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Click here to subscribeJeanne Hallee (1880-1914) ball or presentation gown, 1903, with woven label as part of the waistband, `3 Rue Ville L`Eveque`, of ivory satin, the bodice and skirt adorned with silver bugle beaded rose trails, the bodice also inset with chemical lace; together with the remains of a Jeanne Hallee pink satin gown with matching embroidered train and an ivory satin skirt, (6)
A pink satin Worth ball gown the label numbered for 1902 but construction circa 1913-18, the woven signature label stamped 57821 and applied to broad petersham waistband, with elaborate beaded and paste inset palmette which meanders from right shoulder to left front, broad silver bobbin lace trim, separate chiffon lace edged inner skirt, pointed train with arm-loop for dancing, bust 92cm, 36in, (2)
A beaded flapper dress and evening coat, late 1920s, comprising: pale primrose muslin gown with white and silver bugle beads, dress bust 92cm, 36in; together with a pistachio velvet evening coat with fur collar and cuffs, silver bugle beads to the shoulders and sleeves, 102cm, 30in, (2)
The court presentation gown worn by Marit Guinness in 1937 aged 18, of ivory satin applied overall with early 17th century English floral embroidered slips with coiling silver thread tendrils, including honeysuckle, borage, dog roses and pansies in coloured silks in detached buttonhole stitch, matching shoes and bertha and a Callot Soeurs pink silk petticoat, bust 86cm, 34in, (4). Marit was described as "gay and vivacious with deep chestnut coloured hair". The Sketch on May 20 1936 wrote "A two dance debutante, Miss Marit Guinness, the debutante daughter of Mrs H.S.H. Guinness is a very fortunate girl, as her mother is giving two dances for her this season.
A Jeanne Lanvin couture orientalist brocaded evening jacket, 1938, label faintly stamped in red with the date, the Indian or Persian silk ground woven with small floral repeats in gold, silver and shocking pink, lined in purple silk, with deep pointed collar to the back and angular, kimono style sleeves, chest 102cm, 0in (voluminously cut)
A Pierre Balmain couture embroidered black satin cocktail gown, Autumn-Winter 1959, labelled and numbered 85188, the satin by Leonard, the embroidery by Lesage, with high neckline, low, square back, adorned overall with pale blue beads, silver raffia, pearls and crystals with periwinkles, shells and delicate scrolling foliage, bust 86cm, 34in, waist 61cm, 24in. See `Femme Chic` issue 480 p. 83 for a gown from the same collection.
A fine and rare Yves Saint Laurent couture evening ensemble, Russian collection, Autumn-Winter 1976-77, the turban labelled, comprising: printed chiffon blouse woven with silver spots; a green moire and purple taffeta skirt; a jewelled wine velvet belt, wine velvet turban; and a Paisley printed silk stole edged with deep fringes, (4). See Sotheby`s auction 24 November 1999 for a similar Russian Collection example. See front cover
Three Saint Laurent/Dior evening gowns and accessories, late 1960s-early 1970s, all unlabelled, comprising Saint Laurent vibrant paisley printed chiffon blouse, with alternative bodice, matching scarf and belt; St Laurent printed chiffon and gold brocaded gown with ostrich trimmed shawl and silver Vivier shoes; Dior brown printed chiffon gown with petticoat, scarf, shoes by Jourdan, average size bust 86cm, 34in (qty)
A Roberto Capucci couture steel grey suit, mid 1980s, labelled, the short, boxy jacket with huge obi-style bow to the back, the borders and tails entirely edged in a chequer of silver-black long bugle beads, over slim pencil skirt, broad beaded belt, bust approx 86cm, 34in, waist 66cm, 26in, (3)
Two Lancetti couture evening gowns, 1980s, labelled, comprising: black swathed satin with elaborate weave-effect beaded bodice; the other of blue and green printed chiffon spotted in silver with horizontally pleated waist and skirt, black belt, busts 86cm, 34in, (3)
