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Early 20th century silver christening mug, of tapering cylindrical form, with vacant oval panel, horizontal banded decoration

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2513

Early 20th century silver christening mug, of tapering cylindrical form, with vacant oval panel, horizontal banded decoration, gilt interior and flat topped curved handle, hallmarked Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, London 1915, H6.7cm, contained within original fitted case with burgundy velvet and cream silk lined interior, approximate silver weight 3.75 ozt, (116.6 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly in the form of surface scratches and nicks. Some slight wear to gilt interior. Hallmarks generally clear and legible.General wear to exterior of case particularly to edges. Some areas of discolouration to the silk lining.

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Victorian silver mustard pot, of oval drum form with beaded rim and scroll handle, the monogrammed cover with scroll thumbpie

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2514

Victorian silver mustard pot, of oval drum form with beaded rim and scroll handle, the monogrammed cover with scroll thumbpiece lifting to reveal blue glass liner, including thumbpiece H6cm, hallmarked Henry Stratford, Sheffield 1887, together with a 1930's mustard pot of similar form with reeded border, shell thumbpiece, and blue glass liner, including thumbpiece hallmarked Birmingham 1936, maker's mark worn and indistinct, H5.5cm, approximate total silver weight 4.26 ozt (132.4 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly in the form of surface scratches and nicks. Victorian example has one knock to front and chipped glass liner. Hallmarks with slight rubbing to both, 1930's maker's mark worn and indistinct, otherwise both clear and legible.

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Mid 19th century Dutch silver 833 standard soup ladle, with rounded rectangular bowl, the shaped and curved stem engraved wit

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2515

Mid 19th century Dutch silver 833 standard soup ladle, with rounded rectangular bowl, the shaped and curved stem engraved with foliate scrolls, marked with Lion Passant, Minerva Head with letter A for Amsterdam, date letter for 1847 and makers mark, approximate L30cm, approximate weight 4.52 ozt (140.6 grams)Condition Report:General light wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly in the form of surface scratches and nicks.Stem slightly bent in middle.Marks with some wear, but generally clear and legible.

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1930's silver bachelors teapot, of squat baluster form with girdle, and brown Bakelite handle and finial, upon circular stepp

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Lot 2516

1930's silver bachelors teapot, of squat baluster form with girdle, and brown Bakelite handle and finial, upon circular stepped foot, hallmarked Birmingham 1936, maker's mark worn and indistinct, H 11.7cm, approximate total weight 9.37 ozt (291.2 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks. Few small knocks to body and nicks. Small solder repair to handle. One pin missing from bottom of handle but handle remains secure. Cover slightly out of line, does not sit flush. Slightly unsteady on foot. Interior tea stained. Maker's mark worn and indistinct but other hallmarks generally clear and legible.

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Pair of early 20th century silver trumpet vases, of tapering faceted form, upon spreading filled bases, hallmarked Thomas Edw

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2517

Pair of early 20th century silver trumpet vases, of tapering faceted form, upon spreading filled bases, hallmarked Thomas Edward Atkins, Birmingham 1911, H23cmCondition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.A few small indentations to bodies, and one example with a few knocks to side of foot.Hallmarks generally clear and legible, makers mark to one example slightly worn.

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Pair of early 20th century silver sauce boats, each of typical form with scroll handles and shaped rims, upon three stylised

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2518

Pair of early 20th century silver sauce boats, each of typical form with scroll handles and shaped rims, upon three stylised pad feet, hallmarked Martin Hall & Co Ltd, Sheffield 1912, including handle H8cm, approximate total weight 8 ozt (248.9 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, knocks and indentations. Some larger knocks to bowls of both. Pads to one sauce boat slightly knocked back but not effecting stability. Hallmarks to both slightly worn, but remain legible.

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Group of Victorian silver fiddle pattern spoons, comprising pair of sauce ladles and set of six teaspoons, both hallmarked He

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2519

Group of Victorian silver fiddle pattern spoons, comprising pair of sauce ladles and set of six teaspoons, both hallmarked Henry Holland (of Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater), London 1857, set of four table spoons, hallmarked Chawner & Co (George William Adams), London 1857, and set of six dessert spoons, hallmarked Chawner & Co (George William Adams), London 1856, with monogrammed terminals, approximate total silver weight 25.50 ozt (792.6 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks, indentations and knocks, in particular wear, knocks and pitting to some bowls. Hallmarks with varying degrees of wear.

