Lot 547 , An ornate Victorian silver centrepiece by Horace Woodward & Co, London 1873, 103.6oz.
An ornate Victorian silver centrepiece by Horace Woodward & Co, London 1873, the finely decorated hexagonal stem below a glass receiver, with fluted urn and swan neck surmounts and three L-shaped arms with grotesque mask terminals and three smaller wheel engraved circular glass receivers, on circular base with three lions paw feet, London, 1873, in original J.W. Benson fitted oak chest, height 60.2cm 103.6oz.
Estimate £2,000-3,000
There is an engraved armorial. The piece is in nice clean condition. The decoration is still very crisp. No visible damage to the glass dishes. Hallmarks clear.
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Sold for £3,800