Metalware

  • Pair of cold painted miniature bronze budgerigars. Early 20th Century.
  • Antique pair of sterling silver and cut glass lily shaped vases. Full hallmark for London assay c1900 and made by W. M. Comyns. Each vase measures approximately 60mm in diameter at base and 150mm tall at low glass end and 185mm at tallest.
  • Antique sterling silver heart dish. Fine quality pierced sterling silver raised dish in the form of a love heart. Fully hallmarked for London assay c1891 and made by W. M. Comyns. Measures 160mm at longest, 146mm at widest and 25mm at tallest.
  • Antique sterling silver cigarette case by Joseph Gloster. c1901 Birmingham assay. Intricate silverwork decoration to both sides of outer case with empty cartouche for personalisation. Interior is gilt silver with elastic to one side only. Full & short hallmark to interior and lion passant stamp to thumb grip on exterior. Closes tight with no gaps.
  • Antique sterling silver paper clip with imported London assay hallmark. c1901 Spring coil in good order. Measures 80mm long, 47mm at widest and 22mm at tallest.
  • The English silver cased spoons have a hallmark of Sheffield 1965. The 6 silver spoons are sitting in a red velvet lined case and are all in excellent condition. Engraved with the letter P to tip of each spoon handle.
  • 19th Century c1890 Indian Sloth Bear, Good Condition For Age. COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • 19th Century c1890, Dutch Silver Hallmarks to the Belly, Weight 165gms Silversmith : Paulus Arnoldus Van Der Beek
  • Art Deco style signed bronze of a cheetah. Beautifully made bronze mounted on marble showing cheetah in full speed mode. Signed Mila to the base.        Cheetah measures 315mm long. Marble base measures 85mm by 75mm. Highest at 195mm. COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Silver Collar + Silver Lid, Twin Handled, Hallmarked : London 1901   Silversmith : John Grinsell & Sons COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Pair of vintage brass candelabra candlesticks. Highly decorative pair of brass candlelabras with sconces for 5 candles per candlestick. The sconces & drip trays can be removed for easy cleaning. Each measures approximately 310mm tall Gap for candle is 25mm in diameter. COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Spring Loaded Lid, Match Striker to the Side, Original Period Tunic Button Mount to Lid, 92nd Regiment of Foot, Engraved : I.S.M.H Xmas 1908
  • Early George V, Weight 400gms Hallmarked : London 1917 Silversmith : Samuel Walton Smith & Co. Teapot measures 200mm long, 105mm wide and 106mm tall. Milk jug measures 95mm long, 70mm wide and 52mm tall. Sugar bowl measures 105mm long, 86mm wide and 64mm tall. COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Edwardian solid sterling silver snuff box engraved to the lid with a Fisherman  their favourite utterance ' Cor ! It's a biggun ! Hallmarked Birmingham 1908 Silversmith : George Unite
  • Art Deco era sterling silver matchbook case. Nearly obsolete item today that's hardly ever seen let alone used. A few signs of wear to exterior. Closes tight. Hallmarked to both sides inside for c1933 Birmingham assay and made by Sanders & McKenzie. Vintage matchbook included.
  • Victorian sterling silver spirit cup in the form of a thimble with raised wording at top of cup reading "Just A Thimbleful". Shield shaped empty cartouche for personalisation. c1876 Birmingham assayed by Samuel Clark. Lovely piece of historic Victorian humour? Has been well loved & used with a few dinks. Gilt interior in good condition. Measures 18mm in diameter at base and 42mm across the top.
  • Very small antique sterling silver pot c1816 Birmingham assay by Samuel Pemberton. Decoration to the lid with unknown design. Tablet? Coffee Bean? Eye of Sauron? Hallmark to both inside halves. Small dint to the base. Measures 24mm in diameter and 6mm deep.
  • Antique Victorian sterling silver handled curling irons. Fine pair of curling irons with sterling silver handles decorated with cherubs. c1906 Birmingham Assayed & made by H. V. Pitney & Co. Width at widest when closed 54mm at handle ends.
  • A vintage boxed set (6) of solid 925 silver napkin rings. They are in their original cardboard box which is still functional though the surface is a slightly worn in parts. The napkin rings are inspired by vintage Oman bangle designs . They are each individually hallmarked with 925 and the makers mark of one of the finest jewellers in Oman - Jawahir Jewellers. Each napkin ring is in excellent condition. The total silver weight of the napkins is 339 grams . The diameter approximately of the napkins is 45 mm and the thickness is 2-3 mms. The largest is 58mm in diameter and 25 mms in height.
