RARE ART NOUVEAU SOLID SILVER LETTER RACK ...

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OCT82

This unique and very decorative solid silver letter rack bears the marks of the illustrious William Hutton & Sons and is dated Birmingham 1905. The solid silver frame with sinuous designs, very much in the Art Nouveau manner, is mounted on an oak background. The background fitted with two hinged and slatted letter racks. Original light oak back and easel.

Hallmarks:

WH&S LD for William Hutton & Sons.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letters "f" for 1905.

Condition:

Silver frame in very good condition.
Easel with some movement but stable.
Good set of marks on both racks, a little worn but legible on frame.

Dimensions:

Height: 19cm / 7.4 inches.
Maximum width: 14cm / 4.4 inches.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24
Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.
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£295

DELIGHTFUL SILVER & DUAL COLOUR GUILLOCHE ENAMEL ...

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NOVE66

This exquisite silver and dual coloured enamelled silver capstan inkwell is dated Birmingham 1911. The hinged silver lid mounted on a spread circular base. The cover inset with a pale lilac engine-turned guilloche enamel background and surrounded by an elegant silver rimmed white border. Of traditional Capstan form, it is very elegant elegant. Complete with the original inner glass receptacle.
Loaded spread circular body lined with black Morocco leather.
Gilt inner lid.

Hallmarks:

Maker's marks erased.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "m" for 1911.

Condition:

Very good.
The enamel is in very good condition.
The hinge is good and strong.
Silver base with no dings.

Dimensions:

Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Diameter of base: 7.5cm / 3 inches.

Delivery:

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Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.
Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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£285

ELEGANT GEORGIAN SILVER AND AGATE LETTER OPENER ...

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OCT99

This rare and elegant solid silver and agate letter opener or paper knife was made by Moses Brent and dated London 1812. The agate handle an unusual and very elegant grey colour. Mounted with a hallmarked solid silver blade . It combines elegance with practicality.

Hallmarks:

MB fot Moses Brent.
London Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letters "R" for 1812.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 20.5cm / 8.2 inches.
Maximum width: 2cm / 0.6 inch.

Postage:

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Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.
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£225

STUNNING SILVER AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL LETTER OPENER ...

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OCT92

This is a beautiful solid silver and guilloche enamel letter opener or paper knife. The silver handle with an elegant guilloche enamel inset. The back plain. Mounted with a reeded ferrule and a fully hallmarked engraved solid silver blade. It is eye-catching and very elegant.

Hallmarks:

RM over EH for Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall.
(Martin Hall & Co)
Sheffield Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letters "g" for 1900

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 26cm / 10 inches.
Maximum width: 2cm / 0.5 inches.

Postage

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Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.
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£225

DELIGHTFUL VICTORIAN SILVER POUNCE POT BY JAMES ...

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NOVE67

This decorative Victorian solid silver pounce pot* * Pounce pots were used to hold a fine powder that was sprinkled over wet ink to hasten drying prior to the invention of blotting paper.

Hallmarks:

JD over WD for James Deakin & Sons.
Sheffield Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "T" for 1886.

Dimensions & Weight:

Height: 7.5 cm - 3 inches.
Diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Weight: 39.5g / 1.4 oz.

Condition:

Good condition, no dings or dents.

Delivery:

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Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.
Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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£195

ART DECO SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL CAPSTAN ...

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MAI72

This rare and rather fabulous silver and cornflower blue enamel inkwell was made by the celebrated William Hutton & Sons. Of traditional Capstan form, with a 5" inches diameter, it is both elegant and striking. The spread circular silver base with a reeded border. It has a fabulous cornflower blue guilloche enamel hinged lid.
Complete with the original inner glass receptacle.
Loaded spread circular body.
Gilt inner lid.
Black bakelite underside.

Hallmarks:

WH&S LD for William Hutton & Sons.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "F" for 1930.

Condition:
Excellent.
The enamel is in very good condition.
The hinge is good and strong.
Hallmarks are clear.
Silver base free from dings.
Bakelite base in perfect glossy condition.

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm / 2.4 inches.
Diameter of base: 13cm / 5 inches.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.

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FABULOUS ART DECO LARGE SIZE SILVER INKWELL ...

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SEPT87

This fabulous Art Deco solid silver inkwell was made in London 1939 by the illustrious Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company. It is quite a statement piece and is very striking. Of triangular form, the flat hinged lid opening to reveal a recess fitted with the original clear glass liner. The spread base fully hallmarked and impressed with Retailer's marks. The underside with glossy black bakelite.


