Fine Silver: The Esme Parish Collection
22 September - 4 October, 2026
About the Auction
A single owner collection of fine European and Oriental silver from the collection of Esme Parish, who turned a passion for silver into a 40-year career working in the silver trade. The auction spans masterfully crafted English Georgian, Victorian and later pieces to rare Chinese export, Japanese, Burmese, and Indian examples.
Auction Information
Please note this is a timed, online-only auction, and as such, we cannot accept telephone or commission bids. Physical viewing is available for all lots at our Singapore saleroom during the published viewing times.
We offer local and international shipping on all lots in this sale. Please note that all bids are binding and a buyer’s premium of 30% is added onto the closing bid price to form the total amount paid by the buyer. For more information, read our Buying Guide.
Consignment Information
Private Collection - No Further Consignment Required
Viewing Information
- Wednesday 23 September - Friday 25 September: 10am till 6pm
- Saturday 26 September: 10am till 4pm
- Tuesday 29 September - Friday 2 October: 10am till 6pm
- Saturday 3 October: 10am till 4pm
Viewing Location
Recently Consigned
A CHINESE EXPORT CIRCULAR SILVER BOX
A CHINESE EXPORT PIERCED SILVER DRAGON BOWL
A LARGE BURMESE SILVER OFFERING BOWL
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER CREAM JUG AND SUGAR BOWL
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE
A PAIR OF EDWARDIAN SILVER SAUCE BOATS
A GEORGE III CIRCULAR SILVER SALVER
A JAPANESE EXPORT SILVER TABLE BOX
A JAPANESE EXPORT THREE PIECE SILVER TEA SERVICE BY ARTHUR & BOND
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER DRAGON MUG
A CHINESE EXPORT OVAL SILVER JEWELLERY BOX
A LARGE CHINESE EXPORT PIERCED SILVER BOWL
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Pre-sale estimate
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Buyer’s premium
In line with standard industry practices, a buyer’s premium of 30% (inc. GST) is applied to the closing bid price of every lot in this auction. This non-negotiable charge is included in your final invoice.
- Closing bid
- $1,000
- Buyer’s premium (30%)
- $300
- You pay
- $1,300
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