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A SPANISH SILVER INKSTAND, MAKER'S MARK E.MZ, PROBABLY REAL ESCUELA Y FABRICA DE MARTINEZ, MADRID, 1806 beaded borders throug

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Lot 194

A SPANISH SILVER INKSTAND, MAKER'S MARK E.MZ, PROBABLY REAL ESCUELA Y FABRICA DE MARTINEZ, MADRID, 1806 beaded borders throughout, the pointed oval stand with trellis pierced gallery, on shaped panel feet, with its silver cylindrical containers and covers, two as inkwells with glass liners, one with pierced cover, the central pounce pot with pierced top, undersides of all containers and stand with assay zigzag, maker's, town and assay marks 23cm long, 692gr (22oz)

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A WILLIAM IV SILVER INKSTAND, CHARLES PRICE, LONDON, 1833 oblong, the gallery pierced with scroll foliage below the waved gad

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Lot 195

A WILLIAM IV SILVER INKSTAND, CHARLES PRICE, LONDON, 1833 oblong, the gallery pierced with scroll foliage below the waved gadroon rim, pen depressions flanking the openwork bottle fittings, on openwork foliate bracket feet, with its two cut-glass bottles with silver-mounted tops flanking a cast flower-form taperstick cover to the wax container 25cm long, 1083gr (34oz)

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AN EDWARDIAN SILVER INKSTAND, NATHAN & HAYES OF BIRMINGHAM, CHESTER, 1914 canoe-shaped, on bun feet, the sides pierced wi

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Lot 197

AN EDWARDIAN SILVER INKSTAND, NATHAN & HAYES OF BIRMINGHAM, CHESTER, 1914 canoe-shaped, on bun feet, the sides pierced with straps and leafage below a corded rim, the two cut-glass bottles with silver hinged tops 20cm long, weighable silver 312gr (10oz)

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A VICTORIAN SILVER INKSTAND, C.S. HARRIS & SONS LTD, LONDON, 1899 oblong, reeded borders, fluted panel feet, with a pen d

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Lot 198

A VICTORIAN SILVER INKSTAND, C.S. HARRIS & SONS LTD, LONDON, 1899 oblong, reeded borders, fluted panel feet, with a pen depression before the oval inkwell with hinged lid 18.5cm long, 389gr excluding glass inkwell liner

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A VICTORIAN SILVER INKWELL, JOHN GRINSELL & SONS, LONDON, 1895 of cut cornered square capstan form, the plain lid over th

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Lot 200

A VICTORIAN SILVER INKWELL, JOHN GRINSELL & SONS, LONDON, 1895 of cut cornered square capstan form, the plain lid over the glass liner and an additional small inkwell, with screwed silver base plate 8.7cm wide

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THREE ENGLISH SILVER INKWELLS comprising: a Victorian tapered cylindrical example with reeded and fluted bands, the pierced t

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Lot 201

THREE ENGLISH SILVER INKWELLS comprising: a Victorian tapered cylindrical example with reeded and fluted bands, the pierced top with crest engraved domed lid, glass liner, William Edwards, London, 1892, 7.2cm diameter; another Victorian example of capstan form, with a band of curved lobes, lid engraved with scroll initials, glass liner fixed with a screwed retaining bar, John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham, 1890, 8.5cm diameter; and an Edwardian example, loaded capstan form, with Art Nouveau scrolls, the lid probably later blue/green enamel painted, glass liner, A. & J. Zimmerman, Birmingham, 1907, 7.5cm diameter; together with another silver inkwell, probably Italian, 20th century, the glass bottle with pierced cover, on a leafy stand, stamped '800', 8cm long (4)

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A GEORGE III SILVER INKSTAND, JOHN ROBINS, LONDON, 1813 shaped oval frame with reeded rim, on panel feet, supporting three pe

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Lot 203

A GEORGE III SILVER INKSTAND, JOHN ROBINS, LONDON, 1813 shaped oval frame with reeded rim, on panel feet, supporting three pedestal cut-glass bottles with unmarked reeded silver covers, one pierced for pounce, one for ink and one solid 17.5cm long, 128gr (4oz)

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ELEVEN VOLUMES OF SILVER REFERENCE BOOKS comprising: Culme 'The Directory of Gold and Silversmiths' volumes 1 & 2; Pickfo

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Lot 204

ELEVEN VOLUMES OF SILVER REFERENCE BOOKS comprising: Culme 'The Directory of Gold and Silversmiths' volumes 1 & 2; Pickford 'Silver Flatware'; Crisp Jones 'The Silversmiths of Birmingham; Delieb 'Silver Boxes', Brett 'The Sotheby's Directory of Silver'; Glanville 'Silver in England'; Bennett 'Collecting Irish Silver'; Newman 'An Illustrated Dictionary of Silverware'; Helliwell 'Understanding Antique Silver Plate'; and Krekel-Aalberse 'Art Nouveau and Art Deco Silver'

