RARE AND FABULOUS SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET ...

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AOUT87

This exceptional large cast silver "owl" pepper and salt set was made by the renowned Tiffany &Co for their Bond Street branch and is dated London 1968. Each cast body with naturalistic plumage and inset with characterful glass eyes. Both salt and pepper with a hallmarked secure pull-off cover. It is the large example, it has an excellent silver gauge and the quality is wonderful. A superb and rare owl cruet set by the celebrated Tiffany.

Hallmarks

Fully hallmarked on each tail.
Inner covers partially hallmarked with Lion Passant, Date letter and size letter.

Hallmarks:

T&C for Tiffany & Co.
Lion Passant
London Assay Mark
Date letter "n" for 1968.
Stamped "Sterling England on base"

Condition

Excellent.

Dimension and Combined weight

Height: 7cm / 2.3 inches
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches
Depth: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

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£950

RARE 18TH C. FRENCH SILVER TRAVELLING ETUI ...

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DEC65

This rare and exquisite 18th Century French silver travelling etui dates circa 1780. Of oval section and tapering form, chased all over with foliate scrolls and set with five aventurine blue and gold panels. The front with push button opening to reveal a fitted interior. The tools comprising a pair of steel scissors with oval silver loops, a hallmarked miniature silver pencil, a pair of steel dividers, s silver bodkin, an ear wax spoon.

In Georgian times, etuis (word of French origin) were very popular. They were small, usually ornamental cases for holding articles such as needles, scent bottles, grooming items.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was often the case with these type of objects but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Width at widest: 4cm / 1.4 inches.

Condition:

Very good for its age.
A good selection of tools still present.
Push button mechanism still opens and closes satisfactorily.
Good hinge.
Aventurine panels all intact.

A fabulous and rare item.

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£795

SUPERB MID-CENTURY SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET SET ...

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OCT77

This fabulous cast silver "owl" pepper and salt set was made by the renowned silversmith Richard Comyns in 1961 and 1963. Each cast body with naturalistic plumage and inset with characterful glass eyes. Both with a hallmarked secure pull-off cover. They have an excellent silver gauge and the quality is wonderful. A superb cruet set by the celebrated Comyns family.

Hallmarks

Fully hallmarked on each tail.
RC for Richard Comyns.
London Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Pepper with date letter "f" for 1911.
Salt with date letter "h" for 1963.
Inner covers partially hallmarked with Lion Passant and date letters


Condition

Excellent.

Dimension and Combined weight

Height: 6cm / 2.3 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Depth: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

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£695

EXQUISITE EDWARDIAN SILVER DUCK PIN CUSHION BY ...

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MARS78

This delightful and unusual Edwardian silver duck pin cushion bears the marks of Sydney & Co and is dated Birmingham 1908. The body with detailed plumage rests on a circular base. The eyes inset with turquoise cabochons, a rare and exquisite detail. The original cushion finished in teal velvet. The underside with green Morocco leather.

Hallmarks:

S&C for Sydney & Co.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
RD number

Condition:

Good
Body in good condition, with a few creases commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Length: 6cm / 2.2 inches.
Height: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inches.

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£325

CASED SET OF FOUR EDWARDIAN SOLID SILVER ...

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MARS86

This is a gorgeous cased set of four Edwardian solid silver napkin rings. They are dated Sheffield 1907 and bear the marks of Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd. Each of shaped, scrolled and pierced form with central circular cartouche. Presented in a smart leather box lined with blue velvet and satin.

Hallmarks:

CB&S for the Cooper Brothers
Sheffield Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "p" for 1907.

Condition:

Very good.
Minor surface wear, commensurate with age and use.

Dimensions and Weight:

Width: 4.5cm / 2 inches.
Height: 4cm / 1.6 inches.
Combined weight: 99g / 3 oz.

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£325

VERY RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE THIMBLE/TAPE MEASURE ...

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DEC97

This exquisite and very unusual Georgian silver thimble/ tape measure combination dates circa 1800. The thimble with drum-shaped filigree body surrounding a vacant cartouche. The base of the thimble screwing onto the conforming drum-shaped tape measure. The tape measure with domed winder and suspension loop. Retaining its original silk tape. The tape starting at 4 inches (it incurred a little loss in the last 225 years!)

