RARE AND FABULOUS SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET ...
Item Ref
AOUT87
This exceptional large cast silver "owl" pepper and salt set was made by the renowned Tiffany &Co for their Bond Street branch and is dated London 1968. Each cast body with naturalistic plumage and inset with characterful glass eyes. Both salt and pepper with a hallmarked secure pull-off cover. It is the large example, it has an excellent silver gauge and the quality is wonderful. A superb and rare owl cruet set by the celebrated Tiffany.
Hallmarks
Fully hallmarked on each tail.
Inner covers partially hallmarked with Lion Passant, Date letter and size letter.
Hallmarks:
T&C for Tiffany & Co.
Lion Passant
London Assay Mark
Date letter "n" for 1968.
Stamped "Sterling England on base"
Condition
Excellent.
Dimension and Combined weight
Height: 7cm / 2.3 inches
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches
Depth: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
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Hallmarks
Fully hallmarked on each tail.
Inner covers partially hallmarked with Lion Passant, Date letter and size letter.
Hallmarks:
T&C for Tiffany & Co.
Lion Passant
London Assay Mark
Date letter "n" for 1968.
Stamped "Sterling England on base"
Condition
Excellent.
Dimension and Combined weight
Height: 7cm / 2.3 inches
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches
Depth: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
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£950
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.
Postage:
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£795
SUPERB MID-CENTURY SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET SET ...
Item Ref
OCT77
This fabulous cast silver "owl" pepper and salt set was made by the renowned silversmith Richard Comyns in 1961 and 1963. Each cast body with naturalistic plumage and inset with characterful glass eyes. Both with a hallmarked secure pull-off cover. They have an excellent silver gauge and the quality is wonderful. A superb cruet set by the celebrated Comyns family.
Hallmarks
Fully hallmarked on each tail.
RC for Richard Comyns.
London Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Pepper with date letter "f" for 1911.
Salt with date letter "h" for 1963.
Inner covers partially hallmarked with Lion Passant and date letters
Condition
Excellent.
Dimension and Combined weight
Height: 6cm / 2.3 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Depth: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
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Hallmarks
Fully hallmarked on each tail.
RC for Richard Comyns.
London Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Pepper with date letter "f" for 1911.
Salt with date letter "h" for 1963.
Inner covers partially hallmarked with Lion Passant and date letters
Condition
Excellent.
Dimension and Combined weight
Height: 6cm / 2.3 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Depth: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
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£695
SUPERB VICTORIAN SILVER LION MASK TEA CADDY ...
Item Ref
JUIL88
This very elegant solid silver tea caddy is hallmarked for London 1899 and was made by the reputed Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company. It is of generous proportions and has an excellent silver gauge. Of navette form, The half fluted body raised on a narrow pedestal base. The sides with Lion Mask ring handles. The hinged domed cover with silver finial.
Good gauge and wonderful quality.
Hallmarks:
WG over GL for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co
(William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman)
Lion Passant.
London Assay Mark.
Date letter "d" for 1899.
Dimensions and Weight:
Height up to finial:12cm / 4.7 inches
Width: 12cm / 4.7 inches.
Depth: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Weight: 199g / 7oz.
Condition
Excellent.
No dings. No dents. No repairs.
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Good gauge and wonderful quality.
Hallmarks:
WG over GL for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co
(William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman)
Lion Passant.
London Assay Mark.
Date letter "d" for 1899.
Dimensions and Weight:
Height up to finial:12cm / 4.7 inches
Width: 12cm / 4.7 inches.
Depth: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Weight: 199g / 7oz.
Condition
Excellent.
No dings. No dents. No repairs.
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£395
RARE GEORGIAN SILVER JOCKEY CAP CADDY SPOON ...
Item Ref
OCT79
This exquisite George III silver jockey cap caddy spoon was made by the very collectable Birmingham silversmith and toy maker* Samuel Pemberton and dates circa 1795. The plain oval bowl with a central reserve stuck with maker's marks only. The inner bowl with bright-cut engraving . Jockey cap caddy spoons are very collectable and this is a lovely example by a renowned silversmith.
* from the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.
Hallmarks:
SP for Samuel Pemberton.
Condition:
Average to good.
No repairs or splits but a little uneven at places.
Dimensions.
Length: 5cm/ 2 inches
Bowl length: 3.5cm / 1.4 inches.
Height: 1cm / 0.4 inches.
Postage
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* from the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.
Hallmarks:
SP for Samuel Pemberton.
Condition:
Average to good.
No repairs or splits but a little uneven at places.
Dimensions.
Length: 5cm/ 2 inches
Bowl length: 3.5cm / 1.4 inches.
Height: 1cm / 0.4 inches.
Postage
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£365
FABULOUS VICTORIAN SILVER POT POURRI BOX BY ...
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OCT74
This superb and rather rare silver pot pourri box was made by the celebrated Samuel Jacobs and is dated London 1896. Pot pourri boxes are very sought-after and this cast silver lidded example is beautiful. Of unusual triangular form, the hinged silver lid cast and pierced with putti amongst fruiting vines.
The sides embossed with a beautiful flower head garland. Solid silver base.
Hallmarks:
S.J for Samuel Jacobs.
London Assay Mark.
Date letter "p" for 1910.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions and Weight:
Width: 11cm / 4.4 inches.
Sides: 7.5cm / 3 inches
Height: 3.5 cm / 1.2 inches.
Weight: 87 g / 3oz.
Condition:
Very good.
Interior a little tarnished at places, commensurate with age and use.
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The sides embossed with a beautiful flower head garland. Solid silver base.
Hallmarks:
S.J for Samuel Jacobs.
London Assay Mark.
Date letter "p" for 1910.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions and Weight:
Width: 11cm / 4.4 inches.
Sides: 7.5cm / 3 inches
Height: 3.5 cm / 1.2 inches.
Weight: 87 g / 3oz.
Condition:
Very good.
Interior a little tarnished at places, commensurate with age and use.
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£325
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
RARE FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL ORMOLU MOUNTED BLUE ...
Item Ref
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 ...
Item Ref
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
VERY RARE GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE THIMBLE/TAPE MEASURE ...
Item Ref
DEC97
This exquisite and very unusual Georgian silver thimble/ tape measure combination dates circa 1800. The thimble with drum-shaped filigree body surrounding a vacant cartouche. The base of the thimble screwing onto the conforming drum-shaped tape measure. The tape measure with domed winder and suspension loop. Retaining its original silk tape. The tape starting at 4 inches (it incurred a little loss in the last 225 years!)
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as is practically always the case with filigree items, but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
Height: 5.5cm / 2,.2 inches.
Maximum diameter: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.
Condition:
Very good
No damage to the filigree work.
Winding mechanism still working.
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Hallmarks:
Unmarked as is practically always the case with filigree items, but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
Height: 5.5cm / 2,.2 inches.
Maximum diameter: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.
Condition:
Very good
No damage to the filigree work.
Winding mechanism still working.
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£295
LARGE EDWARDIAN SILVER “ PIG” PIN CUSHION ...
Item Ref
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
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