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December Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:742
Sale Title:December Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:135
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:552
Date:6-Dec-2011
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An old Chinese gold and jade ring, the large oval cabochon jade panel in plain rub-over mount with wide flared shoulders and fully enclosed back with impressed Chinese marks, tests as 20 to 22ct., weight 7.7gms.
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A vintage 14ct. yellow gold snake ring, the top with double snake heads set with one red and one green stone, the tails forming the shank terminating to the top. Weight 5.4gms.
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An 18ct. white gold pearl and diamond dress ring, the large round cultured pearls set to the centre of six ivy leaves set with small round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A Victorian 15ct. ruby and pearl ring, the three pearls in a row, the central section with four small rubies hallmarked Birmingham 187.8 cm
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An 18ct. multi-diamond lozenge form ring, the two rows of twelve graduated old cut claw set diamonds.
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A 14ct. white gold, jade and multi-diamond lady’s dress ring, the oval cabochon mid/dark green jade stone framed by eight modern brilliant cut, claw set diamonds and four marquise, claw set diamonds.
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A modern diamond set 18ct. white gold star pendant on chain, the 31 grain set modern round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.56ct
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An 18ct. white gold multi-diamond set puff heart pendant, the front and bale pave set with 229 modern round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 3.20cts
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A suite of gold nugget jewellery includes a stick pin and pair of earrings, each mounted with a single nugget. Total weight 6.3 gms.
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A 1915 Austrian 4 ducats large gold coin with a double headed eagle to one side and with portrait bust in profile to the other. Diameter 4 cm weight 13.7gms., a restrike produced between 1920 and 1936, purity of 23.75cts.
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Three boxed Masonic medals and ribbons from the Masjid I Suleman Lodge, two with enamel decorations, one in silver and in box, one in 9ct gold with elaborate gold and enamel medal with set square, boxed, and the third in silver with an agate fob engraved with masonic symbols, also in box.
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A 19th century colonial gilded 9ct bowling medal, the front engraved with a bowler flanked by cabbage trees, the obverse presentation engraved ‘N.B.C. President J.M.Laxons Gold Medal Won By Mr C.G.Laurie 1896-6’, scroll mount, tests 12/13ct. Weight 5.5gms.
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A mid 20th century New Zealand gold and greenstone kiwi brooch, oval form, a greenstone panel overlaid with a gold kiwi in landscape and with shaped gold frame.
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Two New Zealand greenstone pendants, one of oval form with a cabochon panel set in silver in a revolving mount with power backing and a decorative scroll frame, the other a natural bowenite nugget with an old drilled hole.
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A greenstone and gold earring, the kapeu of hockey stick form with plain 9ct. gold cap. Length 13.5 cm
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An Edith Morris New Zealand silver Arts & Crafts cuff, the wide beaten curved panel with three raised and cut out floral bosses with applied highlights within a ground of applied scrolls, rope edge complete border, impressed oval arrow mark. Width 4.9 cm approx. diameter 7 cm weight 89.5gms. See similar cuff on page 144 of ‘Gold & Silversmithing in New Zealand’, by Winsome Shepherd.
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An uncommon set of silver and enamel pilot’s New Zealand Flying School wings marked “Young & Co” “Stg Silver”, contained in an unmarked bar brooch case. The New Zealand Flying School was set up in October,1915 by brothers Leo and Vivian Walsh with the view of training pilots for service with the Royal Flying Corps. In total they trained around 110 pilots, although not all of them would have seen active service. The school continued until 1919, but struggled to get new pupils after the war and was sold to…
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A silver fob chain with Prince of Wales links with a greenstone pendant suspended from base, one dog clip.
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A Tony Buller New Zealand silver Ho-o bird brooch, modelled with raised wings and long tail. Marked Patoni and Sterling. Length 11 cm
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Three gold watch keys and a seal, one watch key a Bruguet, one in the form of a parrot sitting on a ring, the seal with intaglio carved purple stone.
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Two Rolex watch strap links, in stainless steel and 18ct. yellow gold, one section for a gent’s Rolex wrist watch, the other for a lady’s Rolex wrist watch.
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A lady’s 18ct. white gold and diamond wristwatch, the bezel set with 18 small round brilliant cut diamonds, the flexible white gold strap with a fold-over buckle, the face marked ‘Lotus’, in working order.
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A c.1940’s ladies Patek Philippe 18ct yellow gold wristwatch, the circular form case with a pale gold dial printed with maker’s name, the 18 jewel movement with maker’s name, the interior back plate with makers name, gold stamps etc. on an expanding gold plated strap. Not working.
