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Lot 286

Edward Staines, London - An early 19th century Sterling silver pair cased pocket watch, circa 1821/2, the outer (and inner) case with casemaker's mark of James Ariell and London hallmarks for Sterling silver, the cover activated by push button, verso hinged at 9 o'clock, plain and polished, open faced pocket watch with unsigned white dial, 45mm diameter, black Arabic numerals, copper coloured spade and whip hands and baton minute track under a convex crystal, front loading gilt full plate movement, signed EDWD. STAINES LONDON 12982, pierced and engraved winged balance cock with mascaron at the neck, verge escapement with chain fusée, silvered regulation and 4 pinned cylindrical pillars, inner case, 48mm diameter with stirrup shaped pendant bow, verso plain and polished with winding aperture, 112.9g gross

Lot 287

Jonathan Jackson, Henley - An 18th century Sterling silver pair cased pocket watch, circa 1770, the outer case with casemaker's mark of James Richards and London hallmarks for Sterling silver, the cover activated by push button, verso hinged at 9 o'clock, plain and polished, open faced pocket watch with unsigned white dial, 40mm diameter, black Arabic numerals, blued beetle and poker hands and baton minute track with outer Arabic minute indicators under a convex crystal, front loading gilt full plate movement, signed JNO JACKSON HENLEY NO 52, pierced and engraved winged balance cock, verge escapement with chain fusée, silvered regulation and 4 pinned square baluster pillars, inner case, 45mm diameter with stirrup shaped pendant bow, verso plain and polished with winding aperture, interior with matching casemaker's mark and worn hallmark 100.5g gross and presented with the winding keyOuter case: Overall in fair condition. Release button damaged and verso with evidence of lead solder repair to a crack. Further creasing and bruising. Hallmark clear.Inner case: Overall in fair condition. Some surface scratches and scuffs and a crease around the circumference due to wear against the outer case. Hallmarks inside a little unclear but readable.Dial: Good condition. No obvious sign of repair. Some minor surface scratches and a little dusty. Some deterioration to the blue finish on the hands.Movement: In working order though not tested for timekeeping or endurance.

Lot 288

Jno. Dickin, Bath - An 18th century Sterling silver pair cased pocket watch, circa 1756, the outer (and inner) case with unidentified casemaker's mark (HT skeleton punch) and London hallmarks for Sterling silver, the cover activated by push button, verso hinged at 9 o'clock, plain and polished, gilded inner bezel, open faced pocket watch with unsigned white dial, 31mm diameter, black Arabic numerals, blued spade and whip hands and chemin de fer chapter ring with outer Arabic minute indicators under a convex bullseye crystal, front loading engraved gilt full plate movement, signed JNO DICKIN BATH 187, pierced and engraved winged balance cock with mascaron at the neck, verge escapement with chain fusée, silvered regulation and 4 pinned decorative tulip pillars, inner case, 37mm diameter with stirrup shaped pendant bow, verso plain and polished with winding aperture, interior gilded, 82.5g gross and presented with the winding keyOuter case - 44mm diameter. Push button and hinge in good order. Some surface scratches as to be expected. Hallmarks clear and readable.Inner case - 37mm diameter. Hinges for the crystal and movement in good order. Some surface scratches as to be expected. Inner gilded. Hallmarks clear and readable.Crystal - In good order, with just some light scratchesDial - 31mm diameter - Hairline crack to the edge between 3 and 4 o'clock. Some surface scratches, particularly from the centre to 10 o'clock. More obvious damage to the edge at 6 o'clock around the release lever, with an attempt at repair. Some minor deterioration and rusting to the hands.Movement - Winds and runs satisfactorily, though not tested for timekeeping or endurance.

Lot 289

Samson, London - An 18th century Sterling silver pair cased pocket watch, circa 1793, the outer case, 50mm diameter, with casemaker's mark of Thomas Pepper I and London hallmarks for Sterling silver, upper bezel with decorative repoussé scrolls and foliage, verso decorated with a repoussé tavern scene within a scroll edged border depicting a gentleman sitting at a table being served by a woman, the cover activated by push button at 3 o'clock, open faced pocket watch with unsigned painted dial featuring a sailor and his sweetheart with a sailing ship in the distance, 41mm diameter, copper coloured fretwork hands, black Roman numerals and scalloped chemin de fer chapter ring with outer Arabic minute indicators under a convex crystal, front loading gilt full plate movement signed SAMSON LONDON, 20384, with pierced and engraved bridged balance cock, verge escapement with chain fusée, silvered regulation and 4 pinned square baluster pillars, case, 43mm diameter, stirrup shaped pendant bow, verso plain and polished with winding aperture, inner with casemaker's mark of James Richards and London hallmarks for Sterling silver, 103.4g gross and presented with the winding keyOuter case - Opens and closes satisfactorily, push button operational. Hallmarks rather difficult to interpret. Hinges a little strained but not excessively so. No piercing to the decoration. Some surface scratches and very minor dents and dings commensurate with use. Interior with a number of watch papers.Crystal - Complete and secure. Some surface scratches all over, together with some very minor chips and grizzles to the very edge. Hinge holding the frame a little loose and the catch is very loose.Dial - Some minor blister bubbles, particularly to the upper half between 11 and 2 o'clock, more obvious under magnification, much less obvious with the naked eye. Very minor hairline cracks to the edge and in the centre area, noticeable under magnification. Hands with some minor deterioration. Minute hands a little out of shape.Movement - Winds well and appears fully operational, though not tested for timekeeping or endurance. Case - Some surface scratches and very minor dents and dings commensurate with use. Hallmarks readable.

