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 12 013
Lot 6
  • A George III silver teapot, Hester Bateman, London, 1783


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 12 013

About this Item

London
A George III silver teapot, Hester Bateman, London, 1783
oval with beaded borders, the hinged cover surmounted by a lobed wooden finial, the center engraved with a crest, the side applied with a leaf-capped wooden handle, on four ball feet, 481g
height: 12cm

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