Sterling silver remained popular at Philips Auctions June 21 sale with bidders almost tripping over themselves to pick up items from a quality collection.
Typical was the set of six Italian silver plates by maker Fratelli Broggi from 1934-1944, that changed hands for $1584 (including buyers premium), and a rare and unusual 85-piece sterling silver and gilt fish and dessert service for 12 from B. Muller & Son, Chester, dated 1904, which brought $6912.
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