William Henry Sparrow

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 2 403
Lot 36
  • A George V silver basket, William Henry Sparrow, Birmingham, 1910

LOT 36

William Henry Sparrow

A George V silver basket, William Henry Sparrow, Birmingham, 1910
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 2 000 - 3 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 2 403

About this Item

Birmingham, England
A George V silver basket, William Henry Sparrow, Birmingham, 1910
circular, half-gadrooned body, pierced butterfly rim and c-scroll border, on a stepped circular footrim, engraved HEIDELBERG GOLF CLUB 1911WON BY A.W JOHNSON, loaded
height: 10,5cm

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