RARE 18TH C. FRENCH SILVER TRAVELLING ETUI ...
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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.
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£795
FABULOUS EDWARDIAN SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL INKWELL ...
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JUIN84
This fabulous silver and dual coloured enamelled silver capstan inkwell was made by the prolific Levi & Salaman and is dated Birmingham 1908. The hinged silver lid mounted on a spread circular base. The cover inset with a rich turquoise engine-turned guilloche enamel background and surrounded by an elegant silver rimmed white border. Of traditional Capstan form, it is both elegant and striking.
Complete with the original inner glass receptacle.
Loaded spread circular body.
Gilt inner lid.
Black bakelite underside. An exquisite and rather rare piece in wonderful condition.
Hallmarks:
L&S for Levi & Salaman
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant .
Date letter "i" for 1908.
Condition:
The enamel is in pristine condition.
The silver lid is in very good condition.
The hinge is good and strong.
Dimensions:
6cm x 9cm / 2.3 inches x 2.3 inches.
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Complete with the original inner glass receptacle.
Loaded spread circular body.
Gilt inner lid.
Black bakelite underside. An exquisite and rather rare piece in wonderful condition.
Hallmarks:
L&S for Levi & Salaman
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant .
Date letter "i" for 1908.
Condition:
The enamel is in pristine condition.
The silver lid is in very good condition.
The hinge is good and strong.
Dimensions:
6cm x 9cm / 2.3 inches x 2.3 inches.
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£375
EXQUISITE EDWARDIAN SILVER DUCK PIN CUSHION BY ...
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MARS78
This delightful and unusual Edwardian silver duck pin cushion bears the marks of Sydney & Co and is dated Birmingham 1908. The body with detailed plumage rests on a circular base. The eyes inset with turquoise cabochons, a rare and exquisite detail. The original cushion finished in teal velvet. The underside with green Morocco leather.
Hallmarks:
S&C for Sydney & Co.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
RD number
Condition:
Good
Body in good condition, with a few creases commensurate with age.
Dimensions:
Length: 6cm / 2.2 inches.
Height: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inches.
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Hallmarks:
S&C for Sydney & Co.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
RD number
Condition:
Good
Body in good condition, with a few creases commensurate with age.
Dimensions:
Length: 6cm / 2.2 inches.
Height: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inches.
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£325
CASED SET OF FOUR EDWARDIAN SOLID SILVER ...
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MARS86
This is a gorgeous cased set of four Edwardian solid silver napkin rings. They are dated Sheffield 1907 and bear the marks of Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd. Each of shaped, scrolled and pierced form with central circular cartouche. Presented in a smart leather box lined with blue velvet and satin.
Hallmarks:
CB&S for the Cooper Brothers
Sheffield Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "p" for 1907.
Condition:
Very good.
Minor surface wear, commensurate with age and use.
Dimensions and Weight:
Width: 4.5cm / 2 inches.
Height: 4cm / 1.6 inches.
Combined weight: 99g / 3 oz.
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Hallmarks:
CB&S for the Cooper Brothers
Sheffield Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "p" for 1907.
Condition:
Very good.
Minor surface wear, commensurate with age and use.
Dimensions and Weight:
Width: 4.5cm / 2 inches.
Height: 4cm / 1.6 inches.
Combined weight: 99g / 3 oz.
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£325
GEORGIAN IRISH SILVER CREAM JUG , DUBLIN ...
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AOUT99
This fabulous Irish silver cream jug is dated Dublin 1801. Of oval bellied form, it is finely bright-engraved with prick-dot and foliate motifs.
Reeded border and angular handle. One side with a vacant reserve, the other engraved with a family crest.
Hallmarks:
Dublin Assay mark ( Harp Crowned)
Lion Passant.
Date letter "E" for 1801.
Duty Mark.
No maker's marks.
Dimensions and Weight:
Height up to handle: 12 cm / 4.2 inches.
Length from spout to handle: 14cm / 5.4 inches.
Weight: 169g / 5.7 oz.
Condition:
Very good.
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Reeded border and angular handle. One side with a vacant reserve, the other engraved with a family crest.
Hallmarks:
Dublin Assay mark ( Harp Crowned)
Lion Passant.
Date letter "E" for 1801.
Duty Mark.
No maker's marks.
Dimensions and Weight:
Height up to handle: 12 cm / 4.2 inches.
Length from spout to handle: 14cm / 5.4 inches.
Weight: 169g / 5.7 oz.
Condition:
Very good.
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£325
RARE FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL ORMOLU MOUNTED BLUE ...
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NOVE78
This stunning and rather rare 19th C. French Palais Royal blue opaline glass casket dates circa 1870. The rich blue opaline glass egg with a central ormulu hinge. The top embellished by a gilt leaf. The egg mounted a beautiful bronze dore tripod satnd applied with leaves.
Palais Royal is a term used to describe, not a single manufacturer, but to a name given to a small area around the Royal Palace that specialised in producing small elaborate works of art and gifts in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Dimensions:
Height: 12cm / 5 inches.
Maximum diameter: 6cm / 2.4 inches.
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Palais Royal is a term used to describe, not a single manufacturer, but to a name given to a small area around the Royal Palace that specialised in producing small elaborate works of art and gifts in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Dimensions:
Height: 12cm / 5 inches.
Maximum diameter: 6cm / 2.4 inches.
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£315
FABULOUS FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL URANIUM OPALINE GLASS ...
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NOVE77
This divine19th C. French Palais Royal uranium opaline glass casket dates circa 1870. The vivid green opaline glass egg with a central ormulu hinge. The top embellished by a bronze dore finial. The egg encased in a beautiful ormulu mount and sits on an ala baster circular base.