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A lady’s Longines 18ct. yellow gold pocket watch, the front embossed with a lakeside castle surrounded by fern fronds, with four rose cut diamonds bead set to one of the fronds, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and seconds dial, in working condition.
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A gent’s Longines 18ct. gold wristwatch, the square watch face with Roman numerals framed with an 18ct. gold bezel and an 18ct. gold mesh strap, in original box with original Longines crocodile skin strap, together with a lady’s Longines wristwatch, stainless steel case and strap.
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A gent’s Rotary Maximum 9ct. gold cased wristwatch, the dial with gold Arabic numerals, gold hands and subsidiary seconds dial. In original hard plastic case.
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A c.1990 Omega Speed Master automatic wristwatch, the black dial with Arabic numerals and three subsidiary dials, black enamel bezel, 3220 calibre automatic movement, original strap.
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A c.1960s Breitling gent’s chronometer wristwatch, date Valjoux 7734 model, the black enamel dial with Arabic numerals, two subsidiary dials, date aperture, ‘17 Rubis Incabloc’, black enamel bezel, later strap.
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A vintage Girard-Perragaux gent’s 18ct. yellow gold wristwatch, the circular silvered dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, gold marks to reverse, later leather strap, c.1960.
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival mantel clock, the mahogany case of baluster form, with satinwood inlay and stringing with an arched top and brass ball feet, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the French brass cylinder movement working, complete with key, push-on brass back plate. 15 x 8 x 24.5 cm
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A late 19th century French brass cased carriage clock of traditional form with swing top handle, bevelled glass panels, enamelled dial with black Roman numerals and retailer's name. 8.2 x 6.8 x 14 cm working and with original leather case. Minor damage to dial.
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A late 19th century French brass cased carriage clock, the top and base of serpentine rectangular form, bevelled glass panels, swing handle to top, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, working order, no key. 8.5 x 7.5 x 14 cm
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A c.1900 French carriage clock, traditional silvered brass case, swing handle to top, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, bevelled glass panels, working order. 8 x 6.5 x 14 cm
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An Edwardian walnut cased wall clock, the single door with multiple bevelled glass panes enclosing a silvered dial with Arabic numerals and a suspended pendulum, the key wind movement complete with chime, the Arts & Crafts case with brass detail, moulded cornice and a stepped base. 35 x 19.5 x 82 cm
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A Victorian drop dial wall clock, fusee movement, cast brass bezel in rosewood case, 12 inch dial with Roman numerals, in good working order, C1875.
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A 19th century Dutch Stuhl clock with alarm, the painted wooden case mounted with half filigree metal mounts framing the painted dial. Height 17 cm
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A 19th century drop dial regulator wall clock, the mahogany case, with original glass, brass bezel, the painted dial with Roman numerals, pendulum but no key. Height 81 cm
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A 19th century Dutch Staart clock with alarm, the oak case enclosing a painted dial with Roman numerals beneath a townscape in the arch, the arched hood flanked by pillisters with Corinthian capitals, the pendulum housed behind a carved and shaped board, displaying the bob through a window decorated with Father Time. Height 136 cm
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An Edwardian Art Nouveau embossed silver photo frame, the shaped rectangular form with embossed dragonfly, stylised florals and whiplash forms on a conforming oak back, replaced strut. 22.5 x 17 cmapprox.
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An early 20th century silver pin cushion, sarcophagus form on four feet, engraved ‘Tennis Prize 1913’.
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A George III period silver etui, engraved with a bow holding a shield and flowers. Birmingham 1794, Maker’s initials T.W. 3 x 6 cm
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A late Victorian silver chatelaine clip, pierced decoration of cherubs and birds, with five chains and various rings, dog clips, old repairs. Birmingham 189.4 cm
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A late 19th century continental silver cigar piercer, the decorative diamond shaped top cut to resemble Georgian cut steel. Length 9 cm
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An Edwardian silver and mother-of-pearl teether and bell rattle, the single spherical bell fitted with a suspension ring. Birmingham, c.1910, marks rubbed.
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A Victorian silver teether, whistle and rattle, with two suspended bells decorated with acanthus leaves, the rattle with a mother-of-pearl teether. Birmingham 187 cm
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An Edwardian silver rattle and teething ring, the rattle with three suspended bells and with an affixed mother-of-pearl teether ring. Birmingham 191.1 cm
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An Edwardian silver dip ink pen. Birmingham 191.4 cm
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A late Victorian silver and crystal perfume bottle, the spherical bottle with engraved wheel cut decoration, original stopper and embossed silver lid. Birmingham 1899, by Sydner and Beddoes.
