A collection of ten limited edition sterling silver, silver-gilt and enamel Christmas Carol surprise boxes, Stuart Devlin, 1971-1980

PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTION, NEW SOUTH WALES

One box issued each year between 1971 and 1980, each as part of a limited edition of 500, comprising:

Good King Wenceslas, 1971, numbered 259, the matte rectangular cover with an applied bow and ribbon concealing King Wenceslas looking out with a pile of logs at his feet;

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, 1972, numbered 316, the textured cylindrical cover with an applied holly sprig concealing two gentlemen beneath a lamppost;

Christmas is Coming, 1973, numbered 181, the satin finish cylindrical cover with an applied bow and star concealing an oxidised figure holding a top hat with a goose under one arm;

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, 1974, numbered 181, the textured rectangular cover with an applied holly sprig concealing an angel;

The Holly and the Ivy, 1975, numbered 181, the satin finish rectangular cover with an applied string bow concealing a figure holding sprigs of holly and ivy;

Kings of Orient, 1976, numbered 181, the satin finish cylindrical cover with an applied enamelled holly sprig concealing three kings under a palm tree;

I Saw Three Ships, 1977, numbered 181, the engine-turned rectangular cover with an applied star and flower concealing three ships;

Ding Dong Merrily on High, 1978, numbered 181, the textured cylindrical cover with an applied bow concealing a bell tower, fir tree and two carol singers;

While Shepherds Watched, 1979, numbered 181, the polished and textured rectangular cover with an applied string bow concealing an angel appearing to four seated shepherds;

Away in a Manger, 1980, numbered 181, the textured cylindrical cover with an applied cross concealing Mary and Joseph watching over Jesus in a manger;

each height approximately 65mm, marked SD for Stuart Devlin, London assay and date marks, Silver Jubilee commemorative mark (1977 only), accompanied by Stuart Devlin boxes and nine numbered booklets. (10)

• Lot Sold $5,000 (Hammer Price)
• $6,136 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

David Jones Limited, Sydney Private Collection, New South Wales, acquired from the above 1971-1980

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