FINE EDWARDIAN SILVER PIN CUSHION MODELLED AS ...

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JUIN87

This relatively rare solid silver pin cushion in the form of a bulldog was made by Adie & Lovekin and is dated Birmingham 1905. It is full of character, looks adequately grumpy and is in very good condition. Fitted with its original green velvet cushion.

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "f" for 1905.
Birmingham Assay mark.

Dimensions:

Length: 7cm / 3 inches.
Maximum width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Maximum height: 5.5cm / 2.2 inches.

Condition:

Silver casing in very good condition.
A few minor creases, commensurate with age.
cushion in very good order.

Postage:

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£495

RARE GEORGE V SILVER AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL ...

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JUIL90

This is a very unusual and rather delightful silver and guilloche enamel pin cushion. Of circular form, the centre fitted with the original blue velvet cushion retaining a few of the original pins. Both sides of the wheel with pale blue sunburst guilloche enamel decorations within a fine white enamel border.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 4.5cm / 1.7 inches.
Depth: 0.5cm / 0.2 inches.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.
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£275

EDWARDIAN SILVER PIG PIN CUSHION BY ADIE ...

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DEC98

This delightful Edwardian silver large size pin cushion is in the from of a pig, always a very popular subject. It was made by Adie & Lovekin and is It dated Birmingham 1906. It is full of character. The top fitted with a dark blue velvet cushion.

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman.
Lion Passant
Date letter "g" for 1906.
Birmingham Assay mark.

Dimensions:

Length: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Maximum width: 2cm / 0.7 inches.
Maximum height: 3.5cm / 1.4 inches.

Condition:

Silver casing in reasonable condition.
A few small dings and minor creases, commensurate with age and use.
Velvet cushion in very good order.

Delivery:

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Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.
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£275

RARE NOVELTY SILVER SEWING COMPENDIUM BY CARRINGTON ...

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DEC84

This rare George V solid silver sewing compendium is dated London 1913 and bears the marks of Carrington & Co. Of plain cylindrical form housing a three division reel centred by a needle case and cover. The inner cover lined with velvet and fitted with an associated silver thimble. This is a cleverly designed and still very functional silver piece. These sewing compendium are scarcely seen in such good and complete order.

Hallmarks:

C&Co for Carrington & Co.
London Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "s" for 1913.
Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm / 2.3 inches.
Diameter: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Silver case in good condition with some minute dings, commensurate with age and use
Inner bobbin/needle/thimble holder in equally good condition.

Postage:

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£275

DELIGHTFUL VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLE BUCKET BY LAURENCE ...

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MAI83

This exquisite solid silver thimble bucket is hallmarked for Birmingham 1888 and was made by the renowned Laurence Emanuel. Silver thimble buckets are few and far between and this is a lovely example. It is fitted with a Victorian silver thimble dated Birmingham 1890. The cylindrical body embossed all over with foliate sprays. The sides with swivel handle. The interior lined with the original velvet. The base fully hallmarked

Hallmarks:

LE for Lawrence Emanuel.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "g" for 1906.

Dimensions:

Height excluding handle: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Diameter: 2.2cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

Postage:

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£195

DELIGHTFUL GEORGIAN SILVER DRUM-SHAPED TAPE MEASURE, CIRCA ...

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JUIL74

This exquisite and rather unusual Georgian silver tape measure dates circa 1820. The cylindrical body decorated with a fine honeycomb pattern. The winding mechanism functioning, the tape a lttle frayed at palces making the winding and unwinding a little tricke, One needs to be patient and gentle. The turquoise silk tape unwinds to a length of 10 inches by being holding onto the side of the tape measure and pulling gently on the tape extremity. It can be wound back by turning the top cover clockwise. it is a wonderful example in excellent condition.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as is practically always the case with small vertu items, but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height: 1.8cm / 0.7 inches.
Diameter: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.

Condition:

Good.
No damage or loss.
Postage:

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£195

UNUSUAL 19TH CENTURY DUTCH SILVER DRUM-SHAPED TAPE ...

