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
RARE GEORGIAN SILVER TRAVELLING ETUI, CIRCA 1790 ...
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DEC90
This is an exquisite and rather rare late 18th Century English silver travelling etui. Of tapered form, both sides richly decorated with embossed flowers and mythical birds. The hinged cover operated by a push button to the front. The remaining tools comprising a steel blade, a silver toothpick and a silver case.
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: 8.5cm / 3.3 inches.
Width at widest: 5cm / 2 inches.
Condition:
Very good for its age.
Minor dings at places, barely noticeable and mentioned for accuracy.
Push button mechanism still opens and closes satisfactorily.
Postage:
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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: 8.5cm / 3.3 inches.
Width at widest: 5cm / 2 inches.
Condition:
Very good for its age.
Minor dings at places, barely noticeable and mentioned for accuracy.
Push button mechanism still opens and closes satisfactorily.
Postage:
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£295
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
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.
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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
19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER INLAID TORTOISESHELL SOUVENIR ...
Item Ref
DEC70
This charming silver and pique tortoiseshell "souvenir" aide memoire or carnet de bal was made in France circa 1880. Of rounded rectangular form, the front inlaid with silver pique decorations surrounding an initialled cartouche. The back inlaid with a small silver motif. The original pencil slides out and allows the opening of the case. The interior with teal moire silk. The original pages with days of the week preceded by a souvenir notebook. Exquisite!
Hallmarks:
Unmarked but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
11cm x 7cm x 1cm
4.1 inches x 2.6 inches x 0.4 inches.
Condition:
Good condition.
Crisp engravings.
Clean Interior.
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Hallmarks:
Unmarked but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
11cm x 7cm x 1cm
4.1 inches x 2.6 inches x 0.4 inches.
Condition:
Good condition.
Crisp engravings.
Clean Interior.
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£220
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
UNUSUAL EDWARDIAN SILVER AND BANDED AGATE TROWEL ...
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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.
Postage:
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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
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.
Postage:
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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..
SOLD
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