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ANTIQUE SILVER OBJET DART

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A rare Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and mother-of-pearl handled ceremonial trowel, the triangular blade having a hand-engraved stone laying inscription for August 15th 1908, in its original dark blue satin and velvet-lined presentation box. This beautiful antique silver trowel was made by Watson and Gillott of Sheffield in 1908. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver and mother-of-pearl ceremonial trowel length 20cms (8 inches), and width of trowel blade 5.5 cms (2.25 inches).

£245

 An Antique Edwardian Sterling silver single Sovereign case and original chain, having a round body with hand-hammered decoration and in the shape of a Hunter fob watch, with hinged lid, internal sprung mechanism which is in working order, and push-button clasp, all made by Alexander Davenport of Birmingham in 1908. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver sovereign case are length 4 cms (1.5 inches), and it weighs a total of 39g (1.25 troy ounces).

£275

 A very handsome Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Arts and Crafts style single tea cup and saucer, the cup having a very plain round body with tapering sides and a scroll handle, and the saucer having a matching plain round body. This elegant silver tea cup and saucer were made by Heath and Middleton of London in 1889. The dimensions of this fine antique silver tea cup and saucer are height 5 cms (2 inches), diameter of saucer 10 cms (4 inches), and with a total weight of approx. 94g (3 troy ounces).

£295

 An elegant set of six Lobster picks in a very plain style, all in their original white satin and black velvet-lined presentation box. These handsome silver lobster picks were made by William Suckling of Birmingham in 1960. The dimensions of these fine hand-made silver lobster picks are length 12.5 cms (5 inches), and they weigh a total of 98g (3.2 troy ounces).

£295

 An Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Aide de Memoire and calling card case, having a rectangular body with hand-chased winged cherubs and floral decoration, hinged on one side and with a clasp on the other, and lined with light brown leather pockets. Made by William Comyns of London in 1898. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver Aide de Memoire card case are length 10 cms (4 inches), width 7.5 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 120g (3.9 troy ounces).

£345

 A rare Antique Victorian Sterling Silver double bowled medicine spoon, having a very plain body with oval bowls. This elegant antique silver double-bowled medicine spoon was made by Henry Holland of London in 1870. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver medicine spoon are length 13.5cms (5.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 29g (0.9 troy ounces).

£375
A very pretty and rare Antique Sterling Silver pin cushion, in the form of a hen chick, with hand-chased body and face, and a leather covered cushion. This interesting antique silver pin cushion was made by Sampson and Mordan of Birmingham in 1914. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver pin cushion are length 5 cms (2 inches), width 2.5 cms (1 inch), and height 2.5 cms (1 inch). Please note that the cushions leather covering is slightly damaged.

£395

 A very handsome Antique Georgian Sterling Silver lemon strainer, having a round hand-pierced main bowl body with an applied rope-twist border, and two cast scroll side-handles with shell terminals. This beautiful and original Georgian silver lemon strainer was made by Charles Aldridge and Henry Green of London in 1772. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver lemon strainer are length 25,5 cms (10 inches), diameter of bowl 11 cms (4.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 117g (3.8 troy ounces).

£875

 A very pretty Antique Victorian Sterling Silver desk set consisting of an inkstand and a pair of candle holders, in a round style with hand-chased swirl fluting and wavy-edge borders, the inkstand with a hinged lid and glass liner, the candlesticks with removable nozzles. This beautiful silver desk set was made by the Dixon Brothers of Sheffield in 1889. The dimensions of this fine antique silver desk set are height of candlesticks 14 cms (5.5 inches), and diameter of inkstand at base 11.5 cms (4.5 inches).

£1,175

 A rare and beautiful Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver pot-pouri holder in the shape of a garden wheelbarrow, having a hand-pierced body with scroll and bird decoration, an applied and cast floral top border, a rotating front wheel, and sitting on a frame with two cast rear handles and hand-pierced feet. This very pretty silver wheelbarrow style pot pourri holder was made by Nathan and Hayes of Chester in 1908. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver garden wheelbarrow are length height 5 cms (2 inches), length 18.5 cms (7.25 inches), width 10 cms (4 inches), and it weighs approx. 224g (7.2 troy ounce).

£1,275

 A very elegant Sterling Silver mounted and horn or antler table lighter, having a gimble mounted lighter, sitting on two scroll wire-work feet, with the lighter always remaining upright whichever angle is used, and all in original fine condition. This handsome and very unusual silver table lighter was made by Padgett and Braham of London in 1929. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver and antler table lighter are length 39 cms (15.25 inches), and width 10 cms (4 inches).

