Celebrating Silver
Timed Online Auction, 10 - 29 October 2025
Celebrating Silver
About the SessionThis 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.
About this Item
*Limited edition, number 1443 out of 5000*
Notes
The set comes in the original box, accompanied by a signed certificate; The Tichborne Celebrities, The original set of twelve spoons designed in 1592 by Christopher Wace was presented to Sir Robert Tichborne in 1656 and destined to carry his family name.
Comprising the Nine Worthies of medieval folklore - Three Jews: Joshua, King David and Judas Maccabeus - Three Pagans: Julius Caesar, Hector of Troy and Alexander the the Great - Three Christians: King Arthur, Guy of Warwick and Charlemagne, with Christ, St. Peter and Queen Elizabeth I completing the only set of their kind known to exist. The Tichborne Celebrities re-created for the first time ever in this edition limited to 5000 sets world wide in sterling silver.
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