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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Circa 1920

9851 Antique Silver Fish
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An excellent quality model fish in sterling silver. Unusual style with another small fish inside his mouth. Large size. Beautifully articulated. Naturalistic engraved detail and scales. The bottom fins serve also as stand supports. Weight 455 grams, 14.6 troy ounces. Total length (including little fish) 46 cm. Height 12 cm. Stamped on the tail fin with continental silver marks. Probably Spanish. Circa 1920.
Circa 1920

9909 Art Deco Silver Lorgnette
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A stylish antique silver folding magnifying glass or eyeglass, the handle and frame decorated with engine turning and art deco motif. The lorgnette is operated by a spring clip at the bottom of the handle. Length 11.8cm. 935 grade silver. Probably German. Circa 1920.
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.
1923

8816 9 Carat Gold Extending Ruler
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A stylish telescopic solid gold ruler with an ivory button dating from the 1920s era. The measure opens out into 3 sections measuring one imperial foot in length. When closed the ruler shows the measure 11.5 cms, 4.5 inches; when open it measures 30.5 cms, 12 inches. On one side there is the inscription “One Thousand Square Miles” and on the reverse there is a presentation inscription in script dated 2/2/25. Weight 23 grams (including button). Actual length 13 cms (closed), 31.5 cms (open). Birmingham 1923. Maker WS.
1923
Vaughton & Sons
8003 Antique Silver Trowel
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An unusual antique sterling silver trowel with a presentation inscription to LS Amery MP from the Unionist Club Ward End Birmingham on the front side. The blade edge has a pierced lacework border and the handle is mounted with a figural rams head. Would make an ideal cake slice. Length 31 cms. Width 10.5 cms. Birmingham 1923. Maker Vaughton & Sons.
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.
1924
Walker & Hall
9854 Antique Silver Tray
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A large and useful antique silver serving tray of plain rectangular form with gadroon borders and side handles. Excellent weight and gauge of silver. Weight 3495 grams, 111 troy ounces. Spread across handles 71cm. Length 57cm. Width 42.5cm. Sheffield 1924. Maker Walker & Hall. Sterling silver.
1925
Padgett & Braham Ltd
8973 Antique Silver Gimbal Cigar Lighter
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A handsome antique sterling silver table lighter mounted on a long antelope horn and resting on two scroll feet. The swivel mechanism ensures that the flame is always upright no matter how the lighter is passed or carried. Total weight including horn 284 grams, 9.1 troy ounces. Length 32.5 cms. Height 8 cms. London 1925. Maker Padgett & Braham Ltd.
1925
Spink & Son
9387 Vintage Silver Knives
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A set of sterling silver knives with stainless steel blades. Smart plain styled handles with shell shaped ends. 6 dinner knives, length 25.8 cm, and 6 dessert knives, length 22.6 cm. London 1925. Maker Spink & Son.
1926
Henry Wilkinson & Co
9021 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery for 6
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An elegant set of 6 knives and 6 forks with engraved sterling silver blades, long ornate ferules and real mother of pearl handles. In a black leather covered box with black velvet lining. Dessert cutlery. Knife 17.5 cms. Fork 14.7 cms. Sheffield 1926. Maker Henry Wilkinson & Co Ltd. Sheffield, ferules maker Allen & Darwin, Sheffield.
1926
Crichton Brothers
8690 Antique Silver Plate
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A beautiful silver dish in the style of an early English alms dish. Simple plain design. Lovely patina and excellent original condition. Hand engraved to the border is a large armorial with the motto “Ad Vitam” – Immortal. Weight 690 grams, 22.1 troy ounces. Diameter 29cm. London 1926. Maker Crichton Brothers, specialists in making fine quality copies of early English silver. The matching plate #8691 is available.
1926
Crichton Brothers
8691 Antique Silver Plate
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A beautiful silver dish in the style of an early English alms dish. Simple plain design. Lovely patina and excellent original condition. Hand engraved to the border is a large armorial with the motto “Ad Vitam” – Immortal. Weight 690 grams, 22.1 troy ounces. Diameter 29cms. London 1926. Maker Crichton Brothers, specialists in making fine quality copies of early English silver. The matching plate #8690 is available.
1927
William Neal
9273 Art Deco Silver Bowl
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A large 1920’s sterling silver bowl with stylish geometric side handles. Plain design. Weight 891 grams, 28.6 troy ounces. Height 10.75 cm. Diameter 24 cm. Spread 33.3 cm. Birmingham 1927. Maker William Neale Ltd.
1927
Martin Hall and Co
9392 TUC Congress Silver Bell
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A tall and impressive table bell with Corinthian column handle surmounted by a girl in classical clothing standing on a globe of the world. The bell is heavily engraved all round with TUC insignias and a presentation inscription to George Hicks, founding member of the British Socialist Party and TUC President 1927-1928. Very heavy weight. Loud ring tone. Weight 1337 grams, 43 troy ounces. Height 35 cm. Diameter 12.4 cm. Sheffield 1927. Maker Martin Hall.
1927
William Hutton
9996 George V Silver Egg Cutter
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A rare sterling silver boiled egg topper complete with a full set of teeth. Ready to cut off the top from a soft-boiled egg. An unusual and very practical conversation piece. It would make a splendid gift. Weight 51 grams, 1.6 troy ounces. Length 10cm. Width across the handle 5.4cm. Sheffield 1927. Maker William Hutton & Sons. Sterling silver.
1928
Harrison Brothers & Howson Ltd
6767 Antique Set of Nesting Platters
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An unusual set of sterling silver serving plates in 3 graduated sizes. Shaped oval form and gadroon borders. Weight 2512 grams, 80.77 troy ounces. Small 32 x 23 cms, medium 36 x 25 cms, large 40.5 x 29 cms. Sheffield 1928. Maker Harrison Brothers & Howson.
1928
Vander & Hedges
7426 Vintage Silver Tray
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An attractive antique sterling silver tray with side handles. Oval shaped with reed border and an engraved armorial to the centre. Weight 2075 grams, 66.7 troy ounces. Spread 53.5 cms. Length 45 cms. Width 35 cms. London 1928. Maker Vander & Hedges (later Tessiers).
1928
Wakely & Wheeler
8045 Antique Silver Table Bell
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A good quality antique sterling silver hand bell with plain design and an engraved crest of a bird. Weight 125 cms, 4 troy ounces. Height 10.5 cms. Diameter 6 cms. London 1928. Maker Wakely & Wheeler.
1928
Thomas Bradbury
8126 Vintage Silver Candelabras
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A classic pair of sterling silver candelabra, in the Georgian style, with detachable tops and nozzles. Lovely plain design with elegant tapering columns on oval bases. Weight of branches 1776 grams, 57.1 troy ounces. The bases are filled and have green baize underneath. Total height 45.5cm. Candlestick height 29.25cm. Spread across the branches 39cm. All pieces original and with matching hallmarks. Sheffield 1928. Maker Thomas Bradbury & Sons.
1928 - 1932
William Comyns
9757 Vintage Silver Wall Sconces
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A harlequin pair of George V silver wall lights with shield shaped back plates and gadroon borders. Each lamp has 2 candle holders. Gross weight 1500 grams, 49 troy ounces approx. Back plate measures 20.3cm x 19.9cm. London 1928, maker William Comyns andLondon 1932, maker “GD” unidentified. Sterling silver.