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 403 - SET OF FOUR EARLY 20TH CENTURY WMF SILVER PLATED LIQUEUR GLASSES, ALONG WITH AN OPEN SALT
Sold for £30
Estimated at £40 - £60
Lot 405 - A SET OF SIX SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER TABLE SPOONS
Sold for £260
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 406 - A SET OF SIX SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER DESSERT SPOONS
Sold for £150
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 446 - A HANDSOME FRENCH ART NOUVEAU SILVER CIGARETTE AND VESTA CASE SET
Sold for £300
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 448 - A VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED CIGARETTE CASKET, ALONG WITH OTHER ITEMS
Sold for £40
Estimated at £30 - £50
Lot 460 - A FINE PAIR OF CAST SILVER FIGURES OF ROYAL STAGS
Sold for £5,400
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500
Lot 465 - A SWEDISH 800 STANDARD SILVER SUGAR AND CREAM ON STAND, ALONG WITH OTHER SILVER AND PLATE
Sold for £190
Estimated at £150 - £200
Lot 466 - TWO EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER PLATED BISCUIT BARRELS
Sold for £130
Estimated at £70 - £100
Lot 469 - A CONTINENTAL SILVER MINIATURE DOUBLE BASS AND GONDOLA
Sold for £55
Estimated at £30 - £50
Lot 472 - AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY PERTH PROVINCIAL SILVER TODDY LADLE
Sold for £70
Estimated at £50 - £70
Lot 474 - A SET OF FIVE EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER COFFEE SPOONS, ALONG WITH A PAIR OF BUTTER KNIVES
Sold for £25
Estimated at £30 - £50
Lot 481 - A VICTORIAN SET OF SILVER PLATED FISH SERVERS, ALONG WITH ANOTHER SET
Sold for £70
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 484 - A COMPOSITE EARLY 19TH CENTURY SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £500 - £700
Lot 485 - A VICTORIAN SILVER THREE PIECE BACHELOR'S TEA SERVICE
Sold for £200
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 489 - A NAPOLEONIC INTEREST - 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER TABLE SNUFF BOX
Sold for £280
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 491 - A PATRICK MAVROS (ZIMBABWE) - A SILVER AND HARDWOOD FIGURE GROUP
Sold for £220
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 494 - A CASED SET OF TWELVE EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER SPOONS AND TONGS
Sold for £85
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 500 - AN IMPRESSIVE MID 20TH CENTURY ITALIAN SILVER MODEL OF H.M.S. VICTORY
Sold for £4,600
Estimated at £5,000 - £7,000