Lot 180: An Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Footed Compote by F. E. Betts, Birmingham, 1906-1907
Sold for: £380
An early 20th Century sterling silver footed compote by F. E. Betts, assayed in Birmingham in 1906-1907. The piece features a scalloped and fluted rim and a matching pedestal base. Hallmarks visible on the rim include ‘FEB’ for F. E. Betts, a lion passant confirming sterling silver standard, an anchor symbol for the Birmingham assay office, and a lowercase ‘g’ date letter for 1906-1907. A decorative rampant lion motif is present on the stem.
445 grams
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