Metalware

  • Sterling silver bowl by Albert Edward Jones. Beautiful bowl with exquisite design detail in a floral theme to the centre and a handle finished with rope twist edging. Incredible workmanship throughout. Full hallmark to the outer rim of bowl for Birmingham assay c1938 and lion passant and date stamp to the handle. Bowl measures 205mm in diameter and 45mm in depth. Height with handle fully extended is approximately 135mm.
  • Silver money clip with turquoise. Very chic and useful money clip in unmarked silver with 2 sleeping beauty turquoise stones. No markings but believed to be Southwestern Native American or Mexican.
  • Antique Chinese cloissoné dish. Small late 19th century cloisonné dish with a pretty multi coloured floral theme to the centre. Airforce blue and green to the base. A few small manufacturer dips in the enamel. Measures 80mm in diameter at top and 45mm at the base.
  • Travel holy communion set in sterling silver. A complete boxed travelling holy communion set in sterling silver. The set consists of a cup, paten and a glass bottle with stopper and silver screw on lid. The set was gifted as a presentation for Rev. J. W. Rees of St. Marys Church, Newport, Pembrokeshire on his leaving the curacy with this information engraved onto the back of the paten. The cup measures 103mm tall, 54mm in diameter at base and 49mm across the top. The bottle measures 90mm tall, 40mm in diameter at base and 27mm at top of lid. The paten is 88mm in diameter. Each piece is hallmarked for Birmingham assay c1899. There is a chip to the bottom of the glass bottle, some staining to inside and some wear to the outside of the case.
  • Sterling silver figurine of a skier. A modern miniature silver figurine of a skier in action pose on a slalom skiing course weaving around a flag. Incredible detailing makes for a very realistic pose. 925 hallmark to one ski and made in Italy. Measures 52mm long, 26mm at widest and 42mm at tallest. Weight 15.5 grams.
  • Small cloisonné pot with lid. Sweet little mushroom shaped cloisonné pot in blue with exotic floral theme. Pot measures 26mm in diameter at base, 17mm at the opening and 57mm tall without lid. The lid overhangs and measures 30mm in diameter and 16mm tall.
  • Sterling silver figurine of a windsurfer. Modern miniature windsurfer figurine in a realistic windsurfing pose. 925 hallmark to the base of the sail pole and made in Italy. Measures 52mm long, approximately 22mm at widest and 62mm at tallest. Weight 22.5 grams.
  • Art Deco hat pin stand with hat pins. A wonderful collection of 10 assorted hat pins on a sterling silver stand. The stand is hallmarked for Birmingham assay and made by Marson & Jones c1920. It measures 92mm in diameter at base and 163mm tall at the ring handle. The 10 hat pins include several sterling silver including a Charles Horner. A rare opportunity to own a truly fabulous collection.
  • Set of 4 Art Deco menu holders. Wonderful set of 4 sterling silver game bird menu holders in original case. Each item is hallmarked to the base for Edinburgh assay and made by Brook & Son c1937. Some minor signs of wear to outside of box. The base of each measures 45mm by 30mm. Lovely gift item.
  • Small vintage cloisonné box. Very sweet vintage cloisonné box most likely to have been used for storing matches and keeping them dry. Beautiful enamel work with a duplicate image of a male and female duck underneath a lotus blossom on both sides. In very good condition.
  • A pair of highly decorative cloisonné vases. 2 small bulbous vases with a beautiful exotic and very colourful floral decoration in blues, red, greens and pink against a gilt base. Small mark to the rim of one vase otherwise in very good condition. Each measures 44mm in diameter at base, 50mm across the top, 89mm at bulbous central area and 130mm tall.
  • Miniature bronze of Venus de Milo. Wonderfully detailed miniature bronze of Venus de Milo showing the different textures to skin, hair, gown. Fine patina to the bronze which dates to c1890. Measures 25mm at longest and 20mm at widest.
  • Tea set consisting of 4 stackable pieces. Unusual stackable tea service in mixed metals of stainless steel, copper and brass. The interiors are stainless steel, with verdigris effect outer patina and finished in brass decorations of an underwater theme. The set consists of a tea pot, a cup, a jug and a bell which doubles as a lid for the tea pot. Tea pot measures 185mm long, 135mm wide and 75mm tall. Jug is 105mm long, 64mm wide and 35mm tall. Cup is 85mm long, 64mm wide and 32mm tall. Bell is 74mm in diameter at base and 70mm tall.
  • Double photo frame in sterling silver. A nice sized photo frame for 2 profile photos in a decorative sterling silver setting with blue velvet backing. There is an empty cartouche for personalisation if required. In good condition throughout. Made by Carr's of Sheffield c1992. Hallmark to the bottom right corner. Each photo area measures 55mm by 40mm.
