Silver - Day One - 25th January 2011

Lot 129

An early 18th century miniature Britannia standard silver warming pan

Estimate £400 - £600

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Description

An early 18th century miniature Britannia standard silver warming pan, maker's mark worn, London circa 1715, circular form, the hinged cover with pierced decoration, turned wooden baluster handle, length 16.1cm, approx. weight 0.4oz. Purchased from Penman, 13 April 1979. for a similar example see, Victor Houart, L'Argenterie miniature, Office du Livre, 1981, page 183, plate 222.