marks indecipherable, oval pierced bowl and tapering handle with pointed finial, 15cm overall length, 0.3oztFootnote: The word ‘mote’ refers to a small particle - in this case, particles of tea leaf. Originally called a 'tea strainer spoon', mote spoons or mote skimmers were introduced in the late 17th century. The London Gazette described them at the time as ‘long or strainer spoons with narrow pointy ends’Traditionally, tea was made by adding loose tea leaves to a teapot of hot water. When the brewed tea was poured from the pot, stray ‘motes’ (leaves) often escaped, causing the tea to continue brewing in the cup. The slots in the mote spoon would allow the tea leaves to be removed with a simple scoop.The ‘narrow pointy end’ was used to unblock the spout of the teapot, which would regularly become blocked with tea leaves.Those households who were unable to afford a silver mote spoon as well as a tea caddy spoon could also use it to scoop tea out of the caddy, allowing the powdered remnants of the tea leaves to fall back through the slots.Mote spoons, though very decorative, were not particularly popular at the time, and they only remained in use until the end of the 18th century, when the larger tea strainer was introduced.
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first, an Infinity Pendant, designed by Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen, length 3.1cm, width 1.9cm, stamped reference 452B, unhallmarked, stamped '925 S', with makers mark, suspended from a belcher link chain length 46cm, stamped '925 S', with sponsors mark; second, a slightly tapered bar brooch by Georg Jensen, entwined with a foliate and bead swag, with a cone finial, length 7.7cm, revolver and pin fitting, stamped reference 287, London import marks for Sterling silver, dated 1949, sponsors mark 'GJLd'; third, a dove brooch, in the style of Georg Jensen, with the bird set in a rectangular foliate frame with a bead at each corner, length 5.8cm, width 3.8cm, pin and hook fitting, unhallmarked, stamped 'STERLING' together with a Viking longboat stamp, gross weight 46.4g (3)
each of circular form with reeded rim and two applied handles, removable inner with gadrooned rim, stepped cover engraved twice with arms of DUNDAS OF DUNDAS and topped with a foliate finial, raised on four foliate capped scroll feet, 31cm diameter over the handles, 16cm in height (2)Footnote: This pair of entrée dishes was undoubtedly in the possession of a clan chief of the clan Dundas. The presumed date of manufacture of these dishes would indicate that the chief concerned was James Dundas of Dundas, the 26th of Dundas (1793-1882).James was the only son of George Dundas of Dundas, the 25th of Dundas, and his wife, Christian Sterling, the second daughter of Sir William Sterling of Ardoch in the County of Perthshire. Sadly, James sold the family seat of Dundas Castle, near Queensferry in the County of West Lothian, in 1875. This was due to James running up debts from the rebuilding of the castle in a neo-gothic style which was in vogue at the time and then redesigning the gardens that surrounded the castle. The castle and its surrounding estate had been in the possession of the family since the late 12th Century.James married The Honourable Mary Tufton Duncan on 20th July, 1813. She was the fourth daughter of Admiral Adam Duncan, the 1st Viscount Duncan, and his wife, Henrietta Dundas, the daughter of Robert Dundas of Arniston.(The salamander in flames at the foot of the crest is the Douglas crest and was adopted by the Dundas family as a remembrance of having obtained a grant of the forfeited estates of Dundas, through the favour of the Earl of Douglas during the late 15th Century).
probable mark of Creswick & Co., concave cast quatrefoil base with shell and scroll apron, raised on 4 acanthus leaves and supporting the reeded column with circular egg and dart decorated plate terminals, the upper plate with central threaded socket in addition to 6 numbered slots, one each for the detachable S shaped reed and scroll branches each with half gadrooned capitals of campana form and circular wax pans with egg and dart decorated border, threaded centre socket for the 7th light, atop a short pear shaped reeded column with friction fitting removable flame finial, 57cm across the branches,103cm in height Provenance: Stoke Hall, Calver, Derbyshire
mark of Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I, London 1817, of traditional circular form with reeded edge and detachable fully marked wax pan, unmarked (probably later) conical snuffer with reeded edge and ball-shaped finial, 13cm diameter, 6.7oztCondition report: Overall in good condition with no obvious sign of repair. Some surface scratches and minor dents and dings as to be expected. Some scratching and scuffs to the underside. Minor crack in the well where the handle joins. Hallmark crisp and clear. Wax pan a good fit.
