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Click here to subscribeA William and Mary silver tobacco box and cover, maker's mark only, that of IS with an arrow between, London circa 1690, oval form, the pull-off cover engraved with the arms of Sandys, with narrow rope-work border, later crudely scratched to base 'R.R.B', length 9.4cm, approx. weight 4.9oz. Provenance: Christie's, South Kensington, 20 May 2014, lot 315.
A George III silver swing-handled cream pail, unmarked, possibly Irish, tapering circular form, pierced and embossed with a windmill, buildings and animals in landscape settings, with a blue glass liner, height 7.2cm, approx. weight 1.8oz. The crest is that of Irish families Codd, Lebas, Teeling, Toler and Turpin.
A collection of silver Venetian pattern flatware, various dates and makers including Frederick Elkington, London 1884, some with crests and initials, comprising: twelve table forks, twelve tablespoons, six dessert forks, six dessert spoons, six fish knives, six fish forks, twelve teaspoons, a cased pair of grape scissors, a pair of berry spoons, a sauce ladle, a pair of butter knives, a cased set of eleven teaspoons, tongs and caddy spoon, a cased set of six teaspoons and tongs, six fruit knives and forks, (filled handles), six fish knives and forks, (filled handles), six table knives, plus twelve modern table knives and twelve dessert knives, by Arthur Holder, approx. weighable 135oz. (qty)
A small collection of four silver vesta cases, comprising: a late-Victorian one, the hinged front opens to reveal an oval photograph frame, by Minshull and Latimer, Birmingham 1896, plus one with engraved decoration and a cigar cutter, by William Corke, London 1894, one with a stamp holder and engraved decoration, by William Manton, Chester 1902, and one engraved with a horse's saddle, stirrups, crossed whips and a jockey's hat, by Minshull and Latimer, Birmingham 1894, approx. total weight 4.2oz. (4)
A 19th century Scottish silver-mounted snuff mull, unmarked, conventional form, the border inscribed 'AMOUR AVEC LOYAULTE', the hinged cover with a thistle and inscribed 'William Parr', the front with a shield cartouche, engraved with a crest, length 9.5cm. The crest and motto are those for Parr, of Lythwood, Shropshire.
An Edwardian silver-mounted glass inkwell and double stamp box, with a watch holder, by J. Grinsell and Sons, Birmingham 1904, rectangular form, the hinged cover set with a pocket watch, the front hinged cover opens to reveal two stamp compartments and also with a pen well, length 10.8cm.
A four-piece Russian silver and enamel serving set, 1896-1908, comprising: a sugar sifting spoon, a pair of sugar tongs, a sugar spoon/caddy spoon and a serving fork, with vari-coloured foliate scroll decoration on a matted background, twisted stems, approx. weight 5.5oz. (4)
By Stratford Applied Arts Studies, an Arts and Crafts silver Monteith bowl, Birmingham 1920, circular form, castellated border, embossed with galleons and fluted decoration, lion mask drop ring handles, the front embossed with the arms of The Royal Exchange Assurance Company, on a raised circular foot, inscribed 'THE CORPORATION OF THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. BICENTNARY 22nd JUNE 1920', diameter 28cm, height 24cm, approx. weight 56.5oz.
A George III silver livery badge, by Robert Garrard, London 1812, oval form, rope-work border, the centre with the crest of The Earls of Cork and Orrery, the reverse dated 1813, and with four ring attachments, length 11.7cm, approx. weight 3oz. Provenance: Sanda Lipton, 10th June 2003. The crest is that of Boyle, ensigned by the coronet appropriate to Viscount Dungarvan, courtesy title of the heir apparent to the Earl of Cork. Edmund William Boyle, eldest son of the 8th Earl held the title from his birth in 1798, but died without succeeding in 1826.
A silver wax jack, by S. Blanckensee and Sons, Birmingham 1931, in the 18th century manner, on a shaped circular base pierced with foliate scroll decoration, gadroon border, scroll handle, with a scissor action wick holder/cutter, on four claw and ball feet, height 14cm, approx. weight 6oz.
λA George III presentation silver tea urn, by Wakelin and Taylor, London 1783, urn form, scroll handles, beaded borders, fluted tap with a stained ivory handle, the front with an armorial, the raised pull-off cover with a cone finial, on a raised square base, the front inscribed 'The Gift of the Right Honourable Robert Lord Visct. Arundell Gallway', height 36.5cm, approx. weight 41.5oz. The arms are those of Bower, originally of Bridlington, Yorkshire, with Seymour in pretence.
