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6741. Edwardian Arts and Crafts Silver Childs Cup
A well designed antique silver baby's porringer with a hand crafted beaten finish. With 5 applied mounts containg nursery rhyme scenes. Weight 139 grams, 4.4 troy ounces. Diameter 10.5 cms. Spread 16.25 cms. Height 4.5 cms. Birmingham 1909. Maker Gorham Manufacturing Co.
Price £575 - click on photo for more images
6687. Antique Silver and Ivory Cucumber Slice
An interesting collectors item. A 19th century silver mounted ivory cucumber slice with a steel cutting blade. Stamped twice with the makers mark “GRAY”, Unmarked silver. Length 21 cms. Width 6 cms. Probably Scottish. Circa 1850.
Price £550 - click on photo for more images
6664. Victorian Silver Sugar Nips – Humpty Dumpty
A cute little novelty baby item. An antique pair of sterling silver sugar tongs with a nursery rhyme theme. Humpty Dumpty has his long arms outstretched to form a pair of sugar nips. Weight 33 grams, 1 troy ounce. Length 8.5 cms. Spread across hands 6 cms. London 1885. Maker Francis Higgins.
Price £330 - click on photo for more images
6608. Antique Silver Plated Ear Trumpet by Rein
A ‘London Dome’ Ear trumpet by Rein dating from the mid 19th century. The dome is made from silver plated brass with the original ivory ear piece and prettily shaped cut work grille. Height 9 cms (11.5 cms to top of ear piece). Diameter 5.75 cms. Beautifully hand engraved all over and signed F C REIN Inventor 108 Strand London. Circa 1860.
Price £ SOLD
6605. Silver Rifle Placefinders
A set of 8 sterling silver shooting place finders or butt markers nicely modelled in the shape of a shotgun. The guns are numbered from 1-8 and there is a green fabric carrying case. Each shooter takes their turn to draw a gun and the revealed number shows the actual shooting position (butt) that they will use for the first drive. Length 10 cms. Total weight 127 grams, 4 troy ounces. Silver hallmarks for Birmingham. Circa 1990. Maker MS.
Price £485 SOLD
6566. Antique Silver Hunting Horn
A very interesting antique sterling silver horn of plain style with a decorative embossed collar with flower and leaf ornament. This delightful piece bears an engraved inscription and arms for the York Archers Society. Weight 193 grams, 6.2 troy ounces. Spread 31 cms. Diameter 8.25 cms. London 1845. Makers mark rubbed.
Price £1,950 SOLD
6503. Georgian Silver Apple Corer
An excellent little collectors piece with a clever design. An antique sterling silver apple corer of simple form with a rope twist and thread end terminal. This can be screwed up to use the blade or screwed the other way to store the blade inside the handle. Weight 33 grams, 1 troy ounce. Length 6.5/10.5 cms. London 1811. Maker John Shaw.
Price £375 - click on photo for more images
6441. Antique Silver Postage Scales
A useful set of antique silver letter scales weighing up to 150 grams. Weight 171 grams, 4.8 troy ounces. Height 9 cms. Top – 4.5 x 5.4 cms. Base – 7.25 x 4 cms. Stamped with German silver marks under the top and base, silver grade 800. Circa 1920.
Price £475 - click on photo for more images
6391. Antique Silver Lancet Case with Thumb Lancets
An antique sterling silver flip top four partition carrying case fitted with a set of four antique bloodletting lancets. These instruments are known as thumb lancets due to the manner in which they were held and pushed into the blood vessel. Tortoiseshell guards protect the blades. Unmarked silver. Circa 1790.
Price £675 - click on photo for more images
6367. Georgian Silver Apple Corer
A charming little collectors piece. An antique sterling silver apple corer of simple form. Usually these items unscrew however this has been made in one piece. Weight 20 grams. Length 10.5 cms. London 1809. Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson.
