Circa 1910
Asprey
9769 Antique Silver Plated Parrot Nutcracker
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An unusual pair of antique silver plated nutcrackers with a finely modelled head of a parrot at the top. To use – simply place the nut inside the parrot’s jaw and squeeze the handgrip. Length 14.8cm. Stamped Asprey, registered design number 598487. English. Circa 1910. Silver plated.
Circa 1910
Tuck Chang
9795 Antique Chinese Silver Tray
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An antique Chinese wooden tray mounted with silver handles of bamboo design. The hardwood is beautifully carved with flowers and a stylistic border. To the centre is a hammered silver plaque (uninscribed). The underside has green baize. Spread across the handles 57cm. Length 47cm. Width 32cm. Height 3.5cm/8.5cm. Circa 1910. Marked on one handle for Tuck Chang & Co, Shanghai.
1910
Carringtons & Co
9950 Antique Silver Cup and Cover
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A good quality sterling silver trophy cup and matching cover with acanthus mounted side handles. The cup has many classical features including a deeply embossed band of flower and foliate scrolls, half fluted banding and a cast flame finial. Weight 1524 grams, 49 troy ounces. Height 38cm (with lid), 24.5cm (to the rim of the cup). London 1910. Maker Carrington & Co.
Circa 1910
Gebruder Dingeldein
9980 Antique Silver Fish
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An excellent quality novelty silver antique fish with red glass eyes. Beautifully articulated. The fish opens into a box at the neck, and the mouth opens into a second smaller box. Large size and graceful style with naturalistic engraved detail and scales. The bottom fins serve also as stand supports. Weight 262 grams, 8.4 troy ounces. Length 37.5cm. Continental silver marks for Hanau, Germany. Maker Gebruder Dingeldein. Circa 1910.
1911
Berthold Muller
8384 Pair of Novelty Silver Chick Peppers
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A charming pair of antique sterling silver condiments modelled as baby birds. Excellent quality and heavy gauge silver.Beautifully modelled with expressive little faces. Screw filler caps to the base. Weight 158 grams, 5 troy ounces. Height 6 cms. Continental silver marks. English silver import marks for Chester 1911. Maker Berthold Muller.
1911
Cohen & Solomon
9887 Antique Silver and Enamel Box
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An excellent quality little silver box with hinged lid and gilt interior. Very small size. The top bears a decorative scene of a castle or mansion, probably Haddon Hall, in a forest setting, the sky is represented in green enamel. Weight 64 grams, 2 troy ounces. Top measures 4.7.x 3.2cm. Height 1cm. London 1911. Maker probably Cohen & Solomon. Sterling silver.
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.
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.
1912
Robert Frederick Fox
9235 Antique Silver Porringer and Lid
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A good size sterling silver bowl and cover in the late 17th century chinoiserie style. Engraved with a charming decoration of birds and foliage. Good gauge silver. Weight 569 grams, 18.2 troy ounces. Height 15 cm (to top of finial), 10.5 (top of body). Spread across handles 19.5 cm. Diameter of bowl 12.7 cms. Both pieces hallmarked London 1912. Maker Robert Frederick Fox.
1912
William Edward Hurcomb
6188 Antique Novelty Silver Bell Modelled as a Pig
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Amazing quality. A rare antique sterling silver model pig which rings if you press his nose or curly tail. Heavy gauge silver, excellent modelling and fine chased detail make this a highly desirable item. Underneath the pig there is a key to wind the mechanism inside. Total weight including mechanism 644 grams, 20.7 troy ounces. Length 16.5 cms. Height 7.5 cms (top of tail). Hallmarked on all pieces for London 1912. Maker William Edward Hurcomb.
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.
Circa 1912
Wakely & Wheeler
7080 Antique Silver Grape Scissors
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An elegant pair of sterling silver grape shears in the original velvet lined box. Very smart plain design. Weight 77 grams, 2.4 troy ounces. Length 7 cm. London 1912. Maker Wakeley & Wheeler.
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.
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.
1913
Berthold Muller
8599 Antique German Silver Nef Sailing Ship
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A superb sterling silver galleon ship, known as a Nef, intricately modelled with 2 tall masts having multi section sails and long boom, manned crows nests, flags and rigging. Each mast has a man climbing up a tall ladder. On the upper deck the helmsman is steering the ship while the other sailors carry out their duties. A central staircase connects the two decks. Around the edge is a decorative pierced gallery and below this, the port holes with their cannons ready for battle. There is a large armorial plaque to the rear of the hull with the motto “Honi soit qui mal y pense”.
Excellent large size and weight. Weight 3350 grams, 107 troy ounces. Height 67 cms. Spread 62 cms. Height 67 cms. Spread 62 cms. The top of the hull measures – length 31.5cm x width 14.3 cm (at the widest point).The nef has multiple silver stamps including London import marks, on the bottom edge of the top section and the body of the hull, for 1913. Importer Berthold Muller.
The top section of the Neff can be removed from the hull. The hull of the ship is realistically engraved with timber effect planks and graining; the interior is gilded, the rudder is in the form of a dolphin, the anchor is attached by a chain. The ship has 10 cannons and stands on four decorative wheels.
1913 - 1924
Henry Atkin
7717 Silver Canteen of Cutlery in a Box
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An outstanding item. A comprehensive set of sterling silver cutlery for 12 people in an attractive plain style with scalloped ends. Total 109 silver pieces plus a set of 12 dinner and dessert knives. Each piece (excluding knives and fish cutlery) has an engraved crest and motto “Nil Sine Labore”. All in a marvellous fitted wooden box in the form of a miniature bureau with inlays and serpentine front. Weight excluding knives and fish cutlery 4368 grams, 140.4 troy ounces. Most of the silver pieces are Sheffield 1913-1924, maker Henry Atkins.
1913
Crisford & Norris
7952 Antique Silver Baby Rattle
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A novelty sterling silver child’s rattle in the form of the popular Victorian puppet character Mr Punch. Complete with four bells, a bone teether ring and a real mother of pearl handle. Super large size. Length 20cm. Birmingham 1913. Maker Crisford & Norris.
1913
Asprey
9921 Antique Silver Pepper
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An excellent little silver pepper shaker of plain form and simple styling. The curved handle and bayonet fitting allow it to be shaken thoroughly without the top coming loose. This style is known as a “kitchen pepper”. Weight 86 grams, 2.7 troy ounces. Height 9cm. Spread 7cm. London 1913. Maker Asprey & Co. Sterling silver.
1914

