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2226. Victorian Silver and Ivory Watch Holder.

A charming 19th century watch stand made of ivory and sterling silver. Import marks for London 1881, probably colonial made. Watch decoration only.

Price £465 SOLD

2073. Art Deco Silver and Enamel Compact.

A stylish 1930’s French silver gilt and black enamel multiple compact with black silk cord and tassle. Inside there are 3 opening compartments and a mirror. Hidden inside the tassle there is a push up lipstick/pencil. Marked 925 throughout. Makers stamp SLTD. 8 cms long. 4 cms wide.

Price SOLD

2045. Victorian Electroplated Dog Collar.

An extending dog collar with buckle adjustable to 4 sizes. Smallest diameter 9.5 cms. Circa 1880.

Price £165 SOLD

Miniature Silver  

3035. Edwardian Novelty Match Striker and Cigarette Box Combo.

A large size sterling silver model of a ships port lantern with a match box to the lid together with a match striking strip. The lantern opens to reveal a wood lined cigarette box. Height 14 troy ounces. London 1906.

Price £1275

2116. Victorian Novelty “Ships Lantern” Cigar Lighter.

An antique cigar lighter in sterling silver modelled as a miniature ships lantern complete with  blue glass and hanging hook. Just remove the top to pour the spirit inside and put a wick in the top. Height 9 cms. Width 4.5 cms x 4.5 cms x 6 cms. Birmingham 1898. Maker IF.

Price £745 

2061. Silver Presentation Key in Box.

A Victorian opening ceremony memorial key in sterling silver set in the original box. Key length 8.5 cms. Sheffield 1887.

Price £275

  

Presented to Gen. Duckworth Esq on the occasion of his opening the NEW SCHOOLS CHURCH KIRK April 7th 1888

Silver Vinaigrettes  

3103. Victorian Silver Vinaigrette and Scent Bottle.

An attractive sterling silver scent bottle/ vinaigrette in the shape of a hunting horn. The hinged lid reveals inside a gilded vinaigrette with pierced grill. At the other end the cap unscrews to facilitate the scent flask. Length 7.5 cms. London 1877. By Samson Morden.

Price £635

Silver Boxes  

3150. Novelty Silver Shoe Money Box.

A lovely little collector’s item and a perfect gift. A quality replica of a lace up shoe, with a slot in the top to put the money in, and a lift up lid to empty the contents! Weight 2 troy ounces approx. Length 12.75 cms. Height 5 cms. Birmingham 1910.

Price £685

 

3031. Early Victorian Silver Snuff Box.

A good size antique sterling silver snuff box with engine turned decoration and flower and foliate scroll cast borders. Original gilt interior. Length 9 cms. Width 5.5 cms. Weight 6 reoy ounces approx. Birmingham 1849.

Price £685

2204. Antique French Silver Snuff Box

A good quality oval silver snuff box with engraved detail and hinged lid. Length 8.75 cms. Height 3 cms. French silver hallmarks to the inside of lid and base. Circa 1800.

Price £295 SOLD

Silver Napkin Rings  

2225. Boxed Set of Victorian Napkin Rings.

A fine set of 6 antique sterling silver serviette rings in the original dome top box. Of identical design and uninscribed, they have attractive pierced and engraved decoration. London 1876. By E & J Barnard.

Price £485 SOLD

2072. Set of 6 Edwardian Silver Napkin Rings.

A pretty set of sterling silver serviette rings decorated in gigh relief with leaves and berries. Weight 5 troy ounces. London 1908.

Price £425 SOLD

1962. Antique Chinese Silver Napkin Ring.

An interesting silver serviette ring decorated with Chinese characters. Chinese hallmarks. Circa 1910.

Price £55

Silver Menu Holders  

3211. Cased Set of Owl Menu Holders by Samson Morden.

Lovely quality set of 4 Edwardian sterling silver menu holders beautifully modelled as owls sitting on a branch. Good weight. Height 3.5 cms. Chester 1908. By Samson Morden.

Price 1,150

3075. Boxed Set of Novelty Menu Holders by Samson Morden.

A set of 6 sterling silver menu holders each in the form of a baby chick. Height 2.5 cms. All contained in the original and very smart wooden presentation box. London 1907.

Price £845

1832. Boxed Set of 6 Silver Menu Holders.

An attractive set of figural sterling silver menu holders in the form of a lion’s head with a ring through the mouth. Birmingham 1922.

Price £620 SOLD

1613. Set of 6 French Silver Menu Holders.

An attractive set of 6 fan shaped menu holders with French silver stamps, each individually decorated front and back. Height 6 cms. Circa 1880.

Price £1365 the 6

Silver Vesta Cases  

 

1596. Novelty Violin Case Vesta.

A rare item. Formed in the shape of a violin case this Victorian vesta case has a snap top lip and striker strip. Length 7 cms. London 1889.

Price £1750

Silver Pencils  

1917. Triple Extending Silver Pencil by Samson Morden.

In fine condition, this silver pencil contains 3 different coloured leads each operated by a separate push up slider with a coloured band in red, blue and black. Stamped S. Mordan & Co.

Price £435

Novelty  

3208. Victorian Silver Harlequin Sugar Tongs.

A lovely pair of antique figural sugar tongs in the form of a harlequin. Weight 2 troy ounces approx. Length 12 cms. London 1879.

Price £285

3202. Boxed Set of Antique Silver Bridge Dishes.

Still in their original presentation box this set of 4 sterling silver dishes are shaped as the 4 suites of playing cards. A wonderful bridge set. Birmingham 1905.

Price £485

3065. Victorian “Can” Biscuit Box.

A novelty silver plated biscuit box in the form of a kitchen canister. Circa 1890.

Price £235 SOLD

2057. Victorian Watering Can.

A late 19th century decorative gardening piece in silver plated metal with attractive chased ornamentation and lift up lid. Height 19 cms. Circa 1890.

Price £195 SOLD

1886. Novelty Honey Bee Dish.

A particularly attractive honey dish in the form of a honey bee. The wings lift to reveal the honey held in the glass body. Electroplated. Made by Mappin and Webb with full marks to the base of the head. Circa 1920.

Price £395 SOLD

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