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ELEVEN VOLUMES OF SILVER REFERENCE BOOKS comprising: Carpenter 'Tiffany Silver'; Grimwade 'London Goldsmiths'; Hill 'Fabergé'

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Lot 205

ELEVEN VOLUMES OF SILVER REFERENCE BOOKS comprising: Carpenter 'Tiffany Silver'; Grimwade 'London Goldsmiths'; Hill 'Fabergé'; Solodkoff 'Russian Gold and Silver'; 'Russian Silver of the 14th to Early 20th Centuries from the Moscow Kremlin Reserves'; Glanville 'Women Silversmiths 1685-1845'; Rabinovitch 'Antique Silver Servers'; HoWing Meng 'Straits Chinese Silver'; Boesen and Boje 'Old Danish Silver'; and Jeweller's Circular-Keystone 'Sterling Flatware Pattern Index'

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A GEORGE IV SILVER THREE-PIECE TEA SET, THOMAS ROBINS, LONDON, 1820 urn shaped, richly chased with broad foliate and matted g

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Lot 206

A GEORGE IV SILVER THREE-PIECE TEA SET, THOMAS ROBINS, LONDON, 1820 urn shaped, richly chased with broad foliate and matted ground bands and applied cast rims, the teapot additionally with cast foliate finial and Green Man masks to spout and top mount to wood handle teapot 26cm long; 1797gr (57oz) all in

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˜A WILLIAM IV SILVER TEAPOT, RICHARD PEARCE & GEORGE BURROWS, LONDON, 1836 compressed circular with bold flutes, applied

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Lot 207

˜A WILLIAM IV SILVER TEAPOT, RICHARD PEARCE & GEORGE BURROWS, LONDON, 1836 compressed circular with bold flutes, applied leaf and flowered spout, cast flower finial, on four anthemion cast feet, silver handle with ivory insulators 28cm long, 709gr (22oz) all in

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A GEORGE III SILVER SMALL TEAPOT (OR SAFFRON POT), EMES & BARNARD, LONDON, 1819 compressed circular, with everted gadroon

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Lot 209

A GEORGE III SILVER SMALL TEAPOT (OR SAFFRON POT), EMES & BARNARD, LONDON, 1819 compressed circular, with everted gadroon rim 20cm long, 314gr (10oz) including wood handle

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER AND SHEFFIELD PLATE CANDELABRA, S.C. YOUNGE & CO., SHEFFIELD, 1815 with lobed bands and reede

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Lot 211

A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER AND SHEFFIELD PLATE CANDELABRA, S.C. YOUNGE & CO., SHEFFIELD, 1815 with lobed bands and reeded borders interrupted by scrolling foliage throughout, each loaded silver stick with circular base engraved twice with a crest and tapered stem below a knop and campana shaped sconce, each Sheffield Plate three-light candelabra branch with a pair of reeded scrolled arms, complete with Sheffield Plate nozzles, the central lights with alternative flowerbud finials sticks 27.5cm high, 50cm high overall

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‡ A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER SALT CELLARS, WAKELIN & TAYLOR, LONDON, 1780 pedestal oval, beaded borders, engraved scroll

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Lot 213

‡ A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER SALT CELLARS, WAKELIN & TAYLOR, LONDON, 1780 pedestal oval, beaded borders, engraved scrolled initials WG, gilt interiors 9cm long, 177gr (5oz)

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‡ AMBASSADORIAL PLATE: A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER SALT CELLARS ON STANDS AND A SAUCE TUREEN AND A STAND, DIGBY SCOTT & B

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Lot 216

‡ AMBASSADORIAL PLATE: A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER SALT CELLARS ON STANDS AND A SAUCE TUREEN AND A STAND, DIGBY SCOTT & BENJAMIN SMITH FOR RUNDELL, BRIDGE & RUNDELL, LONDON, 1804 each circular salt cellar with gilt interior and an everted rim of bound reeding and grapes, chased below with 'curtains' of lobes interrupted by three cast and chased lion masks above lion paw feet each set with a shield of crossed oak branches, underside with stamped and conforming engraved number 3 and 9 and scratch weights 18|3 and 17|14, the domed stands engraved to the centre with the Royal cypher, with matching rim above three ball feet, the almost hemispherical pedestal tureen engraved with the Royal arms and the Royal cypher below a matching rim and between reeded loop handles emerging from lion masks, with gadroon border to foot and short pedestal, numbered 6 and scratch weight 28|4, all pieces with engraved inscription to underside stands 11.5cm diameter, tureen 20.5cm across handles, 1865gr (59oz 19dwt) The inscriptio...