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An early 20th century silver pin cushion in the form of a hatching chick. Chester 1911, by Sampson and Mordan. Three 4 cm
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A George III period silver vinaigrette with decorative engraving to each side, original gilding to interior. Birmingham 1790, by Samuel Pemberton.
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A late George III silver vinaigrette, the lid embossed with floral decoration, the base with engraved decoration, original gilding to grille. Birmingham 181.8 cm
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A Victorian army officer’s belt pouch, with silver front, black Morocco leather pouch, silver belt loops, copper V.R. monogram to front. Birmingham 1870, maker Joseph Jennens & Co. (button and military ornament makers). Length 19 cm height 7 cm
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A pair of French silver G. Keller vanity bottles of plain rectangular form with circular screw lids, one marked 'Eau De Cologne', the other 'Mundwasser', maker's marks to base. 6 x 4.2 x 13 cm weight approx. 150gms. Ea.
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A late Victorian silver small oval box, embossed with romantic couple in the manner of Fragonard, hinged lid. Birmingham 1900 by Levi & Salaman.
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A silver (Russian) model of a seated chimpanzee smoking a pipe in cross legged pose, ruby set eyes, gilded pipe, fitted to a nephrite circular base with a silver ring foot with beaded rim bearing Russian silver marks to base for Faberge and with ‘A.H.’ maker’s mark. Height 10 cm diameter of base 6.2 cm
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A George III Stilton scoop with ivory handle. Birmingham 1818, by John Bettridge. Length 18 cm
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A George I silver marrow scoop. London 1723, by Joseph Smith. Length 21.5 cm
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A pair of early Victorian silver grape scissors. London 1839, by Mary Chawner. Length 18.5 cm
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An early Victorian silver fish slice, fiddle pattern and decoratively pierced blade. London 1839, by Richard Britton. Length 30 cm
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A pair of old Dutch silver Apostle spoons, the cast full figure finials on spiral turned handles with further cast detail, wide circular bowls, struck marks. Length 18.7 cm Weight 105gms.
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A pair of European cast silver fancy long salt spoons, the rococo handles with cherubs, scrolls and shield finials, gilded bowls. Length 14.3 cm
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Two Victorian silver spoons, one a fiddle pattern salt spoon with a gilded bowl, 1841 by William Eaton, the other a fiddle and thread pattern mustard spoon, London 1844, also by William Eaton.
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A William IV silver sauce ladle, fiddle pattern. London 183.1 cm
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A rare matching set of four heavy George III Old English pattern silver tablespoons, bottom marked, Old English pattern. Length 21 cm London 1768 by William Turner. Weight 296gms.
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A set of three George IV silver dessert spoons, fiddle pattern, Edinburgh 1829, maker ‘W.E.’ unascribed. Weight 105gms.
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A George IV silver pie spoon, fiddle pattern, Glasgow 1829, by George White. Length 30.5 cm
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A late George III silver pie spoon, fiddle pattern, Edinburgh 1814, maker’s initials S.I. Length 31 cm
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Two Georgian dessert spoons, both monogrammed, one with illegible marks, the other Exeter 1813, probably by William Welch Snr.
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A set of six New Zealand silver and greenstone coffee spoons, double bar form handles with oval greenstone plaque finials in original fitted box with printed details to interior.
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A set of 12 silver dessert spoons with scalloped bowls and tiki finial, the back of each stamped ‘Silver’.
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An early-mid 20th century canteen of European silver cutlery, comprising 12 spoons, 12 forks and 12 silver handled stainless steel bladed table knives. Weight excluding knives 1380gms.
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An early 20th century silver salver, pie crust rim with plain unengraved surface, raised on four pad feet. Chester 1923 by Barker Bros. Diameter 26.2 cm weight 550gms.
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A large Edwardian silver plate banqueting tray, scrolling floral and shell engraved panel to interior with Griffin above Crown coat-of-arms to the centre, the lobed rim and handles also with floral and shell decoration. Length 58 cm depth 42 cm
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A large silver plated oval galleried tray, the gallery incorporating carrying handles, raised on squat circular bun feet. 60 x 42 cm
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An Edwardian silver salver, circular shape with pie crust rim and acanthus scroll moulded edge. Sheffield 1910 by J. Rodgers & Sons. Diameter 32.5 cm 870gms.
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A late Victorian quaich, the shallow bowl with a lightly hammered finish, the two sculpted lug handles with pierced thistle decoration. London 1900 by R.H. Halford & Sons. Diameter 11.8 cm
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A 20th century Georgian style silver tankard, with double scroll handle, the swollen body with repeating relief design to the base, the flared foot with a fine lobed band. London 1927, the base engraved July 18-1928 and stamped Goldsmiths and Silversmiths. Weight 378gms.
