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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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
RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE NEEDLE BOOK, CIRCA ...
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NOVE70
This gorgeous Georgian silver filigree needle book dates circa 1795. Both front and back covers in elaborate scrolling quill work, the front with a central shield bearing the initial "M". The interior green moire silk lined with wallet compartment, The loops fitted with the original bone stylus.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as was very often the case with such items but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
7.4cm x4.7cm.
Condition:
Very good.
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Hallmarks:
Unmarked as was very often the case with such items but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
7.4cm x4.7cm.
Condition:
Very good.
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£255
TWO VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLES FITTED IN A ...
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DEC98
This utterly charming and very unusual Victorian Novelty thimble holder is in the form of an opera glass case or binocular case. It comprises two Victorian silver thimbles, both dated 1894. One by the collectable Charles Horner, Chester 1894, the other by John Culver, Birmingham 1894. The green leather case with original interior. Truly delightful!
Hallmarks:
Thimble 1:
C.H for Charles Horner
Chester Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "K" for 1894.
Thimble 2:
J.C for John Culver.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "u" for 1894.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Width: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
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Hallmarks:
Thimble 1:
C.H for Charles Horner
Chester Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "K" for 1894.
Thimble 2:
J.C for John Culver.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "u" for 1894.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Width: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
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£225
EDWARDIAN SPOT HAMMERED SILVER "CANOE" PIN ...
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OCT87
This exquisite and rather rare solid silver pin cushion in the form of a canoe is dated Birmingham 1905 and bears the mark of the sought-after silversmiths Saunders & Shepherd. The spot hammered silver casing fitted with a blue velvet cushion. The base fully hallmarked.
Hallmarks:
CS*FS for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "e" for 1905.
Dimensions:
Length: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
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Hallmarks:
CS*FS for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "e" for 1905.
Dimensions:
Length: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
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£195
RARE FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL MOTHER OF PEARL ...
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JUIN58
This is a rare and elegant mid-19th Century French Palais Royal needle box. The slant cover engraved with the words "Aiguilles" - Needles - and heightened in navy blue. It was designed to hold needle packets hence no lining was required.
Dimensions:
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Depth: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Condition:
Excellent.
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Dimensions:
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Depth: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Condition:
Excellent.
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£195
EDWARDIAN SILVER PIN CUSHION BY EDWARD SOUTER ...
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OCT95
This unusual and decorative Edwardian silver pin cushion is dated Birmingham 1908 and was made by the prolific Edward Souter Barnsley. Of domed circular form, the blue velvet cushion fitted with a sterling silver cover pierced with geometric designs. The base with the original blue velvet.
Hallmarks:
E.S.B for Edward Souter Barnsley.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 5.5cm / 2 inches.
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Silver cover in good condition, no losses, no dents.
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Hallmarks:
E.S.B for Edward Souter Barnsley.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 5.5cm / 2 inches.
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Silver cover in good condition, no losses, no dents.
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£195
EXQUISITE EARLY VICTORIAN TORTOISESHELL NEEDLE BOX, CIRCA ...
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APR96
This delightful and rare mid-19th Century tortoiseshell casket is designed to hold sewing pin packs. In the form of a miniature knife box, the sloped hinged cover pulls off to reveal the original paper lining.
Dimensions:
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1.1 inches.
Depth: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Condition:
Excellent condition for its age.
Very rarely are these tortoiseshell sewing objects seen in such condition:
No losses, tortoiseshell panels all intact , glossy appearance, pristine interior.
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Dimensions:
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1.1 inches.
Depth: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Condition:
Excellent condition for its age.
Very rarely are these tortoiseshell sewing objects seen in such condition:
No losses, tortoiseshell panels all intact , glossy appearance, pristine interior.
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£165
CASED MID-CENTURY SILVER & AGATE THIMBLE BY ...
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OCT86
This is a gorgeous and unusual solid silver thimble with a dark blue agate top. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1966 and bears the marks of Carrington & Co. It has a plain band to the base, engraved flowerhead designs to the middle section. Stamped for size 7.
Presented in a Morocco leather case, lined with blue velvet and cream satin.
Hallmarks:
C&C for Carrington & Co.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "R" for 1966.
Size number 7.
Dimensions:
Height of the case: 3.5 cm
Height of the thimble: 2.5cm
Diameter: 1.6cm
Condition:
Very good.
Both silver thimble and case in very good condition.
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Presented in a Morocco leather case, lined with blue velvet and cream satin.
Hallmarks:
C&C for Carrington & Co.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "R" for 1966.
Size number 7.
Dimensions:
Height of the case: 3.5 cm
Height of the thimble: 2.5cm
Diameter: 1.6cm
Condition:
Very good.
Both silver thimble and case in very good condition.
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£130
UNUSUAL MID-VICTORIAN ORMULU NOVELTY TAPE MEASURE & ...
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FEV84
This is a charming mid-Victorian Novelty tape measure and pin cushion. In the form of circular upholstered drum, sthe original printed tape in insand wound from the base.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.5 inches.
Diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
No damage or loss.
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Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.5 inches.
Diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
No damage or loss.
Postage:
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£125
EXQUISITE EARLY VICTORIAN MINIATURE PIN CUSHION, CIRCA ...
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OCT70
This adorable double-ended silver cased pin cushion dates circa 1840. It was originally part of a trio but stands alone quite happily as part of a pin cushion collection. The scalloped silver case with stylised decorations encases a blue velvet cushion.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as it was very often the case with small objects of vertu but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
Length: 2.5cm / 0.6 inches.
Diameter: 1.3cm / 0.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
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Hallmarks:
Unmarked as it was very often the case with small objects of vertu but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
Length: 2.5cm / 0.6 inches.
Diameter: 1.3cm / 0.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
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£105
VERY RARE EDWARDIAN NOVELTY SILVER DONKEY & ...
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OCT65
This is a very rare Edwardian Novelty silver Pin Cushion modelled as a donkey pulling a mother of pearl, two-wheeled, articulated cart. The donkey exquisitely and realistically modelled retains its original cushion. The mother of pearl cart a lovely shape.
Hallmarks:
S&C for Sydney & Co.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "k" for 1909.
Condition:
Very good.
Body in good condition.
Dimensions:
Length: 9cm / 3.6 inches.
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Maximum width: 3.5cm / 1 inches.
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Hallmarks:
S&C for Sydney & Co.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "k" for 1909.
Condition:
Very good.
Body in good condition.
Dimensions:
Length: 9cm / 3.6 inches.
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Maximum width: 3.5cm / 1 inches.
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RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER FROG PIN CUSHION BY ...
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JUIL94
This is a delightful and very collectable Edwardian silver Novelty "frog" pin cushion. It was made by the prolific Adie & Lovekin and is dated Birmingham 1908. Modelled as a frog, a very desirable subject, and fitted with the original green velvet cushion.
Hallmarks:
AL&L for Adie & Lovekin.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
Dimensions:
Length: 4.5cm / 1.4 inches.
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 2.5cm / 2 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
Silver casing in very good condition.
Hallmarks are identifiable.
Original velvet cushion a little worn at places, commensurate with age and use.
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Hallmarks:
AL&L for Adie & Lovekin.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
Dimensions:
Length: 4.5cm / 1.4 inches.
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 2.5cm / 2 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
Silver casing in very good condition.
Hallmarks are identifiable.
Original velvet cushion a little worn at places, commensurate with age and use.
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SOLD
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