Price £375 - click on photo for more images
6079. Rare Antique Irish Silver Scribes Set
An extremely interesting piece of Irish history. A silver pen and ink case in the form of a ruler, engraved on one side with the scale 1 to 6 inches,
and on the other with an Irish pound to guinea conversion table. Inside the case is an ink bottle and compartment for pens. Engraved crest to one end. Weight 78 grams, 2.5 troy ounces. Length 15.5 cms. Width 2 cms. Unmarked silver. Circa 1800.
Price £2,650 SOLD
One similar is displayed in the Dr Kurt Ticher collection in the National Museum of Ireland. See attached documentation.
Between 1701 and 1826 the Irish pound was fixed at 13 Irish pounds = 12 pounds sterling making it quite a hefty calculation to convert guineas into Irish pounds.
6032. Sterling Silver Chess Set with Stone Inlaid Playing Board
An excellent full set of sterling silver chess pieces with silver and gilt finish. Classical design. Complete with stone playing board and carrying case. Weight of pieces - king 44 grams, castle 37 grams, pawn 15 grams. Measures – Queen height 5.25 cms, height of pawn 2.5 cms, chess board 27 x 27 cms. Hallmarked London 1975.
Price £1,275 SOLDLD
5961. Georgian Silver Shooting Flask
Of hunting interest. An antique sterling silver drinks flask of tapering oval design having a screw cap and inner silver mounted cork. To one side there is an atmospheric countryside scene showing a gentleman shooting a rifle and accompanied by his retriever dog. The scene is excellently executed with the figure in full hunting apparel (with various bags around his shoulder) and the background rich with naturalistic detail. The other side is deeply chased with flower, scroll and leaf detail and has an engraved crest with faint traces of old fashioned script below, probably the name of the original owner. Weight 223 grams, 7.17 troy ounces. Length 19.25 cms. Width 8 cms. London 1816. Maker Charles Price.
Price £1,850 SOLD
5814. Antique Silver and Ivory Bridge Marker
An excellent quality antique silver games scorer with ivory keys. Length 9.25 cms. Width 5.25 cms. Chester 1902. Maker James Deakin & Sons.
Price £435 - click on photo for more images
5082. Antique Silver Tennis Racquet Letter Clip
A collectible little antique sterling silver desk item in the form of a silver tennis racquet with pearl type tennis ball all mounted on a wooden base. Birmingham 1910. Base measures 7 x 4 cms.
Price £345 - click on photo for more images
5059. Antique Silver Dental Box
A French silver tooth etui in the original tooled leather box. The set consists of a toothbrush (bristles a little worn) and a toothpowder box with double opening lid. There is space for tongue scraper (missing). Brush 10.5 cms long. Box 7 cms long. French silver marks. Circa 1820.
Price £195 SOLD
4595. Antique Silver and Ivory Cucumber Slice
A rare collectors item. An early 19th century silver mounted ivory cucumber slice with a steel cutting blade. Unmarked silver. Initials engraved to the centre of the blade in old fashioned script. Length 24 cms. Width 7.5 cms. English. Circa 1810.
Price £875- click on photo for more images
6833. Antique Chinese Silver Salver
A large and impressive Chinese silver circular tray with applied dragons and bamboo border. To the centre there is a large hand engraved dragon. Standing on 3 ball feet. Weight 1159 grams, 37.3 troy ounces. Diameter 34.5 cms. Height 4 cms. Stamped underneath with Chinese silver marks for Wo Shing. Circa 1900.
Price £2,750 - click on photo for more images
6816. Pair of Antique Chinese Silver Dishes
A very unusual pair of antique Chinese silver tazzas. Excellent quality and workmanship. The top plates have gadroon borders studded with flower motifs and the central part is split into segments with dragons, bamboo and chrysanthemum flowers. The pierced detail is superb. Large and heavy. Weight 1313 grams, 42.2 troy ounces. Height 11 cms. Diameter of top 23 cms. Marked around the base with Chinese silver marks for Wang Hing. Circa 1900.
