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Lot 868

A George IV large silver six-light candelabrumPaul Storr, London 1828, underside of base stamped 198The broad slightly tapering ribbed column terminating in spume and rising from bold acanthus leaves, on three imposing lion leg and paw supports, capped with flutes, acanthus and divided by anthemia, all on a triform base, each side on a shallow scroll bracket foot, the detachable six-branch section formed by two graduated tiers of scrolling arms, fluted and with acanthus and open-work anthemia, with foliate embellished drip pans and the shaped sconces with shells and flutes over a stippled ground, centred with a berry-cluster finial, height 77cm, weight 267oz.Footnotes:Provenance Purchased by the present owner from Sotheby's auction, Silver and Russian Works of Art, October 2003, lot 170.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 735

A Victorian set of six silver whiskey tot cupsRobert Roskell, Alan Roskell & John Mortimer Hunt, London 1887,Each formed as a tankard, slightly tapering from with two ribbed bands, engraved with the crest a raven proper, shield armorial and motto 'LABORA', height 4.5cm, weight 8.4oz. (6)Footnotes:This armorial represents the Clan MacKIE of Bargaly in Kirkcudbrightshire and Auchencairn near Castle Douglas.Notably the arms were used by Sir Peter Jeffrey Mackie, 1st Baronet, JP (26 November 1855 – 22 September 1924), he was a Scottish whiskey distiller and writer and landowner in Argyllshire. Created a baronet in the 1920 Birthday Honours.Educated at Stirling High School and in 1878 joined his uncle's firm, James Logan Mackie & Co, at the Lagavulin distillery on Islay.As director of the distillery company he was responsible for the marketing of the Lagavulin whiskey and the White Horse blended whiskey. He Inherited the company on the death of his father in 1884.Peter Mackie registered the 'White Horse' brand in 1891.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 950

A silver mugmaker's mark WS with pellet between, London 1791Later chased above and below an applied girdle, cartouche to one side with crest and motto above an inscription 'JAMES SHANLY FROM HIS OLD & GRATEFUL FRIEND ANNA MARIA LUNDY 1876', height 17.7cm, weight 16.4oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 903

A pair of Victorian silver-mounted and rock crystal claret jugsCharles Edwards, London 1897 and 1899 The ovoid bodies engraved with apples and pears on leafy branches, the pierced girdle with flower heads among scrolls, the mounts profusely chased and embossed with flowers and scrolls, height 32.5cm and 33cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 688

A silver apple divider and corerHukin & Heath, Birmingham 1919 Spoked circular form forming six segments around a central disc, either side with loop handles , diameter 9.8cm, weight 3.2oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 559

A jewelled, silver-glit and enamel locketFabergé, workmaster August Hollming, St. Petersburg, 1899-1908, scratch number 85098round, the front and back enamelled in translucent white over sunburst engine-turning, centred by a flower with rose-cut diamond and rubies, opening at hinge to two compartments, suspended from diamond-set pendant loop, struck '56', 84 standard height with suspension loop: 3cm (1 3/16 in).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 660

An early 18th century silver-mounted pressed tortoiseshell snuff boxthe tortoiseshell cover marked OB, for John Obrisset (1705 - 1727) Unmarked silver mount and hinged cover, the cover set with a pressed depiction of King Charles I, with a tortoiseshell base, traces of gilt with gilt interior, length 7.5cm.Footnotes:The portrait is after the medal of 1670 by John Roettiers.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 870

An impressive pair of large modern silver and parcel-gilt four-light candelabraGeorge Grant MacDonald, London 1986Each of the circular bases applied with six models of Arabian Oryx, realistically modelled in varying stances with fur effect chasing, on a textured ground, with four upswept curving columns issuing from the centre, polished flat sides and the front of each column applied with a gilt band with fine geometric circular designs, the circular drip-pans and bases with applied gilt bead bands, loaded bases, height 40cm, diameter at base 31cm, weight total 495oz.Footnotes:George Grant Macdonald graduated as a silversmith in 1969 after completing his training at the Central School of Art and the Sir John Cass College in 1969.He established a workshop in Clerkenwell, specifically concentrating on the development of new techniques in texture and finish. Macdonald went on to purchase Gerald Benny's workshop on Bear Lane, Southwark in 1979. His now established London based studio is world-renowned for its high quality designs. He now holds a Royal Warrant from the Prince of Wales for his work.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 793

