VERY RARE ART DECO SILVER TRUMPS MARKER ...
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SEPT74
This is a rare cube shaped Art Deco silver trumps marker. Each side inset with celluloid panels picturing the four suits and with two plain sides for "No Trumps". Hallmarked for Birmingham 1924, it bears the marks of Lawrence Emanuel, who specialised in unusual Novelty items.
Hallmarks:
LE for Lawrence Emanuel.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "z" for 1924.
Dimensions:
Length: 3cm / 1.2 inches
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Depth: 3cm / 1.2inches.
Condition:
Good.
A couple of suits partially rubbed.
A minor dent to one corner.
A slight crease on the suit of heart panel.
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Hallmarks:
LE for Lawrence Emanuel.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "z" for 1924.
Dimensions:
Length: 3cm / 1.2 inches
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Depth: 3cm / 1.2inches.
Condition:
Good.
A couple of suits partially rubbed.
A minor dent to one corner.
A slight crease on the suit of heart panel.
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£225
SMALL & EXQUISITE ART DECO SILVER & ...
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OCT67
This delightful sterling silver and guilloche enamel butterfly brooch has a beautiful lilac coloured enamel and a gorgeous pale green centre. it bears the marks of the renowned John Atkins & Sons and dates circa 1930. It is very dainty measuring 3cm across the top wing span. The hallmarked silver back with a "C" catch. A gorgeous butterfly brooch in wonderful condition by a renowned silversmith.
Hallmarks:
JA&S For John Atkins & Sons.
Sterling Silver.
Dimensions:
Maximum Width: 3cm / 1.1 inches
Height: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Enamel in pristine condition.
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Hallmarks:
JA&S For John Atkins & Sons.
Sterling Silver.
Dimensions:
Maximum Width: 3cm / 1.1 inches
Height: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Enamel in pristine condition.
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£195
VICTORIAN SILVER SINGLE SOVEREIGN CASE BY SAMPSON ...
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NOVE76
This Victorian solid silver single sovereign case was made by the renowned Sampson Mordan and is dated London 1885. Both front and back embossed with wrythen fluted decorations. The front with vacant roundel .The sprung hinged cover operated by a push button. Opens to reveal a spring loaded compartment.
Suspension loop.
All sprung mechanisms in good order.
Hallmarks:
S.Mf or Sampson Mordan.
London Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "K" for 1885.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches
Weight: 27 g .
Condition:
Good.
Sprung mechanisms in very good order.
Push button in very good order.
Snaps shut nicely.
Strong hinge.
Maker's marks very clear.
Font roundel with minor crease.
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Suspension loop.
All sprung mechanisms in good order.
Hallmarks:
S.Mf or Sampson Mordan.
London Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "K" for 1885.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches
Weight: 27 g .
Condition:
Good.
Sprung mechanisms in very good order.
Push button in very good order.
Snaps shut nicely.
Strong hinge.
Maker's marks very clear.
Font roundel with minor crease.
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£185
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.
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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.
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£155
RARE NOVELTY SILVER 'MR PUNCH' BOOKMARK BY ...
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AUG87
This charming and rather rare George V Novelty silver bookmark was made by the renowned Adie & Lovekin and is dated Birmingham 1924. Modelled as "Mr Punch" it has a fully hallmarked blade.
Hallmarks:
A&L for Adie & Lovekin.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "z" for 1924.
Condition:
Blade a little uneven.
Crisp hallmarks.
Dimensions:
Length: 6.5cm / 2.4 inches.
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Hallmarks:
A&L for Adie & Lovekin.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "z" for 1924.
Condition:
Blade a little uneven.
Crisp hallmarks.
Dimensions:
Length: 6.5cm / 2.4 inches.
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£145
SCOTTISH SILVER TROWEL SHAPED BOOKMARK BY W.H. ...
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OCT96
This delightful solid silver & mother of pearl bookmark was made by W H Collins & Co and is dated Glasgow 1930. It is modelled as a trowel and has a mother of pearl handle. The blade bearing a full set of hallmarks. The Scottish silver Assay marks makes it all the more desirable.