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER SALT STANDS, ONE ROBERT HENNELL, THE OTHER ROBERT & SAMUEL HENNELL, LONDON, 1796 / 1809 dishe

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Lot 221

A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER SALT STANDS, ONE ROBERT HENNELL, THE OTHER ROBERT & SAMUEL HENNELL, LONDON, 1796 / 1809 dished oval, the everted rims engraved with a crest below a reeded edge, with one glass liner hobnail cut below a shaped rim 11.8cm long, 124gr (3oz 19dwt) (3)

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˜A GEORGE III SILVER COFFEE POT, WILLIAM COLLINGS, LONDON, 1773 the baluster body chased with two contemporary 'Turquerie' sc

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Lot 222

˜A GEORGE III SILVER COFFEE POT, WILLIAM COLLINGS, LONDON, 1773 the baluster body chased with two contemporary 'Turquerie' scenes, each of a pair of turbaned figures seated on the ground, one smoking a long curved pipe, with surrounding Rococo foliage and scrolls and later inscriptions to the neck, with beaded rims and cast scroll spout, the scroll and foliate silver handle of circa 1845 with additions marks for Wrangham & Moulson, London 32cm high, 950gr (30oz) including ivory insulators The inscriptions read: From Hamilton Hamilton, E.E. & M.P. of Her Britannic Majesty at the Court of the Brazils, to John Pascoe Grenfell, Rear Admiral in the Imperial Service. / In remembrance of much kindness experienced during a voyage to England on board the 'Constitution' Imperial Frigate bearing his Flag in August and September 1846. Provenance: John Pascoe Grenfell, Liverpool; thence by family descent to the vendor. Hamilton Charles James Hamilton (1779-1856) served as ambassador ('E.E. & M.P.' Envoy Extraordinar...

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A GEORGE III SILVER MUG, WILLIAM TUITE, LONDON, 1770 baluster, plain, leaf capped scroll handle, spreading foot, gilt interio

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Lot 223

A GEORGE III SILVER MUG, WILLIAM TUITE, LONDON, 1770 baluster, plain, leaf capped scroll handle, spreading foot, gilt interior 13cm high, 398gr (12oz)

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AN IRISH GEORGE III SILVER CUP, GEORGE WEST, DUBLIN, 1795 the baluster body engraved with a coat of arms, supporters and mott

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Lot 224

AN IRISH GEORGE III SILVER CUP, GEORGE WEST, DUBLIN, 1795 the baluster body engraved with a coat of arms, supporters and motto and a crest between two leaf-capped scroll handles, the pedestal foot with reeded rim 16.5cm high, 450gr (14oz) The arms are those of Owen of Orielton, Pembrokeshire.

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A GEORGE III SILVER TEAPOT STAND, HENRY CHAWNER, LONDON, 1791 shaped oval, with a bright-cut foliate and wigglework border be

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Lot 225

A GEORGE III SILVER TEAPOT STAND, HENRY CHAWNER, LONDON, 1791 shaped oval, with a bright-cut foliate and wigglework border below a moulded rim, on four panel feet 16.5cm long, 141gr

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A GEORGE III SILVER TEA CADDY, WILLIAM ABDY, LONDON, 1799 tapered shaped oblong, the domed lid flush-hinged to the side below

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Lot 227

A GEORGE III SILVER TEA CADDY, WILLIAM ABDY, LONDON, 1799 tapered shaped oblong, the domed lid flush-hinged to the side below an urn finial, with bright-cut engraved borders and to front and back with a crest within an oval surrounded by laurel swags 14.5cm high, 436gr (14oz)

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AN IRISH GEORGE III SILVER SUGAR BOWL, MATTHEW WEST, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1770 with punch beaded borders, engraved with a crest on a

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Lot 228

AN IRISH GEORGE III SILVER SUGAR BOWL, MATTHEW WEST, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1770 with punch beaded borders, engraved with a crest on a chased rocaille shield flanked by birds in trees, chased with further vignettes of a cow being milked beside a house and a shepherd tending a pair of sheep beside an obelisk-like structure, three shell-headed pad feet between, the well with punch beaded and chased tendrils, no date letter 13.5cm diameter, 150gr (4oz 16dwt)

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A GEORGE III SILVER CRUET STAND, EDWARD ALDRIDGE, LONDON, 1765 circular, with corded rim above lattice piercing and three bal