Price £7,750 - click on photo for more images
6604. Antique Silver Chinese Bowl
A good size antique silver bowl with pretty embossed decoration of chrysanthemum flowers all round. Lovely quality and weight. The hand beaten finish of the background is particularly fine. Weight 529 grams, 17 troy ounces. Height 9.75 cms. Diameter 20 cms. Marked underneath with Chinese characters for Shanghai. Circa 1910.
Price £1,950 SOLD
6533. Large Chinese Silver Bowl
A large and heavy Chinese silver bowl with hammered finish and gilt inside. Excellent quality workmanship. The applied decoration with mixed metals has an underwater theme with seaweed, crabs, shells and reeds. Very good gauge silver. Weight 1243 grams, 39.9 troy ounces. Height 9.5 cms. Diameter 24 cms. Stamped underneath with Chinese characters. High grade silver. Probably circa 1970.
Price £3,950 - click on photo for more images
6146. Antique Chinese Silver Mug
A delightful antique silver mug of plain form and having a simple curled handle. Very pretty shape. Weight 188 grams, 6 troy ounces. Diameter 6 cms (top), 5 cms (base). Marked around the base with chinese characters and makers initials CS. Chinese. Circa 1840.
Price £675 - click on photo for more images
5920. Antique Chinese Silver Photo Frame
A very pretty heart shaped double photo frame in solid silver. Engraved flower decoration with birds. Original leather back. Width 17 cms. Height 10.5 cms. Marked on the top edge with Chinese silver stamps. Circa 1900.
Price £795 - click on photo for more images
5908. Oriental Silver Decorative Mounts
An interesting collection of silver and mixed metal decorative plaques with dragon decoration. Each of the 3 pairs has a different engraved scene. Weight 150 grams, 4.8 troy ounces. Height 16 cms, Width 11.5 cms. Unmarked. Probably Chinese silver. Circa 1900.
Price £650 - click on photo for more images
6024. Arts and Crafts Silver Dish By A.E Jones
An attractive sterling silver bowl by the collectible maker. Stylistic handles and hand beaten finish. Weight 173 grams. 5.5 troy ounces. Diameter 17.5 cms. Spread across handles 27 cms. Birmingham 1919.
Price £650 - click photo for more details
5345. Antique Silver Beaker by Georg Jensen
A stylish Danish silver beaker by the highly collectible maker Georg Jensen. Weight 109 grams, 3.5 troy ounces. Hand beaten art deco style. Height 9 cms. Diameter 7.75 cms. Danish silver marks for Copenhagen. Jensen silver mark (1925-1932). Assay mark for Christian F Heise (1904-32).
Price £850 - click photo for more details
5352. Small Silver Bowl by Omar Ramsden
An excellent quality sterling bowl by this highly collectible maker. Weight 212 grams, 6.8 troy ounces. Height 7.5 cms. Diameter 11.5 cms approx. London 1935. Maker Omar Ramsden.
Price £1,950 - click on photo for more images
6601. Pair of Vintage Silver and Enamel Egg Condiments – Anthony Elson
A stunning pair of sterling silver salt and pepper shakers in the form of boiled eggs sitting in silver egg cups. These are life size and very realistic. The white egg shells are decorated in white enamel. By the sought after modern silversmith Anthony Elson who’s pupil was Gerald Benney. The eggs have a bayonet fitting at the bottom, they unscrew from their egg cups and the inside of the salt shaker is gilded. They still have the original patination but could be polished to a bright silver finish if wanted. Weight 272 grams, 8.7 troy ounces. Height 11 cms. Diameter 4.25 cms. London 1979. Maker Anthony Elson.
Price £875 - click on photo for more images
6112. Designer Silver Vase by David Lawrence
A smart looking sterling silver vase with plain shape and stepped foot by the modern silversmith David Lawrence. Weight 110 grams, 3.5 troy ounces. Height 15.5 cms. Diameter 6 cms. Birmingham 1964.
