GEORGE V SILVER MOUNTED MATCH STRIKER, LONDON ...

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JAN77

This is an elegant medium-sized silver mounted match striker. The clear glass spherical body applied with fine glass piping, giving it the desired ribbed effect. The top with a wide silver rim. Often these were used on desks and doubled up as paperweights. Comes with the original matches, which is very rare, they are often long gone!

Hallmarks:

Maker's marks erased.
Date letter "p" for 1910.
London Assay Mark
Lion Passant.

Condition:

Glass in good condition, a few minor flea bites.
Silver rim with a few very minor dings, commensurate with age.
Marks partially erased, which is very often the case with this type of objects.

Dimensions:
Height: 6cm / 2.4 inches.
Diameter: 7.5cm / 3 inches.

Postage:

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Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.
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£225

RARE ART DECO SILVER DOUBLE STAMP BOX ...

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JUIN92

This is a rare and fabulous Art Deco silver two compartment stamp box complete with glass barrel shaped moistener. The sprung hinged cover engraved and opens to reveal two silver rimmed sloping stamp compartments. The tubular frosted glass barrel shaped moistener housed in a separate tray.

Hallmarks:

Maker's marks partially erased.
London Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "i" for 1924.

Dimensions:

Length: 7.5cm / 3 inches.
Depth: 8cm / 3.1 inches.
Maximum height: 4cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good
No dents.
Strong hinge.

Postage:

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Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.
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£225

STUNNING ART DECO SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL ...

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DEC87

This beautiful large desk magnifying glass has a very decorative silver and pale green guilloche enamel handle. The engraved ferrule with a 7.5cm diameter steel mount inset with magnifying glass.

Hallmarks:

Lion passant.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter "G" for 1931.

Condition:

Very good.
Handle in very good. condition.
Glass with no surface scratching.
No loss to the enamel.

Dimensions:

Length 20cm / 8 inches.
Glass diameter: 7.5 cm / 3inches.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.
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£225

EXQUISITE VICTORIAN SILVER & GLASS INKSTAND BY ...

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APR91

This small and elegant Victorian silver inkstand is dated London 1892 and bears the marks of the illustrious Henry Wilkinson & Co. The navette-shaped base with shell decorations and a fine gadroon border The centre fitted with cut glass inkwell mounted with an elaborate hinged lid. The hinged lid fully hallmarked. Its small size is unusual and makes it quite desirable.

Raised on four bracket feet.

Hallmarks:

HW&Co for Henry Wilkinson & Co
London Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "Q" for 1839.
Wilkinson "crossed keys" trademark.


Dimensions:

Length: 15cm / 6 inches
Height: 8cm / 3 inches.
Width: 10cm / 4 inches

Condition:

Very good throughout.
Glass inkwell in very good condition.
Silver in very good condition.
A fabulous and very decorative item.

Delivery:

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Postage UK: £11.00 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

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£225

MID-CENTURY SILVER SKEWER LETTER OPENER BY FRANCIS ...

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APR64

This smart Novelty solid silver letter opener is dated Sheffield 1964 . In the form of a Georgian skewer, it is simple and elegant, has beautifully struck hallmarks and a very good silver gauge, it feels satisfyingly heavy when picked up. The tapered silver blade with flat ring handle. It is a good example and combines elegance with practicality.

Hallmarks:

FH for Francis Howard Ltd
Sheffield Assay Mark.
Date letter "W" for 1964.
Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Length: 21.5cm / 8.4 inches.
Weight: 52g / 1.3 oz.


Condition:

Silver in very good condition.
Minor surface scratches, commensurate with age.

Postage:

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Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.
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£125

ART DECO SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL CAPSTAN ...

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MAI72

This rare and rather fabulous silver and cornflower blue enamel inkwell was made by the celebrated William Hutton & Sons. Of traditional Capstan form, with a 5" inches diameter, it is both elegant and striking. The spread circular silver base with a reeded border. It has a fabulous cornflower blue guilloche enamel hinged lid.
Complete with the original inner glass receptacle.
Loaded spread circular body.
Gilt inner lid.
Black bakelite underside.

Hallmarks:

WH&S LD for William Hutton & Sons.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "F" for 1930.

Condition:
Excellent.
The enamel is in very good condition.
The hinge is good and strong.
Hallmarks are clear.
Silver base free from dings.
Bakelite base in perfect glossy condition.

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm / 2.4 inches.
Diameter of base: 13cm / 5 inches.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.

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FABULOUS ART DECO LARGE SIZE SILVER INKWELL ...

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SEPT87

This fabulous Art Deco solid silver inkwell was made in London 1939 by the illustrious Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company. It is quite a statement piece and is very striking. Of triangular form, the flat hinged lid opening to reveal a recess fitted with the original clear glass liner. The spread base fully hallmarked and impressed with Retailer's marks. The underside with glossy black bakelite.


