Victoria
Victoria
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Circa 1900
9575 Antique Silver Horse and Rider
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A good quality German silver model of a horse with the rider dressed in armour and having a bakelite face. Good figurative detail. The base and harness are studded with coloured stones. Weight 460 grams, 14.7 troy ounces. Height 14.5 cm. Base – length 15 cm, width 8.5 cm. Marked on the tail with “Sterling Germany” and the sterling silver grade 925. Circa 1900.
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1861
George Unite
9579 Antique Silver Goblet
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A very pretty antique sterling silver wine cup with an embossed decoration of flowers and leaves, and a blank cartouche to the front. Pale gilt interior. Contains 350 ml. Weight 227 grams, 7.2 troy ounces. Height 17 cm. Diameter of top 9.2 cm. Birmingham 1861. Maker George Unite.
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1887
Mappin
9587 Antique Silver Jardiniere
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A large and imposing antique silver bowl or wine cooler. Heavy gauge silver. Decorative side handles in the Art Nouveau style. To the front there is a deep relief fairy tale scene from Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. The interior is gilded. Weight approx. 3700 grams, 118 troy ounces. Height 27 cm, 31 cm to top of handle. Spread 51 cm. English sterling silver. London 1887. Maker John Newton Mappin.
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1846
John Wellby
9589 Antique Silver Teaset
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A good quality antique sterling silver tea set of octagonal panelled form on a decorative cast foot. All over foliate scroll engraving with embossed flowers and bouquets. Original gilding to the sugar bowl and milk jug. The teapot has a very attractive cast silver finial in the form of a flower. Uninscribed. Total weight of set 1494 grams, 48 troy ounces. Teapot contains 1350 ml, height 20.5 cm (to top of finial), spread 25 cm. All pieces same date and maker. London 1846. Maker John Welby.
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1845
9591 Antique Silver Salver
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A large antique silver salver with a deep relief cast border and decorative splay feet. The detailed border decoration includes face masks, shells and grapes. The surface has a broad band of foliate scroll engraving surrounding a large finely engraved coat of arms. There is a crest and motto engraved to one side. Weight approx 3020 grams, 97.1 troy ounces. Diameter 53 cm. Height 6.5 cm. Sterling silver. London 1845. Maker George Ivory.
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Circa 1840
9600 Antique Dutch Silver Box
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An antique silver table snuff box with hinged lid and silver string decoration overall. Original gilt interior. Weight 179 grams, 5.7 troy ounces. Height 2.7 cm. Top 12.8 x 7.7 cm. Stamped with Dutch silver marks. Circa 1840.
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Circa 1857
Allan & Hayes
9609 Antique Indian Silver Mug
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Of colonial interest. An excellent quality large silver tankard with all over grape vine decoration. Very large and heavy. Original bright gilt interior. Applied cast silver foot and handle with bark detail. To the front is an inscription in old fashioned script. Contains 900 ml. Weight 819 grams, 26.3 troy ounces. Height 14.5 cm. Diameter of top 10 cm. Spread across handle 15.5 cm. Circa 1857. Stamped underneath with the maker Allan & Hayes – colonial silversmiths working in Calcutta, India during the mid 19th century.
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1890 - 1892
Edward Barnard & Sons
9620 Antique Silver Tea Set
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A handsome antique sterling silver tea set with fluted decoration and shell and gadroon borders. 5 pieces. Small size. The sugar bowl and cream jug have the original gilt interior. Contains 700 ml (large teapot), 600 ml (small teapot), 600 ml (jug). Total weight 1544 grams, 49.6 troy ounces. London 1890/91/92. Maker W & J Barnard.
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Circa 1860
9624 Antique Scottish Silver Snuff Mull
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An antique horn snuff mull with a broad silver mount embossed with thistles. The hinged lid is inset with a large citrine gemstone. Spread 14.5 cm. Diameter 6.5 cm. Unmarked silver. Probably Scottish circa 1860.
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1845 - 1847
Daniel & Charles Houle
9625 Victorian Silver Shell Dishes
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A pretty pair of small sterling silver dishes of shell form, each with a shell handle and raised on small hoof feet. Gilt interiors. Suitable for butter or sweets. Engraved to the front with a matching crest. Weight 197 grams, 6.3 troy ounces. Tops measure 10 x 11.3 cm. London 1845/7. Maker Daniel & Charles Houle.
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Circa 1890
9629 Antique German Silver Spice Tower
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Of Jewish interest. A large continental silver spice box in the form of a medieval tower with a turret surmounted by a cockerel. All over gilded. The top 2 sections, each containing a bell, sit above the spice box which has pierced and engraved decoration. The box has a drop-down door with scroll catch. Weight 286 grams, 9.1 troy ounces. Height 32 cm. Continental silver marks. Possibly Hanau, Germany. Circa 1890.