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Lot 229

A GEORGE III SILVER CRUET STAND, EDWARD ALDRIDGE, LONDON, 1765 circular, with corded rim above lattice piercing and three ball and claw feet, central twisted stem with scroll handle, with six cut-glass bottles, four with glass stoppers and two shorter with unmarked covers 16.5cm high, stand only 236gr (7oz)

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A GEORGE II SILVER MUG, FULLER WHITE, LONDON, 1757 baluster, plain, leaf-capped scroll handle 12cm high, 360gr (11oz)

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Lot 233

A GEORGE II SILVER MUG, FULLER WHITE, LONDON, 1757 baluster, plain, leaf-capped scroll handle 12cm high, 360gr (11oz)

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A GEORGE II SILVER MUG, WILLIAM GRUNDY, LONDON, 1748 baluster, plain, leaf-capped scroll handle, gilt interior 12.5cm high, 3

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Lot 234

A GEORGE II SILVER MUG, WILLIAM GRUNDY, LONDON, 1748 baluster, plain, leaf-capped scroll handle, gilt interior 12.5cm high, 393gr (12oz)

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A CHARLES II SILVER PORRINGER, MAKER'S MARK R? ABOVE A ROSE, LONDON, 1664 circular, chased to the belly with a band of tulip

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Lot 235

A CHARLES II SILVER PORRINGER, MAKER'S MARK R? ABOVE A ROSE, LONDON, 1664 circular, chased to the belly with a band of tulip like flowers, with two cast foliate scroll handles 7.7cm high, 14.5cm across handles, 183gr (5oz 16dwt)

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A GEORGE I SILVER SALVER, LEWIS METTAYER, LONDON, 1721 cushion cornered with reeded rim, no feet, scratch weight '10=17' 16.5

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Lot 236

A GEORGE I SILVER SALVER, LEWIS METTAYER, LONDON, 1721 cushion cornered with reeded rim, no feet, scratch weight '10=17' 16.5cm wide, 312gr (10oz)

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AN EDWARDIAN SILVER COMBINED SHOOTING PEG (OR BUTT) SELECTOR AND VESTA CASE, J.C. VICKERY, LONDON, 1908 rectangular, fitted w

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Lot 238

AN EDWARDIAN SILVER COMBINED SHOOTING PEG (OR BUTT) SELECTOR AND VESTA CASE, J.C. VICKERY, LONDON, 1908 rectangular, fitted with a turning printed scroll indicating different peg positions for up to eight drives for eight guns beside a panel with card insert for names, one long side hinged for the vesta compartment and striker, the other fitted with a suspension ring, the later inscribed reverse opening to reveal eight numbered pegs, underside stamped 'PATENT No.3217 / J.C. VICKERY 179,181,183 REGENT St.', in its fitted leather case 6.2cm long including scroll handle (2)

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A COLLECTION OF FIVE BUCKLES AND TWO SASH PINS comprising: a Victorian silver buckle, of openwork scrolling berried tendrils,

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Lot 239

A COLLECTION OF FIVE BUCKLES AND TWO SASH PINS comprising: a Victorian silver buckle, of openwork scrolling berried tendrils, John Edward Wilmot, Birmingham, 1900; another cast and openworked in silver with Rococo style foliage surrounding eagles, Deakin & Francis, Birmingham, 1956, two enamelled gilt-metal examples; a small gilt-metal and green composite buckle; and two Scottish silver sash pins, Celtic pattern, one shield like, the other tubular, the former Edinburgh, 1989, the latter unmarked, probably late 19th/early 20th century; together with a silver Claddagh ring (7)

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A VICTORIAN SILVER SCENT FLASK, SAMPSON MORDAN & CO., LONDON, 1891 with spiral twist lobes formed as an elongated cone of

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Lot 240

A VICTORIAN SILVER SCENT FLASK, SAMPSON MORDAN & CO., LONDON, 1891 with spiral twist lobes formed as an elongated cone of oval outline, with bun-shaped screw-on cap 14cm long

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˜A SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX, PROBABLY ENGLISH, CIRCA 1740 cartouche shaped, the lid with reeded silver rim moun

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Lot 241

˜A SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX, PROBABLY ENGLISH, CIRCA 1740 cartouche shaped, the lid with reeded silver rim mount, mother-of-pearl inlaid and silver overlaid with a huntsman and two dogs and a maiden perched on a beast amidst trees and foliage surrounded by a Rococo border of scrolls, rocaille and fruit-laden vines inhabited by birds and a sphinx 7.8cm long

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A GEORGE III SILVER BOX, THOMAS HARPER, LONDON, 1805 oblong, plain excepting thumbpiece and later engraved coat of arms to sl

