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Click here to subscribeAn early 19th century silver gilt table snuff box. London 1820, makers mark unclear, possible JI or JL, the lion marks over-stamped Law, of rectangular form, the hinged lid with raised decoration depicting a street vendor, the base engraved Law & Son Dublin, weight 5.5oz 3.75in (9.5cm) wide, 2in (5cm) deep.
A George IV silver snuff box. London 1824, maker IJ, of rectangular form, the hinged lid with raised oblong panel depicting four classical figures, opening to reveal a gilt interior, the inside of lid with later presentation inscription 'From JW to WJ 1881', the lid, base and waisted sides with engine turned decoration, weight 3.5oz 3in (7.5cm) wide.
A silver 'castle top' snuff box. Birmingham 1837, maker Nathaniel Mills, of rectangular form, the hinged lid with chased decoration depicting a view of Abbotsford, opening to reveal a gilt interior, the waisted sides, front, back and base with engine turned tartan-style decoration, base also with vacant cartouche, weight 2oz 2.25in (6cm) wide.
A Victorian silver gilt 'castle top' visiting card case. Birmingham 1854, maker CWSD, of rectangular form with embossed and chased decoration depicting a view of The Scott Memorial, Edinburgh, the reverse with scrolls, foliage and engraved monogram, weight 2oz 4 x 2.75in (10 x 7cm).
A Victorian silver 'castle top' novelty vinaigrette. Birmingham, maker JD, in the form of a handbag, the hinged top depicting a view of Windsor Castle, enclosing a gilt interior with a pierced and hinged grille, the purse with chased foliate decoration, loop and silver chain, 1.5in (4cm) wide.
A William IV silver gilt 'castle top' vinaigrette. Birmingham circa 1837, maker Nathaniel Mills, of rectangular form, the hinged lid with chased design depicting a view of Abbotsford, opening to reveal a gilt interior with pierced and hinged grille, the base with engine turned decoration and vacant cartouche, 1.5in (4cm) wide.
A William IV silver gilt 'castle top' vinaigrette. Birmingham circa 1837, maker Nathaniel Mills, of rectangular form, the hinged lid with chased design depicting a view of Newstead Abbey, opening to reveal a hinged and pierced grille, the base with engine turned decoration and vacant cartouche, 1.5in (4cm) wide.
A Victorian silver 'castle top' vinaigrette. Birmingham 1844, maker Nathaniel Mills, of rectangular form, the hinged lid with chased design depicting a view of Worcester Cathedral, enclosing a gilt interior with hinged and pierced grille, the sides and base with engine turned decoration, the base with vacant cartouche, 1.5in (4cm) wide.
A George III silver mounted kitchen nutmeg grater. London 1792, makers George Baskerville & William Sampel, of half cylinder form with hinged compartment to base, the top decorated with scallop shell and leaves, the gadrooned sides enclosing the pierced grille, the plain silver back with engraved stag crest, 4in (10cm) high.
A William IV silver nutmeg grater. London 1840, maker IR, of oval form with hinged cover and side, the cover with an engraved crest depicting a unicorn, 2.25in (5.5cm) high. * The demi-unicorn crest is used by the following families; Collier, Cunningham, Hornyold, Yonge and others.
An antique silver nutmeg grater makers mark only, of thimble form, the domed removable cover with finial enclosing a pierced grille, with screw thread, the exterior with engraved crest depicting unicorn head and motto Pro Patria Periclitor (1.5in) 4cm long. * The crest and motto are for Ker of Morristown, Roxburgshire, Scotland.
A silver and ivory handled trowel. Sheffield 1909, makers mark HA, with presentation inscription for laying the foundation stone at Tyringham-Cum-Filgrave New School, 11in (28cm) long, together with a silver cased cigarette box, a silver vesta case and a white metal beaker (4).
