RARE 18TH C. FRENCH SILVER TRAVELLING ETUI ...
Item Ref
DEC65
This rare and exquisite 18th Century French silver travelling etui dates circa 1780. Of oval section and tapering form, chased all over with foliate scrolls and set with five aventurine blue and gold panels. The front with push button opening to reveal a fitted interior. The tools comprising a pair of steel scissors with oval silver loops, a hallmarked miniature silver pencil, a pair of steel dividers, s silver bodkin, an ear wax spoon.
In Georgian times, etuis (word of French origin) were very popular. They were small, usually ornamental cases for holding articles such as needles, scent bottles, grooming items.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as was often the case with these type of objects but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
Height: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Width at widest: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good for its age.
A good selection of tools still present.
Push button mechanism still opens and closes satisfactorily.
Good hinge.
Aventurine panels all intact.
A fabulous and rare item.
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In Georgian times, etuis (word of French origin) were very popular. They were small, usually ornamental cases for holding articles such as needles, scent bottles, grooming items.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as was often the case with these type of objects but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
Height: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Width at widest: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good for its age.
A good selection of tools still present.
Push button mechanism still opens and closes satisfactorily.
Good hinge.
Aventurine panels all intact.
A fabulous and rare item.
Postage:
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Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.
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£795
RARE SILVER HATCHING CHICK DESK WAX SEAL ...
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FEV63
This rare and delightful George V silver Novelty chick desk wax seal was designed by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan & Co and is fully hallmarked for Chester 1912. Designed as a newly hatched chick sitting in half an egg shell, it is beautifully detailed and sits on a circular plinth. The seal is not engraved with initials.
Hallmarks:
SM & Co for Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd.
Lion passant.
Chester Assay mark.
Date letter "M" for 1912.
Condition:
Very good.
Silver casing in good condition.
Base with some unevenness.
Velvet in very good condition.
Dimensions:
Length (beak to tail): 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Width: 2cm / 0.6 inches.
Delivery:
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Hallmarks:
SM & Co for Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd.
Lion passant.
Chester Assay mark.
Date letter "M" for 1912.
Condition:
Very good.
Silver casing in good condition.
Base with some unevenness.
Velvet in very good condition.
Dimensions:
Length (beak to tail): 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Width: 2cm / 0.6 inches.
Delivery:
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£275
GOOD EDWARDIAN SILVER DOUBLE SOVEREIGN CASE BY ...
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FEV64
This delightful silver double sovereign case is of rounded rectangular form. The body engraved with foliate scrolls on both sides centred by a circular vacant reserve. It was made in Birmingham in 1907 by Henry Charles Freeman. The sprung hinged cover opening to reveal two spring loaded compartments. Push button clasp. Suspension loop. Snaps shut beautifully.
All sprung mechanisms in very good order.
Hallmarks:
Inner cover fully hallmarked.
Sovereign frames with date letter and Lion Passant.
H.C.F for Henry Charles Freeman.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "h" for 1907.
Dimensions:
Length: 6cm / 2.2 inches.
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches
Weight: 37 g / 1.3 oz.
Condition:
Very good.
Sprung mechanisms in very good order.
Push button in very good order.
Snaps shut nicely.
Strong hinge.
Maker's marks very clear.
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All sprung mechanisms in very good order.
Hallmarks:
Inner cover fully hallmarked.
Sovereign frames with date letter and Lion Passant.
H.C.F for Henry Charles Freeman.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "h" for 1907.
Dimensions:
Length: 6cm / 2.2 inches.
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches
Weight: 37 g / 1.3 oz.
Condition:
Very good.
Sprung mechanisms in very good order.
Push button in very good order.
Snaps shut nicely.
Strong hinge.
Maker's marks very clear.
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£245
GEORGIAN SILVER SCENT BOTTLE ETUI BY SAMUEL ...
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JUIL99
This exquisite 18th Century silver etui was made by the reputed and very collectable Samuel Pemberton. It is of tapering form and is charmingly bright-engraved with foliate motifs and prick-dot borders.
Push button mechanism at the front.
Hallmarks:
SP for Samuel Pemberton.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "a" for 1798.
Duty head.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Width at base: 2.2cm / 0.6 inches.
Condition:
Very good for its age.
Minor dings at places, barely noticeable and mentioned for accuracy.
Push button mechanism still opens and closes satisfactorily.
Postage:
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Push button mechanism at the front.
Hallmarks:
SP for Samuel Pemberton.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "a" for 1798.
Duty head.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Width at base: 2.2cm / 0.6 inches.
Condition:
Very good for its age.
Minor dings at places, barely noticeable and mentioned for accuracy.
Push button mechanism still opens and closes satisfactorily.
Postage:
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£225
GEORGIAN SILVER COUNTER BOX BY SAMUEL PEMBERTON, ...
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DEC99
This exquisite Georgian silver gaming counters box was made by the illustrious Samuel PEmberton and is dated Birmingham 1793. Of circular form, the initialled central reserve surrounded by bright-cut ribbons and dots. The sides and base plain. The box containing a delightful pair of engraved mother of pearls counters. Georgian silver counters boxes are relatively rare and this complete set is lovely example by a very sought-after silversmith.
Hallmarks:
SP for Samuel Pemberton.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "V" for 1793.
Duty head.
Condition:
Very good.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 2cm / 0.6 inches.
Delivery:
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Hallmarks:
SP for Samuel Pemberton.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "V" for 1793.
Duty head.
Condition:
Very good.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 2cm / 0.6 inches.
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£225
MID-CENTURY CASED SET OF SIX STERLING SILVER ...
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FEV75
This exquisite Mid-century sterling silver set of six cocktail sticks dates circa 1950. The sticks having hand-enamelled cockerel mounts on sterling silver sticks and presented in the original presentation box.