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as is practically always the case with filigree items, but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.5cm / 2,.2 inches.
Maximum diameter: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good
No damage to the filigree work.
Winding mechanism still working.

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£295

SMALL EDWARDIAN SILVER "HATCHING CHICK" PIN CUSHION ...

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MARS92

This delightful silver "hatching chick" pin cushion was designed by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan & Co and is fully hallmarked for Chester 1909. The pin cushion is designed as a newly hatched chick sitting in half an egg shell. It is beautifully detailed, with the chick's back being the cushion, which is finished in pink velvet. The chick is 'weighted' in such a way that, should it be knocked over, it will 'right' itself.

Hallmarks:

SM & Co for Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd.
Lion passant.
Chester Assay mark.
Date letter "I" for 1909.
RD number: 475678

Condition:

Very good.
Silver casing in good condition.
Base with some unevenness.
Velvet in very good condition.

Dimensions:

Length (beak to tail): 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Height: 2cm / 0.7 inch
Width: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.

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£295

LARGE EDWARDIAN SILVER “ PIG” PIN CUSHION ...

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MARS80

This fabulous and very collectable silver mounted “pig” pin cushion was made by the renowned Adie & Lovekin and is dated Birmingham 1907. It is a sizeable example, measuring a little 3 inches long and 1.5 inches high. The silver casing beautifully modelled and with lots of character. Fitted with a dark blue velvet cushion.

Hallmarks:

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

Dimensions:

Length: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Maximum width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Maximum height: 3cm / 1.5 inches.

Condition:

Silver casing in very good condition.
Blue velvet cushion in very good order.

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£295

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.

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£295

VERY RARE VICTORIAN SILVER VASELINE GLASS SCENT ...

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JUIL84

This is a unique and beautiful Victorian silver mounted vaseline / uranium glass scent bottle. The swirly body a gorgeous pale yellow vaseline glass graduated colour. The neck with a hinged silver lid, the neck with a vaseline cabochon.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as it was very often the case with scent bottle lids but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height: 7.5cm - 3 inches.
Diameter: 3cm - 2 incesh.

Condition:

Glass in very good condition.
Inside of neck in excellent condition. No cracks.
Silver lid in very good condition.
silver spring-cap lid fully functioning.

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£295

EXQUISITE CHESTER SILVER COCKTAIL PURSE/ CARD CASE ...

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JUIL96

This delightful Edwardian silver cocktail purse / visiting card case is dated Chester 1910 and was made by the Stokes & Ireland. Of rounded rectangular form, the front exquisitely engraved with neo-classical motifs . The back with conforming decorations. The interior with several compartments lined with the original blue moire silk. The sides fitted with a chain and suspension ring to allow a lady to hold her purse while holding her cocktail glass.

Hallmarks:

S.I.ld for Stokes & Ireland.
Lion Passant
Chester Assay Mark
Date letter "K" for 1910.

Dimensions:

11cm x 8cm.
4 inches x 3 inches.

Condition:

Silver case in excellent condition with no dings or dents.
Good hinge, snaps shut.
Good hallmarks.
Clean Interior, still very bright in colour.

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£295

ELEGANT EDWARDIAN SILVER TEA CADDY BY THE ...

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OCT80

This good quality, good gauge, solid silver sugar bowl is dated Chester 1908 and bears the marks of the Barker Brothers. Of traditional form, the fluted lower section raised on a flat oval pedestal base. The domed hinged lid with decorative flame finial. The interior with the original pale gilt wash.

Hallmarks:

HEB over FEB for the Barker Brothers.
Chester Assay.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "H" for 1908.

Dimensions and weight:

Height up to finial: 12cm / 3 inches.
Length:: 10cm / 4 inches.
Width: 8.5 cm / 3.2 inches.
Weight: 135 g / 4.3 oz.

Condition:

In very good condition.
Hallmarks a little faint but readable .
Partial hallmarks on inner lid very crisp.

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£285