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  • 1929

    Hawksworth & Eyre

    6478 Large Silver Model Greyhound

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    A beautiful sterling silver dog standing on a solid plinth. The quality is stunning. Weight 1331 grams, 42.7 troy ounces. Height 19cm. Base 20 x 8cm. Sheffield 1929. Maker Hawksworth, Eyre & Co.

  • Circa 1930

     

    8957 Antique Silver Dog Pepper

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    An attractive antique sterling silver condiment modelled as a dog with a curly tail. Detachable top. Good quality model in heavy cast silver. Weight 47 grams, 1.5 troy ounces. Height 5cm. Marked underneath “sterling” with makers mark “D & H”. Possibly American. Circa 1930.

  • 1930

    Richard Comyns

    8984 Queen Anne Style Silver Caddy

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    A good antique silver tea caddy box in the Queen Anne style. Britannia standard silver*. It has a sliding top and the cap comes off to be used as a tea measure. Excellent plain features. To the front is an engraved crest. Weight 202 grams, 6.4 troy ounces. Height 12 cms. Base 8.9 x 6.2 cms. London 1930. Maker Richard Comyns.

  • 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.

  • Circa 1930

     

    6685 1930's Continental Silver and Enamel Case

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    An attractive silver case with a brightly coloured enamel scene to the front of a music hall artiste performing a dance with a ball of string. Original gilt interior with an inscription dated 2.12.60. Weight 145 grams. Height 10 cms. Width 7.5 cms. The catch is marked with continental silver stamps. Circa 1930.

  • 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”.

  • Circa 1930

     

    7003 Vintage Silver Cat Pendant Minaudiere

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    A beautiful piece of jewellery. A silver ladies compact on hanging chain in the form of a cat with ruby red eyes. Stunning quality and very realistic. The cat’s tail serves as a catch which when opened reveals a double section compact case and a small mirror in the lid. The reverse side is modelled as the back of the cat. Traces of gilt. Weight 59 grams. Length 5.5 cms. Width 3 cms. Height 1 cm. Stamped with German silver marks, 900 grade. Circa 1930.

  • 1930

    TIAN 天

    7042 Antique Chinese Silver Beaker TIAN 天

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    An attractive sterling silver drinking cup of plain design with a engraved band of hatched foliate scrolls. Weight 104 grams, 3.3 troy ounces. Height 7.5 cms. Diameter of top 7.5 cms. Marked underneath with a Chinese character for the small Tianjin artisan silversmith TIAN 天 Circa 1930. 3 beakers available. Priced each.

  • Circa 1930

     

    7563 Jumbo Engine Turned Cocktail Shaker

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    A large vintage silver plated cocktail shaker with all over engine turned decoration. The top, with integral strainer, pulls off to insert the cocktail ingredients and the cap, which doubles as a drinks measure, pulls off to pour the finished cocktail. Height 25 cms. Contains 800 ml. Unmarked. Silver plated. Circa 1930.

  • Circa 1930

     

    8073 Antique Spanish Silver Neff Sailing Ship

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    This is a superb solid silver galleon ship, known as a Nef, with 3 tall masts having multi section sails, manned crows nests, flags and rigging. Many parts of the ship are gilded. Each mast has a man climbing up a tall ladder. The captain is standing on the deck behind the rear mast. Around the edge of the deck there is a gallery with port holes.

    The top section of the Neff can be removed from the hull and is held in position by 2 small clips. The hull of the ship is finely embossed with cherubs and scrolls and the interior is gilded. The ship has 8 cannons and stands on four decorative wheels.

    Weight 1187 grams, 38.1 troy ounces. Height 38.5 cms. Spread 34.5 cms. Top of the hull measures 27.5 x 12 cms. The rudder is stamped with Spanish silver marks, the assay town and pentagram quality mark. The silver grade is “915”. Circa 1930.

  • Circa 1930

     

    8114 1930s Epns and Bakelite Recipe Cocktail Shaker

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    “The Master Incolor Cocktail Shaker”. This is the ivory coloured example from the master incolor series of art deco recipe cocktail shakers made from bakelite and silver plate. It has a revolving recipe top, internal strainer and pourer. The top cup serves as a drinks measure, marked inside with concentric rings and “1 GILL” inside the bottom. Height 29 cms. Marked “Made in England. Patent pending”.

