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1928
Vander & Hedges
7426 Vintage Silver Tray
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An attractive antique sterling silver tray with side handles. Oval shaped with reed border and an engraved armorial to the centre. Weight 2075 grams, 66.7 troy ounces. Spread 53.5 cms. Length 45 cms. Width 35 cms. London 1928. Maker Vander & Hedges (later Tessiers).
1928
Wakely & Wheeler
8045 Antique Silver Table Bell
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A good quality antique sterling silver hand bell with plain design and an engraved crest of a bird. Weight 125 cms, 4 troy ounces. Height 10.5 cms. Diameter 6 cms. London 1928. Maker Wakely & Wheeler.
1928
Thomas Bradbury
8126 Vintage Silver Candelabras
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A classic pair of sterling silver candelabra, in the Georgian style, with detachable tops and nozzles. Lovely plain design with elegant tapering columns on oval bases. Weight of branches 1776 grams, 57.1 troy ounces. The bases are filled and have green baize underneath. Total height 45.5cm. Candlestick height 29.25cm. Spread across the branches 39cm. All pieces original and with matching hallmarks. Sheffield 1928. Maker Thomas Bradbury & Sons.
1928 - 1932
William Comyns
9757 Vintage Silver Wall Sconces
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A harlequin pair of George V silver wall lights with shield shaped back plates and gadroon borders. Each lamp has 2 candle holders. Gross weight 1500 grams, 49 troy ounces approx. Back plate measures 20.3cm x 19.9cm. London 1928, maker William Comyns andLondon 1932, maker “GD” unidentified. Sterling silver.
1929
Hawksworth & Eyre
6478 Large Silver Model Greyhound
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A beautiful sterling silver dog standing on a solid plinth. The quality is stunning. Weight 1331 grams, 42.7 troy ounces. Height 19cm. Base 20 x 8cm. Sheffield 1929. Maker Hawksworth, Eyre & Co.
1930
Richard Comyns
8984 Queen Anne Style Silver Caddy
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A good antique silver tea caddy box in the Queen Anne style. Britannia standard silver*. It has a sliding top and the cap comes off to be used as a tea measure. Excellent plain features. To the front is an engraved crest. Weight 202 grams, 6.4 troy ounces. Height 12 cms. Base 8.9 x 6.2 cms. London 1930. Maker Richard Comyns.
Circa 1930
Asprey
5436 Bell Cocktail Shaker by Asprey
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A vintage silver plated cocktail shaker in the shape of a bell. The handle unscrews to pour in the ingredients and the top pulls off to pour out the cocktail through the strainer grill. Circa 1930. Maker Asprey and stamped underneath with patent and registration numbers.
Circa 1930

6685 1930's Continental Silver and Enamel Case
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An attractive silver case with a brightly coloured enamel scene to the front of a music hall artiste performing a dance with a ball of string. Original gilt interior with an inscription dated 2.12.60. Weight 145 grams. Height 10 cms. Width 7.5 cms. The catch is marked with continental silver stamps. Circa 1930.
1930
Asprey
6804 The "Thirst Extinguisher" Cocktail Shaker by Aspreys
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A particularly rare novelty cocktail shaker in the form of a 1930s fire extinguisher. Eight classic cocktail recipes are revealed by simply turning the base. In addition, there is a cigar lighter hidden inside the top – just undo the little screw nut to find the wick. Asprey & Co. introduced the satisfyingly expensive ‘Thirst Extinguisher’ to their luxury range in 1932. Height 41 cms. Silver plated.
Circa 1930

6886 1930's Epns and Bakelite Cocktail Shaker
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A collectors item. An unusual version of the “The Master Incolor Cocktail Shaker” without the revolving recipe top. This is the black and ivory coloured example from the master incolor series of art deco cocktail shakers made from bakelite and silver plate. With internal strainer and pourer with a little spoutcap. The top cup also serves as a drinks measure. Height 29 cms. Marked “Made in England. Patent pending. Patent no. 4277237”.
Circa 1930

7563 Jumbo Engine Turned Cocktail Shaker
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A large vintage silver plated cocktail shaker with all over engine turned decoration. The top, with integral strainer, pulls off to insert the cocktail ingredients and the cap, which doubles as a drinks measure, pulls off to pour the finished cocktail. Height 25 cms. Contains 800 ml. Unmarked. Silver plated. Circa 1930.
Circa 1930