Hallmarks:

G&SCo Ltd for the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company.
Lion Passant.
London Assay mark.
Date letters "D" for 1939.

Condition:

Good
No dents.
No pin holes.
Excellent set of marks.
Displaying general surface scratches and wear in keeping with age and use.

Dimensions:

Height: 6.5 cm high / 2.4 inches.
Base: 16.5cm x 14xm / 6.4 x 5.4 inches.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £11 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £35 International Signed For.
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RARE VICTORIAN SILVER NOVELTY TABLE CIGAR LIGHTER ...

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DEC94

This fabulous early Victorian silver novelty table lighter in the form of Aladdin's lamp was made by the highly collectable silversmith John Figg. The body engraved with Greek key patterns, the flying scroll handle with eagle mask terminal. The fully hallmarked removable lid linked by a chain to the beak of the eagle.

Hallmarks

IG for John Wilmin Figg
London Assay Mark
Duty Mark.
Date letter "O" for 1849.
Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Length: 13 cm / 5.2 inches.
Maximum diameter: 7cm / 2.6 inches.
Height to the top of the handle: 7cm / 3 inches
Weight: 126g - 4.3oz.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £15 International Signed For.
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GUSTAVE KELLER ARTS & CRAFT SILVER & ...

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DEC85

This fabulous and unusual large desk inkwell bears the marks of the renowned silversmith Gustave Keller. *
The heavy textured glass body with sinuous clear glass patterns, very much in the Art Nouveau manner.The neck with an impressive Arts & Craft inspired planished silver hinged lid. The lid stamped G.Heller, the collar stamped with the poinçon minerve for sterling silver.

* The Maître Orfèvre Gustave Keller founded his firm in 1856. The firm made elegant accessories which were immediately appreciated for their outstanding quality. At the Paris World Exhibitions of 1867 and 1878, Keller was presented with silver and gold medals. In 1889, Lucien Falize wrote that "everything stamped Keller is good” and the firm was rewarded at the 1889 and 1900 Paris World Fairs by a gold medal and a Grand prix respectively. He attracted brilliant and international customers and was appointed official supplier of several courts (Spain, Russia, Greece and Romania). Examples of the firm’s work can be found in notable collections including those of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, and the Musée d'Orsay, France and the Imperial State Hermitage in St Petersburg.

Hallmarks:

G. KELLER for Gustave Keller.
poinçon minerve for sterling silver.

Dimensions and weight:

Height: 11.5cm / 4.6 inches.
Maximum diameter: 10.5cm / 4.2 inches.
Weight: 1.2 kg

Postage:

Postage UK: £11 Special delivery.
Postage overseas: No overseas postage.
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RARE ART NOUVEAU SILVER BAROMETER BY R ...

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JUIN75

This is a fabulous and rare Art Nouveau solid silver desk barometer. The circular dial having a stylised and shaped outline to a velvet clad easel back.

Hallmarks:

T&S for R J Trevitt & Son.
Chester Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "C" for 1903.

Condition:

Silver frame in very good condition.
Original velvet back worn and faded, commensurate with age.
Barometer not tested.

Dimensions:

Height: 12.5cm / 5 inches.
Width: 14cm / 5.4 inches.

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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VICTORIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL HEART SHAPED INKSTAND ...

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DEC86

This stunning silver and tortoiseshell inkstand was made by the renowned William Comyns and is dated London 1892. The heart-shaped tortoiseshell base mounted with an exquisite silver border. The centre fitted with a silver receptacle and detachable cut glass silver lidded inkwell. Both hinged lid and receptacle fully hallmarked. The glass inkwell fitting snuggly into the base. The heart-shape frame with delightful loop handle with pierced cast flower thumb-piece.

Hallmarks:

W.C for William Comyns
London Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "R" for 1892

Dimensions:

Length: 13cm / 5.2 inches.
Width: 10cm / 4 inches.
Height: 8cm / 3 inches.

Condition:

Very good throughout.
Glass inkwell in very good condition.
Tortoiseshell base in a little matt but no damage.

A fabulous and very decorative item.

Postage UK: £8.00 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

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EDWARDIAN SILVER COMBINATION LARGE SIZE MAGNIFYING GLASS ...

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JANV91

This is a very elegant and unusual silver combination letter opener and magnifying glass by Andrew Barrett & Sons, Picadilly, London. It has a good size, 8 inches long and would have sat on a desk. It si date London 1900, date of Edward VII coronation, the circular reserve engraved with coronation crest.
The solid silver mount inset with a circular magnifying glass.

Hallmarks:

AB&S for Andrew Barrett & Sons
Lion passant.
London Assay mark.
Date letter "a" for 1900.

Condition:

Good.
Silver bookmark with no splits.
Glass with minor scratching at the centre.

Dimensions:

Length: 20cm / 8 inches.

Postage UK: £8 Royal Mail Special delivery.
Postage overseas: £15 sInternational signed for.

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SOLD