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1900 Onwards

1900 Onwards

  • 1913

    Elkington

    6974 Antique Silver Candelebras

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    A classic pair of sterling silver candelabra in the 18th century style. Elegant tapering columns on round bases with fluted decoration. The silver tops have an attractive scroll form. Weight of branches 1616 grams, 51.9 troy ounces. The bases are filled. Total height 36.5 cms. Candlestick height 28.5 cms. All pieces fully matching for Sheffield 1913. Maker Elkington & Co.

  • 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.

  • 1975 - 1976

    James Dixon

    8735 Silver Canteen of Cutlery in a Box

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    A comprehensive set of sterling silver cutlery for 12 people in the elegant feather edge pattern. Total 129 pieces. All in a fitted wooden box. No crests or initials. Weight excluding knives and carving pieces 5503 grams, 166.9 troy ounces. All matching Sheffield 1975/76. Maker James Dixon & Sons.

  • 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.

  • 1905

    Goldsmiths And Silversmiths Co

    9281 Antique Silver Bowl

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    Presented by HRH Prince Faisal of Saudi Arabia. A important sterling silver bowl with side handles and a square pedestal foot. Large size. Similar form to the Warwick Vase. Excellent quality chased decoration with flowers, foliage and scrolls. Good heavy weight. To the front is a presentation inscription to Dr Daniel Davies* and the bowl is accompanied by a signed photograph of Prince Faisal. Weight 3470 grams, 111.5 troy ounces. Height 26 cm. Diameter 32 cm. Spread across the handles 39 cm. Base 15.5 cm square. London 1905. Maker Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company.

  • 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).

  • Circa 1910

     

    7258 Silver and Erotica Enamel Cigarette Case

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    A fine and impressive antique solid silver cigarette case with a superb figural scene to the front, in hand coloured enamel, of a seated monk and a pretty young woman. The reverse side has a stripy engine turned decoration. The case opens with a push operated catch and the inside has its original gilding and 2 retaining bands. Weight 106 grams, 3.3 troy ounces. Measures 8 x 6.5 cms. Marked on the inside edge with Austrian silver stamps “sterling silver” and 935. Circa 1910.

  • 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”.

  • 1919

    Martin Hall and Co

    8478 Georgian Style Silver Teapot

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    An excellent quality antique sterling silver teapot of globular form and having a cast decorative border. Large size and good gauge silver. The teapot has a beautifully carved ivory handle and finial. Weight 1162 grams, 37.3 troy ounces. Contains 1300 ml. Height 18 cms, spread 33 cms. Birmingham 1919. Maker Martin Hall. This matches #8479 and #8480.

  • Circa 1910

     

    8748 Antique Silver Plated and Wood Drinks Bucket

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    A fantastic decorator’s item. This stylish bar set in the form of a ship’s bucket has a coopered body made of solid wood panels held together with silver plated metal bands and has a chunky rope handle. Holds up to 3 standard wine bottles. The multi-purpose bottom section swivels out and can be used to contain bar items, bottle openers, cigars, playing cards etc. Above the swivel drawer, engraved to the silver plated band, are the British patent numbers “Rd90495 DEPOSE Rd90496”. Height 25.5 cms. Diameter 21 cms. Made in England. Circa 1910.

  • 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.

  • 1908

    Thomas Bradbury

    9303 Antique Silver Candlesticks

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    A fine pair of antique sterling silver candlesticks with baluster stems, stepped square bases and detachable sconces. Excellent quality and heavy cast weight. Typical style of the George II candlesticks made by Ebenezer Coker but these candlesticks date to 1908. Weight 1124 grams, 36.1 troy ounces. Height 24.2 cm. Base 11 x 11 cm. London 1908. Maker Thomas Bradbury.

  • 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.

  • Circa 1910

     

    7260 Pair of French Silver Squirrel Peppers

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    A charming pair of antique silver figural pepperettes of seated squirrels holding a nut in their paws. Each has a hinged compartment below to put the pepper. The nut has some holes where the pepper is poured. Weight 156 grams, 5.0 troy ounces. Height 8 cms. Marked on the edge of the bottom flap with a French silver stamp. Circa 1910.

  • 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.

  • 1917

    Hewson & Williams

    8495 Antique Silver Cigar Box

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    A good size vintage sterling silver box with plain elegant styling and original wooden lining. The domed solid top retains its original gilt interior. Excellent quality. Engraved to the top is the insignia of The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the crest and motto of Royal East Kent Regiment (The Buffs). Length 19.2 cms. Height 6 cms. Width 11.5cms. London 1917. Maker Hewson & Williams.

  • 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.

