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A Gothic Revival enamelled gilt metal ciborium, of circular form enamelled with angel roundels and arabesque decoration, on

Sworders

Lot 144

A Gothic Revival enamelled gilt metal ciborium, of circular form enamelled with angel roundels and arabesque decoration, on moonstone cabochon set knopped pedestal circular base, the domed cover modelled as a church roof with four arched windows set with garnet cabochon finials with an orb and cross finial,35cm high CONDITION REPORT: Areas of loss to enamel. One of the fan shaped parts of gallery on cover has come off and been resoldered. Surface scratches to interior and exterior. Probable repair to collar of base of stem and splits beneath.Other fine cracks to foot, correspond to patches to underside so perhaps manufacturing flaws. Loss of surface to gilding to one section of foot.Please view additional images (upon request).

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A George III five bottle silver cruet set, by James Stamp, London 1779,the pierced circular frame decorated with urns, strap

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Lot 145

A George III five bottle silver cruet set, by James Stamp, London 1779,the pierced circular frame decorated with urns, strapwork and foliage, resting on three bifurcated claw and ball feet with beaded borders and central loop handle with urn finial, fitted with a pair of oil and vinegar cruets and three casters,26cm high

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An Indian silver bottle flask, unmarked, probably Cutch, of oval form, decorated with panels of foliage and birds, one with

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Lot 18

An Indian silver bottle flask, unmarked, probably Cutch, of oval form, decorated with panels of foliage and birds, one with vacant cartouche, with fruit finial to stopper, 28cm high CONDITION REPORT: Dent to foot rim. Dent to top of fruit finial. General wear, including surface scratches.

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A Victorian silver inkwell,by Martin, Hall & Co., London 1876,of shaped circular form engraved with birds, foliage and m

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Lot 186

A Victorian silver inkwell,by Martin, Hall & Co., London 1876,of shaped circular form engraved with birds, foliage and motto, the circular inkwell with similar engraving, the domed cover with cherub finial, all resting on three ball feet,17cm wide, 8oz

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A silver sugar caster,by Wakely & Wheeler, London 1911,of baluster form with moulded girdle on collet foot, the pierced

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Lot 191

A silver sugar caster,by Wakely & Wheeler, London 1911,of baluster form with moulded girdle on collet foot, the pierced domed cover with baluster finial and bayonet fitting,21cm high, andanother silver sugar caster,by Sibray, Hall & Co, London 1909,of panelled urn form on circular foot, the pierced domed cover with urn finial,20.5cm high, 17oz (2)

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An extremely rare George II Scottish silver coffee pot and salver en suite,by William Aytoun, assay master Archibald Ure, Ed

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Lot 197

An extremely rare George II Scottish silver coffee pot and salver en suite,by William Aytoun, assay master Archibald Ure, Edinburgh 1736,the coffee pot of tapering cylindrical form on moulded circular foot, with wooden scroll handle, the domed cover with ball finial, engraved with coat of arms with motto `Nil Temere` above, with scratch weight 26=8 to base,23.5 cm high, 26.5oz,the salver of shaped circular form with moulded rim resting on four hoof feet, engraved with crest and motto above, with scratch weight 14=6, 23.5cm diameter, 13ozThe coffee pot bears the arms of Argent on a chevron sable with an otter`s head erased and the crest of a mermaid proper holding in her dexter hand an otter`s head erased sable, in her sinister a swan`s head also erased proper. These arms, crest and motto are those of Balfour. Arthur Balfour was the grandson of the third Baron Balfour of Burleigh. Arthur`s father, John, the second son of the third Baron, was attainted in 1716 for his part as a lieute

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A rare Queen Anne West Country silver trefid spoon,probably by Richard Sweet III, Honiton c.1713,struck thrice with maker`s

