26th Jun, 2012 0:00
SILVER AND JEWELLERY SALE
147
▲ An Edwardian silver gilt and enamel box
by James Samuel Bell & Louis Willmott, London 1904,
of bombé form, resting on four scroll feet, the cover inset with a portrait miniature of Edward VII surrounded by pink guilloché enamelling, the body applied with flowers and ribbons. Inscribed to reverse of lid 'Given by H.M. King Edward VII to Admiral of the Fleet Sir John Fisher, O.M., G.C.B., A.d C., on the occasion of the Review of the Home Fleet, August 3 1907',
11.5 cm wide
8.5cm deep
4cm high
Sir John Fisher (1841-1920) is remembered as one of the great reformers in the history of the British navy. He was born in Ceylon and his naval career started with his nomination from Sir William Parker. He entered the navy on 13 July 1854 as a cadet aboard HMS Victory and rapidly rose through the ranks, becoming a captain in 1874. During this time, he excelled in the field of navigation and championed the use of torpedoes in the navy, recognising their potential early on. Whilst aboard HMS Inflexible in 1852, Fisher came to the notice of the royal family for the first time and this connection was to follow him throughout his career.
He continued to prosper being made Director of Naval Ordnance in 1886 and admiral in 1890. He obtained the position of First Sea Lord in 1904 and remained in this post until 1910. During this time, he tirelessly sought improvement, revolutionising the navy in preparation for World War I. Amongst his initiatives was the construction of HMS Dreadnought, leading to a new era in battleships and the development of submarines. He retired in 1911 on his 70th birthday, being recalled briefly as First Sea Lord in 1914/15 before resigning over the Gallipoli campaign.
He died in 1920 and is buried at Kilverstone, Thetford.
Take advantage of our Sworders Delivery Service. Please see 'Shipping estimate' below.
Sold for £5,400
Condition Report
Outer case intact but dirty to the top. Worn and damage to the leather of the base. Silk interior worn and dirty. A spare clasp and two links, the remains of the other bracelet. NECKLACE Clean and bright stones. 17.5mm x 16.0mm x 9.9mm dimensions of the centre stone. 12.0mm x 10.5mm x 6.20mm at the clasp. 350mm total length. Weight: 52.4g. BRACELET Weight: 18.9g BROOCH Weight: 10.5g Lead repairs to the brooch, where the arms of the cross have been reattached. A crack in the setting frame of the top stone, with the concealed hook of the pendant.
IN PERSON
To bid in person at auction for the first time please register for a bidding paddle in advance by filling out and submitting a registration form at our front desk. When registering in person we require photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence.
ABSENTEE BIDDING
If you cannot attend the auction in person we can bid on your behalf. You can leave an absentee bid on our website.
The amount you bid should be your maximum bid. We will bid up to that limit for you, and remember you may end up paying less than your limit, depending on other bidding on the day.
You can leave an absentee bid up to half an hour before the start of any sale. Please note when we receive two or more absentee bids for the same amount, the first bid received will be the one taken.
LEAVE COMMISSION BIDS ONLINE
If you would like to leave a commission bid on our website you can do so up until 30 minutes before the sale starts. Leaving a commission bid through sworder.co.uk is free for all registered clients. Thereafter you may register bank card details under your account in order to bid live. Click here to register an account.
BID LIVE ON sworder.co.uk
You can bid live at our auctions from the comfort of your home or office using bidding platform Sworders Live. It is easy to register and you can watch the auction live as it happens. A 'Bid Live' button will appear on the auction on our website homepage when a sale is live; simply click the button to sign in or register with your card details. There is no additional charge for this service.
For further instructions on registering to bid live, please click here.
TELEPHONE BIDDING
If you would like to bid by telephone please contact our team prior to the auction with your details of the lots you are interested in and your full name, address, telephone number(s) and email address. Once our team have entered your bid request you will receive an email confirmation. We will contact you during the sale and one of our team will bid live with you over the phone.
Please note that we normally offer this service for lots with an estimate of £500 or higher and all telephone bid requests must be received by close of business the day before the auction.
Auction: SILVER AND JEWELLERY SALE, 26th Jun, 2012
Viewing
26JUN12 - STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET - BAND
Sorry, we cannot calculate a pre-sale automated shipping cost due to the items weight/size.
Should you be successful in buying this item, a specific shipping estimate can be requested after the sale by using the link in your invoice email; this also includes requests for international delivery.
If you would like further information about shipping and collection please see here.
Buying a pre-loved, antique, or vintage item not only provides you with unique style and value for money but it also helps to reduce landfill, and the annual emissions of an antique or vintage piece can be as little as one sixteenth of those of its new equivalent!
Sworders is proud to be supporting the work of Antiques are Green - the movement that was founded in 2009 to promote “a greener future created from the past”. Read their fascinating carbon footprint study of a Georgian chest of drawers versus a modern equivalent here
Request A Valuation
Here at Sworders, we are happy to offer a free online valuation service. Please fill out the form and press the 'Submit' button below.
To help us with your valuation please attach clear photographs of the item where possible. You can submit up to 5.
Approximate dimensions are also useful. Expect to hear from the appropriate valuer as soon as possible.
