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Lot 23
the centre with a square micro mosaic of a white dove on a brick red ground and black edge within a narrow frame, each arm formed by a smaller square micro mosaic of white flowers or white grapes, all with green foliage, on a sea green ground, similar edge and frame, all to an open scrolling mount with diaper outer edges punctuated by eight tiny blue, black and white mosaic glass rondels, white metal tests for silver; vintage box
Lot 246
the central feature of open scrolling lines reminiscent in shape of a butterfly, enamelled on the upper surface with white spots on a black ground, and set with a principal oval cut pink foiled hardstone, thought to be topaz, and further smaller oval or round pink foiled stones (difficult to test due to the settings and sizes), square cut green or green foiled hardstones (possibly precious beryl) and seed pearls, all in crimp collets and closed back settings, with three articulated suspensions, the central one with a smaller similarly enamelled and gemset butterfly motif, with further hardstone and seed pearl suspension similar to the two on the sides, each of which terminate in a small drop pearl, hinged removable bale en suite, length 9.6cm, white metal tests for silver; currently on a fine fancy link white metal chain, clasp tests for platinum, length 45cm; presented in a modern necklace box by Garrard & Co
Lot 283
of early 19th century design, as a uniform mesh of circular reeded links with a line of large beads either side and superimposed with twin lines of star cutout discs (one broken), to a rectangular box clasp with the same beads on the outer edges, and bright cut floral engraved decoration; length 21.4cm, width 2.7cmCondition report: The bracelet is in good condition for age, though dirty and a little tarnished in places; the links are sound and supple, the clasp in working order, and engraving neatly done and still fresh. Weight 49.4g As listed in the catalgoue description one of the cut out discs is broken We believe this to be silver gilt.
Lot 336
London, circa 1681, maker's mark only, (PH within scalloped rectangle), of plain cylindrical form with friction fitting cover and removable cylindrical rasp, all three pieces struck with maker's mark, 1.9ozt gross (Dimensions: h: 9cm w: 2.50cm d: 2.50cm )(h: 9cm w: 2.50cm d: 2.50cm )Footnote: Other notes: Although tobacco was introduced to Europe in the sixteenth century, the way in which it was used differed greatly from today. A fine tobacco powder known as snuff was inhaled from the back of the hand or the fingertips. Dried tobacco leaves were generally sold in tightly bound bundles and, although commercially produced snuff was available, many snuffers preferred to make their own. Snuff rasps like this one were developed to be conveniently carried in a pocket, so that a portion of snuff could be prepared at any time by grinding a bundle of dried tobacco leaves on the rasp. Silver tobacco rasps differ from silver nutmeg graters in that usually the rasps themselves were made of silver for the soft tobacco leaves - as opposed to steel for the harder nutmeg nuts. Snuff-taking was an expensive habit and could only be afforded by the well-to-do, with the result that snuff-related objects, like rasps and boxes, are often made from precious materials, as in this example. The maker's mark is listed in Jackson's as a box maker but without attribution, dated 1681/82. Literature: Sir Charles Jackson, Silver & Gold Marks of England, Scotland & Ireland, Antiques Collectors Club, 3rd Edition, 1994, p137 The Victoria & Albert Museum, London, number 1418-1902
Lot 350
by Joseph Gloster, Birmingham 1905, featuring a scene in repoussé of Salisbury cathedral with a horse and cart in the foreground and a border of foliate decoration, monogrammed cartouche bottom left, with hinged cover, verso the same scene, 1.9ozt (Dimensions: w: 6.50cm d: 9.50cm)(w: 6.50cm d: 9.50cm)Footnote: Other notes: Along with the famous silversmith, Nathanial Mills, Joseph Gloster contributed to the popularity of the so-called 'castle-top' silver visiting card cases engraved with British landmarks and sold as souvenirs to tourists. He was a prolific Birmingham box maker at the time. These cases appealed to a public fascinated by novelty and became - and still are - highly collectable. Most castle top silver is made by die stamping (pushing the metal out from behind, using a stamp). Some scenes are quite common, such as Windsor Castle - however, the rarer the scene, the more valuable the item. The record for a castle top card case stands at £9,800, which was for a very rare example of The Post Office, Dublin.
Lot 371
probably French, circa 1890, possibly by Bontems, the rectangular box with engraved silver corner pillars, metal base with winding aperture, start/stop slider to front right, going barrel movement number 2017, the top with an oval hinged cover decorated with a reverse glass painted plaque featuring a bird of paradise; on sliding the operating lever the cover opens and the full bodied bird with multi-coloured layered feathered plumage with predominant tones of green and blue complemented with green, red, orange and blue iridescent hummingbird feathers, rises through the finely tooled and pierced gilt grille & begins singing, moving the wings, beak and tailfeather to continuous realistic birdsong, and after the performance descends down through the grille, presented with a winding keyFootnote: Other notes: The singing bird box (boîte à oiseau chanteur ) has its origins in Geneva in the late 18th century. However, during the second half of the nineteenth century until the early 1900s, Paris was the booming centre of automata production worldwide.