STUART DEVLIN: a pair of silver and silver-gilt gobletsLondon 1976 The curved tapering bowls with gilt interiors, the silver-gilt textured stems formed by six tapered knops, on spot hammered circular bases, height 18cm, weight 13oz. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 387

A set of three Victorian silver gilt pedestal salts with matching spoonsof open leafy basket pedestal form on petal bases with blue glass liners, with maker's mark: 'HW & Co.' and hallmarked for Sheffield 1863(?), together with a set of three associated spoons with leafy handles and flowerhead bowls, the salts: 7cm high overall (6)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty of a UK collector.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 763

A Victorian silver stirrup cup, finely cast as a LabradorThomas Alfred Slater, Walter Brindsley Slater & Henry Arthur Holland, London 1896 Realistically modelled, with fine detailing and hair effect, flared circular rim, gilt interior, length 15.5cm, weight 16.8oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 745

A novelty Edwardian silver 'Mr Popple' cayenne pepper potSaunders & Shepherd, Chester 1908Modelled as a stylised motorist, based upon the 1905 stage musical comedy character 'Mr Popple of Ippleton', the head pulling off to reveal the spoon, height 6cm.Footnotes:This pot was based upon the character Mr Popple and was made when the most popular musical comedy on stage was 'Mr Popple of Ippleton' by Paul Rubens, which opened on 14th November 1905 at the Apollo Theatre and ran for 173 performances. In the last act all the characters attended the Motor Carnival of the Magpie Club, at Wrexhill-on-Sea, all muffled in huge white motor coats made from blankets, the designs varied a little, but large gold buttons, huge turn-back cuffs, peaked caps and goggles are the chief adornments.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 225

A early 19th century crossbanded and strung satinwood wheel barometersigned to the level dial, Tagliaue & Torre, No. 294, Holborn, Londonthe swans neck pediment with ivory turned bosses centred by a small ivory vase finial above a silvered Dry/Damp dial, arched silver mercury thermometer and 11.5' silvered barometer dial reading from 28 to 31 with various weather state readings, above the signed level, 114cm high approximately Footnotes:The item that comprises this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the CITES Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref:This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP Y ФTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 885

A Victorian silver egg cruetJohn Samuel Hunt, London 1853, also stamped to underside of base HUNT & ROSKELL LATE STORR & MOTIMER, 6577 The shaped-circular stand with foliate scroll rim, with six egg cups, the bowls with petalled motifs, gilt interiors, the central stem with acanthus and reed and ribbon loop handle, on three open-work scroll bracket feet, height 24cm, weight 34.5oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 716

A Victorian pierced silver double sided 'castle top' card case depicting Kenilworth Castle and Abbotsford HouseNathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1837 Rectangular form with polished edges, both sides pierced and chased with scrolls, leaves and flower heads above and below embossed panels, one side with the view of Kenilworth Castle, the other side with the view of Abbotsford House, height 9.7cm, weight 2.7oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 757

A large George III silver gobletJohn Emes, London 1797 The bowl later chased with a hare coursing scene with a Gentleman to one side with two hounds and the opposite side with a hare emerging from beneath the scroll cartouche embellished with flowers and both withing a rural landscape, height 20cm, weight 14.5oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 737

A silver-plated mounted wood photograph frameunmarked, early 20th centuryUpright rectangular form, the electroplated mount profusely embossed in high relief with flower heads including chrysanthemums, oval aperture to the front on a wood back and easel, height 28cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 728

A Victorian silver-mounted horse hoof inkwellThomas Hayes, Birmingham, 1898 A hoof with hinged silver cover above a naturalistically modelled fetlock, the cover inscribed 'ter novies dominos ego sum famulata per annos vecta mihi est mater, filia vecta mihi est', the interior featuring an inset inkwell and removable glass liner, height 6.5cm, length 10cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 657

A 17th century German silver gilt covered ewerJoseph Moye, Augsburg 1696, marked only to the body The body in the form of a nautilus shell, the whole gilded, an associated cover attached by a screw and surmounted by a cherub riding a dolphin finial, a flying scroll handle with serpent head to one side, a raised wavy pouring lip to the other, the main body with repoussé and chased flowerheads and foliage, all raised on an associated pedestal dolphin stem atop an embossed domed circular foot, height 17cm, weight 21.5oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 767

