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.


  • An Edward VII silver-mounted mother-of-pearl bon-bon dish, Chester, 1907


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ZAR 2 500 - 3 000
Location
Cape Town
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About this Item

London, Birmingham & Chester, England
An Edward VII silver-mounted mother-of-pearl bon-bon dish, Chester, 1907
the circular dish supported on a conforming stepped foot
height: 5,5cm

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