8114 1930s Epns and Bakelite Recipe Cocktail Shaker
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“The Master Incolor Cocktail Shaker”. This is the ivory coloured example from the master incolor series of art deco recipe cocktail shakers made from bakelite and silver plate. It has a revolving recipe top, internal strainer and pourer. The top cup serves as a drinks measure, marked inside with concentric rings and “1 GILL” inside the bottom. Height 29 cms. Marked “Made in England. Patent pending”.
1930
Walker & Hall
9613 Silver and Enamel Mantel Clock
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An attractive art deco clock with sterling silver body and pink enamelled front decoration. Large size. The French movement has an integral winder and fast/slow regulator. With presentation inscription. Height 18 cm. Base width 12.5 cm. Spread across the feet 15×8.5 cm. Birmingham 1930. Maker Walker & Hall.
1931
Walter Groves
7860 Vintage Silver and Crystal Locking Decanter
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An attractive crystal decanter and stopper with lock and key. The body is half thumbnail cut, half plain and has star cut base. The neck has a sterling silver collar with a padlock attached. There is a hinged retaining clip which secures the glass stopper in position – the two ends of the clip fit side by side around the little bracket on the decanter neck so that the padlock can slot through the 3 holes (see photo). Just turn the key to lock or unlock the padlock. Height 24.5 cms. Base 9 x 9 cms square. London 1931. Maker Walter Groves.
1931 - 1967
Adolph Barsach Davis
9911 Antique Silver Kingfishers
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A stunning pair of antique silver model birds with the familiar pointed beaks and compact body of this popular fisher bird. Beautiful modelling. Good weight and colour. Total weight 384 grams, 12.3 troy ounces. Height 10.3cm. Spread 16.2cm. English silver import marks. London 1931 and 1967. Importer Adolph Barsach Davis and “JMR”. Sterling silver.
1933
George Betjemann
8298 Art Deco Silver Corkscrew
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A useful little 1930s sterling silver corkscrew with geometric styling and a steel worm. Length 10.5 cms. Width 8 cms. London 1933. Maker George Betjemann & Sons Ltd
1934
Stockwell & Co
8668 Vintage Silver Corkscrew and Bottle Opener – Golf Putter
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A rare sterling silver novelty bar item in the form of a golf putter. At one end is a bottle opener which unscrews to reveal a corkscrew. The end of the putter has an applied disc with stylistic enamel initials. Weight of silver putter 32 grams, 1 troy ounce. Length 16 cms. Import marks for London 1934, Importer George Stockwell.
1937
Adie Brothers
9336 Art Deco Silver Box
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An excellent quality 1930’s sterling silver cigar box with engine turned decoration to the lid. Superb plain design and clean lines. Heavy quality. The interior has the original wood lining. Height 7 cms. Length 22.7 cm. Width 14.4 cm. Birmingham 1937. Maker Adie Brothers.
1938
William Hutton
8655 Art Deco Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12
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A comprehensive set of sterling silver cutlery in a stylish walnut wood veneer box. 12 place settings. 73 pieces in a stylish geometric pattern. Weight, excluding the 24 knives, 4877 grams, 156.8 troy ounces. Sheffield 1938 and 1941. Maker William Hutton and Sons, Sheffield. With a later set of matching silver handled dinner and dessert knives, Sheffield 1962, by John Turton.
1939
Joseph Heming
8845 Large Silver Model Horse
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A beautiful model horse in sterling silver standing on a solid wooden plinth. Substantial weight and size. The quality is stunning. Fine features and lovely expressive face. Weight including base 3230 grams, 103.8 troy ounces. Height 29 cms (including plinth), 25.5 cms (without plinth). Spread 41 cms from tip of nose to tail. Birmingham 1939. Maker Joseph Heming & Co.
1943
Hukin & Heath
8505 Art Deco Decanter by Hukin & Heath
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A stylish crystal glass drinks decanter, of rectangular form, with a sterling silver collar. Half bottle size. Excellent plain style with simple faceting. Contains 400 ml. Height 20 cms (including stopper). Bottle height 11 cms, top measures 9.25 x 5.75 cms. London 1943. Maker Hukin & Heath.
1950
Goldsmiths And Silversmiths Co
8473 Georgian Style Silver Soup Tureen
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In the style of Paul de Lamerie. A handsome sterling silver tureen in the 18th century Huguenot style. Classic oval shape and excellent quality. Every attention has been paid to detail and the cast silver mounts are superbly executed. The body and lid are engraved with foliate, fish scale and shell friezes. Weight 2503 grams, 80.4 troy ounces. Height to top of finial 19 cms. Spread across the handles 32 cms. Top 25.5 x 19.5 cms. Birmingham 1950. Maker Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company.
1950
E.S & Co
7892 Art Deco Silver Tray
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An excellent plain styled sterling silver tray with art deco geometric shape and having a simple reed border and carrying handles.

