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A Queen Anne silver-gilt gorget, maker's mark only, that of Louis Cuny, London circa 1705, conventional form, with two holes

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Lot 1697

A Queen Anne silver-gilt gorget, maker's mark only, that of Louis Cuny, London circa 1705, conventional form, with two holes and acanthus mounts, the centre with an armorial shield within foliate mantling and an oval wreath, with matted decoration, length 15cm, approx. weight 5.8oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's, New York, 21 October 2003, lot 427.The arms are those of Thomas Cotton of Combermere (d. 1745). In 1689 he married Philadelphia, daughter of Sir Thomas Lynch of Esher, Surrey, who succeeded his father as 2nd baronet in 1712.

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A Victorian novelty silver smelling salts/scent bottle, by E. H. Stockwell, London 1882, also with a Victorian lozenge mark f

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Lot 1698

A Victorian novelty silver smelling salts/scent bottle, by E. H. Stockwell, London 1882, also with a Victorian lozenge mark for 11 November 1881, and retailed by P & F Schafer, 27 Piccadilly, modelled as an onion, with textured onion skin, the underside with roots and a turn-action pop-up section, the hinged cover opens to reveal a glass bottle, height 5.5oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Phillips, London, 19 November 1999, lot 128.

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A pierced silver-gilt Bezoar-stone holder, unmarked, probably Indian late-17th/early-18th century, ovoid form with a gilded b

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Lot 1699

A pierced silver-gilt Bezoar-stone holder, unmarked, probably Indian late-17th/early-18th century, ovoid form with a gilded band around the middle, with openwork scrolling foliate decoration, and each end with a rosette motif, with silver liner, diameter 3.7cm, approx. weight 1.2oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's East, The Estate of Duane Voth, 13 December 1994.

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A 19th century Italian silver-gilt mounted micro-mosaic and brown aventurine snuff box, by Giovanni Andrea Mascelli, Rome cir

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Lot 1700

A 19th century Italian silver-gilt mounted micro-mosaic and brown aventurine snuff box, by Giovanni Andrea Mascelli, Rome circa 1830-40, rectangular form, the hinged cover with a micro-mosaic panel of Pliny's Doves within a plain border, plain mounts, length 8.9cm.Provenance: A Private Collection.

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A 19th century silver and agate vinaigrette, unmarked circa 1860, probably Scottish, baluster form, the hinge cover engraved

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Lot 1701

A 19th century silver and agate vinaigrette, unmarked circa 1860, probably Scottish, baluster form, the hinge cover engraved with initials, set with various panels of hardstones, engraved decoration, the hinged cover opens to reveal a silver-gilt pierced and engraved grille, on a circular foot, height 7.8cm.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Sotheby's Colonnade, 27 February 1997, lot 66.

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A 19th century silver and agate vinaigrette, unmarked circa 1850, probably Scottish, octagonal baluster form, set with variou

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Lot 1703

A 19th century silver and agate vinaigrette, unmarked circa 1850, probably Scottish, octagonal baluster form, set with various Scottish hardstone cabochons, the hinged cover opens to reveal a silver-gilt pierced and engraved grille, on an octagonal foot, height 7.8cm.Provenance: A Private Collection. Sotheby's, Stokesay Court, 28 September 1994, lot 1220.

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A William and Mary silver 'squeeze action' spice box, maker's mark of W.F crowned, PR crowned, London circa 1690, oval form

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Lot 1705

A William and Mary silver 'squeeze action' spice box, maker's mark of W.F crowned, PR crowned, London circa 1690, oval form, the hinged cover engraved with a squirrel within scroll decoration, the sides and base with engraved and scroll decoration, length 3.8cm, approx. weight 0.52oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Woolley and Wallis, Salisbury, 25 January 2001, lot 67. Phillips, London, 10 October 1980.

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A William and Mary silver 'squeeze action' spice box, maker's mark of PR crowned, London circa 1690, oval form, the hinged

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Lot 1706

A William and Mary silver 'squeeze action' spice box, maker's mark of PR crowned, London circa 1690, oval form, the hinged cover engraved with a townscape scene, the sides and base with scroll decoration, length 3.8cm, approx. weight 0.45oz.Provenance: A Private Collection.