mark of J. Wrangham & William Moulson, London 1835, of squat circular form, lavishly decorated all over with repoussé scrolls and foliage around two scroll edged cartouches each engraved with the crest of CHARNOCK, hinged and domed flush fitting cover similarly decorated and topped with an applied cast rose finial, short decorated spout and brown handle, raised on a simple spread foot, 18.6oztCondition report: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratches and minor dents as to be expected. Cover a good fit and the hinge, though not obviously strained, is a little loose, and the finial is a little bent. Stands well on a flat surface with no wobble. One pin not locating correctly on the handle (upper). Hallmark, decoration and engraving clear and crisp. Some staining to the body.
London 1839, the teapot of circular slightly tapering form decorated with engraved foliate and scroll decoration and chequerboard panels around two cartouches, one vacant, the other with the crest of BOLGER, panelled spout and flat topped hinged cover similarly decorated, black handle and finial, signed to the underside, the milk jug with gilt washed interior to match, 28.4ozt gross (2)Teapot: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected. Cover a good fit and the hinge does not appear strained. Hallmark and decoration clear and crisp. A little out of shape to the very bottom of the body in places.Milk jug: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected, especially to the underside. Minor dent to lower body near the base of the handle. Hallmark and decoration clear and crisp. Interior gilding in good order.
mark of Hammond, Creake & Co., (Saint Arnaud Creake), the teapot (1893) of rectangular waisted form, the lower gadrooned, plain parapet, part marked, stepped and hinged cover topped with a black rosette finial, black handle, the two handled sugar bowl and milk jug with gadrooned rims (both 1899) en suite, 18.2ozt gross
mark of Carrington & Co., (John Bodman Carrington), London 1899, of rectangular form with beaded edge, each corner a pillar, square in cross-section and topped with a bun finial, the piano hinged part marked and convex cover decorated with four stripes of beading, interior plain and polished with three square cut-outs for the three glass wells between two dished pen rests, raised on four bun feet and presented along with a French metalwares silver propelling pencil with unusual calendar function, 16 x 9cm, 18.8ozt weighable silver (2)Condition report: Inkwell: Overall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some minor surface scratches, dents and dings as to be expected. Hinge in good order. Sits well on a flat surface with no wobble. Some scuffing to the underside of the feet, as to be expected. Hallmarks and signature clear and crisp. Divider strip between the inkwell cut-outs a little out of shape. Some minor staining to the inner under the inkwells. Glass on all three wells in good order. Collars to the wells are unhallmarked. Pencil: Overall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Slider action in good order. Calendar change function in good order. French marks very small and a little difficult to decipher, especially the maker's mark.
mark of James Dixon & Son, Sheffield 1882, of circular, tapered form, the body decorated with etched foliage including lily of the valley stems, silver collar, 5.5cm deep with scalloped edge and simple spout, part marked, flat topped and hinged cover with urn shaped finial and unusual hinged and retractable thumbpiece, simple scroll handle, maximum width 10cm, 27cm in height Condition report: Overall in good condition.Glassware: In generally good condition. A minor grizzle to the rim by the hinge (see image). Some scuffing to the base. Engraving well executed.Silverware: Some minor surface scratches as to be expected. A minor dent to the top of the handle where the thumbpiece rests. Hinge to the cover a little loose with some lateral movement. Hallmarks clear and crisp.