An ice blue satin and silver embroidered bed canopy, French, circa 1800-20, the pieced central ground sprigged overall with small buds, the flounced pelmet edges with broader sprays of flowers, central panel 161 by 195cm, 63 by 77in, the pelmet on four sides is 33cm 13in deep and edged in silver coiled fringing
An American Art Nouveau silver coloured overlaid glass vase by Gorham Mfg. Co., stamped Gorham marks, `CQQ` and `999/1000 FINE.`, the light green body with a trumpet neck, bulbous centre and a flared foot, the overlay with engraved leaves and buds, with three pinched lower ribs, 25cm high. See `Sumptuous Surrounds: Silver Overlay on Ceramics and Glass. The Collection of Warren Gilson` Milwaukee Art Museum 1990 for thirteen examples of overlay work by Gorham. No other comparable example has been noted of this rare piece. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
An Aesthetic Movement silver mounted knife and fork by Atkin Bros., Sheffield 1881, the blade engraved with a bird above flowering prunus, the fork head with flowers, each with ivory shibiyama handles, the knife 27cm (10.75in) long, in a case from Goldsmith`s Alliance, London. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A set of six Arts and Crafts silver and enamel tea spoons with tongs by Liberty & Co., Birmingham 1923 (tongs) and 1924 (spoons), the foliate terminals with blue/turquoise enamel, the spoons 11cm (4.25in) long, 96g (3 oz), in a case from Liberty & Co. (the tongs in half). Sold on behalf of the RSPCA. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A silver pear shape beer jug by Henry George Murphy, London 1929, falcon mark, in early 18th century style, the double domed cover with a turned knop finial, the S-scroll handle with a scroll thumbpiece and a heel terminal, a moulded central girdle and a circular moulded foot, 27cm (10.5in) high, 1232g (39.5 oz). See Atterbury, Paul & Benjamin, John `Arts and Crafts to Art Deco: The Jewellery and Silver of H. G. Murphy` Woodbridge 2005, p. 78 for a pencil drawing for a tea and coffee set in an early 18th century style. The authors note `Murphy continued throughout his career to explore historical influences, an echo of his upbringing as an Arts and Crafts silversmith`. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
An Arts and Crafts hammered silver spoon, maker`s mark `CH` (not traced), Birmingham 1933, with a fig shaped bowl and a stylised foliate pierced terminal, 16.5cm (6.5in) long, 39g (1.25 oz). (see illustration on our website). Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A silver circular three piece tea service by William Suckling Ltd, Birmingham 1940-41, the tea pot with a composition finial and angular handle, the sugar basin with twin compostion flared handles, the tea pot 22cm (8.75in) long, 542g (17.25 oz) gross. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
Aurum Designs, a silver parcel gilt goblet by Hector Miller, London 1979, limited edition of 900 to commemorate the nineth centenary of Winchester Cathedral, 16.5cm (6.5in) high, 374g (12 oz). (see illustration on our website). Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
Hector Miller for Aurum Designs, a pair of silver parcel gilt candelabra, London 1981, made by the order of the Dean and chapter of St. Paul`s to commemorate the wedding of HRH The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, limited edition 187 and 188 of 400, 22cm (8.75in) high, 1177g (37.75 oz). Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
Christopher Dresser, a French silver picnic tea pot, post 1838 .950 large article marks, retailed by G. Keller, Paris, with a wicker covered handle, 19cm (7.5in) long, 289g (9.25 oz) gross. See Halen, Widar `Christopher Dresser` Oxford 1990, p. 156, illus. 177 for an electroplated service designed for Hukin & Heath in 1879. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