A Victorian silver stirrup cup, finely cast as a wolfhoundThomas Alfred Slater, Walter Brindsley Slater & Henry Arthur Holland, London 1899 Realistically modelled with tongue protruding, with fine detailing and hair effect, flared circular rim, gilt interior, length 14.5cm, weight 17.5oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 770

A pair of silver partridgesMartin R Blackwell, London 2022Realistically modelled, with feather-effect detailing, height 11.7cm, weight 25oz. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 658

HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT: a 17th century Irish silver mounted twin-handled coconut cupunmarked Of traditional form, the coconut encased by silver strapwork attached with rivets top and bottom, creating four individually carved sections, two with armorials, one bearing a warrior riding his horse and the last showing possibly the birth of Venus, each vista surrounded by carved foliage and scrolls, the upper rim surmounted by a polished collar with scalloped fringing engraved with vertical fine lines, and on either side of the body a c-scroll handle, all raised on a circular pedestal foot, diameter handle to handle 18cm.Footnotes:This rare piece is significant for its association with the Lords of Kilkenny, and their part in the founding of the Irish Clan system.The presentation of the armorials indicates arms engraved in the seventeenth century or before, and the lack of assay relating to the silver plaques also suggests an early date. The blazon of the first armorial: gules, three covered cups or (Butler) – impaling – gules, three swords fessways in pale argent with pommels and hilts or, the centre to sinister and outer to dexter (O'Shee/O'Shea)The blazon of the second armorial: (Butler) with a crescent for differenceThe crest, which is part of the second armorial: a boar's head couped proper (Butler)The BUTLER family are an ancient family who developed land holdings in Ireland after the Norman conquest. Notably as Viscounts Mountgarret and Earls Ormond - they were Lords of Kilkenny. In this period the O'SHEE (variously SHEE and O'SHEA) family were identified as one of the ten Civic families of Kilkenny, a position that involved them in the admiration of that district. There are a number of unions between the two families, but it has been possible to identify one that appears to relate to this piece specifically. The impaled arms are for Richard BUTLER (died 1706) 5th Viscount of Mountgarret of North and East Kilkenny, in the peerage of Ireland and his second wife Margaret SHEE daughter of Richard SHEE Esquire of Shee's Court, Kilkenny. They married after 1682. The 5th Viscount was the son of Edmund BUTLER (1595-1679) 4th Viscount by his first wife (married 1630) Dorothy T(O)CHET (died 1635) daughter of Mervyn T(O)CHET Earl of Castlehaven. The single arms refers to the Viscounts Mountgarret, descended from a second son of the BUTLER family (the first son having inherited the title Earl Of Ormond). The inclusion of the arms here is likely to relate to Richard BUTLER, later 5th Viscount before his marriage to Margaret O'SHEE or more likely the earlier BUTLER line of Viscount Mountgarret. The BUTLER family were fierce Roman Catholics who forfeited many of their lands during the unsettled period of the Stuarts and the Commonwealth. As a result of his beliefs the 5th Viscount was imprisoned for a time at Liverpool but did find favour during the reign of James II, who he supported in battles in Ireland. He was known to be a soldier and politician.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 912

A set of four George III silver-gilt candlesticksEbenezer Coker, London 1762 Each with tapering knop stem, with spiral fluted and disc knop, gadroon bands, with engraved coronet and script initial V, the removable drip-pans with spiral fluting, the spiral fluted design repeated on the lower stem, on stepped square bases with gadroon border, bases stamped either with number 1, 5, 6, 7 and with corresponding numbers on drip-pans, height 26.7cm, weight 81.5oz. (4)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 930

A pair of cast silver candlestickswith London Assay Office cancelled marks for Joseph Walker, Dublin 1714The nozzles with octagonal rim and moulded girdle, octagonal bluster stems with lower knop terminating in octagonal bases with faceted edge and sunken well, height 15cm, weight 20.2oz. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 385

An Asprey silver mounted desk pencil sharpenerthe circular mechanical movement with coffee grinder handle, over a silver mounted rectangular base with shavings drawer, on a chamfered oak plinth, stamped Asprey, London, and makers mark and hallmarked for London, 1909, by Clifford & Co., 9.5cm wide, 13cm high. £300-400, see lot 314, sale 21st January 2009Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty of a UK collector.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 889