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An early-18th century silver tobacco rasp case,unmarked, circa 1720,shaped oval form, with a smaller and larger flush-hinged

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Lot 1707

An early-18th century silver tobacco rasp case,unmarked, circa 1720,shaped oval form, with a smaller and larger flush-hinged compartment, engraved strapwork decoration, with an armorial within drape mantling, gilded interior, length 13.4cm, approx. weight 3.3oz.Provenance: A Private Collection.Purchased from Sotheby's, London, 20 November 2003, lot 164.The armorial is that of Paget.

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A William and Mary silver 'squeeze action' spice box, maker's mark of Thomas Tysoe, London circa 1690, oval form, the hinge

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Lot 1708

A William and Mary silver 'squeeze action' spice box, maker's mark of Thomas Tysoe, London circa 1690, oval form, the hinged cover engraved with cherub holding flowers in a townscape scene, below the motto 'Tousjurs De Mesme', the sides and base with scroll decoration, length 34.2cm, approx. weight 0.6oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Christie's New York, 16 April 1999, 209.

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A William III silver 'squeeze action' snuff box, maker's mark of J.W with a fish above, possibly for John Wilkins, London ci

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Lot 1709

A William III silver 'squeeze action' snuff box, maker's mark of J.W with a fish above, possibly for John Wilkins, London circa 1699, rectangular form, the slightly raised cover and base engraved with a bird within foliate scroll decoration, length 5cm, approx. weight 1oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Woolley and Wallis, Salisbury 26 October 2001, lot 69. Phillips, London, 2 February 1985.

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An early-18th century silver triple snuff box, unmarked, circa 1720, cartouche form, with three flush-hinged covers with engr

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Lot 1710

An early-18th century silver triple snuff box, unmarked, circa 1720, cartouche form, with three flush-hinged covers with engraved borders, length 9.4cm, approx. weight 2.5oz.Provenance: A Private Collection.

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A George IV silver-gilt presentation snuff box, by John Reily, London 1824, cartouche form, chased foliate scroll decoration

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Lot 1711

A George IV silver-gilt presentation snuff box, by John Reily, London 1824, cartouche form, chased foliate scroll decoration on a matted background, scroll thumb-piece, the hinged cover set with a gold circular plaque with two armorial shields and inscribed 'Johanni Barton Armo Beneficii in rebus Dubiis amiciti aeque haereditariae Haud immemor D.D.AB. MDCCCXXVIII', engine-turned base with a rosette, length 9cm, approx. weight 6oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's New York, 18 October 1994, lot 211.The arms are those of Barton and Borodaile.

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A George IV Irish presentation silver-gilt snuff box, by Henry Flavell, Dublin 1827, rectangular cushion form, the sides and

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Lot 1715

A George IV Irish presentation silver-gilt snuff box, by Henry Flavell, Dublin 1827, rectangular cushion form, the sides and borders chased with roses, thistles and shamrock, on a matted background, the hinged cover inscribed 'A grateful family deeply sensible of the benefit and comfort they have derived from the eminent surgical skill, tender and kind attention, on a most trying occasion beg Sur. Smyley to accept this small token of their united regard', the underside with an armorial, in a fitted velvet lined red case, length 9.5cm, approx. weight 6.8oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Sotheby's London, 22 May 1997, lot 151. The armorial is that of Smiley.

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A Victorian silver-mounted cameo glass swan head scent bottle, by Thomas Webb and Sons, marked with a registration number RD1

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Lot 1725

A Victorian silver-mounted cameo glass swan head scent bottle, by Thomas Webb and Sons, marked with a registration number RD1109, the mount by S. Mordan, London 1884, the bill of dark turquoise lightening to white feathers by the cover, screw-of cover, in a fitted case, length 17cm.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Phillips, London, 10 April 2001, lot 449.

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A Victorian novelty silver-gilt owl scent bottle, by S. Mordan and Co., London 1894, tapering blue glass body, the screw-off

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Lot 1726

A Victorian novelty silver-gilt owl scent bottle, by S. Mordan and Co., London 1894, tapering blue glass body, the screw-off cover with textured feathers and set with glass eyes, with a chain and ring attachment, length 5.2cm.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Phillips, London, 10 April 2001, lot 360.

