Echoes of William Beckford as silver-gilt teaset triples estimate at Stansted sale
Among the works sold over estimate at today’s silver and jewellery auction at Sworders in Stansted Mountfitchet was a rare silver-gilt three-piece teaset that tripled expectations when it was knocked down at £4100.
Estimated at £1200-1500, the set comprised a teapot and two handled sugar bowl and cover by Philip R…