Wine Antiques

1887
Francis Boone Thomas
9833 Antique Silver Wine Cooler
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A stylish sterling silver wine tyg with attractive matted decoration and plain silver bands. The excellent large size makes this very suitable for use as a wine cooler or champagne bucket and with 3 large handles this is a very easy object to carry around. Weight 1200 grams, 38.5 troy ounces. Height 22cm. Diameter 21.3cm. London 1887. Maker FB Thomas & Co, New Bond St, London.
1890

7478 Victorian Silver Plate and Crystal Drinks Set
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A delightful antique after dinner drinks set consisting of a dozen little cut crystal liqueur glasses with a matching pair of small decanters. All sitting on the original arts and crafts style silver plated tray with carrying handles. Tray spread 36 cms, length 27 cms, width 19 cms. Decanters each contain 150 ml, height 20 cms,. Glasses height 5.5 cms. Circa 1890.
1890
John Grinsell & Sons
9503 Antique Silver Claret Jug
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An attractive sterling silver wine jug of globular form having a plain silver mount with hinged lid. The crystal body has a swirly cut star design. Engraved to the top is an eagle crest and stylised monogram. Traces of gilt to the interior. Height 16cm. Spread 12.5cm. Birmingham 1890. Maker John Grinsell & Sons.
1890
John Grinsell & Sons
9509 Antique Silver Claret Jug
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An attractive sterling silver wine jug of globular form having a plain silver mount with hinged lid. The crystal body has a swirly cut star design. Engraved to the top is an eagle crest and stylised monogram. Traces of gilt to the interior. Height 16cm. Spread 12.5cm. Birmingham 1890. Maker John Grinsell & Sons. Matches #9503 claret jug
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.
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.
Circa 1890
Victor Boivin
9825 French Silver Claret Jugs
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A fantastic quality pair of French silver mounted glass claret jugs in the style of Victor Boivin, a leading French 19th century silversmith. Of globular form, on a circular foot, the glass is encased with a fine quality decoration of pierced silver flowers, leaves, scrolls and other motifs. Original gilt to the inside of the lid and neck. Each contains 800 ml. Height 32cm. Spread across the handle 15.5cm. With French silver stamps. Maker or retailer’s stamp “HTO”. Circa 1890.
1892
Hukin & Heath
6807 Arts and Crafts Silver Claret Jug by Hukin and Heath
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A very smart antique sterling silver mounted wine jug with a dimpled crystal body. The plain and stylish features includ a triangular box spout and a geometric handle. Height 15.5 cms. Contains 950 ml. Birmingham 1892. Maker Hukin & Heath.
1893
Mappin
8285 Antique Silver Top Hunting Flask
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An antique sterling silver mounted flask of conical shape with a fitted silver drinking cup with gilt interior. The top has a swivel bayonet fitting. Together with the original dark mahogany coloured leather case, the girth strap is attached so that the flask will sit on the near-side of the saddle. Flask height 27 cms, diameter of base 4.75 cms, contains 225 ml. London 1893. Maker John Newton Mappin (of Mappin & Webb).
1893

6292 Antique Silver Flask - Eton Harrow Cricket Match at Lords Cricket Ground
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A very collectible item. Of both sporting and military interest. A tall slim flask with a swivel top with safety lock mechanism and detachable drinking cup. This antique sterling silver drinking flask has an engraved presentation inscription “LORDS – Eton v Harrow – 1st Innings 28 – 2nd Innings 81 – 1899”. There is a personalized inscription to Francis Grenfell VC on the reverse. Weight 237 grams, 7.6 troy ounces. Height 23.5 cms. Diameter of base 4.75 cms. Birmingham 1893. Maker LG.
1893
Edward Barnard & Sons
7954 Victorian Silver Armada Jug
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A magnificent large antique sterling silver wine jug of elegant shaped form on pedestal foot. The hinged lid, with ornate flower encrusted finial, opens by squeezing the handle mechanism. Beautifully chased with flowers, swirls and leaves, the jug has a cartouche to both sides (uninscribed). To the front there is an applied animals head and both sides of each cartouche there is a winged figure. Weight 1231 grams, 39.5 troy ounces. Height 37 cms. London 1893. Maker W & J Barnard.
1896
James Dixon
7568 Victorian Silver Scent Flask
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A tiny size antique sterling silver flask with plain styling and a screw off top. Very handy size and would make a good baby gift. Engraved to the front is a decorative monogram. Small capacity and contains less than 20ml. Weight 33 grams, 1 troy ounce. Height 4 cms (6 cms to top of cap), width 5.5 cms. London 1896. Maker James Dixon.
1899
Walter And Charles Sissons
9480 Antique Silver Claret Jug
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A handsome Victorian sterling silver mounted wine jug with a fine quality cut crystal body. The silver has foliate scroll decoration and a pierced silver thumbpiece. Contains 1300ml. Height 24cm/26.8cm to top of thumbpiece. Spread 16cm. Sheffield 1899. Maker Walter and Charles Sissons.
1899
Robert Pringle
9548 Antique Silver Matchstriker
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A funky little collectible item. An antique silver match striker in the form of a boot. The container is fashioned in glass, the top strip has a rough finish so it can be used to strike a match, the rim has a sterling silver rim. Height 7cm. Spread 6.5cm. London 1899. Maker Robert Pringle & Sons.
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.
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.
Circa 1900

