SUPERB VICTORIAN SILVER LION MASK TEA CADDY ...
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JUIL88
This very elegant solid silver tea caddy is hallmarked for London 1899 and was made by the reputed Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company. It is of generous proportions and has an excellent silver gauge. Of navette form, The half fluted body raised on a narrow pedestal base. The sides with Lion Mask ring handles. The hinged domed cover with silver finial.
Good gauge and wonderful quality.
Hallmarks:
WG over GL for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co
(William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman)
Lion Passant.
London Assay Mark.
Date letter "d" for 1899.
Dimensions and Weight:
Height up to finial:12cm / 4.7 inches
Width: 12cm / 4.7 inches.
Depth: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Weight: 199g / 7oz.
Condition
Excellent.
No dings. No dents. No repairs.
Postage:
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Good gauge and wonderful quality.
Hallmarks:
WG over GL for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co
(William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman)
Lion Passant.
London Assay Mark.
Date letter "d" for 1899.
Dimensions and Weight:
Height up to finial:12cm / 4.7 inches
Width: 12cm / 4.7 inches.
Depth: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Weight: 199g / 7oz.
Condition
Excellent.
No dings. No dents. No repairs.
Postage:
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£395
RARE HARLEQUIN SET OF THREE FRENCH "GRAND ...
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JUIL89
These truly delightful set of three 19th Century French opaline glass small serving plates comes in three gorgeous colours. Each measuring approximately 20cm, the slightly translucent body with polished pontil on the base. Provenance: Property of the late Basron Mauger Langin.
Dimension and Weight:
Diameter: 20cm / 8 inches.
Height: 2 cm / 0.6 inches.
Condition:
Excellent.
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Dimension and Weight:
Diameter: 20cm / 8 inches.
Height: 2 cm / 0.6 inches.
Condition:
Excellent.
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£125
EXQUISITE SOLID SILVER THIMBLE IN ORMULU CHATELAINE ...
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JUIL91
This 100 years old solid silver thimble was made by the prolific Henry Griffiths & Sons and is dated Birmingham 1924. It is fitted in a delightful egg-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case chased all over with unusual Egyptian Revival designs and fitted with a suspension chain. The side with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with blue silk and crushed velvet. So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example.
Hallmarks:
H.G & S for Henry Griffiths & Sons.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "z" for 1924.
Dimensions:
Thimble height: 2cm / 0.6 inches.
Case Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Width: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Depth: 2cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Very good condition
Original interior in good condition.
Delivery:
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Hallmarks:
H.G & S for Henry Griffiths & Sons.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "z" for 1924.
Dimensions:
Thimble height: 2cm / 0.6 inches.
Case Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Width: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Depth: 2cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Very good condition
Original interior in good condition.
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£125
STUNNING ART DECO SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL ...
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JUIL92
This beautiful large desk magnifying glass has a very decorative silver and powder blue guilloche enamel handle. The silver ferrule with a 7.5cm diameter steel mount inset with magnifying glass.
Hallmarks:
Partially hallmarked.
Lion passant.
London Assay mark.
Maker;'s marks indistinct.
Condition:
Very good.
Handle in excellent condition.
Glass with no surface scratching.
No loss to the enamel.
Dimensions:
Length 18cm / 7 inches.
Glass diameter: 7.5 cm / 3inches.
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Hallmarks:
Partially hallmarked.
Lion passant.
London Assay mark.
Maker;'s marks indistinct.
Condition:
Very good.
Handle in excellent condition.
Glass with no surface scratching.
No loss to the enamel.
Dimensions:
Length 18cm / 7 inches.
Glass diameter: 7.5 cm / 3inches.
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£195
RARE GEORGIAN SILVER "PURSE" SNUFF BOX BY ...
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JUIL93
This charming and unusual George III silver snuff box was made in Birmingham 1816 by the toy makers* T. Simpson & Sons. Of rounded rectangular form, the flush cover bright-engraved with fishscale patterns surrounding an initialled reserve, the back and sides with prick-dot decorations. The beautifully executed flush hinged cover modelled as a purse. The front catch opening to reveal the original pale gilt interior.
* 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:
S&S for T Simpson & Son.
Duty mark.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter "s" for 1816.
Condition:
Good.
Front in very good condition.
Back with very minor unevenness, commensurate with age and use.
Interior gilding in good condition.
Dimensions:
Length: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Depth: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Height: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.
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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.
Hallmarks:
S&S for T Simpson & Son.
Duty mark.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter "s" for 1816.
Condition:
Good.
Front in very good condition.
Back with very minor unevenness, commensurate with age and use.
Interior gilding in good condition.
Dimensions:
Length: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Depth: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Height: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.
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£325
VERY RARE ARTS & CRAFT SILVER QUAICH ...
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JUIL94
This exquisite spot-hammered Arts & Craft small silver quaich was made by the illustrious William Hutton and retailed by the Arts & Craft specialist George Lawrence Connell*. The hammered circular bowl with pierced thistle decorations. The underside engraved: "Connell, 83, Cheapside, London"
*G.L. Connell is credited with introducing "modern, artistic silverware" to the firm's wares from the late 1890s. The Connells specialised in retailing Arts & Crafts silver. Both their own and that of A.E.Jones, W. Haseler, and W. Hutton.
Hallmarks:
WH&S LD for William Hutton & Sons.
London Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letters "g" for 1899.
The underside engraved:
"Connell, 83 Cheapside" The London's retailers' address
Condition
Very good.
No dings. No dents. No inscriptions.
Good set of marks.
Dimensions and Weight:
Diameter: 7cm / 3.2 inches.