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1930's silver mustard pot and cover, of squat bellied form with oblique gadrooned rim and capped scroll handle, the slightly

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2520

1930's silver mustard pot and cover, of squat bellied form with oblique gadrooned rim and capped scroll handle, the slightly domed cover lifting to reveal a blue glass liner, upon three lion mask mounted paw feet, hallmarked Ellis & Co, London 1935, H6.5cm, approximate weight excluding liner 5.33 ozt (166.1 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks and indentations. Two large indentations to either side and multiple small knocks to underside of rim. Rubbing to raised detail particularly on handle. Hallmarks clear and legible.

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1920's silver mustard pot and cover, of bellied form with oblique gadrooned rim and capped scroll handle, the palmette thumbp

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Lot 2521

1920's silver mustard pot and cover, of bellied form with oblique gadrooned rim and capped scroll handle, the palmette thumbpiece lifting the slightly domed cover to reveal a blue glass liner, upon three mask mounted shell pad feet, hallmarked Mappin & Webb Ltd, London 1923, H7.5cm, approximate weight excluding liner 4.88 ozt (151.7 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks. Slight rubbing to raised detail. Glass liner with slight nibbles to edge. Hallmarks slightly rubbed but legible.

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Early/mid 20th century silver mounted cigarette box, of rectangular form with engraved initials and engine turned decoration

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2522

Early/mid 20th century silver mounted cigarette box, of rectangular form with engraved initials and engine turned decoration to the hinged cover, opening to reveal a soft wood lined interior, hallmarks heavily worn, hallmarked Birmingham, H5.5cm D8.5cm W16cmCondition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including, surface scratches, nicks, indentations and small knocks.Cover closes but slightly knocked.Engine turned decoration to cover worn.Hallmarks heavily worn and indistinct.Interior lining with damage to edge.

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Set of four Victorian silver Egyptian Revival open salts, each of cauldron form with engraved key fret border, and beaded rim

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2523

Set of four Victorian silver Egyptian Revival open salts, each of cauldron form with engraved key fret border, and beaded rim, three with clear glass liners, upon three pharaoh mask mounted feet, together with four spoons of conforming design, hallmarked Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1880, contained within a fitted case with burgundy velvet and silk lined interior, approximate silver weight 7.67 ozt (238.7 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.Hallmarks with some wear, particularly to spoons.Glass liners not known if original, and with some wear.Case with general light wear to exterior high points, and to interior, particularly to velvet where salts have stood.

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1930's silver sugar sifter and cream jug, each of plain tapering form upon a circular stepped foot, hallmarked James Carr, Bi

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2524

1930's silver sugar sifter and cream jug, each of plain tapering form upon a circular stepped foot, hallmarked James Carr, Birmingham 1938, sugar sifter H14.5cm, 6.47 ozt (201.3 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.Sugar sifter with a number of small knocks to cover.Milk jug with a number of knocks and small splits along rim, and knock to side of foot.Hallmarks with some wear but generally legible.

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Two early 20th century silver bon bon dishes, the first example of circular form with pierced latticework sides and twin bow

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2525

Two early 20th century silver bon bon dishes, the first example of circular form with pierced latticework sides and twin bow shaped handles, hallmarked Synyer & Beddoes, Birmingham 1912, D10.3cm, the second example of oval form with swing handle and bead and dart rim, upon four palmette mounted pad feet, hallmarked Sibray, Hall & Co Ltd, Sheffield 1919, W9.5cm, approximate total weight 4.89 ozt (152.3 grams)Condition Report:General signs of wear commensurate with age, predominantly in the form of surface scratches. Slight rubbing to raised detail on rims and handles. Basket on pad feet slightly unsteady. Hallmarks clear and legible.

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Victorian double ended ruby glass scent bottle, the faceted body with silver foliate detailed hinged cover to one end, and co

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2526

Victorian double ended ruby glass scent bottle, the faceted body with silver foliate detailed hinged cover to one end, and conforming silver screw threaded cover to the other, L13cm, unmarked but testing as silverCondition Report:General light wear, predominantly in the form of surface scratches and nicks.

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Late Victorian green flashed and facet cut scent bottle, of pear shaped form with hinged foliate detailed silver cover, openi

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Lot 2527

Late Victorian green flashed and facet cut scent bottle, of pear shaped form with hinged foliate detailed silver cover, opening to reveal an interior glass stopper, H8cm, unmarked but testing as silver, together with a further late Victorian clear cut glass example, of cylindrical form, also with hinged foliate detailed silver cover, opening to reveal and interior glass stopper, hallmarked M Bros, Birmingham 1899, H7cm, (2)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly in the form of surface scratches and nicks.Green flashed example with some knocks to sides of silver cover.Clear glass example with two small losses to underside edge.Hallmarks clear and legible.