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Lot 242

A GEORGE III SILVER BOX, THOMAS HARPER, LONDON, 1805 oblong, plain excepting thumbpiece and later engraved coat of arms to slightly domed lid 13.5cm long, 346gr (11oz)

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A VICTORIAN SILVER 'LLOYD'S, RELIEF OF LADYSMITH' PRESENTATION TOBACCO BOX, MAPPIN & WEBB LTD., BIRMINGHAM, 1899 bun shap

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Lot 243

A VICTORIAN SILVER 'LLOYD'S, RELIEF OF LADYSMITH' PRESENTATION TOBACCO BOX, MAPPIN & WEBB LTD., BIRMINGHAM, 1899 bun shaped with concave base, the squeeze action flush hinged lid engraved with the Lloyd's Corporation arms between the inscription 'LLOYD'S / 7th MAY 1900', gilt interior 7cm diameter The members of the Naval Brigade of HMS 'Powerful' who attended a reception held by Lloyd's on 7th May 1900 were each presented with one of these boxes. See another of these boxes held by the Royal Maritime Museum at Greenwich (No.OBJ0261) which is inscribed to the underside 'Silver Tobacco Box Presented by |Lloyds| to the men of HMS |Powerful| who took part in the gallant defence of Ladysmith'. Provenance: Charles Henry Dawkins (1880-1957) according to paper label.

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A DUTCH SILVER TOBACCO BOX, MAKER'S MARK INDECIPHERABLE, 1855 oblong with slightly doomed top and bottom, the lid engraved wi

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Lot 244

A DUTCH SILVER TOBACCO BOX, MAKER'S MARK INDECIPHERABLE, 1855 oblong with slightly doomed top and bottom, the lid engraved with a horse standing in an arabesque arcade surrounded by foliate scrolls and diaper panels, with reeded sides, 833 standard 13.5cm long, 137gr

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A SILVER PLATED SMOKER'S COMPANION, PERHAPS DUTCH, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY oblong, covered in bright-cut engraved geometic b

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Lot 245

A SILVER PLATED SMOKER'S COMPANION, PERHAPS DUTCH, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY oblong, covered in bright-cut engraved geometic borders and foliate motifs, one side with a roundel of a gentleman enjoying a pipe in his parlour, the other side with lid to a compartment, one end opening to a match compartment with striker in the lid, the other end with cylindrical void presumably for a taper cord 12.5cm long

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A SWISS SILVER 'OMEGA' BOX, JEZLER, SCHAFFHAUSEN, CIRCA 1948 plain oblong excepting the raised Omega symbol to front, cedar l

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Lot 246

A SWISS SILVER 'OMEGA' BOX, JEZLER, SCHAFFHAUSEN, CIRCA 1948 plain oblong excepting the raised Omega symbol to front, cedar lined base, interior lid with engraved inscription, originally the presentation box for an Omega Centenary wristwatch, interior felt now lacking, stamped '800', Jezler and MADE IN SWITZERLAND, 15.5cm long; together with an American box, Reed & Barton, Taunton MA, mid 20th century, oblong, the top with hinge across, engraved with scrolled initials within a ribbon-tied laurel wreath, stamped trademark, 'STERLING' and numbered 772, 14.5cm long, 260gr (American box only) (2)

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AN ITALIAN SILVER-GILT AND JADE LETTER OPENER, BULGARI, ROME, CIRCA 1955 with pointed blade and jade mounted handle carved as

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Lot 247

AN ITALIAN SILVER-GILT AND JADE LETTER OPENER, BULGARI, ROME, CIRCA 1955 with pointed blade and jade mounted handle carved as a stylised dragon, stamped with Italian pre 1968 mark, 'BVLGARI' and 925, in its original ecru linen covered case with inner cover gilt stamped 'BVLGARI / ROMA' 23.5cm long

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˜A SILVER CARNET DE BAL, FRENCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY in the form of a miniature fan, the silver guards with enamel and engraved

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Lot 248

˜A SILVER CARNET DE BAL, FRENCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY in the form of a miniature fan, the silver guards with enamel and engraved decoration, the dance cards of five ivory leaves, with chained finger ring, in its fitted case, guard 8.5cm long; together with a lorgnette, 19th century, the pair of oval silver-mounted spectacles folding into shaped mother-of pearl guards, 7.3cm long excluding suspension ring (2)

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‡ A GERMAN SILVER SCENT FLASK, L. NERESHEIMER & CO., HANAU, CIRCA 1905 in early 18th century style, soft cast with masks

