Imperial Russian casket. UPDATE: THIS MADE 575 AT HAMMER
A 19th century Imperial Russian silver filigree casket is among the more unusual lots at Hegarty’s online sale in Bandon on August 27. With assay marks for Veniamin Vasilyevich Savinsky, Moscow 1873 it is egg shaped. A hinged cover opens to reveal a standing lion. The estimate is €200-€400. There is an estimate of €150-€300 on a bright pair of c1900 Chinese silver filigree enamel bird figures.
Gold sovereigns are selling like hot cakes at auction right now and this one has a 9 carat 1895 half sovereign set in a pendant at an estimate of €400-€600. The jewellery selection is headed by a gold cluster diamond ring and a sapphire and diamond ring. There is a suite of Chinese jade and gold jewellery and the sale includes a variety of silver, art, furniture and collectibles.
A pair of Chinese silver filigree enamel birds UPDATE: THESE MADE 360 AT HAMMER
