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Circa 1900
9566 Antique Silver Plated Wall Lights
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A stunning pair of antique wall mirrors of tall shaped form (girandoles), each mounted with two pairs of candle sconces. Decorated in the flamboyant rococo style, the scrolling high relief ornament has fretwork, sea foam and stalactites. Mounted at the top is a winged cherub and below the mirror is a figural plaque. Height 65 cm. Width 34 cm. Mirror height 30 cm, width 18 cm. Probably French. Circa 1900.
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Circa 1900
9575 Antique Silver Horse and Rider
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A good quality German silver model of a horse with the rider dressed in armour and having a bakelite face. Good figurative detail. The base and harness are studded with coloured stones. Weight 460 grams, 14.7 troy ounces. Height 14.5 cm. Base – length 15 cm, width 8.5 cm. Marked on the tail with “Sterling Germany” and the sterling silver grade 925. Circa 1900.
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Circa 1900
9641 Antique Enamel Opera Glasses
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An elegant pair of antique opera glasses with extending lorgnette handle. Made of gilt brass metal with real mother of pearl binocular tops and handle, the body and handle mounts with pretty yellow enamel decoration. Small size. Measures – width 9.2 cm, closed height 4.2 cm, extended height 5.8 cm. Spread with handle extended 22 cm. Probably French. Circa 1900. Retailer’s mark Au Bon Marche, Bruxelles.
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1900
Berthold Muller
9688 Antique Silver Model Dog
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A charming model of a German shepherd dog in sterling silver. Large size. Very realistic. Beautiful expressive face. He’s standing in a relaxed, somewhat expectant pose, with his tongue out and tail outstretched. The quality of the workmanship is excellent, you can even see where the fur has been ruffled by his stud collar. Heavy gauge silver. Weight 690 grams, 22.1 troy ounces. Height 15.6cm. Spread 20.8cm. English silver hallmarks for London import 1900. Retailer Berthold Muller.
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Circa 1900 - 1910
Arthur Downing Ltd
9924 Antique Silver Toothpick
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An early 20th century silver retractable toothpick in a discreet plain style. Fully portable, the little silver hook at one end will attach it to a key ring, watch chain etc for safety. To use simply slide the sleeve forward to reveal an elegant silver tooth pick. Length 5.3cm closed, 7.5cm open. Circa 1900-1910. Maker Arthur Downing Ltd. Sterling silver.
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Circa 1900
10178 Antique Silver Miniature Chandelier
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This toy chandelier is an exact replica of a full size 9-candle original and the design is typically Dutch. Weight 50 grams, less than 2 troy ounces. Height 7.2cm. Spread 7.2cm. Unmarked silver. Probably Dutch. Circa 1900.
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Circa 1900
10175 Antique Silver Fish Box
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A very attractive 19th century novelty silver fish with green glass eyes and articulated body. The fish opens into a box at the neck and has an unusual snap shut mechanism. Large size and graceful style with naturalistic engraved detail and scales. The bottom fins serve also as stand supports. Weight 274 grams, 8.8 troy ounces. Length 28cm. Foreign silver marks. Maker not known. Circa 1900.
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Circa 1900
Emile Puiforcat
10196 Antique French Silver Tureens
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An excellent pair of heavy quality antique silver tureens of shaped rectangular form on a spreading foot. Beautifully decorated with cast ornamental side handles and lid finial; all over applied with shells, scrolls and foliate mounts. Bright gilt finish inside and out. A very attractive feature is the flowerhead wing nut inside the tureen lid. Total weight 2958 grams, 95.1 troy ounces. Spread across handles 30cm. Height 14.5cm (to top of finial). Made in Paris, France. Circa 1900. Maker Emile Puiforcat. High silver grade 950/000. 19th century.
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1900
Wakely & Wheeler
10199 Victorian Antique Silver Loving Cup
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Of sporting interest. An excellent quality two handled gilt silver cup with an embossed hunting scene depicting huntsmen, hounds and stags. Compact size. The raised handles are cast in the form of a dog’s head. Weight 327 grams, 10.5 troy ounces. Spread 16cm. Diameter 10cm. Height 8.8cm, 10cm (to top of handles). London 1900. Maker Wakely and Wheeler. Sterling silver. 18th century.
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1901
Cornelius Saunders & Francis Shepherd
8349 Antique Miniature Silver Coffee Pot Pepper
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A nice little silver pepper pot in the form of a Queen Anne side handled coffee pot. Typical circa 1700 design with oval tapering sides, straight spout, and turned wooden side handle. Gilt inside. The lid pulls off to fill with pepper. Weight 26 grams, just under 1 troy ounce. Height 7.5cm. Spread 6.3cm. Diameter of base 3cm. Chester 1901. Maker Saunders & Shepherd.