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Lot 249

‡ A GERMAN SILVER SCENT FLASK, L. NERESHEIMER & CO., HANAU, CIRCA 1905 in early 18th century style, soft cast with masks and birds amid foliate strapwork, screw-in cover, import marked for Chester, 1907, pseudo marks, 8cm high; together with a small German silver sweetmeat dish, probably Hanau late 19th century, chased with grapes in the style of a 17th century wine taster, pseudo marks; a small German silver bud vase, Gebrüder Kühn, Schwäbisch Gmünd, early 20th century, ribbed inverted baluster; and a parcel gilt white metal parasol or cane terminal, 20th century, formed as a ball and claw (4)

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A CAMEO SET SILVER-GILT BOX, THE CAMEO PROBABLY TORRE DEL GRECO, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY oval, the lid set with a finely car

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Lot 250

A CAMEO SET SILVER-GILT BOX, THE CAMEO PROBABLY TORRE DEL GRECO, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY oval, the lid set with a finely carved shell cameo profile bust of Venus after the Antique, in a probably Neapolitan gold mount decorated with wirework and granulation (perhaps originally a brooch), the plain later box unmarked box 5.5cm long

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A GOLD-MOUNTED AGATE SURPRISE EGG, STUART DEVLIN, LONDON, 1977 the cloudy translucent and brown banded agate body with gold h

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Lot 259

A GOLD-MOUNTED AGATE SURPRISE EGG, STUART DEVLIN, LONDON, 1977 the cloudy translucent and brown banded agate body with gold hinged mounts of 'flames' licking the rims, opening to reveal a large oval cut amethyst claw-set within a bed of small pearl centred gold flowers, 18 carat gold hallmarks, with a Stuart Devlin silver-gilt 'filigree' stand of 1975 7cm long (2) Literature: Carole Devlin and Victoria Simkin (Editors), 'Stuart Devlin, Designer Goldsmith and Silversmith', Woodbridge, 2018, p.328. The start of the chapter illustrating this egg (p.304, ibid), titled 'Jewelled Surprise Eggs, Clocks, Objets d'Art', quotes Kenneth Snowman's catalogue introduction to the Devlin exhibition at Collingwood's in 1972: |Paying a visit to Stuart Devlin in his Clerkenwell enfilade of workshops, one immediately senses that here is no amateur performing the latest fashionable tricks for a limited coterie of sycophants, but a serious silversmith who is single-mindedly devoting himself to the designing and creation of ...

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A SILVER SURPRISE EGG, STUART DEVLIN, LONDON, 1978 the openwork body of silver-gilt, oxidised and white silver flowerheads, h

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Lot 261

A SILVER SURPRISE EGG, STUART DEVLIN, LONDON, 1978 the openwork body of silver-gilt, oxidised and white silver flowerheads, hinging via a pushpiece to reveal explosive beaded stems of varying lengths interspersed with purple octahedron fluorite crystals, with a Stuart Devlin silver-gilt 'filigree' stand of 1979 7.3cm long (2) Literature: Carole Devlin and Victoria Simkin (Editors), 'Stuart Devlin, Designer Goldsmith and Silversmith', Woodbridge, 2018, p.317

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A SILVER SURPRISE EGG, STUART DEVLIN, LONDON, CIRCA 1974 the openwork body of silver-gilt, oxidised and white silver flowerhe

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Lot 262

A SILVER SURPRISE EGG, STUART DEVLIN, LONDON, CIRCA 1974 the openwork body of silver-gilt, oxidised and white silver flowerheads hinging open to a spray of blue and red enamelled flowers, maker's, town and two standard marks but apparently no date letter, with a Stuart Devlin silver-gilt 'filigree' stand of 1976 7cm long (2) Literature: Carole Devlin and Victoria Simkin (Editors), 'Stuart Devlin, Designer Goldsmith and Silversmith', Woodbridge, 2018, p.314

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A SILVER-GILT SURPRISE EGG, STUART DEVLIN, LONDON, 1977 the openwork 'filigree' body hinging via a pushpiece to reveal a rhod

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Lot 263

A SILVER-GILT SURPRISE EGG, STUART DEVLIN, LONDON, 1977 the openwork 'filigree' body hinging via a pushpiece to reveal a rhodonite baby rabbit and a silver mouse sheltering beneath a variety of plants, with a Stuart Devlin silver-gilt 'filigree' stand of 1975 7.3cm long (2)

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A SILVER-GILT SURPRISE EGG, STUART DEVLIN, LONDON, 1977 the openwork 'filigree' body hinging via a pushpiece to reveal a farm

