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Click here to subscribeA matched pair of Edwardian silver chick pin cushions, the chicks hatching from their shells, by Sampson Mordan & Co., Chester 1906 and 1909, Rd. No. 475678, both lacking original cushion, together with a similar example by Asprey & Co. Ltd, Chester 1905, numbered ‘14’, heights 4.75 cm (x 2) and 4cm. (3) £200-£300 --- Condition Report All in worn condition Gross weight 74gm.
A Finnish silver ‘Ruutu’ chain necklace and bracelet suite, designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus Ky, 1969, of lozenge and hoop openwork design, both with date code Q7 for 1969, Finish crown mark, town mark for Turku, maker’s mark, 813 standard, necklace length 62.8cm, bracelet 20.2cm. £200-£300 --- Kultateollisuus Ky was founded in Turku, Finland in 1899, making it one of the oldest jewellery manufacturers in Finland. They are particularly known for their jewellery designs from the 1960s and 1970s. Between 1954 and 1977, the company was known as Kkultateollisuus Viljanen ja Kumpp Ky, and employed the designer Jorma Laine, a Finnish jewellery designer, who trained at the art college Turun Piirustuskoulu (Turku Art School) and worked mainly in silver and bronze in an abstract style.
A mid 20th century gem-set suite, the brooch comprising a wirework spray with beaded terminals and gem-set decoration, to include sapphire, synthetic sapphires, turquoises, etc., the earrings en suite, brooch length 44mm. £400-£600 --- According to surface analysis by GCS, the ear studs are testing in the range of of 11ct gold to 18ct gold. The brooch is testing in the range of 15ct gold to 18ct gold and the bead terminals are testing as silver. Verbal report number 5783-1346. Condition Report General light surface wear to the mounts and settings commensurate with age and use. The gemstones untested but the majority appear to be synthetic (assessed mounted by department). Gross weight 21gm.
A late 19th century turquoise and diamond cluster ring, the oval turquoise cabochon within a surround of old brilliant-cut diamonds, between scroll engraved shoulders, mounted in silver and gold, stamped ‘18’, ring size P. £200-£300 --- Condition Report The turquoise is bright, with light surface wear only. The diamonds are bright and lively. The mount shows considerable surface tarnish and some general wear. Cluster measures 11.5 x 10mm.
A seed pearl collar necklace, the uniform seed pearl lattice joined by chain connections, to a brilliant-cut diamond set clasp, length 38cm. £800-£1,200 --- Condition Report The white pearls with silver overtones and good lustre, some slightly off-round but generally uniform in shape. Some pearls with light surface blemishes observed under magnification. The diamonds bright and lively. Gross weight 38.6gm.
A set of four silver berry spoons with matching sifter spoon, the four tablespoons with George III hallmarks for Napthali Hart, London 1812 and the sifter 1794, re-fashioned in the late 19th century, the gilt bowls repoussé-decorated with fruit and with engraved handles, in fitted, velvet-lined leather case. £240-£300 --- Condition Report Good condition.
Swiss. Retailed by Oxford Watch Co. A silver open-faced quarter repeating keyless watch, circa 1910. Movement: lever escapement, repeating on gongs. Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: silver, silver cuvette, engine-turned rear cover with cartouche, repeat slide to the band, no. 304214. Signed: unsigned, dial signed Oxford Watch Co. Dimensions: diameter 48.5mm. £100-£150 --- Condition Report Movement: running and repeating at the time of cataloguing. Dial: some very fine hairline cracks. Case: tarnishing and some scuffs, engine-turning in good condition. Gross weight: 85.8gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A Victorian silver vesta case, the front applied with circular panel enamelled with the head of a Boston terrier, Birmingham 1888, hallmark partially struck, together with a novelty pill box, the limpet shell mounted to a gilt metal base, first length 31mm. (2) £80-£100 --- Condition Report Vesta case with some areas of tarnish, black enamelling with small graze to one ear. Gross weight 10.1gm.
An early 19th century diamond ring, set with two rows of old brilliant-cut diamonds, between tapered shoulders to a reeded shank, mounted in silver and gold, closed-back settings throughout, total diamond weight approximately 1.30 carats, ring size Q. £1,000-£1,500 --- Condition Report Likely resized, indistinct. Diamonds bright and lively. Light wear to settings and gold. Shank slightly thinned. Overall good condition. Gross weight 3.6gm.
