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Click here to subscribeA collection of three modern silver letter openers, comprising: one by Esther Lord, Birmingham 2012, with etched decoration, length 20.8cm, one by Roger Squires, London 2013, the raised handle with flame decoration on a textured background, length 19.4cm, one by Ryan MacClean, Birmingham 2010, tapering form with feather textured decoration, length 24.2cm, approx. weight 8oz. (3) Provenance: A Private Collection.
Bosch Magentos, a German silver and enamel trophy beaker, by Gottlieb Kurz, circa 1913, tapering circular form, applied with the Bosch Magentos badge, and with two circular silver and enamel plaques of Camille Jenatzy, 'The Red Devil', and inscribed '1st Prize, 24 Hours Reliability Trial 1913', height 11.5cm, approx. weight 7oz. The caricature is of Camille Jenatzy, who was nicknamed 'The Red Devil' and who featured in early Bosch advertising. He was a Belgian race car driver. He is known for breaking the land speed record three times and being the first man to break the 100 km/h barrier. He was killed in a hunting accident in 1913.
By Hugh Wallis, an Arts and Crafts silver box, Chester 1926, oblong form, hinged cover, lattice decoration, height 7.8cm, plus a stilton scoop, by George Hart for the Guild of Handicraft, London 2004, plain tapering form, spot-hammered decoration, and a circular tray, with London Assay Office marks for 1968, approx. total weight 19.5oz. (3)
Probably made by Christine Connell for William G. Connell, a late-Victorian silver large pot and cover, possibly a large tea caddy, London 1899, circular bellied form, embossed with flowers and leaf decoration, the pull-off cover with a pierced leaf finial, on a circular foot, height 19cm, approx. weight 20oz.
Designed by Oliver Baker for Liberty, an Art Nouveau silver muffin dish and cover, Birmingham 1900 and 1901, circular form, spot-hammered decoration, the pull-off lobed cover with a fluted finial, the interior with a detachable electroplated liner, diameter 17.3cm, approx. weight 13oz.
By John M Willmin for Aurum, a commemorative parcel-gilt silver chalice, London 1974, edition number 621, celebrating the thirteenth century celebration of the foundation of the Dean and Chapter of Eley, 673 A.D, the tapering circular bowl applied with a mermaid, on a tapering octagonal foot with textured decoration, height 16.8cm, plus a commemorative silver jug, maker's mark of P Limited, London 1970, celebrating the 350th anniversary of the Sailing of the Mayflower and founding of the Plymouth Colony, in a wooden case with associated paper work, approx. total weight 24oz. (2)
Designed by Anthony Elson for Garrard and Co. Ltd, a commemorative silver-gilt table bell, London 1985, no. 141, circular form, embossed with race horses and the emblem of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and inscribed 'The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club Centenary 1884-1984', with a crown finial, in a fitted case, with a certificate, height 9cm, approx. weight 4oz.
By Georg Jensen, a small collection of Danish silver, comprising: a bowl, design no. 37A, with import marks for London 1928, importer's mark of George Stockwell, tapering circular form, spot-hammered decoration, on a decorated circular foot, diameter 10.3cm, plus a Cactus pattern serving slice, 1933, a Blossom sugar spoon, design no. 21, import marks for London 1930, a Pyramid pattern coffee spoon and child's fork, and a Continental pattern silver-handle knife, approx. weighable 11.8oz. (6)
Designed by Gundorph Albertus for Georg Jensen, a Danish silver cocktail goblet, with import marks for London 1930, importer's mark of George Stockwell, design number 572. tapering circular form, spot-hammered decoration, on a stylised and pierced geometric foliate and ball stem, on a circular foot, height 6.8cm, approx. weight 3oz.
Designed by Gundorph Albertus for Georg Jensen, a Danish silver cocktail shaker, with import marks for London 1929, importer's mark of George Stockwell, design number 572. baluster form, spot-hammered decoration, the pull-off cover with a stylised geometric foliate and ball finial, height 26.5cm, approx. weight 23.5oz.
By A. E. Jones, an Arts and Crafts silver two-handled bowl, Birmingham 1913, the circular bowl with spot-hammered decoration and a punch bead border, elongated wire-work handles with ball motifs, the centre set with a medallion with the arms of the City of Leeds, length handle to handle 20.5cm, approx. weight 5.1oz.
