Metalware

  • Antique small glass bottle from Boots Pure Drug Company. Small octagonal bottle with sterling silver top which has full hallmark for Birmingham assay c1915. Some contents included - believed to be smelling salts. The top has a few dints which has not affected the visibility of the hallmark. Lovely historic piece from a company still with us today!
  • Antique small bronze figure of a frog in sumo pose. Fabulously detailed small bronze of a frog clad in sumo 'Tsuna' (rope) garment and seen in a typical sumo pose. Has a slight wobble when standing so not quite a yokozuna.
  • Antique sterling silver pepperette in the form of a milk churn. Chester assayed and made by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings c1911. Full hallmark to side of churn and short hallmark to inside rim of gilt silver top. Measures 24mm in diameter at base, 26mm across the churn handles and 18mm at the top.
  • Antique creamer in sterling silver. Small creamer in a very classical Art Nouveau design. Full hallmark to the side for Birmingham assay and made by A & J Zimmerman Ltd c1902.
  • Antique sterling silver desk top thermometer paperweight. c1909 mercury filled desktop Fahrenheit thermometer with brass face within a sterling silver frame. Some dinks to the silver frame especially around the top. Hallmark to outer rim of frame for Birmingham assay and made by Henry Clifford Davis. Measures 82mm in diameter at base, 67mm at top and thermometer face measures 55mm.
  • A modern sterling silver filled candlestick. Nice solid and weighty candlestick fully hallmarked around the base for Sheffield assay c2000 and made by Carr's. Also useful as a trinket dish (but mind your fingers!) The top dish is removable for cleaning by unscrewing the spike. Measures 117mm in diameter at base and 100mm at top.
  • Apple shaped bookmark by Tiffany & Co. Sterling silver apple bookmark designed by Elsa Peretti. Fully hallmarked with signature and makers stamp. Lovely gift item. (No original box)
  • Victorian brass microscope circa 1890 with original box and two small brass lens holders. COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Art Deco silver plated cocktail shaker. Fabulous cocktail shaker & pitcher with scallop detail to the handle and weighted cork stopper to the spout. The lid is not original but works a treat and compliments the overall design of the piece. In very good condition for its almost antique age - c1930s. Measures 80mm in diameter at base, 190mm long from handle to spout, 100mm wide and 230mm tall with top in place.
  • Antique apostle set in sterling silver. A complete set of 6 apostle teaspoons with tongs & sifter/strainer. Each item has scalloped bowls with twist handles. Full hallmark to each piece for Birmingham assay c1901. The case lid has one side edge missing and is missing the hinges so not attached to the base. Spoons measure 102mm long, tongs measure 90mm long and the sifter measures 103mm long.
  • Sterling silver sauce boat with 2 handles and spouts. Nice solid piece of London assayed sterling silver with a wonderful geometric form that is typical of the Deco era. Full hallmark to the side c1928. Measures 54mm in diameter at base, 120mm from spout to spout and 125mm from handle to handle and 85mm tall at handles.
  • Vintage Henry Clifford Davis Birmingham silver and enamel boxed set of 6 coffee spoons hallmarked c1959. Beautiful enamel detail with a different flower design to back of each spoon. There is a slight blemish of the enamel to one spoon at the handle. Each spoon measures 80 x 0.5 x 15 mms. The measurements below are for the box.
  • Sterling silver and lapis lazuli box. A good size small sterling silver box with a large lapis lazuli cabochon to the lid. The stone makes the lid top heavy which gives weight to a tight closing box. The lapis stone is of very good quality. Hallmarked 925 for sterling silver to the base.
  • Small and sleek sterling silver sauce boat. Wonderfully stylish and aesthetically pleasing small sauce boat in sterling silver. Full hallmark to the side for Birmingham assay c1901. Some small dark spots.
  • Art Deco sterling silver bowl. Fabulous octagonal 2 handled footed bowl by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths c1930 Sheffield assay. Very typical of Art Deco era with aesthetically pleasing design and functional practicality. Nice scalloped pattern to 6 sides. Fully hallmarked to the base. Foot base measures 114mm in diameter. Weighs 586 grams.