Lot 62
the first ring with a rectangular step cut royal blue sapphire, measuring 10.1 x 5.6mm, estimated weight 2.66cts (faint straight colour banding may be discerned with magnification indicating a natural origin for the stone), in a millegrain edged border of single cut diamonds, the shoulders with similar lines of more diamonds, plain shank size P, white metal stamped 'Plat'; together with an eternity ring set all around with single cut diamonds, hoop not round but size approximately N; the box an oval cylinder with green morocco exterior and red morocco lining, the interior with three compartments, exterior with silver fittings (Qty: 2)
Lot 656
by Huckin & Heath, London 1911, the tray of rectangular form with reeded edge, four bun feet and two integral handles, atop of which is fitted a dished pen rest, two inkwells with glass reservoirs and crested hinged covers, a rectangular hinged box with presentation engraving and a taperstick with attached dome shaped snuffer, 96.5ozt weighable silver (Dimensions: w: 52cm d: 30cm)(w: 52cm d: 30cm)Footnote: Provenance: From the collection of Lord Hastings
Lot 1256
A George V hallmarked silver cigar case with gilt interior, makers marks indistinct, Birmingham 1916, and a hallmarked silver cigarette box (2).Additional InformationCigar case is 14.25 x 8.5cm. Heavy tarnishing and toning throughout. Surface scratches, some small dents. Does not close tightly and there is a gap visible all round. The cigarette box is in poor condition. The lid is sprung, there are dents, the lid is splaying away from the base and there are heavy scratches to it.
Lot 1267
An early Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of rectangular form, with engine turned detail and foliate scroll decoration to the elongated thumb piece enclosing a gilt washed interior, London 1841, length 8cm, approx 88.5g.Additional InformationMarks to base interior are clear. Maker's mark to lid slight rubbed. The lion and date letter are clear. There are some scratches and minor indentations including to the cartouche to the exterior. Scratches to interior, light general wear. The lid hinge is ever so slightly spring as it comes back up leaving a very small gap between that and the body.
Lot 1269
An early 20th century Swedish silver matte black enamel and pique style decorated snuff box of rectangular form with gilt washed interior, post 1912, width 8.5cm, approx 142g.Additional InformationThe back right corner of the lid has a 2mm x 2mm slither chip, the base has an opposing 2mm x 3mm slither chip to one corner, there is a pin head sized chip to one of the side panels, some rubbing to the metalwork and surface scratches,
Lot 1270
A late Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of rounded rectangular form, with foliate scroll engraved detail throughout and gilt washed interior, Birmingham 1890, width 4.75cm, approx 36g.Additional InformationA good proportion of the gilt washed interior remains, closes well, light surface scratches.
Lot 1271
NATHANIEL MILLS; an early Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of rounded rectangular form, with foliate decorated border and central plaque engraved with the initials 'CS', with remnants of gilt washed interior, Birmingham 1840, length 7cm, approx 60.3g.Additional InformationThe lid closes tightly but it is quite stiff, some tarnishing, a few surface knocks, light surface scratches and the gilt washed interior is heavily worn.
Lot 1272
GEORGE UNITE; a Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of rectangular form, with foliate engraved scrolls and central circular cartouche set with initials 'JM', Birmingham 1876, width 5.25cm, approx 38g.Additional InformationLittle traces of the gilt washed interior remain, the action closes well, light surface scratches and a couple of tiny dents.
Lot 1273
JOSEPH WILMORE; an early Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of rounded rectangular form, the cover and base with allover foliate engraved decoration centred with the initials WS, with remnants of gilt washed interior, Birmingham circa 1840 (date letter obscured), width 7.25cm, approx 75.4g (af).Additional InformationThe border beneath the cover is split, this runs 4mm through the frame, the upper section does not sit flush to the base and is loose, surface scratches and tarnishing throughout,
Lot 1275
A George IV hallmarked silver pill box of rectangular form with gilt washed detail and foliate raised border, Thomas Parker, Birmingham 1828, width 3.25cm, approx 13.5g.Additional InformationWhilst the form of this box indicates it being a vinaigrette, we cannot see where a grille would ever have been, there are certainly no traces of a hinge. The lid closes but not firmly. Light surface scratches throughout. There is a sprung dent to the base.
Lot 1289
JOSEPH WILMORE; an early 19th century hallmarked silver vinaigrette of rounded rectangular form, with textured ribbed body and with pierced gilt washed grille, hallmarks slightly obscured, width 4.4cm, approx 23g.Additional InformationThe lid closes relatively tightly, a few surface knocks, the gilt wash is worn away in parts, the piece is filthy and it is difficult to read the hallmarks due to the shape of the case. The hinged vinaigrette section is slightly sprung. This will be posted in an extra small box. Please see our postage page for prices.