Price £275 - click on photo for more images
5898. Antique Silver Book Marker
Pretty little sterling silver bookmark with bakelite handle. Length 7.5 cms. Chester circa 1920. Maker Charles Horner.
Price £125 - click on photo for more images
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6798. Set of Antique Silver and Hard Stone Menu Holders
An interesting set of four antique sterling silver menu holders or place card settings with a gilt finish. Each is mounted with a Chinese figure carved in various coloured stones. Height 4 cms. Base 2.4 x 1.4 cms. The base is stamped with an import mark for London 1928. Possibly Chinese.
Price £785 SOLD
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4266. Continental Silver Shoe
A pretty antique miniature silver shoe with a bow on the front. Weight 4 troy ounces. Length 17 cms. Width 5 cms. Height 5 cms. Continental silver marks. Circa 1910.
Price £450 - click on photo for more images
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 - click on photo for more images
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6575. Antique Silver Pin Cushion – Novelty Bellows
A large and unusual antique sterling silver pin cushion in the form of a bellows with handles formed as arrows. Length 16.5 cms. Width 7 cms. Height 6.5 cms. London 1903.
Price £785 - click on photo for more images
6239. Silver Shoe Pin Cushion
A quirky sterling silver pin cushion in the form of a shoe. Large size. Red velvet top and wooden base. Length 12.5 cms. Height 4.5 cms. Width 4.5 cms. Birmingham 1938. Maker S Blanckensee & Sons Ltd.
Price £275 - click on photo for more images
6011. Antique Silver Humpy Dumpty Pin Cushion
A charming novelty sterling silver pin cushion in the form of the popular nursery rhyme character. His bottom is weighted to stop him from falling over. Height 4.5 cms. Birmingham 1911. Maker Levi & Salaman.
Price £675 SOLD
5916. Antique Silver Throne Pin Cushion
An unusual antique sterling silver pin cushion in the form of a medieval throne supported by 4 lions. Height 4 cms. Width 2.5 cms.Depth 1.25 cms. Birmingham 1901. Maker Horton & Allday.
Price £245 - click on photo for more images
6652. Antique French Gold Etui Needlework Set
Very attractive set of antique gold needlework instruments and matching scent bottle. All fitted in a velvet pad which would have originally formed part of a large boxed set. Height of scent bottle 5.5 cms, scissors 8.5 cms, needle case 6.5 cms and sewing item 7.5 cms. All pieces stamped with a French gold mark – animal head. Circa 1880.
Price £550 - click on photo for more images
6648. 15 Carat Gold Thimble in a Box
An excellent quality 15 carat thimble with a pretty flower border. In the original leather covered box. Good weight 6 grams. Height 2.3 cms. Diameter 1.8 cms. Marked above the border “15C”. Circa 1930.
Price £275 - click on photo for more images
6660. Antique Silver Sovereign Case
A nice little antique sterling silver sovereign holder with hinged lid. Plain on one side and engraved on the other side. Uninscribed. Gilded interior with spring loaded mechanism for holding the sovereigns. Weight 17 grams. Diameter 3 cms. Chester 1910. Maker John Thompson & Sons.
Price £150 - click on photo for more images
6730. Antique Silver Plated Porcupine Toothpick Holder by Elkington
An unusual antique model porcupine beautifully modelled with sharp clear features and a rocky base. Very heavy casting. The tooth picks are inserted into the end of his quills. Height 6 cms. Base 12.5 x 7 cms. Stamped underneath with Elkington silver plate marks and date letter for 1873.
Price £385 - click on photo for more images
6665. Antique Portuguese Silver Toothpick Holder
An attractive antique silver toothpick holder in the form of a lady in classical clothing holding up a bouquet of flowers. On top of the flowers are the little holes to put the toothpicks. A very charming piece. Weight 133 grams, 4.2 troy ounces. Height 16 cms. Base 5.5 cms. Marked around the edge of the base with a Portuguese silver mark for Lisbon. Circa 1840.