Lot 325

Longines - A Sterling silver trench style wristwatch, circa 1928, the signed circular white dial, 30mm diameter, with black Roman numerals (XII in red) blued moon hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed 15 jewel mechanical crown wind movement calibre 13,34, case 35mm diameter with milled bezel, verso screw down, plain and polished, interior numbered 5003129 with London import marks for Sterling silver and sponsor mark of Arthur Baume, hinged wire lugs to an aftermarket black leather strap with steel pin buckle

Lot 328

Rolex - An early 20th century Swiss silver trench style wristwatch, model number 2906, the signed circular black dial, 30mm diameter, with white Arabic numerals, (probably later) luminous hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and white chemin de fer chapter ring, signed jewelled mechanical crown wind movement decorated with 'The Côtes de Genève', case 34mm diameter with milled bezel, verso screw down, plain and polished, interior signed and numbered 2906, with Swiss marks for Sterling silver, St. Imier, fixed wire lugs to an aftermarket black leather strap with steel pin buckle and presented with a signed and livered green suede pouchCrystal - Perspex - Complete and well fitting. Some minor surface scratches as to be expected. No obvious damage.Dial - Some hairline cracks to the lower half. One between 3 and 5 o'clock - one between 8 and 5 o'clock, running through the seconds register. Slight tarnishing and minor deterioration to all the hands.Movement - Currently in working order, but not tested for timekeeping or endurance. The crown engages and disengages as it should, and the hands move rather stiffly in both directions.Strap - minimal wear. A recent replacement.Case - Some minor surface scratches as to be expected. Verso unscrews and screws satisfactorily. Lugs in good order so far as can be seen.

Lot 331

Breitling - A steel 'Sprint' chronograph wristwatch, circa 1973, model number 2212, serial number 1240701, the signed circular 'reverse panda surfboard' dial, 32mm diameter, with silver coloured baton markers, white luminous hands and pink centre chronograph sweep, subsidiary running seconds register at 9 o'clock and chronograph minute register with pink hand at 9 o'clock, baton minute track and outer timing tracks, signed 17 jewel mechanical crown wind column wheel Venus chronograph movement number 11, calibre 7730, with start/stop and reset pushers above and below the crown, case, 38mm, black division 12 bezel, verso screw down, signed and numbered 2212 1240701, interior signed, to an aftermarket black synthetic strap with steel pin buckle, presented in a (later) black liveried soft case and outer black and yellow liveried boxThe Breitling Sprint was introduced in the late 1960s as a double register sports chronograph designed to compete in the market below the Breitling Navitimer. The 2212 stands out in particular for its dial layout and is often referred to as the ‘surfboard’ due to its distinctive subdial configuration engineered to increase visibility while also adhering to the 1960s design styles.The case shape is an alluring aspect of this watch, which stood out from most of the Breitling collection at the time. It is similar to the Breitling Top Time ‘Racing’ ref. 2211, released in the same period. In those days, the Top Time was the more popular of the two, mainly due to its appearance on Sean Connery’s wrist in the James Bond film Thunderball in 1965, but the Sprint has now become arguably the more sought after watch by today’s collectors.

Lot 336

Asprey - A Sterling silver and enamel captive desk watch, circa 1936, the signed cream coloured square dial, 23mm wide, with (originally) luminous Arabic numerals and hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and inner chemin de fer chapter ring, 15 jewel mechanical crown wind movement, square case, 40mm x 40mm, decorated both sides with orange flinqué enamel within a plain metal border, piano hinge and push button release reveals the dial, inner numbered 7650 with Birmingham hallmarks for Sterling silver and untraced case makers mark (S.S.M. within a lozenge shaped punch), inner case plain and polished, verso hinged at 12 o'clock, 50.7g gross Case Exterior - The enamelling appears in good order with no obvious sign of damage or chipping. The silver surrounds have minor surface scratches, as to be expected, and would benefit from being cleaned. The spring loaded catch is in good order and operational. The hinge does not appear strained.Case Interior - A bit scruffy, with some staining and scratches. Remains of gilding to the inner of the covers. Hallmarks clear and crisp.Watch - Winds satisfactorily, the crown engages and disengages as it should, and the hands move freely in both directions. The movement runs for one or two seconds and then stops. Dial in reasonable condition but a bit dirty. with a mark above the numeral 1. Evidence of decay and a little staining to the lume on the hands. Crystal in good condition with a very minor chip to the bottom right-hand corner, visible under magnification.

