RARE PAIR OF CASED EDWARDIAN SILVER OWL ...

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SEPT88

This is a rare and delightful cased set of Edwardian Novelty "Owl" menu holders. The perching owls are superbly modelled and have wire loops behind them to hold the menu in place. The base black bakelite. Presented in their original case .

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "h" for 1907.
Birmingham Assay mark.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Height: 34cm / 1.4 inches.


Postage:

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£395

RARE AND EXQUISITE ART DECO SILVER & ...

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JUIL95

This is an exquisite miniature silver mounted dual colour guilloche enamel novelty purse mirror. Made by the renowned Levi & Salaman, it is dated Birmingham1922. The front with the original "reduction" mirror. The engine-turned back a vivid turquoise surrounding a delicate pale oyster colour reserve. handle fitted with a suspension ring.

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "x" for 1922.
Birmingham Assay mark.

Dimensions:

Length: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Mirror height x width: 4.4cm x 3cm / 1.4 inches x 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good.
Enamel in excellent condition.
Mirror in equally good condition.

Delivery:

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Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.
Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

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£250

GOOD EDWARDIAN SILVER DOUBLE SOVEREIGN CASE BY ...

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FEV64

This delightful silver double sovereign case is of rounded rectangular form. The body engraved with foliate scrolls on both sides centred by a circular vacant reserve. It was made in Birmingham in 1907 by Henry Charles Freeman. The sprung hinged cover opening to reveal two spring loaded compartments. Push button clasp. Suspension loop. Snaps shut beautifully.
All sprung mechanisms in very good order.

Hallmarks:

Inner cover fully hallmarked.
Sovereign frames with date letter and Lion Passant.
H.C.F for Henry Charles Freeman.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "h" for 1907.

Dimensions:

Length: 6cm / 2.2 inches.
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches
Weight: 37 g / 1.3 oz.

Condition:

Very good.
Sprung mechanisms in very good order.
Push button in very good order.
Snaps shut nicely.
Strong hinge.
Maker's marks very clear.

Delivery:

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Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.
Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

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£245

ART DECO SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL COMPACT ...

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JUIN82

This delightful silver and guilloche compact was made in Birmingham in 1921 by Henry Perkins & SonS. Of circular form, the front decorated with a stunning royal blue colour enamel cabochon. The hinged lid opening to reveal a silver interior.
Attachment ring for a chain.

Hallmarks:

HP&S for Henry Perkins & Sons.
Date letter "w" for 1921.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion passant.

Condition:

Good
Enamel in good conditIon.
A couple of minor surface scratches commensurate with age and use.
Strong hinge.
Good clear hallmarks.
Back with a minute dimple, commensurate with age and use.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches

Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.
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£180

SILVER AND BANDED AGATE TROWEL BOOKMARK BY ...

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MAR82

This unusual silver and red banded agate "trowel" bookmark bears the marks of Crisford & Norris and dates circa 1910. The engraved silver ferrule inset with a faceted baluster-shaped banded agate handle. The blade hallmarked for Crisford and Norris. it is a large example, making it very useable.

Hallmarks:

C&N for Crisford & Norris.
Impressed" "SILVER".

Dimensions:

Length: 10.5cm / 4.1 inches.
Maximum width: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good.
Agate handle in excellent condition.
Clear Hallmarks.

Postage:

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Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.
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£165

EXQUISITE GEORGIAN SILVER PILL BOX BY JOSEPH ...

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OCT95

This delightful Georgian silver pill box or patch box was made in 1826 by Joseph Taylor, a renowned Birmingham toy maker *. It is of rectangular form. The front cover is bright-engraved with criss-cross patterns surrounding a vacant roundel. The back engraved with a flower sprig surrounded by a prick-dot border. The sides reeded. The hinged lid with a raised thumb-piece opening to reveal a gilt interior.

* from the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.

Hallmarks:

I.T for Joseph Taylor.
Date letter "C" for 1826.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.