Hallmarks:
Marked Sterling silver.
Dimensions:
Length: 8cm / 3.2 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Sticks in very good condition.
Box in equally good condition.
Postage:
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Hallmarks:
Marked Sterling silver.
Dimensions:
Length: 8cm / 3.2 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Sticks in very good condition.
Box in equally good condition.
Postage:
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£195
RARE SILVER AND MORPHO BUTTERFLY WING CHATELAINE ...
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FEV72
This exquisite and very unusual silver mounted butterfly wing pendant compact is dated Birmingham 1920. The lid inset with a glazed iridescent blue Morpho butterfly wing cabochon. The hinged cover opens to reveal a gilt interior, it still has its original convex mirror and original puffer. The top fitted with a suspension ring so that the compact could be hung from a fob chain or chatelaine.
Hallmarks:
L&S for Levi & Salaman.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "v" for 1920
Dimensions:
Diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Depth: 1cm / 0.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Butterfly wing in excellent condition
Back in reasonable condition, minor dings and dents.
Interior gilding in good condition.
Mirror in good condition.
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Hallmarks:
L&S for Levi & Salaman.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "v" for 1920
Dimensions:
Diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Depth: 1cm / 0.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Butterfly wing in excellent condition
Back in reasonable condition, minor dings and dents.
Interior gilding in good condition.
Mirror in good condition.
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£195
ART DECO SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL COMPACT ...
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JUIN82
This delightful silver and guilloche compact was made in Birmingham in 1921 by Henry Perkins & SonS. Of circular form, the front decorated with a stunning royal blue colour enamel cabochon. The hinged lid opening to reveal a silver interior.
Attachment ring for a chain.
Hallmarks:
HP&S for Henry Perkins & Sons.
Date letter "w" for 1921.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion passant.
Condition:
Good
Enamel in good conditIon.
A couple of minor surface scratches commensurate with age and use.
Strong hinge.
Good clear hallmarks.
Back with a minute dimple, commensurate with age and use.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches
Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.
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Attachment ring for a chain.
Hallmarks:
HP&S for Henry Perkins & Sons.
Date letter "w" for 1921.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion passant.
Condition:
Good
Enamel in good conditIon.
A couple of minor surface scratches commensurate with age and use.
Strong hinge.
Good clear hallmarks.
Back with a minute dimple, commensurate with age and use.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches
Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day.
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£180
SILVER AND BANDED AGATE TROWEL BOOKMARK BY ...
Item Ref
MAR82
This unusual silver and red banded agate "trowel" bookmark bears the marks of Crisford & Norris and dates circa 1910. The engraved silver ferrule inset with a faceted baluster-shaped banded agate handle. The blade hallmarked for Crisford and Norris. it is a large example, making it very useable.
Hallmarks:
C&N for Crisford & Norris.
Impressed" "SILVER".
Dimensions:
Length: 10.5cm / 4.1 inches.
Maximum width: 2cm / 0.6 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Agate handle in excellent condition.
Clear Hallmarks.
Postage:
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Hallmarks:
C&N for Crisford & Norris.
Impressed" "SILVER".
Dimensions:
Length: 10.5cm / 4.1 inches.
Maximum width: 2cm / 0.6 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Agate handle in excellent condition.
Clear Hallmarks.
Postage:
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£165
CHARMING CASED SET OF SIX ART NOUVEAU ...
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APR91
This delightful cased set of solid silver buttons is very much in the Art Nouveau manner. Each button pierced with sinuous designs. Fitted in the original and very pretty red Morocco leather case lined with green velvet.
Hallmarks:
JD over WD for James Deakin & Sons.
Chester Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "G" for 1907.
Dimensions:
Button diameter: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.
Box dimensions: 15cm x 3.5cm / 6 inches x 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
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Hallmarks:
JD over WD for James Deakin & Sons.
Chester Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "G" for 1907.
Dimensions:
Button diameter: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.
Box dimensions: 15cm x 3.5cm / 6 inches x 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
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£155
CASED SET OF ART DECO STERLING SILVER ...
Item Ref
FEV99
This rather fun cased set of Art Deco sterling silver cocktail sticks with Bakelite cherry finial tops are dated Birmingham 1927 and bear the hallmarks of the prolific Adie Brothers. They are presented in a black leather case lined with satin and velvet.
Hallmarks:
A Bros for the Adie Brothers.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "C" for 1927.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Length: 8.5cm / 3.3 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Sticks in very good condition.
Box in equally good condition.
Delivery:
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Hallmarks:
A Bros for the Adie Brothers.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "C" for 1927.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Length: 8.5cm / 3.3 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Sticks in very good condition.
Box in equally good condition.
Delivery:
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£150
DELIGHTFUL GEORGE V SILVER "THISTLE" HAT PIN ...
Item Ref
MAR88
This exquisite silver "Thistle" hat pin holder was made by the prolific Crisford & Norris and is dated Birmingham 1927. The plain circular loaded base with a central stem emanating from the original blue velvet cushion. The stem with a terminal modelled as a thistle and inset with an amber glass finial. The textured terminal with circular wirework frames designed to hold hat pins in place.
Hallmarks:
C&N for Crisford & Norris
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "C" for 1927.
Lion passant.
Condition:
Good.
Good set of marks.
Dimensions:
Height: 11cm - 4.5 inches.
Base diameter: 6cm - 2.4 inches.
Delivery:
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Hallmarks:
C&N for Crisford & Norris
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "C" for 1927.
Lion passant.
Condition:
Good.
Good set of marks.
Dimensions:
Height: 11cm - 4.5 inches.
Base diameter: 6cm - 2.4 inches.
Delivery:
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£150
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