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.


Current Bid

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


Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 000 - 3 000
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 2 000
Location
Cape Town
Delivery
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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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