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Miranda Lance's Top Picks | Fine Silver and The Art of Dining | Tuesday 23 September 2025
Coming up on Tuesday 23 September, we have our auction Fine Silver and The Art of Dining. The sale combines old and new, offering everything you need to create that perfect table setting, from modern luxury, mixing wonderful porcelain dinner services from Herend, Hermès, Rosenthal, Richard Ginori and Meissen with luxury brand glass from Baccarat and St Louis, to traditional period and 20th century silverware, including a number of private collections.
For this auction, we are delighted to have collaborated with Miranda Lance, founder of Maison Fête et Cie, a creative studio offering both a curated collection of antiques, as well as specialising in event and photography styling. Miranda believes that entertaining should feel warm, meaningful and timeless. As such she has spent her career mastering the art of table setting, blending the beauty of antique pieces with the vibrancy of contemporary life. Through Maison Fête, she helps others create tables that tell a story-whether for an intimate dinner at home or a grand celebration.
Here, Miranda takes a look at the auction, choosing a few of her favourite pieces, whilst also offering her advice on how best to utilise them.
Miranda Lance's Top Picks
No. 1
Lot 16: A set of four George III silver candlesticks, John Parsons & Co., Sheffield 1783 | Est. £700-1,000 (+ fees)
"Candlelight transforms any dinner table, and this set of silver candlesticks works well with almost any tablescape."
No. 2
Lot 23: A German silver oval lobed baluster sugar box, maker's mark IZ Over SK Only, 18th century | Est. £300-500 (+ fees)
"Picture serving sugar to your guests from this ornate silver sugar box. Statement pieces such as this one add an extra layer of warmth and interest to your gatherings."
No. 3
Lot 94: A George III silver oval twin handled oval tureen and cover, Paul Storr, London 1802 | Est. £7,000-10,000 (+ fees)
"Tureens are very underrated these days, and I think it's time that changes. They are so versatile - from serving food to making fantastic table centrepieces - I even use tureens as home decor on bookshelves or vignettes when they aren’t being used on the table."
No. 4
Lot 197: A Victorian small silver model of the Warwick Vase, S. Smith & Son, London 1876 | Est. £600-800 (+ fees)
"This piece brought me genuine joy when I first saw it, a true example of craftsmanship with beauty at its heart. Fill it with flowers and let it be the centerpiece of your table."
No. 5
Lot 239: Richard Ginori, Quenelle (Fish Pattern), a porcelain part dinner service, Italy, 20th century | Est. £4,000-6,000 (+ fees)
"Dinner service sets that are both unique and timeless are harder to come by. A perfect table is a balance between elegance and fun, and this set is just that."
No. 6
Lot 297: A silver baluster beer jug, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd, designed by W. P. Belk, Sheffield 1950 | Est. £500-700 (+ fees)
"A gorgeous item that embodies everything to look for in a ‘forever’ piece—craftsmanship, intention, and lasting function. This silver beer jug is a striking accessory for any table."
No. 7
Lot 316: Baccarat, Recamier, a parcel gilt glass part table service, Lorraine, France, modern | Est. £1,500-2,000 (+ fees)
"Though slightly more modern in origin, this service feels timeless, blending old-world charm with stunning presence."
No. 8
Lot 318: Baccarat, Bretagne, a glass part table service, Lorraine, France, modern | Est. £3,000-5,000 (+ fees)
"This is a wonderful service to elevate everyday dining, and I love that it includes serving pieces to make any meal feel special."
No. 9
Lot 330: A silver table service for twelve place settings, Viner's Ltd., Sheffield 1964, 1966, 1967 and 1968 | Est. £2,500-3,000 (+ fees)
"This cutlery set complements both traditional and modern styles, making it an ideal addition to any thoughtfully curated collection."
No. 10
Lot 334: Herend, Rothschild Bird's Pattern, a porcelain part dinner service, Hungary, second half 20th century | Est. £2,000-3,000 (+ fees)
"The variety of colours on this porcelain dinner service makes it very versatile when pairing with patterned linens or coloured glassware - an important factor when building your tableware collection."
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Auction Details
Auction:
Tuesday 23 September 2025, 10.30am BST
Dreweatts, Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE
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Viewing in London (highlights):
- Tuesday 9 September: 10am-4pm
- Wednesday 10 September: 10am-4pm
Viewing in Newbury (full sale):
- Thursday 18 September: 10am-4pm
- Friday 19 September: 10am-4pm
- Sunday 21 September: 10am-3pm
- Monday 22 September: 10am-4pm
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