Lot 340

Cartier - A vermeil 'Les Must de Cartier Tank Vendôme' wristwatch, circa 1997, model number W1002353-01, serial number 134657 590004 the signed cream coloured circular dial, 21mm diameter, with black quatre Roman numerals and blued sword shaped hands, signed 8 jewel quartz movement calibre 690 decorated with 'The Côtes de Genève', the crown with synthetic cabochon sapphire endstone, case, 24mm diameter, verso with two screws, signed and numbered with Swiss mark for Sterling silver in addition to convention mark and French import mark, to the (probably) original signed brown crocodile grain strap with gilt pin buckle, presented in the original distinctive red and gilt tooled signed case, with outer card box, guarantee dated 8/12/1997 and instruction booklet

Lot 344

Omega - A steel 'Seamaster Cosmic' wristwatch, circa 1968, model number 166.00022, the signed circular black 'crosshairs' dial, 30mm diameter, with silver coloured batons and hands, centre sweep and date window at 3 o'clock, signed 24 jewel mechanical automatic movement number 26454238, calibre 565 with liveried crown and two piece stem, cushion shaped unishell case, 34mm wide, front loading, verso liveried and numbered with hippocampus logo, interior liveried and numbered, to a Milanese style slightly tapering bracelet with signed and liveried fold over clasp number 27 ref 1120/116During the late 1960s and 1970s, Omega produced a series of timepieces under the “Seamaster Cosmic” name, which sought to capitalize on Omega’s NASA/space travel heritage and breathe new life into their Seamaster collection with casual and dress watches that embraced a more modern and futuristic design. These were produced in many different styles and configurations, but the general theme of the Cosmic revolves around cushion-shaped cases and simple dials that either have “crosshair” markings, as this example, or chequered minute tracks.The first series were produced with ‘unishell’ or one-piece cases, as this example, with access to the movement only available through the front. Later versions, including the Cosmic 2000, were produced with the more traditional two-piece case. Despite being marketed under the ‘Seamaster’ range, the Cosmic only had a water resistance of 30m - trading water resistance for style and design.The early Cosmics have now become a much sought-after collector’s item.

Lot 345

Omega - A steel 'Seamaster De Ville' wristwatch, circa 1964 model 135.010, the signed circular silvered dial, 30mm diameter, with black batons and silver coloured hands and centre sweep, signed 17 jewel mechanical crown wind movement number 21992690, calibre 601, with liveried crown and two piece stem, front loading one piece case, 34mm diameter, verso steel, with Hippocampus logo, interior liveried and numbered 135.010, to an aftermarket black leather strap with steel pin buckleOmega introduced the Seamaster De Ville range in 1962. The double branding of the model as a 'Seamaster De Ville’ emphasised the watch’s sporty nature (for which the Seamaster models were well-known) whilst also drawing on the watch’s classic, dress-style look which the De Ville range was introduced to represent.Crystal - Original perspex with liveried centre. Complete and secure. Some surface scratches. Dial - Good condition with just some very light spotting. Some slight deterioration to the hands.Movement - In working order, but not tested for timekeeping or endurance. Crown engages and disengages as it should, and the hands move freely in both directions.Case - Some surfaces scratches commensurate with every day use.Strap - Aftermarket. non-liveried buckle Average wear.

Lot 352

Paul Picot - A steel 'Firshire Megarotor GMT Black' wristwatch, circa 2018, the signed 'Black World East Series' dial, 35mm diameter, with silver coloured quatre Arabic numerals, dauphine hands, centre sweep and GMT marker with red triangular terminal, day/night indicting ring and outer ring of cities in all 24 time zones, signed fully jewelled ETA mechanical 'Megarotor' automatic movement decorated with 'The Côtes de Genève', number DD V8DS3 calibre 2892A2, with hour hand advance and retard pushers above and below the liveried crown, case, 42mm diameter, verso with four screws and exhibition back numbered 0482.SG, to the original black alligator strap with liveried steel fold over clasp, presented in unworn condition with the original protective coverings, original case, outer card box, instruction booklet, guarantee paperwork dated 3/9/2018 and presentation certificate from the Oman Secretary General of Royal Court AffairsHeadquartered in Le Noirmont, in the Swiss Jura mountains, Paul Picot was founded by Mario Boiocchi in 1976. The aim from the very outset was to create watches rich in the Swiss watchmaking tradition, combining cutting edge design with technical refinement.The self-winding world timer GMT movement is fitted with the Paul Picot exclusive 'Megarotor', an in-house conceived oscillating weight which reduces the winding time by 20% compared to a standard rotor. The Megarotor is made of a heavy tungsten alloy and is decorated with a liveried 18ct gold plate.

