RARE 19TH C. FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL SILVER ...

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JUIL85

This fine Palais Royal red leather and silver gilt mounted purse is in the shape of a sabretache. The front with a mother of pearl circular inset overlaid in gilt metal with a basket of flowers under a glass convex cover. Opens at the back. Green leather gusset and interior.

Condition:

Leather in very good , bright condition for the age.
Top corners showing some surface wear, commensurate with age and use.
Mother of pearl with a bit of wear on sides of the circle.
Glass dome in very good condition

Dimensions:

Height: 8cm / 3.2 inches
Maximum Width: 7cm /2.6 inches.
Depth: 1cm / 0.2 inches.

Condition:

Leather in good condition.
Silver corners showing some surface wear.
Clasp in good working condition, silver plate a little dull.
A few ink stains to the interior.

Dimensions:

Length: 10cm / 4 inches.
Height: 5.5cm / 2.2 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): £45.00

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£195

LARGE EDWARDIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL CAPSTAN INKWELL ...

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JUIL88

This superb silver and pique tortoiseshell capstan inkwell is dated Birmingham 1910 and bears the marks of the renowned Henry Matthews. The hinged silver lid with pique tortoiseshell medallion within a ribbon-tied border. The spread circular base with conforming ribbon-tied reeded border. Of traditional Capstan form, it is very elegant with its classical inspired motifs. Complete with the original inner ink receptacle. Loaded spread circular body lined with green felt.

Hallmarks:

HM for Henry Matthews.
Date letter "l" for 1910.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion passant.

Condition:

Good to average.
The tortoiseshell medallion is in good conditionbut a little dull with age.
The hinge is good and strong.
Silver base with minor dings.

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm / 2.2 inches.
Diameter of base: 12.5cm / 5 inches.

Delivery:

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Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.
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£245

GOOD GEORGIAN SILVER CREAM JUG BY BENJAMIN ...

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JUIL89

This is an exquisite early George III silver cream jug. The baluster body plain, often these cream jugs were later embossed in the Victorian era, it is nice to have them untouched. The front cartouche engraved with the original Georgian initials. Pinched rim and scroll handle.
Raised on a hollow pedestal base with matching pinched decorations.

Hallmarks:

B.M for Benjamin Montagu.
London Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "b" for 1777.


Dimensions:

Height (up to handle): 10.5cm / 4.2 inches.
Length (spout to handle) : 9.5cm / 3.6 inches.
Diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

Very good. No splits, dents or repairs. The jug sits firmly on its base.

Delivery:

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Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.
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£245

RARE GEORGE V SILVER AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL ...

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JUIL90

This is a very unusual and rather delightful silver and guilloche enamel pin cushion. Of circular form, the centre fitted with the original blue velvet cushion retaining a few of the original pins. Both sides of the wheel with pale blue sunburst guilloche enamel decorations within a fine white enamel border.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 4.5cm / 1.7 inches.
Depth: 0.5cm / 0.2 inches.

Postage:

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Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.
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£275

DELIGHTFUL 19TH CENTURY ENAMELLED GREEN GLASS TRINKET ...

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JUIL92

This exquisite trinket box originates from France and dates circa 1890. The brass bound hinged green glass lid decorated with enamel flowers on gilt stems.

Dimensions:

Diameter at widest: 5cm / 2 inches.
Height: 3.5cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Good.
Good hinge.
Gilt decorations a little faint.

Postage:

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£125

19TH C. FRENCH SILVER INLAID TORTOISESHELL AIDE ...

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JUIL93

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 a vacant cartouche. The back inlaid plain. The original pencil slides out and allows the opening of the case. The interior with pink moire silk. The original pages with days of the week preceded by a souvenir notebook. Exquisite!

Hallmarks:

Unmarked but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

9.5cm x 7cm x 1cm
3.5 inches x 2.6 inches x 0.4 inches.

Condition:

Good condition.
Crisp engravings.
Clean Interior with a little wear, commensurate with age and use.

Delivery:

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£165

RARE AND EXQUISITE ART DECO SILVER & ...