  • Vintage Danish silver and yellow enamel salts. A fabulous cased pair of salts in Danish sterling silver and golden yellow enamel with matching spoons. Leaf design in the enamel on both salt bowls and spoon handles. Hallmarked Meka-Sterling-Danish-925 to inside rim of salt bowl base and to back of spoons. Salts measure 28mm in diameter at base, 50mm in diameter at top and 25mm tall. Spoons measure 60mm long.
  • Vintage Wee Willie Winkle chamberstick and snuffer. Small sterling silver chamberstick with hammered detail to dish and sconce housing. The snuffer is housed at opposing end of handle and attached by a chain. Hallmarked to base of chamberstick, the inside rim of the detachable sconce and to the snuffer for London assay and made by W. F. Knight Ltd.
  • Antique Russian silver and niello enamel fork and spoon. Cased fork and spoon set with dark blue niello enamel scrollwork decoration to each. There is an empty cartouche to the top of both fork and spoon for personalisation. Full Russian hallmark to the back of each handle c1868. Both fork and spoon measure 155mm long.
  • Genuine French vitreous enamel sheet steel street sign. Used on the Rue Antoine Mariotte in the Orleans district and removed for replacement, renaming or redevelopment work. White enamel is raised in relief with excellent definition. c1950s. COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Small octagonal Cloisonne pot with lid. Pretty octagonal pot and lid with exotic pink & green floral design throughout and dark turquoise interior. Stamped to the base. Measures 45mm in diameter.
  • Genuine French vitreous enamel on sheet steel street sign, displayed on the road in question and removed due to replacement. The white enamel is in relief. This sign for Rue du Grand Villers was made in the 1960s and 80s.                                                            COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Vintage glass scent bottle with a sterling silver and purple guilloche enamel top. Art Deco cut glass scent bottle with a sterling silver screw top finished with purple guilloche enamel at the top. In excellent condition throughout. Full hallmark to side of top for London assay c1927 with makers initials CD.
  • Vintage brass rabbits ornament. Hollow cast and sculpted ornament of a mother rabbit huddled with her kitten in a yin yang head to tail pose. (Rattles when shaken)
  • Vintage sterling silver hand mirror. Solid silver hand mirror in good condition for its "almost antique" age with a few minor dinks to the silver and a little clouding to the left side of bevelled edge mirror. There is an empty cartouche for personalisation. Fully hallmarked to the side of mirror for Birmingham assay and made by Bravingtons Ltd c1922.
  • Pair of small bronze vases from the 17th-18th century Qing era, China. Near identical hexagonal vases with bronze lilies decorating the slim necks of each vase. The base measures 55mm in diameter, widest area 105mm in diameter and top measures 46mm in diameter. Each vase is 180mm tall. HEAVY - COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Vintage 3 piece sterling silver cruet set. Elegant set in a classic design consisting of a salt and mustard pot with blue glass lining and spoons and a pepper pot. Each piece is fully hallmarked for London assay and made by David Sutton & Sons. All pieces date to c1949 except the salt spoon which is c1950. Salt measures 45mm in diameter & 30mm tall, pepper pot measures 31mm in diameter and 75mm tall and mustard pot measures 65mm wide to handle, 44mm wide and 47mm tall. All pieces in good order with only some blackening to inside of salt.
  • AMA Romanian copper overlay art glass vase. Art Nouveau influenced hand blown glass vase by Romanian artist Anca Podaru.                                                                                                               Measures 85mm in diameter at base, 130mm across top, 250mm at widest from handle to handle and 150mm deep.                                                                                                                                     COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Pewter tankard (circa 1860) made by George Bowman Acton (1804-1883) of Kingston Upon Thames. His mark is at the bottom of the tankard inside. Quart size. Made for the Wheatsheaf pub in Mortlake (demolished in 1963) - named at the base.
  • Queen Victoria commemorative medal for her diamond jubilee. A collectable bronze medal in original fitted case with a young Victoria c1837 to one side and reverse has image of the then queen in 1897. Medal measures 55mm in diameter. The clasp of the case is not working and does not close shut.
