A group of silver plated items. The group comprising: a French twin-handled tureen with cover, by Puiforcat, of circular form and raised on a stepped circular foot, the cover with bud finial, 26.5cm wide (inc. handles); an Italian twin-handled ice bucket, by Olri, raised on a moulded circular foot and with plastic lining, approx. 17.5cm high; a small twin-handled ice bucket with cover and plastic lining, approx. 19cm high (inc. cover); four domed dish covers, each with a hammered finish and reeded circular handle, 21.5cm dia.; and a further dish cover, decorated with bead pattern along the rim and flower finial, 18.8cm dia. (a lot)

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