A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CUTLERY BOXof deeply moulded serpentine form with sloping lid and brass mounts, the fitted interior lined in the original dark red velvet and containing two sets of twelve contemporary 18th century silver pistol hafted knives, 34cm hThe mahogany of pleasing dry appearance, the box with some old restorations including a roughly triangular shaped piece of missing veneer to the front, losses and splits to the veneer on the back. The knives, especially the smaller knives in variable condition, some with torn or damaged hafts
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AN ARTS & CRAFTS SILVER AND ENAMEL BUCKLE BY CHILD & CHILDin the form of a continuous ribbon of alternately shaded lime green and chartreuse guilloche enamel, 7.5cm h, maker`s mark, stylised sunflower and inscribed CHILD & CHILD LONDON, London 1898, plush lined green morocco case with maker`s name and address 35 ALFRED PLACE WEST LONDON, gilt casemaker`s mark to undersideEstablished in 1880, the partnership of Walter and Harold Child traded from the Alfred Place West address from 1891 until 1899. At this period the firm was especially renowned for the quality of its enamel buckles.An extremely attractive example in as new condition. The box also virtually pristine. A very fine example
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER SNUFF BOXshaped oval, the repoussé lid with two figures, the straight sides stamped with Greek key, 4.5cm w, marked in Chinese, late 19th c and a Chinese carved ivory counter box and cover containing a set of eight pierced and engraved mother of pearl counters, 19th c (2)Snuff box in fine condition, counter box with minute chip on the lid and much accretion of dust and grime, the lid no longer screwing down being loose
A RUSSIAN SILVER AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL SNUFF BOXthe lid and sides with a panel of stylised flowers and foliage on a turquoise ground, 6.3cm w, by Gustav Klingert, Moscow 1880-99In fine condition, the enamel not chipped or restored, the silver tarnished and requires cleaning. Of good gauge metal and typically fine quality workmanship
RAILWAY INTEREST. AN UNUSUAL EDWARD VII SILVER AND ENAMEL TABLE SNUFF BOXthe lid enamelled with a first class return ticket of the London and North Western Railway from London to Bicester via Bletchley, 8cm w, by George Unite & Sons, Birmingham 1902, 4ozsIn fine condition with a few light scratches only
The coronation coronet and robe of a baron, comprising: a silver parcel gilt baron’s coronet, maker’s mark ‘IP’ (not traced), London 1901, with six silver balls above a cable band with arcading and a matted ground, trimmed with fur and lined with a red velvet cap of maintenance with a gold braid finial, the ring 19.5cm (7 3/4in) diameter, in a card box with a later red dust bag; and the corresponding fur trimmed red velvet robe. Made for the coronation of Edward VII on the 9th August 1902. Latterly the property of Savile Brinton Crossley, 1st Baron Somerleyton GCVO, PC (1857-1935), known as Sir Savile Crossley, Bt, from 1872 to 1916, was a British Liberal Unionist politician who served as Paymaster General from 1902 to 1905 (according to an address on the card box). Thence Roger Mellor Makins, 1st Baron Sherfield, GCB, GCMG, FRS (1904-1996), who was a diplomat serving as British Ambassador to the United States from 1953 to 1956. Thence by descent.
An Indian silver novelty spice or tobacco box modelled as a sitar, unmarked, 20th century, the scroll formed as a fantastical beast’s head, the pegs in red composition, the fingerboard hinged as a cover over four compartments, the soundboard also hinged with a three division tray, the resonators lobed, 56cm (22in) long, 1165g (37.45 oz) gross
A Chinese export silver coloured rectangular cigarette box by Luen Hing, Shanghai (LH and a character mark), circa 1880-1920, the cover chased with two dragons confronting a flaming pearl amidst clouds, the front with a courtesan and attendants in a landscape, the sides with bamboo, prunus and rockwork, wood lined, 16cm (6 1/4in) wide. See von Ferscht, Adrien ‘Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940: Catalogue of Makers’ Marks’ Glasgow 2012, p.20.
A Chinese tortoiseshell box, late 19th century, carved with figural panels to the cover and base, dragons to the curved ends and phoenixes to the flat sides, 8.5cm (3 3/8in) long; and a silver coloured oblong cigarette case, unmarked, 20th century, one side engraved with a three-toed dragon, the other ‘M.H.W.’, the interior gilt, 8cm (3 1/8in) long
A French silver gilt and niello rectangular snuff box, no maker’s mark, 1840-1879 small article export mark, circa 1860, the cover with a family at a table doing the accounts, within a scroll bordered reserve, the sides and base with a diaper design, the interior gilt, 9.5cm (3 3/4in), 133g (4.25 oz)
A extensive Austro-Hungarian silver table service by Josef Carl Klinkosch, Vienna, 1867-1922 3rd (.800) standard, Imperial silversmiths mark, in a rococo foliate pattern, engraved with a coronet, a monogram ‘AG’ beneath, comprising: Twenty four table forks, Twelve table spoons, Twelve dessert forks, Twelve dessert spoons, Twelve tea spoons, Eleven coffee spoons, Twelve ice cream spoons, An ice cream serving spoon, Two serving forks, Two serving spoons, Two dessert serving spoons, Six salt spoons, Six salt cellars (with blue glass liners). Three sauce ladles, A soup ladle, An asparagus tongs, A cake server, A pair of fish servers, A sugar sifting spoon, A butter knife, 9886g (317.8 oz); With a pair of silver and ivory salad servers and a silver and steel serving knife; And the following with silver handles and steel blades: Twenty one table knives, Twenty three dessert knives (and a handle); In a light oak fitted canteen box, the cover with a plaque engraved with a coronet, a monogram ‘AG’ beneath, 63cm (24 3/4in) wide. The coronet for a count (Graf).
A Scandinavian silver parcel gilt and coloured paste mounted double ended vase shape box, probably Swedish, possibly Nyköping, mid 19th century, of twin handled vase form, with a lava cameo of Mercury to the domed finial, the stepped cover hinged, the panelled body with twin scroll handles, the hexagonal base with a hinged cover pricked ‘L Thomson 1851’, the interiors gilt, 13.5cm (5 1/4in) high, 88g (2.8 oz) gross
Very large quantity of silver jewellery including many rings, polar bear brooch marked GK and sterling, Christening bracelets, necklaces, earrings, wristwatches, 925 marked encrusted blue stone pendant in case,costume jewellery, some housed in a Jasper Conran jewellery box, Marvella dress jewellery, Princess pearls, two vintage Swatch watches including 1986 Jelly, and some coinage
A Royal Doulton figure `Autumn Breezes`, HN2167, a Royal Winton chintz `Estelle` pattern box and cover, a Foley China part cabaret set decorated in blue with trailing stems of ivy, comprising a tray, four cups and saucers, a Doulton Lambeth stoneware harvest jug decorated with toping scenes beneath a silver rim, London 1888, and a small collection of decorative china (some faults).
A Chinese silver rectangular snuff box, 19th Century, the hinge lid decorated in relief with a procession of figures on horse and ox back, with attendant figures on foot, leaving a village, within a cast foliate border, the underside decorated with soldiers attacking a village, unmarked, length approx 7cm (minor faults).
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