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1842
William Eaton
9633 Antique Silver Spoon
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A good antique sterling silver spoon with an engraved crest. Traditional fiddle pattern. This long spoon is suitable for serving, stuffing or basting. Weight 160 grams, 5.1 troy ounces. Length 31 cm. London 1842. Maker William Eaton.
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1851
Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater
9635 Pair of Antique Silver Entrée Dishes
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An excellent pair of antique sterling silver serving dishes of serpentine form. Good heavy quality. The handles are detachable so that the lids can also be used as dishes. Elegant plain style with applied shell ornament borders. Engraved to the front of each is a monogram with 3 intertwined initials in old fashioned script. Weight 3928 grams, 126 troy ounces. Height 13 cm. Length 37 cm. Width 27 cm. London 1851. Maker Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater.
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Circa 1900
9641 Antique Enamel Opera Glasses
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An elegant pair of antique opera glasses with extending lorgnette handle. Made of gilt brass metal with real mother of pearl binocular tops and handle, the body and handle mounts with pretty yellow enamel decoration. Small size. Measures – width 9.2 cm, closed height 4.2 cm, extended height 5.8 cm. Spread with handle extended 22 cm. Probably French. Circa 1900. Retailer’s mark Au Bon Marche, Bruxelles.
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1884
9646 Antique Enamel Opera Glasses
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A beautiful pair of antique opera glasses made of gilt brass metal and enamel. The binocular tops and extension knob are made of real mother of pearl. The pink enamel barrels are covered in gilt stars and have beaded cartouches and borders containing hand painted sprays of multi coloured flowers. The underside is inscribed “REG Armstrong 14.August 1884”. Measures – width 10.4 cm, closed height 6.3 cm, extended height 8.5 cm. Probably French. Circa 1884. Retailer’s mark Sharman D Neill, Belfast.
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1867
George Fox
9648 Antique Silver Duck
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A collector’s item. A Victorian silver novelty cream boat in the form of a duck with finely engraved feather decoration. Original gilt interior, the beak and eyes are also gilded. Excellent quality and heavy weight. This delightful piece was originally intended for serving cream or sauce however it would be equally suited for use with dried flowers or as a dressing table tidy etc. Weight 120 grams, 3.8 troy ounces. Length 12 cm. Height 7 cm. London 1867. Maker George Fox.
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Circa 1890
9651 Antique Silver and Pearl Card Case
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A collector’s item. A fabulous Victorian visiting card case covered with iridescent mother of pearl tiles. The corners and central cartouche have engraved sterling silver mounts. Perfect to use for business cards. The front is engraved with butterflies and flowers. The push button opens the case to display a fan shaped interior (original blue satin and concertina fittings) with a separate slot for each card. Measures 11 x 7.6 cm. Height 1.5 cm. English. Circa 1890.
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1890
9663 Victorian Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
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A good quality antique silver vesta case of rectangular form with flat hinged lid, the face enamelled in monochrome to resemble a calling card with the name ‘Charles H. Herbert’. The reverse uninscribed. Marked inside the flap “APPAY Palais Royal, Paris”. Weight 38 grams. Length 5.9cm. Width 3cm. Height 5cm. Similar to those made by Samson Mordan and James Fenton. English. Circa 1890. Unmarked silver.
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1898
John George Smith
9666 Antique Silver Cow Creamer
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An antique silver cream jug in the form of a model cow. The flap with a bee on the cow’s back lifts to fill the jug with cream which is poured out of the cow’s mouth. Nicely figured with red glass eyes and naive expressive face. Weight 94 grams, 3 troy ounces. Height 7cm. Length 12cm. Dutch silver with English import marks for London 1898, retailer John George Smith.
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1862
Elkington
9677 Victorian Silver Table Centrepiece
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A spectacular antique silver centrepiece and candelabra, the tall column and arms formed as a grapevine with entwined branches supporting vine leaves and bunches of grapes. The cut crystal bowl and the candle nozzles are all detachable. This decorative item is perfect for fruit, flowers and sweets. Engraved to the base with a presentation inscription from H.G Mytton of Cleobury North. Dismantles into 3 pieces by unscrewing the bowl holder at the top. Weight 2755 grams, 88.6 troy ounces. Height 58.5cm (with glass), 53cm (without). Spread 42cm. London 1862. Maker George Richards Elkington. Sterling silver.
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1900
Berthold Muller
9688 Antique Silver Model Dog
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A charming model of a German shepherd dog in sterling silver. Large size. Very realistic. Beautiful expressive face. He’s standing in a relaxed, somewhat expectant pose, with his tongue out and tail outstretched. The quality of the workmanship is excellent, you can even see where the fur has been ruffled by his stud collar. Heavy gauge silver. Weight 690 grams, 22.1 troy ounces. Height 15.6cm. Spread 20.8cm. English silver hallmarks for London import 1900. Retailer Berthold Muller.