mark of Mappin Brothers (Edward & Joseph Mappin), London 1863, the teapot of circular bulbous form, the sides decorated with alternate panels of repoussé foliage over a textured ground and plain scroll edged cartouches, part marked hinged and domed cover with similar decoration topped with an avian finial, leaf capped scroll handle with ivory insulators, raised on four scrolled feet, the two handled sugar bowl and milk jug to match, 45.2ozt gross Condition report: Teapot: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching and minor dents as to be expected. Cover a good fit and the hinge, thought not appearing strained, is rather loose with a lateral wobble. A little wobble when on a flat surface. Hallmark and decoration clear and crisp.Milk jug: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching and minor dents as to be expected. A little wobble when on a flat surface. Hallmark and decoration clear and crisp.Sugar bowl: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected. Some crush damage with subsequent rippling around one of the feet. A little wobble when on a flat surface. Hallmark and decoration clear and crisp..
mark of Roberts & Slater (Samuel Roberts & Joseph Slater) Sheffield 1849, the tea pot of baluster panelled form, lavishly decorated with repoussé foliage and scrolls, piano hinged cover similarly decorated topped with a pineapple finial, simple scroll handle with ivory insulators and decorated spout, raised on four applied foliate feet, the milk jug and two handled sugar bowl, both with gilded interiors, to match; the coffee pot with mark of Roberts & Belk (Samuel Roberts & Charles Belk), Sheffield 1862, in the same design, 81.1ozt gross (4)Condition report: Teapot: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected together with some minor dents and dings. Cover a good fit and the hinge does not appear strained, though a little loose. Stands on a flat surface with a minor wobble. Hallmark clear and crisp. Milk jug: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected. Stands on a flat surface with a minor wobble. Hallmark clear and crisp. Gilding a little stained.Sugar bowl: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected. Stands on a flat surface with a very minor wobble. Hallmark clear and crisp. Gilding a little stainedCoffee pot: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected. Cover a good fit and the hinge does not appear strained. Finial a little bent Handle a little loose. Stands firm on a flat surface with a significant wobble. Hallmark clear and crisp.
the salts with mark of Goldsmiths' & Silversmiths' Co. Ltd., London 1908, each of oval, slightly baluster form, the sides decorated with repoussé scrolls and foliage, gadrooned rim and gilt washed interior, accompanied by four shell bowled spoons (1901/1902) with twisted stems and shell top, presented in the original fitted case; the pepperettes with mark of Mappin & Webb, Birmingham 1919/1920, each of pear shaped form with a band of decoration to the waist, part marked detachable friction fitting cover topped with an urn finial, raised on a shallow spread foot, presented in the original fitted case, 11ozt gross (2)
mark of Thomas Edward Atkins, Birmingham 1909/10, of oval fluted form, the teapot with part marked, hinged and domed cover decorated to match, topped with a black finial, black handle, raised on a simple rim foot, the two handled sugar bowl and milk jug, both with gilded interiors, to match, 23.2ozt gross (3)Condition report: Teapot: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching and minor dents and dings as to be expected. Cover a good fit and the hinge does not appear strained. Finial a little loose. Stands firm on a flat surface with no wobble. Hallmark clear and crisp. Milk jug: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected. Stands firm on a flat surface with no wobble. Hallmark clear and crisp. Gilding a little stained.Sugar bowl: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected. Stands firm on a flat surface with no wobble. Hallmark clear and crisp. Gilding a little stained.
mark of William Hutton & Son, London 1906, of oval form, half gadrooned body, part marked, hinged and flush fitting cover similarly decorated, decorated spout and black handle, presentation engraved to the side,15.8oztCondition report: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected. Cover a good fit and the hinge does not appear strained. Lacking wooden finial. Handle rather loose and one pin not locating correctly (upper). Stands firm on a flat surface with no wobble. Hallmark and engraving clear and crisp. Foot a little out of shape in a number of places.