An early 18th century Channel Islands silver punch bowl maker Robert Barbedour, Guernsey and Jersey circa 1677-1704, of circular bombe form, the sides with twin lion masks and hinged trefoil-shaped ring handles, the bowl with twelve alternating plain and matted segments, the front engraved with the Dumaresq Armorial and the motto 'Uncourage Intrepide Merite Recompance', set on a circular foot with gadrooned decoration, the underside engraved with the name 'Edouard Dumaresq' and with three makers punch marks, weight 52oz 11in (28cm) diameter, 6.25in (16cm) high. * Provenance - Previously sold at Christie's Auction "Important English and Foreign Silver" London, June 25th 1975 Lot 13. 1975 - date - Private collection in Guernsey.. The silver maker Robert Barbedour was one of the thousands of French Huguenot refugees that fled persecution in France, following the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Many of these were highly skilled craftsmen and artists.. A considerable number fled to Jersey and Guernsey, where they were made welcome, and continued to work.. A number of Barbedour's pieces are present in Channel Island museums and in private collections.. The Forest Church in Guernsey own two silver wine cups with his mark over struck, and there exists a silver platter in St Helier's Church Jersey with identical marks to the three on this punch bowl. The motto on the punch bowl is most curious, and raises questions, some unanswered. It replaces the usual mottoes associated with the Dumaresq family of Jersey, and indicates that the recipient of this bowl was rewarded for a considerable act of courage or bravery.. The inscription translates as; 'An Intrepid Courage Merits Recompense'. There was an Edouard Dumaresq born in Jersey 1640 who married Elizabeth Anthoine in 1666. He became Centenier of the parish of St Saviour Jersey from 1675-1687 and Procurer of the same parish in 1676.
A French silver and cut glass lemonade jug. Paris circa 1880, maker Bointaburet, the domed and hinged lid with cast finial enclosing an inner tube-shaped liner for ice, with silver spout, collar and handle, the body with cut glass faceted segments and star cut base, 11in (28cm) high.
A pair of George III cast silver candlesticks. London 1738, maker Louis Dupont, with octagonal columns and twin knopped stems, engraved with a monogram and Prince of Wales feathers, set on engraved and stepped bases with cast satyr and lion masks, weight 52oz 9in (23cm) high.
A set of four George II cast silver candlesticks. London 1741, maker James Shruder, the columns with knopped stems, set on a shaped circular and stepped bases, each engraved with a crest depicting a chevalier holding a hilted sword, weight 76oz 9in (23cm) high. * The crest is probably for Fanacourt.
A pair of George II silver sauce boats. London 1741, maker John Jacobs, of fluted oval shell form with reeded and wavy-edged rims, the scroll handles with leaf cappings, set on shaped oval bases, the fronts engraved with a crest depicting a chevalier holding a hilted sword, weight 39oz 9in (23cm) wide. * The crest is probably for Fanacourt.
A large silver tea kettle. London 1731, maker Philip Roker, the leather cased swing handle above a hinged lid with a silver and mahogany bun-shaped finial, the front with engraved armorial, the spout with moulded swag decoration, set on a base with pierced fretwork decoration and cast swing handles enclosing the burner, set on a tripod support with pad feet, the stand and burner engraved with crest, weight 80oz 13in (38cm) high. * The Arms belong to the Trapnell family of Wiltshire.
A Regency silver entree dish and cover. London 1810, makers IF IS, of cushion form with detachable scroll and coiled branch handle, enclosed by a gadrooned border and two engraved armorials with the motto 'Crux Scutum' the base with matching gadrooned decoration and two engraved crests depicting wheat sheaves, weight 60oz 12in (30.5cm) wide. * The arms are those of Gregory of Harlaxton Manor ( near Grantham, Lincolnshire) impaling Handen. The house was built in the 1830's. It is currently used by the University of Evansville, Indiana, U.S.A. as their British campus.
