Oyster tureen became a family favourite

A remarkable silver oyster tureen with cover and stand hammered for $26,000 (£19,150) at Leland Little (20% buyer’s premium) in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

Specialist Claire Fraser’s pre-sale research on the antique silver hinted at its potential. “I est…

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