  • Pair of vintage sterling silver ashtrays. Identical pair of Birmingham assayed sterling silver ashtrays made by Barker Ellis silver company c1989. Both in very good condition with minor dinks and one has a slightly misshapen corner. 177grams.
  • Art Nouveau style sterling silver vesta case. A generously sized vesta match case in 925 sterling silver with a lovely floral design very typical of Nouveau era. Stamped 925 on inner rim, this vesta looks as though it has never been used hence dating as modern. Very likely for use on a chatelaine with a ring clasp to the side.
  • Antique sterling silver pin tray. Highly decorated oval tray with scalloped edging and patterned to inside in a very typical Art Nouveau design. Fully hallmarked to tray edge for Birmingham assay c1901 and made by Henry Matthews.
  • Set of 8 vintage American corn on the cob holders in the form of corn. Each holder is hallmarked sterling on both sides of corn husk and measures approximately 72mm in length. Comes in original box which has been written on to identify contents! There is some minor staining to a few of the pieces.
  • A single sterling silver toast rack in a typical aesthetic Art Deco design. Full hallmark to one side for the silver jubilee of King George V c1935. Length from handle to handle at top is 95mm.
  • Antique Royal Doulton Lambeth ware cruet set comprising of 2 salts, 1 pepper pot and s mustard pot c1900. Each piece is topped in fully hallmarked sterling silver for Birmingham assay. Salts measure 46mm in diameter at base and top, 60mm at widest and 36mm tall. Pepper pot measures 32mm in diameter at base, 28mm in diameter at top, 46mm at widest and 82mm tall and is also missing 3 petals on the pale blue flowers. Condiment pot measures 45mm in diameter at base and 40mm at top, 60mm at widest to handle edge and 83mm at tallest.
  • Matching pair of antique sterling silver jam spoons. Wonderful design spoons typical of the Art Nouveau era. Fully hallmarked for Sheffield assay and made by William Batt & Sons c1904. Each spoon measures 152mm long and bowl area measuring approximately 50mm by 36mm.
  • Sterling silver finger purse or handbag assayed in Birmingham and made by F. D. Long c1916. This bag has seen a lot of usage with several dinks throughout and would have had a lining inside which is now missing. Full hallmark with makers initials on one side and lion passant & date letter hallmark to other side. There is also a lion passant on the ring. Drop length from ring is 195mm.
  • Vintage sterling silver scoop spoon by Deakin and Francis. Long slim hammered silver spoon bowl with loop necked bird handle giving an impression of a swan at rest. Full hallmark to back edge of spoon bowl for Birmingham assay c1971 and initialled to centre of spoon bowl.                      Bowl measures 80mm long by 44mm at widest. Whole spoon measures 107mm long.
  • Antique sterling silver pepper pot. Elaborately decorated silver pepper pot made by Charles Fox and assayed in London c1838. Pull off top with full hallmark on the inside rim. Measures 40mm in diameter at base.
  • Antique sterling silver spoon with a twist handle and cupid to the handle tip. Full hallmark to back of cupid for c1882 London assay. The shallow spoon bowl measures 37mm by 30mm.
  • Antique French pierced silver ladle. Quality gilt silver ladle with very fine pierce work to ladle bowl and face of an aristocrat to handle tip. Worn hallmark to ladle handle at front above the bowl and 3 hallmarks to the back. Attributed for Paris assay c1819-1835. Bowl measures approximately 65mm in diameter.
  • Small vintage casket shaped box in 800 Continental silver. Highly embossed silver work to all 4 sides with a village scene to lid. Looks a little lopsided with right side slightly lower than right. Hinged lid shuts nice and tight although rattles when closed if shaken. Hallmarked 800 to the base.
  • A modern 925 sterling silver cartridge pen. A wonderfully stylish silver pen with an enpty cartouche on the cap for personalisation. Comes in original box which has some minor signs of wear. Pen measures 142mm long. Unused cartridge included.
  • Pair of antique sterling silver lemon forks. Made exactly 100 years ago in 1924, these fine quality forks were assayed in Sheffield and made by Charles William Fletcher & Son Ltd. They come in their own fitted leather case with retail sellers details on the inside of lid. There is some wear to the velvet & silk interior but otherwise in good condition. Forks measure 105mm long.