  • Circa 1930

     

    8697 French Art Deco Silver Candelabra

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    A stylish pair of art deco silver candelabra with 3 lights. Excellent plain style with geometric shaped bases inlaid with ivory and ebony. The branches unscrew but the columns cannot be used as candlesticks. Height 41 cms, spread 28 cms. The weight of the branches is 991 grams, 31.8 troy ounces, the bases are filled and therefore cannot be weighed. French silver stamps. Circa 1930.

  • Circa 1930

     

    6340 Vintage Silver Tea Infuser

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    A charming little sterling silver tea infuser in the shape of a teapot. Ideal for making a single cup of tea without a teapot – just put tea leaves inside and immerse in a cup of boiling water to make a perfect brew! Weight 22 grams. Height 3.25 cms. Base diameter 3 cms. Stamped underneath “sterling”. Circa 1930. American.

  • Circa 1930

     

    1141 Dial a Recipe Cocktail Shaker

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    This popular shaker has a dial displaying a choice of well known cocktails. You just turn the dial to select your cocktail and the correct ingredients are automatically displayed. This is a very sought after model and fun to use. Silver plated with a gold plated liner, this shaker has a double top with a strainer and pourer. Made in England. Circa 1930.

  • 1930

    Walker & Hall

    9613 Silver and Enamel Mantel Clock

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    An attractive art deco clock with sterling silver body and pink enamelled front decoration. Large size. The French movement has an integral winder and fast/slow regulator. With presentation inscription. Height 18 cm. Base width 12.5 cm. Spread across the feet 15×8.5 cm. Birmingham 1930. Maker Walker & Hall.

  • 1931

    Walter Groves

    7860 Vintage Silver and Crystal Locking Decanter

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    An attractive crystal decanter and stopper with lock and key. The body is half thumbnail cut, half plain and has star cut base. The neck has a sterling silver collar with a padlock attached. There is a hinged retaining clip which secures the glass stopper in position – the two ends of the clip fit side by side around the little bracket on the decanter neck so that the padlock can slot through the 3 holes (see photo). Just turn the key to lock or unlock the padlock. Height 24.5 cms. Base 9 x 9 cms square. London 1931. Maker Walter Groves.

  • 1931 - 1967

    Adolph Barsach Davis

    9911 Antique Silver Kingfishers

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    A stunning pair of antique silver model birds with the familiar pointed beaks and compact body of this popular fisher bird. Beautiful modelling. Good weight and colour. Total weight 384 grams, 12.3 troy ounces. Height 10.3cm. Spread 16.2cm. English silver import marks. London 1931 and 1967. Importer Adolph Barsach Davis and “JMR”. Sterling silver.

  • 1933

    George Betjemann

    8298 Art Deco Silver Corkscrew

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    A useful little 1930s sterling silver corkscrew with geometric styling and a steel worm. Length 10.5 cms. Width 8 cms. London 1933. Maker George Betjemann & Sons Ltd

  • 1934

    Stockwell & Co

    8668 Vintage Silver Corkscrew and Bottle Opener – Golf Putter

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    A rare sterling silver novelty bar item in the form of a golf putter. At one end is a bottle opener which unscrews to reveal a corkscrew. The end of the putter has an applied disc with stylistic enamel initials. Weight of silver putter 32 grams, 1 troy ounce. Length 16 cms. Import marks for London 1934, Importer George Stockwell.

  • 1937

    Adie Brothers

    9336 Art Deco Silver Box

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    An excellent quality 1930’s sterling silver cigar box with engine turned decoration to the lid. Superb plain design and clean lines. Heavy quality. The interior has the original wood lining. Height 7 cms. Length 22.7 cm. Width 14.4 cm. Birmingham 1937. Maker Adie Brothers.

  • 1938

     

    9087 Antique German Silver Birds

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    A pair of antique silver model birds with long beaks. Beautiful modelling. Good weight and colour. Total weight 236 grams, 7.5 troy ounces. Height 11 cms. Spread 17 cms. Marked on the wings with both the original continental Hanau silver marks and also London import hallmarks for 1938/9.