Palais Royal is a term used to describe, not a single manufacturer, but to a name given to a small area around the Royal Palace that specialised in producing small elaborate works of art and gifts in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Dimensions:
Height: 11cm / 4.4 inches.
Maximum diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Base diameter: 6cm / 2.4 inches.
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Palais Royal is a term used to describe, not a single manufacturer, but to a name given to a small area around the Royal Palace that specialised in producing small elaborate works of art and gifts in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Dimensions:
Height: 11cm / 4.4 inches.
Maximum diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Base diameter: 6cm / 2.4 inches.
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£315
FABULOUS ART DECO SILVER AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL ...
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MARS81
This is a gorgeous silver mounted guilloche enamel circular jewellery box in a vibrant blue colour. The hinged cover opening to reveal the original Royal blue velvet interior and ivory silk lining. Raised on three elegant bracket feet. The base lined with the original black paper.
Hallmarks:
D&F for Deakin & Francis
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "A" for 1925.
Condition:
Very good.
Enamel in excellent shiny condition.
On minor scratch barely noticeable and mentioned for accuracy.
Strong hinge.
Sits evenly on flat surface.
Original interior.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 6cm / 2.4 inches.
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
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Hallmarks:
D&F for Deakin & Francis
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "A" for 1925.
Condition:
Very good.
Enamel in excellent shiny condition.
On minor scratch barely noticeable and mentioned for accuracy.
Strong hinge.
Sits evenly on flat surface.
Original interior.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 6cm / 2.4 inches.
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
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£315
LARGE EDWARDIAN SILVER “ PIG” PIN CUSHION ...
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MARS80
This fabulous and very collectable silver mounted “pig” pin cushion was made by the renowned Adie & Lovekin and is dated Birmingham 1907. It is a sizeable example, measuring a little 3 inches long and 1.5 inches high. The silver casing beautifully modelled and with lots of character. Fitted with a dark blue velvet cushion.
Hallmarks:
L&S for Levi & Salaman.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "h" for 1907
Birmingham Assay mark.
Dimensions:
Length: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Maximum width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Maximum height: 3cm / 1.5 inches.
Condition:
Silver casing in very good condition.
Blue velvet cushion in very good order.
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Hallmarks:
L&S for Levi & Salaman.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "h" for 1907
Birmingham Assay mark.
Dimensions:
Length: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Maximum width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Maximum height: 3cm / 1.5 inches.
Condition:
Silver casing in very good condition.
Blue velvet cushion in very good order.
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£295
SMALL EDWARDIAN SILVER "HATCHING CHICK" PIN CUSHION ...
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MARS92
This delightful silver "hatching chick" pin cushion was designed by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan & Co and is fully hallmarked for Chester 1909. The pin cushion is designed as a newly hatched chick sitting in half an egg shell. It is beautifully detailed, with the chick's back being the cushion, which is finished in pink velvet. The chick is 'weighted' in such a way that, should it be knocked over, it will 'right' itself.
Hallmarks:
SM & Co for Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd.
Lion passant.
Chester Assay mark.
Date letter "I" for 1909.
RD number: 475678
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: 2cm / 0.7 inch
Width: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.
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Hallmarks:
SM & Co for Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd.
Lion passant.
Chester Assay mark.
Date letter "I" for 1909.
RD number: 475678
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: 2cm / 0.7 inch
Width: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.
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£295
RARE GEORGIAN SILVER AND MOTHER OF PEARL ...
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MARS90
This is a delightful and rare Georgian silver folding silver fruit fork & fruit knife fitted in a Georgian red leather case. Both knife and fork with engraved mother of pearl handles inset with tiny silver buttons and boasting reeded silver ferrules. Each engraved blade partially hallmarked; ie no maker's mark or date letter, which was very often the case with fruit knives and forks. They are not a pair as such but fit beautiful in their tactile red leather sheath. A rare occurrence. All in very good condition.
Hallmarks:
Duty Mark (George III)
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Fork: 14 cm / 5.4 inches open.
7.5cm / 3 inches closed.
Knife: 13cm / 5.1 inches open.
Condition:
Very good condition.
No damage to the mother of pearl.
Dual folding spring mechanism in very good working order on the fork and good order of the knife..
Good clear hallmarks.
Red leather case in very good order.
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Hallmarks:
Duty Mark (George III)
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Fork: 14 cm / 5.4 inches open.
7.5cm / 3 inches closed.
Knife: 13cm / 5.1 inches open.
Condition:
Very good condition.
No damage to the mother of pearl.
Dual folding spring mechanism in very good working order on the fork and good order of the knife..
Good clear hallmarks.
Red leather case in very good order.
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£295
EDWARDIAN SILVER "FLEDGLING" PIN CUSHION BY SAMPSON ...
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DEC72
This delightful solid silver "fledgling" chick pin cushion is more unusual than the "hatching" chick pin cushion design, it bears the marks of the celebrated Sampson Mordan and is dated Sheffield 1905. Detailed plumage resting on an oval solid silver base, with the chick's back being the cushion.
Fitted with a dark blue velvet cushion.
Hallmarks:
S.M & Co for Sampson Mordan.
Sheffiedl Assay mark.
Lion passant.
Date letter "n" for 1905.
Condition:
Very good.
Silver casing in very good condition.
Velvet in very good condition.
Dimensions:
Length tail to beak: 5cm / 2 inches.
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
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Fitted with a dark blue velvet cushion.
Hallmarks:
S.M & Co for Sampson Mordan.
Sheffiedl Assay mark.
Lion passant.
Date letter "n" for 1905.
Condition:
Very good.
Silver casing in very good condition.
Velvet in very good condition.
Dimensions:
Length tail to beak: 5cm / 2 inches.
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Postage:
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£295
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