  • Small mid century enamel on copper plate by Judith Wedemeier USA c1960s. Beautiful green enamel dish decorated with 2 pale blue birds sat on a branch with raised bubble accents for the birds eyes and breasts. Signed Wedemeier USA to the base. There are 3 shallow indents to the base possibly from manufacturing process. Measures 125mm in diameter.
  • A vintage solid silver hip flask with a hinge bayonet twist cap and engine turned decoration . It is stamped sterling silver to base and weighs 120 grams. There is some slight scratches to top of bayonet arm. There is a vacant panel for a small inscription.
  • An engraved silver plate on copper French jewellery box . It dates from about 1900-1940.The lid is engraved with ‘The morning of the bridal party ( Le matin de la noce)’. There is considerable wear to the plate on the lid that allows the underlying copper to shine through also minor wear to the base. The box has its a original padded satin interior with a little wear to the silk. The box weighs 298grams.
  • A Victorian silver gilt ice bucket with frosted glass barrel. It is hallmarked for 1885 London and made by George Fox. There is a slight loss of gilt from the inside rim and a slight indentation in the silver just above the base (please see last photo). A minor repair has been made to stick some of the silver gilt to the glass and a nut based glue has been used. We therefore recommend this item not be used for nut allergy sufferers. The barrel of the ice bucket is 90 mms high, 112mms in diameter across the top and the handle is 12mms at its widest width.
  • Pair of Art Nouveau sterling silver salts c1902 with sterling silver spoons c1930. The salts stand on 4 ball feet and designed in a very typical Nouveau style. All 4 pieces are fully hallmarked for Birmingham assay. Salts by Matthew John Jessop and spoons by J.C Ltd. Each salt measures 22mm square at ball feet, 48mm square at top and 25mm tall. Each spoon measures 52mm long.
  • Pair of brass candlesticks made in Canada. The decorative pair measure 180mm high and 80mm in diameter at base. COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Solid brass Art Deco letter slot door furniture. RD number 800493
  • The silver photo frame is by Carrs and has a hallmark of Sheffield 2001. The frame has a blue velvet back with an easel stand. The frame is ready for use and would be an excellent gift idea for Christmas.
  • Hallmarked Birmingham 1891. Inscribed " June 1891. Whingate Sunday school. Opened by Tho"s Ritson Esq." In fitted case perfect condition
  • A delightful WMF money box circa 1910 in silverplate with a slot on top for inserting coins. The barrel shaped body has a decorative leaf pattern around its entirety.
  • A pair of brass and mother of pearl opera glasses. Art deco. In original leather case. Good condition
  • Modern oval silver photo frame. c2004 Birmingham assayed sterling silver photo frame made by WI Broadway & Co. Nice pattern work around the frame with birds. Photo area opening measures 138mm tall by 88mm at widest.
  • Small vintage style sterling silver photo frame. Pretty and petite photo frame by Carr's of Sheffield set in landscape mode instead of portrait. Empty cartouche to the top for personalisation and full hallmark to the bottom of the frame for Sheffield assay c1992. Some minimal wear to the velvet. Area for photo display measures approximately 85mm by 55mm.
  • Antique Stewart Dawson kangaroo ornament. A small heavy kangaroo in standing position by Stewart Dawson. Assumed solid silver plate although no visible hallmarks whatsoever. Signed Stewart Dawson to the base of tail. c1900s Measures 85mm at longest from tip of foot to tail, 28mm at widest across hips and 98mm at tallest from ground to tip of ear.
  • 19th century Chinese bronze head. A very heavy and well made bronze head of a Chinese man (possibly deity Shou or Juroujin) in a brass finish. No markings. Attachment for hanging attached. Drop length 185mm.
  • Set of sterling silver Bridge pencils. Lovely boxed set of 4 sterling silver propelling pencils with a card suit on the end of each pencil. All 4 pencils are hallmarked Sterling Silver with each one measuring 85mm and weighing approximately 6.5gms
  • Antique Art Deco sterling silver tea set trio. A handsome sterling silver trio consisting of tea pot, sugar bowl and milk jug all in a very aesthetic Art Deco shape. Each piece is stamped to the base for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company 112 Regent Street and also fully hallmarked for Sheffield assay. The tea pot is dated for 1918, weighs 723.4gms and measures 102mm in diameter at base, 160mm in diameter at widest at top of body, 175mm wide from tip of spout to handle and 145mm tall at finial. There is also a etched picture of a thistle with motto 'Dulcius ex Asperis' (Sweeter after difficulties). The sugar bowl is dated for 1917, weighs 266gms and measures 70mm in diameter at base, 125mm in diameter at widest at top, 160mm at widest across handles, 60mm tall at main body and 65mm tall at handles. The jug is also dated for 1917, weighs 183gms and measures 64mm in diameter at base, 105mm in diameter at top, 145mm at widest from tip of spout to handle, 52mm tall at body and 65mm at tallest by handle.