A set of three George III silver tea caddies. London 1762, makers Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, of rectangular bombe form, the covers with flower head finials, the side panels with embossed floral designs and engraved armorials to two sides with the motto 'Terrene Per Vices Sunt Aliena' and engraved crest depicting a running horse and the motto 'Swift but true' to the other two sides, each set on four pierced and scroll feet, contained in a fitted shagreen casket with unmarked silver swing handle to top, pierced silver escutcheon and four silver claw and ball feet, silver weight 26oz the caddies 5.5in (14cm) high, the casket 11.5in (29cm) wide. * The crest and mottoes belong to the Fust family of Hill, near Berkeley in Gloucestershire. In 1662 the head of the family, Edward Fust wad created a Baronet for his fidelity to the Stuart kings during the Commonwealth.. At the time these caddies were essayed the title was held by Sir Frances Fust, 5th Baronet. Although married and father of three boys and two girls, the boys evidently predeceased him because he was succeeded by his brother in 1769. The Baronency became extinct upon the death of the 6th Baronet Sir John Fust in 1779.
A fine pair of George III silver wine coolers. London 1806, makers Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith II, of fluted vase form, the twin loop handles with raised leaf and Bacchus head masks, the tops with high relief decoration of grape vines and masks above two engraved armorials to each cooler, the fluted bases set on a circular foot, the interiors with two detachable rims, one zinc liner and one fully hallmarked matching silver liner, total silver weight approx. 200oz 12in (30.5cm) high.
A George III silver salver. London 1731, maker John Tuite, of shaped circular form with pie crust border, enclosing an engraved armorial with motto 'De bon volouloir servir le roy' (To serve the king with right good will), set on four cast scroll supports, weight 36.5oz 13in (33cm) diameter. * This salver was engraved for the marriage on 20th August 1812 of The Hon. Henry George Grey 1766-1845 (later General the Hon. Sir H.G.Grey, GCB, GCH and Col. 13th Light Dragoons) second son of Sir Charles, 1st Earl Grey, to Charlotte, only daughter of Sir Charles Des Voeux, Baronet of Indiville, Queens County, Ireland.
A silver mounted and ram's horn snuff mull. Edinburgh circa 1840, maker AGW, the detached lid with embossed and chased mount enclosing a cut amethyst type stone, the horn with two cartouche engraved with a man holding a club with the inscription 'Defend' & 'To Thomas Crichon *** 1845' 3.5x 2.5in (9 x 6.6cm).
A George III silver salver. London 1795, makers John Crouch and Thomas Hannan, of shaped circular form with pie crust border, the centre with engraved armorial and the motto 'Furth Fortune And Fill The Fetters' set on four cast shell supports, weight 59oz 15.5in (40cm) diameter. * This salver is engraved with the arms for the Very Rev. Charles Murray-Aynsley, Dean of Brocking who married in 1793 Alicia Mitford, heiress of her great uncle Gawen Aynsley's estate. It is probable that this salver was engraved to proclaim their joint inheritance, and not - as customary - for a wedding gift.
A George III silver salver. London 1795, makers John Crouch and Thomas Hannan, of shaped circular form with pie crust and shell border enclosing a central engraved armorial with motto 'Furth Fortune And Fill The Fetters' set on three cast shell supports, weight 19oz 9.5in (24cm) diameter. * Information regarding Armorial as per the above lot.
A Victorian silver novelty purse. Edinburgh 1858, maker JR, in the form of a sporran with loop and suspension chain, the front with a cast thistle on a black enamel background enclosed by engraved decoration, above a silver simulated pelt and six teardrop cut amber coloured stones, the reverse with engraved diamond patent mark and catch which opens back of purse revealing a red leather interior 3 x 2in (7.5 x 5in).
An early 18th century silver quaich. Edinburgh circa 1704, maker James Taitt, the shallow bowl with twelve finely engraved straight lines extending from centre, the twin lug shaped handles with engraved borders, one bearing engraved initials AG, set on a circular collet foot, weight 5oz 7in (8cm) wide, the bowl 4in (10cm) diameter.
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