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Click here to subscribeA George III silver engraved vinaigrette, by Matthew Linwood, Birmingham 1809, rectangular form, the cover engraved with a man smoking a pipe and walking with his dog, the base with engraved decoration, the interior with a silver-gilt pierced and embossed grille with a basket of fruit and flowers and foliate scroll decoration, length 2.9cm, approx. weight 0.5oz.
A George III novelty silver bag vinaigrette, by Lawrence and Co, Birmingham circa 1815, bag form, with textured foliate motifs on a matted background, the cover with a grapevine border and oval shaped foliate motif, the interior with a pierced and engraved foliate scroll grille, with a chain attachment, length 2.5cm, approx. weight 0.2oz.
A George IV silver vinaigrette, by William Ellerby, London 1825, rectangular form, engine-turned decoration, foliate borders, the interior with a silver-gilt grille, pierced and engraved with flowers, plus a William IV silver snuff box, by William Pugh, Birmingham 1836, rectangular form, engine-turned decoration, foliate scroll border, length 7.3cm, approx. weight 2.9oz. (2)
A Victorian silver and agate vinaigrette, by James Fenton, Birmingham no apparent date letter, shaped oval form, engraved foliate scroll decoration, set with vari-coloured stones, the underside with banded agate panels, the interior with a pierced and engraved silver-gilt grille, length 3.2cm.
A Victorian silver engraved vinaigrette, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1845, rectangular form, engraved with a town scene with a lake and mountains behind, also with sailing boats, foliate scroll borders, the interior with a pierced and engraved grille, hinge a.f, engine-turned sides and base, the underside initialled, length 3.7cm, approx. weight 0.6oz.
A George IV silver-gilt and bloodstone vinaigrette, by John Shaw, Birmingham 1820, rectangular form, the cover and base with bloodstone panels, the sides with reeded decoration, foliate scroll borders, the interior with an engraved and pierced foliate scroll grille, length 2.8cm.
A small collection of three 19th century silver vinaigrettes, comprising: one by Cocks and Bettridge, Birmingham no date letter, oblong form, engraved borders, the interior with a gilded pierced grille, plus a silver-gilt one, Birmingham 1821, grille hinge a.f, engraved decoration, and a small one by Hilliard and Thomason, Birmingham 1876, approx. weight 1.2oz. (3)
A William IV silver vinaigrette, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1834, rectangular form, engraved foliate decoration, foliate border, the interior with a pierced foliate scroll grille, length 4.2cm, plus a George IV silver vinaigrette, by John Lawrence, Birmingham 1829, circular watch case form, engine-turned decoration, approx. weight 0.9oz. (2)
A Victorian silver-gilt mounted scent bottle vinaigrette, by S. Mordan, London 1861, shaped rectangular form, the hinged cover with a push-button clasp and engraved foliate decoration, the base with a vinaigrette, engraved decoration, the hinged cover opens to reveal a pierced foliate grille, length 9.8cm
A mixed lot of silver items, comprising: a silver and enamel cigarette case, by The Adie Brothers, Birmingham 1930, rectangular form, engine-turned decoration, enamelled with the arms of Bedford Modern School, inscribed, plus a set of teaspoons and tongs, two napkin rings, a baby pusher, a knife, a silver-mounted glass bottle, and an Italian bracelet, approx. weighable 13oz. (qty)
A rare silver and enamel ladybird vinaigrette, unmarked circa 1900, with sprung red and black enamelled wings, which open to reveal a pierced foliate scroll grille, the head with black enamel and set with two red eyes, the underside with textured legs, with a ring attachment, length 4.5cm.
A silver and enamel cigarette case, with import marks for London 1926, importer's mark of P H Vogel & Co., rectangular form, with deep green enamel decoration, with engraved borders, gilded interior, inscribed, length 8cm. Provenance: The late Greta Morrison, widow of Bryan Morrison.
An Austrian silver and enamel box in the Japanese taste, with import marks for Glasgow 1925, importer's mark of R.S, rectangular form, cushion sides, the hinged cover with a figural scene with gilt highlights, the reverse with a bird, engraved borders, gilded interior, length 8.2cm, approx. weight 4oz.