A good Victorian silver-mounted eagle claret jugSampson Mordan, London 1881 Modelled as an eagle, the silver head and tail mounts with feather-effect chasing, the head hinging open, with gilt interior, height 30cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 686

A Belgian silver wine bottle cradlemaker's marks rubbed possibly Orfèvrerie Wiskemann, Belgium stamped 'A835' The wire frame shaped to support an angled wine bottle, with a clip to the front to support the neck, round circular form bottle support and loop handle above, length 33cm, weight 22oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 780

A leather cased set of six silver travelling / picnic beakersWhitehill Wholesale, London 1997 / 1998 The stackable beakers of plain polished tapering form with moulded rim, gilded interiors, contained in a black leather holder, height of beakers 7.2cm, weight 12.4oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 756

An Austrian silver and enamel hunting scene cigarette caseGeorg Adam Scheid, circa 1900 Rectangular form and slightly curved, the enamel panel depicting a fox hunting scene with four mounted horses and a pack of hounds in a rural wooded landscape, height 8.8cm, weight total 4.2oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 672

A silver-mounted shagreen hippopotamusunmarked, Lotus Arts de Vivre, Thailand, 20th century Realistically modelled, a shagreen body mounted with a well cast and naturalistically embossed silver hippo head, curly tail, and all raised on four sturdy legs, height 13cm, length 20cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 641

A German silver and gem-set singing bird boxunmarked case the movement by Karl Griesbaum, circa 1930 The top with oval hinged cover opening to a singing bird automaton, the going-movement with feather bird automaton with moving tail, wings and beak, with multi-gem set rectangular case, decorated in relief with scrolls and flower head roundels, reed and ribbon borders and catch to the front, length 10cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 776

A pair of silver table ornaments modelled as snipesAsprey & Co Ltd, London 1939 Realistically modelled standing with feather effect chasing, length 16.5cm, weight 14.3oz. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 805

STUART DEVLIN: a set of six silver and silver-gilt gobletsLondon 1973 Each of the polished tapering bowls with a textured spot hammered surface, gilt interiors, silver-gilt textured stems on spot hammered spreading foot, height 18.5cm, weight 37.6oz. (6)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 884

A pair of German silver donkeysprobably Georg Roth & Co, Hanau, early 20th century, one stamped with import mark mark .925, and Chester date letter for 1906 Modelled as standing donkeys, with naturalistically embossed fur and features, reins and a plain polished saddle on each, and both having a panier either side with hinged lids, opening to reveal gilt interiors, height 11cm, length 15cm, weight total 16.5oz. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 832

A Russian silver table bellpossibly Ignatiev Pyotr, Moscow 1855, 84 zolotnik Of naturalistic form, the body resembling a bell-shaped flower, with engraved foliate decoration and ivy wirework wound around the curved stem handle, height 8cm, weight 2.5oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 671

An Australian silver and kangaroo paw gimbal lighterJ W Steeth & Son, Melbourne circa 1930, incuse stamped STG.SIL The Kangaroo paw mounted with a silver stand, which supports a silver gimbal lighter, engraved shield armorial and motto 'ANCHORA SALUTIS' to the silver collar, length 47cm.Footnotes:These are the arms of the Edinburgh Life Assurance company, of George Street Edinburgh.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 893

An unusual silver 'go to bed' combination candle / inkpot and pocket watch holderEdward H Stockwell, London 1893, also engraved with retailer CLARK 20 OLD BOND ST.With plain circular drum base to hold an inkpot or candle holder, with wire-work support and integral carrying handle, with a catch to support the heart-shaped hinged cover, with a sprung section on top to hold a pocket watch, opening to reveal a glass magnifier to the centre to magnify the dial of the watch , height open 14cm, length 13cm, weight total 9.3oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 629