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A Victorian novelty silver-gilt scent flask, by Thomas Johnson, London 1888, scallop shell form, with shells and simulated co

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Lot 1727

A Victorian novelty silver-gilt scent flask, by Thomas Johnson, London 1888, scallop shell form, with shells and simulated coral decoration, bayonet fitting screw-off cover, the sides with textured wavy decoration, with a chain and ring attachment, length 9.2cm, approx. weight 2.2oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Phillips, London 10 April 2001, lot 372.

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A Victorian silver-mounted Stourbridge cameo glass scent bottle, the mount by David & Lionel Spiers, Birmingham date letter r

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Lot 1728

A Victorian silver-mounted Stourbridge cameo glass scent bottle, the mount by David & Lionel Spiers, Birmingham date letter rubbed, oval conical form, with white flowers on an amber-coloured ground, screw-off cover, with a stopper, in a fitted case, length 17cm.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Phillips, London, 13 September 2000, lot 31.

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A Victorian silver-gilt mounted scent bottle/vinaigrette, by S. Mordan and Co., London 1880, rounded rectangular form, plain

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Lot 1729

A Victorian silver-gilt mounted scent bottle/vinaigrette, by S. Mordan and Co., London 1880, rounded rectangular form, plain mounts, with a push-button hinged cover, the base with a hinged cover which opens to reveal a pierced and engraved foliate scroll grille, length 9cm. Provenance: A Private Collection.

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A Victorian silver and enamel scent bottle, by S. Mordan & Co., London 1887, circular form, the front enamelled with sprays o

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Lot 1730

A Victorian silver and enamel scent bottle, by S. Mordan & Co., London 1887, circular form, the front enamelled with sprays of blue and white flowers, screw-off cover, length 6.5cm, approx. weight 1oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Phillips, London 10 April 2001, lot 355.

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A Victorian silver-gilt scent bottle/vinaigrette, by Henry Dee, London 1872, faceted baluster form, clear glass body, the pus

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Lot 1731

A Victorian silver-gilt scent bottle/vinaigrette, by Henry Dee, London 1872, faceted baluster form, clear glass body, the push button hinged cover, with initials, the base with a clear hinged cover which opens to reveal a pierced and engraved grille, length 10.5cm.Provenance: A Private Collection.

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A late-Victorian novelty silver-gilt scent bottle, by Saunders and Shepherd, Chester, date letter worn, modelled as a chick a

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Lot 1733

A late-Victorian novelty silver-gilt scent bottle, by Saunders and Shepherd, Chester, date letter worn, modelled as a chick and egg, screw-off cover, simulated feather decoration, length 3.8cm, approx. weight 0.2oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Phillips, London 10 April 2001, lot 359.

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A Victorian novelty silver-mounted porcelain bird egg scent bottle, by S. Mordan, London 1885, also with a registration numbe

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Lot 1735

A Victorian novelty silver-mounted porcelain bird egg scent bottle, by S. Mordan, London 1885, also with a registration number 20772, the duck egg-coloured body with speckle decoration, plain screw-off cover, length 6.3cm.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Phillips, London 10 April 2001, lot 358.

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A George III silver-gilt Gothic revival stand and a cut-glass scent bottle, by William Eaton, London 1829, upright hexagonal

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Lot 1736

A George III silver-gilt Gothic revival stand and a cut-glass scent bottle, by William Eaton, London 1829, upright hexagonal form, with Gothic columns, on a raised stepped hexagonal base, with a later cut glass scent bottle, total height 31.5cm.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Hobbs and Chambers, Cirencester, 11 October 1995, lot 521.

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A late-19th century Japanese silver scent flask, with a worn signature, compressed baluster form, screw-off cover with a chai

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Lot 1737

A late-19th century Japanese silver scent flask, with a worn signature, compressed baluster form, screw-off cover with a chain attachment, the body embossed with Irises, on a textured background, length 10cm, approx. weight 1.6oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's South Kensington,13 March 2001.

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A Victorian novelty silver mustard pot, by Thomas and Frederick Francis, London 1855, modelled as a grotesque mask with a bea

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Lot 1738

A Victorian novelty silver mustard pot, by Thomas and Frederick Francis, London 1855, modelled as a grotesque mask with a beard, animal ears and two animal hind legs, with a scroll tail and textured fur decoration, hinged cover, later blue glass liner, height 7.8cm, approx. weight 5.8oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Bonhams, London, 29 November 2002, lot 152.