£1,595

 A beautiful and large sterling silver, black leather, and carved wooden Scottish Dirk holder, having hand-chased silver mounts with thistle decoration, carved hard-wood handles, a leather scabbard, smoky Citreen handle tops, removable main knife, eating knife and fork with stainless steel blades and security chains, and a black leather belt loop. This handsome silver, wood, and leather Dirk holder was made by Anthony Holland of Edinburgh in 1978. The dimensions of this fine hand-made Scottish sterling silver Dirk holder are lenght 49 cms (19.25 inches) and width 5 cms (2 inches).

£1,975
A rare and beautiful Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Mazarine, having an oval body with hand-pierced scroll and geometrical decoration, this draining plate or dish was designed to sit inside a meat or fish platter. This elegant antique silver Mazarine was made by William Hall of London in 1794. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver draining dish or plate are are length 45cms (17.75 inches), width 32 cms (12.5 inches). and it weighs approx.1,054g (34 troy ounces). Please note that his item is crested.

£2,195

 A handsome Sterling Silver 21st key to life, having a cast body with a hand-chased Gothic style handle, a plain shank, hand-chased collars, and a plain key bit, all in its original cream satin and dark-blue velvet-lined presentation box. Made by Vaughton and Sons of Birmingham in 1932. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver 21st key to life are length 11 cms (4.3 inches) and it weighs approx. 43g (1.4 troy ounces).

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 A very stylish Art Deco Sterling silver set of six cocktail sticks, having hand enamelled cockerel mounts and twin toasting fork style ends, all in their original cream satin and velvet-lined presentation box. Made by A. Scott of Birmingham in 1927. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver set of cocktail sticks are length 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 16g (0.5 troy ounces).

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 A very pretty Antique Victorian Sterling Silver ring tree, having a central naturalistic tree for rings sitting on a round base with two side-handles, with hand-chased floral and scroll decoration. This beautiful silver ring tree and base was made by Henry Matthews of Birmingham in 1900. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver tree ring are height 7.5 cms (3 inches), diameter 8 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 36g (1.2 troy ounce).

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 A very pretty Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver ring tree, having a central tree with wire loops for rings, sitting on a round base with three ball feet. This beautiful silver ring tree and base was made in Birmingham in 1909. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver tree ring are height 8 cms (3 inches), diameter 6.5 cms (2.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 40g (1.3 troy ounce).

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 An Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver double Sovereign case, having a rectangular body with rounded corners and hand-engraved floral decoration, with a hinged lid, and internal sprung mechanisms which are in working order, and a push-button clasp with ring. All made by Samuel M. Levi of Birmingham in 1909. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver sovereign case are length 6 cms (2.3 inches), width 3.5 cms (1.3 inches), and it weighs 36g (1.2 troy ounces).

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An Antique Victorian Sterling Silver pin cushion, in the form of a babies rocking crib, with hand-chased floral and fluted decoration, together with a maroon velvet covered cushion. Made by Saunders and Shepherd of Birmingham in 1896. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver pin cushion are length 6 cms (2.3 inches), width 3.5 cms (1.3 inches), height 4 cms (1.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 33g (1 troy ounces).

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 A rare Antique Sterling Silver and Shagreen magnifying glass, having a round body with pull-out and hinged magnifier, with hand-chased reeded borders, and green Shagreen covers. Made by Samuel Jacob of London in 1911. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver and Shagreen magnifying glass and holder are diameter 5 cms (2 inches), length fully unfolded 11 cms (4.3 inches), and depth 1.5 cms (0.5 inch).

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 An elegant Sterling Silver double whisky spirit jigger measure cup, having a plain round body with tapering sides, a loop side-handle with hand-engraved reeded decoration, with 50ml and 25ml cups. Made by Elkington and Co., of Birmingham in 1966. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver double spirit jigger measure cup are height 10.5 cms (4.2 inches), diameter at widest end 5 cms (2 inches), and it weighs approx. 55g (1.8 troy ounces).

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 An Antique Sterling Silver ring tree, having a central plain tree for rings attached to a round body with an applied shaped border, and sitting on a flat base. Made by Synter and Beddoes of Birmingham in 1913. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver ring tree are height 10 cms (4 inches), diameter 11 cms (4.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 81g (2.6 troy ounce).

