Intriguing histories bump up prices for silver lots at UK auctions
After almost 50 years on public display in the silver galleries at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, a James I silver shell-form spice or sugar box was offered for sale at Salisbury saleroom Woolley & Wallis.
Designed with a realistically chased scallop shell-hinged cover and snail feet, the 10.3oz piece b…