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A George IV silver dish wedge, by John Reily, London 1823, rectangular stepped form, length 12.9cm, approx. weight 3.7oz.Prov

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Lot 1739

A George IV silver dish wedge, by John Reily, London 1823, rectangular stepped form, length 12.9cm, approx. weight 3.7oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Sotheby's Colonnade, 10 October 1996, lot 415.

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A George II West-Country silver lemon strainer, by Pentecost Symons of Plymouth, Exeter 1748, oval form, simple scroll handle

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Lot 1741

A George II West-Country silver lemon strainer, by Pentecost Symons of Plymouth, Exeter 1748, oval form, simple scroll handle, pierced decoration, length 11.6cm, approx. weight 2.5oz.Provenance: A Private Collection.

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A George III silver wig powderer, possibly by William Parker, London 1806, globular form, the screw-off pierced cover with a

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Lot 1742

A George III silver wig powderer, possibly by William Parker, London 1806, globular form, the screw-off pierced cover with a knop finial, on a raised circular base, rope-work borders, height 8.8cm, approx. weight 3.2oz.Provenance: A Private Collection.

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A George III Irish silver inkstand, by James Warren, Dublin circa 1760, rectangular form, with a pen well and three recesses

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Lot 1743

A George III Irish silver inkstand, by James Warren, Dublin circa 1760, rectangular form, with a pen well and three recesses for bottles, fluted spread handle, on four bracket feet, with three later unmarked mounted glass bottles, one with a crest, length 13.7cm, approx. weight 5.2oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from James Adams, Dublin, 11 March 1998, lot 180.

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An 18th century Scottish silver snuff mull, unmarked circa 1750, oval baluster form, the front with an armorial within foliat

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Lot 1744

An 18th century Scottish silver snuff mull, unmarked circa 1750, oval baluster form, the front with an armorial within foliate mantling, the hinged cover with a crest, gilded interior, height 5.7cm, approx. weight 2.3oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Bonhams, Knightsbridge, 29 June 1993, lot 34. The armorial and crest are that of Baynham.

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A George III Irish silver double snuff box, by James Kennedy, Dublin circa 1787, oval navette form, bright-cut decoration, th

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Lot 1745

A George III Irish silver double snuff box, by James Kennedy, Dublin circa 1787, oval navette form, bright-cut decoration, the flush hinged cover engraved with a crest and motto and inscribed 'Charles Duke of Rutland, Lord Lieut of Ireland, February 25th 1784, died at the Phoenix Lodge 1787, aged 33', the base also with a flush-hinged cover inscribed 'Board of Green Cloth, Dublin Castle G. D. Pochin Steward', gilded interior, length 9cm, approx. weight 4.9oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's London, 21 May 1986, lot 172. The crest is that of the Dukedom of Rutland within the Order of the Garter for Charles, 4th Duke (1754-1787). He was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1784 - 1787.

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A George III silver snuff box, by Thropp & Taylor, Birmingham 1811, boat shape, engraved decoration, the flush-hinged cover e

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Lot 1746

A George III silver snuff box, by Thropp & Taylor, Birmingham 1811, boat shape, engraved decoration, the flush-hinged cover engraved with a Bacchanalian cherub in a chariot being pulled by reindeer, gilded interior, length 7.2cm, approx. weight 1.1oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's, South Kensington, 4 July 2000, lot 159.

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An 18th century silver Butterfield, signed Butterfield, Paris, rectangular form, canted corners, with a spring-folding indica

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Lot 1747

An 18th century silver Butterfield, signed Butterfield, Paris, rectangular form, canted corners, with a spring-folding indicator, engraved with European cities, length 7.8cm.Provenance: A Private Collection.

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By Omar Ramsden, an Arts and Crafts silver cigarette case, London 1939, also engraved 'Omar Ramsden Me Fecit', rectangular fo

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Lot 1748

By Omar Ramsden, an Arts and Crafts silver cigarette case, London 1939, also engraved 'Omar Ramsden Me Fecit', rectangular form, spot hammered body, the front with tree ring decoration and an acorn and oak leaf border, the reverse with acorns, gilded interior, inscribed 'Martin Grey, 1939', length 8.3cm, approx. weight 3.7oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's London, 28 April 1986, lot 17.