Hallmarks:

G&SCo Ltd for the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company.
Lion Passant.
London Assay mark.
Date letters "D" for 1939.

Condition:

Good
No dents.
No pin holes.
Excellent set of marks.
Displaying general surface scratches and wear in keeping with age and use.

Dimensions:

Height: 6.5 cm high / 2.4 inches.
Base: 16.5cm x 14xm / 6.4 x 5.4 inches.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £11 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £35 International Signed For.
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FABULOUS EDWARDIAN SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL INKWELL ...

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JUIN84

This fabulous silver and dual coloured enamelled silver capstan inkwell was made by the prolific Levi & Salaman and is dated Birmingham 1908. The hinged silver lid mounted on a spread circular base. The cover inset with a rich turquoise engine-turned guilloche enamel background and surrounded by an elegant silver rimmed white border. Of traditional Capstan form, it is both elegant and striking.
Complete with the original inner glass receptacle.
Loaded spread circular body.
Gilt inner lid.
Black bakelite underside. An exquisite and rather rare piece in wonderful condition.

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant .
Date letter "i" for 1908.

Condition:

The enamel is in pristine condition.
The silver lid is in very good condition.
The hinge is good and strong.

Dimensions:

6cm x 9cm / 2.3 inches x 2.3 inches.

Delivery:

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Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.
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RARE ART NOUVEAU SILVER BAROMETER BY R ...

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JUIN75

This is a fabulous and rare Art Nouveau solid silver desk barometer. The circular dial having a stylised and shaped outline to a velvet clad easel back.

Hallmarks:

T&S for R J Trevitt & Son.
Chester Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "C" for 1903.

Condition:

Silver frame in very good condition.
Original velvet back worn and faded, commensurate with age.
Barometer not tested.

Dimensions:

Height: 12.5cm / 5 inches.
Width: 14cm / 5.4 inches.

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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VICTORIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL HEART SHAPED INKSTAND ...

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DEC86

This stunning silver and tortoiseshell inkstand was made by the renowned William Comyns and is dated London 1892. The heart-shaped tortoiseshell base mounted with an exquisite silver border. The centre fitted with a silver receptacle and detachable cut glass silver lidded inkwell. Both hinged lid and receptacle fully hallmarked. The glass inkwell fitting snuggly into the base. The heart-shape frame with delightful loop handle with pierced cast flower thumb-piece.

Hallmarks:

W.C for William Comyns
London Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "R" for 1892

Dimensions:

Length: 13cm / 5.2 inches.
Width: 10cm / 4 inches.
Height: 8cm / 3 inches.

Condition:

Very good throughout.
Glass inkwell in very good condition.
Tortoiseshell base in a little matt but no damage.

A fabulous and very decorative item.

Postage UK: £8.00 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

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EDWARDIAN SILVER COMBINATION LARGE SIZE MAGNIFYING GLASS ...

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JANV91

This is a very elegant and unusual silver combination letter opener and magnifying glass by Andrew Barrett & Sons, Picadilly, London. It has a good size, 8 inches long and would have sat on a desk. It si date London 1900, date of Edward VII coronation, the circular reserve engraved with coronation crest.
The solid silver mount inset with a circular magnifying glass.

Hallmarks:

AB&S for Andrew Barrett & Sons
Lion passant.
London Assay mark.
Date letter "a" for 1900.

Condition:

Good.
Silver bookmark with no splits.
Glass with minor scratching at the centre.

Dimensions:

Length: 20cm / 8 inches.

Postage UK: £8 Royal Mail Special delivery.
Postage overseas: £15 sInternational signed for.

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RARE VICTORIAN SILVER NOVELTY TABLE CIGAR LIGHTER ...

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DEC94

This fabulous early Victorian silver novelty table lighter in the form of Aladdin's lamp was made by the highly collectable silversmith John Figg. The body engraved with Greek key patterns, the flying scroll handle with eagle mask terminal. The fully hallmarked removable lid linked by a chain to the beak of the eagle.

Hallmarks

IG for John Wilmin Figg
London Assay Mark
Duty Mark.
Date letter "O" for 1849.
Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Length: 13 cm / 5.2 inches.
Maximum diameter: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Height to the top of the handle: 7cm / 3 inches
Weight: 126g - 4.3oz.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £15 International Signed For.
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SOLD