  • Mid century vintage bronze hound. Hollow cast bronze hound in a sitting position. c1950s-60s.
  • Victorian Brass Helmet Dragon/Griffin Inkwell. The pot which contained the ink is missing but does not deflect from the fine quality and workmanship of this piece. COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Vintage bronze Buddha. Decorated robes with Vitarka Hand Mudra.
  • Art Deco style small sterling silver double photo frame. Sweet silver photo frame decorated with pansy flowers. Hallmarked 925 for sterling silver with full import hallmark to the back. Measures 55mm at longest at base, 18mm at widest and 47mm at tallest. Photo area measures 22mm x 16mm.
  • A small modern sterling silver photo frame in the Art Nouveau style. Pretty frame with a single tulip flower coming off to the left side of frame as if to embrace the photo. Hallmarked 925 for sterling silver to the back. Measures 82mm at the base, 20mm at widest and 100mm at tallest (Top of tulip). Photo area measures 50mm by 40mm.
  • 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%)
  • Art Deco silver and enamel hand mirror. A stunning hand mirror from the Art Deco era in sterling silver and beautiful blue enamel. Hallmarked to the mirror frame for London import by AJ and dated to c1935. The enamel is in excellent condition except for a small scratch to the back of mirror however the silver backed mirror has some signs of wear. Still very useable! Mirror area measures approximately 105mm in diameter.
  • Vintage GSA Goldinger silver plate fan vase. A highly decorative silver plate vase in the shape of a fan. Marked GSA 1991 to the base. No inner lining to hold fresh flowers in water but ideal for displaying a special fan, dried flowers or some peacock feathers? Measures 96mm in diameter at base and 210mm at widest.
  • Antique silver and mother-of-pearl pickle fork. Fine sterling silver pickle fork in excellent condition with a mother-of-pearl handle. Full hallmark to the back of fork for Sheffield assay c1899 and made by James Dixons & Sons.
  • c1853 Sterling silver fruit strainer spoon. Very fine quality & beautifully crafted sterling silver fruit strainer spoon in a vine pattern. The handle is made to resemble vine stalks and leaves with an extended vine leaf design for the spoon bowl which is finished in gilt. Full hallmark to the top vine leaf for Birmingham assay and made by Hilliard & Thomason. Spoon bowl measures 45mm by 40mm.
  • Modern cased sterling silver pickle fork. Very elegant and sturdy solid sterling silver pickle fork in a lovely case. Fully hallmarked to the handle for Sheffield assay c1989 and made by Francis Howard LTD. (Would make a great chip fork as well!) Fork measures 175mm long and weighs 41.5gms.
  • c1907 Small silver coffee pot with cups. Fabulous coffee set consisting of a small antique sterling silver coffee pot with ebony finial and handle, and a pair of small square white porcelain cups & saucers. The cups and saucers are accentuated with gold on the handles & rims and to finish the set is a pair of small sterling silver coffee spoons with ebony coffee bean to the tip of each handle. Each piece of silver is hallmarked for Birmingham assay and made by Heath & Middleton with additional retailers stamp to base of coffee pot for Albert Barker Ltd, New Bond St, London. The coffee pot measures 92mm in diameter at base165mm at widest at handle, 155mm at tallest by finial and weighs 274.2gms. Cups measure 30mm square at base, 55mm at widest at handle, 40mm square at top and 48mm high. Spoons measure 95mm long.
  • Vintage dragonfly on lotus root stand. A lovely small bronze pen or brush stand in the form of a dragonfly alighted on a length of lotus root. Fine quality piece. Stamp signature to the base. Measures approximately 90mm at longest, 20mm at widest and 36mm at tallest.
  • 1950s Steinböck Studio lidded pot. Beautiful enamel pot in a creamy off white, hand-painted with a floral design in vibrant greens and blues & all accentuated with 24 karat gold leaf. In excellent condition throughout with no damage to the enamel just wear of the gold leaf around the pot opening as would be expected. Steinböck mark to the base. Measures approximately 64mm in diameter.