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AOUT94

This delightful Dutch silver tape measure dates circa 1830. The cylindrical pierced body within fine engraved decorations. The winding mechanism modelled as a coffee grinder handle. The pink silk tape unmarked and fitted with the original silver end. It can be pulled gently by the silver end and wound back by turning the handle clockwise. it is a wonderful and rather uniquer example in lovelycondition.

Hallmarks:

Small Dutch silver guarantee marks.

Dimensions:

Height up to top of handle: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Diameter: 1.8cm / 0.5 inches.

Condition:

Good.
No damage or loss.

Postage:

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£195

EXQUISITE CHARLES HORNER SILVER THIMBLE CASED IN ...

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FEV60

This George V silver thimble was made by the reputable Charles Horner and is dated Chester 1922. It is fitted in a gorgeous egg-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case chased all over with foliate scrolls and fitted with a suspension chain. The side with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with pink silk and crushed velvet. So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example.

Hallmarks:

CH for Charles Horner.
Chester Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "x" for 1922.

Dimensions:

Thimble height: 2.2cm / 1 inch.
Case Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Width: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Depth: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good condition
Original interior in good condition.
Postage

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£185

EXQUISITE 19TH C. FRENCH SILVER & STONE ...

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MAI67

This gorgeous and unusual solid silver thimble is set with turquoise and moss agate cabochons. It comes in a very pretty valise-shaped ormulu thimble case. The outer case with engine-turned decorations. The top with a thumb-piece opening to reveal the original interior fitted with fuchsia satin and red velvet. So often, the interior of these holders are missing. This is a beautiful complete example.

Dimensions:

Height: 3cm / 1.1 inches.
Width: 4cm / 1.5 inches.
Depth: 2cm / 0.6 inches.
Thimble height: 2cm / 0.6 inches

Condition:

Very good condition.
Thimble in very good condition.
Original interior in good condition.

Postage:

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£175

UNUSUAL VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLE BY CHARLES HORNER, ...

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MAR98

This delightful cased silver thimble was made in Chester 1899 by the collectable Charles Horner. The lower section of the thimble with an unusual raised floral border. The sides fully hallmarked. The middle section engraved with stylised flower-head designs. The Morocco leather case lined with velvet and satin.

Hallmarks:

CH for Charles Horner.
Lion Passant.
Chester Assay Mark.
Date letter "P" for 1899.
Size number 9.

Dimensions:

Height of the case: 3.5 cm
Height of the thimble: 2.2cm
Diameter: 1.8cm

Condition:

Very good.
Both silver thimble and case in very good condition.

Delivery:

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£130

CASED VICTORIAN SILVER THIMBLE BY WALTER & ...

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MAR66

This delightful and rather unusual Victorian sterling silver thimble is dated Chester 1887 and bears the marks of Walter & George Myers. The lower section of the thimble with decorative punch marks. It is fully hallmarked and fits snuggly in its original leather case lined with velvet and satin.

Hallmarks:

W.G.M for Walter & George Myers
Lion Passant.
Chester Assay Mark.
Date letter "D" for 1887.

Dimensions:

Height of the case: 3.5 cm
Height of the thimble: 2.5cm
Diameter: 1.6cm

Condition:

Very good.
Both silver thimble and case in very good condition.

Postage:

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£115

CASED SILVER THIMBLE BY THE NORTHERN ...

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JUIL81

This good sterling silver thimble dates circa 1925 and bears the marks of The Northern Goldsmiths Company. The lower section of the thimble with set of hallmarks and impressed MADE IN ENGLAND . STERLING SILVER. It fits snuggly in its original leather case lined with velvet and satin. It is a size 18.

Hallmarks:

N.G.CO. for Northern Goldsmiths Co.
Marks of the period between 1925 and 1929.
Sterling silver.

Dimensions:

Height of the case: 3.5 cm
Height of the thimble: 2.2cm
Rim diameter: 1.8cm

Condition:

Very good.
Both silver thimble and case in good condition.

Postage:

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£85