Hallmarks:
W.H.C for W H Collins & Co.
Glasgow Assay Mark.
Lion Rampan.
Date letter "h" for 1930.
Condition:
Very good.
Dimensions:
Length: 7.5cm / 3 inches.
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Hallmarks:
W.H.C for W H Collins & Co.
Glasgow Assay Mark.
Lion Rampan.
Date letter "h" for 1930.
Condition:
Very good.
Dimensions:
Length: 7.5cm / 3 inches.
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£130
RARE GEORGIAN SILVER TRAVELLING CORKSCREW BY JOSEPH ...
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JUIN62
This exquisite and very rare Georgian silver travelling corkscrew is dated Birmingham 1794 and was made by the prolific silversmith John Taylor, who specialised in small pieces and objects of vertu.
The silver collar with a stunning green stained ivory barrel-shaped handle. The reeded cover unscrews to reveal the original steel helix. The cover is fully hallmarked at the base, which is quite unusual and is a bonus.
Hallmarks:
IT for Joseph Taylor.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "w" for 1794.
Duty Mark.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Height: 8cm / 3 inches.
Width: 5cm / 2 inches.
Condition:
Very good
Silver in very good condition..
The silver collar with a stunning green stained ivory barrel-shaped handle. The reeded cover unscrews to reveal the original steel helix. The cover is fully hallmarked at the base, which is quite unusual and is a bonus.
Hallmarks:
IT for Joseph Taylor.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "w" for 1794.
Duty Mark.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Height: 8cm / 3 inches.
Width: 5cm / 2 inches.
Condition:
Very good
Silver in very good condition..
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RARE & EXQUISITE GEORGIAN SILVER NUTMEG GRATER ...
Item Ref
FEV80
This wonderful Georgian silver nutmeg grater bears the marks of the prolific silversmith Joseph Taylor who was part of the Birmingham toy making * fraternity. It is dated Birmingham 1799 and is in very good order, it is fully hallmarked, which was not often the case. The bright-cut oval body is the perfect size to house a nutmeg. The bright-cut domed pull-off cover opens to reveal the original steel grater. The base with pull-off cover. The lid hallmarked with maker's marks. The inner base fully hallmarked. The base initialled. It is a wonderful and complete example.
* 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.
Dimensions:
3.5cm x 2.5cm X 2.5cm.
Hallmarks:
I.T for Joseph Taylor.
Date letter "b" for 1799.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Very good for age.
Cover in good condition
Minor dings to the main body.
Clear hallmarks.
Crisp decorations.
Postage:
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* 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.
Dimensions:
3.5cm x 2.5cm X 2.5cm.
Hallmarks:
I.T for Joseph Taylor.
Date letter "b" for 1799.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Very good for age.
Cover in good condition
Minor dings to the main body.
Clear hallmarks.
Crisp decorations.
Postage:
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GEORGIAN SILVER NUTMEG GRATER BY JOSEPH WILLMORE, ...
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JAN70
This exquisite Georgian silver nutmeg grater bears the marks of the prolific silversmith Joseph Willmore who was part of the Birmingham toy making * fraternity. It is dated Birmingham 1801 and is in excellent order, it is fully hallmarked, which was not often the case. The bright-cut rectangular body is the perfect size to house a nutmeg, as can be seen on one of my images. The pull-off cover opens to reveal the original steel grater. The base with pull-off cover. The lid hallmarked with maker's marks. The base fully hallmarked..
* 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.
Dimensions:
3.2cm x 2.5cm X 2.5cm.
Hallmarks:
JW for Jospeh Willmore.
Date letter "d" for 1801.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Excellent.
No dings, repairs dents to the cover or main body.
Clear hallmarks.
Crisp decorations.
Postage:
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* 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.
Dimensions:
3.2cm x 2.5cm X 2.5cm.
Hallmarks:
JW for Jospeh Willmore.
Date letter "d" for 1801.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Excellent.
