RARE 18TH C. FRENCH SILVER TRAVELLING ETUI ...
Item Ref
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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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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£795
VERY RARE GEORGIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL FRUIT ...
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MARS86
This is a rare and exquisite Georgian silver folding silver fruit fork & knife set. Both knife and fork with tortoiseshell handles inset with silver decorations and boasting reeded silver ferrules. Each engraved blade partially hallmarked; ie no maker's mark or date letter, which was very often the case with fruit knives and forks. This is a rarely seen set.
Hallmarks:
Duty Mark (George III)
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Fork: 14 cm / 5.4 inches open.
7.5cm / 3 inches closed.
Knife: 13cm / 5.1 inches open.
Condition:
Very good condition for the age.
No damage to the tortoiseshell.
Dual folding spring mechanism in very good working order on the fork a little soft on the knife.
A bit of wear on knife ferrule.
Good clear hallmarks.
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Hallmarks:
Duty Mark (George III)
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Fork: 14 cm / 5.4 inches open.
7.5cm / 3 inches closed.
Knife: 13cm / 5.1 inches open.
Condition:
Very good condition for the age.
No damage to the tortoiseshell.
Dual folding spring mechanism in very good working order on the fork a little soft on the knife.
A bit of wear on knife ferrule.
Good clear hallmarks.
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£325
RARE GEORGIAN SILVER AND MOTHER OF PEARL ...
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MARS90
This is a delightful and rare Georgian silver folding silver fruit fork & fruit knife fitted in a Georgian red leather case. Both knife and fork with engraved mother of pearl handles inset with tiny silver buttons and boasting reeded silver ferrules. Each engraved blade partially hallmarked; ie no maker's mark or date letter, which was very often the case with fruit knives and forks. They are not a pair as such but fit beautiful in their tactile red leather sheath. A rare occurrence. All in very good condition.
Hallmarks:
Duty Mark (George III)
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Fork: 14 cm / 5.4 inches open.
7.5cm / 3 inches closed.
Knife: 13cm / 5.1 inches open.
Condition:
Very good condition.
No damage to the mother of pearl.
Dual folding spring mechanism in very good working order on the fork and good order of the knife..
Good clear hallmarks.
Red leather case in very good order.
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Hallmarks:
Duty Mark (George III)
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Fork: 14 cm / 5.4 inches open.
7.5cm / 3 inches closed.
Knife: 13cm / 5.1 inches open.
Condition:
Very good condition.
No damage to the mother of pearl.
Dual folding spring mechanism in very good working order on the fork and good order of the knife..
Good clear hallmarks.
Red leather case in very good order.
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£295
ART DECO CASED SET OF SIX STERLING ...
Item Ref
JANV77
This exquisite Art Deco sterling silver set of six cocktail sticks is dated Birmingham 1928. The sticks having hand-enamelled cockerel mounts on sterling silver gilt sticks and presented in the original box.
Hallmarks:
A.S for Adolph Scott.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion passant.
Date letter "D" for 1928.
Back of cockerel impressed with "MADE IN ENGLAND"
Dimensions:
Length: 8cm / 3.2 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Sticks in very good condition.
Box in equally good condition.
Delivery:
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Hallmarks:
A.S for Adolph Scott.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion passant.
Date letter "D" for 1928.
Back of cockerel impressed with "MADE IN ENGLAND"
Dimensions:
Length: 8cm / 3.2 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Sticks in very good condition.
Box in equally good condition.
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£225
UNUSUAL EDWARDIAN SILVER AND BANDED AGATE TROWEL ...
Item Ref
DEC83
This delightful and rather rare silver and hardstone "trowel" bookmark is dated Birmingham 1908 and bears the marks of the renowned Crisford & Norris. The engraved silver ferrule inset with a banded agate handle. The agate handle a delicate and elegant colour. The blade fully hallmarked. it is a good useable size.
Hallmarks:
C&N for Crisford & Norris
Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
Lion passant (Partially obstructed by handle)
Dimensions:
Length: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Maximum width: 2cm / 0.6 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Agate handle in perfect condition.
Clear Hallmarks.
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Hallmarks:
C&N for Crisford & Norris
Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
Lion passant (Partially obstructed by handle)
Dimensions:
Length: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Maximum width: 2cm / 0.6 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Agate handle in perfect condition.
Clear Hallmarks.
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£165
CHARMING CASED SET OF SIX ART NOUVEAU ...
Item Ref
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
EDWARDIAN SILVER TROWEL SHAPED BOOKMARK BY CRISFORD ...
Item Ref
DEC69
This delightful solid silver bookmark was made by the prolific silversmiths Crisford & Norris and is dated Birmingham 1908. It is modelled as a trowel and has a very pretty embossed handle. The blade fully hallmarked. Crisford & Norris made unique silver items during the late Victorian era and the early part of the 20th Century. Their speciality being, pin cushions, babies rattles, bookmarks, nurses buckles and other numerous novelty silver items.
Hallmarks:
C&N for Crisford & Norris (partially obstructed by handle).
Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
Lion passant.
Condition:
Very good.
A little waviness to the blade, commensurate with age and use.
Dimensions:
Length: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
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Hallmarks:
C&N for Crisford & Norris (partially obstructed by handle).
Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
Lion passant.
Condition:
Very good.
A little waviness to the blade, commensurate with age and use.
Dimensions:
Length: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
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£125
MID-CENTURY SILVER NAPKIN CLIP, BIRMINGHAM 1973
Item Ref
JANV82
This is a solid silver Mid-Century solid silver napkin clip or napkin holder. Of traditional rounded form, this practical item allows the napkin to be secured in place between the two roundels. The back hooks onto one's shirt.
Hallmarks:
T.P
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "y" for 1973
Lion Passant.
Condition:
Very good.
Sliding mechanism in good order.
Dimensions:
Length: 3.5cm / 1.4 inches.
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Hallmarks:
T.P
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "y" for 1973
Lion Passant.
Condition:
Very good.
Sliding mechanism in good order.
Dimensions:
Length: 3.5cm / 1.4 inches.
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£50
RARE GEORGIAN SILVER TRAVELLING CORKSCREW BY JOSEPH ...
Item Ref
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.
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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, ...
Item Ref
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.
Postage:
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GEORGIAN SILVER NUTMEG GRATER BY THOMAS WILLMORE, ...
Item Ref
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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