The Gentleman's Library Sale

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The Gentleman's Library Sale

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An Edwardian silver-mounted mirrorby William Comyns, London 1901 The velvet-lined easel frame with a scrolling silver mount, height 47cm.For furth...

A Japanese silver and lacquer trinket boxearly 20th century Decorated with chrysanthemums and butterflies, length 11.5cm.For further information o...

A gold-in-quartz specimenOne side polished smooth, the rear side left rough, height 14cm, length 26.5cm, weight 4540gms.Footnotes:By repute, given...

A 9 carat gold cigarette caseIsrael Sigmund Greenberg, Birmingham 1939 Rectangular, with engine-turned decoration, weight 145gms.For further infor...

A pair of 9 carat gold collar stiffenersAsprey, London 1974 In a red leather Asprey case, length of stiffeners 6.5cm, weight 5.5gms.For further in...

A 9 carat gold and nephrite letter openerAsprey, London 1971 The gold-mount with geometric piercing, in original case, length 23cm.For further inf...

A silver-gilt replica of the Ryder Cup trophyGarrard & Co Ltd, 1990The cover with a standing figure of a golfer, the two-handled cup with panelled...

A silver replica of the Open Championship golf trophy ewerGarrard & Co Ltd, London 1985Profuse chased decoration, elongated neck and curved should...

A rare novelty Victorian silver desk compendiumSamuel Jacob, London 1895 Modelled as a golf club, the head hinging open to reveal a compartment fo...

A Victorian silver combined flask and cigarette caseBirmingham 1897 Hinging open to reveal the cigarette compartment and the flask, length 11cm.Fo...

A silver-plate and enamel cigarette casecirca 1930, marked 'Alpacca' The front enamelled with a scene of a young lady receiving medical attention ...

A novelty Victorian silver vesta caseDeakin & Francis, Birmingham 1888 Modelled as a reclining boar, length 5cm.For further information on this lo...

An extremely large German silver caviar dishHermann Behrnd, Dresden circa 1900 The cylindrical cut-glass bowl with silver cover and mounts, suppor...

A Victorian silver-gilt racing jugJohn Kilpatrick, London 1884 Richly decorated with scrolls, the handle terminating in a female bust, the body wi...

A silver-plated 'penguin' cocktail shakerNapier, circa 1935 Modelled as a penguin, the beak hinging open for pouring, height 31cm.For further info...

A silver-plated recipe cocktail shakerMappin & Webb With straining section, the inner sleeve rotating to give the recipes for twelve cocktails, he...

A silver-plated 'Bell' cocktail shakerAsprey, circa 1930 Modelled as a large bell, the handle unscrewing to add the ingredients, and the handle ti...

A SILVER-PLATED 'DUMBBELL' COCKTAIL SHAKERAsprey, circa 1930 Modelled as a dumbbell, one end with a removable strainer, height 26cm.For further in...

An unusual silver-plated 'Buoy' cocktail shakercirca 1930 Modelled as a buoy, with a straining section, height 22cm.For further information on thi...

A silver-plated 'Champagne Bottle' cocktail shakerunmarked Modelled as a champagne bottle, the wood neck unscrewing for adding the ingredients, th...

A large silver ginger jarCrichton Brothers, London 1927, Britannia standard In 18th century style, the pull-off cover with a bud finial, the two g...

A German silver double-cup (doppelpokal)Neresheimer, Hanau circa 1900 In a 16th century style, with lobed decoration and scroll engraving, height ...

A pair of silver-plated seven-light candelabraunmarked, late 19th century With profuse foliate decoration, on three dragon claw feet, height 58cm....

Two silver reproductions of a Tudor cupNathan & Hayes, Chester 1904 and 1910 Modelled as the Holms Cup, with chased and engraved decoration, heigh...

An Edwardian Arts and Crafts silver and enamel timepieceLevi & Salaman, Birmingham 1903 Upright shaped-rectangular form, the silver with a hammere...

An Edwardian silver inkstandMarples & Co, Sheffield 1907The cut-glass ink bottles with roll-back covers, on four ball feet, length 26cm, weight to...

A rare novelty silver table lighterHamilton & Co, London 1911 Modelled as a 'candlestick' telephone, the mouthpiece acting as the wick holder and ...

A silver and enamel photograph frameSampson Mordan & Co, London 1920 Oval, with sky blue enamel over a wavy ground, with a wood easel back, height...

A George III silver boxJoseph Willmore, Birmingham 1805 Modelled as a book; together with four vinaigrettes: Reily & Storer, London 1831; Simpson ...

A collection of five silver vinaigrettesvarious dates and makers Comprising a suitcase example, John Bettridge, Birmingham 1818; Francis Clark, Bi...