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Late Art Deco silver and enamel cigarette case, with green guilloche enamelled front, engine turned detail verso, and gilt in

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2528

Late Art Deco silver and enamel cigarette case, with green guilloche enamelled front, engine turned detail verso, and gilt interior, hallmarked G & G, Birmingham 1938, H12.5cm, approximate gross weight 7.75 ozt (241.1 grams)Condition Report:Good overall condition, some general light wear, predominantly in the form of surface scratches. Case closes too well, but has very slight gap at top. Hallmarks clear and legible.

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1930's three piece silver mounted and green guilloche enamel dressing table set, comprising hand held mirror, hair brush, and

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2529

1930's three piece silver mounted and green guilloche enamel dressing table set, comprising hand held mirror, hair brush, and clothes brush, hallmarked Henry Clifford Davis, Birmingham 1937, together with a similar 1930's silver and green guilloche enamel compact, hallmarked Mappin & Webb Ltd, Birmingham 1937, (4)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks, small indentations and knocks.Some damage and losses to enamel.Silver frame of mirror lifting beneath mirror plate.Mirror to interior of compact cracked, and opening mechanism damaged and not working.Bristles of brushes worn.Hallmarks with varying degrees of wear, to clothes brush heavily worn and indistinct.

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1920's five piece silver mounted and enamel dressing table set, comprising pair of hair brushes, pair of clothes brushes, and

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2530

1920's five piece silver mounted and enamel dressing table set, comprising pair of hair brushes, pair of clothes brushes, and hand held mirror, each decorated verso with birds perched upon blossoming branches, hallmarked Henry Clifford Davis, Birmingham 1927 and 1928 Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.Some wear to edges of enamel.Hallmarks with varying degrees of wear.

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Edwardian silver mounted dressing table brush, embossed in the Art Nouveau style with two herons amidst bulrushes and water l

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Lot 2531

Edwardian silver mounted dressing table brush, embossed in the Art Nouveau style with two herons amidst bulrushes and water lilies, hallmarked William Aitken, Birmingham 1906, together with a 1920's silver and tortoiseshell mounted hand held mirror, hallmarked W G Sothers Ltd, Birmingham 1929, an Edwardian silver mounted hand held mirror embossed with putti masks, further Edwardian silver mounted hand held mirror profusely embossed with foliate scrolls and masks, and a matching clothes brush, and a another 20th century silver mounted hand held mirror, (6)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks, small indentations and knocks, and some small splits to high points of embossed decoration.Hallmarks with varying degrees of wear.

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Four piece silver mounted dressing table set, comprising pair of candlesticks, cut glass jar and cover, and perfume atomiser,

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2532

Four piece silver mounted dressing table set, comprising pair of candlesticks, cut glass jar and cover, and perfume atomiser, each repousse decorated with birds amidst foliate motifs and scrolls, hallmarked W I Broadway & Co, Birmingham 1966 and 1968,candlesticks H9.5cmCondition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.Hallmarks with some slight wear, but generally clear and legible.

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American cut glass dressing table box with silver cover, probably late 19th century, of heart shape, the silver cover with en

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Lot 2533

American cut glass dressing table box with silver cover, probably late 19th century, of heart shape, the silver cover with engraved monogram and beaded surround, marked for Gorham and stamped Sterling, W10cm, together with a pair of Edwardian silver mounted candlesticks, hallmarked Charles Boyton & Son Ltd, London 1904, H11cm, and an early 20th century matched silver mounted hand held mirror and hair brush with vacant circular panel and vertical engine turned banding, (5)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.Dressing table box with some nibbles and small losses to glass.Candlesticks with some knocks around edge of bases. Hair brush with a number of knocks and indentations.Hallmarks with varying degrees of wear, particularly makers marks to candlesticks.

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Early 20th century silver mounted five piece dressing table set, comprising hand held mirror, two hair brushes, and two cloth

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2534

Early 20th century silver mounted five piece dressing table set, comprising hand held mirror, two hair brushes, and two clothes brushes, each engraved with monogram, hallmarked William Devenport, Birmingham 1919, contained within a fitted case, together with two further early 20th century silver mounted clothes brushes, also bearing engraved monograms, hallmarked Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1919Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks, small indentations and knocks, including knocks around edge of one clothes brush and to back of hand held mirror.Some splits and lifting to sides of brushes, and silver top of one clothes brush detached.Hallmarks with some wear, but generally legible.Case with wear to exterior and interior.