Weight 2352 grams, 75.6 troy ounces.
Spread 54cm. Length 46cm. Width 33cm.
Sheffield 1950.
Maker E.S & Co.
1960
Tiffany & Co
8988 Vintage Tiffany Silver Dog Head Table Lighter
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An excellent model of a poodle head in heavy cast sterling silver. The base contains a detachable cigarette lighter made by Calibri. Weight 438 grams. Height 8.5 cms. Base 4×5.4 cms. London 1960. Tiffany & Co.
1961
Richard Comyns
6548 Vintage Silver Penguin Cruet by Richard Comyns
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A quirky little sterling silver condiment set modelled as a family of penguins. Very charming, each piece has a good weight, lifelike plumage and glass eyes. The mustard pot has a hinged lid and a little spoon, with the handle formed as a fish, which rests under the penguin’s beak. Weight 329 grams, 10.5 troy ounces. Heights 6/7/7.5cm. London 1961. Maker William Comyns & Sons (Richard Comyns).
1962
Richard Burbidge (Harrod's Stores Ltd)
8429 Vintage Silver Wine Coaster
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An elegant sterling silver bottle stand with pretty pierced border and turned wood centre with silver button. Excellent classical design. Height 3.5 cms. Diameter 14 cms. Birmingham 1962. Maker Harrods Ltd. Sterling silver.
Circa 1964
Padgett & Braham Ltd
8871 Vintage Silver Fox Stirrup Cup
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A beautifully modelled sterling silver stirrup cup in the form of a fox head. Fine features and lovely expressive face. Heavy cast silver. Large size. Original gilt finish and interior. Weight 345 grams, 11 troy ounces. Height 16.5 cms. Diameter 8.1 cms. English silver hallmarks on the rim for London 1964. Maker Padgett & Braham Ltd.
1965
T Boucher
5949 1960s Art Deco Style Silver Tray
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A vintage sterling silver tray with simple plain style and unusual circular form. It has a plain gallery border and side handles. To the centre there is a stylised 1965 presentation monogram. Weight 739 grams, 23.7 troy ounces. Diameter 30 cms. Spread across handles 38 cms. London 1965. Maker Thomas James Boucher.
1969
Mappin And Webb
6603 Vintage Silver Cigarette Box by Mappin and Webb
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An art deco design sterling silver box with solid lid and wooden liner. Lovely geometric features and engine turned top. Uninscribed. Total weight 628 grams, 20.1 troy ounces. Width 16.5 cms. Birmingham 1969, Maker Mappin & Webb.
1971

8999 Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 8
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An excellent set of antique sterling silver cutlery in the popular Kings pattern. Total 58 pieces including 2 sets of silver handled knives with stainless steel blades. Weight excluding knives 2520 grams, 81 troy ounces (excluding the knives). Sheffield 1971. All flatware by maker Roberts & Dove, knives by FB.
1973
Nat Leslie Ltd
8643 Vintage Silver Knives
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A good set of 8 silver handled dinner knives with stainless steel blades. Smart plain styled handles. The silver handles are unfilled, weight (including steel blade) of each 59 grams. Length 24 cms cms. Sheffield 1973 and 1976. Maker Nat Leslie Ltd.
1973

8757 Vintage Silver Knives for 12
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A good set of 12 silver handled dinner and dessert knives with stainless steel blades. Smart plain styled handles. The silver handles are unfilled. Length 24.5/21.5 cms. Sheffield 1973. Please note that modern silver knives do not have a heavy weight.