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19th century

Circa 1900
B. Mermelins
8903 Antique German Silver Drinking Horn
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Very large and impressive. An antique horn mounted with thick bands of engraved silver. Traces of original gilt finish. Heavy quality hanging chain. Length 59 cms. Diameter of top 12 cms. Stamped with German silver marks crown and moon, silver grade 800 and the maker B. Mermelins. Circa 1900.
Circa 1820

8989 Antique Silver and Shagreen Etui
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A ladies set. An interesting travelling set of sewing and manicure instruments in a silver mounted shagreen case. Most pieces have small silver marks, unidentified. Continental, circa 1820.
1865
The Goldsmiths Alliance
9065 Victorian Silver Bachelor Teapot
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A lovely little antique sterling silver teapot with hinged lid and flower finial. Nice small size. Circular ribbed form and hand engraved deep borders with scroll decoration. To the front there is a hand engraved crest of a bird above the motto “mea gloria fides” meaning “our faith in glory”. Contains 650 ml. Weight 421 grams, 13.5 troy ounces. Height 12 cms (to top of handle). Spread 19.5 cms. Marked underneath for London 1865. Maker Goldsmith Alliance.
Circa 1900

9223 Antique Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Cutlery
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A set of 12 knives and 12 forks with decorative blades and real mother of pearl handles with attractive ferules. The blades have pretty ornamental engraving. Original wooden box. Knife 19 cms. Fork 16.2 cms. Circa 1900. Makers stamp “L & W”. Silver plated.
Circa 1890

9286 Antique Silver Wager Cup
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An antique silver model of a windmill mounted on a wine cup. Hand engraved. Beautifully constructed with multiple moving parts. The windmill house is reached by a staircase with two sculptured figures climbing up, on one side there is a man peeping out of a small window. The revolving windmill sails connect to the clock hands on the other side and both move together. The roof is mounted with a revolving flag, a tiny bird and a sculptured finial. There is a horn which is non-functional. Weight 203 grams, 6.5 troy ounces. Height 22.5 cm. Diameter of cup 8.5 cm. Fully stamped with Dutch silver marks fpr Amsterdam. Circa 1890.
1817
John Mewburn
9335 Georgian Silver Chamberstick
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An elegant antique sterling silver chamber stick with plain classic styling, gadroon borders and plain C scroll handle with a thumb piece. The candle nozzle and snuffer are detachable. There is a family crest hand engraved to all 3 pieces and the pan base and snuffer both have an engraved monogram in old fashioned script. Weight 376 grams, 12 troy ounces. Height 9.5 cm. Diameter 14.5 cm. London 1817. Maker John Mewburn.
Circa 1880

5113 Victorian Silver Plated Decanter Wagon
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An amazing after dinner talking piece. A good antique silver plated trolley coaster with plain styling and armorial crest engraved to the centre. Articulated wheels, fixed carriage. Perfect fit for a pair of large antique decanters – see photo. Decanters not included in the price. Length 39 cms. Diameter 13 cms (inside measurement). Unmarked. English. Circa 1880.
1805 - 1806
John Emes
5829 Georgian Silver Argyle
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A classic style antique sterling silver gravy jug with vase shape on a pedestal foot. Lovely plain style with a crest of a cat holding a flag engraved to both front and lid. With pull off lid and a central heating chamber. Capacity just a little under half a pint. Weight 457 grams, 14.7 troy ounces. Height 16 cms. All pieces hallmarked London 1805/6. Maker John Emes.
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.
Circa 1898

6755 Antique Silver Model Elephant
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A nice little antique sterling silver elephant standing with his feet astride and having silver tusks and curled trunk. Weight 103 grams, 3.3 troy ounces. Length 8 cms. Height 4.5 cms. Import marks on the tail for London 1898. Continental silver marks underneath, probably German. Importer Samuel Boyce (or Boaz) Landeck.
Circa 1840
Joseph Willmore
7086 Antique Silver Baby Rattle
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A delightful antique sterling silver child’s rattle complete with a whistle and real pink coral teether. There are 10 silver bells attached. The embossed decoration is very pretty with flowers and scrolls.Weight 60 grams, 2 troy ounces. Length 14 cms. Makers mark only for Joseph Willmore. Circa 1840.
Circa 1840

