
Lot 458
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Of rounded circular form upon a domed circular foot, a pull-off domed cover with finely pierced and engraved decoration of foliate scrolls, among candelabra with candles to the base register, and flaming urns to the middle and top register. Suspension chains connecting to three pully system holder with ring handle. The interior with a gilding metal cylindrical hot coals container. Fully marked underneath, the other elements unmarked. Height of body - 19.5 cm / 7.7 inches Weight of silver – 708 grams / 22.76 oztNotes:Another censer of 1722 by Nelme is illustrated Brett, V. (1986). The Sotheby’s Directory of Silver 1600-1940. London: Philip Wilson. P.150, fig. 559, this was sold Brunk Auctions, Ashville, 24 Feb 2026, lot 8 ($4750 hammer)
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🎨Art & AntiquesAnthony Nelme
London 1703 by Anthony Nelme A rare Queen Anne Britannia standard silver censer
Anthony Nelme Queen Anne Britannia silver censer, 19.5cm, 708g. Pierced decoration with suspension chains.
Estimate
4.651 €(£4,000)–6.977 €(£6,000)
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Price checked 26/09/2026, 15:44:24
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- 458
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- Lot Ends
- 14 Oct 2026, 12:00:00
- Auction Ends
- 14 Oct 2026, 12:00:00
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