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Lot 204

A rare Queen Anne West Country silver trefid spoon,probably by Richard Sweet III, Honiton c.1713,struck thrice with maker`s mark SW crowned in an oval punch, with scrollwork decorated rat-tail, prick dot engraved R.M over M.R 1713 on reverse, 21.25cm long, 1.5 ozSee pages 135,136 and 137 in ÈWest Country Silver Spoons and Their MakersÉ by Timothy Kent, published by J H Bourdon-Smith, London 1992, where this mark is mentioned and illustrated. The Sweet family dies for laceback trefids are very distinctive and it seems that they were shared around the family. Further research by Mr Kent in `The Finial`, vol. 17/05, pp.10, concludes that this mark must come from the Honiton workshop of Richard Sweet III. With thanks to Tim Kent for his help cataloguing this lot. CONDITION REPORT: Surface scratching and light wear to bowl.No other obvious major faults.Please view additional images (upon request).

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A Victorian silver travelling combined spoon and fork,by Alexander Macrae, London 1861,the stem of engraved square form with

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Lot 209

A Victorian silver travelling combined spoon and fork,by Alexander Macrae, London 1861,the stem of engraved square form with a capital finial and hinged mechanism, the tines supported by a figure and with detachable bowl, 16cm long extended

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An Indian silver three-piece tea set,Lucknow, c.1900, of lobed circular form, decorated with animals, birds and village life

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Lot 21

An Indian silver three-piece tea set,Lucknow, c.1900, of lobed circular form, decorated with animals, birds and village life, with cobra handles and elephant finial to cover CONDITION REPORT: Seam visible running horizontally around bodies - part of manufacture though. Dent to body of sugar bowl and another to foot rim. General wear, 25oz.Approximate measurements: teapot 17cm high, jug 9.5cm high.Teapot doesn`t stand firm - wobbles.

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A Dutch five-piece silver-mounted blue glass cruet set,by Jan W Pas, Nijmegen 1795/1811,comprising:four salts,of boat shape

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Lot 37

A Dutch five-piece silver-mounted blue glass cruet set,by Jan W Pas, Nijmegen 1795/1811,comprising:four salts,of boat shape on pedestal oval feet with beaded borders, with plain scroll handles and reeded upper rims, 9cm high and 11.5cm long, anda two handled mustard of urn shape,the domed cover with reeded knop finial, 13cm high,with a silver mustard ladle,in addition a set of three silver mounted glass coasters,of plain circular form with fine beaded borders, 11.5 cm diameter (9) CONDITION REPORT: Some nibbles to glass bodies. Top rim of mustard is coming away from the blue glass lines. Appears to have been re-glued, with some damage to rim of glass. Two salts have repaired splits to rims. Areas of tarnish to all salts. All salts have the silver rims coming away from the glass and loose bases. Dishes have scratches and rims are loose and worn in placed. Please view additional images (upon request).

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A Norwegian silver peg tankard,by Berendt Johansen Platt, Christiania between 1656 and 1671,of cylindrical form supported on

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Lot 57

A Norwegian silver peg tankard,by Berendt Johansen Platt, Christiania between 1656 and 1671,of cylindrical form supported on three rampant lion ball feet headed by acanthus decoration, the tubular scroll handle with grotesque mask and beading terminating in an escutcheon, the hinged cover inset with a medal* surrounded by a chased band of foliage with rampant lion ball thumb piece, the front of the body finely chased with the finale of a bear hunt, one man on horseback, another on foot helping him with the kill with five dogs to assist, with the bear attacking a fallen victim, all within a border of grotesque and Moresque figures, masks, animals and foliage, gilt interior with six pegs, engraved with ÈCESBÉ to base,20.25cm high to top of finial, 45oz *The medal inset in the cover depicts Queen Sofia Amalia, the reverse depicting her husband, King Frederick III of Denmark. They were married in 1643. The medal was designed by Erich Parise. Peg tankards were made during the 17th and ear

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A George III silver caster, maker`s mark I.D, unidentified, London 1764,of baluster form on collet foot, the pierced dome co

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Lot 85

A George III silver caster, maker`s mark I.D, unidentified, London 1764,of baluster form on collet foot, the pierced dome cover with flame finial, initials to base,14cm high, anda Victorian silver pepperette,by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1896, of baluster form on collet foot, with pierced domed cover, 9.25cm high, 4.5oz (2)

