Lot 277: Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Compote having round dish top with seashell center, resting on crustation seashell molded stem, hal…

Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Compote having round dish top with seashell center, resting on crustation seashell molded stem, hallmarked on side JB, lion, mask, Q height 7 1/2 inches, diameter 8 3/4 inches 67.8 troy ounces. Provenance: The consignor’s late husband, Philip Refson, owned the Charles de Temple jewelry shop on Jermyn St, London in the late 1970’s through early 90’s. Charles de Temple and Jocelyn Burton were friends, and he carried many of Jocelyn’s silver pieces in his store. Mr. Refson became a private client and personal friend of Jocelyn’s during this time and often commissioned pieces directly from Jocelyn. The chargers and the bull place card holders Philip was a Taurus are examples of commissioned pieces.

Starting Bid: $750

Estimate: $1500- $2500

Auction Date: January 1, 2021

Realized Price: $3520.00