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Late Victorian silver mounted glass scent bottle, the body of fluted globular form with pierced scrolling part overlay, and e

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Lot 2535

Late Victorian silver mounted glass scent bottle, the body of fluted globular form with pierced scrolling part overlay, and embossed hinged cover lifting to reveal an internal glass stopper, hallmarked Chester 1900, makers mark worn and indistinct, H11.5cm, together with an Edwardian example of similar form, with panelled cut glass body, hallmarked William Neale, Chester 1903, an early 20th century example of facetted oval form, the silver screw threaded cover embossed with a figure amongst blossoming flowers, hallmarked William Comyns & Sons, London 1912, and an early 20th century dressing table jar, the cylindrical octagonal and hobnail cut glass body with silver cover embossed with putti masks, hallmarked S Blanckensee & Son Ltd, Chester, date letter worn and indistinct, D8cm, (4)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.First example with a few small splits, and knocks to cover. Internal stopper not known if original. Glass body with a few small nicks, and losses, particularly to lower edge.Other examples with some small indentations and knocks to silver, and some small nicks and losses to glass bodies.Hallmarks with varying degrees of wear.

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Group of eight silver mounted glass dressing table scent bottles and jars, of various size and form, to include Victorian exa

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2536

Group of eight silver mounted glass dressing table scent bottles and jars, of various size and form, to include Victorian example with cut glass globular body and scroll embossed hinged cover, hallmarked Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1876, H9cm, other examples with various hallmarks, dates ranging 1897 to 1928Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks, and small indentations and knocks.One example with compression to neck of silver cover.Hallmarks with varying degrees of wear.

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Pair of early 20th century silver mounted cut glass vases, of waisted cylindrical form, the silver collars with beaded detail

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2537

Pair of early 20th century silver mounted cut glass vases, of waisted cylindrical form, the silver collars with beaded detail and engraved initials, hallmarked Gorham Manufacturing Co, Birmingham 1910, H29cmCondition Report:Silver collars with some surface scratches, a few small indentations and knocks.Hallmarks generally clear and legible.Glass bodies with a few nicks and nibbles to high points.

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Modern silver twin branch candelabra, the filled circular base with personal engraving leading to a tapering stem supporting

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2538

Modern silver twin branch candelabra, the filled circular base with personal engraving leading to a tapering stem supporting a central plain socket with removable nozzle, and two scrolling branches with conforming sockets and nozzles, hallmarked Parkin Silversmiths Ltd, Sheffield 1987, H27cmCondition Report:Some general light wear predominantly in the form of surface scratches and nicks. Branches slightly uneven.Hallmarks clear and legible.

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Pair of 1920's silver mounted candlesticks, each with spreading square base with key fret border, leading to a tapering colum

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2539

Pair of 1920's silver mounted candlesticks, each with spreading square base with key fret border, leading to a tapering column with conforming detail, and plain socket with fixed square nozzle, hallmarked Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1922, H16cmCondition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks and a few small indentations.One example slightly leaning to one side.Hallmarks worn.

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Pair of George III silver Old English pattern salad servers, hallmarked William Eley & William Fearn, London 1799, contained

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2540

Pair of George III silver Old English pattern salad servers, hallmarked William Eley & William Fearn, London 1799, contained within a fitted case with blue velvet and cream silk lined interior, approximate silver weight 5.74 ozt (178.6 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly in the form of surface scratches and nicks.Hallmarks with some slight wear, but generally clear and legible.Case with general wear to exterior and interior, including discolouration, marks and fraying to silk lining.

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Mid 20th century silver three piece cruet set, comprising open pepper, open salt with blue glass liner and spoon, and mustard

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2541

Mid 20th century silver three piece cruet set, comprising open pepper, open salt with blue glass liner and spoon, and mustard pot and cover with blue glass liner and spoon, each of circular faceted form, upon a stepped circular foot, hallmarked Adie Brothers Ltd, Birmingham 1952, contained within a fitted case, approximate silver weight 3.99 ozt (124 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly in the form of surface scratches and nicks.Hallmarks clear and legible.Blue glass liners with some surface scratches and nicks.Case with light wear to exterior and interior.

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Modern silver three piece cruet set, comprising pepper, mustard pot and cover with blue glass liner, open salt with blue glas

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2542

Modern silver three piece cruet set, comprising pepper, mustard pot and cover with blue glass liner, open salt with blue glass liner, and salt spoon, each with oblique gadrooned rim, hallmarked William Suckling Ltd, Birmingham 1961 and 967, contained within a fitted case with burgundy velvet and cream silk lined interior, approximate total silver weight 7.09 ozt (220.5 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.Pepper with knock to body.Hallmarks with some wear, but generally clear and legible.Glass liners with some surface scratches and a few nicks.Case with some slight wear, but generally in good overall condition.