Lot 353

Patek Phiilippe - An 18ct gold and diamond set 'Gondolo' wristwatch, circa 2011, reference number 4868R-001, the signed square silver/grey dial 14mm wide, with rose coloured quatre Roman numerals and hands, signed and liveried 6 jewel quartz movement number 3309587, calibre E15, the crown with facetted diamond endstone, case, 28mm wide, front bezel pavé set with 56 round brilliant cut diamonds, corner edges each pavé set with 6 round brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight given as 0.83ct, verso with four screws, plain and polished, with convention and Swiss mark for 18ct gold, Chaux-de-Fonds, additionally marked PPCo within an oval stamp, and 750, interior signed and liveried, numbered 4364898 4868 together with Poinçon de Maître: Hammer Head number 357 for Calame & Cie SA, to the original black strap with quick release lug bars, the pin buckle with convention and Swiss mark for 18ct gold, Geneva, additionally marked PPCo within an oval stamp, and 750, presented with an additional white alligator strap, original receipt dated 12/03/2011 for £12,330, original case with liveried material cover, brown leather liveried wallet containing instructions and other information booklets and certificate of origin The Gondolo collection was named after the famous retailer in Rio de Janeiro, Gondolo & Labouriau, with whom Patek Philippe enjoyed a strong and successful business relationship between 1872 and 1927. This bond resulted in the creation of timepieces - designed exclusively for the Brazilian retailer - named the “Chronometro Gondolo”. The collection initially consisted only of pocket watches, before the first wristwatches appeared in the 1920s.At a time when Europe struggled with lean years and faced a World War, it was Gondolo & Labouriau alone who retailed close to a third of the entire production of Patek Philippe watches. Sales were so spectacular that in Brazil, 'Patek' even became a substitute for the noun 'watch'; instead of buying a watch, you bought a Patek - even if it wasn’t a Patek Philippe at all.Dear Mr CanertYour registration was declined due to a block from Paul Beighton Auctioneers ltd in Dec 2019.  Please can you advise why this block was put in place?With kind regardsCheffins Fine Art

Lot 356

Howell & James, London - A late 19th century Sterling silver fronted dressing table timepiece, circa 1887, the signed circular silvered dial, additionally marked TO THE QUEEN LONDON & PARIS with gold coloured fretwork inner, 82mm diameter, black Arabic numerals and blued spade hands, unsigned mechanical full plate key wind movement number 310T, case, 87mm diameter with decorative front bezel, verso with bayonet fitting, plain and polished, set within an oval border of repoussé silver, mark of Charles Edwards, London 1887, featuring scrolls and foliage over a textured ground, with a vacant escutcheon shaped cartouche at 6 o'clock, verso in blue velvet with hinged easel stand, 21 x 15cm

Lot 36

Two gem set crescent brooches, the first set with a line of fifteen graduating brilliant cut diamonds, diameter from 1.4 to 2.9mm, estimated approximate total diamond weight 0.50ct, all held within cut down settings, diameter 2.5cm, pin and roller catch fitting, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold and silver, weight 4.4g; the second set with an outer line of round faceted rubies and an inner line of brilliant and single cut diamonds, diameter 2.3cm, pin and roller catch fitting, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold, weight 3.2g (2)

Lot 360

A trio of early 19th century silver snuffboxes, each of rectangular concave form, decorated all over with engine turned engraving and with piano hinged flush fitting cover and gilded interior; the first with mark of Joseph Taylor, Birmingham 1826, the cover with an oval monogrammed cartouche, 6 x 3.5cm, 1ozt; the second with mark of T. Simpson & Son, Birmingham 1818, the cover with a vacant oval cartouche, 5.5 x 3cm, 0.7ozt; the third with mark of John Bettridge, Birmingham 1820, 5 x 3cm, 0.6ozt (3)

Lot 362

A Victorian silver snuffbox, mark of Edward Smith, Birmingham 1838, of rectangular form, decorated top and bottom with engine turned engraving and with reeded sides, part marked piano hinged cover with central monogrammed rectangular cartouche and cast foliate thumbpiece, gilded interior, 7 x 3.5cm, 2.4ozt

Lot 363

A William IV silver snuff box, mark of Edward Smith, Birmingham 1836, of rectangular form, decorated top and bottom with engine turned engraving and with reeded sides, part marked piano hinged cover with central monogrammed rectangular cartouche and applied cast foliate thumbpiece, gilded interior, 8 x 4cm, 2.5ozt

Lot 364

A late 19th century Russian metalwares silver pocket tobacco box, maker not traced (EL within a rectangular cartouche), probably assayed by Andrey Antonovich Kovalsky, Moscow 1879, 84 zolotniki mark for 875/1000 standard silver, troinik marked, of plain rectangular form with rounded sides, piano hinged cover with combined city, date and standard mark, engraved with the crest and motto of DICK, gilt washed interior, 8.5 x 5cm, 3.8oztOverall in good condition with no obvious sign of repair. Some surface scratches commensurate with use. Hinge in good condition and does not appear strained, though the cover is a little loose. A shallow bruise to the front left-hand corner. Engraving crisp and clear. Marks mostly clear and readable. Gilding to the interior rather worn.

Lot 365

An early 20th century silver snuffbox, mark of George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, Chester 1905, of rectangular form, the sides with repoussé scroll and foliate decoration, the piano hinged cover similarly decorated with a pastoral scene featuring two ladies, two gentlemen and a gentleman on horseback, 7 x 4cm, 1.5ozt

Lot 367

A French metalwares silver circular powder box, mark of Emile Langlois, (1888-1924), Paris, with Minerva head 1st standard for 950/1000 standard silver, the side with symmetrical decoration over an engine turned ground, reed and tie lower rim, friction fitting cover similarly decorated around a central vacant circular cartouche, gilt washed interior, 7cm, diameter, 3cm high, 2.6ozt

Lot 368

A George III silver snuff box, mark of John Shaw, Birmingham 1812, reeded decoration all over, piano hinged cover and gilded interior, 7 x 4cm, 2.8ozt

