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Decorative Arts & Collectables, Day 1. — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:751
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Collectables, Day 1.Lots with images:751
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:652
Date:16-Nov-2024
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An antique rococo English sterling silver basket by the famed female silversmith Elizabeth Godfrey (formerly Elizabeth Buteux) of London, circa 1749, 27 cm high, 36 cm wide, 1606 grams
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A fine quality Georgian cast sterling silver rococo sauce boat with engraved griffin crest, maker's marks illegible, made in London, circa 1767, 16 cm high, an impressive 556 grams
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A fine pair of solid cast sterling silver candlesticks with engraved crests, made in London, circa 1765, 24 cm high, 1038 grams total
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A pair of Georgian sterling silver sugar nips by James Pipps of London, 18th century, 13 cm long, 39 grams
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A Georgian sterling silver wine funnel with engraved griffin head crest, London, circa 1777, 15 cm high, 156 grams
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A Georgian sterling silver tankard with ribbed decoration, by James Marson or James Macklin, London, circa 1794, 11 cm high, 392 grams
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An antique sterling silver and ivory baby rattle, 15 cm long
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A pair of Britannia standard antique English tablespoons, 17th/18th century, 20.5 cm long, 124 grams total
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A pair of Georgian sterling silver tablespoons, by Stephen Adams of London, circa 1777, 21 cm long, 118 grams total
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A fine antique Norwegian silver spoon with engraved decoration, Bergen, circa 1650, 16 cm long, 38 grams
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An antique English sterling silver ladle by John & Henry Lias, London, circa 1842, 34 cm long, an impressive 376 grams
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A pair of antique Irish silver condiment spoons, by Joshua Buckton of Dublin, circa 1822, 9.5 cm long, 17 grams total
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Twelve assorted antique sterling silver condiment spoons, sauce ladles, sugar spoons etc., including a pair of Irish examples, the largest 16.5 cm, 278 grams total
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An antique English sterling silver tea service with chased and engraved decoration by John Samuel Hunt of London, 1851. Note: John Samuel Hunt had an enduring relationship working together with Paul Storr, working under several entities over many years. The largest piece 21 cm high, 2340 grams total
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A Georgian sterling silver cream jug and an English sterling silver Chester bon-bon basket, 19th and 20th century, (2 items), the jug 9 cm high, 244 grams total
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An antique Scottish table snuff mull in the form of a powder horn with engraved crest and motto "Vincit Veritas" (truth prevails), 19th century, 31 cm wide
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Two antique English sterling silver serving baskets, one example (larger) by William Comyns of London, the larger 28 cm wide, 976g total
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A Sheffield Plate cruet stand housing eight antique crystal bottles with sterling silver tops, 19th century, 26 cm high
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A high quality ornate silver and enamel cup and saucer, Russian or Scandinavian, stamped "NC84", the cup 7 cm high, 262 grams total
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Arthur & Bond antique Japanese silver bowl with floral decoration, stamped "Arthur & Bond. Yokohama", 5.5 cm high, 13 cm wide, 163 grams
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A pair of engraved silver candlesticks, South-East Asian origin, 20th century, stamped "900", maker's mark illegible, 19 cm high, 428 grams total
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A pair of Russian silver tea glass holders; together with a Russian silver vodka goblet with engraved floral decoration, 19th/20th century, (3 items), the vodka cup 14 cm high, silver weight 228 grams
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A Chinese export silver pierced bowl with dragon decoration and fruit feet, 19th/20th century, 6 cm high, 116 grams
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Luen Hing antique Chinese export silver miniature vase with iris decoration and lizard handles, 19th/20th century, 7.5 cm high, 117 grams
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A Chinese silver headdress, 20th century, 27 cm high
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A pair of antique Chinese silver hanging incense burners, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, seal marks to bases, 6 cm diameter