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By Omar Ramsden, an Arts and Crafts silver snuff box, London 1929, also engraved 'Omar Ramsden Me Fecit', oval form, spot-ham

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Lot 1749

By Omar Ramsden, an Arts and Crafts silver snuff box, London 1929, also engraved 'Omar Ramsden Me Fecit', oval form, spot-hammered decoration, the hinged cover chased with two crests and the motto 'Keep Tryst Watch', length 9.8cm, approx. weight 3.9oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. The crests and motto are for Belches and Forbes.

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By Omar Ramsden, an Arts and Crafts silver-mounted mazer bowl, London 1928, circular bellied form, the spot-hammered tapering

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Lot 1750

By Omar Ramsden, an Arts and Crafts silver-mounted mazer bowl, London 1928, circular bellied form, the spot-hammered tapering mounted with a pierced castellated border, on a raised circular foot with a rope-work border, diameter 21cm, height 12cm.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Phillips, London 13 May 1994, lot 50.

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By Omar Ramsden, an Arts and Crafts silver two-handled bowl, London 1935, also engraved 'OMAR RAMSDEN ME FECIT', circular for

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Lot 1751

By Omar Ramsden, an Arts and Crafts silver two-handled bowl, London 1935, also engraved 'OMAR RAMSDEN ME FECIT', circular form, spot-hammered decoration, with two cast child and scroll handles, on a circular foot, in the original cardboard box, the inside with a label 'Hand-Wrought and Chiselled Silver Designed and Made by Omar Ramsden, Saint Dunstans, Seymour Place London SW10', length handle to handle 18.2cm, approx. weight 10.6oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Phillips, London, 24 April, 1998, lot 4.

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A pair of George III silver-gilt muffin dishes and covers, by Emes and Barnard, London 1813/14, circular form, with lobed bor

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Lot 1752

A pair of George III silver-gilt muffin dishes and covers, by Emes and Barnard, London 1813/14, circular form, with lobed borders, and with an integral hot water compartment with screw-off cover, the centres engraved with an armorial, domed pull-off covers with snake handles and with armorials, on three bun feet, diameter 20cm, approx. weight 61.2oz. (2)Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Sotheby's, London, 10 June 1993, lot 63.

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A George III silver teapot and stand, by Henry Green, London 1792, oval form, bright-cut foliate decoration and borders, wood

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Lot 1753

A George III silver teapot and stand, by Henry Green, London 1792, oval form, bright-cut foliate decoration and borders, wooden scroll handle and finial, flush-hinged domed cover, engraved with two cartouches, one initialled, tapering spout, the stand of oval form, with similar decoration, on four feet, length handle to spout 30.2cm, approx. weight 30oz. (2)Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased form Sotheby's, London 9 November 1995, lot 188A.

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A George III silver argyle, by Aaron Lestourgeon, London 1773, cylindrical form, the pull-off cover with a beaded border and

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Lot 1754

A George III silver argyle, by Aaron Lestourgeon, London 1773, cylindrical form, the pull-off cover with a beaded border and cone final, wooden scroll handle, the handle socket with a hinged cover for the water compartment, height 11.5cm, approx. weight 9.3oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased at Sotheby's London, 28 April 1999, lot 247.

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A George III presentation silver-gilt two-handled cup and cover, by Story and Elliott, London 1812, campana form, with an app

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Lot 1756

A George III presentation silver-gilt two-handled cup and cover, by Story and Elliott, London 1812, campana form, with an applied band of trailing vines, simulated double snake handles with classical heads, later inscribed 'Presented by The Marquis of Chandos, July 1831', above part-fluted decoration, on a raised circular foot, the pull-off cover with a cauliflower finial, in a fitted two-handled mahogany case, height 28cm, approx. weight 49.2oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Sotheby's 11 March 1993, lot 160.

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A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket, by Henry Chawner, London 1791, circular wire-work form, pierced and engraved

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Lot 1757

A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket, by Henry Chawner, London 1791, circular wire-work form, pierced and engraved frieze, reeded borders and swing-handle, on a raised circular foot on a square base, with a blue glass liner, engraved with a crest, height handle raised 16cm, approx. weight 6.7oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. The crest is that of Thistlewayte.

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A George III silver-mounted salt-glazed stoneware jug, the mounts by IT, possibly John Tweedie, London 1799, baluster form, d

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Lot 1759

A George III silver-mounted salt-glazed stoneware jug, the mounts by IT, possibly John Tweedie, London 1799, baluster form, decorated with a hunting scene, domed hinged cover with a pierced thumb-piece, the inside of the cover engraved 'F & C' below a crown, for Fauconberg & Conyers inventory mark, height 23cm.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased at Woolley and Wallis, 19 October 2005, lot 829.