Price £775 SOLD
6370. Antique Portuguese Silver Toothpick Holder
An excellent antique silver toothpick holder in the form of a male figure holding up a branch with a peacock. On the body and outstretched wings of the bird are the little holes to put the toothpicks. A very charming piece. Weight 250 grams, 8 troy ounces. Height 21.5 cms. Base 7.7 cms x 7.5 cms. Unmarked silver. Portuguese or possibly South American. Circa 1840.
Price £950 - click on photo for more images
6765. Rare Aspreys Silver and Crystal Travelling Set
A rare and extensive set of art deco silver and cut glass gentleman’s accessories in the original leather travelling case. Exceptional quality and heavy gauge silver. All engraved with the stylised monogram “RP” for R. Purbrick the original owner. Also available is the canvas travelling jacket to protect the leather case. London 1934. Maker Aspreys, London.
Price £3,950 - click on photo for more images
6809. Georgian Silver Vinaigrette
A nice little antique sterling silver vinaigrette with ribbed decoration all over. The pretty pierced gilt grill is decorated with flowers, leaves and a basket of fruit. Weight 30 grams, 1 troy ounce. Height 1.2 cms. Length 3.8 cms. Width 2.5 cms. Birmingham 1808. Maker John Shaw.
Price £385 - click on photo for more images
6273. Antique Silver Shoe Vesta
A delightful little collectible item. A filigree silver vesta case in the form of a shoe. The hinged lid opens to store the matches and underneath there is a match striker strip. Very attractive decoration and excellent condition. Weight 23 grams, 0.7 troy ounce. Length 7 cms. Height 2.25 cms. Width 2.5 cms. Probably continental silver. Circa 1910.
Price £375 - click on photo for more images
6606. Vintage Silver Plate and Glass Elephant Decanter
A funky collectors item. An unusual decanter in the form of an elephant. The top, in silver plate, is formed as the elephant’s head with ivory tusks. The crackleware glass base is cleverly formed in the shape of the elephant’s body with handle and tail. Height 20.5 (24 cms to top of trunk). Spread 21 cms. Circa 1930. Unmarked.
Price £1,485 - click on photo for more images
5889. Victorian Novelty Bird Silver Claret Jug
An amusing piece of collectible silver. An antique sterling silver and crystal jug modelled as a bird. The decoration of the silver mount is very fine and realistic. Height 22 cms. Sheffield 1894. Maker Henry Wilkinson.
Price £2,975 - click on photo for more images
5469. George III Silver Honey Skep
A rare antique sterling silver honey jar having a domed form with basket-weave finish and disc handle. Original gilt interior. Weight 275 grams, 8.8 troy ounces. Height 13.25 cms. Diameter of base 9 cms. Sheffield 1799. Maker Thomas and Daniel Leader.
Price £8,750 - click on photo for more images
4444. Victorian Novelty Silver Castle Condiment Set
A rare collectors castle cruet. An antique sterling silver 5 piece condiment set in the original velvet lined box. The castles are each beautifully modelled with turrets, flower and leaf encrusted sides and a cartouche engraved with a monogram in old script. Height of mustard pot 5 cms. London 1887. Maker Saunders and Hollings.
Price £975 - click on photo for more images 
1886. Novelty Silver Plated Honey Bee by Mappin and Webb
Usually in stock. Different colours. Currently none available
Attractive honey dish in the form of a honey bee. The wings lift to reveal the honey held in the glass body. Height 8 cms high Width 9 cms at the back of the wing. Length 20 cms from the tip of the feelers to the back of the glass. Electroplated. These are usually made by Mappin and Webb with full marks to the base of the wings and body. Circa 1920.
Price £395 - click on photo for more images
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