Spice, amour... and a healthy profit
Job lots in local sales that are not widely advertised can sometimes yield the greatest bargains. As such, this William III oval silver spice box, right, was the treasure acquired with the detritus of a job lot by a local dealer at a Nottinghamshire auction for just £12.
Consigned to Mellors & Kirk’s October 4 sale, this fine 11/2in (4.5cm) wide example of a late 17…