FABULOUS GEORGE V SILVER TEA CADDY BY ...

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AVR80

This superb quality solid silver bombe-shaped tea caddy has a very elegant and unusual design. Of tapering rectangular form, the sides applied with fretwork decorations. The elegant concave hinged cover with leaf-capped flame finial opening to reveal the original gilt interior. The rectangular base raised on four scroll pad feet. It has an excellent silver gauge and feels satisfyingly heavy.

Hallmarks:

WH for Walker & Hall.
Sheffield Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "g" for 1924.

Dimensions and Weight:

Height up to finial: 11cm / 4.4 inches
Width: 10cm / 4 inches.
Depth: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Weight: 274g / 9 and 3/4 oz.

Condition

Very good.
No dings. No dents. No repairs.
Good hinge.
Minor surface wear, commensurate with age and use.

Postage:

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£695

RARE FRANCHINI & BIGAGLIA MURANO MURRINE GLASS ...

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MAI91

This rare 19th Century Venetian Pietro Bigaglia and Jacopo Franchini Murrine* glass scent bottle dates circa 1850. The bottle with a vibrant silver aventurine glass background and swirling hues of blue and white. The body with a total of eight star-shaped canes also known as murrine inclusions.

The neck adorned with a gilt metal hinged cap topped with a red glass jewel. The hinged lid opening to reveal the original cork and black glass stopper.

* Pietro Bigaglia and Jacopo Franchini were two of the most accomplished glassmakers working in Venice in the 19th century and their scent bottles are very collectable. Murrine glass was created by combining different glass pigments together when cold and heated in a kiln so the glass components melt and bond together to form a multi-coloured mosaic.

Condition:

Very good.
Lid in good condition.
Glass in very good condition.
No chips or cracks.
Original stopper

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm / 2.4 inches.
Width: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Depth: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.

Postage:

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Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.
Postage USA (including US import duties): £50.00

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£595

VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER ARTICULATED FISH SPICE BOX, ...

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AVR77

This finely executed 19th Century silver articulated fish spice box dates circa 1880. Realistically modelled in the form of a fish with an articulated body and standing on fins, allowing the position to be upright or laying flat. The hinged cover is the head and has a hook fastening. These spice boxes were usually copies of a Georgian English design and were around the 1880s. Generally used as spice containers, they may also have been used by some gentlemen for storing their snuff. They are rather scarce and hence command high prices.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked but tested as silver.

Condition:

Very good condition.
Hinge secure and strong..
No repairs.
Articulated body works smoothly.
Fish stands nicely on its fins.
Fins undamaged.

Dimensions:

Length: 13cm / 5 inches.
Maximum width: 5cm / 2 inches.
Maximum height: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.
Postage USA (including US import duties): £75.00

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£495

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.

Postage:

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Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.
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£495

CASED SET OF SIX SOLID SILVER NAPKIN ...

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MAR72

This superb quality cased set of solid silver napkin rings bear the marks of Charles Turman Burrows Of circular form, each napkin pierced with geometric patterns. They are presented in their original leather case, with a Royal blue satin interior. They have good silver gauge

Hallmarks:

B&Co for Broadway & Co.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letters "g" "h" and "l" for 1907 and 1910.

Dimensions:

Napkin rings:

Diameter: 4.5 cm / 1.6 inches.
Height: 3 cm / 1.1 inches.
Combined weight: 156 g /
Box: 10 cm x 11.5 cm / 4 inches x 4.5 inches.

Condition:

The napkin rings are in very good condition.
The box is in very good condition,

Postage:

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£425

UNUSUAL VICTORIAN SILVER "BASKET-WEAVE" TEA CADDY BY ...

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AVR95

This small and exquisite solid silver tea caddy was made by the excellent silversmiths Martin Hall & Co and is dated Sheffield 1898. Of oval form, the sides with basket-weave motif. It has a fully hallmarked pull-off cover and base.

