5861. Antique Continental Silver Fish Jug

An unusual silver water jug beautifully modelled in the form of a fish. Similar style to the popular green and multicoloured majolica jugs of the same period. Weight 629 grams, 20.2 troy ounces. Height 26 cms. Base 13 x 9.5 cms. Stamped on the base with continental silver marks, silver grade 800. Circa 1920.

Price £2,275 - click on photo for more images

5856. Antique Silver Model Fox

An attractive antique cast sterling silver model of a fox sitting on a tree stump with his paw raised. The craftsmanship of this piece is excellent with realistic fur and a delightful expression on the fox’s face. Weight 301 grams, 9.6 troy ounces. Height 13 cms, base 8 x 8.5 cms. Clear English import hallmarks to the front of the base for London 1900. Makers mark WM.

Price £1,275 - click on photo for more images

5743. Antique Dutch Silver Cow Creamer

A pretty little antique solid silver cream jug modelled in the shape of a cow. The cream is filled into the cow under the rising back flap and is poured out of the mouth. Weight 170 grams, 5.4 troy ounces. Height 9.75 cms. Length 13.5 cms. Dutch silver marks underneath and an English silver import mark for London 1890..

Price £925 SOLD

5685. Pair of Antique Silver Pig Salt and Pepper Pots

A beautifully modelled pair of antique sterling silver condiments modelled as pigs with curly tails. The pepper pot (female) has a pull off top and the pepper shakes out of the eyes. The salt pot flips open and has a small indentation on the lid to fit a little spoon. Weight 181 grams, 5.8 troy ounces. Height 3.5 cms. Pepper – length 3.5 cms,  salt – length 8 cms. London 1892. Maker Joseph Braham.

Price £1,850

5666. Pair of Antique Silver Dog Peppers

An attractive pair of antique sterling silver condiments modelled as dogs with curly tails. Detachable tops. Good quality models in heavy cast silver. Weight 95 grams, 3 troy ounces. Height 5 cms. Marked underneath “sterling” with makers mark “D & H”. Possibly American. Circa 1930.

Price £785 - click on photo for more images

5665. Antique Silver Inkwell by Sampson Morden

A charming collectors item. A cut crystal ink bottle with silver top formed as the head of an owl with glass eyes. The modelling of this little owl is extremely lifelike and captures his expression perfectly. The chunky crystal base has typical Victorian facet cutting and is heavy enough to use as a paperweight. Height 7.25 cms. London 1896. Maker Sampson Morden.

Price £1,275 SOLD

5034. Pair of German Silver “Kitten” Salts

A pretty pair of antique continental silver salts mounted with kittens. Heavy cast silver. Weight 380 grams, 12.2 troy ounces. Height 6 cms. Base measures 9 x 5 cms. Spread 11 cms. Continental silver mark for Neresheimer. Circa 1900.

Price £985 - click on photo for more images

4976. Gilt Silver Cockerel

A beautifully modelled gilt and sterling silver model of a cockerel mounted on a heavy onyx base. Height of bird 10 cms, total height 18 cms. London 1962. Maker David Mappin.

Price £550 - click on photo for more images

4927. Antique Continental Bird Snuff Box

A delightful antique Dutch silver box in the form of a bird with an opening base. Weight 67 grams, 2.1 troy ounces. Length 9 cms. height 4 cms. Marked inside the lid with Dutch silver marks. Import marks for London 1910. Maker Berthold Muller.

Price £395 - click on photo for more images

4905. Pair of Novelty Chick Peppers

A charming pair of antique sterling silver condiments modelled as little chicks. Nice chunky feel. Screw filler caps to the base. Weight 158 grams, 5 troy ounces. Height 6 cms. Continental silver marks. English silver import marks for Chester 1901. Maker Berthold Muller.

Price £1,265 - click on photo for more images

4866. Novelty Duck Claret Jug

A large vintage sterling silver mounted claret jug modelled as a duck with yellow glass eyes. Height 19 cms. Length 28.5 cms. Birmingham 1925. Maker Hukin & Heath.

Price £1,750 - click on photo for more images

4642. Antique Silver Articulated Fish Box

An attractive model of a fish with moveable body and fins. The head opens to access a the long compartment inside. Weight 139 gms, 4.5 troy ounces. Length 23 cms. Height 5 cms. Unmarked. Circa 1900.

Price £485 - click on photo for more images

4258. Pair of Antique Continental Silver Table Birds

A large pair of solid silver table birds with detachable heads. Weight 26 troy ounces. Length 45 cms. Height 14/16 cms. Continental silver marks. Circa 1920.

Price £2,950 - click on photo for more images

1525. Model Silver Horse

A charming figure of a racing mare finely modelled in sterling silver. The head is detachable. Height 17 cms. Width (nose to tail) 21 cms. Import marks for London 1910.- click on photo for more images

Price £1,850 - click on photo for more images