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Circa 1880
Harrison Brothers & Howson Ltd
9704 Antique Silver Knives
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A set of 8 antique sterling silver knives in the popular Kings pattern with steel blades. 8 dinner knives, length 28cm. The steel blades are marked “Sansom & Sons”. The silver handles are stamped for Sheffield. Circa 1880. Makers stamp “HH” for Harrison Bros & Howsen. Sterling silver.
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1897 - 1907
Goldsmiths And Silversmiths Co
9711 Antique Silver Knives
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A set of antique sterling silver knives in the popular Kings pattern with stainless steel blades marked for Garrard. 6 dinner knives, length 26.5cm. The silver handles are solid quality. London 1897/1907. Maker Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company. Sterling silver.
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1881
Elkington
9713 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery for 12
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An antique set of sterling silver and real mother of pearl cutlery set having decorative engraved blades with bead ferules. The cutlery has pretty carved handles with carved bead and reed decoration. 12 knives and 12 forks in the original solid wood box. Dessert cutlery. Length of knife 22cm, fork 18cm. Birmingham 1881. Maker Frederick Elkington.
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Circa 1850
9718 Antique Silver Dog Collar
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A 19th century silver dog collar with green leather lining. Adjustable to 2 different sizes with a retaining padlock and two bells. Hand engraved with scroll decoration. Diameter 9.5cm and 9 cm. Unmarked silver – tested. Probably English. Circa 1850.
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1890
Martin Hall and Co
9719 Antique Silver Wine Jug
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A stylish antique sterling silver wine ewer of tall elegant vase form with pedestal foot and all over ribbing and bead borders. The body has bands of matting and dot motif decoration. Weight 731 grams, 23.5 troy ounces. Height 30.5cm. Spread 15cm. Sheffield 1890. Maker Martin Hall.
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1881
Hunt & Roskell
9721 Victorian Silver Gilt Mirror
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A fine antique silver gilt dressing mirror of waisted form surmounted by two large putti flanking a monogrammed cartouche. The whole frame has magnificent applied decoration in the rococo revival style; the cast pendant floral sprays to the border are particularly stunning. The wooden easel back has hanging hooks and wire. Height 58.5cm. Width 41cm. London 1881. Maker Hunt & Roskell, late Storr & Mortimer. Numbered 8158. Sterling silver.
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Circa 1890
9722 Antique German Silver Jug – Napoleon
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A massive novelty silver jug in the form of Napoleon Bonaparte, the iconic French statesman and military leader. Suitable for wine, beer and water. Superb bright gilt finish and excellent quality modelling and chased detail. Napoleon is wearing full dress regalia, with epaulettes and the trademark bicorne hat, he is sitting on a military drum. Contains 1700 ml. Weight 996 grams, 32 troy ounces. Height 31.5cm. Spread 18.5cm. Diameter of drum 10cm. Stamped underneath with German silver marks (crown and moon) and the silver grade 800*. Maker “SB” crowned. Circa 1890.
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1892
9736 Antique Silver and Enamel Box
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An Arts and Crafts style silver box with hinged lid and original wooden interior. The multi coloured enamel panel has 2 vignettes containing a man and lady in period costume. Weight (including wood and enamel) 303 grams, 9.7 troy ounces. Height 6 cm. Top 12 x 5.8cm. London 1892. Maker Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst Ltd (Walter Walker & Brownfield Tolhurst). Sterling silver.
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1857
George J Richards & Edward C Brown
9748 Pair of Antique Silver Owl Peppers
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A charming pair of antique silver novelty pepperettes, each in the form of an owl, with detachable head and red glass eyes. Beautiful modelling and engraving. The quality is very realistic. Gilt interiors. Manufacturer’s numbers 7192 & 7193. Total weight 94 grams, 3 troy ounces. Height 7cm. London 1857. Maker George G Richards & Edward Charles Brown. Sterling silver.
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Circa 1880
9754 Pair of Austrian Silver and Ivory Harvester Figurines
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A very fine quality pair of antique Viennese carved ivory figures, studded with gemstones, and mounted on enamelled silver pedestal bases. Each figure carries a silver and enamel wickerwork pannier and holds a silver basket filled with hardstone fruits. The man also holds a pearl and gemstone mounted silver walking stick. The enamelled silver bases are studded with large stones and mounted with dark blue hardstone tops. Height 23.5/21.5cm. Base 11.5 x 11cm. Silver marked with Austrian control marks. Vienna, circa 1890.
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1852
Yapp & Woodward
9765 Antique Silver Wine Label
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A decorative antique silver bottle ticket with a silver chain. Rectangular form with “MADEIRA” engraved to the centre. Excellent quality vine decorated border. Weight 12 grams. Measures 4.8 x 3.6 cm. Birmingham 1852. Maker Yapp & Woodward. Sterling silver.