1900 Onwards
1900 Onwards
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Circa 1930
8697 French Art Deco Silver Candelabra
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A stylish pair of art deco silver candelabra with 3 lights. Excellent plain style with geometric shaped bases inlaid with ivory and ebony. The branches unscrew but the columns cannot be used as candlesticks. Height 41 cms, spread 28 cms. The weight of the branches is 991 grams, 31.8 troy ounces, the bases are filled and therefore cannot be weighed. French silver stamps. Circa 1930.
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1902
Adie & Lovekin
8332 Antique Silver Pig Pin Cushion
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A super size antique sterling silver pin cushion in the form of a pig with a curly tail. Weight 98 grams, 3.1 troy ounces. Height 4.5 cms. Length 8.5 cms. Marked underneath for Birmingham 1902. Maker possibly Adie and Lovekin Ltd.
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1913
John Grinsell & Sons
8570 Art Deco Silver and Crystal Decanters
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A large pair of geometric faceted bottles with sterling silver collars. Excellent heavy quality. Each contains 950 ml. Height 31.2 cms (including stopper). London 1913. Maker John Grinsell & Sons.
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1908
Joseph Heming
8896 Antique Silver Standing Salt
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Very large and imposing. A rare antique sterling silver table salt cellar. A 1908 copy of a The Beeston Salt*. The domed and steeple top lid is removable and underneath, sitting on the tall cylindrical base, is the detachable salt holder. Weight 1166 grams, 37.4 troy ounces. Height 41 cms (with top), 20 cms (without top). Diameter of base 14 cms. All pieces marked London 1908 Joseph Heming & Co.
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1974
A E Jones
9135 Set of Vintage Silver Goblets
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A stylish set of sterling silver cups with excellent plain styling and unusual decoration to the stems. Each contains 110 ml. Total weight 948 grams, 30.4 troy ounces. Height 13.5 cms. Diameter 6.6 cms. Birmingham 1974. Maker A.E Jones.
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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.
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1919
6843 Antique Silver Bird
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An attractive model silver bird with detachable head and glass eyes. Inside there is a silver grill so that the bird can be used as a shaker (possibly for sugar). Beautifully modelled, the bird has very realistic plumage, the wings are applied separately but do not open. Stamped on the head and rim with Dutch silver stamps for 1919.
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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.
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Circa 1930
6340 Vintage Silver Tea Infuser
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A charming little sterling silver tea infuser in the shape of a teapot. Ideal for making a single cup of tea without a teapot – just put tea leaves inside and immerse in a cup of boiling water to make a perfect brew! Weight 22 grams. Height 3.25 cms. Base diameter 3 cms. Stamped underneath “sterling”. Circa 1930. American.
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Circa 1910
8334 Antique Silver Cat
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A charming antique continental silver figure of a seated cat nicely modelled with his tail curled up behind his back. Good quality. Filled weight 20 grams. Height 5.5 cms. Marked on the front leg with continental silver marks. Probably German. Circa 1910.
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1978
Deakin & Francis
8577 Set of Vintage Silver Goblets in a Box
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A good quality set of sterling silver cups in their original presentation box. Excellent plain styling and deep gilded bowls. Each contains 150 ml. Weight 1201 grams, 38.6 troy ounces. Height 14 cms. Diameter 7 cms. Birmingham 1978. Maker Deakin & Francis Ltd.
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1921
Goldsmiths And Silversmiths Co
8905 Antique Silver Cigar Box
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A good quality vintage sterling silver box with plain elegant styling and original wooden lining. The domed solid top retains its original gilt interior. With an engraved crest and motto to the top. Length 20 cms. Height 7 cms. Width 14 cms. London 1921. Maker Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Ltd.
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Circa 1920
9145 Antique Continental Silver Cow Creamer
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An antique silver cream jug in the form of a model cow. Unusual large size. With ruby red glass eyes. 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. Simple figuring and naive expressive face. Weight 196 grams, 6.3 troy ounces. Height 11 cms. Length 16.5 cms. Marked underneath with Dutch silver marks, duty mark to the lid. Circa 1920.
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1914
5764 Silver Cigarette Box
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A handsome sterling silver box with plain styling, solid hinged lid and wooden interior.
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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”.
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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.
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Circa 1930
1141 Dial a Recipe Cocktail Shaker
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This popular shaker has a dial displaying a choice of well known cocktails. You just turn the dial to select your cocktail and the correct ingredients are automatically displayed. This is a very sought after model and fun to use. Silver plated with a gold plated liner, this shaker has a double top with a strainer and pourer. Made in England. Circa 1930.
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1918
William Aitken
8341 Pair of Antique Silver Dishes
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A pair of antique sterling silver dishes of oval form with shaped borders and raised on splay feet. The pretty pierced silver is decorated with foliate swags. Good gauge silver. Weight 874 grams, 28.1 troy ounces. Height 8.5 cms. Length 31 cms. Width 22.5 cms.