A William IV silver lancet caseFrancis Clark, Birmingham 1831 With four tortoiseshell lancets, height 5.2cm; together with a vesta case; three vin...

A Victorian 'castle-top' silver vinaigretteJohn Tongue, Birmingham 1845 Purse-shaped, the lid with a view of Windsor Castle, length 4cm.For furthe...

A Victorian combined silver scent bottle, vinaigrette and sovereign holderSampson Mordan, London 1875 Shaped like a flask, height 6.5cm, weight 2o...

Masonic Interest: a Victorian silver boxCohen & Charles, Birmingham 1899 The lid engraved with 'Charles Dickens Lodge 2757', and an applied image ...

An Edwardian novelty silver penCarrington & Co, London 1901 Modelled as a quill, the end with hinged nib holder, cased, length 26.5cm, weight 2oz....

A large pair of French silver vasesTétard Frères, Paris late 19th century Urn form, with bead and laurel borders, height 31cm, weight 64oz. (2)For...

An Edwardian silver and shagreen photograph framemaker's mark 'LF', Birmingham 1903 Shaped-rectangular, the pierced scroll silver border over the ...

A pair of silver table lampsHawksworth Eyre & Co Ltd, Sheffield 1913 and 1924Corinthian column form, fitted for electricity, height overall 48cm. ...

A Victorian silver race prize centrepieceCharles Reily & George Storer, London 1846 Modelled as a medieval battle scene with two mounted knights, ...

A rare cast silver model of HM Queen Elizabeth II on her horse Winstoncommissioned by Richard Jarvis, sculpted by Edwina Emery and cast by Phoeni...

A George III gold-mounted tortoiseshell portrait boxCircular, the tortoiseshell and gold-lined cover with a central portrait miniature on ivory po...

A George III silver-gilt seal boxPaul Storr, London 1817Circular, the hinged cover cast and chased with the royal arms within a border of running ...

A Victorian silver presentation centrepiece and standPaul Storr, London 1838Campana form, with a border of fruiting vine ornament, the handles for...

A novelty silver cruetRebecca Joselyn, Sheffield 2017 / 2020 Modelled as a wooden toolbox, containing salt and pepper oil drums, two oil can dress...

A novelty silver ewerRebecca Joselyn, Sheffield 2016 Modelled as a motor oil jug, pint-sized, height 17.5cm, weight 14oz.Footnotes:Rebecca H. Jose...

A novelty silver ice bucket and tongsRebecca Joselyn, Sheffield 2020 Modelled as a paint tin, with applied silver-gilt 'dribbles' down the side, t...

A novelty silver candlestickRebecca Joselyn, Sheffield 2017, Britannia standard Modelled as a crushed drink can, the candle fitting into a hole by...

A novelty silver vaseRebecca Joselyn, Sheffield 2018 Modelled as a carrier bag, with cord handles, height 34.5cm, weight total 15oz.Footnotes:Rebe...

A novelty silver vaseRebecca Joselyn, Sheffield 2019 Modelled as a carrier bag with gilt handles and gilt interior, height 23cm, weight total 16oz...

A novelty silver cream jugRebecca Joselyn, Sheffield 2019, Britannia standard Modelled as a crushed tin can, the opened top acting as handle, the ...

A set of six silver drink strawsRebecca Joselyn, Sheffield 2020 Plain, polished form, glass not included, length 14cm, weight 3.5oz. (6)Footnotes:...

A set of three novelty silver 'plant pot' serving bowlsRebecca Joselyn, Sheffield 2020 Modelled as plant pots in three sizes, with gilded interior...

A unique 18 carat gold grass sculptureLin Sproule, London 2020Two yellow gold stems with green gold seed heads, the stems with four twisted leaves...

A silver model of a hippopotamusmaker's mark 'J&MS', London 2020 Realistically modelled, with skin-effect texturing, length 29cm, weight 96.5oz.Fo...

A pair of silver hippo coastersPatrick Mavros, Zimbabwe 1999 / 2001 The borders formed of eight hippopotamuses, with felted wood bases, diameter 1...

A pair of silver sand grousePatrick Mavros, Zimbabwe 1995, also numbered 52 and 56 Realistically modelled with feather-effect chasing, length 20.5...

A silver model of an eagleBarnards, London 1986 Realistically modelled as an eagle perched on a rocky base, with wings outstretched, length 53cm, ...

A large George IV silver wine coolerEmes & Barnard, London 1828 Classical form, with entwined handles, removable fluted collar and pedestal base, ...

A large silver model of the Warwick vaseLondon 2004, maker's mark 'E&J' Modelled as the Warwick vase from Hadrian's villa, height 28.5cm, weight 2...

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