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A Victorian plain baluster silver tankard, circular spreading foot, restrained double scroll handle with acanthus leaf thumb piece, hallmarks rubbed, crown over V.R. over 285 (military markings) and stamped ‘Pint’ to the front. Height 12.6 cm weight 310gms.
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An Edwardian silver rose bowl of octagonal shape, with everted rim with decorative scroll moulding, raised on a circular spreading foot from a conforming ebonised plinth base. Sheffield 1912 by B. Worth & Sons. 490gms.
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A large impressive Edwardian silver rose bowl of classical form with spreading circular foot, ornately embossed with florals, scrolls, fruit and leaves, the four upturned lip sections with mask relief panels. Sheffield 1901 by William Padley & Son. Height 24 cm. Diameter 27.5 cm weight 1215gms.
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A George I silver one pint mug, plain design of circular foot with ear form handle. London 1725, by William Darker.
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A large and impressive silver cup and cover, the cylindrical body heavily chased and engraved panels depicting flowers and foliage, the cover embossed with ten similar foliate panels. Two acanthus capped scroll handles issue from the sides, the cover with a ball finial of unfurling acanthus leaves, the cup raised on a low domed foot of serpentine outline conforming to the cup. Stamped under the foot 'Carrington & Co., 130 Regent Street, London W22309' and scratch engraved 'Copy of Gold Cup, Date 1675'.…
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An Art Deco style four piece silver tea set, each piece of oblong section raised from a conforming shaped footed base, the tea and hot water pots with composite handles. Sheffield 1943 by Frank Cobb & Co. Ltd. 1555gms.
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An early 20th century silver three piece bachelor’s tea service, the shaped oval bodies with plain and engraved encircling bands of decoration, half lobed bodies. Sheffield 1918 by Walker & Hall. Weight 537gms.
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An Edwardian silver bachelor’s teaset, oval with half lobed bodies. 365gms.
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An Edwardian silver tea caddy of plain cylindrical form with mildly domed shoulder, the cylindrical neck with conforming cap lid. Birmingham 1905 by an unrecorded maker ‘C.H.’ hallmarks and ‘Pearce Brighton’ to base. Height 8.2 cm diameter 6.4 cm
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A good George III silver sauce boat with shaped rim, flying double scroll loop handle, raised on three hoof feet. London 1770 by Samuel Meriton II.
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A large late Victorian silver plate domed game cover, bead edge, the open overhead handle with large tapered ball curved top bar. 4.6 x 3.5 x 2.9 cm
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A large impressive silver plate ashette with water jacket and impressed gravy tree, serpentine oval form with gadroon border, two substantial handles with restrained leaf borders, raised on four compressed circular feet, maker’s marks for Elkington & Co. 63 x 5.1 x 9.5 cm
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A Victorian period silver and mother-of-pearl christening set, knife, fork and spoon, finely engraved decoration, Birmingham 187.8 cm
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A Victorian period oval hobnail cut crystal biscuit barrel, the silver plated lid with horse finial. Height 16.5 cm
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A William IV period Old Sheffield Plate chamber stick with foliate borders and original conical snuffer.
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A pair of Sheffield Plate telescopic column candlesticks, with campana urn shaped nozzles raised from circular bases with gadroon moulding. Height (extended) 28 cm
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A George III silver skewer of plain traditional tapered form with ring handle, London 1790, by Thomas Howell. Length 22.5 cm
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A Victorian silver plate fancy mounted claret jug, the mount of rococo scroll form with a hinged lid, the cut crystal mallet body with diamond and thumb cut decoration. Height 29 cm
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A pair of Edwardian crystal and silver whisky noggins. Birmingham 1907, by Hukin & Heath (John Thomas Heath and John Hartshorne Middleton). Height 10 cm
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A pair of Georgian silver sugar tongs, of typical serpentine shape with ring handles with maker’s mark H.B. and lion passant.
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An Edwardian tri-form dish with scalloped bowls and an arching loop handle. Birmingham 1910. 254gms.
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A William IV silver and cut crystal large vanity jar of rectangular form, the lid pierced and engraved with scrolls, central armorial of a winged crown, the cut body with fine hobnail decoration, some chipping at rim. 10.5 x 8 x 13.5 cm London 183.6 cm
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A George III silver caddy spoon with scalloped bowl and a small handle finely engraved with a vacant shield cartouche and a star within a bright-cut border. London 178.5 cm
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