Victoria
Victoria
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1895
A & J Zimmerman Ltd
5143 Giant Sized Victorian Silver Cigar Box
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A rare, large sized sterling silver cigar box having a hinged lid and wooden interior. Lovely plain style. Length 23 cms. Width 14 cms. Height 14 cms. Birmingham 1895. Maker A & J Zimmerman Ltd.
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Circa 1850
6416 Antique Silver Seal
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An antique silver seal in the form of a Roman lady dressed in robes and carrying a dagger and hanging scales (portraying Justice?). Very unusual. The base of the seal is engraved with a decorative monogram. Weight 59 grams, 1.9 troy ounces. Height 11 cms. Seal 2.5 x 2 cms. Unmarked silver. Probably continental and circa 1850.
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Circa 1900
James Dixon
6828 Arts and Crafts Silver Plated and Crystal Claret Jug
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A stylish antique wine jug with plain style silver plated mount and black bakalite handle. In the style of Christopher Dresser. Marked on the base of the handle for maker James Dixon & Sons. Height 25 cms. Spread 14.5 cms. Contains 1150 ml. Circa 1900. Marked on the base of the handle for maker James Dixon & Sons. Manufacturing number F3900.
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Circa 1850
Annibale Portanier
7224 Antique Maltese Silver Card Case
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An excellent antique silver card case with a flip top and all over filigree decoration. There is a large Maltese cross to each side. Weight 75 grams, 2.4 troy ounces. Height 14.5 cms. With Maltese silver marks on the inside edge. Maker Annibale Portanier. Circa 1850.
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1851
George John Richards
7507 Victorian Silver Owl Pepper
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A delightful antique sterling silver novelty pepperette in the form of an owl having a detachable head with glass eyes. Beautifully modelled and engraved, the quality is very realistic. Weight 44 grams, 1.4 troy ounces. Height 7 cms. London 1851. Maker George Richards.
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Circa 1840
7840 Antique Silver Gilt Casket with Enamel and Pearls
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A fabulous antique silver box mounted with panels of filigree silver decorated with enamel flowers and leaves and studded with pearls and semi precious stones. Exquisite workmanship. Gilt finish. Weight 398 grams, 12.7 troy ounces. Height 6.5 cms. Top measures 11.25 x 7.25 cms. Base measures 15 x 1 cms. Unmarked silver. Continental. Probably German circa 1840.
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1886
Joseph Angell
8020 Victorian Silver Gallery Tray
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A large antique sterling silver tray of oval form with inset carrying handles. The decorative gallery is attractively pierced with a crisscross design. The underside has a hardwood base making the tray very strong. No inscription. Weight including wood 3364 grams, 108.1 troy ounces. Length 58 cms. Width 39 cms. Marked to the edge of the base rim with full English silver hallmarks for London 1886. Makers mark partially stamped, probably Joseph Angell.
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1863
Ortner & Houle
8145 Antique Silver Travelling Lamp
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A fine quality antique sterling silver travelling or carriage lamp by Orton & Houle, neatly designed so that it can be carried for travel. To use the lamp, lift the lid and pull out the hinged front cover to reveal the candle holder behind a glass panel. The lamp can then either be hung from the suspension hooks, or placed standing up by pulling down the base. Next to the base there is a cylindrical vesta case, with a drop down hinged cover for matches and a match striker. A nice feature is the candle holder which has a spring fitting allowing the candle to be pushed up as the candle burns down. Stamped on the main cover with full English silver hallmarks for London 1863. Maker and retailer Ortner & Houle, 3 St James St, SW London.
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1899
William Comyns
8239 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Table Snuff Box
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An excellent quality antique sterling silver snuff box with a cast border decorated with flowers. Substantial size. The inset mother of pearl top has a deeply carved scene depicting a biblical scene. The interior of the box retains its original gilt finish. Height 2.8 cms. Length 8.2 cms. Width 6.2 cms. London 1899. Maker William Comyns.
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1901
Horton & Allday
8392 Antique Silver Throne Pin Cushion
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An unusual antique sterling silver pin cushion in the form of the Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey in London. This was made in 1296 for King Edward I to enclose the famous Stone of Scone; the original is made of solid oak and stands on 4 gilt lions. Height 4 cms. Width 2.5 cms.Depth 1.25 cms. Birmingham 1901. Maker Horton & Allday. Sterling silver.