A Royal presentation silver cigarette case and accompanying letter from George VI to Lionel Logue, the case by The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, London 1936, rectangular form, engine turned decoration, applied with the Royal Cipher of George VI in gold, gilded interior, length 12.8cm, approx. weight 5.7oz. The letter dated May 17th 1937 and written from Windsor Castle reads: My dear Logue The Queen and I have just viewed the film of our Coronation, and I could not wait to send you a few lines to thank you again for your hard work in helping me prepare for the great day. You know how anxious I was to get my responses right in the abbey, the poor rehearsal adding greatly to my anxiety, but my mind was finally set at ease tonight. Not a moments hesitation or mistake! The same cannot be said of the Bishops of course, nor the pen I used to sign the Oath: the ink got all over my fingers, but fortunately one can hardly make it out. The success was due to your expert supervision and unfailing patience with me over recent months, and I truly don't know how I could have done it without you. I want you to know how grateful I am, not only for your invaluable help with my speech, but for your devoted friendship and encouragement, and I hope you will accept this small gift as a token of my appreciation. Yours very sincerely George R.I dimensions of letter 24.5cm x 18.8cm. (2) Provenance: Lionel Logue, (1880-1953) Herbert Logue, (1883-1954), (Lionel's brother) Charles McGowan and Sons, 14 August 1953 Then by family descent to the current owner. This lot is sold with an accompanying receipt dated 14 August 1953, stating that the case and letter was sold by Herbert Logue, of 54 Clifton Street, Prospect Port, to Charles McGowan of 9 Eton Arcade, Sutherland, in lieu of £27 for the outstanding payment of a graduated pearl necklace with a sapphire and diamond clasp.
A 19th century Russian silver snuff box, Moscow, date rubbed, maker's mark possibly that of I. Kaltykov, rectangular form, with traces of niello decoration, the cover with a horseman, the reverse with military arms, the borders engraved with buildings, length 6.3cm, approx. weight 1.7oz.
A 19th century Russian silver and niello work snuff box, assay master A. Kovalskiy, Moscow 1852 rectangular form, the cover, sides and base with town scenes, within foliate borders, gilded interior, length with foliate scroll niello decoration, with a vacant cartouche, length 10cm, approx. weight 5.7oz.
A mixed lot of silver items, various dates and makers, comprising: a mustard pot, by Holland, Aldewinckle and Slater, London 1910, vase form, beaded borders, on a raised circular foot, with a blue glass liner, a pair of salt cellars in the Art Nouveau manner, Birmingham 1911, a bun pepper pot, London 1930, a salt cellar and spoon, approx. weighable 12.5oz. (6)
A large silver-gilt engraved 'castle-top' table snuff box, by John Linnit, London 1839, shaped rectangular cushion form, the hinged cover with a heavy foliate scroll border and engraved with a view of the original Licensed Victuallers' School in Kennington, London, foliate scroll sides on a matted background, the underside of the base engraved with the names of the Trustees and Committee men, length 13.5cm, approx. weight 16.3oz. Licensed Victuallers' School was founded in 1803 by the Society of Licensed Victuallers. The School was originally in Kennington, and then moved to Slough in 1922 and then to Ascot in 1989.
A George IV silver raised relief snuff box, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1828, rectangular cushion form, the hinged cover cast with a scene of from antiquity of King Solomon meeting the Queen of Sheba, chased sides and foliate border, engine-turned base with a vacant cartouche, gilded interior, length 7.6cm, approx. weight 4oz.
A Victorian silver 'castle-top' card case, The Law Courts Dublin, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1849, rectangular form, the front with a view of The Law Courts with the River Liffey, chased foliate scroll decoration, scroll borders, the reverse with similar decoration, and with an inscribed cartouche, length 9cm, approx. weight 1.5oz.
A Russian silver cigarette box, maker's mark possibly that of M. Ivanov, assay master unknown, St. Petersburg 1876, modelled as a wooden cigar/cigarette box, with simulated wood effect, and with simulated paper labels and straps, inscribed, with traces of gilding, length 13.2cm, approx. weight 8.5oz.
A Victorian presentation silver hip flask, by Thomas Smily, London 1874, oval form, pull-off drinking cup, screw-off cover, engraved with a motto and crest, a monogram and with an image of St. Andrew with his cross, inscribed 'Presented to R.H. Traill Esq. By The St. Andrews Rovers Football Club, 9th April 1875', length 13.5cm, approx. weight 6.5oz. St. Andrew's Rovers FC was a 19th century rugby football club, formed by people of Scottish origin living in London. It was based in Peckham Rye, London and R.H Trail was its first captain. The Club was disbanded in 1878.
A German silver-two handled brandy bowl, by Neresheimer of Hanau, with import marks for London 1910, importer's mark of Berthold Muller, lobed oval form, the pierced side handles with cherub masks, length 24cm, plus a George III silver two-handled sugar bowl, by William Bateman, London 1818, oblong bellied form, fluted girdle, leaf capped scroll handles, approx. total weight 16.2oz. (2)
A pair of late-Victorian novelty silver pepper pots, by Horace Woodward & Co Ltd, London 1897, modelled as shotgun cartridges, height 6cm, plus a single late-Victorian novelty silver shotgun cartridge pepper pot, London 1899, the screw-off cover with traces of enamel, approx. total weight 2.8oz. (3)
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