The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016

Lot 160

A rare set of six George III old Sheffield plate asparagus holders

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £320

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Description

A rare set of six George III old Sheffield plate asparagus holders,

unmarked, circa 1790,

tapering shaped rectangular form, the sides and base with pierced slats, engraved with initials, length 9.3cm. (6)

Provenance: The James Walker Collection, Christie's South Kensington, 3 July 2006, lot 69.