Grand indeed, the striking pair of silver stags did not fail to catch eyes the world over, selling at a fine £5,400. HMS Victory, too, sails away to its new home at £4,600. Silver tea services, bowls, trays and more proved that the international taste for quality silver continues to be strong.
McTear's is the only Scottish auction house to hold an auction dedicated to silver. The next Silver Auction takes place on 23 September and entries are invited.
Advice on selling silver is free and without obligation. To discuss consigning to a McTear's auction, make an appointment to visit our Glasgow Galleries or contact a specialist by clicking this link and completing the short form.
Lot 506 - A PAIR OF SILVER BONBON DISHES, GLASS DISH AND SUGAR BOWL
Sold for £80
Estimated at £30 - £40
Lot 507 - A PAIR OF SALT CELLARS AND TWO SETS OF BEAN TOP COFFEE SPOONS
Sold for £45
Estimated at £40 - £50
Lot 509 - A CASED EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER BRUSH SET AND TWO OTHERS
Sold for £45
Estimated at £40 - £60
Lot 510 - AN ATTRACTIVE MID 20TH CENTURY ITALIAN SILVER MODEL OF A MAN OF WAR
Sold for £2,400
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500
Lot 512 - AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CZECHOSLOVAKIAN PIERCED SILVER SHAPED OVAL COMPORT
Sold for £260
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 513 - AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CZECHOSLOVAKIAN SILVER CIRCULAR SERVING DISH
Sold for £260
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 514 - AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CZECHOSLOVAKIAN SILVER SHAPED CIRCULAR BOWL
Sold for £190
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 515 - AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CZECHOSLOVAKIAN SILVER RECTANGULAR LIQUER TRAY
Sold for £170
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 518 - A SILVER AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL CASED MANTEL TIMEPIECE AND ANOTHER TIMEPIECE
Sold for £260
Estimated at £50 - £70
Lot 519 - A COLLECTION OF SILVER CRUETS, SPOONS AND NAPKIN RINGS
Sold for £160
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 521 - A LINKS OF LONDON SILVER DISH, ALSO A RING TREE AND DISHES
Sold for £140
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 522 - A COLLECTION OF SILVER ASHTRAYS, VESTA CASE AND OTHER ITEMS
Sold for £220
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 526 - AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SET OF TWELVE CZECHOSLOVAKIAN SILVER CANAPE DISHES AND A SILVER DISH
Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 527 - AN AMERICAN SILVER SUGAR AND CREAM, ALSO A BONBON DISH
Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 530 - AN EDWARDIAN SILVER FIVE-BAR TOAST RACK, ALONG WITH THREE CRUETS
Sold for £120
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 533 - A SET OF FIVE SILVER GILT AND ENAMEL COFFEE SPOONS, ALONG WITH CRUETS
Sold for £70
Estimated at £50 - £70
Lot 534 - A SET OF FIVE SILVER TEASPOONS BY ALEXANDER RITCHIE OF IONA
Sold for £240
Estimated at £30 - £50