Condition:

Very goo.
Good hinge.
No trepairs.
Good clear hallmarks.

Dimensions:

3.5cm x 2cm.

Postage:

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£165

RARE GEORGE V SILVER "BOOK" STAMP CASE ...

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MAI71

This exquisite novelty George V silver stamp case was made in 1914 by the Birmingham silversmiths Crisford & Norris. It is modelled as a book and the swivel cover is engraved and enamelled with the lettering "stamps"
The sides with reeded decorations to emulate the pages of a book. The spine fitted with a suspension loop.
The plain back is fully hallmarked.
Gilt interior.

Hallmarks:

C&N for Crisford & Norris.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "p" for 1914.
Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

2.5cm x 3 cm.

Condition:
Good.
Minute losses to enamel.

Postage:

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£165

CHARMING CASED SET OF SIX ART NOUVEAU ...

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APR91

This delightful cased set of solid silver buttons is very much in the Art Nouveau manner. Each button pierced with sinuous designs. Fitted in the original and very pretty red Morocco leather case lined with green velvet.

Hallmarks:

JD over WD for James Deakin & Sons.
Chester Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "G" for 1907.

Dimensions:

Button diameter: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.
Box dimensions: 15cm x 3.5cm / 6 inches x 1.4 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Postage:

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£155

DELIGHTFUL GEORGE V SILVER "THISTLE" HAT PIN ...

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MAR88

This exquisite silver "Thistle" hat pin holder was made by the prolific Crisford & Norris and is dated Birmingham 1927. The plain circular loaded base with a central stem emanating from the original blue velvet cushion. The stem with a terminal modelled as a thistle and inset with an amber glass finial. The textured terminal with circular wirework frames designed to hold hat pins in place.

Hallmarks:

C&N for Crisford & Norris
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "C" for 1927.
Lion passant.

Condition:

Good.
Good set of marks.

Dimensions:

Height: 11cm - 4.5 inches.
Base diameter: 6cm - 2.4 inches.

Delivery:

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£150

RARE CASED VICTORIAN SILVER & AGATE "TROWEL" ...

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OCT98

This exquisite Victorian silver and hardstone "trowel" bookmark is dated Birmingham 1888. The engraved silver handle inlaid with bluey-grey Scottish agate. The blade fully hallmarked. Presented in a beautiful red Morocco leather case, the interior lined with velvet and satin and bearing the Harrods retailer's marks.

Hallmarks:

J.M for Joseph Moore
Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter "o" for 1888.
Lion passant.

Dimensions:

Length: 8.5cm / 3.3 inches.
Maximum width: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good.
Agate insets in perfect condition.
Clear Hallmarks.

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£150

RARE VICTORIAN SILVER TROWEL SHAPED BOOKMARK , ...

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MAR95

This delightful and rather unusual solid silver bookmark is dated Birmingham 1895. It is modelled as a trowel and has a very pretty embossed and pierced handle. The blade hallmarked for Birmingham 1895 and impressed sterling. It is a larger than usual example, making it very useable: a perfect gift for book lovers and avid readers.

Hallmarks:

Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter Gothic "v" for 1895.
Lion passant.
Impressed "Sterling"

Condition:

Very good.


Dimensions:

Length: 10cm / 3.6 inches.

Delivery:

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£135

GEORGE V ENGRAVED SILVER ENVELOPE STAMP CASE ...

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FEV62

This delightful George V silver stamp case is dated Chester 1913 and bears the marks of Albert Ernest Jenkins. Modelled as an envelope, the cover engraved with foliate scrolls. The back engraved with conforming decorations surrounding a vacant reserve. the side with ring attachment.

Hallmarks:

A.E.J. for Albert Ernest Jenkins.
Chester assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "N" for 1913.

Dimensions:

2.5cm x 3 cm.


Condition:

Good.
Back a little uneven at places.

Delivery:

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£130