5764 Silver Cigarette Box
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A handsome sterling silver box with plain styling, solid hinged lid and wooden interior.
London 1914.
1916
Asprey
8423 Vintage Silver and Gold Cigar Box by Asprey
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A large art deco sterling silver cigar box with engine turned decoration. Superb stylish design and unusual gold wire finish. Inside the box is lined with cedar wood. Height 8 cms. Base 26 x 16.5 cms. London 1916. Made by Asprey & Co.
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.
1917
S Blanckensee
8010 Antique Silver Inkstand
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An attractive cradle shaped sterling silver inkstand with pretty pierced scroll decoration and 2 cut glass ink bottles with matching silver hinged tops. Unusual rope twist borders. Excellent gauge silver. Length 31 cm. Width 13.5 cm. Weight 23 troy ounces. Birmingham 1917. Maker S Blanckensee & Sons Ltd.
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.
Birmingham 1918. Maker William Aitken.
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.
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.
Circa 1920
Ernest Eschwege
8604 Antique French Silver Table Birds
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A fine pair of French silver table ornaments modelled as game birds with articulated wings. High grade 950 silver (purer than 925 sterling silver). Large size and excellent weight. These models are very realistic and have fine chased detail. Weight 1443 grams, 46.3 troy ounces. Male bird height 19 cms, length 39 cms. Female bird 18.5 cms, length 40 cms. Stamped with French silver stamps on the wing and tail feather. Maker Ernest Eschwege. Circa 1920.
1920

9081 Antique Silver Porringer and Lid
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A good size sterling silver tureen and cover in the Charles II style. Beautifully chased with large fruits and foliage to both body and lid. Good gauge silver. Weight 599 grams, 19.2 troy ounces. Height 14 cms (to top of finial),11.4 (top of body). Spread across handles 21 cms. Diameter of bowl 10.8 cms. Both pieces hallmarked London 1920. Maker not listed.
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.
Circa 1920

9267 Antique Continental Silver Cow Creamer
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An antique silver cream jug in the form of a model cow. 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 136 grams, 4.3 troy ounces. Height 9.8 cms. Length 14.6 cms. Marked on the body underneath the flap with continental silver marks, probably Dutch. Circa 1920.
Circa 1920

6281 Miniature Silver Bird Cage
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A pretty little silver bird cage with a model bird on a perch, complete with tall stand. A dolls house item. Weight 36 grams, 1.1 troy ounce. Height 13 cms. Unmarked silver. Probably continental. Circa 1920.
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.
Circa 1920

6638 Antique Silver Knight on Horseback
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A magnificent sterling silver model of a knight in armour mounted on a rearing horse. The knight’s helmet has a hinged visor and inside you can see his carved faux ivory face. Excellent weight and figurative detail. Part gilded on the hoofs, saddle and bridal. Weight 1238 grams, 39.8 troy ounces. Height 21.5 cms (24.5 cms to top of flag). Base 16.5 x 8 cms. Marked on the front edge of the base “STERLING”, 925 and “GERMANY”. Circa 1920.