  • Asprey's Japanese woman and screen. Vintage Asprey's solid sterling silver figure of a Japanese Geisha woman performing a dance in front of a 4 fold sterling silver screen. Hallmarked to the base of the figure and to back of each screen fold for Asprey's of London c1991. A fan is missing from figures right hand. A stunning piece of quality collectable sterling silver. Figure measures approximately 85mm tall, 45mm at widest and 40mm at deepest and weighs 253gms. Screen measures 130mm fully extended by 90mm tall and weighs 113gms.
  • Antique sterling silver pickle fork. Very dainty and delicate looking sterling silver pickle fork in Queens Pattern. Lovely twist detail to the middle of handle finished with a decorative handle end. Fully hallmarked to back of one of the fork tines for Birmingham assay c1897 and made by William Devenport. Fine quality piece.
  • Antique silver and mother-of-pearl jam spade. Fabulous quality sterling silver jam spade with scallop design detail and a scallop carved mother-of-pearl handle. Full hallmark to back of neck for Sheffield assay c1895 and made by Arthur Priestley & Co. Spoon bowl measures 52mm long by 30mm at widest point.
  • Early George V silver toast rack. Small sterling silver toast rack with partitions set at a very practical diagonal angle. Full hallmark to the top of lower frame for Birmingham assay c1919 and made by George Unite.
  • Vintage Gents cased travel cologne set. Lovely set of 3 identical sterling silver topped glass cologne bottles each with gilt interior and glass stopper. All three bottles are in excellent condition and hallmarked to outside of silver top as well as gilt neck inside. Each bottle weighs approximately 175gms and measures 52mm by 40mm wide and 105mm tall at lid area. The tan leather covered case has 3 compartments to house each bottle securely. There are signs of wear and staining consistent with age and some interesting & somewhat confusing markings on the clasp. Retailed by Drew & Sons of Piccadilly Circus and hallmarked for London assay c1937 by Charles Henry Dumenil.
  • Set of 6 mid century coffee spoons. Lovely set of 6 gilt sterling silver and enamel coffee spoons by Egon Lauridsen of Denmark in original case. Each spoon with a different colour enamel to the handle. Hallmarked Ela Denmark Sterling 925S to the back. Each spoon measure approximately 93mm long and weighs 7.6gms.
  • Set of 6 Art Deco cocktail sticks. Fine quality set of sterling silver cocktail sticks with a colourful enamel cockerel to the top. Each cockerel has a very slight variation of colouring so not all uniform. Hallmarked sterling silver on the stick below the cockerel. No original case. Each stick measures approximately 80mm at longest and weighs approximately 2.9gms
  • Pair of antique sterling silver toast racks. Small but sweet pair of toast racks. c1899 Birmingham assay and made by William Hutton. Each toast rack measures 72mm long, 47mm wide and 85mm tall at central point.
  • Art Nouveau Continental snuff box. Pretty silver plated snuff box with gilt interior. Decorated with an image of a pilgrim at the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes to the lid and very typical Art Nouveau floral decoration on the base. In very good condition throughout with only a few dinks at the corners.
  • Small sterling silver cigarette case. c1929 Birmingham assayed sterling silver Art Deco cigarette case/business card holder. Lovely engine turned design to both sides with an empty cartouche to the lid for personalisation. Worn gilt interior with elastic intact. Hallmark to both inside covers and a lion passant on the opening lip.
  • c1804 Sterling silver caddy spoon. Antique King George III sterling silver caddy spoon assayed in London by Peter, Ann & William Bateman. Full hallmark to the back of the handle. Caddy bowl measures approximately 46mm by 38mm and 12mm in depth.
  • Modernist claret decanter label. Solid sterling silver decanter label with London assay mark to the front. Made by BRC and dates for c1980s. Label measures 63mm by 15mm. Chain length 190mm (Half length 95mm)
  • c1940 Sterling silver sugar basin. Petite sterling silver sugar basin with a plain body and classical handles with leaf design to the tops of each. Full hallmark for Chester assay to just below the rim. Measures 120mm from edge of handle to handle, 58mm across the top, base measures 46mm by 38mm, 63mm high from base to lip of basin and 85mm high from top of handle to base.