An exceptional large modern silver bespoke model of the 17th century Swedish galleon VasaAsprey & Garrard, London, with 2000 commemorative Millenium mark, with album detailing the history of the vessel and photographs of the model being made Finely detailed, with three masts in full sail, surmounted with flags, with fine wire-work netting and rigging, either side of the high sided hull are two tiers of cannon, with open hatches and cannon protruding, the ornate stern with the Swedish Coat of Arms and ornate sculptures, the protruding beakhead with pierced scroll section with the masted bowsprit above, the detailed deck applied with more cannon, raised on a two open-work supports, on a wood plinth base, applied plaque with details of the galleon, together with a photograph album 'Vasa 1628' with the history of the galleon Vasa and photographic record of this being made, with Asprey & Garrard business card, length of galleon 70cm.Footnotes:The Vasa was a Swedish warship built between 1626 and 1628. The ship sank after sailing roughly 1,300 m (1,400 yd) into her maiden voyage on 10 August 1628.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 765

A Victorian silver stirrup cup, finely cast as a Jack Russell TerrierThomas Alfred Slater, Walter Brindsley Slater & Henry Arthur Holland, London 1896 Realistically modelled, with fine detailing and hair effect, flared circular rim, gilt interior, height 13.5cm, weight 14.5oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 696

An Art Deco French silver cocktail shakerLimousin & Souche, Paris circa 1920, first standard Minerva head mark Of vase form, in the style of an oversized sugar caster, the removable pierced cover surmounted by a pinecone finial, lifting off to reveal a gilt interior and an inner removable domed cover, a bayonet cap fitting beneath with pouring hole, the exterior featuring neoclassical decorative motifs with reeding and cross ribbons to the collar, scrolling laurel leaves below, raised on a compressed baluster stem terminating in a spreading circular foot, height 29cm, weight 22.5oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 897

A pair of silver dwarf candlesticksHarrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1916 The octagonal columns with embossed stylised flower motifs and rayed band on spreading oval bases, bases loaded, height 16.5cm. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 645

A large pair of late 19th century German silver wager cupsprobably Hanau, with importers mark for Martin Sugar, and import marks for London 1891One modelled as a female with crowned head, the other modelled as a bearded man in a corseted woman's dress each embossed with panels of ornate foliate scrolls around a central Gothic mask, the waisted flaring smaller cup embossed in a similar manner and mounted between two stylised openwork scrolling dragon supports, height 27.5cm, weight 27.4oz. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 869

A pair of George IV silver wine coolersJohn Edward Terrey, London 1827 Each of campana form, with detachable liner and collar, with tongue and dart flared rim, with a leaf and berry band above an applied narrow bead band, below cast with Bacchic frieze of chariots and drunken Silenus and neo classical figures over a stippled ground, the lower body with applied fruiting vine band with integral upright vine branch handles, fluted pedestal above a band of fruiting vine to the circular foot, height 33.5cm, length over handles 23.5cm, weight 288oz. (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from the Estate of Jasper Moore, Birmingham, Michigan;Sale, Bonhams, New York, Fine American & European Furniture, Decorative Arts & Silver, 25 September 2013, Lot 1088.A reverence for the Greco-Roman taste coincided with the Age of Enlightenment, when artists and intellectuals attempted to reform society's aesthetics and beliefs using reason, scientific fact and history. Through this movement, individuals of means gained exposure to Europe's cultural legacy of Classical antiquity. Architects, artisans and designers of that era naturally applied these design influences to their contemporary visions.Silversmiths like Terrey extrapolated on the ideas of Giovanni Piranesi, John Flaxman, William Theed and others to create their own unique pieces. Similar sets of coolers were produced by Paul Storr, Benjamin Smith II, Rundell, Bridge and Rundell. The design has been attributed to William Theed (1764-1817), a painter and sculptor, he was also head of the design department at Rundell's until his death in 1817.An appropriate subject to use as relief decoration on this pair of wine coolers, which themselves are styled in the antique campana form, derived directly from the celebrated Medici Vase, a 1st-century AD, neo-Attic marble, now in the Louvre, Paris, an illustration of which was published by the Venetian engraver G.B. Piranesi (1720-1778). The Triumph of Bacchus frieze is derived from a late 2nd-century Roman sarcophagus in the Vatican Museum, engravings of which were published by E. Q. Visconti in Museo Pio-Clementio, between 1782 and 1802 (see D. Udy, 'Piranesi's 'Vasi,' the English Silversmith and his Patrons,' Burlington Magazine, December 1978, pp. 828-29).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 882

A large German silver table ornament of a pheasantmaker's marks rubbed, crown and crescent mark and stamped 800 Realistically modelled standing with wings raised upwards, the pull-off head also raised, length 42cm, weight 33oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 712

