Celebrating Silver

Timed Online Auction, 10 - 29 October 2025

Celebrating Silver
About the Session

This auction showcases a diverse selection of silver from across the world, representing a wide range of makers, styles, and periods. Together, these pieces highlight the enduring beauty, craftsmanship, and versatility of silver in all its forms.


Sold for

ZAR 19 220
Lot 104
  • A Scottish silver presentation hot water jug, John Crichton, Edinburgh, 1877


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 12 000 - 16 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 19 220
Location
Cape Town
Delivery
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About this Item

Edinburgh
A Scottish silver presentation hot water jug, John Crichton, Edinburgh, 1877
the bulbous body with beaded borders, chased and moulded with acanthus leaves, flowers and masks, engraved cartouches on each side, the domed hinged cover surmounted by an acorn finial, the side applied with a harp-shaped handle with ivory fillets, on a stepped circular footrim, 835g

*Not suitable for export*

height: 32,5cm

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