Lot #258 - Australian Brunkhorst Silver & Glass Butter Dish
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Auction House:Aalders Auctions
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Sale Name:The Brian Eggleton Silver Collection
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Sale Date:28 Sep 2014 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:258
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Lot Description:Australian Brunkhorst Silver & Glass Butter Dish
marked Brunkhorst of Adelaide, c.1900, plain circular dish of open base, set with blue glass liner, weight 85gm (silver) d 13.5cm, together with two Fairfax and Roberts coasters, c.1920, engraved MS to centre, total weight 85gm, d 8cm (3) -
Provenance:Purchased: Alan Landis Antiques, 1979, originally bought at an exhibition of Australian Silver in which it was catalogue number A59 and listed as dated circa 1880-1890.
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Notes:"Hawkins book on Australian Silver says that Brunckhorst was noted for his simple lines in Art Nouveau manner and this piece seems to fit that general style well".
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Estimate:A$100 - 150
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Realised Price:
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Category:Silver
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