  • c1920 American Art Deco candlesticks. Stunning pair of shapely Art Deco silver plated candlesticks. Made by Simpson H.M & Co. One candlestick has an uneven base and a slight wobble. Each stick measures approximately 97mm by 75mm at base, 160mm tall at the highest point, 57mm by 48mm across the top and candle slot measures 22mm in diameter.
  • Vintage Scandinavian silver dish. Small round silver dish with a two-headed eagle to the centre. Hallmarked 830 Silver to the base. Measures 55mm at base and 82mm across the top.
  • Continental silver topped sugar sifter. Lovely Art Deco sugar sifter with heavy crystal glass bottom and 835 silver top. Full hallmark to the side of the silver top believed to be of German origin. In excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
  • Pair of Edwardian bonbon dishes. 2 identical bonbon dishes with different assay offices and makers. Sheffield assay c1901 by Henry Aitken and London assay c1902 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. Some minor signs of wear and a few minor dings consistent with the antique status of the dishes. Each dish measures approximately 97mm by 52mm at the base 62mm by 70mm at the top. Height at middle 30mm and at raised ends 43mm.
  • Pair of sterling silver sauce boats. Lovely pair of solid sterling silver sauce boats with claw feet and beading detail. Edinburgh assay and made by Hamilton & Inches c1936. Both in very good condition with only minor signs of wear. Each measures approximately 175mm long at longest (tip of spout to handle), 84mm at widest and 82mm tall at tallest (at handle top)
  • Antique 930 silver oval pill box. Lovely pill box with relief work decoration of a child with a dog in a rural setting. Full hallmark to the base with import mark c1900 Mueller and smaller hallmark to the inside rim of lid.
  • Vintage 1970s Heart paperweight. Highly collectable heavy silver plate heart shaped paperweight made by Dansk, Japan. Some minor scratches and stains consistent with age. Measures 63mm at widest, 60mm at tallest.
  • Antique sterling silver moustache brush. Small sterling silver moustache brush with bristles in very good condition. Hallmarked for Birmingham assay c1914 and made by Synyer & Beddoes of Vyse Street. A very fine piece of male grooming kit! Bristle area measures 32mm.
  • Small circular sterling silver compact. Vintage Art Deco chateleine compact with mirror and puff. Hallmarked for Birmingham assay (date stamp not readable). Measures 45mm in diameter.
  • c1991 Birmingham assayed sterling silver photo frame. Small photo frame in an antique style with circular photo image to centre. Navy blue velvet to sides and back with brass. Image area measures approximately 50mm in diameter
  • Antique sterling silver lidded pot on 4 feet. c1903 Chester assayed footed pot with image of angels playing instruments in what could be the garden of Eden. Gilt interior. Each of the 4 feet are adorned with the image of a winged female figure who could be the Egyptian Goddess Isis or a Valkyrie. This is one of those magical pieces that reveal more with each look. What a treasure! Measures 98mm in diameter at top, 75mm square at feet and the winged figures stand 56mm high.
  • Art Deco sterling silver tazza. Very sweet tazza with pierced work to the top of the bowl. Made by Adey Bros Ltd of Birmingham and dates to 1927. Full hallmark to the outside of bowl. Measures 55mm in diameter at base and 95mm at opening at top.
  • Edinburgh assayed sterling silver bowl. Lovely bulbous bowl with nice raised decorative work to the outside and a gilt silver interior. Fully hallmarked to the base and made by Hamilton & Inches c1881. Measures 80mm in diameter at base, 100mm across the top and approximately 120mm at bulbous central part.
  • Birks USA silver rimmed glass coaster. Fine quality etched glass coaster with a sterling silver edging. Hallmarked Birks Sterling to the base. Measures 76mm in diameter at base and 82mm across the top.
  • c1978 Sterling silver and Blue John spoon. Single sterling silver teaspoon with an oval Blue John stone to the handle tip. Nice column design to the handle stem.
