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Pair of English Silver-Plate Chestnut Urns, C 1920s

$12,500per set
£9,445.84per set
€10,907.63per set
CA$17,466.86per set
A$19,380.96per set
CHF 10,152.16per set
MX$237,662.55per set
NOK 129,132per set
SEK 121,895.10per set
DKK 81,345per set
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About the Item

Circa 1920s. Silver-plate, Birmingham, England. Marked for Barker and Ellis. This rare large pair of decorative silver plate and cobalt glass-lined chestnut urns are in excellent condition. Remark: "Why rare… we never see pairs, we never see top and bottom glass present, we mostly see no glass and never never never see cobalt glass … the holy grail of classic English decorative silver." SIZE: 15 1/4 inches high x 8 inches in diameter. STOCK NUMBER: 23826 Pieces acquired from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 3 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920s
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  • Seller Location:
    Litchfield, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 238261stDibs: LU939529145352

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