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Group of silver flatware, to include Victorian christening set comprising knife, fork and spoon with silver handles, blade, p

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2543

Group of silver flatware, to include Victorian christening set comprising knife, fork and spoon with silver handles, blade, prongs, and bowl, hallmarked Martin, Hall & Co, Sheffield 1868, William IV Fiddle pattern dessert fork, hallmarked William Eaton, London 1834, two Victorian teaspoons, 1920's teaspoons, and three Continental graduated spoons and set of matching sugar tongs with rose and vine detail, stamped 825, etc., together with a a small modern silver pendant modelled in the form of a heart, hallmarked Penhaligon's, Birmingham 1991, and two modern silver page markers, each stamped 925, one example worn import mark, approximate total weight 8.61 ozt (267.8 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks and small indentations.Victorian christening set with knocks and wear to handle, and some wear to blade, prongs and bowl.Fiddle pattern fork with wear to ends of prongs.One Victorian teaspoon with wear to tip of bowl.Scent bottle does not appear to open.Page markers with lifting.Hallmarks with some wear, but generally legible.

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20th century American silver Prelude pattern baby spoon and fork set, with foliate detail to terminals, marked International

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2544

20th century American silver Prelude pattern baby spoon and fork set, with foliate detail to terminals, marked International Sterling Prelude, together with three further 20th century American silver baby spoons, the first example marked Gorham Sterling, and a pair marked International Sterling, approximate total silver weight 3.13 ozt (97.4 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly in the form of surface scratches and nicks. Hallmarks generally clear and legible.

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Victorian silver milk jug, of plain barrel form, with strap handle, hallmarked Jonathan Wilson Hukin & John Thomas Heath,

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2545

Victorian silver milk jug, of plain barrel form, with strap handle, hallmarked Jonathan Wilson Hukin & John Thomas Heath, London 1885, together with an Edwardian example, of helmet form, with central girdle and scroll handle, upon three pad feet, hallmarked Thomas Hayes, Birmingham 1904, a pair of 1930's peppers, of typical plain form, hallmarked London 1932, maker's mark indistinct, and a modern silver egg cup, hallmarked Turner & Simpson Ltd, Birmingham 1956, approximate total silver weight 8.25 ozt (256.7 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks and small indentions and knocks. Hallmarks with varying degrees of wear, hallmarks to peppers in particular worn.

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Group of silver flatware, comprising set of six early 20th century teaspoons with foliate engraved detail, hallmarked Joseph

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2546

Group of silver flatware, comprising set of six early 20th century teaspoons with foliate engraved detail, hallmarked Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield 1909 and 1911, a set of six Victorian beaded edge teaspoons, hallmarked Sheffield 1897, Victorian dessert spoon, hallmarked Charles Boyton (II), London 1886, late Victorian teaspoon, and four early 20th century silver handled butter knives, approximate weighable silver 10.27 ozt (319.5 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks, and wear to edges of bowls. Silver butter knife handles with a number of indentations and knocks.Hallmarks generally clear and legible, however some wear in particular to silver handles of butter knives.

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George III Scottish silver fiddle pattern toddy ladle, the terminal engraved with crest verso, hallmarked Edinburgh 1813, mak

David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2547

George III Scottish silver fiddle pattern toddy ladle, the terminal engraved with crest verso, hallmarked Edinburgh 1813, maker's mark worn and indistinct, L16cm, together with a Victorian silver Old English pattern sifting spoon, hallmarked Chawner & Co (George William Adams), London 1863, L15.5cm, and pair of early 20th century silver sauce ladles, hallmarked Hukin & Heath Ltd, Birmingham 1912, L16cm, approximate total weight 4.33 ozt (134.8 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks. Hallmarks on toddy ladle slightly rubbed and mostly legible. Hallmarks on sifting spoon slightly rubbed but legible.

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Set of six 1930's silver coffee spoons, hallmarked Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1939, together with a set of six

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Lot 2548

Set of six 1930's silver coffee spoons, hallmarked Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1939, together with a set of six mid 20th century silver coffee spoons, hallmarked Roberts & Dore Ltd, Birmingham 1941, each contained within a fitted case, approximate total silver weight 3.17 ozt (98.5 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks, and some wear to decoration. Hallmarks with but generally clear and legible. Cases with general wear, scratches and knocks to exterior and discolouration to interiors, particularly to silk linings.