English. A silver keyless deck watch, 1912 Movement: gilded three quarter plate, lever escapement, free sprung bi-metallic balance, diamond endstone, no. 31880. Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: silver, silver cuvette, no. 880, London hallmark for 1912, marker’s mark ATO for Albert Thomas Oliver. Signed: unsigned. Dimensions: diameter 57mm. £80-£100 --- Albert Thomas Oliver was a silversmith working in Clerkenwell, London from 1903 onwards. He specialised in gold and silver watch cases. Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: in good condition. Case: tarnished, light scuffs throughout. Gross weight: 169.1gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
Three Spanish silver matching graduated articulated fish, with dorsal, pelvic and pectoral fins, with fixed heads, glass eyes and closed mouths, the two smaller examples with Spanish guarantee marks, together with a further example with indistinct guarantee marks, and three white metal examples, each stamped ‘ALPACA’, largest length 21cm, smallest 11cm. (7) £500-£700 --- Condition Report Weights: 1st 147gm 2nd: 80gm 3rd: 36gm 4th: 106gm 5th: 23gm 6th: (green eyes) 82gm 7th: (green eyes) 60gm.
A silver collapsable beaker retailed by Mappin & Webb, of polished tapered form, by James Samuel Bell & Louis Willmott, London 1900, stamped ‘Mappin & Webb London’, full height 8.5cm. £60-£100 --- Condition Report General surface wear, tarnish to the interior and around the lip. Gross weight 3.9 ozt.
Swiss. A silver trench watch, circa 1915. Movement: manual winding, lever escapement. Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: silver, hinged back, wire lugs, no. 8372, Glasgow import mark for 1915, maker’s mark D&R. Signed: unsigned. Dimensions: diameter 32mm. £100-£150 --- Condition Report Movement: not running. Dial: in good condition, attractive aged patina to numerals and hands. Case: tarnished, scuffs throughout. End of the strap broken off since the images where taken. Gross weight: 28.3gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
John Parker. A silver pair cased verge watch, 1765 Movement: gilded full plate, verge escapement, pierced and engraved balance cock, diamond endstone, fusee and chain, silver cap. Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals. Case: silver, plain silver outer case, both with marker’s mark IL, London hallmark for 1765. Signed: Jno. Parker Liverpool, no. 577 Dimensions: diameter 50mm. £60-£80 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: multiple cracks. Case: later stem and bow, soldier visible to the inside at base of the stem, indentation to the band of the inner case. outer case tarnished and scuffs throughout. Gross weight: 118.7gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
R. Laurent Jouvenat et Cie. A silver dual time duplex watch with jumping seconds and date, made for the Chinese market, circa 1840. Movement: gilded, duplex escapement, unusual Chinese calibre. Dial: white enamel, two subsidiary dials for dual time, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, outer Arabic date indication. Case: silver, engraved cuvette, engine-turned rear cover with initials within a cartouche, no.5104, maker’s mark CF. Signed: cuvette signed R. Laurent Jouvenat et Cie, London. Dimensions: diameter 48mm. £100-£150 --- Condition Report Movement: runs for a short time then stops. Dial: restoration to the one subsidiary dial, crack across the top. Case: dent to the band, back rubbed, scuffs throughout. Gross weight: 75.3gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A silver-gilt facsimile of the Coronation anointing spoon, stamped ‘sterling, England’ and hallmarked for Birmingham 1952-53, contained in blue leatherette fitted case, the lid stamped ‘Elizabeth R 1953’ beneath a crown, together with a paper ‘certificate’ slip, length 25.5cm £60-£80 --- The anointing spoon (dating from perhaps as early as the 12th century) and the ampulla (vessel containing the consecration oil - minus its cover) are the only pieces from the ancient coronation regalia to survive its destruction after the execution of Charles I and the abolition of the monarchy. Condition Report Spoon: good condition. Slight rubbing to corners and edges of box.
A 16th century silver vervel or hawking ring, the D-shaped hoop flat to the exterior and engraved ‘w+vander+brvgge* in Roman capitals, diameter 12mm. £100-£150 --- Provenance: From a UK collection but originally found in Hertfordshire pre 1997. The surname Brugge came from the industrial people of Flanders, with Flemish migrants settling in Britain, firstly in Somerset, then Gloucester and later Hereford. In 1472, Edward IV created a Louis Van Brugge as Earl of Winchester and a William Bruges was appointed to the post of Garter King of Arms, by Henry V, circa 1415. Condition Report The Vervel has become detached where the original join in the link was made, otherwise all the lettering is clear.
A pair of George III cruet bottles, with faceted glass bodies, the silver mounts with moulded handles and hinged lids, by Robert & David Hennell, London 1799, height 16cm. (2) £200-£300 --- Condition Report Minor chips to chevron banding. Both necks and lids fully hallmarked.