  • 1938

    William Hutton

    8655 Art Deco Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12

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    A comprehensive set of sterling silver cutlery in a stylish walnut wood veneer box. 12 place settings. 73 pieces in a stylish geometric pattern. Weight, excluding the 24 knives, 4877 grams, 156.8 troy ounces. Sheffield 1938 and 1941. Maker William Hutton and Sons, Sheffield. With a later set of matching silver handled dinner and dessert knives, Sheffield 1962, by John Turton.

  • 1939

    Joseph Heming

    8845 Large Silver Model Horse

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    A beautiful model horse in sterling silver standing on a solid wooden plinth. Substantial weight and size. The quality is stunning. Fine features and lovely expressive face. Weight including base 3230 grams, 103.8 troy ounces. Height 29 cms (including plinth), 25.5 cms (without plinth). Spread 41 cms from tip of nose to tail. Birmingham 1939. Maker Joseph Heming & Co.

  • 1943

    Hukin & Heath

    8505 Art Deco Decanter by Hukin & Heath

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    A stylish crystal glass drinks decanter, of rectangular form, with a sterling silver collar. Half bottle size. Excellent plain style with simple faceting. Contains 400 ml. Height 20 cms (including stopper). Bottle height 11 cms, top measures 9.25 x 5.75 cms. London 1943. Maker Hukin & Heath.

  • 1950

    Goldsmiths And Silversmiths Co

    8473 Georgian Style Silver Soup Tureen

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    In the style of Paul de Lamerie. A handsome sterling silver tureen in the 18th century Huguenot style. Classic oval shape and excellent quality. Every attention has been paid to detail and the cast silver mounts are superbly executed. The body and lid are engraved with foliate, fish scale and shell friezes. Weight 2503 grams, 80.4 troy ounces. Height to top of finial 19 cms. Spread across the handles 32 cms. Top 25.5 x 19.5 cms. Birmingham 1950. Maker Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company.

  • 1950

    E.S & Co

    7892 Art Deco Silver Tray

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    An excellent plain styled sterling silver tray with art deco geometric shape and having a simple reed border and carrying handles.

    Weight 2352 grams, 75.6 troy ounces.
    Spread 54cm. Length 46cm. Width 33cm.
    Sheffield 1950.
    Maker E.S & Co.

  • 1960

    Tiffany & Co

    8988 Vintage Tiffany Silver Dog Head Table Lighter

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    An excellent model of a poodle head in heavy cast sterling silver. The base contains a detachable cigarette lighter made by Calibri. Weight 438 grams. Height 8.5 cms. Base 4×5.4 cms. London 1960. Tiffany & Co.

  • 1961

    Richard Comyns

    6548 Vintage Silver Penguin Cruet by Richard Comyns

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    A quirky little sterling silver condiment set modelled as a family of penguins. Very charming, each piece has a good weight, lifelike plumage and glass eyes. The mustard pot has a hinged lid and a little spoon, with the handle formed as a fish, which rests under the penguin’s beak. Weight 329 grams, 10.5 troy ounces. Heights 6/7/7.5cm. London 1961. Maker William Comyns & Sons (Richard Comyns).

  • 1962

    Richard Burbidge (Harrod's Stores Ltd)

    8429 Vintage Silver Wine Coaster

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    An elegant sterling silver bottle stand with pretty pierced border and turned wood centre with silver button. Excellent classical design. Height 3.5 cms. Diameter 14 cms. Birmingham 1962. Maker Harrods Ltd. Sterling silver.

  • Circa 1964

    Padgett & Braham Ltd

    8871 Vintage Silver Fox Stirrup Cup

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    A beautifully modelled sterling silver stirrup cup in the form of a fox head. Fine features and lovely expressive face. Heavy cast silver. Large size. Original gilt finish and interior. Weight 345 grams, 11 troy ounces. Height 16.5 cms. Diameter 8.1 cms. English silver hallmarks on the rim for London 1964. Maker Padgett & Braham Ltd.

  • 1965

    T Boucher

    5949 1960s Art Deco Style Silver Tray

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    A vintage sterling silver tray with simple plain style and unusual circular form. It has a plain gallery border and side handles. To the centre there is a stylised 1965 presentation monogram. Weight 739 grams, 23.7 troy ounces. Diameter 30 cms. Spread across handles 38 cms. London 1965. Maker Thomas James Boucher.

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