Lot 1290
JOSEPH WILMORE; a George III hallmarked silver vinaigrette of rectangular form, the lift-off cap enclosing a pull-out gilt washed grille, with band of engraved detail to both cover and base, width 2.5cm, approx 8.8g.Additional InformationSome light surface scratches and wear but overall OK. This will be posted in an extra small box. Please see our postage page for prices.
Lot 1173
JOHN, EDWARD, WALTER & JOHN BARNARD; a Victorian hallmarked silver christening mug with chased floral decoration surrounding engraved decoration and date, London 1873, approx 4.6ozt, fitted in original shaped box.Additional InformationSome heavy toning in parts, noticeably around the handle and a vertical band across the inscription. This is purely where it has been stored in the original case. Light surface scratches and a couple of tiny dents. A few scuffs to the case.
Lot 1203
ROBERT CHANDLER; a Edward VII hallmarked silver Art Nouveau oval trinket box, the hinged lid with repoussé flower on honeycomb ground with a wave border, Birmingham 1906, width 11.5cm, approx 1.9ozt.Additional InformationMinor indentations surface scratches and nicks. The lower rim of lid with one small misshapen section.
Lot 1204
AJ ZIMMMERMAN & CO LTD; a George V hallmarked silver jewellery box of shaped outline with original green velvet fitted interior, Birmingham 1919, 9.7cm.Additional InformationMinor indentations, scratches nicks and tarnish, interior thin in places, split to one corner with discolouration. Makers mark a little rubbed, marks to lid rubbed but legible.
Lot 1231
A George V hallmarked silver and part crocodile skin hip flask, with twist action lid, Sheffield 1917, height approx 13cm.Additional InformationThe lid does not close and stands proud, some rubbing and lifting to the crocodile skin and tarnishing and toning with surface scratches. This will be a small box to a UK mainland address.
Lot 1248
BROOK & SON; a George V hallmarked silver cigarette box, the hinged cover with engine turned decoration and raised on four bracket feet, Sheffield 1930, length 17cm.Additional InformationMarks clear. There is a pronounced and deep scratch/gouge to the top with further scratches, nicks and some surface indentations throughout. Further scratches to the lid underside. Heavy tarnish throughout and the base quite heavily worn with the lining coming away from the edge to one corner.
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Lot 645
Potter (Beatrix). Peter Rabbit's Almanac for 1929, Frederick Warne, [1928], 13 full-page colour illustrations (one for each month plus frontispiece), patterned endpapers, biro ownership name on front free endpaper, original beige boards with colour illustration inset to covers, lightly dust-soiled and marked, spine rubbed and a little chipped, joints cracked, 12mo, together with Wood (Lawson) , The Hamper of "Mr." Books, 1st edition, Frederick Warne, [1916], complete set of six booklets, each with colour illustrations and pictorial wrappers, staples rusty, plus a Warne advertisement booklet 'A Selected List of Picture Books for Children' (folded), contained together in original cardboard box (rubbed and broken), plus Nister (Ernest, publisher) , Our Darlings Surprise Pictures, circa 1895, eight chromolithograph slatted movable illustrations (all in working order), letterpress vignettes, some spotting and marks, soiled with area of loss to fore-margins (also affecting lower cover), patterned endpapers, hinges split, original cloth-backed glazed pictorial boards, rubbed and marked, folio, and a quantity of other children's books, including a defective copy in original wrappers of A True History of a Little Old Woman who found a Silver Penny , by Matthew Gregory Lewis, printed for Richard Phillips, 1812, a shaped book entitled Three Little Doggies, four titles by Louis Wain, three little books by Kate Greenaway (one modern), two by Kathleen Ainslie, several Dean Rag Books, and a movable entitled Fun in the Forest published by Raphael Tuck, some defective (Qty: 24)NOTESThe first item is the only Beatrix Potter almanac produced; the author was unhappy with the finished article, and so the planned series of almanacs did not go ahead.
Lot 648
Potter (Beatrix). The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, Centenary Edition, London: Frederick Warne, 2003, full-page colour illustrations, all edges gilt, original ivory calf, lettered and blocked in silver and gold, with colour illustration mounted on upper cover, 16mo, with six plates from the book colour-printed on card, a printed booklet The History of the Tale of Squirrel Nutkin 1903-2003, and a gilt-blocked leather bookmark, contained together in original brown leather presentation box, hinged lid lettered in silver and with mounted colour illustration, in publisher's cardboard box, (limited edition, 74/100 copies), plus another copy of the same (limited edition, 75/100 copies), together with 4 other Beatrix Potter boxed Centenary Editions: The Tailor of Gloucester, 2003, (limited edition, 75/100 copies); The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, 2003, (limited edition, 145/500 copies); and 2 copies of The Tailor of Gloucester, 2003, (limited edition, 213/500 & 322/500 copies), none with publisher's white card chemise (all in publisher's cardboard box) (Qty: 6)
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