July 24, 2016 Online Catalog

81 - LIONEL ALFRED CRICHTON 958 FINE ENGLISH SILVER SET

Antique 1910/1911 L.A. Crichton Britannia Standard .958 fine English silver set. Four exquisite pieces of Lionel Alfred Crichton (commonly misspelled "Crighton") Brothers Britannia Standard silver. Pair of L.A.C.square muffineers/sugar casters/salt pepper shakers having urn finials above finely pierced pull off lids. The body of the casters have tapering sides and a flared rim above a squared stepped pedestal base. Caters measure 6" high (15.24cm) and 2" (5.08cm) at their widest point. Made of heavy gauge silver, NOT weighted, and they weigh 498 grams. Also, a matching pair of L.A.C. footed square condiment dishes having a goldwash interior, beveled edges, tapered sides and a flared rim above a squared stepped pedestal base. dishes are approximately 2" high (5.08cm) and 3" (7.62cm) at their widest point. Made of heavy gauge silver, NOTweighted, and they weigh 443 grams. Each of the 4 pieces are hallmarked "LAC" maker's mark for Alfred Lionel Crichton. Each piece also hallmarked "[Seated with sword]" denoting the UK assay office, a raised

Pre-sale estimate $500 - 1500