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 6 007
Lot 207
  • An Elizabeth II replica set of Tichborne Celebrities silver teaspoons, Jan-Pierre Dondelinger, South-Africa, 1977


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 6 007

About this Item

South Africa
An Elizabeth II replica set of Tichborne Celebrities silver teaspoons, Jan-Pierre Dondelinger, South-Africa, 1977
each spoon with figural terminal, 260g all in, cased

*Limited edition, number 1443 out of 5000*

(13)

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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