Lot 369

A George IV silver snuffbox, mark of Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1826, of rectangular form, decorated top and bottom with engine turned engraving and with reeded sides, part marked piano hinged cover with central vacant rectangular cartouche and cast foliate border with integral thumbpiece, gilded interior, 7.5 x 4.5cm, 2.7ozt

Lot 370

A William IV silver snuffbox, mark of Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1833, the sides with hobnail engine turning, underside similarly decorated around a central monogrammed rectangular cartouche, with applied cast foliate border, piano hinged cover with matching border around a repoussé depiction of 'Mazeppa and the Wolves', gilded interior, inner of the cover with presentation engraving, 8.5 x 5cm, 2.5cm high, 5.3oztIvan Mazeppa (1639–1709) was an important figure in the history of Ukraine. Apparently, as a young man, he was caught in flagrante with a noblewoman, whose husband punished him by tying him naked to a wild horse before setting them free to be hunted down by wild animals. Before the horse finally collapsed, Mazeppa reached the Cossacks and eventually became their military leader.The legend was of interest to the English poet Lord Byron, whose Mazeppa (1819) helped to popularise the legend. His poem inspired many paintings, particularly by the French Romantics, and a theatrical version of the story soon appeared.Victor Hugo, inspired by the French paintings, composed "Mazeppa", one of the major pieces in Les Orientales (1829).Depictions in art usually feature the hero being strapped to the horse, with or without pursuing wolves, and the eventual collapse of the horse. The cover of this example is typical of this depiction.(There is actually no historical evidence to support the legend that Mazeppa was exiled from Poland because of a love affair, nor that he was punished by being strapped to a wild horse.)Overall in good condition. Some minor surface scratches as to be expected. Hinge unstrained and cover opens and closes positively. Hallmarks and engravings clear and readable. Some light scuffing and very minor bruising to the cover guide (see image #9)

Lot 373

A 19th century mother of pearl set double compartment snuff box, apparently unmarked, metal tests as Sterling silver, of semi-circular form, sides and piano double hinge for two covers all set with mother of pearl, underside of three panels, each with personal engraving, one dated 1876, gilded interiors, 9 x 3.5cm, 2.8ozt gross

Lot 375

A George III silver and mother of pearl box, mark of Crispin Fuller, London 1800, of oval form, plain and polished sides, both piano hinged cover and base of carved mother of pearl, 7.5 x 6cm, 3cm high, 3.1ozt gross

Lot 377

A Victorian silver snuff box, mark of Francis Clark, Birmingham 1838, of rectangular form, decorated top and bottom with engine turned engraving and with reeded sides, part marked piano hinged cover with central vacant rectangular cartouche, applied foliate borders and gilded interior, 7.5 x 4cm, 2.5ozt

Lot 378

A Victorian silver snuff box, mark of Edward Smith, Birmingham 1853, of rectangular form, decorated all over with engine turned engraving, part marked piano hinged cover with monogrammed escutcheon shaped cartouche, applied cast foliate thumbpiece and gilded interior, 8 x 5cm, 3.7ozt

Lot 379

A George III silver snuff box, mark of William Lea & Company, Birmingham 1816, of plain, rectangular, convex form, flush mounted hinge, monogrammed cover and gilded interior, 7.5 x 4.5cm, 2.1ozt

Lot 380

An Edward VII silver pocket tobacco box, mark of Alfred Clark, London 1909, of rectangular, plain and concave form, part marked flush piano hinged cover with scrolled thumbpiece, gilded interior with personal engraving, 8.5 x 6.5cm, 3.8ozt

Lot 381

A George III silver snuffbox, mark of Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham 1816, of rectangular cushion shaped form, upper sides of pie crust style, lower plain and concave, flush fitting top hinge to the cover with reeded decoration and central vacant rectangular cartouche, reeded decoration to the underside and gilded interior, 6 x 4.5cm, 1.6ozt

Lot 382

A collection of seven 20th century silver pill bottles, all with mark of Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1998, all display marked and of cylindrical form with friction fitting slightly domed covers; four 2.5cm diameter x 4.5cm high, one 2.5cm diameter x 7.5cm high with star shaped motif to the cover, and two 1.5cm diameter x 5cm high with heart shaped motif to the cover, 9.1ozt gross (7)Overall in good condition with no obvious signs of damage or repair. All the covers fit well and the hallmarks are clear and crisp. Some slight surface scratches as to be expected.

Lot 383

A silver combination sovereign holder and vesta case, together with a silver vesta case, the combination case with mark of Joseph Gloster, Birmingham 1901, of rectangular form, decorated all over with foliage and scrolls around a monogrammed cartouche, horizontal sprung loaded piano hinged cover with push button release under the suspension ring, inner with sprung loaded storage for sovereigns and half sovereigns, sprung loaded hinged strike to the base 5.5 x 5cm, 2ozt; the vesta case with (probable) mark of James Swann, Birmingham 1886, of rectangular, somewhat concave form, similarly decorated around a monogrammed circular cartouche, sprung loaded hinged cover and strike to the base, 5 x 3.5cm, 0.6ozt (2)