λAn 18th century silver-mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, unmarked, circa 1740, cartouche form, the hinged cover with ribbed decoration and inlaid with figures and birds, the base inlaid with two birds, length 9.7cm, together with an 18th century French gold Fiddle, Thread and Shell pattern snuff spoon, length 4.2cm, approx. weight 4.1g. (2) Provenance: purchased in these rooms, 21 January 2014, lot 700.
A Victorian presentation silver ewer, by George Angell, London 1859, baluster form, scroll handle, engraved with classical figures and scroll decoration, beaded borders, on a circular foot, inscribed 'Presented to B. Huntsman Esq. on his relinquishing the Manor of Camston by a few friends as a memento of his kindness in having allowed them to course over the same, January 1867', height 32.5cm, approx. weight 17.5oz.
A George II silver Hanoverian pattern straining spoon, by Edward Pocock, London 1734, the reverse of the terminal with a crest, the oval bowl with pierced decoration, length 29.3cm, approx. weight 3.5oz. The crest is that used by several families including: Amos, Arundel, Popham, Westall and Whateley.
A Victorian novelty silver drum mustard pot, by Charles and George Fox, London 1855, the drum with rope bindings, strap scroll handle, the hinged cover with drumstick thumb-piece and engraved with a crest and motto, with a blue glass liner, height 8.3cm, approx. weight 6.9oz. The crest and motto are those of Garroway.
A Victorian silver engraved 'castle-top' card case, an abbey by a lake, by Cronin and Wheeler, Birmingham 1846, rectangular form, the front with an abbey by a lake, with boats in the foreground and a bridge and hills behind, engraved foliate scroll decoration, the reverse with similar scroll decoration and engine-turning, and with a vacant cartouche, length 9.6cm, approx. weight 2.1oz. Provenance: Objects of Vertu and Miniatures, Christie's, South Kensington, 12 May 1998, lot 209.
A George III silver presentation silver box, by John Reily, London 1822, circular form, the cover engraved with a coat of arms, the base engraved: 'To Sir John Henry Pelly on his appointment as Governor of the Hudson Bay Company from his friend & colleague Earl Bathurst Secretary of State (War & Colonies) 1822,' gilt interior, the side with a crest, diameter 9cm, approx. weight 4.9oz. Provenance: Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu, Bonhams, 25th November 2009, lot 28. Bonhams footnote: 'John Henry Pelly of Upton, Essex (31 March 1777-13 August 1852) was Governor of Hudson's Bay Company for 30 years. He was a fourth-generation sailor turned London merchant appointed to the Hudson's Bay Company at the time of its merger with the North West Company. Instrumental in enlarging the company's trading rights and active Arctic exploration led to Pelly's name commemorated on many geographical features in the Yukon and Arctic. He was created baronet in 1840, eighteen years after the date on the present lot. As a director and, finally (1841-2), Governor of the Bank of England, Pelly solidified the deep relationship between the Company and the Bank. By his marriage (1807) to Emma Boulton of Thorncroft, Surrey, he had nine sons, six of whom also reproduced vigorously, and two daughters who did not. Pelly inherited the Upton estate from the family of his grandmother, nιe Hinde'.
PLEASE NOTE: This vinaigrette is NOT Westminster Abbey as previously catalogued, and is possibly Lincoln Cathedral. A Victorian silver engraved vinaigrette, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1843, rectangular form, the hinged cover with an engraved scene of a cathedral, the interior with a silver-gilt pierced and engraved foliate scroll grille, scroll borders, the base with engraved tartan decoration, the base with a vacant cartouche, length 3.7cm, approx. weight 0.6oz.
A Victorian silver 'castle-top' vinaigrette, St. George's Hall, Liverpool, by Edward Smith, Birmingham 1854, rectangular form, the hinged cover with a raised view of the Hall, the interior with a pierced and engraved foliate scroll grille, foliate scroll borders, the sides and base with engine-turned decoration, the base with a vacant cartouche, length 4.7cm, approx. weight 1.4oz. Provenance: Objects of Vertu, The property of the Late Diana Keggie, Christie's South Kensington, London, 30th November 2005, lot 55.
A Victorian Scottish 'Marrow Bone Club' silver marrow scoop, by J. Mackay, Edinburgh 1852, the terminal with the applied marrow bone motif below the motto 'Nil Nisi Bonum', the front with a crest, the reverse of the terminal inscribed 'William Mackenzie', length 23.4cm, approx. weight 3.5oz. Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, 14 December 1999, lot 25.
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