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A Victorian silver hot water jug, by Martin, Hall & Co., Sheffield 1855, the bulbous body with waisted neck on knopped p

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Lot 95

A Victorian silver hot water jug, by Martin, Hall & Co., Sheffield 1855, the bulbous body with waisted neck on knopped pedestal foot, with leaf capped scroll handle, the domed cover with acorn finial, overall decorated with panels of fruit, with presentation inscription, 33cm high, 25oz

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A Victorian silver claret jug, by Thomas Smily, London 1872, the globular body with waisted neck on collet foot, overall eng

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Lot 96

A Victorian silver claret jug, by Thomas Smily, London 1872, the globular body with waisted neck on collet foot, overall engraved with panels and leaves, the handle modelled as a winged beast, the flat cover with ball finial, with presentation inscription for Royal Mersey Yacht Club, 29.5cm high, 22oz

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An Edwardian silver and ivory two handled cup and cover, by John Round & Son Ltd., Sheffield 1903, the cylindrical ivory

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Lot 97

An Edwardian silver and ivory two handled cup and cover, by John Round & Son Ltd., Sheffield 1903, the cylindrical ivory body profusely carved with roses and lily of the valley in relief, the silver liner and strapwork handles resting on a knopped circular pedestal foot, the domed cover with ball finial, 39cm high (2)

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A George Jones Majolica ewer or flagon c.1872, one side moulded with a fox above a rabbit in a hole, the reverse with a dog

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 170

A George Jones Majolica ewer or flagon c.1872, one side moulded with a fox above a rabbit in a hole, the reverse with a dog chasing a bird out of reeds, modelled with a riding crop handle, the hinged cover surmounted with a fox finial, registration diamond, a large chip to the finial, 30cm.

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A good Coalport sauce tureen with cover and stand c.1810, painted in the Imari palette with shaped panels of birds, butterf

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 408

A good Coalport sauce tureen with cover and stand c.1810, painted in the Imari palette with shaped panels of birds, butterflies and Oriental flowers, the stand with a jardinière of flowers and leaves, with scallop shell handles and a conch shell finial, 20.6cm. (3)

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A Swansea ecuelle with cover and stand c.1815-20, decorated with a formal foliate design in red, puce, green and gilt, the

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 425

A Swansea ecuelle with cover and stand c.1815-20, decorated with a formal foliate design in red, puce, green and gilt, the circular body with plain loop handles, the cover`s finial formed as a stylized flower, gilt `SWANSEA` mark, 21cm across. (3)

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A Paris porcelain ecuelle with cover and stand 19th century, decorated with continuous garlands of oak leaves in gilt on a

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 463

A Paris porcelain ecuelle with cover and stand 19th century, decorated with continuous garlands of oak leaves in gilt on a blue ground, the interior richly gilded, the ecuelle raised on a circular foot and with two swan neck handles, the finial broken and repaired, 18.5cm. (3)

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A set of four Rörstrand custard cups and covers late 19th century, the spiral-fluted forms painted with bright flower arran

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 483

A set of four Rörstrand custard cups and covers late 19th century, the spiral-fluted forms painted with bright flower arrangements, the domed covers with fruit finials, printed marks, a chip to one finial, 10cm. (8) The form of these cups copies the shape and decoration of those produced at Marieberg in the 1760s, the Swedish factory in turn copying the contemporary custard cups produced at Mennecy.

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A Meissen architectural cabinet cup with cover and stand late 19th century, modelled with Corinthian columns at each corner

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 525

A Meissen architectural cabinet cup with cover and stand late 19th century, modelled with Corinthian columns at each corner, painted with monochrome panels reserved on a claret ground, the cover surmounted with a griffin finial, blue crossed swords marks, the griffin`s wings restored, 12.5cm across. (3)

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A Doccia quatrefoil sucrier and cover c.1760, decorated in the Tulipano pattern with bold flower sprays, the cover with a f

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Lot 526

A Doccia quatrefoil sucrier and cover c.1760, decorated in the Tulipano pattern with bold flower sprays, the cover with a floral finial, 11.5cm across. (2)