  • Art Nouveau jug in sterling silver. A small silver jug in a wonderfully unmistakeable Art Nouveau design. Hallmarked for London assay c1913, the jug is made and registered to Reed & Sons of Newcastle upon Tyne. Weight 118gms.
  • 3 antique Irish sterling silver teaspoons. 3 silver teaspoons monogrammed with the letter B (or an R at a stretch!) All 3 spoons are identically hallmarked for Dublin assay c1805-1806 with makers mark JD. Bowl measures 50mm long and 30mm at widest.
  • 925 Italian made silver miniature hoover. Very realistic looking sterling silver upright hoover. Lovely item for silver collectors and dolls house furnishers alike. Hallmarked to the base *628 AR 925. Weight 21gms.
  • Antique silver Chester vesta case. A generous sized antique sterling silver vesta case. Full hallmark to inside lip of case for Chester assay c1902 and made by Charles Lyster & Son. Lion passant and date stamp on outside of lid. Good tight closure.
  • Vintage African bronze of a donkey. Well crafted small ornament of a small slim donkey carrying water bottles on either side of the saddle. Simple yet very realistic design.
  • Edwardian glass pot with embossed silver lid. Small rectangular cut glass pot with an embossed sterling silver lid. The embossed lid depicts a romantic scene of a pair of seated ladies being serenaded by a minstrel in a dreamy garden. Fully hallmarked to one side of lid for Birmingham assay and made by Henry Matthews c1906.
  • Vintage silver baby rattle and teething ring. A quality vintage piece with hallmarked sterling silver rattle attached to plastic teething ring with sterling silver buckle design link. Made by Webster. Hallmarked Sterling and maker initialled (WEB) to one side of rattle and to the pendant bail. Ring measures 44mm in diameter.
  • Small statue of Hermes in sterling silver. Very finely detailed small statue of Hermes in his most known pose. Top of his staff or caduceus (kērykeion) is unfortunately missing although this does not detract from the quality of the piece. Hallmark to the back is worn but dates for c1981. (Could also be used as a pipe tamper) Weight 40gms.
  • Art Deco silver topped cased bottles. A very practical cased set of 2 small half bottles with silver tops. Each bottle has sterling silver screw tops with original glass stoppers and own slot to keep secure within the case when in transit. Most likely used for cologne. Each bottle measures 53mm wide, 27mm deep at middle and 90mm tall. Full hallmark to each silver top for London assay c1926.
  • A pair of retro bronze candlesticks. A sleek pair of Japanese made bronze candlesticks. Simple yet stylish design. Stamped Japan A-1 to the bottom with character which reads Higashi (East). Base measures 110mm long and 65mm at widest. Slot for candle measures 12mm.
  • Modernist sterling silver salt and spoon. A solid salt in a triangular shape with original spoon and blue glass liner. Full hallmark to the side for London assay and made by C. J. Vander c1970. Spoon has a gilt bowl and measures 70mm long. Small chip to the blue glass liner.
  • Antique sterling silver cream jug. Small & sweet cream jug in sterling silver on tripod feet with raised floral decoration to the sides and an empty cartouche to the jug breast for personalisation. Fully hallmarked to the side for Birmingham assay c1898.
  • Victorian shell dish in sterling silver. Antique dish in the form of a scallop shell on 3 ball feet. Fully hallmarked for Sheffield assay and made by Fenton Brothers c1891.
  • Vintage toast rack in sterling silver. Very practical shaped single toast rack with square centre handle, half square toast dividers and ball feet. Fully hallmarked for Birmingham assay and made by Harrison Brothers c1944.
  • Antique goblet in sterling silver. Small sterling silver goblet fully hallmarked for Chester assay and made by J Zeving c1914. Slightly uneven at base. Appears to be 3 cartouches with only one undecorated. Measures 43mm in diameter at base and 54mm across the top. Weight 57gms.
  • Victorian glass bowl with a sterling silver rim. Antique shallow bowl with an intricate sterling silver rim. Full hallmark to the side for London assay and made by Hutton's c1894. Measures 196mm in diameter across the top and approximately 140mm at base.
  • Antique small glass bottle from Boots Pure Drug Company. Small octagonal bottle with sterling silver top which has full hallmark for Birmingham assay c1915. Some contents included - believed to be smelling salts. The top has a few dints which has not affected the visibility of the hallmark. Lovely historic piece from a company still with us today!
  • Antique small bronze figure of a frog in sumo pose. Fabulously detailed small bronze of a frog clad in sumo 'Tsuna' (rope) garment and seen in a typical sumo pose. Has a slight wobble when standing so not quite a yokozuna.