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Tackhing Chinese export silver lemon squeezer, Tiensin Chinese export silver bonbon basket, plus a Chinese export silver brush and comb set in original retailer's case branded J.A. Windsor & Co. Hong King, the case 22.5 cm wide, approximately 250 grams silver weight
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An Eastern silver jug together with three matching silver beakers, 20th century, (4 items), stamped "Silver", the jug 15.5 cm high, 564 grams total
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Macintyre antique English porcelain quail egg scent bottle with sterling silver top, late 19th century, 4.2 cm high
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An antique English ruby glass scent bottle with engraved gold top, circa 1860, 9.5 cm high
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An antique faceted green glass vinaigrette with gilt silver top and original grate, 19th century, 4.2 cm high overall
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An antique ruby overlay scent bottle with engraved silver cap and original glass stopper, 19th century, 10 cm high overall
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An antique chatelaine glass scent bottle with gilded silver mounts, 19th century, 11.5 cm high overall
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An antique ruby glass cornucopia chatelaine scent bottle with gilt metal mounts and original glass stopper, 19th century, 7 cm long
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Two antique silver and mother of pearl Stanhope paper knives with Napoleon Bonaparte decoration, 19th century, 15 cm and 16.5 cm long
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A Laotian repousse silver bowl; together with a milk jug and sugar basin, 20th century, (3 items), the jug 14.5 cm wide, 360 grams total
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An antique burr walnut travelling dressing box, attractively fitted with silver plated and mother of pearl utensils, jars and bottle, 19th century, 70 cm high, 33 cm wide, 23 cm deep
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An antique silver plated two bottle decanter set on carved cedar stand with attractive amethyst glass and silver plated port and brandy labels, 19th century, 29 cm high
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Three assorted silver meat skewers, a sterling silver boot hook, an antique silver plated bread fork, and a Maw & Sons tapping implement, 19th/20th century, (6 items), the largest 25 cm long
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A high quality antique English sterling silver and horn fish serving set, engraved with stag and fern motif, housed in original plush fitted box, 19th century, the box 38 cm wide
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An antique German silver pierced floral bread bowl with repousse vignette, crown and crescent 800 mark, 31.5 cm wide, 450 grams
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A set of four antique silver plated panels depicting the four seasons, 19th century, 33.5 x 20 cm each overall
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An antique sterling silver double sovereign case, a sterling silver vesta case, and a sterling silver combination sovereign vesta case, 19th/20th century, (3 items), the largest 6.5 cm long, 84 grams total
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A silver plated antique hip flask by James Dixon & Sons; together with a silver plated coopered oak jug with ceramic lining, and an unusual presentation ebonised and coopered silver plated pint tankard, 19th century, (3 items), the largest 24 cm high
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An antique English sterling silver mesh purse, together with an antique silver plated table mirror, 19th/20th century, (2 items), the mirror 31 cm high, the purse 85 grams
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An antique English sterling silver teapot by Walker & Hall of Sheffield, circa 1895, 13 cm high, 380 grams total
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An antique sterling silver teapot with gadrooned decoration and repousse swags, made in Sheffield, circa 1884, 19 cm high, 626 grams
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A pair of sterling silver bon-bon dishes with repousse decoration, together with two small pierced silver dishes (four items) the largest 21 cm wide, 250 grams total
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An English sterling silver teapot with timber handle and finial; together with a Georgian barrel-shaped measure and a Scottish thistle shaped whisky cup, 19th and 20th century, (3 items), the teapot 12 cm high, 386 grams (including handle)
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Two Georgian Sheffield Plated tankards, one example with lid; together with a Georgian Sheffield Plated teapot, 18th/19th century, (3 items), the largest 22 cm high
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An antique silver plated Arts & Crafts spirit kettle on stand, together with a German pewter Art Nouveau table cigar lighter and a W.M.F. German copper water pot, 19th/20th century, (3 items). The largest 35 cm high
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An antique English five piece carving set in original plush fitted box with ivorine handles with silver plated mounts, 19th century, the box 43.5 cm wide