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Lot 264

A SILVER-GILT SURPRISE EGG, STUART DEVLIN, LONDON, 1977 the openwork 'filigree' body hinging via a pushpiece to reveal a farmyard scene including hay bales, a scarecrow, a bucket, a broken cartwheel and damaged fencing surrounding a rhodonite pig, with a Stuart Devlin silver-gilt 'filigree' stand of 1976 7.3cm long (2)

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A SILVER-GILT SURPRISE EGG, STUART DEVLIN, LONDON, 1977 textured body applied with stylised rabbit outlines in silver between

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Lot 265

A SILVER-GILT SURPRISE EGG, STUART DEVLIN, LONDON, 1977 textured body applied with stylised rabbit outlines in silver between oxidised trees and grass, hinging open in cracked profile to a flame licked purple amethyst crystal geode, with a Stuart Devlin silver-gilt 'filigree' stand of 1979 7.3cm long (2) Associated Literature: Carole Devlin and Victoria Simkin (Editors), 'Stuart Devlin, Designer Goldsmith and Silversmith', Woodbridge, 2018, p.316, for a similarly decorated egg with cracked profile

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A PARCEL-GILT-SILVER SURPRISE EGG, STUART DEVLIN LONDON, 1977 the egg of textured white 'filigree' over a gilt body, the push

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Lot 266

A PARCEL-GILT-SILVER SURPRISE EGG, STUART DEVLIN LONDON, 1977 the egg of textured white 'filigree' over a gilt body, the pushpiece revealing an interior of a plant with pearl bead flowers visited by a red and black spotted enamelled butterfly, with a Stuart Devlin silver-gilt 'filigree' stand of 1973 7.3cm long (2)

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A SILVER BUTTERFIELD TYPE DIAL, PROBABLY FRENCH 18TH CENTURY the oval plate housing a compass-rose-shaped needle, the chapter

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Lot 271

A SILVER BUTTERFIELD TYPE DIAL, PROBABLY FRENCH 18TH CENTURY the oval plate housing a compass-rose-shaped needle, the chapter ring of Roman numerals engraved on a scroll and centring on a rosehead motif, the hinged gnomon with scrolled initials BWR, the underside with repeated engraved motif and two bun supports 5.5cm long including suspension ring

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A SILVER PAIR CASED WATCH FOR THE TURKISH MARKET, GEORGE CLARKE, LONDON, CIRCA 1768 verge fusée movement with silver regulato

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Lot 272

A SILVER PAIR CASED WATCH FOR THE TURKISH MARKET, GEORGE CLARKE, LONDON, CIRCA 1768 verge fusée movement with silver regulator disc, hybrid crested Tulip/Egyptian pillars, signed and numbered 685, 'champlevé' silver dial with a matted ground and two chapter rings of Eastern Arabic numerals, inscribed on two foliate banners 'GEORGE CLARKE / LONDON', plain cases both hallmarked London, 1768, the inner case with casemaker's mark WR; on an 18th century steel chatelaine or fob chain, two swiveling sections each of a row of quatrefoil links flanked by chain mesh, terminating in spring clasps and an associated watch key chain 18cm long, outer watchcase 5.3cm diameter

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IWC, CALIBRE 89: A GENTLEMAN'S GOLD WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1962 the manual wind movement signed and numbered 1606935, the frosted

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Lot 278

IWC, CALIBRE 89: A GENTLEMAN'S GOLD WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1962 the manual wind movement signed and numbered 1606935, the frosted silver dial with applied gold Arabic numerals and gold hands including centre seconds, signed 'International Watch Co / SCHAFFHAUSEN', circular case with snap-on back, interior back signed, numbered 1648675, Swiss gold marks and London import marks for 9 carat gold, associated black leather strap 38mm diameter

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DANISH SILVER 'TULIP' NECKLACE, GEORG JENSEN, COPENHAGEN, CIRCA 1966 designed by Harald Nielsen (1892-1977) as a row of linke

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Lot 304

DANISH SILVER 'TULIP' NECKLACE, GEORG JENSEN, COPENHAGEN, CIRCA 1966 designed by Harald Nielsen (1892-1977) as a row of linked stylised tulip flowerheads each with two beads, stamped pattern No. 66, post 1945 Jensen marks, import marked for Georg Jensen Ltd., London, 1966 40cm long excluding slide to clasp

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DANISH SILVER BROOCH AND PAIR EARRINGS, GEORG JENSEN, COPENHAGEN, CIRCA 1966 the brooch designed by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel

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Lot 305

DANISH SILVER BROOCH AND PAIR EARRINGS, GEORG JENSEN, COPENHAGEN, CIRCA 1966 the brooch designed by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel as a stylised rounded shell, stamped pattern No. 328, post 1945 Jensen marks, designer's monogram NJ, import marked for Georg Jensen Ltd., London, 1966, 5.5cm long; the pair of earrings designed by Nanna Ditzel as a stylised leaf, screw fitting, stamped pattern No. 128B and post 1945 Jensen marks

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A DIAMOND-SET SILVER BROOCH, SURAKARTA, JAVA, 19TH CENTURY in the form of an openwork buckle, with scrolling leaf design 7.5

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Lot 314

A DIAMOND-SET SILVER BROOCH, SURAKARTA, JAVA, 19TH CENTURY in the form of an openwork buckle, with scrolling leaf design 7.5 x 4.3cm Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent.