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A Copenhagen tea kettle and cover c.1790, painted with grisaille sphinxes within a wide gilt and green foliate band, the co

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Lot 529

A Copenhagen tea kettle and cover c.1790, painted with grisaille sphinxes within a wide gilt and green foliate band, the cover with a poppy seedhead finial, some damages, 25cm high. (2)

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An assembled garniture of Chelsea frill vases c.1765, one painted with birds in branches to one side, the reverse with frui

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 688

An assembled garniture of Chelsea frill vases c.1765, one painted with birds in branches to one side, the reverse with fruit, with a cover surmounted by a bird finial, and a pair of flared vases with mask heads, all applied with flowers and leaves, damages, 28cm. (4)

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A Worcester blue and white sucrier and cover c.1770, printed with the Three Flowers pattern, the cover surmounted with a fl

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Lot 708

A Worcester blue and white sucrier and cover c.1770, printed with the Three Flowers pattern, the cover surmounted with a floral finial, crescent mark, the finial broken and cleanly restuck, 12.5cm. (2)

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A Worcester blue and white sauce tureen, cover and stand c.1770, printed with the Pinecone pattern, the tureen with shell-s

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Lot 716

A Worcester blue and white sauce tureen, cover and stand c.1770, printed with the Pinecone pattern, the tureen with shell-shaped handles, the cover with a budded finial, hatched crescent marks, 24.5cm. (3) Purchased from Roderick Jellicoe, 16th April 1994.

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Four ebony walking stick, one with carved dog's head finial

Reeman Dansie

Lot 1032

Four ebony walking stick, one with carved dog's head finial

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Lot 1357

Late 19th century mantel clock with eight day French movement, outside countwheel, striking on a bell, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, in a decorative gilt metal case with central porcelain panel, side handles, grotesque mask base and surmounted with a winged face mask and vase finial, on a separate gilt wood plinth, 34cm overall height (key and pendulum present)

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Late 19th century mantel clock with eight day French movement striking on a gong, back plate signed - L. Marti & Cie. no. 130

Reeman Dansie

Lot 1358

Late 19th century mantel clock with eight day French movement striking on a gong, back plate signed - L. Marti & Cie. no. 130048, gilt metal dial with Arabic numerals and cloisonné enamel panels and similarly decorated classical urn finial, 35cm overall height (key and pendulum present)

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19th century cut glass pot, cover and stand, cut mushroom finial, each piece with cut diamond and oval panels, 14.5cm high CO

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Lot 243

19th century cut glass pot, cover and stand, cut mushroom finial, each piece with cut diamond and oval panels, 14.5cm high CONDITION REPORT Chip to rim of bowl

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19th century cut glass jar and cover, the double knopped stemmed cover with mushroom finial, base with wide fan scalloped sho

Reeman Dansie

Lot 245

19th century cut glass jar and cover, the double knopped stemmed cover with mushroom finial, base with wide fan scalloped shoulder, raised on square foot, the whole with hobnail bands, 33cm high CONDITION REPORT Chips to rim and foot

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Early 19th century Irish cut glass butter bowl and cover, domed cover with fluted finial, the body cut with arches and stars,

Reeman Dansie

Lot 267

Early 19th century Irish cut glass butter bowl and cover, domed cover with fluted finial, the body cut with arches and stars, 14cm high CONDITION REPORT Ground chip to rim

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Fine quality Victorian silver teapot of compressed baluster form, with embossed scroll and floral decoration, engraved armori

Reeman Dansie

Lot 320

Fine quality Victorian silver teapot of compressed baluster form, with embossed scroll and floral decoration, engraved armorial crests, decorative spout with leaf terminal, silver scroll handle with leaf thumb piece and ivory separators, domed hinged cover with cast border, raised decoration and flower-bud finial, on four stylised dwarf figure feet (London 1846), Edward Farrell. All at approximately 28ozs, 27cm across

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Late Victorian silver mounted cut glass decanter with strawberry cut decoration, plain silver mount with reeded border and lo