No dings, repairs dents to the cover or main body.
Clear hallmarks.
Crisp decorations.
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GEORGIAN SILVER NUTMEG GRATER BY SAMUEL PEMBERTON. ...
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JANV95
This exquisite and very unusual Georgian nutmeg grater bears the marks of the sought-after silversmith Samuel Pemberton and is dated Birmingham 1795. Nutmeg graters are scarce and usually in poor condition. This one is in excellent order, is fully hallmarked, which is not always the case.
The bright-cut cylindrical body is the perfect size to house a nutmeg, as can be seen on one of my images. The pull-off domed cover opens to reveal the original steel grater. The lower section with a pull-off lid protecting the grater. The inner lid is fully hallmarked.
Hallmarks:
S.P for Samuel Pemberton..
Date letter "x" for 1795.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Very good.
No dings, repairs dents to the cover or main body.
Pull-off base in excellent condition.
Clear hallmarks.
Crisp decorations.
One minor split on domed cover, commensurate with age, tiny and mentioned for accuracy.
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The bright-cut cylindrical body is the perfect size to house a nutmeg, as can be seen on one of my images. The pull-off domed cover opens to reveal the original steel grater. The lower section with a pull-off lid protecting the grater. The inner lid is fully hallmarked.
Hallmarks:
S.P for Samuel Pemberton..
Date letter "x" for 1795.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Very good.
No dings, repairs dents to the cover or main body.
Pull-off base in excellent condition.
Clear hallmarks.
Crisp decorations.
One minor split on domed cover, commensurate with age, tiny and mentioned for accuracy.
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GEORGIAN SILVER NUTMEG GRATER BY THOMAS WILLMORE, ...
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JUIN98
This exquisite Georgian nutmeg grater bears the marks of the sought-after silversmith Thomas Willmore and is dated Birmingham 1801. Nutmeg graters are scarce and usually in poor condition. This one is in excellent order, is fully hallmarked, which is not always the case.
The bright-cut rectangular body is the perfect size to house a nutmeg, as can be seen on one of my images. The hinged cover opens to reveal the original steel grater. The inner lid is fully hallmarked.
Hallmarks:
TW for Thomas Willmore
Date letter "i" for 1806.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Excellent
No dings, repairs dents to the cover or main body.
Hinge in excellent condition.
Clear hallmarks.
Crisp decorations.
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The bright-cut rectangular body is the perfect size to house a nutmeg, as can be seen on one of my images. The hinged cover opens to reveal the original steel grater. The inner lid is fully hallmarked.
Hallmarks:
TW for Thomas Willmore
Date letter "i" for 1806.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Excellent
No dings, repairs dents to the cover or main body.
Hinge in excellent condition.
Clear hallmarks.
Crisp decorations.
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VICTORIAN SILVER COMBINATION VESTA/ SOVEREIGN HOLDER / ...
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JANV63
This is a rare Victorian silver combination Vesta/Sovereign Holder/Stamp Holder with Toothpick and Pencil. It is fully hallmarked for Chester 1898 and bears the Patent number 4709. The front engraved with initials and a crest, the back plain. The lid with spring mechanism incorporates a striker. The back with hinged cover opens to reveal a sovereign holder and a stamp compartment.
The spine fitted with suspemsion loop. by Wm Neale. I
It is rare to find one of these in complete form.
Hallmarks:
D&F for Deakin & Francis.
Chester Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "P" for 1898
Dimensions:
Length: 6cm / 2.4 inches.
Width: 3.5cm / 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Spring mechanism in good working order.
Stamp lid snaps shut.
Minor surface scratching commensurate with age.
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The spine fitted with suspemsion loop. by Wm Neale. I
It is rare to find one of these in complete form.
Hallmarks:
D&F for Deakin & Francis.
Chester Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "P" for 1898
Dimensions:
Length: 6cm / 2.4 inches.
Width: 3.5cm / 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Spring mechanism in good working order.
Stamp lid snaps shut.
Minor surface scratching commensurate with age.
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SOLD
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