Late Victorian silver tray of rectangular form with pierced gallery and cast handles and feet, engraved decoration and crest of the Vaughan family to the front, verso with engraved presentation inscription 'The Bristol Brewery Georges & Cop. Limited, Upon the retirement of Philip Henry Vaughan Esquire, from the Chairmanship of this Company, The Shareholders desire to record their appreciation of the sound judgement with which he has so succesfully directed the Company's affairs, and his untiring devotion to its interests and they trust that the Company will for many years continue to receive the benefit of his counsel and assistance as a member of the board. Febr 12, 1891', sponsor's mark of Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall), Sheffield 1890, 70cm wide, 6450g approx
Sold for £8,000
Late Victorian silver tray of rectangular form with pierced gallery and cast handles and feet, engraved decoration and crest of the Vaughan family to the front, verso with engraved presentation inscription 'The Bristol Brewery Georges & Cop. Limited, Upon the retirement of Philip Henry Vaughan Esquire, from the Chairmanship of this Company, The Shareholders desire to record their appreciation of the sound judgement with which he has so succesfully directed the Company's affairs, and his untiring devotion to its interests and they trust that the Company will for many years continue to receive the benefit of his counsel and assistance as a member of the board. Febr 12, 1891', sponsor's mark of Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall), Sheffield 1890, 70cm wide, 6450g approx
Auction: Summer Specialist Sale, 11th Jun, 2026
Our Summer Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors items.
Highlights will include a large collection of limited-edition edition comemorative gold coins and an Impressive late 19th century 'bells and drum in sight' musical box by Nicole Freres.
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Wednesday 10th June - 10am till 5pm