Reeman Dansie

Lot 379

Late Victorian silver mounted cut glass decanter with strawberry cut decoration, plain silver mount with reeded border and loop handle, hinged domed cover with urn finial (Sheffield 1897), Roberts & Belk, 23cm overall height

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1930s silver four piece tea set comprising teapot of bellied form, with fluted corners, angular ebonised handle and domed hin

Reeman Dansie

Lot 380

1930s silver four piece tea set comprising teapot of bellied form, with fluted corners, angular ebonised handle and domed hinged cover with ebonised finial (Sheffield 1930), S. Blanckensee & Sons Ltd., together with matching hot water jug, sugar and cream jug (Chester 1930), S. Blanckensee & Sons Ltd. All at approximately 38ozs, teapot 27cm across

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Victorian / Edwardian silver three piece tea set comprising teapot of fluted form, with panels of engraved foliate decoration

Reeman Dansie

Lot 407

Victorian / Edwardian silver three piece tea set comprising teapot of fluted form, with panels of engraved foliate decoration, silver loop handle with ivory insulators, engraved crest and monogram, hinged domed and fluted cover with fruit and leaf finial, on heavy cast foliate foot, matching cream jug (London 1861), John & Henry Lias, together with a later, possibly replacement sugar matching the teapot and cream jug but with different monogram (London 1907), Joseph Heming & Co. All at approximately 44ozs, teapot 26cm across

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George V three piece silver tea set comprising teapot of compressed campana form, with gadrooned border, ebony scroll handle,

Reeman Dansie

Lot 425

George V three piece silver tea set comprising teapot of compressed campana form, with gadrooned border, ebony scroll handle, flush-fitting domed hinged cover with ebony finial, on a reeded oval foot, matching sugar and cream (Sheffield 1915), maker - G. H., together with a matching coffee pot (London 1913), same maker. All at approximately 57ozs, teapot 29cm across

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Edwardian silver three piece Bachelor set comprising teapot of cauldron form, with bead border, engraved initial, fruitwood l

Reeman Dansie

Lot 428

Edwardian silver three piece Bachelor set comprising teapot of cauldron form, with bead border, engraved initial, fruitwood loop handle, flush-fitting domed cover and turned wooden finial on an oval foot, matching sugar and cream jug (Sheffield 1904), maker - H & A. All at approximately 20ozs, teapot 21.5cm across

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Victorian silver plated samovar of urn form, with reeded rim and reeded loop handles, tap with shaped ebony handle, slip-in p

Reeman Dansie

Lot 433

Victorian silver plated samovar of urn form, with reeded rim and reeded loop handles, tap with shaped ebony handle, slip-in pedestal cover with turned ebony finial, standing on four classical reeded column and paw feet on a shaped base with four bun feet, separate spirit burner, 35.5cm overall height

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Unusual George III silver hot water jug of shaped baluster form, with band of reeded decoration, fruitwood loop handle and hi

Reeman Dansie

Lot 448

Unusual George III silver hot water jug of shaped baluster form, with band of reeded decoration, fruitwood loop handle and hinged domed cover, with ball finial, on circular pedestal foot (London 1812). All at approximately 8ozs, 19.5cm overall height

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1940s silver three piece tea set comprising teapot of compressed urn form, with fluted decoration, angular ebony handle, hing

Reeman Dansie

Lot 461

1940s silver three piece tea set comprising teapot of compressed urn form, with fluted decoration, angular ebony handle, hinged domed cover with ebony finial, on a shaped stepped foot, matching sugar and cream (Sheffield 1940), maker - H. A. All at approximately 31ozs, teapot 28.5cm across

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Victorian silver coffee pot of half fluted baluster form, with flared rim and ebonised scroll handle, hinged domed cover with

Reeman Dansie

Lot 463

Victorian silver coffee pot of half fluted baluster form, with flared rim and ebonised scroll handle, hinged domed cover with turned ebony finial, on a domed circular foot (London 1884), Edward Hutton. All at approximately 16ozs, 23cm overall height