  • Antique sterling silver table light. Beautifully crafted small sterling silver oil light in the form of Aladdin's lamp. Fully hallmarked to the base for Sheffield assay c1913 and made by Roberts & Belk. (Extra hallmark stamp on this piece-very special!) Measures 52mm by 37mm at base, 112mm at longest from handle to tip of spout, 55mm at widest, 68mm tall at finial and 70mm at tallest.
  • Antique Art Nouveau brass wall plaque or tray. A highly decorative brass wall plaque with a typically Art Nouveau look depicting a scene of the Goddess Diana on a hunt. There is a signature to the back which is hard to read but believed to be of French origin.
  • Rare antique hydraulic jack in copper, brass and iron. A very rare & heavy hydraulic jack patented 100 years ago in 1923. In working order albeit a bit erratic. These were made as an expensive optional extra for Rolls Royce or Bentley of the period. Patent No's and manufacturers info to the side. A lovely item and definitely a talking point! Base measures 152mm long by 75mm wide at base and 145mm at longest across the lever.
  • Vintage sterling silver golf tee. 925 Sterling silver golf tee fully hallmarked to the side for London assay c1978 and made by Ari D Norman. Comes in a small not original case. Lovely gift for the golf enthusiast. Golf tee measures approximately 50mm long and weighs 8.4gms.
  • Antique silver mounted horse hoof paperweight. A very unusual paperweight that must have been a special commission by someone in memory of their beloved horse. The top of the hoof is covered in sterling silver with the name "Fairy" engraved on it while the bottom is covered by a sterling silver horseshoe. Full hallmark to both top and bottom silver covers for London assay c1895 and made by Daniel & John Wellby. Measures approximately 105mm at longest, 60mm at widest and 56mm at tallest.
  • Antique cased set of silver salts and spoons. A lovely pair of sterling silver salts and spoons each fully hallmarked for Sheffield assay and made by Lee and Wigfull (Henry Wigfull) c1907. Missing glass bowls to each. Each salt measures 53mm equilaterally, 40mm tall and weighs 36.2gms. Each spoon measures 65mm long and weigh 7.3gms. Case interior in lovely condition, exterior has signs of wear.
  • Vintage sterling silver fronted photo frame. Pretty Photo frame with relief worked sterling silver frontage of foliage design. Full hallmark to the bottom right of frame for c1996 Birmingham assay. Made by Ray Hall. Green velvet back and sides faded in places but in good order. Image area measures 55mm in diameter.
  • Pair of small mirror image cloisonné vases. Pretty and striking pair of cloisonné vases with mirror image of plum blossoms. The black background brings out the beautiful colour detail of the decoration. Measures 32mm in diameter at base and top and 60mm in diameter at widest area towards top of the vase.
  • Sterling silver thimble in a fitted velvet case. Lovely sterling silver thimble in a fitted red velvet case with clasp. Fully hallmarked to the side of the thimble for c1927 Birmingham assay. Considerable wear to the velvet case. Thimble measures 20mm long and 16mm in diameter at opening. Thimble weight 2gms.
  • Antique 2 handled sterling silver pot. Small 2 handled sterling silver pot with intricate relief pattern around the lower bulbous area. One cartouche has a profile of a medieval knight engraved to it while other cartouche is empty - for a damsel perhaps? Shapely handles and rim add to the elegance of this piece. Full hallmark to the base for London assay c1875. Made by Francis Higgins. Base measures 55mm in diameter, width across handles measures approximately 105mm and opening at top 60mm in diameter.
  • Vintage sterling silver cream or sauce jug. Simple but elegant jug with scallop detail to the legs and an open curl handle. Full hallmark to the base for Birmingham assay and made by Elkington & Co c1938.
  • Antique sterling silver milk or cream jug. Aesthetically stunning jug by Thomas Bradbury of London c1904. Full hallmark to back of jug by handle. Base measures 63mm by 44mm, 110mm at widest from tip of spout to handle edge and 136mm at tallest at handle.
  • Ladies guilloche enamel and silver cheroot case. Stunning ladies Art Deco cheroot case with yellow guilloche enamel to one side. 925 hallmark for sterling silver in several areas. Gilded interior. In wonderful condition throughout and closes tight. Missing the elasticated band inside. Import mark for Glasgow c1925. Made by Scholl Ltd.
  • Antique Art Nouveau pewter pin tray. A rare and very lovely decorative pewter pin tray of a young lady seated on the back of a peacock gazing into a mirror. The tray area is plumes of the peacocks fanned out feathers. Lots of attention to detail in this piece. Is she looking at herself or the peacock in the mirror? 95% pewter (Zinn 95%)

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