A late 19th century Chinese export gold bangle retailed by Wang Hing, the hinged broad bangle decorated throughout in relief with Chinese village scenes, against a matted ground, stamped to the inside ‘W.H 20’, inner diameter 5.8cm. £1,800-£2,200 --- According to surface analysis by GCS, the bangle is testing as 19ct gold. Verbal report number 5783-1345. Wang Hing was one of the foremost retailers of Chinese export silver during the Colonial era, operating a highly successful business in Canton from the mid 19th century and later in Hong Kong. Condition Report Crack to upper rim to one side. General light surface wear evident, in particulat to the high points of the relief design. Safety chain broken. Gross weight 57.5gm.
Swiss. A silver trench watch. circa 1914. Movement: manual winding, lever escapement. Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: silver, silver hinged cuvette, hinged back, wire lugs, no. 150174, London import mark for 1914, maker’s mark GS, base metal link bracelet. Signed: unsigned. Dimensions: diameter 34.5mm. £100-£150 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: in good condition, luminous material to numerals and hands still glowing. Case: tarnished, scuffs throughout. Gross weight: 46.9gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
An early 19th century diamond cluster ring, set with an old pear-shaped diamond in a surround of old cushion-shaped diamonds, between scrolled shoulders each set with an old brilliant-cut diamond highlight, mounted in silver and gold, principal diamond weight very approximately 1.00 carat, ring size L. £2,600-£3,000
A diamond set cockatoo brooch, the bird hovering above a branch, set throughout with old-cut diamonds, with ruby cabochon eye, the branch set with pearl highlight, gold and silver mounted, pearl untested, length 35mm. £500-£700 --- Condition Report Diamonds of variable cut, some with abrasions. Repair at the brooch hinge fitting. Pin replaced. Gross weight 9.1gm.
Three matching Japanese silver novelty pepperettes, modelled as wheeled palanquins, one rickshaw pepperette, all stamped ‘sterling 950’ and a further novelty rickshaw, first height 3.75cm. (5) £200-£300 --- Condition Report All with wear commensurate with age. Gross weight 126gm.
A pair of late 19th century gem-set brooches and another, the pair set with old and single-cut diamonds with emerald or sapphire cabochons to the terminals, gold and silver mounted, indistinct maker’s marks, the third early 20th century brooch set with a row of calibré-cut emeralds between rose-cut diamond borders, to square-cut sapphire terminals, platinum and gold mounted, lengths 40-41mm. (3) £300-£400 --- Condition Report All in reasonable condition, stones all present and correct, general surface wear. Gross weight of lot 10.9gm.
A pair of silver gilt and gem-set ear clips by Solange Azagury-Partridge, of abstract design, the domed ear clips set throughout with vari gem-set crystals including amethyst and citrine, to post and clip fittings, unmarked, length 27cm. £100-£200 --- Condition Report With surface tarnish. Unsigned. Purchased by the vendor direct from the maker. 16.28gm.
Swiss. Retailed by Rendall & Dent. A silver half-hunting cased keyless watch, circa 1918. Movement: lever escapement, 15 jewels. Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: silver, silver cuvette, glazed aperture, blue enamel Roman numerals, engine-turned covers. Signed: movement unsigned, dial signed Kendall & Dent, London, makers to the Admiralty. Dimensions: diameter 50.5mm. Together with a silver Albert chain. £80-£100 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: in good condition. Case: scuffs throughout, dents to the band, engine-turning rubbed, areas of damage to the enamel numerals. Gross weight of watch: 98.4gms. Gross weight of chain: 39.6gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
Miscellaneous items, comprising a spice shaker of plain cylindrical form by Tiffany & Co., No. 23670, a Norwegian silver gilt pepper modelled as a cornucopia, stamped ‘Sterling Norway’, a Dutch silver perfume bottle modelled as a mandolin (repaired), and two further peppers. (5) £200-£300
Four late 19th / early 20th century stickpins and tie pins, comprising a calibré-cut sapphire and rose-cut diamond riding crop pin, a rose-cut diamond fox stickpin, a rose-cut diamond and pearl smoking pipe stickpin, all silver and gold mounted, and a gold brooch with a running fox carrying a basket, various lengths. (4) £240-£300 --- Condition Report Solder and repairs to running fox brooch.