Hallmarks:

RM over EH for Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall.
(Martin Hall & Co)
Sheffield Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letters "f" for 1898


Dimensions:

Height: 7.5cm / 3 inches.
Width: 6cm / 2.2 inches.
Depth: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Weight: 69 g / 2.1 oz.

Condition

Very good.
Very minor dings. No dents. No repairs.

Postage:

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Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.
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£395

ELEGANT ART DECO SILVER HIP FLASK BY ...

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DEC86

This distinctive solid silver hip flask was made by William Neale and is hallmarked for Birmingham 1920. It has an unusual curved crescent form designed to fit comfortably in a pocket and a hinged flip bayonet lid with locking mechanism. The inner flip lid impressed with a patented registration number.
The flat narrow pedestal base allowing the flask to stand upright. It has a good silver gauge and all parts are separately hallmarked.

Hallmarks:

WN for William Neale.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "u" for 1920.
Lion Passant.
RD number: 649007

Condition:

Very good.
No dings or dents.
Good watertight seal on the lid.

Dimensions and Weight:

Height: 8cm / 3 inches.
Width: 9.5cm / 3.6 inches.
Depth: 2 cm / 0.6 inches.
Weight: 4.3oz / 122g.

Postage:

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£375

RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER HEDGEHOG PIN CUSHION BY ...

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MAI89

This exquisite Edwardian silver hedgehog pin cushion bears the marks of Adie & Lovekin and is dated Birmingham 1906. The textured body pierced with small holes to place pins. Silver hedgehog pin cushions in good condition are few and far between and this is a lovely example.

Hallmarks:

A&LLD for Adie & Lovekin.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "g" for 1906.

Condition:

Very good.
Body in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Length: 4cm / 1.5 inches.
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Postage:

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£350

RARE VICTORIAN SILVER SNAKE SCENT BOTTLE BY ...

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DEC87

This fabulous silver mounted "snake" green glass scent bottle was made by Levi & Salaman and is dated Birmingham 1897 . The pale green cylindrical glass body with a coiled silver snake , its head on the collar. The hinged lid opening to reveal a rich gilt interior. The neck fitted with the original glass stopper. Snake scent bottles are very few and far between and this is a wonderful example.

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "x" for 1897.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Impressed "Sterling: at teh back of the lid.

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm / 2.4 inches.
Diameter: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good.
No damage to the glass.
Silver top in very good , smooth condition.
Strong hinge.
Original stopper.
Postage:

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£345

FABULOUS GEORGIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX BY THOMAS ...

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JANV89

This beautiful Georgian silver snuff box is dated Birmingham 1827 and was made by the renowned Thomas Shaw, who was part of the "toy making" fraternity . Of conventional rectangular form, the front with vacant cartouche and the back with an engine-turned background. The hinged cover with a raised thumb piece and engined-turned borders. The sides embossed with foliate decorations. Opening to reveal the original rich gilt interior. Excellent silver gauge, feels heavy when picked up.

* 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:

TS for Thomas Shaw.
Duty Mark.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "C" for 1827.

Condition:

Very good.
Good hinge .
Interior gilding in original condition.
Shuts nicely.

Dimensions:

Length: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Height: 1cm / 0.3 inches.
Width: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Weight: 61g / 2.1 ounces

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£325

RARE 19TH C. FRENCH SILVER CLICHY GLASS ...

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AVR78

This fabulous 19th Century French silver Clichy "pate de verre" scent bottle dates circa 1870. The sliced-cut glass slender body a stunning pink mottled glass colour The neck mounted with a beautiful embossed hinged silver lid and fitted with a clear glass stopper.

Hallmarks:

Boar head in a lozenge (French mark for small articles)
Maker's mark.

Dimensions:

Height: 7.5cm - 2.6 inches.
Maximum width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Depth: 1.5 cm / 0.4 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.
Glass in very good condition.
Inside of neck in excellent condition. No cracks.
Silver lid in very good condition.

Delivery:

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Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

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£325

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.

Postage:

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Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.
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£325