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Decorative Arts Auction

June 17, 2014

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LOT 14

Lot 14

Antique Silver Mounted Horn Beaker, c.1832 and earlier

Antique Silver Mounted Horn Beaker, c.1832 and earlier
Lot 14 Details
Antique Silver Mounted Horn Beaker, c.1832 and earlier

applied with plain narrow bands at the rims and a shield shaped cartouche engraved: ‘Given by Henry 8th / To / Charles Brandon / Duke of Suffolk / A.D. 1527 & presented by his Decendant / Wm Brandon Esqre. / To / Capt J.H. Brown / May 1832’
height 5.6" — 14.2 cm.
contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $1,320
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Richard G. Meech Collection, Toronto

Note:

Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, 1st Viscount Lisle, KG (c.1484 – 22 August, 1545) was the son of Sir William Brandon and Elizabeth Bruyn. Through his third wife, Mary Tudor, he was brother-in-law to Henry VIII. His father was the standard-bearer of Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond (later King Henry VII) and was slain by Richard III in person at the battle of Bosworth Field

CONDITION DETAILS

Lower band is loose; bottom panel secured with glue; engraving on the cartouche is a bit worn; otherwise substantially in good condition

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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