mark of Williams (Birmingham) Ltd., Birmingham 1908/09, the teapot of rectangular form, half gadrooned with gadrooned parapet, part marked piano hinged flush fitting cover similarly decorated topped with a black finial, black handle and half gadrooned spout, the two handled sugar bowl and cream jug similarly decorated, 33.5ozt gross (3)
mark of William Hutton & Sons Ltd., Sheffield 1907, the teapot of circular form, the sides decorated with repoussé foliate rosettes and swags, part marked hinged and slightly domed cover with black finial, black handle, the two handled sugar bowl and milk jug to match, 20ozt gross (3)Condition report: Teapot: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected. Cover a good fit and the hinge does not appear strained. Some minor creasing to the very bottom of the body. Stands firm on a flat surface with a minor wobble. Hallmark and decoration clear and crisp. Some staining to the body.Milk jug: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected. Stands firm on a flat surface with no wobble. Hallmark and decoration clear and crisp.Sugar bowl: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected. Stands firm on a flat surface with no wobble. Hallmark and decoration clear and crisp.
mark of Hamilton & Co., (of Calcutta), London 1935, the jug of tapering form, the rim decorated with a Celtic band, part marked flat topped hinged cover with cream coloured finial, simple brown handle, interior with removable infuser, raised on a spread foot, 17cm in height, the sugar bowl with matching decoration, 5cm in height, 15.9ozt gross (2)Footnote: Hamilton & Company was the first and probably the best known British silversmithing company operating in India. Often referred to as "The Garrard of India", they started in Calcutta in 1808 making silverware mainly for British consumption under licence from the East India Company. They later opened branches in Bombay, Delhi and Simla, continuing until 1973 when they finally closed. In 1844, they gained notoriety by inventing the 'toffee pot', a coffee pot that could also be used as a teapot, and as this example has an infuser capable of holding tea leaves or coffee grains, this could certainly be used for either beverage.
the porringer with mark of C S Harris & Sons Ltd., London 1912, of typical baluster form, lower decorated with repoussé fruit and foliage, plain upper, part marked friction fitting cover similarly decorated topped with an urn finial; the spoon, mark indecipherable, London 1922, similarly decorated, 19.2ozt gross and presented in the original fitted case, retailed by Wilson & Gill, Regent St London (case a/f)Condition report: Porringer: Generally in good condition. Hallmark clear and crisp. Some surface scratches as to be expected. Gilding stained but no significant wear. Cover a good fit. Some scuffing and minor loss of gilding to the underside.Spoon: Generally in good condition. Hallmark clear and crisp. Some surface scratches as to be expected. Some Sellotape residue to the bowl and stem. Gilding a bit stained but no significant wear.Case: In reasonably good condition. Evidence of repair and damage to the hinge area. Side seams a a bit scuffed. Border of the lining inside complete bu loose.
mark of Adie Brothers Ltd., Birmingham 1929, the coffee pot of octagonal tapered and panelled form with stepped shoulder, part marked, panelled, hinged and domed cover with brown panelled finial, brown handle, raised on an octagonal spread foot, two handled sugar bowl and cream jug to match, 19.7ozt gross, presented in a fitted case and retailed by Flinn & Co. of CoventryCondition report: Coffee pot: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected. Cover a good fit and the hinge does not appear strained. Handle with one pin not locating correctly (upper). Stands firm on a flat surface with no wobble. Hallmark and engraving clear and crisp.Cream jug: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected. Stands firm on a flat surface with no wobble. Hallmark and engraving clear and crisp. Sugar bowl: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected. Stands firm on a flat surface with no wobble. Hallmark and engraving clear and crisp. Case: Overall in fair condition. Some minor scuffing to the lower. Corners of the cover distressed, particularly top right where the wood is exposed.
