RARE GEORGIAN SILVER GILT & AGATE VINAIGRETTE ...
Item Ref
MARS68
This fabulous George III silver gilt vinaigrette was made by the toy maker* Thomas Willmore. It is of oval form. The front cover set with a hard stone cabochon. The back and sides plain.
The silver gilt interior with an exquisite pierced grille.
Hallmarks:
TW for Thomas Willmore
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Date letter "r" for 1815.
Condition:
Excellent.
Good hinge on both vinaigrette and grille.
Dimensions:
3.5cm x 2.5cm.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £7 Special delivery next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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The silver gilt interior with an exquisite pierced grille.
Hallmarks:
TW for Thomas Willmore
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Date letter "r" for 1815.
Condition:
Excellent.
Good hinge on both vinaigrette and grille.
Dimensions:
3.5cm x 2.5cm.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £7 Special delivery next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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£285
RARE PAIR OF GEORGIAN SILVER PLATE WIREWORK ...
Item Ref
JAN98
This very elegant pair of Georgian Old Sheffield plate coasters dates circa 1795. Wirework wine coasters are very desirable and pairs are rather rare. The wirework sides forming arches under a wavy border.
Turned fruitwood base.
Green baize to the underside.
Condition:
Wirework in excellent condition.
Copper showing through at places.
Wood has a few marks.
The green baize is very good, most probably a Victorian replacement.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 13.5cm / 5.3 inches.
Height: 3.5cm / 1.2 inches.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £11 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.
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Turned fruitwood base.
Green baize to the underside.
Condition:
Wirework in excellent condition.
Copper showing through at places.
Wood has a few marks.
The green baize is very good, most probably a Victorian replacement.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 13.5cm / 5.3 inches.
Height: 3.5cm / 1.2 inches.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £11 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.
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£225
GEORGIAN SILVER OCTAGONAL VINAIGRETTE BY SAMUEL PEMBERTON, ...
Item Ref
APR90
This exquisite George III silver vinaigrette was made in 1802 by the illustrious silversmith Samuel Pemberton, a renowned Birmingham toy maker *. The front cover with a bright-cut criss-cross pattern, the sides with prick-dot decorations. It has many desirable qualities. Samuel Pemberton is very collectable, it has an unusual octagonal form and an exquisite filigree grille showcasing the minutiae of Samuel Pemberton's work. It retains its original sponge and is in very good condition.
Hallmarks:
SP for Samuel Pemberton.
Date letter "e" for 1802.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Very good.
Good hinge on both vinaigrette and grille.
Good clear hallmarks.
Dimensions:
2.5cm x 1.5cm.
* 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.
Postage UK: £7 Special delivery next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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Hallmarks:
SP for Samuel Pemberton.
Date letter "e" for 1802.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Very good.
Good hinge on both vinaigrette and grille.
Good clear hallmarks.
Dimensions:
2.5cm x 1.5cm.
* 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.
Postage UK: £7 Special delivery next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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18TH C. SCANDINAVIAN SILVER HEART-SHAPED HOVEDVANDSÆG / ...
Item Ref
DEC86
This exquisite Scandinavian solid silver vinaigrette is called a Hovedvansaeg. It literally means head-water egg: an egg to contain 'water' to revive the senses. It was with this type of box from Scandinavia that a young man indicated his intentions to the young lady of his choice.
'Hovedvandsæg' are of various forms and date from about 1725. The earlier ones are heart-shaped.
This silver heart-shaped 'hovedvandsæg' is surmounted by a pierced crown. The hinged lid opens to reveal a gilt interior. It stands on an oval pedestal base. The base flanked by two rampant lions or mythical creatures. The main body profusely engraved with foliate scrolls.
These spice boxes were often engraved with pinprick marks of the couples initials, as is this particular example.
The initials "RBI . DB" in prick-dot engravings on the underside.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as was often the case with this type of item but tested as silver
Dimensions:
Height: 8.5cm / 3.2 inches.
Width: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Depth: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
No holes or dents.
Hinge is strong condition. Snaps shut nicely.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £12 International Signed For.
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'Hovedvandsæg' are of various forms and date from about 1725. The earlier ones are heart-shaped.
This silver heart-shaped 'hovedvandsæg' is surmounted by a pierced crown. The hinged lid opens to reveal a gilt interior. It stands on an oval pedestal base. The base flanked by two rampant lions or mythical creatures. The main body profusely engraved with foliate scrolls.
These spice boxes were often engraved with pinprick marks of the couples initials, as is this particular example.