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An Indian colonial silver Beefsteak Club mug, probably by Mair and Robertson, Calcutta circa 1800, tapering circular form, sc

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Lot 1760

An Indian colonial silver Beefsteak Club mug, probably by Mair and Robertson, Calcutta circa 1800, tapering circular form, scroll handle, applied girdle, engraved 'Beef and Liberty', and engraved with a crest and motto for Marjoribanks, above an engraved a griddle, height 10.3cm, approx. weight 13oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Sotheby's, New York, 20 May 2004, lot 85.The Beefsteak Club has its origins in the 18th century, and there were several clubs of the same name in which male diners celebrated the beefsteak as a symbol of liberty and prosperity. The forerunner of the present club was founded in 1735, and members wore a uniform of blue coats and buff waistcoats, with buttons bearing the insignia of a gridiron and the motto 'Beef and Liberty'. Situated in Irving Street, London, the club consists of a single dining room above a shop, with a central table laid with silver, at which members are served lunch and dinner, which originally consisted a beefsteak, followed by toasted cheese and Port. Membership is a mixture of politicians, philosophers, writers, journalists, actors and academics, and restricted to around 300.

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A George III silver tea urn, by Francis Butty and Nicholas Dumee, London 1769, vase form, the pull-off handle with a flame fi

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Lot 1763

A George III silver tea urn, by Francis Butty and Nicholas Dumee, London 1769, vase form, the pull-off handle with a flame finial, flying bifurcated scroll handles, gadroon borders with shell motifs, engraved with an armorial within foliate mantling, the tap with a wooden handle, bayonet fitting circular foot, which removes to fit the hot heating rod, height 50.5cm, approx. weight 96oz.Provenance: A Private Collection.

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A George III silver two-handled tray, by Robert Sharp, London 1791, oval form, pierced with foliate scroll decoration in a ma

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Lot 1764

A George III silver two-handled tray, by Robert Sharp, London 1791, oval form, pierced with foliate scroll decoration in a mazarine manner, the centre with an armorial, reeded borders and leaf capped handles, on four bracket feet, length handle to handle 59cm, approx. weight 69oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased at Christie's New York, 18 October 1994, lot 376. The arms are those of Pinney quartering with those of Pretor and impaling Dickinson.

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A George III presentation silver two-handled cup and cover, by Thomas Whipham and Charles Wright, London 1763, baluster form,

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Lot 1765

A George III presentation silver two-handled cup and cover, by Thomas Whipham and Charles Wright, London 1763, baluster form, leaf-capped scroll handles, engraved with an armorial within foliate mantling, part-fluted decoration, on a raised circular foot, the pull-off cover with a scroll fluted finial, engraved 'Presented to Joseph Sikes, Esq. by Robert Taylor M.D. Physician ordinary to his Majesty King George II', height 36.5cm, approx. weight 63.5oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Dreweatt and Neate, Newbury, 21 July 1993, lot 221. The armorial is that of Sikes impaling Heron.

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A large George III silver-gilt salver, maker's mark IM, London 1807, circular form, shell and scroll border, the centre with

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Lot 1766

A large George III silver-gilt salver, maker's mark IM, London 1807, circular form, shell and scroll border, the centre with chased foliate scroll decoration and with a central armorial, on four foliate bracket feet, diameter 52cm, approx. weight 138oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased Bonhams, Knightsbridge, London, 20 December 1988, lot 241.

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A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket, by Richard Morton, Sheffield 1777, circular form, pierced decoration, with en

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Lot 1767

A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket, by Richard Morton, Sheffield 1777, circular form, pierced decoration, with engraved swags and chased acanthus leaf decoration, beaded borders and swing-handle, on a circular foot, with initials and a later blue glass liner, height with handle raised 15.5cm, approx. weight 4.5oz.Provenance: A Private Collection.

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A set of six George III silver salt cellars, by John Edwards, London 1792, circular form, part-fluted decoration, on three fo

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Lot 1768

A set of six George III silver salt cellars, by John Edwards, London 1792, circular form, part-fluted decoration, on three foliate capped fluted legs with a reeded support, gilded bowls, engraved with a crest, height 6.2cm, approx. weight 21oz. (6)Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Bonhams, Knightsbridge, 27 February 1996, lot 113.