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A JAPANESE SILVER AND ENAMEL BUCKLE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY shaped oval, with a frog amid lotus blooms in relief, apparently unma

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Lot 84

A JAPANESE SILVER AND ENAMEL BUCKLE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY shaped oval, with a frog amid lotus blooms in relief, apparently unmarked 7cm long

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A CHINESE SILVER CIGARETTE CASE, WANG HING, CANTON, HONG KONG OR SHANGHAI, EARLY 20TH CENTURY oblong pocket fitting form, app

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Lot 85

A CHINESE SILVER CIGARETTE CASE, WANG HING, CANTON, HONG KONG OR SHANGHAI, EARLY 20TH CENTURY oblong pocket fitting form, applied over the front and back with a dragon in relief, WH90 mark 8.5cm long, 124gr including retaining bands

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A CHINESE SILVER 'DRAGON' CIGAR LIGHTER AND A CONDIMENT 'CART', WANG HING & CO., HONG KONG, CANTON OR SHANGHAI, EARLY 20T

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Lot 87

A CHINESE SILVER 'DRAGON' CIGAR LIGHTER AND A CONDIMENT 'CART', WANG HING & CO., HONG KONG, CANTON OR SHANGHAI, EARLY 20TH CENTURY the three-clawed hollow-bodied scaly beast with screw-on head standing on a wood stand openwork carved with cloud scrolls, the condiment set modelled as a hatted Chinese man pushing a large wheeled cart containing a mustard pot, a pepperette and an associated brass pail, cart and dragon with WH, artisan and 90 stamps each approximately 15cm long

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‡ A RUSSIAN SILVER SALT CELLAR, ALEXANDER HILDEBRAND, MOSCOW, 1759 three footed cauldron form, gilt interior, also with Fedor

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Lot 88

‡ A RUSSIAN SILVER SALT CELLAR, ALEXANDER HILDEBRAND, MOSCOW, 1759 three footed cauldron form, gilt interior, also with Fedor Petrov alderman's mark, 6.5cm diameter; together with a silver trencher salt, German/Austrian, mid 18th century, shaped rectangular on a stepped and domed base, 13 loth (812 standard) and maker's marks, 8cm long; an Austrian silver pepperette, Vienna, early 19th century, urn shaped, engraved band on a hatched ground, screw-on cover, 11cm high; a French silver egg cup on stand, late 19th/early 20th century, 9.5cm diameter; and an electroplate salt spoon (5)

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A RUSSIAN CLOISONNE ENAMELLED SILVER-GILT VODKA BEAKER, VASILIY ANDREEV, MOSCOW, 1886 slightly tapering cylindrical, with tur

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Lot 89

A RUSSIAN CLOISONNE ENAMELLED SILVER-GILT VODKA BEAKER, VASILIY ANDREEV, MOSCOW, 1886 slightly tapering cylindrical, with turquoise and wirework ground reserving shaped panels of stylised foliage on a matted ground, all between white pellet rims 5cm high

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A GERMAN SILVER BEAKER AND COVER, PERHAPS JOACHIM AST, AUGSBURG, CIRCA 1700 'Kugelfussbecher' form, plain excepting reeded ri

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Lot 90

A GERMAN SILVER BEAKER AND COVER, PERHAPS JOACHIM AST, AUGSBURG, CIRCA 1700 'Kugelfussbecher' form, plain excepting reeded rims, on three ball feet, cover with ball finial, maker's mark ?IA? to cover and base, base additionally with town mark for 1696-1705 and assay wriggle 15.5cm high, 312gr

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‡ A GERMAN SILVER BEAKER, JACOB PFAFF, NUREMBERG, CIRCA 1690-1700 'kugelfussbecher' form, chased below the reeded rim with sc

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Lot 91

‡ A GERMAN SILVER BEAKER, JACOB PFAFF, NUREMBERG, CIRCA 1690-1700 'kugelfussbecher' form, chased below the reeded rim with scrolling flowers between oval panels of buildings in landscapes, on three ball feet, assay wriggle, town and maker's marks to rim 8.5cm high, 82gr

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