7517 Antique French Silver Claret Jug
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A pretty 19th century claret jug with decorative silver mount and pedestal foot. Original gilt inside the lid. The silver mounts have naturalistic sea spray decoration, the top with a cartouche to the front having engraved initials and the base with the inscription “Bordeaux 1899”. The lid has a shell finial. The glass body has deep swirls which compliment the silver design. Contains 750 ml. Height 29 cms. Diameter of base 8.5 cms. Marked on lid, neck and base with French silver stamps and makers mark RB within a lozenge. Circa 1900.
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.
1900
Cristofle
8047 Designer Drinks Tray in Silver Plate by Cristofel
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A very smart antique silver plated serving tray with elegant plain styling, straight lines and quirky side handles. Spread 46 cms. Length 40 cms. Width 13.5 cms. Makers mark for Cristofle, France. Circa 1900. Silver plated.
Circa 1900
John Henry Potter
8686 Vintage Silver Plated Wine Cistern
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A large oval wine bucket of oval plain design which can hold up to 6 bottles. To the front there is an applied disc inscribed “Nags Head, Castleton – S.Hardy”. Height 14 cms. Top measures 33 x 26 cms. Maker John Henry Potter, Sheffield. Circa 1900.
1900
Hung Chong
9404 Antique Chinese Silver Cocktail Shaker
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A large size antique sterling silver cocktail shaker with a hammered finish. An embossed decoration of bamboo stems and leaves 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 479 grams, 15.4 troy ounces. Height 23 cm. Stamped underneath with Chinese silver marks. Maker Hung Chong. Circa 1900.
1900

9541 Antique Silver Flask
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Of sporting interest. An antique sterling silver mounted flask of conical shape with a fitted silver drinking cup with gilt interior. The top has a swivel bayonet fitting. Together with the original dark mahogany coloured leather case, the girth strap is attached so that the flask will sit on the near-side of the saddle. Flask height 22.5cm, diameter of base 4.8cm. Birmingham 1900. Maker E.W.C.
1900
B Neresheimer & Sohnes
9941 Antique Silver Bear Decanter
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A splendid antique silver drinks flask in the form of a standing bear with outstretched paws. Excellent quality and heavy gauge cast silver. Very pleasing design with lifelike detail in the face and all-over chased fur. The head is removable so that the body can be used as a decanter and the head as a cup; it pours beautifully. The interior is gilded. Contains 1 litre. Weight 1407 grams, 45.2 troy ounces. Height 24.5cm. Width between the paws 13.5cm. German Hanau silver marks. Probably Neresheimer. Circa 1900.
1901
John Grinsell & Sons
9025 Arts and Crafts Silver Claret Jug
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A stylish antique silver mounted wine jug with a segmented crystal body. The smart, plain stylish features include a straight box spout and a geometric handle. Contains 900 ml. Height 20 cms. Spread 12.3 cms. London 1901. Maker John Grinsell & Sons. Sterling silver.
1902
James Dixon
8371 Antique Silver Hip Flask
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A smart plain styled sterling silver drinking flask with removable drinking cup. The curved features allow the flask to slip comfortably inside a pocket. Good gauge silver. The top has a screw thread locking mechanism. The drinking cup has the original gilt interior. Contains 140 ml. Weight 198 grams, 6.3 troy ounces. Height 12.5 cms. Width 8 cms. Sheffield 1902. Maker James Dixon & Sons
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.
1910
Walker & Hall
9168 Antique Silver Wine Ewer
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In the Regency style, an attractive wine jug with vine leaf body decoration and a grape finial. The scrolled foliate handle has pierced and grape cluster ornament. Gilt interior. Contains 1150 ml. Weight 801 grams, 25.7 troy ounces. Height 34 cm. Spread 17.5 cm. Sheffield 1910. Maker Walker & Hall.
Circa 1912
James Dixon
6911 Antique Silver and Crocodile Hip Flask
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A smart plain styled sterling silver drinking flask with a brown crocodile covered top and removable drinking cup with gilt interior. The top has a swivel and lock safety mechanism. Contains 125 ml. Weight of cup 78 grams, 2.5 troy ounces. Width 8.25 cms. Height 14 cms. Sheffield 1912. By James Dixons and Sons.
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.
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.
1930
Asprey
6804 The "Thirst Extinguisher" Cocktail Shaker by Aspreys
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A particularly rare novelty cocktail shaker in the form of a 1930s fire extinguisher. Eight classic cocktail recipes are revealed by simply turning the base. In addition, there is a cigar lighter hidden inside the top – just undo the little screw nut to find the wick. Asprey & Co. introduced the satisfyingly expensive ‘Thirst Extinguisher’ to their luxury range in 1932. Height 41 cms. Silver plated.
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”.