7284 Antique Swiss Silver Coffee Pot
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A handsome antique silver coffee pot with a plain baluster shape raised on a fluted pedestal foot. Excellent quality with a charming model of a lion on the lid. An imposing feature is the graceful curved spout in the form of a animal’s head. With a broad decorative border around the neck and an applied goat’s mask mount to the base of the handle. Weight 822 grams, 26.4 troy ounces. Contains 1200 ml. Height 26.5 cms (to top of handle). Spread across spout and handle 19.5 cms. Marked with Swiss silver stamps. Circa 1840.
1810
Paul Storr
7472 George III Silver Goblet by Paul Storr
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A handsome antique sterling silver cup of strong circular form raised on a pedestal foot. Fantastic quality as you’d expect by this prestigious English master silversmith. Broad decorative borders with vine leaf and classical decoration to the body, column and foot. Original gilding to the interior. Good gauge silver. Contains 550 ml. Weight 470 grams, 15.1 troy ounces. Height 16.5 cms. Diameter of top 11 cms. London 1810. Maker Paul Storr.
1812
Robert Gainsford
7639 Georgian Silver Tea Urn
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A beautiful antique sterling silver samovar with vase shape on a square pedestal foot, beaded borders and elegantly curved upswept side handles. Both lid and body have bands of finely engraved decoration together with ribbons and flower swags. Good gauge silver. Weight 2809 grams, 90.3 troy ounces. Height 52 cms. Spread across handles 32 cms. Base 15 x 15 cms. Sheffield 1812. Maker Robert Gainsford.
1890

7824 Antique Dutch Silver Bird
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An attractive model silver bird with removable top. This can be used as a salt or pepper shaker using the detachable grill inside. Alternatively it can be used without the grill. Beautifully modelled. Weight 130 grams, 4.1 troy ounces. Height 11.5 cm. Spread 14 cm. Stamped on the head, tail and rim with Dutch silver stamps for 1890.
1808
William Emes
7932 George III Silver Caddy Box
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An unusual antique sterling silver tea caddy box of plain oval form with a hinged carrying handle. With a broad egg and dart border to the top edge. Typical Georgian style. The double opening lid has an inset hinge and there is a lock to either side. Weight 581 grams, 18.6 troy ounces. Height 10 cms, 17.5 cms to top of handle. Top measures 15.5 x 12 cms. London 1808. Maker Rebecca & William Emes.
Circa 1900

8022 Antique Silver Plated Bottle Tantalus
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A fantastic show. A solid oak 3 bottle drinks tantalus with silver plated mounts. This unusual model has a pull out drawer at the base to access the 3 hobnail cut bottles. Height 39 cms (to top of handle) 29 cms (to top of frame). Base 39 x 13 cms. Bottle height 23 cms, base 8.75 cms Circa 1900.
Circa 1880

8102 Antique Continental Silver Lion Box
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An excellent quality antique silver box in the form of a recumbent lion, the famous Lion of Lucerne. The box opens from underneath with a sliding cover and has the inscription “HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI” (To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss). Weight 204 grams, 6.5 troy ounces. Measures 10 x 4.25 cms, height 5.25 cms. Marked on the cover with continental silver marks “K” and a shield with an arm holding an arrow. Continental. Circa 1880.
1830
Thomas Spicer
8648 Antique Georgian Silver Snuff Box
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A good antique sterling silver box with a cast decorative border and engine turned detail. Very attractive scroll, leaf and flower ornament. With the original bright gilt interior. The top has a presentation inscription from the Ancient Order of Romans. Weight 160 grams, 5.1 cms. Height 2.75 cms. Top measures 8.5 x 5.75 cms. Birmingham 1830. Maker Thomas Spicer.
Circa 1800

8209 Antique Silver Filigree Casket
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A good size antique silver box with hinged lid and a very pretty shaped finial. Very heavy quality. The filigree work is fine quality and very detailed with applied flowers, scrollwork, motifs and silver balls. Weight 398 grams, 12.8 troy ounces. Height 11.5 cms. Top 12 x 9 cms. Unmarked silver. Probably Portuguese or Spanish. Circa 1800.
Circa 1890

