AstaGuru announces their Heirloom Jewellery, Silver & Timepieces auction

Online auction house, AstaGuru is hosting their Heirloom Jewellery, Vintage Watches and Silverware auction on 26th and 27th October, 2021. The exhibition showcases a magnificent collection of classic aesthetics represented by vintage Indian jewellery, art deco pieces, hallmark silver collectables, as well as exceptional timepieces from top watch brands in the world.

The silverware includes a beautiful selection of fine hallmarked pieces which retraces the deft metalworking in India and Europe in the bygone era. Creations by iconic silver manufacturers of the 19th and 20th century including Hamilton & Co, Hunt & Roskell, Mappin & Webb, and Carrington & Co will be showcased. The collection is made of superlative quality classic silver period pieces including tea sets, trophies, jardinières, flower vases, candelabras and centrepieces. Several of these lots were executed over a century ago.

A stunning art deco, sterling silver trolley, lot no 57, with two open mirrored glass shelves, will also be offered at the upcoming auction. With oval-shaped galleries and casters for effortless movement, the trolley is perfect for serving while entertaining guests. It will be offered in the auction at an estimate of Rs 12,50,000 to Rs 15,00,000.

One of the presented pieces, lot no 63, is by Hamilton & Co, a celebrated British silver manufacturing company that was established in Britain over 200 years ago. The antique hallmarked Indian colonial silver table service set  weighing 21.712 kgs consists of eight large dinner serving pieces decorated with a beautiful Acanthus pattern. It will be offered at the auction with an estimate of Rs 30,00,000 to Rs 35,00,000.

A large antique centrepiece accompanied with four crystal bowls (one large and three small). The three crystal bowls on the side are attached to the centrepiece with elongated handles, with deftly executed seahorse figurines. The crystal bowls can be used for a flower arrangement or serving fruit. Created by Horace Woodward in 1874, this antique silver lot no. 59 will be offered with an estimate of Rs 6, 75,000 to Rs 7,50,000.

Curated by: IDW Staff
Photographs: Courtesy AstaGuru