By A. E. Jones, retailed by Debenhams, an Arts and Crafts silver sugar caster, over-stamped with maker's mark of Debenhams Ltd., Birmingham 1916, cylindrical form, spot-hammered decoration and applied with lozenge rosettes, the cover with a ball finial, on a spread circular foot, height 18cm, approx. weight 6.9oz.
By Marius Hammer, a Norwegian silver two-handled tureen and cover, Bergen circa 1915, oval form, spot-hammered decoration, beaded scroll handles with a scroll motif, the pull-off cover with a similar finial, on a raised oval foot, length handle to handle 37cm, approx. weight 49.2oz.
A modern parcel-gilt silver commemorative two-handled rose bowl, by Garrard and Co, London 1990, edition number 75, circular form, gadroon border, on a raised circular foot, with a fluted border, with two silver-gilt rampant lions, one crowned, inscribed 'A Birthday Tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother 4th August 1990', diameter handle to handle 35.5cm, approx. weight 65oz.
By Adrian K A Hope, a pair of modern silver candlesticks, Edinburgh 1995, tapering columns, matted decoration, with two vertical ribs and geometric decoration, plain circular drip pans, on spread circular bases, the bases inscribed 'Stuart Maxwell: Warden 1979 - 1994 From the Incorporation of Goldsmiths of Edinburgh', filled bases, height 31.5cm. (2) Stuart Maxwell (1922-2012) joined the Museum of Antiquities in Edinburgh in 1947 and worked tirelessly for the Scottish museums until he retired in 1982. His work on Scottish Silver was responsible for the fine collections in many of the Scottish Museums. He was a Freeman and later Warden for The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh.
By Malcolm Appleby, a modern Scottish Britannia standard silver political 'Moral Capitalism' beaker, Edinburgh 2012, also marked with the Diamond Jubilee mark, tapering circular form, engraved with intertwining letters 'Moral Capitalism', on a matted background, wavy-edge border, gilded interior, height 6.5cm, approx. weight 4.4oz. The beaker was part of a series designed by Appleby with famous quotes from the then Prime Minister David Cameron.
By Gerald Benney, a modern silver and gold box, London 1966, with incuse number 42, also marked '18K and Sterling 925', and stamped Gerald Benney, London, slender rectangular form, textured sides, the hinged cover with a textured gold and silver lozenge and triangular design, with a thin gold border and thumb-piece, leather lined interior, length 29.7cm, approx. weight 23.9oz. Provenance: A Private Collection. For a similar example see Bonhams, Knightsbridge, Silver and Objects of Vertu including Post War, 4 June 2008, lot 189.
By Gerald Benney, a pair of modern silver-gilt and silver boxes, London 1972, also stamped Gerald Benney, London, rectangular form, textured sides and radiating textured bases, the hinged cover with alternate bands of textured decoration, with a thin plain border and thumb-piece, leather lined interior, length 10.8cm, approx. weight 16.8oz. (2) Provenance: A Private Collection. The boxes were commissioned by Sir Nigel Broackes, CEO of Trafalgar House.
‡ By Rod Kelly, a modern silver centrepiece, London 1990, shaped triangular form, the centre with a circular recess, spot-hammered decoration, chased with oak leaves, acorns, architectural elements, birds and scroll decoration, with gold highlights and gold bird's eye, on a circular foot, inscribed 'Presented to David Mawson on his Retirement by The Partners of Feilden and Mawson, April 1990', length 32.4cm, approx. weight 31oz.
By Hector Miller, aq pair of Winchester College silver-gilt wine coasters, London 1982, limited edition number 71 of 600, circular form, the sides pierced 'WILLIAM OF WYKEHAM, MANNERS MAKYTH MAN', and 'QUATH', with Tudor rose rosettes, wooden bases applied with the arms of Winchester College, diameter 14cm. (2)
An Edwardian silver nef, with import marks for London 1904, importer's mark of John George Piddington, the hull with embossed figures and foliate scroll decoration, the removable deck with a single mast in full sail, and with figures and canons on the deck, on four wheels, height 26cm, approx. weight 19oz.
