Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 29th October 2019
Lot 311
By John M Willmin for Aurum
Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £200
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Description
By John M Willmin for Aurum, a modern commemorative parcel-gilt chalice,
London 1974,
tapering circular bowl applied with a mermaid holding keys, on a raised octagonal foot with textured decoration, the underside inscribed 'Number 611 of a Limited Edition of 673 Made by order of The Dean and Chapter of Ely to Commemorate the Thirteenth Centenary of the Foundation in 673AD', with the original paperwork in a cardboard box, height 16.8cm, approx. weight 16.5oz.