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Two sterling silver cigarette cases, sterling silver calling card case and a part sterling silver card case, 19th/20th century, (4 items), the largest 8.5 cm wide, 162 grams
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An English sterling silver horse statue, early 20th century, 14 cm high, 410 grams
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Secessionist Austro-Hungarian silver tray with hoop handle, 19th/20th century, 22 cm high, 26 cm wide, 796 grams
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An antique English sterling silver spirit kettle by Edward Barnard & Sons of London, circa 1924, 30 cm high, 1528 grams total including wooden handle
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An antique English sterling silver three piece tea service by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company of London, circa 1904, the largest piece 22 cm high, 1300 grams total including wooden handles1500
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An antique sterling silver christening mug; together with a sterling silver sugar spoon, teaspoon and two Georg Jensen Danish silver coffee spoons, (5 items), 194 grams total
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An antique English three piece sterling silver bachelor's tea service by Roberts & Belk of Sheffield, circa 1910, the teapot 13 cm high, 642 grams total including handle
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A pair of English sterling silver wine bottle coasters, retailed by Garrard & Co. Of London, 5 cm high, 16 cm diameter
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An Art Deco English silver plated novelty cocktail shaker in the form of a champagne bottle, by William suckling of Birmingham, circa 1925, 35 cm high
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An antique filigree silver calling card case, together with an antique oval sterling silver box, and an attractive engraved silver religious plaque, 19th and 20th century, (3 items), the card case10 cm high, 172 grams total
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An antique sterling silver "Chorus of Angels" jewellery box (110 grams), together with an 88 silver jewellery box with red velvet interior (250 grams), plus a circular sterling silver powder box with mirrored interior under the lid (66 grams), 19th/20th century, (3 items), the largest 13 cm wide, 424 grams total
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La Paglia design four piece sterling silver tea set, 20th century, stamped "International sterling, La Paglia", the largest 22 cm high, 3126 grams total including timber handles and finials
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Tiffany & Co. Of London sterling silver salver in the Georgian style, 20th century, 31 cm wide, 900 grams
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A vintage decanter with sterling silver collar, 20th century, 32 cm high
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An antique silver plated cocktail shaker by Walker & Hall, 19th/20th century, 22 cm high
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A fine antique Georgian sterling silver salt cellar, a sterling silver two handled cup and an 800 silver bon-bon dish, 19th and 20th century, (3 items), the largest 17 cm wide, 416 grams total
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An American sterling silver bowl by Wallis; together with a sterling silver top crystal sugar caster and a sterling silver mustard pot with blue glass liner, (3 items), the castor 17 cm high, 322 grams silver weight
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Antique sterling silver grape scissors, pate knife, sugar tongs, pickle forks, salt spoon and butter knife, 19th and 20th century, (7 items), the largest 18 cm long, 208 grams (not including the knife)
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A vintage hand beaten silver water jug with repousse and engraved decoration, 20th century, 28 cm high, 830 grams
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A sterling silver bon-bon dish, christening mug and oval jewellery casket, 19th and 20th century, (3 items), all bearing Chester hallmarks, the mug 7.5 cm high, 165 grams total (including casket lining)
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A Danish mid-century cutlery set with silver plated handles and stainless steel blades, stamped "Raadvad Frigast, Denmark, Stainless"
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An antique engine decorated sterling silver comb, an antique silver nail file and a sterling silver Art Nouveau hatpin by Charles Horner, 19th and 20th century, (3 items), all bearing Chester hallmarks, the hatpin 22 cm long
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[Judaica] a sterling silver sabbath platter by Hazorfim (Israel), circa 1960s, 33.5 cm diameter, 520 grams
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Judaica: a "Michsaf 100" silver-plated dinner service for six in a classic Art Deco style, circa 1940s, comprising of six eleven-piece settings of knives, forks and spoons (lacking one small cake knife), together with a comprehensive range of fish slices, salad servers, cake slices, sugar tongs, etc. (total: 91 pieces).