The initials "RBI . DB" in prick-dot engravings on the underside.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as was often the case with this type of item but tested as silver
Dimensions:
Height: 8.5cm / 3.2 inches.
Width: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Depth: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
No holes or dents.
Hinge is strong condition. Snaps shut nicely.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £12 International Signed For.
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SOLD
RARE VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED URANIUM BLUE GLASS ...
Item Ref
JUIL71
This exquisite and rare small silver mounted vinaigrette has a sliced-cut pale blue uranium glass body The screw-top silver hinged lid opening to reveal an exquisite grille pierced with a rambling rose. It is charmingly embossed.
Hallmarks:
Not hallmarked, which was very common for scent bottles and vinaigrette lids of this period. Both lid and grille have been tested and are guaranteed silver.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Diameter at widest: 3.5cm / 1.4 inches.
Condition:
The hinge and grille are in excellent condition.
The glass body is in good condition.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
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Internal Ref: MAI98
Hallmarks:
Not hallmarked, which was very common for scent bottles and vinaigrette lids of this period. Both lid and grille have been tested and are guaranteed silver.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Diameter at widest: 3.5cm / 1.4 inches.
Condition:
The hinge and grille are in excellent condition.
The glass body is in good condition.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
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Internal Ref: MAI98
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RARE VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED CRANBERRY GLASS VINAIGRETTE, ...
Item Ref
SEPT89
This exquisite small silver mounted glass vinaigrette has a sliced cut rich cranberry glass body . The screw-top silver hinged lid opening to reveal an exquisite grille pierced with a rose. The shoulders decorated with a silver cover pierced with rambling flowers and thistles.
Hallmarks:
Not hallmarked, which was very common for scent bottles and vinaigrette lids of this period. Both lid and grille have been tested and are guaranteed silver.
Dimensions:
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Diameter at widest: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.
Condition:
The hinge and grille are in excellent condition.
The glass body is in good condition.Minor fleabites here and there.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
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Hallmarks:
Not hallmarked, which was very common for scent bottles and vinaigrette lids of this period. Both lid and grille have been tested and are guaranteed silver.
Dimensions:
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Diameter at widest: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.
Condition:
The hinge and grille are in excellent condition.
The glass body is in good condition.Minor fleabites here and there.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
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GEORGIAN SILVER 'VALISE' VINAIGRETTE BY ...
Item Ref
MAI79
This exquisite Georgian silver "valise" or "satchel" vinaigrette is dated Birmingham 1823. The cover is profusely engraved with a purse outline and foliate decorations. The gilt grille pierced with foliate scrolls. It bears the marks of Ledsam and Vale who were part of the Birmingham toy making * fraternity. The back and sides with prick-dot decorations. Valise vinaigrettes are few and far between and this is a lovely example.
* 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:
L&Co for Ledsam & Vale.
Date letter "Z" for 1823.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Very good.
Good hinge on both vinaigrette and grille.
Good clear hallmarks marks.
Back with minor dints.
Dimensions:
2.5 cm x 2 cm x 0.8 cm.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
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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:
L&Co for Ledsam & Vale.
Date letter "Z" for 1823.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Very good.
Good hinge on both vinaigrette and grille.
Good clear hallmarks marks.
Back with minor dints.
Dimensions:
2.5 cm x 2 cm x 0.8 cm.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
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SOLD
GEORGIAN SILVER VINAIGRETTE BY JOSEPH WILLMORE, BIRMINGHAM ...
Item Ref
DEC83
This unusual and rather delightful Georgian silver vinaigrette was made in 1810 by the silversmith Joseph Willmore, a renowned Birmingham toy maker *. It is of canted rectangular form. The front cover is bright-engraved with prick-dot decorations. The oval reserve engraved with the name Beatrice. back and sides with conforming decorations.
The hinged lid opening to reveal a drilled gilt grille.
The original sponge still in place.
Gilt interior.
* 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:
JW for Jospeh Willmore.
Date letter "m" for 1810.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Good.
Good hinge on both vinaigrette and grille.
Good clear hallmarks.
Tiny split on side of hinged cover, barely noticeable, mentioned for accuracy.
Dimensions:
3cm x 2cm.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £7 Special delivery next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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The hinged lid opening to reveal a drilled gilt grille.
The original sponge still in place.
Gilt interior.
* 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:
JW for Jospeh Willmore.
Date letter "m" for 1810.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Good.
Good hinge on both vinaigrette and grille.
Good clear hallmarks.
Tiny split on side of hinged cover, barely noticeable, mentioned for accuracy.
Dimensions:
3cm x 2cm.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £7 Special delivery next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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SOLD
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