8323 Antique French Champleve Enamel And Gilt-Bronze Clock
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A late 19th century bright colour enamel and ormolu mantel timepiece with a portrait roundel to the front. The dial is painted with floral swags within a paste-set bezel. Platform lever escapement. Height 8 ½ in. (21.5 cm.). Width 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.). Depth 2 ½ in. (5.5 cm.). French. Circa 1890.
1838
Edward Barnard & Sons
8417 Antique Silver Inkstand
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An attractive William IV silver inkstand having a shaped edge with scroll and flower decoration. Mounted with 2 cut crystal bottles and a central lidded box for nibs etc. Underneath is an interesting inscription in old fashioned script. Weight of silver 857 grams, 27.5 troy ounces. Base 26 x 19 cms. Height 11 cms (highest point). London 1838. Maker Barnard Brothers.
Circa 1900

8498 Antique German Silver Peacock
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An unusual antique sterling silver model of a peacock with outstretched wings. The head is detachable, the eyes are inset with ruby glass stones, and each feather is mounted with semi precious glass stones. Beautiful realistic modelling. Good weight and colour. Weight 585 grams, 18.8 troy ounces. Height 20 cms. Spread 18 cms. Base 15 x 7 cms. Marked on the feathers with continental Hanau silver marks. Circa 1900.
Circa 1840

8568 Large Antique Continental Silver Spoon
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A giant antique silver serving spoon with a large bowl. Rat tail pattern. Weight 164 grams, 5.2 troy ounces. Length 36 cms. Bowl 13 x 7.7 cms. Marked on the reverse with continental silver marks “A” in a triangle and the silver grade “12”*. Probably German, circa 1840.
1816
John Houle
8622 Antique Georgian Silver Wine Cistern
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An antique gilt silver bowl of large size and exceptionally heavy weight; this excellent quality is just as you’d expect from a master silversmith trained by the world famous Paul Storr. Raised on a pedestal foot and having hinged lions mask side handles, this oval wine cooler takes two bottles. The deep relief applied decoration is covered in grape and vine leaf ornament, the centre ovals have a Bacchanalian scene with cherubs, a goat and an impish Bacchus, to either side there is a large bird and dolphin. Weight 4218 grams, 135.6 troy ounces. Top 31 x 23.5cm. Height 18cm. London 1816. Maker John Houle, freeman of the Vintners’ Company. Sterling silver.
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.
1862
George Unite
8826 Antique Silver Spirit Label
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A handsome antique sterling silver rum label in the form of a vine leaf pierced for Rum. Excellent detail. Weight 8 grams. Measures 5.5 x 4 cms. Birmingham 1862. Maker George Unite.
1803
John Power
8911 Antique Irish Silver Strainer Spoon
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An elegant antique sterling silver gravy spoon of classic plain design with a feather edge and bright cut engraving. The handle has a monogram of intertwined initials in old fashioned script. Weight 140 grams, 4.5 troy ounces. Length 33cm. Bowl 10.5x6cm. Dublin 1803. Maker John Power.
1800
Stephen Adams II
8990 George III Silver Mug
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An antique sterling silver mug with plain style and bands of concentric lines around the body (coopered decoration). Uninscribed. Original gilt interior. Weight 301 grams, 9.6 troy ounces. Contains 500 ml. Height 10.4 cms. Spread 12.5 cms. Diameter 8.5 cms. London 1800. Maker Stephen Adams II.
1809
Robert Metham
9070 Antique Georgian Silver Salts
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An elegant pair of antique sterling silver salt pots of shaped rectangular form with blue glass liners. Lovely classical style with reed banding and standing on small ball feet. Uninscribed. Weight of silver 125 grams, 4 troy ounces. Height 3.7 cms. Top measures 8 x 5.8 cms. London 1809. Maker Robert Metham.
1806
Naphtali Hart
9227 George III Silver Dinner Plates
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A set of 12 antique sterling silver plates of plain design with a shaped reed border. Each with an engraved armorial and 2 crests to the rim. Total weight 4051 grams, 130.2 troy ounces. Diameter 23.7 cm. All same date and maker. London 1806. Maker Naphtali Hart.
1871
Edward Charles Brown
9295 Victorian Silver Owl Peppers
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A delightful pair of antique sterling silver novelty pepperettes, each in the form of an owl with detachable head and glass eyes. Beautifully modelled and engraved, the quality is very realistic. Total weight 87 grams, 2.7 troy ounces. Height 7.5 cm. London 1871. Maker Edward Charles Brown.