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Decorative Arts & Collectables (#465) Closed

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Lot 37A stunning Aesthetic Movement English sterling silver claret jug in the Japanese style, by Richards & Brown of London, circa 1879, and retailed by "Flavelle Bros. & Roberts, Sydney & Brisbane", with later inscription "General Manager's Trophy Burroughs Ltd. 1932, Won By West Australian Agency, C. Ryan Manager". Burroughs (an American company) started business in 1890 and was famed for producing accounting machines. It is still running and has now turned its hand to computers. 32cm high, 670 gram

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Lot closed - Price Realized:$3,200 (3 bids)
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Decorative Arts & Collectables (#465) Closed

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  • A stunning Aesthetic Movement English sterling silver claret jug in the Japanese style, by Richards & Brown of London, circa 1879, and retailed by "Flavelle Bros. & Roberts, Sydney & Brisbane", with later inscription "General Manager's Trophy Burroughs Lt
  • A stunning Aesthetic Movement English sterling silver claret jug in the Japanese style, by Richards & Brown of London, circa 1879, and retailed by "Flavelle Bros. & Roberts, Sydney & Brisbane", with later inscription "General Manager's Trophy Burroughs Lt - 2