  • Cased set of 4 silver bridge pencils. Lovely vintage set of 4 pencils with different coloured ends in black, green, blue & red. Each pencil marked sterling silver and measures 95mm long and weighs 6.5gms
  • George III sterling silver decanter label. Antique sterling silver decanter label for brandy. Full hallmark and makers mark to the back (Probably George Knight, London c1812) Label measures 44mm by 25mm. Drop length approximately 70mm from centre top of chain to top edge of label.
  • Antique sterling silver oval photo frame. Lovely oval photo frame with pretty ribbon detail to the top. Nice solid oak wood back & stand. Full hallmark to the side for Birmingham assay c1916. Visible photo area measures 130mm by 88mm at widest
  • c1875 Small sterling silver jug. Very sweet and finely decorated small jug by Barnard & Sons Ltd. Full hallmark to the base for London assay. Stunning piece with empty cartouche to either side for personalisation. Measures 40mm in diameter at the base, 85mm from tip of spout to edge of handle and 45mm across the top.
  • c1932 Small pepper grinder. Petite pepper grinder with oak body and silver top and base rim. The best in pepper grinders with a Peugeot movement. Hallmarked to the base for Birmingham assay and made by John Grinsell & Sons. Lion passant to the top. Measures 45mm in diameter at base and 42mm in diameter at top.
  • Modernist brandy decanter label. Solid sterling silver decanter label with London assay mark to the front. Made by BRC and dates for c1980s. Label measures 63mm by 15mm. Chain length 190mm (Half length 95mm)
  • c1807 George III silver vinaigrette. An oblong sterling silver vinaigrette with a curved bottom and a gilt silver interior and grille. Fully hallmarked to the inside of lid for Birmingham assay by silversmith Cocks & Bettridge. A couple of minor dings but closes tight.
  • Early George VI silver enamel compact. Sterling silver naval sweetheart ladies compact with guilloche enamel to the lid. Fully hallmarked on the inside for Birmingham assay c1939 and made by John William Barrett. A few minor dinks to the bottom and shallow scratches to the lid, the mirror is in near perfect condition and closes tight. Measures approximately 65mm in diameter.
  • Sterling silver business card case. c1989 Birmingham assayed sterling silver business card case with a floral design to the centre made from butterfly wings. Full hallmark to the front of case and short hallmark on the inside. Picture area measures approximately 35mm in diameter. Some minor signs of wear.
  • Edwardian sterling silver bachelor tea service. Wonderful tea service set comprising of a small tea pot, sugar bowl and milk jug. Each piece has a fluted edge with the tea pot and sugar bowl on 4 feet and jug on 3 feet. Hallmarked for Birmingham assay and dated 1909 to each piece. Made by Joseph Gloster Ltd. Some minor signs of wear. The tea pot has a Bakelite finial and handle and measures approximately 220mm from tip of spout to edge of handle, 135mm wide across the top, 135mm tall to tip of finial and 70mm square at the 4 feet. Sugar bowl measures 155mm edge to edge at handles, 110mm across the top, 80mm tall from feet to highest point at handle tips, 65mm tall from feet to edge of bowl and 60mm square at the 4 feet. Jug measures 118mm from tip of spout to handle edge, 88mm across the top, 80mm tall from feet to top of handle. 75mm from feet to tip of spout, 60mm from feet to jug edge and 60mm across the 3 feet.
  • c1872 Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette. A sweet rectangular vinaigrette decorated on both sides with a vacant cartouche for personalisation. A flower decorates the inner grille. Fully hallmarked to the inside lid as well as lower section. Assayed in Birmingham by Frederick Marson. In excellent condition.
  • Vintage Dutch silver novelty gondolier. Solid silver decorative piece with full Dutch hallmark to the base.
  • c1986 small sterling silver photo frame. Birmingham assayed sterling silver frame made by P. J. Panton. Royal blue velvet back and sides. Rectangular photo area space measures 55mm by 35mm
  • Sterling silver vesta with compass. Small silver vesta set with a small compass to one side. Fully hallmarked to the inside rim for Birmingham assay c1900
  • Vintage sterling silver vesta case. Unusual circular vesta with an empty cartouche for personalisation . Hallmarked 925 for sterling silver on the inside rim. c1970s. Measures approximately 50mm in diameter.

Title

Go to Top