mark of Mappin and Webb, Sheffield 1930/1, the teapot of circular form, the shoulder with a band of egg and dart decoration, part marked, stepped and hinged cover topped with a black finial, black handle, raised on a stepped and splayed foot, signed to the underside, the coffee pot and two handled sugar bowl to match, the kettle with pegged hinge, side hinged cover and black handle on a four legged stand with removable (unmarked) burner, 97.8ozt gross (excluding the burner)
mark of A. E. Poston & Co. Ltd., Birmingham 1939, the teapot of circular form, the shoulder with a band of Celtic design, part marked slightly hinged and domed cover with brown finial, simple angular brown handle, raised on a splayed foot, the two handled sugar bowl and cream jug to match, 33.4ozt gross (3)
mark of J. B. Chatterley & Sons Ltd., Birmingham 1961/64, the teapot of octagonal form, gadroon edged shoulder decorated with shell and scroll motifs, part marked slightly hinged and domed cover with brown finial, panelled spout and simple brown handle, raised on a squat pedestal foot, the coffee pot, two handled sugar bowl and milk jug to match, 61.7ozt gross (4)Condition report: All four pieces:Overall in good condition. Some surface scratching as to be expected. Covers a good fit and the hinges do not appear strained on the tea and coffee pots. All stand firm on a flat surface with no wobble. Hallmarks and decoration clear and crisp.
LIVERPOOL COFFEE POT & COVER with elaborate double scroll handle, the domed cover with pointed finial, painted with sprays of flowers below a red border, 25.5cms high (overpainting to top 5cms of spout). Also with a Liverpool (Philip Christian) teapot and cover, painted with a tulip in a central spray of flowers and other smaller sprigs, with a red border, 16.5cms high (crack around the join of spout, small chip to tip of spout). (2) *Geoffrey Sell collection.
WORCESTER PORCELAIN TEAPOT & COVER painted in Compagnie des Indes style, painted with flowers in gilt edged panels, and with red and gilt line rims and flower finial, 16cms high (small rim chip and light rubbing). Also with a Worcester teapot and cover, painted with sprays of flowers and gilt highlights, the lid with moulded flowers and flower finial, 15.5cms high (crack at upper terminal of handle, collection label for Robert & Celia Morris). (2) *Geoffrey Sell collection.
LIVERPOOL JOHN PENNINGTON TEAPOT & COVER the domed cover with a pointed finial, painted with colourful flower sprays and smaller scattered sprigs, with four red bean borders, 15cms high (finial restored, section of rim of cover restored, several small vertical cracks at rim of teapot). Also with a Liverpool Philip Christian teapot and cover, with a domed top cover and painted with sprays of flowers, 17.5cms high (chip to lid and possible restoration to finial, small chip to spout). (2) *Geoffrey Sell collection.
INDIAN MINIATURE a small painted oval miniature of an Indian Royal figure, probably painted on ivory and in a silver mounted frame (not marked), 5cms across. Also with a Japanese satsuma button, cinnebar lacquer button in metal frame, and an Indian pen (possibly silver) mounted with an Elephant finial.
CHINESE BLUE & WHITE JAR & COVER a late 19thc baluster shaped jar, painted with a four claw Dragon and mythical bird amongst clouds, with applied lizards and lion finial, character marks to base, 28cms high. Also with a Chinese blue and white jar with domed top lid (double circle mark, 26cms high), and a 19thc blue and white Meiping vase of tapering form with a small neck, painted with flowers and foliage (19cms high, restoration to rim). (3)
An 18th Century Chinese blue and white tureen and cover with pomegranate finial within a border of flowers and butterflies, the base decorated with willow and household objects raised on an elongated octagonal foot and flanked by beast mask handles approx. 34 cm wide x 22 cm deep x 18.5 cm high CONDITION REPORTS The tureen has all-over firing faults and a couple of small chips to the rim, particularly to the base. One of the canted corners has a large heavy scratch. Otherwise, general wear and tear conducive with age and use. See images for further detail.
A Scottish white metal 18th century style teapot of inverted pear shape upon a footed circular base, the upper body chased with scrolling foliage surrounding two blank cartouches with a rococo style spout, ivory insulators and a pineapple finial, 703gms Condition Report:one of the cartouches has been removed and replaced with a blank piece of white metal, the inside of the teapot has been restored, the base has probably been restored
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