BETJEMANN’S PATENT; A LATE 19TH CENTURY SILVER PLATE AND OAK THREE BOTTLE TANTALUS
Marked on handle ‘ BETJEMANN’S PATENT 23044 LONDON’, 37cm wide; 32cm high
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£80 - £120
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Hammer price:
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£260 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
George Betjamann & Son were regarded as “probably the largest maker of fancy goods in the world; invented the Tantalus spirit stand of which sold many thousands”. See John Chume, Gold and Silversmiths London, 1987, p.43.
Condition report:
Good order.
Rubbing and tarnishing to the mounts, notably to the handle.
Bottles and stoppers intact, one with a small chip to the flared rim. A small chip to the base of two bottles, but not very noticeable with the hob nail cut. The odd small bruise to the faceted stopper.
Glass and stoppers are a good fit and appear to be original.
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