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 A rare Antique Victorian Sterling Silver travelling pocket or picnic collapsible corkscrew, having a very plain tapering cylindrical body and a mild steel cork-screw. Made by Saunders and Shepherd of London in 1896. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver collapsible travelling picnic corkscrew are length 7.5 cms (3 inches), width 2 cms (0.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 40g (1.3 troy ounces).

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 Antique Edwardian sterling silver shoe, having a hand-chased body with floral decoration, with a plain heal, and hand-pierced front laces with a bow. Made by Henry Miller of Birmingham in 1906. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver shoe are height 5 cms (2 inches), length 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), width 3 cms (1.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 33g (1 troy ounce).

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Sterling silver very unusual egg holder / box, having a very plain oval egg-shaped body, that has a twist-action bayonet-fitting. Made by James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield in 1924. The dimensions of this fine-hand-made silver egg box / holder are length 8 cms (3 inches), diameter 5 cms (2 inches), and it weighs approx. 58g (1.9 troy ounces).

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 An elegant Sterling Silver miniature tea and coffee service in a Queen Anne half-fluted style, consisting of a coffee pot, tea pot, sugar bowl, milk jug, and a two-handled tray. All made by D. J. Silver Ltd., of London in 1973 (the tray for 1969). The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver miniature tea and coffee set are are height 4 cms (1.5inches), length 14.5 cms (5.75 inches), width 4 cms (1.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 67g (2.2 troy ounces).

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 A very handsome and rare Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and leather shaving cut-throat razor sharpening strop, having a plain cylindrical body with concave sides, a ring carrying handle, and an extendable leather strap with a rectangular hanging loop. Made in Birmingham in 1907. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver and leather cut-throat razor shaving strop are height 32.5 cms (12.75 inches), and diameter at base 11.5 cms (4.5 inches). Please note that the leather strap is slightly damaged with a one cm long cut near the hanging loop.

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 Antique Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion, in the shape of a shoe, having a plain body with laces and an applied decorative band. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver pin cushion are length 12 cms (4.75 inches), and width 5 cms (2 inches).

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 Sterling silver and gold-gilt surprise egg, made by Stuart Devlin of London in 1972. Having inside a frog sitting on lilly pads, together with an amethyst set lilly flower with leaves, all in its original satin and velvet-lined presentation box. This has the style number 28. Height 7.5 cms (3 inches). Total weight approx. 107g (3.5 troy ounces).

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 Antique Victorian sterling silver Coronation Chair pin cushion, modelled on the original King Edward I Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey. Made by Levi & Salaman of Birmingham in 1901. Please note that this model has the original wing struts either side of the head panel, which are normally broken or missing. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver pin cushion are height 7 cms (2.75 inches), width 4 cms (1.5 inches), depth 2 cms (0.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 33g (1 troy ounce).

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A very unusual Antique Victorian Sterling Silver copy of a bedchamber pot, having a plain bellied body, and a scroll side-handle. This handsome antique silver bedchamber pot bowl was made by Lamberts of London in 1890. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver chamber pot are diameter 11 cms (4.25 inches), height 6 cms (2.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 140g (4.5 troy ounces).

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 Antique Edwardian sterling silver money box, having a plain round straight-sided body, with hinged money-slot lid, and a hinged clasp with a heart-shaped lock. Made in Birmingham in 1902. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver money box are height 10 cms (4 inches), diameter at base 6 cms (2.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 95g (3 troy ounces).

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 A very pretty Antique Edwardian Silver Articulated fish, having hand-chased scales and fins, and with two green glass eyes. This beautiful articulated silver fish model was made in Cordoba, Spain in ca. 1940. On one of the lower fins you can see the hallmark of a Pentagram that is a Spanish quality mark indicating a minimum of 915 Silver purity (Sterling Standard is 925), and in a separate mark the letters CO representing Cordoba. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique Articulated Silver fish are length 15 cms (6 inches), height 4 cms (1.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 72g (2.3 troy ounces).

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 Antique Edwardian rare sterling silver letter rack in the form of a magazine holder, having hand-chased and pierced sides with floral decoration, a central divider with loop handle, and sitting on four scroll feet. Made by Synyer and Beddoes of Birmingham in 1902. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver letter holder are height 13 cms (5 inches), width 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), depth 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 168g (5.4 troy ounces).