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A vintage Danish sterling silver cutlery set for eight places, with additional serving utensils and cheese slicer, 20th century, (52 items), stamped "Raadvad Danish Sterling", 1560 grams silver weight not including knives and servers
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An impressive Continental 925 sterling silver punch set comprising of a tray, two-handled punch bowl, ladle, and 12 cups. 20th century, the tray 55 cm diameter, 7382 grams
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A vintage German 925 sterling silver tea service comprising of a spirit kettle, tea pot, hot water pot, milk jug, and sugar bowl; together with an attractive silver-plated serving tray. 20th century, (six items), stamped "Original Alt-Heidelberg, 925 Sterling Silver", the spirit kettle 35 cm high, 3528 grams silver (not including tray)
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A Mexican 925 sterling silver fruit bowl table centrepiece, 20th century, 15 cm high, 45 cm wide, 964g
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A pair of sterling silver pierced dishes, a sterling silver comport with weighted base, and a pierced sterling silver vase with blue glass liner and weighted base (four items), the vase 18 cm high
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A sterling silver cutlery set for 12 places with a handsome selection of serving utensils to match, manufactured by Bruckmann, 20th century (126 pieces), stamped "Bruckmann Sterling Silver", silver weight (not including knives) 6028 grams
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A pair of Mexican figural salt and pepper pots, 20th century, 4 cm high, 62 grams total
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James Linton set of six silver coffee spoons with wildflower decoration, Western Australian origin, stamped "Jal. Stg. Silver", 8.5 cm long
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A German 800 silver cream jug, set of six 800 silver dishes, a sterling silver basket, a set of six sterling silver teaspoons and a sterling silver stamp press, 19th and 20th century, (15 items), 285 grams total
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An antique sterling silver belt buckle and fittings, a Mexican silver shaving kit, four assorted trinket boxes (one with green enamel top), a silver pendant mirror, and a French white metal and brass pocket mirror, 19th and 20th century, (8 items), 216 grams silver weight (not including the two mirrored pieces)
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Alessi stainless steel kettle with melodic whistle, with box, 20 cm high
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Four assorted antique sterling silver and glass vanity jars, 19th/20th century, the largest 7 cm high
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Three assorted antique silver topped vanity jars, a sterling silver circular picture frame, and a sterling silver oversized matchbox holder, 19th/20th century, (5 items), the largest jar 9 cm high
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An antique mother of pearl and sterling silver pocket fruit knife, sterling silver vesta, three boot hooks and two manicure implements, 19th/20th century, (7 items), the largest hook 18 cm long
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Georg Jensen Danish sterling silver money clip in original box, 6.5 cm wide
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An antique English silver plated three piece tea service with ivory finial, attractively housed in a walnut and string inlay case with purple silk and velvet plush lining, 19th century; together with silver plated mustard pot and salt shaker, (3 items), the case 33 cm wide
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Christofle French silver plated twin branch candelabra designed by Gio Ponti, together with two "Cardinali" candlesticks designed by Lino Sabattini, (3 items), the largest 37 cm high
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Two sterling silver picture frames, together with a silver plated picture frame, (3 items), the largest (silver plated example) 31 cm high
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Elkington "Modern Victorian" pattern sterling silver cutlery set for eight, made in Birmingham, circa 1963, housed in a canteen with valuation for $32,000. 2,508 grams silver weight (excluding knives)
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A set of six Queen Elizabeth II sterling silver goblets with gilt wash interiors, housed in fitted case, by Barker Ellis silver Co. Of Birmingham, circa 1971, the goblets 12 cm high, the case 29 cm wide, 908 grams total
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Set of six German silver ice cream spoons, by H. Meyen & Co. Early 20th century, crown and crescent 800 mark, 14.5 cm long, 146 grams total
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An English sterling silver picture frame crafted in the Art Nouveau style with flowers and butterfly decoration, 20 cm high
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Two antique English Sheffield Plate desk sets, 19th century, the larger 30 cm wide
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An antique silver plated fish cutlery set with sterling silver collars and bone handles in original walnut canteen, 19th/20th century, the canteen 30 cm wide
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