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1920s silver teapot of compressed baluster form, with engraved initials and shaped flared border, fruitwood scroll handle, do

Reeman Dansie

Lot 491

1920s silver teapot of compressed baluster form, with engraved initials and shaped flared border, fruitwood scroll handle, domed hinged cover with wooden finial on four stylised shell and paw feet, with matching cream jug (Sheffield 1923), Martin Hall & Co. Ltd. All at approximately 30ozs, teapot 28cm across (2)

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Regency-style brass inkstandish with cast floral handles and border, fitted with two inkwells, central box with lion finial t

Reeman Dansie

Lot 911

Regency-style brass inkstandish with cast floral handles and border, fitted with two inkwells, central box with lion finial to cover, raised on paw feet, 31cm long

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Ancient Luristan bronze cloak pin with female bust finial - on wooden display socle. The pin 10cm high

Reeman Dansie

Lot 967

Ancient Luristan bronze cloak pin with female bust finial - on wooden display socle. The pin 10cm high

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Ancient Roman bronze horse head finial, 3.5cm high

Reeman Dansie

Lot 970

Ancient Roman bronze horse head finial, 3.5cm high

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Large 18th century Dutch brass barrel tap with square section tap, shell shaped finial, 23cm long

Reeman Dansie

Lot 985

Large 18th century Dutch brass barrel tap with square section tap, shell shaped finial, 23cm long

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A Vienna style brass-mounted porcelain urn, late 19th Century, the fixed cover with bud finial, the ovoid body painted with a

Thomas Watson

Lot 54

A Vienna style brass-mounted porcelain urn, late 19th Century, the fixed cover with bud finial, the ovoid body painted with a signed panel of Classical figures and with twin handles, raised on a square-section socle, cast with scrolling foliage and bands of leaves. 25cm

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An 18th Century brass wax jack, the urn finial above a scroll scissor-action holder with divided circular pan, raised on a pl

Thomas Watson

Lot 145

An 18th Century brass wax jack, the urn finial above a scroll scissor-action holder with divided circular pan, raised on a plain turned stem issuing from a circular base with scroll thumbpiece, some losses. 13.5cm

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A George V silver hot water pot, Martin Hall & Co Ltd, Sheffield 1923, of tapering cylindrical form with stepped base and hin

Thomas Watson

Lot 169

A George V silver hot water pot, Martin Hall & Co Ltd, Sheffield 1923, of tapering cylindrical form with stepped base and hinged cover with urn finial. 17.5 troy ozs, 21cm

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An Edward VIII silver sugar caster, William Hutton & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1936, octagonal, the domed cover with urn finial. 2.

Thomas Watson

Lot 220

An Edward VIII silver sugar caster, William Hutton & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1936, octagonal, the domed cover with urn finial. 2.3oz, 15cm

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A George V silver sugar caster, Martin Hall & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1924, of baluster form with pierced and engraved domed cover

Thomas Watson

Lot 227

A George V silver sugar caster, Martin Hall & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1924, of baluster form with pierced and engraved domed cover with urn finial. 4.5oz, 16.5cm

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A George V silver sugar caster, Birmingham 1912, of simple form with domed cover and urn finial. 3.6oz, 12.5cm

Thomas Watson

Lot 229

A George V silver sugar caster, Birmingham 1912, of simple form with domed cover and urn finial. 3.6oz, 12.5cm

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A Chinese carved ivory box and cover, 19th Century, the cylindrical box carved with dragons to the shoulder above a band of l

Thomas Watson

Lot 414

A Chinese carved ivory box and cover, 19th Century, the cylindrical box carved with dragons to the shoulder above a band of leaves with further dragon carving below, the circular cover carved in relief with dragons and with Fo Dogs finial, mirror to the underside (detached), on a hardwood stand. 13cm high (excluding stand), diameter 12.5cm

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A fine French ormolu and champleve enamel garniture de cheminee, 19th Century, the clock with arch-top case and two-handled u