An Art Nouveau silver hand mirrorpossibly Charles Horner, Birmingham 1903The reverse embossed with a maiden with diaphanous dress and long flowing hair, among stylised scrolls and flowers, handle initialled, together with an Art Deco silver two-handled dish, Barker Brothers Silver Ltd, Birmingham 1937, shallow circular form with stepped border and tapering stepped handles on a stepped circular foot, length of mirror 28cm, dish length handle to handle 27.7cm, weight of dish 10.2oz. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 854

A silver-plated 'The Charles' petrol pocket lighterstamped 'The Charles Lighter', MADE IN ENGLAND, BRIT.PAT.NO. 626.585, DOMINION & FOREIGN PATENTS GRANTED Slim rectangular form, engine-turned casing, double entry hinged lids with innovative internal mechanical features, including a revolving flint tube to provide even wear to the flint, and a rear barrel containing spare flint chambers so that semi-automatic loading of the spare flint can be undertaken, with original box and instructions, together with a wick adjustor.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 698

An American silver-mounted cut-glass 'Art Nouveau' covered syrup jugW B Durgin Co, Concord New Hampshire, circa 1900, incuse stamped STERLING, 5 and the retailer BULLARD With bulbous glass lower body and tall bombé stem, cut with irises and engraved petals, surrounded by whiplash foliage, the overlapping leaves continued in silver to form the organic scroll handle, the curved hinged cover with thumbpiece and embossed iris, the neck mount shaped with intricately cast flowers and petals in high and low relief flaring out to a wavy petal-edge rim, all standing on a spreading silver domed foot embossed with lily pads, height 18cm, weight total 15oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 919

A silver snipeMartin R Blackwell, also with His Majesty King Charles III Coronation commemorative markRealistically modelled with feather-effect detailing, height 11cm, length 16cm, weight 7.4oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 642

A late 19th century Austro-Hungarian silver gilt, gem-set and enamel timepiecedial signed Kaul Constantin (fl. 1860s), Pest, scratch mark beneath 511.32 II The architectural pierced case in the Turkish taste mounted with polished gem stones, including agate, chalcedony, opal and split pearls, the corners with blue enamelled columns surmounted by ornate minaret finials flanking a stepped cupola, the 1.5 inch dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds at VI, height 29cm, weight total 42oz.Footnotes:ProvenanceFrom 'The Contents of Count and Countess Martignone's Milanese and Genoese Properties', sold as Lot 69, 24th September 2014, Bonhams New Bond Street.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 632

ROYAL INTEREST: three silver snuff boxesvarious makers and dates Including a large Britannia silver oval box, F T Ray, London 1934, the pull-off stepped cover featuring the engraved coat-of-arms for George II of Greece, inscribed handwriting to the interior 'With love Christmas 1944', the exterior plain polished, together with a shaped rectangular silver snuff box, J Gloster Ltd, Birmingham 1939, engine-turned exterior, the hinged cover with an engraved central cartouche 'CHEW-POO, CRETE, MAY 1941', opening to reveal a gilt interior, and finally another similar silver snuff box, J Gloster Ltd, Birmingham 1939, the central cartouche engraved 'CHEW-POO, CAPE TOWN, 1941', weight total 8oz. (3)Footnotes:ProvenanceEmerald Joyce Henrietta Brittain-Jones née Wallach (1902-1974).Thence by descent.These boxes belonged to Emerald Joyce Henrietta Brittain Jones née Wallach, and were gifts from George II of Greece. Joyce was born in Allahabad, Utter Pradesh, India. Her father, William Wallach, was a Barrister in India. On 19th January 1924, she married Captain Jack Brittain Jones (1899-1975) of the Black Watch (1st Battalion), at a Society wedding at Middle Temple Church in London. In 1927, the couple had a daughter, Pauleen Victoria. By 1931, Jack and his family were living in India where Jack was Aide-de-Camp to Lord Willingdon, Viceroy of India.In 1931, George II of Greece (1890-1947) visited India where he met Jack and Joyce. From 1934, the correspondence from Joyce to George is loving and affectionate, clearly indicating that a deep and meaningful personal relationship had developed between them. Their private nicknames for each other were 'Chew' and 'Poo', as cited on two of these boxes. In 1935, George II was divorced by his estranged wife, Princess Elisabeth of Romania (1894-1956), who cited desertion. Joyce and Jack also divorced in 1935, citing Jack's adultery.George II had become King of Greece in 1922, but in 1924 Greece declared itself a Republic, and the monarchy was abolished. Eventually the Greek monarchy was restored in 1935 so George returned as King. Joyce and the King then began to lead a very private life together in Greece, often at the Tatoi Palace, the Royal family's summer residence, situated thirty miles from Athens, where George was able to indulge his love of farming. Joyce reportedly knitted, read and sat quietly. She was well-liked by George's sister-in-law, Katherine, and regarded as one of the family.It is reported that Joyce refused to marry George II because she believed that a morganatic marriage, like that of Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson (also divorced), would be damaging to George's position as monarch.In 1941, Germany occupied Greece and George fled to Crete, facing many dangers including his potential capture. A British destroyer transported him into exile in Cairo, Egypt. Later in 1943, Joyce accompanied George to the United States of America as his quiet and inconspicuous companion. Joyce also accompanied George on a visit to South Africa. They had then moved to London, where Joyce engaged in war work as a Fire Warden. Joyce was a particular friend of Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent who was a Greek Princess by birth and a British Princess by marriage to Prince George, Duke of Kent.In 1946, a referendum restored the monarchy, and George II again returned to Greece as King. He desperately wanted Joyce to accompany him to Greece and put pressure on the British Government to permit her to join him. However, the Government was concerned to avoid political difficulties in Greece, and refused permission. Princess Katherine suggested that Joyce could live in Greece as her lady in waiting. Sadly, whilst waiting for a resolution and missing each other, George II died of a heart attack in his office in the Royal Palace in Athens and was buried at Tatoi Palace.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 646