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1890
John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater
8571 Victorian 4 piece Silver Tea Set in the style of Edward Farrell
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An outstanding quality antique sterling silver tea service of gourd shape, depicting Teniers style Dutch tavern scenes. The sides are deeply chased in relief, the handles cast as drunken peasants perched on tree branches, the teapot and coffee pot with ivory insulators and drunken figure finials, original pale gilt interiors. The drunken revellers are drinking, playing music, playing cards, womanising; there is a mother and child, even a giant dog. Every scene is different. The teapot and milk jug a have Bacchus face mask mounted spout. This very heavy set weighs 4,024 grams, 129.3 troy ounces. Teapot height 19.5 cms, spread 26 cms. Coffee pot height 26 cms, spread 25 cms. London 1890. Maker John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater.
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1840
William Eaton
8755 Antique Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12
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An excellent set of antique sterling silver cutlery in the Fiddle, Thread and Shell pattern. Excellent antique style. Each has a hand engraved crest. Total 57 pieces. A full place place setting for 12 people but missing 2 dessert forks and 1 teaspoon. Total weight of flatware 4106 grams, 132 troy ounces. All same date and maker. London 1840. Maker William Eaton.
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Circa 1890
8834 Antique French Silver Lorgnette
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A decorative antique gilt silver folding magnifying glass or eyeglass with a spring clip. Length 15.5 cms. Spread across the lenses 14 cms. Unmarked silver with gold finish. French. Circa 1890.
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Circa 1860
8981 Antique Gold Portrait Box - Napoleon
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An antique wooden box with an inset portrait of Napoleon, hand painted and signed “Delaroche”, within an ivory surround. The burr wood is particularly attractive. The gold interior has French gold stamps. Diameter 8.7cm. Circa 1860. 15 carat gold or higher.
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Circa 1890
9184 German Silver Wager Cup
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An antique silver model of a marriage cup modelled as a bearded gentleman with outstretched arms holding a cup that swivels. His richly decorated jacket and waistcoat sit over a long skirt which is the inverted drinking cup. Excellent quality and good weight. Parcel gilt. Weight 483 grams, 15.5 troy ounces. Height 31.5 cm. Stamped on the bottom of the skirt with German silver marks. Circa 1890.
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Circa 1900
Wang Hing
9315 Antique Chinese Silver Cocktail Shaker
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A large size antique sterling silver cocktail shaker with a hammered finish. An applied decoration of a dragon, blowing fire from his mouth, curls all the way round the shaker. The large top comes off to fill the ingredients and the little top cup comes off for pouring and also serves as a drinks measure. Weight 476 grams, 30.5 troy ounces. Height 22 cm. Stamped underneath with Chinese silver marks. Maker Wang Hing. Circa 1900.
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1841
Edward Barnard & Sons
5284 Antique Silver Entree Dishes
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An exceptional pair of antique sterling silver serving dishes with domed covers and twist off handles. There is a crest engraved to the covers. Weight 3853 grams, 123.8 troy ounces. Height 14 cms. Base 30 x 23 cma. London 1841. Maker Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard.
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1879
Charles Stuart Harris
6448 Queen Anne Style Silver Monteith
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A large antique sterling silver bowl with ribbed design and a decorative cartouche. The fixed scalloped rim is decorated with face masks. Bowls with this style of decorative rim are known as monteiths and can be used to hold stem glasses – the rims were originally detachable. Weight 1233 grams, 39.6 troy ounces. Height 21 cms. Diameter 27 cms. London 1879. Maker Charles Stuart Harris.
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Circa 1880
6854 Antique Silver Dog Whistle
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A very charming novelty silver whistle modelled with the head of a dog, probably a bulldog or a pug, complete with a collar and a small chain loop. With the name “Elise” engraved to the whistle end. Weight 21 grams. Length 4.6 cms. Unmarked continental silver. Circa 1880.
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1863
Martin Hall and Co
7227 Victorian Silver Mustard Pot
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An antique sterling silver mustard pot of plain circular form with beaded borders and a decorative thumb piece. There is an engraved crest on the lid. Original blue glass liner. Weight 143 grams, 4.6 troy ounces. Height 5.5 cms (excluding handle). Diameter 6.5 cms. Spread 9.25 cms. Sheffield 1863. Maker Martin Hall.
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1848 - 1880
George Adams
7515 Canteen of Victorian Silver Cutlery for 12
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An extensive set of antique sterling silver cutlery for 12 people. 84 pieces. Very elegant fiddle and reed pattern. Together with a full set of vintage sterling silver knives. Weight excluding knives 3796 grams, 122 troy ounces. All (except 1 piece) mixed dates 1848 – 1880 by the maker George Adams.
