A pair of George III silver wine coasters

Michael Plummer, London 1796 (2)

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• Auction information

  We are thrilled to be offering our first online Connoisseur's Library sale. Part I ends from 25th February, and will include a selection of furniture, works of art, tapestries, carpets and pictures. Part II ends from 26th February and will be offering silver and objects of vertu, and scientific instruments.

  For administrative simplicity, if buyers register and agree to the terms of bidding for one part of the Connoisseur's Library sale, they will automatically be registered for the other part.

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  Buyer's Premium Rates
  28% on the first £40,000 of the hammer price;
  27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £40,000 up to and including £800,000;
  21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £800,000 up to and including £4,500,000;
  and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,000.

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• Related Departments

  • Scientific Instruments
  • Home and Interiors
  • Silver

• Auction Viewings

  London, Knightsbridge

  21 February 2025, 09:00 - 17:00 GMT

  23 February 2025, 11:00 - 15:00 GMT

  24 February 2025, 09:00 - 17:00 GMT

  25 February 2025, 09:00 - 12:00 GMT

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