Thomas Watson

Lot 669

A fine French ormolu and champleve enamel garniture de cheminee, 19th Century, the clock with arch-top case and two-handled urn finial, flanked by a pair of flaming torches tied by laurel wreaths and continuing to serpent masks, the breakfront plinth centred by a seated putto holding an arrow, embellished with blue enamel panels of scrolling foliage, the two train movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell, movement stamped and numbered 32758, the chapter ring with Roman numerals and signed BAILLY LYON, with key; the pair of three-light candelabra with two leaf-cast scrolling branches issuing from a stem cast with a putto, above a plinth with an enamel frieze and Vitruvian scroll cast base. (3) Height of clock 36cn

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An Indian silver bottle flask, unmarked, probably Cutch, of oval form, decorated with panels of foliage and birds, one with

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Lot 18

An Indian silver bottle flask, unmarked, probably Cutch, of oval form, decorated with panels of foliage and birds, one with vacant cartouche, with fruit finial to stopper, 28cm high CONDITION REPORT: Dent to foot rim. Dent to top of fruit finial. General wear, including surface scratches.

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An Indian silver three-piece tea set,Lucknow, c.1900, of lobed circular form, decorated with animals, birds and village life

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Lot 21

An Indian silver three-piece tea set,Lucknow, c.1900, of lobed circular form, decorated with animals, birds and village life, with cobra handles and elephant finial to cover CONDITION REPORT: Seam visible running horizontally around bodies - part of manufacture though. Dent to body of sugar bowl and another to foot rim. General wear, 25oz.Approximate measurements: teapot 17cm high, jug 9.5cm high.Teapot doesn`t stand firm - wobbles.

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A Dutch five-piece silver-mounted blue glass cruet set,by Jan W Pas, Nijmegen 1795/1811,comprising:four salts,of boat shape

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Lot 37

A Dutch five-piece silver-mounted blue glass cruet set,by Jan W Pas, Nijmegen 1795/1811,comprising:four salts,of boat shape on pedestal oval feet with beaded borders, with plain scroll handles and reeded upper rims, 9cm high and 11.5cm long, anda two handled mustard of urn shape,the domed cover with reeded knop finial, 13cm high,with a silver mustard ladle,in addition a set of three silver mounted glass coasters,of plain circular form with fine beaded borders, 11.5 cm diameter (9) CONDITION REPORT: Some nibbles to glass bodies. Top rim of mustard is coming away from the blue glass lines. Appears to have been re-glued, with some damage to rim of glass. Two salts have repaired splits to rims. Areas of tarnish to all salts. All salts have the silver rims coming away from the glass and loose bases. Dishes have scratches and rims are loose and worn in placed. Please view additional images (upon request).

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A Norwegian silver peg tankard,by Berendt Johansen Platt, Christiania between 1656 and 1671,of cylindrical form supported on

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Lot 57

A Norwegian silver peg tankard,by Berendt Johansen Platt, Christiania between 1656 and 1671,of cylindrical form supported on three rampant lion ball feet headed by acanthus decoration, the tubular scroll handle with grotesque mask and beading terminating in an escutcheon, the hinged cover inset with a medal* surrounded by a chased band of foliage with rampant lion ball thumb piece, the front of the body finely chased with the finale of a bear hunt, one man on horseback, another on foot helping him with the kill with five dogs to assist, with the bear attacking a fallen victim, all within a border of grotesque and Moresque figures, masks, animals and foliage, gilt interior with six pegs, engraved with ÈCESBÉ to base,20.25cm high to top of finial, 45oz *The medal inset in the cover depicts Queen Sofia Amalia, the reverse depicting her husband, King Frederick III of Denmark. They were married in 1643. The medal was designed by Erich Parise. Peg tankards were made during the 17th and ear

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A George III silver caster, maker`s mark I.D, unidentified, London 1764,of baluster form on collet foot, the pierced dome co

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Lot 85

A George III silver caster, maker`s mark I.D, unidentified, London 1764,of baluster form on collet foot, the pierced dome cover with flame finial, initials to base,14cm high, anda Victorian silver pepperette,by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1896, of baluster form on collet foot, with pierced domed cover, 9.25cm high, 4.5oz (2)

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