Rolex. A silver trench watch, circa 1917. Movement: manual winding, lever escapement, 15 jewels. Dial: black enamel, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: silver, hinged back, no. 747218, London import mark for 1917. Signed: case and movement. Dimensions: diameter 31mm. £150-£200 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: chip at 5 o’clock, hairline crack to the subsidiary seconds. Case: tarnished, scuffs throughout, top wire lug slightly bent. Gross weight: 22.2gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A late 19th century diamond flower brooch, set throughout with old brilliant, cushion and rose-cut diamonds, the layers of petals and stamen rotating, mounted in silver and gold, later brooch fitting, total diamond weight approximately 3.75 carats, length 35mm. £2,000-£3,000 --- Condition Report Threaded fitting to reverse - no longer in use. Later brooch fitting. Diamonds bright and lively. Later safety chain. Light wear. Overall good condition. Gross weight 9.6gm.
An Arts and Crafts silver moonstone ring, the cabochon collet set within a ropetwist border, to shoulders of pierced fruiting vines, indistinct marks to the band, ring size approximately L (oval band). £100-£150 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The moonstone measuring approximately 12 x 6.5mm, with fair blueish adularescence and some minor abrasion to the cabochon surface. Gross weight 3.8gm.
Mappin & Webb Ltd. Tortoiseshell and silver mounted clock, 1905. Movement: brass, platform lever escapement, twin train movement striking on a gong, no. 1173. Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals. Case: tortoiseshell with silver mounts, swing handle, hinged back, raised on bun feet, hallmarked for London 1905. Signed: dial signed Mappin & Webb Ltd, Paris. Dimensions: height 12cms. £150-£200 --- Please note tortoiseshell (hawksbill turtle) is covered by CITES legislation and may be subject to import/export and trade restrictions and USA Fish and Wildlife regulations. Please be aware that it is the buyer’s responsibility to arrange any CITES export license for their purchases. More information can be found at www.cites.org. Condition Report Movement: running and striking at the time of cataloguing. Dial: some wear to the numerals and text. Case: scuffs and tarnishing to the silver mounts, small round indentations to the top tortoiseshell panel, slight scratch to the side, couple of small cracks by the hinge Gross weight: Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. The clock has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A silver articulated fish, with pelvic and pectoral fins, the hinged head with clear glass eyes, the open mouth displaying teeth, with ring attachment, the tail stamped with French swan import marks struck twice, length 21cm. £300-£400 --- The swan mark was introduced on 1st June 1864, and used on silver articles imported into France from countries without Customs Conventions. Its use was discontinued on 1st June 1893. Condition Report Weight 128cm.
Duke of Wellington interest: A shell cameo brooch, carved to depict Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington in profile, the Duke depicted bareheaded, a dexter, in classical robes, the cameo in silver mount, length 48mm.` £80-£100 --- For a similar example, see shell cameo by Raffaele Pistrucci, ca. 1840, displayed at the V & A Museum, Room III, The Gilbert Bayes Gallery, Accession Number A.25-1977.
Swiss. A small silver trench watch, circa 1917. Movement: manual winding, lever escapement. Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals. Case: silver, hinged back, no. 13855, London import mark for 1917, maker’s mark GS. Signed: unsigned. Dimensions: diameter 27mm. £60-£80 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: in good condition, attractive aged patina to the numerals and hands. Case: light scuffs throughout. Gross weight: 15.6gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
An early 20th century diamond eternity ring, set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds, with engraved decoration and presentation inscription, silver and gold mounted, total diamond weight approximately 1.10 carats, ring size Q. £500-£700 --- Condition Report General surface wear commensurate with age and use. Presentation inscription reading ’EDITH FROM HUBBARD JULY 24 - 1914’, the engraving rubbed in parts. The diamonds are bright and lively. Gross weight 2.4gm.
Two Peruvian silver articulated fish, by Graziella Laffi, circa 1950, the larger with green cabochon eyes, the smaller with blue, both with open mouths displaying teeth, the larger stamped to the tail ‘PERU G. LAFFI 925’, with French double struck swan import marks, the smaller stamped ‘PERU 925’, lengths 25cm and 10cm. £200-£400 --- Graziella Laffi (1923-2009) Graziella Laffi was born in Florence, Italy but lived and worked in Peru and drew much inspiration from the country’s rich architectural past. She made silver hollowwares and jewellery in both modern and pre-Columbian designs. Her works span from the early 1950s to early 1970s. Condition Report Weights: 1st: 227gm. 2nd: 35gm.
A late 19th century sapphire and diamond crescent brooch, the crescent set with graduated mixed-cut sapphires and old brilliant-cut diamonds, the knife-wire bar with a pearl to the centre and similarly-cut sapphire and diamond terminals, mounted in silver and gold, length 47mm. £400-£500 --- Condition Report The sapphires are bright and well matched, an attractive deep rich blue colour. The diamonds are present and correct. The pearl remains untested. The mount is unmarked and untested, shows general light wear. Gross weight, including safety chain, 6.8gm.
