Lot 871 , A Victorian silver sugar basket

A Victorian silver oval presentation sugar basket with later engraved inscription "To Dame Kiri Te Kanawa with love from Paul & Linda McCartney to commemorate the first performance of the Liverpool Oratorio, June 1991", with beaded borders, Charles Stuart Harris, London, 1888, 5in, 4 oz.
Estimate £200-300

This lot is offered following kind instructions received from Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Dbe.

There are a few minor bumps and ding around the body of the basket, otherwise the overall condition is good. Marks clear but some rubbing has occurred, particularly to the maker's mark.


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Sold for £260