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Group of silver spoons, including set of six 1930's silver coffee spoons, hallmarked W H Haseler Ltd, Birmingham 1934, contai

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Lot 2549

Group of silver spoons, including set of six 1930's silver coffee spoons, hallmarked W H Haseler Ltd, Birmingham 1934, contained within a fitted case, a set of four William IV Old English pattern teaspoons, no assay office mark, date letter for 1835, maker's mark worn and indistinct, a 1930's pickle fork with mother of pearl terminal, hallmarked Viner's Ltd, Sheffield 1934, and four other silver spoons, approximate total silver weight 5.39 ozt (167.5 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks, indentations and knocks, in particular wear, knocks and pitting to some bowls. Hallmarks with varying degrees of wear.

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Group of assorted silver, to include a 1920's silver tea strainer with shaped rim and ebonised wood handle, hallmarked Sander

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Lot 2550

Group of assorted silver, to include a 1920's silver tea strainer with shaped rim and ebonised wood handle, hallmarked Sanders & Pedlingham, Birmingham 1927, a pair of George III century Irish silver sugar tongs, with engraved decoration and shell bowls, hallmarked Benjamin Taitt, Dublin, no date letter, together with two further pairs of sugar tongs, four teaspoons and a coffee spoon, each with various hallmarks and makers, approximate total silver weight 5.67 ozt (176.2 grams)Condition Report:Varying degrees of wear commensurate with and use, including surface and some deeper scratches, nicks to edges, wear and knocks to bowls, etc. Strainer heavily knocked to bowl. Some rubbing to engraved detail on sugar tongs. Hallmarks with varied wear, however mostly legible.

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Two Danish silver-gilt year spoons by Georg Jensen, the first example decorated with enamel blue cornflower motif, dated 1972

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Lot 2551

Two Danish silver-gilt year spoons by Georg Jensen, the first example decorated with enamel blue cornflower motif, dated 1972, in original pouch, the second example decorated with enamel pink briar rose motif, dated 1976, in original box, each impressed on underside RA AB, Sterling Denmark, and marked for Georg Jensen, together with two further examples by A.Michelson, the first with orange enamel fan design, dated 1965, impressed on underside A.Michelsen Sterling Danmark, TH, the second with enamel family scene, dated 1973, impressed on underside 925 S A.Michelsen Sterling Danmark, B Spang Olsen, approximate gross weight 6.11ozt (190.4 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly in the form of surface scratches to silver-gilt. Silver colour coming through gilt in places, particularly underneath bowls. Nicks to outer rim of bowls. Marks clear and legible.

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Late Victorian silver jewellery box, of rectangular form, embossed throughout with foliate scrolls, the hinged cover with vac

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Lot 2552

Late Victorian silver jewellery box, of rectangular form, embossed throughout with foliate scrolls, the hinged cover with vacant oval panel, hallmarked Charles Fox & Co Ltd, London 1896, H6cm W15.5cm D5.5cm, (with weighted base)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.A number of heavy knocks throughout, a number of solder repairs and some splits to high points.Hallmarks with some slight wear but generally clear and legible.

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Edwardian silver asparagus server, embossed and pierced throughout with putti, flowers and leaves amidst C scrolls, vacant ce

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Lot 2553

Edwardian silver asparagus server, embossed and pierced throughout with putti, flowers and leaves amidst C scrolls, vacant central panels to either side, hallmarked William Comyns & Sons, London 1908, H 10.5cm, together with a 20th century continental silver pin dish, with floral enamel roundel to centre, impressed marks beneath, H2.4cm, and an early 20th century silver salt, of squat circular form, with planished bowl and blue glass liner, hallmarked Albert Edward Jones, Birmingham 1919, H2.6cm, approximate total silver weight 6.77 ozt (210.5 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly in the form of surface scratches and nicks. Asparagus servers with some small knocks to decoration and edges, with rubbing to relief detail, faces etc.Pin dish with knocks to bowl, particularly large example to one side. Salt with knocks to bowl and one larger one to side. Blue glass liner appears original, with small nibbles to rim and surface scratches to glass. Marks to pin dish partially worn and indistinct, hallmarks to slightly worn but clear and legible. Hallmarks to salt and asparagus server partially worn but remain clear and legible.

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Mid/late 20th century Dutch silver bottle coaster, of circular form, with pierced sides and beaded rim, marked for 835 standa

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Lot 2554

Mid/late 20th century Dutch silver bottle coaster, of circular form, with pierced sides and beaded rim, marked for 835 standard, date letter for 1972 and Minerva mark bearing the letter M, together with a 20th century American silver cup, the bowl of plain circular form, with short integrated foot and curved handle, impressed Sterling and bearing makers mark for Tuttle Silversmiths, Boston, approximate total weight 5.40 ozt (168 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly surface scratches and small nicks. Cup with a few small knocks to body. Marks clear and legible.

