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 45
  • A George VI cased set of silver Voortekker monument spoons, Thomas Gilpin, Sheffield 1949


Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 000 - 2 500
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 2 000
Location
Cape Town
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About this Item

Sheffield
A George VI cased set of silver Voortekker monument spoons, Thomas Gilpin, Sheffield 1949
each terminal with Boer oxwagon, wheel and powder horns, Zulu shield, assegaai (spear), the back moulded the Voortekker Mounument, inscribed 1949, 'SVK UWB', 125g all in
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