Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 26th October 2016
Lot 997
Designed by Anthony Elson
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1300
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Description
Designed by Anthony Elson, for Hennell, Frazer and Haws, a modern silver condiment set,
London 1970,
modelled as an 18th century silver spice box, rectangular form, canted corners, fluted borders, with two hinged compartment for salt and mustard, with blue glass liners and two condiment spoons, the terminals pierced 'S' and 'M', (spoons London 1969), the centre with a pull-out pepper pot, the cover with matted decoration, length 11.8cm, approx. weight 20oz.
This lot is sold with a letter from Anthony Elson to the vendor, with some background information around this piece, and the relationship between Elson and Hennell, Frazer and Haws.