Lot 384

A Victorian silver snuff box, mark of Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1898, of navette form, the side decorated with panels of repoussé scrolls and foliage between concave spacers and around 2 vacant free-form cartouches, part marked piano hinged cover similarly decorated, gilt washed interior, 9 x 5cm, 3cm high, 1.4ozt

Lot 385

An unusual bottle shaped vesta, apparently unhallmarked, stamped STERLING SILVER in three places, decorated all over with bright cut engraved foliage and scrolls around a vacant shield shaped cartouche, unusual twist action cover, the interior with three swivel sections resembling a camera shutter, stamped THE 'MAZE' MORTON'S PATENT BREVETE S.C.D.C, strike to the base, 5cm high, 0.6ozt

Lot 386

Two 19th century silver vinaigrettes and a silver snuff box, the first vinaigrette with mark of David Pettifer, Birmingham 1855, of rectangular scalloped edged form, decorated all over with cross-check engine tuned engraving around a vacant escutcheon shaped cartouche, part marked piano hinged cover and gilded interior with hinged and decoratively pierced grille, suspension loop to the top, 3 x 2cm, 0.4ozt; the second vinaigrette with mark of Lea & Clark, Birmingham 1825, of rectangular form, decorated all over with decorative bright cut engraving, part marked piano hinged cover and gilded interior with hinged and pierced grille, 2.5 x 2cm, 0.3ozt; the snuff box, Birmingham and duty marked, other marks indecipherable, of rectangular form, reeded decoration all over, piano hinged cover with applied cast foliate thumbpiece, gilded interior, 7 x 3cm, 1.3ozt (3)

Lot 387

Two George III silver vinaigrettes, both with mark of Samuel Pemberton, the first, Birmingham 1802, silver gilt and of rectangular pendant form, the underside with bright cut engraved border around a central bright cut foliate motif, piano hinged cover with quilted decoration, suspension loop and ring to the top, interior with decorative hinged filigree grille, 3 x 2.5cm, 0.6ozt; the second, of octagonal form, sides and underside with bright cut engraved decoration, piano hinged cover with three dimensional decorative engraving, gilded interior with pierced and hinged grille, 2 x 1.5cm, 0.2ozt (2)

Lot 389

A Victorian silver card case, mark of Frederick Marson, Birmingham 1898, of rectangular form, decorated all over with floral motifs over a textured ground, the front with a monogrammed circular cartouche, verso with a vacant circular cartouche, part marked piano hinged cover to match, 10 x 7cm, 1.9ozt

Lot 390

A rare George III 18th century silver nutmeg grater, mark of Peter & Jonathan Bateman, London 1790, of cylindrical form, the body decorated with panels of bright cut foliate engraving around a monogrammed shield shaped cartouche, part marked piano hinged cover and side quarter revealing the steel rasp, 2.5cm diameter, 6.5cm high, 1.3ozt grossPeter and Jonathan were sons of the famous silversmith, Hester Bateman. Both apprenticed to their brother in law, Richard Clarke (husband to their sister, Letticia), they carried on their mother's business following Hester's retirement in 1790, registering their mark PB over IB. Sadly, Jonathan, who was married to silversmith Ann Dowling, died just 6 months into the partnership, in April 1791, so Peter and his now widowed sister in law continued the business together, registering their own mark PB over AB in 1791.Due to the very short time the partnership was in business, items of silver with the PB over IB mark are rare and extremely desirable and have become the 'Holy Grail' for Bateman collectors worldwide. Hinges in good condition with no sign of straining. Cover opens and closes positively. Some surface scratches as to be expected. Engraving and hallmarks clear and readable. Some slight bruising and an uneven solder join to the rim of the cover in a number of places. Base detached due to a failed solder joint, but both bottom edge and base appear in good condition. Some very minor bruising to the body commensurate with use. Rasp a little rusty.

Lot 401

A trio of silver mounted ram's horn snuff mulls, each probably Scottish and of traditional form with unpolished interior; the largest with silver collar and hinge, the cover with a silver boss engraved with a monogram, the side with a circular presentation engraved cartouche dated 1797; second, silver collar double struck with untraced mark (IO within a rectangular shaped cartouche), hinged cover with engraved silver cartouche; third, silver collar double struck with untraced mark (ACF within a rectangular shaped cartouche), unusual ball hinge and silver cover, the side with a vacant shield shaped cartouche (3)Snuff has been kept in a wide variety of containers since the start of its popularity in the 17th century - the most common being the traditional snuff box. In Scotland, however, the mull (from a Scottish dialect word for 'mill', as the tobacco would have been ground to a powder) was particularly popular.Although snuff was traditionally made from ground tobacco, much Scottish 'snuff' was actually dried sneezewort which was used in traditional medicine. The powder was known as 'sneeshin'. Usually fashioned from ram's horns and often fitted with silver mounts and gemstones, the pocket mull - as these examples - was for personal use, although communal table mulls were also popular and were large and impressive pieces. Many were made by coopers who had the necessary skills and tools for steaming the horn and forming the hinges.1 - Surface crack to the horn on the cover, and the horn loose in the setting. Setting edge a little rough. Cover lacking the cork stopper. Vertical crack to the horn body to the left of the presentation plate running from the rim approximately 30mm long. Some surface scratching to the silver areas, as to be expected.2 - Hinge cover slightly strained, so the cover does not fit tightly. Some surface scratches to the silver area, as to be expected.3 - Cover detached from the body due to a failed solder joint between the collar and the hinge section. Horizontal surface crack to the horn body to the inner of the first curl of the horn. Some surface scratches to the silver areas, as to be expected.