Christopher Dresser, a silver plated three piece picnic tea service, retailed by Asprey & Co., London, the tea pot with stamped marks, no. 2109, the cream jug and sugar bowl nesting into the pot, the tea pot 18.5cm (7.25in) long (lacking the wicker covering on the handle). See Halen, Widar `Christopher Dresser` Oxford 1990, p. 156, illus. 177 for an electroplated service designed for Hukin & Heath in 1879. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A silver coloured `swan` dish, stamped `Sterling`, possibly American, post-war, with applied copper eyes, 32.5cm (13in) long, 323g (10.25 oz); a silver coloured slender baluster jug, stamped `Silver`, post-war, with a beaded strap handle and a shell and foliate cast foot rim, 29cm (11.25in) high, 661g (23 oz); and an Atla plated jug by Carl M. Cohr, post-war, with a composition handle, 17cm (6.5in) high. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A set of six American silver coloured small spoons by Gorham Mfg. Co., stamped marks, with gilded shell bowls, the handles cast with a fish and scroll waves, engraved a gothic `W`, 10.5cm (4in) long; and a fruit serving spoon by G. A. Brown, stamped marks, cast in a fruiting vine pattern, 29cm (11.5in) long, 261g (8.25 oz) gross. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
An American Art Nouveau silver coloured and enamelled salver by George W. Shiebler & Co., New York, stamped marks, no. 1559, engraved with ribbon scroll initials `FES`, the broad border pierced with leaf fronds with four large and four small iris blooms picked out in pink enamels, 38cm (15in) diameter, 868g (27.75 oz) (damages and repairs). This is a rare use of enamelling by Shiebler. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
An American Art Nouveau silver straight-tapered bachelor`s coffee pot by Tiffany & Co., stamped marks, no. 4755 M 8500, with a ball finial, a floral embossed loop handle and a slender spout conforming, embossed with flowers and foliage on a matted ground, engraved with a script monogram, 18cm (7in) high, 364g (11.5 oz) gross. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A Continental silver gilt combination fork and spoon, mark of a cloverleaf only, of possibly early 18th century date, with a cast woman`s head terminal, the bowl back engraved with an armorial, 17cm (6.75in) long, 54g (1.75 oz). Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A French silver coloured four piece tea service, maker`s mark illegible, 1838-1972 .950 standard for Paris, 20th century, retailed by Fouquet Lapar, Paris, baluster and part facetted, with berried cover knops, the tea, milk and hotwater pots with wooden handles, the tea pot 20.5cm (8in) long, the hotwater pot 20.5cm (8in) high, 1512g (48.5 oz) gross. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A Swedish silver coloured large beaker vase by Torsk Jakob Engelberth, Stockholm, 1900, inset with eight various silver medals within engraved ribbon tied husk swags, the foot with a nulled band and inset with a further medal, 21cm (8.5in) high, 988g (31.75 oz). Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A Dutch silver tea serving set by Johannes Hendrikus Tarner, Amsterdam 1848, .833 standard, of twelve fiddle shape engraved tea spoons, a caddy spoon, a sugar spoon, a sugar tongs and a strainer, 177g (5.5 oz), in a fitted tortoiseshell rectangular box, with ivory edges, on bun feet, 19.5cm (7.75in) wide; and a single compartment tea caddy similar, 11cm (4in) wide. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A mid 18th century Dutch silver twin handled bowl, maker`s mark a harp (not traced), Haarlem 1748, the flat handles cast with oposing lions rampant below a crown, with a punch beaded rim and embossed with stylised foliage in panels, on a collet foot, 23cm (9in) long, 175g (5.5 oz). Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A mid 18th century Dutch silver ovoid tea cannister, Haarlem 1755, antiques .833 tax mark for 1814-1953, embossed with drapery and tassels, the domed cover with a spire finial, the circular foot with a gadrooned border, 13.5cm (5.5in) high, 116g (3.5 oz). Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A Dutch silver circular basket, import marked for London 1902 by Samuel Boyce Landeck, with a rocaille and scroll rim and flowering swags, the body pierced and engraved with differing panels with birds, flowers, foliage, trellis and two putti watering flowers, on three cartouche and scroll feet, 25.5cm (10in) diameter, 1094g (35 oz), with a clear glass liner. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