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 A very pretty Antique Edwardian Silver Articulated fish, having hand-chased scales and fins, and with two red glass eyes (possibly garnets). Made in Spain in ca. 1900. On one of the lower fins you can see the hallmark of a Pentagram that is a Spanish quality mark indicating a minimum of 915 Silver purity (Sterling Standard is 925). The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique Articulated Silver fish are length 17 cms (6.75 inches), height 5.5 cms (2.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 92g (3 troy ounces).

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 A Scottish Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Sgian Dubh ceremonial knife and scabbard, having a hand-made leather scabbard with Cymric style silver mounts, a black hand-carved Bog-Oak handle with finial and matching decoration, and an original steel blade. Made by James Ross of Edinburgh in 1888. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver Sgian Dubh are length 23 cms (9 inches), and width 3 cms (1.25 inches).

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A very pretty Antique Edwardian Silver Articulated fish, having hand-chased scales and fins, and with two green cabochon glass eyes. Made in Spain in ca. 1900. On one of the lower fins you can see the hallmark of a Pentagram that is a Spanish quality mark indicating a minimum of 915 Silver purity (Sterling Standard is 925). The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique Articulated Silver fish are length 20 cms (8 inches), height 7.5 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 138g (4.4 troy ounces).

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 Antique Victorian sterling silver shoe, having a hand-chased body with floral decoration and scenes of winged cherubs, with a heal chased in the same style, and an applied front bow. Possibly Dutch in origin and imported into London in 1896 with full assay hallmarks. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver shoe are height 7 cms (2.75 inches), length 14 cms (5.5 inches), width 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 117g (3.8 troy ounces).

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 Antique Victorian sterling silver babies rattle, having a round baluster body with hand-chased floral decoration, seven attached bells, a plain round teething ring, and a whistle end. Made in Birmingham in 1870. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver babies rattle are length 13.5 cms (5.3 inches), width 5 cms (2 inches), and it weighs approx. 67g (2.2 troy ounces).

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 A very pretty pair of cast Sterling Silver Owl salt and pepper shaker pots, having hand-chased barn owl bodies with amber glass eyes and pull-off pierced heads. This beautiful pair of cast sterling silver owl salt and pepper shakers were made by Robert Comyns of London in 1992. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver pair of owl condiments are height 6 cms (2.3 inches), width 3 cms (1.25 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 126g (4 troy ounces).

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 A handsome and unusually large Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver pin cushion, in the form of a pig with a dark green velvet covered pin cushion along its back. Made by Levi and Salaman of Birmingham in 1903. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver Pig pin cushion are length 6 cms (2.3 inches), width 3 cms (1.25 inches), an height 5.5 cms (2.25 inches). Please note that the green velvet is discoloured.

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 Antique Georgian sterling silver bougie-box, having a cylindrical body with bright-cut engraved bands of decoration, a flat invisibly hinged lid, an attached sickle moon-shaped wax trimmer, and a hinged buckle style loop handle. Made by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson II of London in 1785. Please note that the hallmark also includes a rare incuse duty mark (George III looking left), which was only in use for 18 months (between 1st December 1784 and 29th May, 1786). The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver bougie-box are diameter 5 cms (2 inches), height 2.5 cms (1 inch), and it weighs approx. 53g (1.7 troy ounces).

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A very pretty Antique Victorian Sterling Silver carriage clock, having a rectangular upright body with hand-chased swirl-fluted decoration, with a hinged back door opening to the original clock movement mechanism and winder, a hinged and scrolled top carrying handle, and all sitting on four cushion feet. Made by Louis Augustus Leins of London in 1897. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver carriage clock are height 7.5 cms (3 inches), width 5.5 cms (2.25 inches), and depth 4.5 cms (1.75 inches). Please note that this clock has been serviced and works properly.

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 A very handsome Antique Victorian Sterling Silver carriage clock, having a very plain rectangular upright body, with a hinged back door opening to the original clock movement mechanism and winder, a hinged and scrolled top carrying handle, and all sitting on four cushion feet. Made by George Bower of Birmingham in 1900. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver carriage clock are height 9 cms (3.5 inches), width 6.5 cms (2.5 inches), and depth 5 cms (2 inches). Please note that this clock has been serviced and works properly.

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 A rare Antique Edwardian Sterling silver table box, in the shape of a dog lying down on all four paws, with a hinged lid, and hand-engraved floral decoration running around the base. Originally made by Berthold Muller of Germany and carrying import marks for London in 1907. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver Dog box are length 10 cms (4 inches), width 4.5 cms (1.75 inches), height 4 cms (1.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 144g (4.6 troy ounces).

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