An Arts and Crafts silver pendant, of lozenge shape, bordered with cabochon gem stones including rose quartz, opal and moonstone, centred with intersecting hoops and beaded detail, suspended from a moonstone set bale, unsigned, length including bale 7cm. £60-£80 --- Condition Report Some tarnish to the silver, file marks visible to the reverse of the central pierced panel. Gross weight 17gm.
Two sets of buttons, the first of six silver and green enamelled buttons, by Sydney & Co, Birmingham 1908, and a set of six mother-o- pearl and gilt edged buttons, both cased, first diameter 19mm. (2) £120-£150 --- Condition Report In good overall condition, commensurate with age.
Three late 19th century Austro-Hungarian Saint George and the Dragon jewels, the figural pendant decorated with polychrome enamel and gem-set highlights, the dragon wings hinged and rotating, with a pearl drop below and suspended from a seed pearl-set surmount, on a later unassociated silver chain, Austro-Hungarian assay marks to pendant, together with an enamel and paste-set ring and brooch of similar design, both converted from earlier jewels, pendant length 6.5cm. (3) £100-£200
A 16th century Tudor silver vervel or hawking ring, the shield-shaped bezel finely engraved with a double headed eagle, displayed and crowned, (the arms of the Brograve family), the hoop engraved ‘io*brograve’ (John Brograve), length 9mm. £800-£1,000 --- Provenance: This vervel was found at Widford in East Hertfordshire, circa 1990 and bears the arms of the Brograve family. Sir John Brograve (1538-1613) was the son of Richard Brograve by his wife Joan Sares and resided in Braughing, Hertfordshire. Educated at Cambridge, in 1580 he was appointed Her Majesty’s attorney for the Duchy of Lancaster, a post he continued to hold under James I who appointed him a knight. He was Member of Parliament for Preston in 1586, 1597 and 1601, and for Boroughbridge in 1593, becoming one of the leading lawyers in the House. He was the author in 1576 of ‘Uses Concerning Jointures’, printed in 1648 as ‘Three Learned Readings made upon three very useful Statutes’. He died 11 September 1613 and was buried at Braughing beside his wife. Condition Report Very fine with dark toning. Weight 0.80gm.
A George V silver preserve pot and cover, with pineapple finial and squat circular body with moulded and chamfered outset twin handles, by Roberts & Belk, Sheffield 1928, diameter 10cm excluding handles. £80-£100 --- Condition Report Weight 288.5gm / 10oz. Body now misshapen, resulting is lid not fitting tightly.
A Japanese brooch and a locket, the shakudo work circular brooch depicting a crane amidst bamboo, gold and silver mounted, and a gold garnet and seed pearl set heart-shaped locket pendant, first diameter 23mm. £150-£200 --- Condition Report First: with acid testing stain to the reverse. Weight 7.0gm Second: weight 3.5gm
An early 20th century diamond pearl and enamel pendant, the spotted blue and white enamel bow surmount centred with an old-cut diamond, above a seed pearl and old brilliant-cut diamond set circlet with central suspended pearl drop, to a similarly set diamond tapered bale, gold and silver mounted, with Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. case, pearls untested, total diamond weight approximately 0.53 carat, pendant length 35mm. £700-£900 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The central pearl drop untested. Rose-cut diamond highlights to circlet and pearl drop. Later unassociated chain. Gross weight 7.6gm.
A Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Spoon Collection: Member’s Edition, comprising 12 silver teaspoons, each finial inset with a gold plated oval panel embossed with one of 12 outstanding species of British birds, London 1975, sponsor’s mark John Pinches Limited, in wooden presentation box, with associated paperwork and RSPB Certificate of Authenticity, spoon length 14cm. £80-£120 --- Condition Report In good condition. Box dimensions 47.5 x 17.5cm.
A propelling pencil by Sampson Mordan & Co, scroll engraved and with maker’s mark only, a citrine-set gilt metal fob seal, a white metal fob seal mounted with the figure of a bagpiper and a George III silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knife and matching fork, lion passant and duty mark only,, in faux leather travelling case. (4) £200-£300 --- Condition Report Fruit knife & fork handles inset with silver lozenge engraved with cursive initials G L. Split to faux leather case.
Swiss. A silver trench watch with black and white dial, circa 1917. Movement: manual winding, lever escapement. Dial: white enamel with black chapter ring, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: silver, hinged back, wire lugs, no. 16615, London import mark for 1917. Signed: unsigned. Dimension: diameter 32mm. £100-£150 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: attractive aged patina to the numerals, enamel in good condition. Case: tarnished and light scuffs, small dent to the back. Gross weight: 27.5gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
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