  • 1926

    Henry Wilkinson & Co

    9021 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery for 6

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    An elegant set of 6 knives and 6 forks with engraved sterling silver blades, long ornate ferules and real mother of pearl handles. In a black leather covered box with black velvet lining. Dessert cutlery. Knife 17.5 cms. Fork 14.7 cms. Sheffield 1926. Maker Henry Wilkinson & Co Ltd. Sheffield, ferules maker Allen & Darwin, Sheffield.

  • 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.

  • Circa 1910

     

    6604 Antique Silver Chinese Bowl

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    A good size antique silver bowl with pretty embossed decoration of chrysanthemum flowers all round. Lovely quality and weight. The hand beaten finish of the background is particularly fine. Weight 529 grams, 17 troy ounces. Height 9.75 cms. Diameter 20 cms. Marked underneath with Chinese characters for Shanghai. Circa 1910.

  • Circa 1910

    Arthur Price

    7399 Vintage Silver Plated Canteen of Cutlery

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    A comprehensive set of silver plated cutlery in a fitted wooden box with 2 pull out drawers. 12 place settings. 110 pieces in the popular Old English pattern. All matching and original. Made by Arthur Price, Sheffield. Circa 1910.

  • 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.

  • 1991 - 1994

    William Hutton

    8204 Vintage Silver Cutlery for 8

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    A full set of sterling silver cutlery for 8 people in the popular Old English pattern. Good plain design. Total 64 pieces. Complete with 2 matching sets of sterling silver handled knives with stainless steel blades. Weight excluding knives 2591 grams, 83.3 troy ounces. All pieces matching Sheffield 1991, maker Henry Hutton & Sons (except for 4 of the large spoons which are Sheffield 1994, maker William Hutton & Son Ltd).

  • 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.

  • 1906

    Britten Gould & Co

    8814 Antique Silver Hedgehog Pin Cushion

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    Very collectible sewing item. A lovely antique sterling silver hedgehog or porcupine pin cushion. Cleverly designed so that you can put the pins in the holes to form the spines of the animal. It still has the original cotton wool stuffing inside. Weight 10 grams. Length 4.5 cms. Birmingham 1906. Maker Britten Gould & Co.

  • 1909

    Goldsmiths And Silversmiths Co

    9071 Antique Silver Presentation Cup

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    A superb antique sterling silver cup and cover with steeple top. Gilt silver. Outstanding quality and decorative detail. The base has a presentation inscription to the actress Anna Neagle from the popular magazine Picturegoer and Film Weekly for her performance in Courtneys of Curzon Street 1947. Weight 1926 grams, 61.9 troy ounces. Height 41.5 cms (total), 29 cms (cup). Diameter 11.7 cms. London 1909. Maker Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co Ltd.

  • 1925

    Spink & Son

    9387 Vintage Silver Knives

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    A set of sterling silver knives with stainless steel blades. Smart plain styled handles with shell shaped ends. 6 dinner knives, length 25.8 cm, and 6 dessert knives, length 22.6 cm. London 1925. Maker Spink & Son.

  • 1920

    Berthold Muller

    6636 Pair of Antique Silver Knights

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    An excellent pair of model knights in full armour with hinged visors and carved faux ivory faces. Fantastic workmanship and decorative detail. Each knight has a different suite of armour and carries different weapons – shield, axe, sword, ball and chain. Traces of the original gilding. Total weight 1059 grams, 34 troy ounces. Heights 23, 24.5 cms (with visor closed). Base 7 x 7 cms. Marked around the edge of the base with import marks for London 1920 and Berthold Hermann Muller.

  • 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).

  • 1903

    Crisford & Norris

    8659 Antique Silver Dog Rattle and Whistle

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    A novelty sterling silver whistle and rattle baby item modelled with the head of a dog, complete with a whistle, bell and ivory teething ring. Total weight 12 grams, less than half a troy ounce. Dog measures5 x 2.5 cms. Ring diameter 3.5 cms. Birmingham 1903. Maker Crisford & Norris.

  • 1912

    Grey & Co

    8213 Antique Silver Tortoise Bell

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    A fine and realistic antique tortoise table bell modelled with a solid sterling silver shell and a body made from bronze effect steel. The underside holds a clockwork winding mechanism that sounds the bell when the head or the tail is pressed. Spread 17.5 cms. Height 6 cms. Shell measures 9.3 x 11.5 cms. Silver hallmarked on the shell for Chester 1912. Silver makers mark and stamped underneath for maker Grey & Co.

  • 1906

    Goldsmiths And Silversmiths Co

    8537 Antique Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 8

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    A comprehensive set of antique sterling silver cutlery in the popular Kings pattern. Each piece has a hand engraved crest. Total 40 pieces comprising 8 large spoons, 8 dessert spoons, 8 large forks, 8 dessert forks and 8 tea spoons. Weight 2985 grams, 95.9 troy ounces. London 1906. Makers Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd. Some extra pieces available.

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