A William and Mary silver nutmeg grater, maker's mark of TK, probably for Thomas Kedder, London circa 1690, cylindrical form, with a pull-off cover engraved with a tulip, the body with engraved decoration, the removable grater also marked, the base scratch initialled 'B.W', length 5.6cm, approx. weight 0.5oz.
A William and Mary silver nutmeg grater, maker's mark of TK, probably for Thomas Kedder, London circa 1690, cylindrical form, with a pull-off cover engraved with a tulip, the body with engraved decoration, the removable grater also marked, length 6.8cm, approx. weight 0.9oz.
A George III silver nutmeg grater, by Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham 1798, oval form, the pull-off cover with engraved decoration and initialled, hinged base, length 3.5cm, approx. weight 0.6oz., plus an electroplated nutmeg grater, tubular form, hinged cover and side, length 7cm. (2)
A 19th century French silver-gilt pomander, needle case and seal, the foot with control marks, tapering circular form, engine-turned decoration, the ball finial with a screw-off cover and pierced decoration, the base with an engraved matrix seal, length 8.5cm, plus an unmarked pomander, of acorn form, engine-turned decoration, and screw-off compartments, pierced cover, approx. total weight 1.3oz. (2)
Archery interest, a Victorian silver and enamel trophy belt and a silver-mounted quiver, the belt by Wright and Davies, London 1874, the quiver by Brockwell & Son, London 1879, the main buckle formed as two enamelled targets, the centre inscribed 'Cheadle Archery Club Champion Belt Presented by Mrs John Radcliffe 1874', the leather belt mounted with later plaques inscribed with the names and dates of the winners, and with a smaller buckle modelled as a bow, total length 79cm, the quiver of tapering form, plain mounts on a leather body, with a central shield inscribed 'Cheadle Archery Club, Champion Quiver, presented by Thomas H, Sykes, 1879', length 31.4cm. (2)
A George III silver-gilt school medal, by Thomas Phipps, Edward Robinson & James Phipps, London circa 1814, circular form, reeded border, inscribed The Governor's of Christ's Hospital to William Shelduck' the reverse with 'The First Proficient in Drawing 30th Sept. 1814', diameter 4.2cm, approx. weight 0.5oz.
Oxford, All Souls College, Mallard Night, a rare early 19th century gold badge, 1801, circular form, with the mallard-bearer holding a staff on which sits a mallard, the reverse with the Lord Mallard and six officers in gown and full bottomed wigs with staves, with a hole for a ring attachment, diameter 3.2cm, approx. weight 37g. C.E. Mallet's 'A History of the University of Oxford' gives an explanation of this event. Mallard night was January 14, when the so called hunting of the mallard took place. This event happens every bone hundred years. This mythical bird or huge duck was supposed to have been found in the early days of the college in the sink or the drains. Another explanation is that it derives from the discovery of a medieval seal for a certain William Malard, whose device was a four legged gryphon. A silver example is in the Montague Guest Collection in The British Museum with a catalogue entry M.G.193/1493.
Orange Order, George III silver and gilt metal badge, by James Brush, circa 1798, circular form, with an armoured equestrian figure of William III above a plinth numbered '474', and engraved 'J.A.S. Brush, Junr. Dubn. Fecit ', within a ribbon tied laurel wreath, with a ring attachment, diameter 6.8cm. James Brush, of no. 7 St. Andrew's Street, silversmith and medallist. Silver pierced and engraved jewels were often worn by Irish Freemasons during the latter half of the eighteenth century and James Brush was quick to recognize a niche market, providing not only jewels worn by members but also Officers jewels and also Past Masters jewels, the latter being presented to the outgoing Master of each Lodge. In his elaborate trade card of 1802, Brush refers to himself and his son as "Masonic Jewellers to the Grand Lodge of Ireland", also advertising "Jewellery Work in the most Correct and Elegant Stile and Medals for Farming and other Societies done with Taste". Brush was himself a member and in 1792, was involved in founding a "Society for the "Schooling of the Orphan Female Children of Distressed Masons", which led to the foundation of the Masonic Female Orphan School", an institution to which he was to become Treasurer. James Brush was also listed as a seal engraver and as a Madeira wine merchant.
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