Beautiful pieces will delight buyers

WHITTONS Of Honiton’s next sale is a two-day Silver, Jewellery, Collectables, Furniture and Militaria Auction on Wednesday, April 20 and Thursday, April 21, commencing at 10.30am on each day.

The first day starts with silver to include an extremely rare Eexter tapering goblet made by John Elston I, a local renowned silversmith. There are clear punch marks to the base dating the piece to circa 1700. The auctioneer’s pre-sale estimate is £3000 - £4000.

Also on offer is a good George II straight sided crested silver coffee pot, made in London in 1735 by Thomas Mason, (Est. £1500 - £2000); a circular Charles II silver porringer attractively decorated with flowers and scrolls, made in London 1667, (Est. £1500 - £2000); a heavy pair of silver stags weighing approx. 500 grams, (Est. £800 - £1200), and a large pair of Georgian cast candlesticks, (Est. £1500 - £2000).

There is a lifetime collection of novelty silver items sourced from a private estate in Sidmouth, comprising interesting nutmeg graters, caddy spoons and vinaigrettes of all shapes, sizes, designs and makers. This collection is all being sold at auctioneer’s discretion.

A selection of jewellery and watches concludes proceedings for day one.

Day two commences with a collection of paintings and pictures, followed by a large collection of collectables, china and furniture.

Among the varied selection of items is a collection of interesting militaria sourced in North Devon all being sold without reserves. There are swordsticks, trench art, bayonets, war medals, etc.

Among the ceramic pieces is a large collection of Coalport, Dresden, Royal Doulton and Oriental china. There are also some interesting Chinese brass censers and other brass pieces from a collection of Eastern items. The sale finishes with a large amount of antique and other furniture.

Viewing for this auction will be by appointment on Monday, April 18 from 10am – 1pm, and Tuesday, April 19 from 9.30am – 4.30pm.

Bidding is available via Whittons Live, Easy Live, and The-Saleroom.com; details of which are given on www.whittonsauctions.co.uk.

For more information contact Whittons Auctions Ltd., The Fine Art Auction Rooms, Dowell Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1LX on 01404 517000 / 01393 345454 / 01726 983734 or email enquiries@whittonsauctions.co.uk.

SPONSORED FEATURE > A heavy pair of cast silver figures of stags with textured bodies. London modern. Est. £850 - £950

> An extremely rare Exeter 17th century silver beaker. Circa 1695 / 1700. By John Elston. Approx. 90 grams. Est. £3,000 - £4,000

> An extensive 30-piece dessert service decorated with flowers and birds to gilded gadroon rims. Est. £150 - £200

> A collection of various novelty silver items