b'6SilverMichael Gregg, who migrated from Guernsey as a youngWhile there are items representing many makers and dating man, has lived in Australia for most of his life, but stillback as far as the 17th Century, his prize possession is the regards himself as a native of the Channel Islands, thatsilver coffee pot by Edouard Gavey (Lot 74), purchased charming group of British-ruled islands off the coast offrom a Christies sale in London in 2006. Gregg calls it Normandy. The French influence was largely responsible for"the ultimate piece of Channel Islands silver".the islands\' emergence as a major silver producer and thereValerie Gregg is also a silver enthusiast. Reflecting is a definite local style. her own heritage as a sixth-generation Australian, she In 1971 Gregg\'s grandmother gave him a set of six antiquecollected locally made items from the 19th century, spoons made in Guernsey. This inspired him to start onsuch as the magnificent trophy made by J. Wendt of his impressive collection, now one of the best in the worldAdelaide, (Lot 12) and the rare pieces by Alexander Dick devoted solely to Channel Islands silver. The 114 lots(including Lots 1, 2 and 3). (lots 73-187) are a testament to his passion and a record of the pieces he has been able to assemble during the five decades since the seed was planted.ContentsSilver 1202Jewellery 203314Australian Pottery 315569Glass 570583General 584629Furniture 630665Paintings & Other Artworks 666745Porcelain & Ceramics 746801Images:Lots with this symbol are illustrated online at www.leski.com.au'