Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 16 October 2017

Silver, Furniture, Ceramics & Glass

Sold for

ZAR 7 026
Lot 254
  • A Elizabeth II silver and silver-gilt novelty surprise mushroom, Christopher Nigel Lawrence, London, 1979
  • A Elizabeth II silver and silver-gilt novelty surprise mushroom, Christopher Nigel Lawrence, London, 1979


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 7 026
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

London, England
A Elizabeth II silver and silver-gilt novelty surprise mushroom, Christopher Nigel Lawrence, London, 1979
with detachable domed textured mushroom cap, the bulbous silver gilt stem with a rim of stylised leaves, the detachable cover enclosing a scene depicting a woodland Christmas dinner with an elf and fairy seated at a trestle table wearing party hats and pulling a cracker, raised on a slate base, 10cm high

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