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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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1901
John George Piddington
8444 Antique Continental Silver Musician on Donkey
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A rare antique sterling silver model of a travelling musician seated on a donkey. Mounted with semi precious stones on his clothing, the harness and the base. Beautiful modelling, this piece needs to be seen in real life to appreciate the quality. Good weight and colour. Weight 678 grams, 21.8 troy ounces. Height 20 cms. Spread 18 cms. Base 15 x 7 cms. Marked on the base with both the original continental Hanau silver marks (high grade 930 silver) and also London import hallmarks for 1901. Importer John George Piddington.
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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.
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1901
Hawksworth & Eyre
9403 Antique Silver Candelabras
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A good pair of sterling silver candelabras in the lovely plain style typical of the George II period. The branches and nozzles are detachable and the candlesticks can be used separately. Filled weight 1944 grams, 62.5 troy ounces. Height 28.2 cm (total), 19.7 cm (candlesticks). Spread 19.5 cm. London 1901. Maker Hawksworth & Eyre.
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1901
Asprey
9445 Antique Silver Travelling Lamp
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An unusual antique travelling mirror or lamp in sterling silver. The plain styled case unfolds into a 3 fold screen with a hinged flap to stand a candle light. Weight 186 grams, 5.9 troy ounces. Case closed 9.4×7.5cm. London 1901. Maker Asprey & Sons.
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1901
Charles Stuart Harris
9962 Antique Silver Castor
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An early 20th century silver muffineer in the traditional lighthouse design with a bayonet fitting, typical of the late 17th century. Britannia standard silver*. Neat size. Weight 100 grams, 3.2 troy ounces. Height 14.5cm. London 1901. Maker Charles Stuart Harris.
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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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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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1902
Charles Stuart Harris
6323 Antique Silver Mustard Pot
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Antique sterling silver mustard pot. Oval shape with pierced classical decoration and bright cut engraving. Blue glass liner. Gilt inside the lid. Weight of silver 96 grams, 3 troy ounces. Height (to top of finial) 7.25 cms. Base 7.5 x 4.5 cms. London 1902. Maker Charles Stuart Harris.
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1902
James Deakin & Sons
10354 Antique Silver Centrepiece Suite
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A beautiful antique silver epergne set with a matching pair of tall dishes. The pierced decoration is particularly attractive with flowers, scrolls and heart shaped ornament. The epergne has five bowls which can be detached and used separately. The pair of tazzas are raised on tall decorative feet and have a shaped cast border. There is a presentation inscription on the centrepiece front and all the dishes are engraved to the centre with a monogram of entwined letters in old fashioned script. Total weight 3,153g, 101.3 troy oz.
Epergne weight 1,876g, 60.3 troy oz, height 25cm, spread 52.5cm. Large bowl 32 x 22.2cm. Small bowl 17.4cm x 12.4cm. Side dishes total weight 1286g, 41.3troy oz, height 15cm, bowl 31 x 23cm. All pieces London 1902. Maker James Deakin & Sons. Sterling silver -
1903
Charles Boynton
9396 Queen Anne Style Silver Teapot
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An excellent copy of an antique Queen Anne sterling silver teapot (Queen Anne reigned 1702-1714). This plain baluster style with a domed lid and octagonal panelling was the first form of teapot introduced into England. The earlier the teapot the smaller it tended to be because tea was a very expensive commodity until the middle of the reign of King George III. Contains 440 ml. Weight 384 grams, 12.3 troy ounces. Height 16.5 cm. Spread 17.5 cm. London 1903. Maker Charles Boynton.
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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.
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1904
8248 Antique Silver Model Pig
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A nice little antique sterling silver pig sitting on his haunches. Weight 23 grams. Length 7.8 cms. Height 2.4 cms. Import marks under the head for London 1904. No makers mark.
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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 1905
Hammond‚ Creake & Co
8934 Antique Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Cutlery for 12
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A very pretty set of 12 knives and 12 forks with decorative engraved blades, long ornate ferules and real mother of pearl handles. In the original wood box with blue velvet lining. Dessert cutlery. Knife 19.3 cms. Fork 16 cms. Silver plated. Circa 1905. Maker S, Hammond, Creake & Co, Sheffield.
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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.
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1905 - 1908
Thomas Bradbury
5154 Antique Pair of Silver Candelabra
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A very pretty pair of sterling silver candelabra with square bases, unusual architectural columns and classical motifs to the candle holders. Detachable tops and sconces. Height 31.5 cms, candlestick height 23.5 cms. Spread 30 cms. London 1905 and 1908. Maker Thomas Bradbury and Sons.
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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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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.