Lot 402

A Victorian silver mounted oversized ram's horn snuff mull, apparently unmarked, metal tests as silver, probably Scottish and of traditional form with polished interior, silver collar and hinge, the hinge cover with an applied cut-card thistle motif together with a rectangular monogrammed silver cartouche, the side with a silver escutcheon shaped presentation engraved cartouche dated 1856Overall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some minor surface scratches to the silver areas as to be expected, together with a very minor dent to the body of the thistle on the cover.

Lot 403

Two Victorian silver mounted horn spirit flasks, both of conical form, the first with mark of Williamson & Horton (John Henry Williamson & John Spinks Horton), London 1868, bayonet fitting cap with gadroon rim and safety chain, 6cm diameter at the base, 24cm high; the second with mark of Chawner & Co. (George William Adams), London 1880, with bayonet fitting captive cap, 5.5cm diameter at the base, 24cm high (2)1 - Bayonet fitting works well. Some surface scratches to the silver areas, as to be expected. Horn appears in good condition and free of damage. Glass bottom appears secure and free of damage. Hallmarks a bit rubbed but readable.2 - Bayonet fitting works well, though a little loose. Some surface scratches to the silver areas, as to be expected. Horn appears in good condition, though somewhat 'dry' and lacking the lustre of the other example. 'Tortoiseshell' bottom appears secure and free of damage. Hallmarks a bit rubbed, but readable.

Lot 405

A mid 19th century Dutch metalwares silver cigar box, maker not traced (VG over JT within a rectangular cartouche), lion passant 2nd standard mark for 833/1000 standard silver, Minerva head duty mark and date letter for 1840, of rectangular form, decorated all over with symmetrical bright cut engraved designs, piano hinged cover with a central decorative circular engraved motif, 13 x 8cm, 4.8ozt

Lot 407

An Edward VII silver four compartment pocket cigar case, mark of Joseph Gloster Ltd., Birmingham 1908, additionally stamped 327, of rectangular corrugated form, exterior lavishly decorated all over with bright cut engraved foliage around a vacant escutcheon shaped cartouche, piano hinged cover and push-in thumbpiece, gilded interior with elasticated retainer, 13 x 8cm, 4.8ozt

Lot 408

A George V silver two compartment pocket cigar case, mark indecipherable, Birmingham 1912, the two joined torpedo shaped compartments with piano hinged cover and push button release, monogrammed and dated to the cover, gilded interior 14 x 5cm, 3.1ozt

Lot 409

An early 20th century silver novelty table cigar lighter, mark of Grey & Co., Birmingham 1907, modelled as a hunting horn, the threaded and detachable wick holder forming the 'mouthpiece', overall length 19.5cm, presentation engraved, 4.4ozt gross

Lot 410

A silver table cigar lighter, mark of Collingwood & Company, London 1930, in the form of a stylized lamp with cylindrical reservoir, leaf capped flying scroll handle and wick holder opposite, raised on 3 claw feet, 7cm diameter, 6.4oztOverall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some light surface scratches and very minor dents and dings all over, as to be expected and commensurate with use. Hallmarks clear and readable. Stands form on a flat surface with no wobble.

Lot 411

An 18th century silver mote spoon, bottom marked, marks indecipherable, oval pierced bowl and tapering handle with pointed finial, monogrammed to the reverse of the bowl,13cm overall length, 0.3oztThe word ‘mote’ refers to a small particle - in this case, particles of tea leaf. Originally called a 'tea strainer spoon', mote spoons or mote skimmers were introduced in the late 17th century. The London Gazette described them at the time as ‘long or strainer spoons with narrow pointy ends’.Traditionally, tea was made by adding loose tea leaves to a teapot of hot water. When the brewed tea was poured from the pot, stray ‘motes’ (leaves) often escaped, causing the tea to continue brewing in the cup. The slots in the mote spoon would allow the tea leaves to be removed with a simple scoop. The ‘narrow pointy end’ was used to unblock the spout of the teapot, which would regularly become blocked with tea leaves.Those households who were unable to afford a silver mote spoon as well as a tea caddy spoon could also use it to scoop tea out of the caddy, allowing the powdered remnants of the tea leaves to fall back through the slots.Mote spoons, though very decorative, were not particularly popular at the time and they only remained in use until the end of the 18th century, when the larger tea strainer was introduced.