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Lot 2555

Edwardian silver pepper, of urn shaped part fluted form, the body repousse decorated with bows and swags, upon a circular stepped foot, hallmarked Birmingham 1902, maker's mark H.C.B, H10.4cm, together with two 1920's silver cigarette cases, both with engine turned decoration and gilt interiors, the first example hallmarked Turner & Simpson, Birmingham 1925, the second example with monogram to top left corner, hallmarked Birmingham 1926, no maker's mark, approximate total weight 5.79 ozt (180.3 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks. Pepper stands uneven and very slightly to one side, split to circular foot, small indentations, small solder repair to rim and rubbing to relief detail. Larger cigarette case closes flush, gilt interior with some discolouration and wear, interior springs partially broken. Smaller cigarette case closes securely but not flush, several indentations, knocks and rubs throughout, gilt interior with some discolouration and wear and signs of compression. Hallmarks slightly worn, but generally legible.

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Victorian silver vesta case, with foliate engraved decoration, circular monogramed panel, and central lift up cover, hallmark

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Lot 2556

Victorian silver vesta case, with foliate engraved decoration, circular monogramed panel, and central lift up cover, hallmarked John Edward Wilmot, Birmingham 1895, together with a further Victorian vesta case, of oval form with foliate engraved decoration, hallmarked Birmingham 1885, makers mark R & Co, and an early 20th century silver cased propelling pencil, hallmarked Sampson Mordan & Co, London 1928, approximate weighable silver 1.42 ozt (44.1 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.Hallmarks generally clear and legible, with the exception of the propelling pencil which have some wear.

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20th century German silver cigarette case, with engraved monogram to circular panel upper left corner, and engine turned band

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Lot 2557

20th century German silver cigarette case, with engraved monogram to circular panel upper left corner, and engine turned banded decoration, the corners detailed with blue enamel, with crown and crescent mark and stamped 900, together with a small modern silver pill box of hexagonal form, the hinged cover and sides with foliate engraving, hallmarked Thai Design Distributors Ltd, London import 1978, also stamped 925, approximate total weight 4.27 ozt (132.7 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.Cigarette case with some wear and losses to enamel detail.Hallmarks generally clear and legible.

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1930's silver match box case, of typical form with engine turned decoration, hallmarked London 1938, maker's mark worn and in

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Lot 2558

1930's silver match box case, of typical form with engine turned decoration, hallmarked London 1938, maker's mark worn and indistinct, H3.5cm W8cm, D5.3cm, together with a smaller pair of 1930's silver match box cases, both of plain typical form, hallmarked S J Rose & Son, London 1934, H1.5cm W5.1cm D3cm, approximate total weight 3.58 ozt (111.5 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks and small indentations. Hallmarks on larger example slightly worn, maker's mark indistinct, but otherwise legible. Hallmarks on smaller examples slightly worn but legible.

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George III silver snuff box, of rectangular form with reeded decoration throughout, the hinged cover opening to reveal a gilt

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Lot 2559

George III silver snuff box, of rectangular form with reeded decoration throughout, the hinged cover opening to reveal a gilt interior with engraved monogram to underside of cover, hallmarked William Pugh, Birmingham 1814, W5cm, approximate weight 1.05 ozt (32.8 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks and pitting.Some compression to underside.Hallmarks with some wear, but legible.

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Modern silver cigar cutter, together with a modern silver cigar piercer, each with engine turned decoration, each hallmarked

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Lot 2560

Modern silver cigar cutter, together with a modern silver cigar piercer, each with engine turned decoration, each hallmarked S J Rose & Son, Birmingham 1975, (2)Condition Report:General light wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.Hallmarks clear and legible.

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Late 19th century American silver strainer, the bowl of circular part fluted form, with foliate embossed detail, gilt interio

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Lot 2561

Late 19th century American silver strainer, the bowl of circular part fluted form, with foliate embossed detail, gilt interior with pierced strainer, and foliate detailed handle to side, marked beneath Sterling 925/1000, with makers mark for Foster & Bailey, L11cm, approximate weight 0.86 ozt (26.7 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.Some wear to gilt interior.Marks generally clear and legible.

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Modern silver letter opener with ring terminal, hallmarked Francis Howard Ltd, Sheffield 1977, L21.3cm, together with a moder

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Lot 2562

Modern silver letter opener with ring terminal, hallmarked Francis Howard Ltd, Sheffield 1977, L21.3cm, together with a modern silver money clip, of plain typical form, hallmarked W I Broadway & Co, Birmingham 2015, L5cm, each with maker's box, approximate total silver weight 2.45 ozt (76.2 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, in the form of surface scratches. Letter opener with a number of knocks to point. Hallmarks clear and legible. Cases with some slight wear.