Height: 2cm / 1.6 inches.
Length from handle to handle: 12cm / 5 inches.
Weight: 67g / 2.3oz
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*G.L. Connell is credited with introducing "modern, artistic silverware" to the firm's wares from the late 1890s. The Connells specialised in retailing Arts & Crafts silver. Both their own and that of A.E.Jones, W. Haseler, and W. Hutton.
Hallmarks:
WH&S LD for William Hutton & Sons.
London Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letters "g" for 1899.
The underside engraved:
"Connell, 83 Cheapside" The London's retailers' address
Condition
Very good.
No dings. No dents. No inscriptions.
Good set of marks.
Dimensions and Weight:
Diameter: 7cm / 3.2 inches.
Height: 2cm / 1.6 inches.
Length from handle to handle: 12cm / 5 inches.
Weight: 67g / 2.3oz
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£365
SMALL EDWARDIAN SILVER ELEPHANT PIN CUSHION BY ...
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JUIL95
This small and exquisite novelty silver pin cushion in the form of an elephant was made by the prolific Adie & Lovekin and dates circa 1900. It is fitted with its original blue velvet cushion.
Hallmarks:
ALLD for Afdie & Lovekin.
Lion Passant.
Date letter erased
Birmingham Assay mark.
Dimensions:
Length up to tail: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Width: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.
Condition:
Silver casing in reasonable condition with a couple of minute creases and the eye on one side erased from polishing.
Cushion in good condition.
Sits firmly on its legs.
No repairs.
Original velvet cushion.
Condition reflected in the price.
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Hallmarks:
ALLD for Afdie & Lovekin.
Lion Passant.
Date letter erased
Birmingham Assay mark.
Dimensions:
Length up to tail: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Width: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.
Condition:
Silver casing in reasonable condition with a couple of minute creases and the eye on one side erased from polishing.
Cushion in good condition.
Sits firmly on its legs.
No repairs.
Original velvet cushion.
Condition reflected in the price.
Postage:
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£195
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.
Postage:
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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.
Postage:
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£295
19TH C. FRENCH SILVER GILT TEAR DROP ...
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JUIL97
This is a rare and delightful 19th Century French Palais Royal* silver gilt and glass scent bottle. The tear-drop sliced-cut crystal body mounted with an elegant hallmarked silver gilt hinged lid. The lid with fine engine-turNed decorations surrounding a vacant reserve. The front applied a silver git cartouche. The neck with its original stopper.
*Palais Royal is a term used to describe, not a single manufacturer, but to a name given to a small area around the Royal Palace that specialised in producing small elaborate works of art and gifts in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Hallmarks:
French guarantee mark (Boar head in lozenge).
Dimensions:
Height: 9cm / 3.6 inches.
Maximum width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Depth: 1cm / 0.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
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*Palais Royal is a term used to describe, not a single manufacturer, but to a name given to a small area around the Royal Palace that specialised in producing small elaborate works of art and gifts in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Hallmarks:
French guarantee mark (Boar head in lozenge).
Dimensions:
Height: 9cm / 3.6 inches.
Maximum width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Depth: 1cm / 0.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
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£195
GEORGIAN SILVER SCENT BOTTLE ETUI BY SAMUEL ...
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JUIL99
This exquisite 18th Century silver etui was made by the reputed and very collectable Samuel Pemberton. It is of tapering form and is charmingly bright-engraved with foliate motifs and prick-dot borders.
Push button mechanism at the front.
Hallmarks:
SP for Samuel Pemberton.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "a" for 1798.
Duty head.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Width at base: 2.2cm / 0.6 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.
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Push button mechanism at the front.
Hallmarks:
SP for Samuel Pemberton.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "a" for 1798.
Duty head.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Width at base: 2.2cm / 0.6 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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£225
MID-CENTURY STERLING SILVER COCKTAIL SWIZZLE STICK BY ...
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JUIN78
This is an elegant Mid-Century silver retractable swizzle stick. The engine-turned faceted case with sliding mechanism. Ball terminal to the swizzle end. Ring attachment to the finial.
Hallmarks:
SJR for S J Rose & Son.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "L" for 1958.
Dimensions:
Length retracted: 8cm / 3.2 inches.
Length extended: 12cm / 4.5 inches.
Condition:
Excellent.
Postage UK: £5 Recorded 1st Class.
Postage overseas: £7 Standard parcel.
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Hallmarks:
SJR for S J Rose & Son.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "L" for 1958.
Dimensions:
Length retracted: 8cm / 3.2 inches.
Length extended: 12cm / 4.5 inches.
Condition:
Excellent.
Postage UK: £5 Recorded 1st Class.
Postage overseas: £7 Standard parcel.
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£125
SMALL ART DECO SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL ...
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JUIN79
This small and delightful desk magnifying glass bears teh marks of Horton & Allday and is dated Birmingham 1926. It has a decorative silver mounted turquoise guilloche enamel handle to the front, the back plain. Mounted with a 5cm diameter steel mount inset with magnifying glass.
Hallmarks:
H&A for Horton & Allday.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "B" for 1926.
Condition:
Very good.
Handle in excellent condition.
Glass with no surface scratching.
No loss to the enamel.
Hallamakrs partially rubbed but identifiable.
Dimensions:
Length 13cm / 5 inches.
Glass diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.
Postage:
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Hallmarks:
H&A for Horton & Allday.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "B" for 1926.
Condition:
Very good.
Handle in excellent condition.
Glass with no surface scratching.
No loss to the enamel.
Hallamakrs partially rubbed but identifiable.
Dimensions:
Length 13cm / 5 inches.
Glass diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.
Postage:
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£150
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