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JUIL95

This is an exquisite miniature silver mounted dual colour guilloche enamel novelty purse mirror. Made by the renowned Levi & Salaman, it is dated Birmingham1922. The front with the original "reduction" mirror. The engine-turned back a vivid turquoise surrounding a delicate pale oyster colour reserve. handle fitted with a suspension ring.

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "x" for 1922.
Birmingham Assay mark.

Dimensions:

Length: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Mirror height x width: 4.4cm x 3cm / 1.4 inches x 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good.
Enamel in excellent condition.
Mirror in equally good condition.

Delivery:

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£250

FABULOUS VICTORIAN SILVER MUSTARD POT BY ...

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JUIL96

This superb quality solid silver mustard pot is hallmarked for London 1850 and bears the marks of the illustrious London silversmiths Charles & George Fox. The engraved drum-shaped body with a spread circular base and slightly domed hinged cover. The cover with a pierced thumb piece and engraved with strap-work surrounding a family crest. The back with a shaped scroll handle. Fitted with the original blue glass liner.
The inner lid hallmarked with maker's marks, date letter and Lion Passant.
Sold with a Fiddle pattern solid silver mustard spoon by Elizabeth Eaton (an equally illustrious silversmith) and dated London 1845.

Hallmarks:

C.T.F. over G.F. for Charles Thomas & George Fox.
Lion Passant.
London Assay Mark.
Duty Mark.
Date letter "P" for 1850.

Condition:

Good.
No dings or dents.
Engravings a little soft.
Liner in perfect condition.

Dimensions and Weight:

Height up to thumb-piece: 8cm / 3 inches.
Diameter: 7cm / 2.4 inches.
Total eight excluding liner but including spoon: 5.3 oz / 150 g

Postage:

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Postage:

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£325

RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER ACORN SHAPED TAPE MEASURE ...

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JUIL86

This exquisite Edwardian small silver tape measure is dated Birmingham 1903 and was made by Arthur & John Zimmerman. The acorn-shaped embossed casing is very pretty and the winding mechanism fully functioning. The blue silk tape is incomplete (it starst at 10 inches but still unwinds to a length of 34 inches by being held by the side of the tape measure and pulling gently on the tape extremity. It can be wound back by turning the top cover clockwise.

Hallmarks:

A&J Z for A & J Zimmerman (Arthur & John Zimmerman)
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "d" for 1904.
Lion passant.

Dimensions:

Height: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.
Diameter: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.

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DELIGHTFUL FRENCH ENAMELLED & GILT GREEN GLASS ...

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JUIL87

This exquisite trinket box originates from France and dates circa 1890. The brass bound hinged turquoise glass lid beautifully decorated with polychrome enamel floral decorations heightened with gilt. The sides with white enamel dots.

Dimensions:

Diameter at widest: 6cm / 2.4inches.
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inche.

Condition:

Very good.

Postage

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EDWARDIAN SILVER "FLEDGLING" PIN CUSHION BY SAMPSON ...

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JUIL91

This delightful solid silver "fledgling" chick pin cushion is more unusual than the "hatching" chick pin cushion design, it bears the marks of the celbrated Sampson Mordan and is dated Chester 1904. Detailed plumage. Resting on an oval solid silver base, with the chick's back being the cushion. Fitted with a dark blue velvet cushion.

Hallmarks:

S.M & Co for Sampson Mordan.
Chester Assay mark.
Lion passant.
Date letter "D" for 1904.

Condition:

Very good.
Silver casing in very good condition.
Velvet in very good condition.

Dimensions:

Length tail to beak: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Height: 3.5cm / 1.2 inches.
Width: 3cm / 1.1 inches.

Delivery:

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RARE FRENCH SILVER & OPALINE GLASS CHATELAINE ...

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JUIL94

This exquisite silver mounted turquoise opaline gilt glass chatelaine scent bottle dates circa 1880. The discoidal body covered with cast leaves shoulders. The embossed hinged lid opening to reveal the original minute stopper . The shoulders fitted with a silver chain and suspension loop.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was very often the case with small scent bottles but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height (excluding chain): 5cm / 2 inches.
Diameter: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Good.
Glass in good condition.
Silver lid and shoulders in good condition. No loss or damage.

Postage:

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SOLD