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Group of small silver items, including a modern silver perfume funnel, with shaped rim, hallmarked Ari D Norman, London 1992,

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Lot 2563

Group of small silver items, including a modern silver perfume funnel, with shaped rim, hallmarked Ari D Norman, London 1992, a Victorian silver salt in the form of a shell, upon three ball feet, hallmarked William Henry Leather, Birmingham 1894, a 1920's silver cigarette case, with engine turned decoration and central monogram to front cover, hallmarked Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1920, five modern silver pill boxes, one example set with three hardstones, and a 20th century Chinese silver miniature, modelled as a rickshaw, etc approximate total weight 7.30 ozt (227.1 grams)Condition Report:Varying degrees of general wear, including surface scratches, slight knocks and nicks. Cigarette case with heavy knocks throughout body. Small nicks to bowl of shell salt. Perfume funnel with slight knocks to rim. Marks with varying degrees of wear. Some items unmarked but test as silver.

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Pair of 20th century Japanese silver novelty cruets, modelled in the form of Viking long ships, marked Sterling Japan, contai

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Lot 2564

Pair of 20th century Japanese silver novelty cruets, modelled in the form of Viking long ships, marked Sterling Japan, contained within a fitted case, approximate silver weight 1.18 ozt (36.6 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly in the form of surface scratches and nicks.Sail of one example knocked to corner.Some remnants of gilding in places.Marks clear and legible.Case with some general wear and opening mechanism loose.

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Modern silver uncut key, hallmarked Sheffield 1978, makers mark PA, plus a modern silver key ring, hallmarked London import 1

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Lot 2565

Modern silver uncut key, hallmarked Sheffield 1978, makers mark PA, plus a modern silver key ring, hallmarked London import 1978, makers mark A Ltd, and a modern silver miniature novelty model of a yacht, hallmarked London import 1980, no visible marks mark, also stamped 925, approximate total weight 1.54 ozt (48 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.Hallmarks generally clear and legible.

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Modern novelty silver fish handbag, the silver opening modelled as the head of a carp, hallmarked Sheffield 1977, maker's mar

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Lot 2566

Modern novelty silver fish handbag, the silver opening modelled as the head of a carp, hallmarked Sheffield 1977, maker's mark DH, with sequin fabric body and tail, and opal effect eyes, head to tail L35.5cm, approximate total weight 12.69 ozt (394.9 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks. No handle. Hallmarks clear and legible. Hallmarked to one silver component and standard mark and date letter to other component.

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Two silver miniatures modelled as swans, with enamel beaks, hallmarked Mark Houghton Ltd, Sheffield import mark, max H4cm, ap

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Lot 2567

Two silver miniatures modelled as swans, with enamel beaks, hallmarked Mark Houghton Ltd, Sheffield import mark, max H4cm, approximate total silver weight 1.31 ozt (40.6 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly in the form of surface scratches. Hallmarks with varying degrees of wear.

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Early 20th century German Hanau silver miniature, modelled as two putti feasting at a dining table laden with food and drink,

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Lot 2569

Early 20th century German Hanau silver miniature, modelled as two putti feasting at a dining table laden with food and drink, with Hanau marks for Neresheimer & Sohne, and hallmarked B Muller & Son, Chester import 1900, H3.5cm, approximate weight 1.26 ozt (39.2 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, small indentations and nicks. Solder repairs to the legs of one figure and the leg on one chair. One knife and fork set and one handle of a serving dish broken. Some wear to finer detail particularly to putti faces. Hanau marks with slight wear, but generally hallmarks clear and legible.

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Wing from a statue of Nike. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Pari

Setdart Subastas S.L

Lot 42

Wing from a statue of Nike. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 7.8 cm. high with base.Wing from a statue of Nike delicately worked in terracotta. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.

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Cornucopia. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Vers

Setdart Subastas S.L

Lot 71

Cornucopia. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 8.2 cm; 12.7 cm with stand.Cornucopia with female bust, two elements assimilated to the symbolism of fertility. This piece is part of an archaeological collection made up of 670 fragments, considered the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, there was the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshop there, both in terms of the quality and originality of its production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.

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Left leg of an articulated doll. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin

Setdart Subastas S.L

Lot 36

Left leg of an articulated doll. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 6.1 cm. high.Left leg of an articulated doll. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, there was the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshop there, both in terms of the quality and originality of its production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.

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Grotesque head. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921

Setdart Subastas S.L

Lot 48

Grotesque head. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 7.2 cm. high with stand.Grotesque head in terracotta. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.

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