Lot 412

A (probably) early 20th century Dutch metalwares silver tea caddy, maker not traced (SS over TM within a rectangular cartouche), lion passant second standard mark for 833/1000 standard silver, of oval cylindrical form decorated with panels of repoussé domestic scenes, the friction fitting cover with repoussé scenes of animals and decorative motifs, 9 x 7cm at the base, 13cm high, 5.7ozt

Lot 413

A 19th century French metalwares silver cream pail, mark of Cesar Tonnelier (1845-1882) Paris, together with Minerva head 1st standard for 950/1000 standard silver, of cylindrical vertically panelled form with simple round wire swing handle, marked to the underside 252, gilded interior, 7cm diameter, 4.1ozt

Lot 414

A pair of early 20th century Britannia silver bun top spice casters, mark of Heming & Company Ltd., London 1926, in the Georgian style, each with simple cylindrical body and scroll handle, part marked friction fitting detachable bun top with simple piercing, splayed foot, signed to the underside, 8cm high, 6.5ozt gross (2)Overall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Both covers a good fit. Hallmarks clear and crisp. Rims to the feet very slightly out of shape. Bodies with surface scratching as to be expected. Both stand well on a flat surface with only a very slight wobble.

Lot 415

An Edward VII silver chamberstick, mark of Lambert & Co (George Lambert), London 1901, rectangular gadroon edged base, simple C shaped handle with gadroon edged shell shaped thumbpiece, part marked friction fitting wax pan and accompanying conical snuffer 8.5 x 7.5cm, 4.5cm high, 4.3ozt

Lot 416

An early 20th century silver mounted horse's hoof, mark of Charles & George Asprey, London 1904, the front with applied name ONYX, part marked piano hinged flat topped cover, dished interior, textured silver surround and embellishment to the back, part marked and signed silver horseshoe to the undersideUsing the silver hallmark date as reference, the name on the hoof may refer to the mare Onyx (1872, horse ID S3R4412, family number TB13-a), Robinson Crusoe's sister, who was sired by Angler (1862) out of Chrysolite (1860) and who was sold to the Auckland Stud Company in 1879 by A.J.C. committeeman Fitzwilliam Wentworth. Chrysolite was out of Juliet, a mare brought to Australia from England by Hurtle Fisher.There is reference to her in the lineage of twice Derby winner, Nordenfeldt (1882, family number TB13-a), who was 'sired by Musket out of the Angler mare Onyx'. Musket (1867, family number TB 3-d), owned by Lord Glasgow, won at least 9 races, including the Ascot Stakes and the Alexandra Plate, and was purchased at auction and shipped out to New Zealand by Thomas Russell of the Waikato Agricultural Company before being sold on to the Auckland Stud Company for their Glen Orchard stud.The is also reference to her in the lineage of Jadestone (1888, horse ID M2C4007), who was 'sired by Sword Dance (1877) out of Onyx.'Overall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some surface scratching to the silverware commensurate with use. Hinge in good condition and does not appear strained, although the cover does not sit perfectly flat. Some minor bruising to the horseshoe.

Lot 417

A pair of Victorian silver horse racing binoculars, mark not traced (J.S.M. within an oval cartouche). Birmingham 1892, the body lavishly decorated with repoussé scrolls and foliage around 2 vacant oval cartouches, the eyepieces marked LE JOCKEY CLUB PARIS

Lot 418

A cased set of early 20th century silver and tortoiseshell menu holders, three with mark of William Comyns & Sons Ltd. (Charles & Richard Comyns), London 1916, the fourth with mark of William Comyns & Sons, London 1909, all four additionally stamped A5384, each comprising a rectangular base and rectangular support featuring a tortoiseshell plaque with piqué decoration of pheasant, salmon, woodcock and a brace of partridge respectively, within a reed and foliate border, presented in a gilt tooled fitted case retailed by Wilson & Gill, Regent Street, London, interior lined in cream satin and velvet

Lot 419

A cased set of four silver novelty menu holders, mark of Sampson Mrodan, Chester 1912, each comprising an oval slotted base with an applied cast cockerel, pheasant, fish and duck respectively, presented in the original fitted case lined in cream satin and velvet

Lot 420

A George III silver table bell, mark of Thomas Richards, London 1819, of simple campana form with ropetwist lower and upper decoration, baluster handle with ball finial, inner with short length of chain but lacking the clapper, the body engraved EDITH, 6.5cm diameter at the rim 12cm high, 6.2ozt

Lot 421

A Victorian silver table bell of heavy gauge, mark of John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater, London 1891, gadrooned lower and rim, reeded waist and gadrooned head, reeded tapering handle and gadrooned nut, part marked clapper on a short length of chain, the body engraved V.D under a coronet, 7cm diameter at the rim 14.5cm high, 11.6ozt

Lot 422

A Victorian silver and tortoiseshell table bell, mark of Grey & Co, Birmingham 1897, of circular form, the domed tortoiseshell with decorative silver top, rotating action through a circular rosette topped with a cupid, lower decorative border and gadrooned rim, raised on three applied scroll feet, 9cm diameter, 9cm highTortoiseshell - Some surface scratching all over. Would benefit from being cleaned.Silverware - No obvious signs of damage or repair. Would benefit from being clean and polished. Hallmarks to the underside clear and readable. Three retaining pins lacking to the decorative border.Mechanism - Appears detached from its mount inside, but still attached to the rotator. Difficult to see due to limited access. Not operational in its present condition.

Lot 423

A Victorian silver Royal Navy bosun's whistle, mark of Owen & Boon, Birmingham 1856, the barrel shaped buoy bearing the Royal Naval crown and anchor, engraved keel with vacant cartouche, suspension ring and mounted pipe gun, 9cm, 13.4g

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