A pair of continental silver large flaskspossibly 17th or 18th century Spanish Rectangular square form, plain polished, with ring mounted pull-off covers, the upper rim inscribed with 'MIGUEL', 'SOL', 'D', and 'Sr. Sn', and each corner bearing applied cast mounts featuring decorative scrolls and cherub masks, height 30cm, weight 85.5oz. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 738

A silver and wood two-handled trayGoldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, Sheffield 1919 The shaped silver gallery pierced with vertical slats and dots with two integral handles, satinwood, stained sycamore and marquetry centre, length 41cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 781

A pair of silver Arabian horsesmaker CJS, Sheffield 2020, 800 standard Each realistically modelled rearing with fine hair detailing, on carved hardstone plinth bases with moulded rim, height of tallest 24.5cm. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 957

An Art Deco six-piece silver, enamel guilloche and gem set dressing table setAlbert Carter, Birmingham 1936 All featuring silver mounted powder-blue starburst guilloche enamel, emanating from an off-centre mounted blue rose-cut gem stone surrounded by marcasites, includes a casket with hinged cover all raised on four scroll feet; a hand mirror; a pair of handled hair brushes and a pair of clothes brushes. (6)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 785

A silver model of a bulldogmaker J & MS, London 2022, also stamped with HM Queen's Platinum Jubilee commemorative markRealistically modelled standing, with textured surface, height 8cm, length 10cm, weight 6.5oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 744

An Edwardian cased set of four silver motoring car place card holdersWH possibly William Edward Hurcomb, London 1906 Classic motor car on plain circular bases, contained in a fitted box, diameter 3cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 864

A Britannia standard silver beer jugD & J Wellby, London 1940Plain polished baluster form with scroll handle on a spreading circular foot, height 24.5cm, weight 39oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 883

A silver photograph frameCarrs, Sheffield 1994 Upright shaped-rectangular form, the mount with scrolling edge and embossed floral decoration, material covered back and easel, height 39cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 887

A 19th century silver cow creamerBerthold Muller, with import marks for London 1895 Realistically modelled with hair-effect detailing, with a collar around the neck, length 14cm, weight 6.1oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 855

A silver-plated 'The Charles' petrol pocket lighterstamped 'The Charles Lighter', MADE IN ENGLAND, Brit patent number 626,585, Dominion & Foreign Patents GrantedSlim rectangular form, engine-turned casing, double entry hinged lids with innovative internal mechanical features, including a revolving flint tube to provide even wear to the flint, and a rear barrel containing spare flint chambers so that semi-automatic loading of the spare flint can be undertaken, height 4.7cm.Footnotes:Patent applied for in 1947For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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