[Horse Racing Interest] A 19th century Belgian silver trophy `Prix Royal`, maker`s mark illegible, .800 standard, large article hallmark for 1831-1868, the shaped circular dish cast with a crowned `L`, four horse racing scenes in reserves and with two handles centred by masks, the knopped stem with four horse`s heads in relief, on a shaped circular base with foliate supports, engraved `PRIX ROYAL` and `J. B. Lees Joaillier de L. L. M. M. Bruxelles`, 34.5cm (13.5in) wide, 28.5cm (11.25in) high, 3733g (120 oz) (including iron rod with nut). The crowned `L` here would appear to refer to Leopold I (1790-1865), king of the Belgians, and was, perhaps, a royal presentation piece. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A pair of Russian silver parcel gilt kovsh by the Grachev Brothers, Kokoshnik mark for 1896-1908, 84 zolotniks, signed in full under Imperial warrant, engraved with a band of scrolls on a matted ground, 12.5cm (5in) long, 222g (7 oz). Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
An Art Deco silver Colchester pattern part table service by Elkington & Co., Birmingham 1936-38, comprising:. Four table spoons. Ten table forks. Twelve dessert spoons. Twelve dessert forks. Twelve soup spoons. Twelve fish knives. Twelve fish forks. Six tea spoons. Two sauce ladles. 5334g (171.25 oz). Together with eleven steel bladed table knives en suite. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A silver table service by John Round & Son Ltd, Sheffield 1929, Rd 404318, in a pattern based on Albany and similar to York I, comprising:. Six table spoons. Twelve table forks. Twelve dessert spoons. Twelve dessert forks. Twelve soup spoons. Twelve fish knives. Twelve fish forks. Twelve coffee spoons. A soup ladle. 4967g (159.5 oz);. Together with the following with steel blades en suite, Sheffield 1931. Twelve table knives. Twelve dessert knives. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A late Victorian silver Old English shell pattern table service by Francis Higgins III, London 1899, engraved with a script monogram, comprising:. Twelve table forks. Eight table spoons. Twelve desser forks. Twelve dessert spoons. Eleven tea spoons. Six egg spoons. Six salt spoons. Two mustard spoons. A basting spoon. A sifter spoon. A sugar tongs. A butter knife. Two sauce ladles. A soup ladle. 3846g (123.5 oz),. in two fitted trays in a larger golden oak silver chest. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A set of twelve late Victorian silver gilt fruit knives and forks by Allen & Darwin, Sheffield 1897-1900, with engraved flowering foliate decoration, the mother of pearl handles with conforming embossed mounts Rd no 95579, in a plain walnut case. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A pair of Victorian silver fish servers by Joseph Bradbury & John Henderson, London 1883, with pierced and engraved decoration and reed, leaf and bead pattern filled handles, the knife 31cm (12in) long, loaded, in a case. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
An early Victorian Scottish silver fiddle and shell pattern fish slice by Robert Gordon, Edinburgh 1846, engraved with a crest and a motto `Paratus`, 31cm (12.25in) long, 171g (5.5 oz). The crest and motto of SWORD of Longacre, Lanarkshire. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
Six silver and mother of pearl caviar knives by Roger Sparrow, London 1988 (1) and London 1991 (5), the handles modelled as sturgeon, 18cm (7in) long, two contained in a mahogany box. From Scotts restaurant, Mount Street, Mayfair. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
Seven silver individual caviar bowls by Roger Sparrow, London 1986 (2) and London 1988 (5), modelled as oyster shells on conforming bases, 9.7cm (4in) wide; and seven silver gilt spoons by Roger Sparrow, London 1987 (4) and London 1989 (3), modelled with shell heals and terminals, 840g (27 oz) gross. From Scotts restaurant, Mount Street, Mayfair. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
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