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1880
Charles Boynton
7847 Antique Silver and Overlay Glass Casket
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An excellent quality antique sterling silver mounted box with faceted ruby glass panels and star cut base. In the style of Baccarat. The top is engraved with a stag in a forest scene. To the front there is an aperture, presumably for a spoon, indicating that it is probably for sugar. Height 11 cm. Width 13 cm. Depth 10 cm. The silver mount is stamped with English silver hallmarks for London 1880. Maker Charles Boyton.
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1845
8021 Antique Dutch Silver Tray
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A very smart antique silver tray of oval shape with a bevelled glass centre and silver ball feet. The pierced silver gallery has a bead border, interlaced scroll design and inset carrying handles. Underneath the border is reinforced with a brass ring. Length 56.5 cm. Width 42 cm. Height 6 cm. Stamped on the side of the handles with Dutch silver marks and the date letter “L” for 1845. Silver grade 934 (this is purer than sterling silver which is 925 parts out of 1000).
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1849
Charles Lias
8170 Antique Silver Basting Spoon
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Engraved with the arms of The Worshipful Company of Innholders*. A handsome antique sterling silver spoon in the fiddle thread and shell pattern. Lovely plain styling. Excellent weight and colour. Engraved with 2 outstanding coats of arms and mottos, also with the date 1848-9 and “As a token of respect”. Total weight 218 grams, 7 troy ounces. Length 31.5 cms. London 1849. Maker Charles Lias.
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1893
Sampson Mordan & Co
8240 Antique Silver Perfume Bottle by Sampson Mordan
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A delightful sterling silver cylinder scent bottle, with a hinged flip top and glass stopper. The bottle is finely engraved in the Kate Greenaway style, with two little girls sitting on a wall looking at a snail, there is a church in the background. Original gilt interior. Height 5.5 cms. Diameter 2.5 cms. London 1893. Maker Sampson Mordan & Co.
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1898
Harrison Brothers
8404 Victorian Silver Candlesticks
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A classic style pair of antique sterling silver candle holders with fluted columns standing on stepped bases with pretty shell and foliate scroll decoration. Removable nozzles. Height 26 cms. Base 11.3 x 11.3 cms. Sheffield 1898. Maker Harrison Brothers.
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1846
John Samuel Hunt
8581 Antique Double Table Salt in the form of a Stag
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Antique Double Table Salt in the form of a Stag
A magnificent quality piece of novelty silver. An antique sterling silver table salt in the form of a stag lying on a rocky base and flanked by 2 gilded shells. Heavy cast silver. The modelling is superb. Weight 631 grams, 20.2 troy ounces. Height 10 cms. Width 18 cms. London 1846. Maker John Samuel Hunt, nephew of Paul Storr. -
Circa 1900
8756 Antique French Silver Mirror Plateau
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An elegant antique mirror stand of shaped oval form standing on ball feet. Plain styled with reed borders and shell motifs. With the original wooden back. Length 52 cms. Width 36 cms. Height 4.2 cms. Marked on the edge with French silver stamps. Circa 1900.
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Circa 1900
B Neresheimer & Sohnes
8839 Antique Silver Knights on Horse Back
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An exceptional pair of antique German silver table ornaments in the form of large model knights in armour, each astride a galloping horse. These are particularly nice examples in terms of size and also the quality of workmanship. Weight 1490 and 1507 grams, total weight 2997 grams, 96.3 troy ounces. Height 30 cms. Spread 37.5 cms including the lance. Base 20.5 x 10 cms. Marked on top of the base with German silver marks crown and moon, and Germany. Makers mark “n” for Neresheimer. Circa 1900.
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Circa 1900
8993 Antique Chinese Silver Cigar Case
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An unusual antique silver case for three cigars beautifully decorated with an embossed dragon in deep relief. Weight 114 grams, 3.6 troy ounces. Length 13 cms. Width 6.5 cms. Marked on the inside clip with Chinese silver stamps. Circa 1900.
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1870
Thomas Smily
9206 Antique Silver Grape Scissors in a Box
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An attractive pair of antique sterling silver grape shears in the original green velvet lined box. Good quality cast silver with the original bright gilt finish. Grape and vine leaf decoration. Weight 118 grams, 3.7 troy ounces. Length 17.5 cm. Width 8 cm. London 1870. Maker Thomas Smily.
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1885
Pavel Ovchinnikov
9322 Antique Russian Silver Trompe l'Oeil Basket
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A rare antique silver dish fashioned as a white damask tablecloth draped over a gilt wickerwork basket. The quality of the workmanship is outstanding. Weight 744 grams, 23.9 troy ounces. Spread 40 cm. Height 7.3 cm. Basket top 32.4 x 27.3 cm. Stamped with Russian silver marks for Moscow 1885. Maker Pavel Ovchinnikov.
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