Celebrating Silver

Timed Online Auction, 10 - 29 October 2025

The Mary Eleanor Hibbert Collection II
About the Session

After the resounding success of the Cape silver auction in June 2025, we are pleased to unveil part II of the Mary Eleanor Hibbert Collection containing English and Continental silver which spans from the Georgian era to the 20th century. Mary Eleanor was an avid collector for over 30 years with an enduring passion for silver.


Sold for

ZAR 9 010
Lot 31
  • An Edward VII three-piece chocolate set, London, 1908
  • An Edward VII three-piece chocolate set, London, 1908


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 9 010

About this Item

London, England
An Edward VII three-piece chocolate set, London, 1908
comprising: a chocolate pot, two-handled sugar basin and milk jug, of tapering outline engraved with the initial 'B', the pot with hinged cover surmounted by an ebony finial, the side applied with an ebony handle, the footrim with wavy border, 410g all in
(3)
tallest: 15,5cm

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