  • Antique creamer in sterling silver. Small creamer in a very classical Art Nouveau design. Full hallmark to the side for Birmingham assay and made by A & J Zimmerman Ltd c1902.
  • Antique sterling silver desk top thermometer paperweight. c1909 mercury filled desktop Fahrenheit thermometer with brass face within a sterling silver frame. Some dinks to the silver frame especially around the top. Hallmark to outer rim of frame for Birmingham assay and made by Henry Clifford Davis. Measures 82mm in diameter at base, 67mm at top and thermometer face measures 55mm.
  • A modern sterling silver filled candlestick. Nice solid and weighty candlestick fully hallmarked around the base for Sheffield assay c2000 and made by Carr's. Also useful as a trinket dish (but mind your fingers!) The top dish is removable for cleaning by unscrewing the spike. Measures 117mm in diameter at base and 100mm at top.
  • Apple shaped bookmark by Tiffany & Co. Sterling silver apple bookmark designed by Elsa Peretti. Fully hallmarked with signature and makers stamp. Lovely gift item. (No original box)
  • Sterling silver sauce boat with 2 handles and spouts. Nice solid piece of London assayed sterling silver with a wonderful geometric form that is typical of the Deco era. Full hallmark to the side c1928. Measures 54mm in diameter at base, 120mm from spout to spout and 125mm from handle to handle and 85mm tall at handles.
  • Vintage Henry Clifford Davis Birmingham silver and enamel boxed set of 6 coffee spoons hallmarked c1959. Beautiful enamel detail with a different flower design to back of each spoon. There is a slight blemish of the enamel to one spoon at the handle. Each spoon measures 80 x 0.5 x 15 mms. The measurements below are for the box.
  • Sterling silver and lapis lazuli box. A good size small sterling silver box with a large lapis lazuli cabochon to the lid. The stone makes the lid top heavy which gives weight to a tight closing box. The lapis stone is of very good quality. Hallmarked 925 for sterling silver to the base.
  • Small and sleek sterling silver sauce boat. Wonderfully stylish and aesthetically pleasing small sauce boat in sterling silver. Full hallmark to the side for Birmingham assay c1901. Some small dark spots.
  • Art Deco sterling silver bowl. Fabulous octagonal 2 handled footed bowl by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths c1930 Sheffield assay. Very typical of Art Deco era with aesthetically pleasing design and functional practicality. Nice scalloped pattern to 6 sides. Fully hallmarked to the base. Foot base measures 114mm in diameter. Weighs 586 grams.
  • Vintage Wee Willie Winkle chamberstick and snuffer. Small sterling silver chamberstick with hammered detail to dish and sconce housing. The snuffer is housed at opposing end of handle and attached by a chain. Hallmarked to base of chamberstick, the inside rim of the detachable sconce and to the snuffer for London assay and made by W. F. Knight Ltd.
  • Genuine French vitreous enamel sheet steel street sign. Used on the Rue Antoine Mariotte in the Orleans district and removed for replacement, renaming or redevelopment work. White enamel is raised in relief with excellent definition. c1950s. COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Small octagonal Cloisonne pot with lid. Pretty octagonal pot and lid with exotic pink & green floral design throughout and dark turquoise interior. Stamped to the base. Measures 45mm in diameter.
  • Genuine French vitreous enamel on sheet steel street sign, displayed on the road in question and removed due to replacement. The white enamel is in relief. This sign for Rue du Grand Villers was made in the 1960s and 80s.                                                            COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Vintage glass scent bottle with a sterling silver and purple guilloche enamel top. Art Deco cut glass scent bottle with a sterling silver screw top finished with purple guilloche enamel at the top. In excellent condition throughout. Full hallmark to side of top for London assay c1927 with makers initials CD.
  • Vintage brass rabbits ornament. Hollow cast and sculpted ornament of a mother rabbit huddled with her kitten in a yin yang head to tail pose. (Rattles when shaken)
  • Pair of small bronze vases from the 17th-18th century Qing era, China. Near identical hexagonal vases with bronze lilies decorating the slim necks of each vase. The base measures 55mm in diameter, widest area 105mm in diameter and top measures 46mm in diameter. Each vase is 180mm tall. HEAVY - COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • AMA Romanian copper overlay art glass vase. Art Nouveau influenced hand blown glass vase by Romanian artist Anca Podaru.                                                                                                               Measures 85mm in diameter at base, 130mm across top, 250mm at widest from handle to handle and 150mm deep.                                                                                                                                     COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Pewter tankard (circa 1860) made by George Bowman Acton (1804-1883) of Kingston Upon Thames. His mark is at the bottom of the tankard inside. Quart size. Made for the Wheatsheaf pub in Mortlake (demolished in 1963) - named at the base.

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