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A George III Irish silver dish ring, by John Laughlin, Dublin circa 1780, tapering circular form, pierced and engraved with u

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Lot 1769

A George III Irish silver dish ring, by John Laughlin, Dublin circa 1780, tapering circular form, pierced and engraved with urns and foliate scroll decoration, engraved with a crest, the inside engraved with an inventory number '512', diameter 18.8cm, approx. weight 9oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Sotheby's, New York, 23 April 1993, lot 258. The crest is that of Dillon, Donovan, Hougham and Mansel.

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A pair of George III silver wine coasters,by Robert Garrard, London 1816,circular form, the high sides pierced with foliate s

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Lot 1770

A pair of George III silver wine coasters,by Robert Garrard, London 1816,circular form, the high sides pierced with foliate scroll decoration, the silver linings with a crest, on wooden bases, height 6.2cm, diameter 15.4cm. (2)Provenance: A Private Collection.Purchased from Phillips, London, 22 July 1994, lot 103.

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A set of four George IV silver two-handled salt cellars, by John Bridge, London 1825, fluted circular form, lead capped scrol

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Lot 1771

A set of four George IV silver two-handled salt cellars, by John Bridge, London 1825, fluted circular form, lead capped scroll handles, foliate scroll borders, gilded bowls, on circular bases, diameter handle to handle12.5cm, approx. weight 38.5oz. (4)Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Phillips, London, 24 August 1990, lot 166.

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A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket, by Thomas Daniell, London 1778, vase form, with alternating panels of matted

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Lot 1772

A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket, by Thomas Daniell, London 1778, vase form, with alternating panels of matted and plain decoration, below pierced foliate scrolls and slats, beaded swing-handle and borders on a raised square base, with a blue glass liner, height 14cm, approx. weight 6.4oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Sotheby's, London, 10 March 1994, lot 197.

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A pair of George III silver snuffer trays and scissor snuffers, by William Bateman, London 1824, rectangular form, shell and

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Lot 1773

A pair of George III silver snuffer trays and scissor snuffers, by William Bateman, London 1824, rectangular form, shell and gadroon borders, the centre with armorial shields within foliate scroll mantling, the scissors snuffers with foliate scroll decoration on a matted background, ring handles, engraved with armorial shields, length of tray 22.8cm, approx. weight 23oz. (4)Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's, London, 22 November 1995, lot 77.

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A pair of George III silver chambersticks, by Storey and Elliot, London 1810, rounded rectangular form, shell and gadroon bor

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Lot 1774

A pair of George III silver chambersticks, by Storey and Elliot, London 1810, rounded rectangular form, shell and gadroon borders, leaf-capped scroll handles, with conical snuffers and two pairs of unmarked silver and steel candle trimmers, the main body with an armorial, the other pieces with a crest, length 17.8cm, approx. weighable 45.9oz. (2)Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Christie's, London 14 October 1992. The armorial is that of Bain and another.

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A George III silver salver, by John Hutson, London 1789, oval form, bright-cut decoration, the centre with an armorial, reede

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Lot 1775

A George III silver salver, by John Hutson, London 1789, oval form, bright-cut decoration, the centre with an armorial, reeded border, on four bracket feet, length 47.3cm, approx. weight 62.7oz.Provenance: A Private Collection. The armorial is for Gunn, Jones, Thornton and others.

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A large silver porringer, cover and stand, with cancelled marks, and London Assay Office marks for 2007, circular form, flyte

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Lot 1776

A large silver porringer, cover and stand, with cancelled marks, and London Assay Office marks for 2007, circular form, flyted decoration, scroll handled, with two vacant cartouches, fluted pull-off cover with a flyted finial, the base of circular form, diameter of base 36.7cm, approx. weight 85oz. Provenance: A Private Collection.

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A George III silver salver, by Crouch and Hannam, London 1792, oval form, bright-cut foliate decoration, the centre with a cr

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Lot 1777

A George III silver salver, by Crouch and Hannam, London 1792, oval form, bright-cut foliate decoration, the centre with a crest, reeded border, on four bracket feet, length 44.4cm, approx. weight 48.3oz.Provenance: A Private Collection.

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