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1910 - 1916
Mappin And Webb
8579 Antique Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12
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An excellent set of antique sterling silver cutlery in the popular Kings pattern. Each piece has an engraved initial “C”. Total 84 pieces including 2 sets of silver handled knives. Weight 4049 grams, 130 troy ounces (excluding the knives). Sheffield 1910-16 except the knives and 3 dessert spoons and 3 tea spoons which are 1960s. All flatware by maker Mappin & Webb. Knives by maker E Viner.
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1912
Hunt & Roskell
8913 Antique Silver Cup and Cover
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A good quality sterling silver trophy cup and matching cover together with the original ebonised wooden plinth. Tall vase shape with sweeping side handles. Original gilt interior. The cup has many classical features including a deeply embossed band of acanthus leaf scrolls, half fluted body and cast pineapple finial. Weight 3708 grams, 119 troy ounces. Height 51.5 cms (cup and lid without plinth), 36 cms (cup only). Plinth 11 cms. London 1912. Maker Hunt & Roskell Ltd.
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1902
Daniel & John Welby
9157 Antique Silver Sugar Castor
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An early 20th century silver muffineer in the classic baluster style popular from the early 1700 period. Britannia standard silver*. Large size. Lovely plain style. The top has a bayonet fitting and has two panels of pretty piercing. Weight 396 grams, 12.7 troy ounces. Height 20.5 cms. London 1902. Maker D & J Wellby.
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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.
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1904
Cooper Brothers
6900 Pair of Antique Silver Corinthian Candlesticks
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An attractive pair of tall silver candlesticks with Corinthian capitals and circular ribbed columns with trailing foliage, on stepped tapering bases with bead borders and classical motifs. Detachable nozzles. Height 31 cms. Base 14 cms square. Sterling silver. Marked around the base for Sheffield 1904. Maker Cooper Brothers.
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Circa 1920
7906 Antique Silver Tray - Chinese Straits Settlements
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A rare Eastern filigree silver tray of oval 10 sided form. Unusual large size. Profusely decorated all over with flower and leaf motif borders. Beautiful exquisite workmanship. The side handles are prettily formed as a flower supported by conjoined leaves. Weight 1658 grams, 53.3 troy ounces. Spread across handles 61 cms. Length 46 cms. Width 32 cms. Unmarked silver. Probably circa 1920.
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1910
1525 Model Silver Horse
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A charming figure of a racing mare finely modelled in sterling silver. The head is detachable. Height 17 cms. Width (nose to tail) 21 cms. Import marks for London 1910.
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Circa 1910
9420 Antique French Silver Mirror
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A large antique silver table mirror with a domed top and ribbon and reed border. Excellent style. Original bevelled edge glass. The wooden back is fitted with an adjustable back stand (silver plated on brass). Height 51.2cm. Width 51.2cm. French silver stamps. Circa 1910.
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1924
Cornelius Saunders & Francis Shepherd
9434 Novelty Silver Mustard and Pepper Pots
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An attractive pair of sterling silver condiments modelled as Humpty Dumpty, the egg shaped character from the children’s nursery tale. Weight of silver 31 grams, 1 troy ounce. Height 4.5cm. London 1924. Maker Cornelius Saunders & Francis Shepherd.
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Circa 1920
JIAN JI 記建
9448 Antique Chinese Silver Bowl JIAN JI 記建
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An antique silver bowl with pierced decoration of two outstretched dragons breathing fire and smoke. Medium size suitable for fruit and bread. Weight 451 grams, 14.5 troy ounces. Height 9.7cm. Diameter 19cm.Stamped underneath with Chinese silver stamps. Retailer “KK”. Artisan workshop JIAN JI 記建. Circa 1920.
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Circa 1905 - 1910
Eugen Marcus
9502 Antique Silver Mirror
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A large antique silver table mirror with domed top and art nouveau style silver decoration applied to the lower body. Excellent style. Original bevelled edge glass. The polished wooden back is fitted with an adjustable back stand (brass). Height 41cm. Width 33cm. German silver stamps and maker/retailers mark for Eugen Marcus, Berlin. Circa 1910.
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Circa 1920
9546 Antique Silver Miniature Casket
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An attractive little miniature silver chest with a domed hinged lid and round feet. The filigree silver is worked in decorative loop patterns. With a hinged front catch and top handle. The interior is gilded. Weight 20 grams, 0.6 troy ounces. Height 2.5cm (top of lid) 3.7cm (top of handle). Base 3.4 x 2cm. Unmarked silver. Probably Indian. Circa 1920.
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1906
James Deakin & Sons
9562 Antique Silver Basting Spoon
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An antique sterling silver spoon in the classic Old English pattern. Very useful long handled serving spoon. Initials “B” engraved to one end in old fashioned script. Weight 166 grams, 5.3 troy ounces. Length 31.5 cm. Sheffield 1906. Maker John and William Deakin.
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Circa 1920
9585 Antique Silver Candelabras
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A large pair of heavy quality continental silver candelabraThe arms detach for storage. Cast silver. Decorative design with the figure of a cherub holding the foliate clad candle branches and standing on a circular pedestal with paw feet. Weight 5706 grams, 183.4 troy ounces. Total height 42 cm. Spread 33.5 cms. Continental silver marks. Probably Portuguese circa 1920.
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