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Lot 25 · Silver and Objects of Vertu

maker's mark possibly H & W, Birmingham 1898

A Victorian Novelty Silver Musical Note Toast Rack

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Estimate
£600–£800 hammer ≈ $732–$976
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Silver and Objects of Vertu, London, Knightsbridge · 18 October 2023
Record ID
TB-2026-491578
Record
first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Victorian Novelty Silver Musical Note Toast Rack, maker's mark possibly H & W, Birmingham 1898. Bonhams, 18 Oct 2023, lot 25. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-491578.

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A Victorian Novelty Silver Musical Note Toast Rack, maker's mark possibly H & W, Birmingham 1898. Bonhams, 18 Oct 2023, lot 25. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-491578.

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William Comyns, London 1911 An Unusual And Good Silver, Gold Piqué And Tortoiseshell Casket £1,600–£2,000

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