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9CT GOLD EDWARDIAN ENGLISH VESTA CASE FROM CHESTER. A very nice 9ct gold vesta case. Gold hall marks to box for Chester 1908 and with gold marks 9 375. The lid is also stamped on the reverse side 9 375. A very nice gold vesta case.
9CT GOLD ENGLISH DOUBLE SOVEREIGN CASE. A superb example, the outer case is chased with a very attractive line decoration with A circle to the center which is often engraved with the owners initials but this one is plain which most collectors prefer.The interior has two spring loaded compartments for holding gold sovereign coins, the lid has a good set of gold hall marks for Birmingham 1913, gold marks 9 375 and makers initials. A superb sovereign case, gold doubles are extremely hard to find.
A LARGE MARTIN BROTHERS LEMONADE JUG WITH GROTESQUE DESIGNS. This very large Victorian stoneware jug measures appropriately 13 inches or 33cm in height. Black glaze with white decoration featuring foliage designs with four large grotesque dragons and two grotesque human type heads with fire emitting from there mouths.The base of the jug is fully signed, Martin Brothers London & Southall 12.1892. Mint condition and very impressive.
A MOST UNUSUAL VICTORIAN INK STAND PRODUCED FROM SEA SHELLS AND WITH SILVER MOUNTS. Three attractive pink and white polished rock type shells with silver mounts, two would have contained ink and the third is for a taper or candle stick, mounted on mother of pearl type shell pentray with silver owners initials. Silver hallmarks for Thomas Johnson London 1883. A most unusual Victorian inkstand with a very modern look to it.
A PAIR OF SILVER DECORATIVE DESERT BOWLS WITH GLASS LINERS. A very attractive set with pierced foliage decoration with ornate handle and each sitting on four claw feet.Silver marks for Sheffield 1941 with makers initials G.LTD. The price is for the pair. Mint condition.
A RARE ENGLISH SILVER DOUBLE SOVEREIGN CASE AND VESTA COMBINATION. A beautiful large silver hallmarked case highly decorated with floral designs. Pushing a button releases a compartment which is fitted with double sovereign holders for holding half and full sovereigns. The other end is opened on a hinge and this has a compartment for holding vestas (matches) .Silver hall marks for Birmingham 1909 and makers initials RP. An extremely high quality example.
A VERY ATTRACTIVE LARGE SILVER TABLE EPERGNE. Large silver trumpet vase sitting on a circular base with 3 fitted silver arms complete with 3 teachable smaller silver vases. Silver marks for London 1926 and with makers initials RP. Superb table center piece, height just under 10 inches.
A VERY LARGE VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED GREEN HARD STONE INKWELL AND PEN HOLDER. A large square inkwell produced in a very attractive marble stone type material and fitted with a silver lid with engraved owners monogram and complete with pen rests. Silver marks for Barrette & sons London 1899. Mint condition. £225.00.
A VERY RARE CASED SET OF SOLID SILVER DARTS, CIRCA 1910. A most unusual set of solid silver darts, each one stamped Sterling silver with makers stamp FS & CO. Complete with black leatherette presentation box. Although not hallmarked they appear to be British made.Superb quality and this is the only silver set of darts i have ever seen.
A VERY UNUSUAL EDWARDIAN NOVELTY SILVER WHEELBARROW PIN CUSHION. A beautiful and very high quality silver miniature pin cushion which is modeled as a wheelbarrow, the detail is exceptional and even the wheel turns. Silver hallmarks for Chester 1905 and with makers initials.This is a very rare silver pin cushion as I do not recall seeing a wheelbarrow model before.
A VICTORIAN COLLAPSIBLE SILVER BEAKER WITH ORIGINAL TRAVELLING BOX. A superb and rare collapsible silver beaker with gilded interior by Thorhill & Co Bond street London. Silver hallmarks for London 1887 and with full makers name to base. Hight when collapsed only 1 inch high but when it is extended it measures just under 3 inches in hight. Complete with original leatherette storage box.
ADAMS & BARRETTS PATENT STICK STOPPER MINERAL WATER BOTTLE. A good 10oz aqua example of this scarce Victorian mineral water bottle.The bottle is embossed on the obverse side, AERATED WATERS NORTHAMPTON with owners initials JB, above this the bottle is embossed with the glass makers / patent details, ADAMS & BARRETTS PATENT JERSEY. The reverse side of the bottle is embossed, BINGLEY NORTHAMPTON. The interior of the bottle still retains the original wooden stick stopper. John Bingley owned a chemist shop in Northampton which also offered mineral waters, he used at least two different embossed versions of this bottle and i believe this is the rarest. No chips or crack and it is still in extremely nice condition.
AMBER CODD BOTTLE, DULLEY & SONS. A very nice 6oz size late Victorian or Edwardian dark amber codd bottle.The bottle is embossed on the obverse side, WM DULLEY & SONS LD WELLINGBORO, the reverse side is embossed with glass makers details, W.Brooke makers Leeds.The bottle is in perfect condition but there is a small manufactures flaw in the side of the lip of the bottle, it looks slightly like a crack but it is not, it is just an imperfection in the glass and which are often seen in antique glass bottles.
AN UNUSUAL SQUARE SOVEREIGN CASE. A very nice Edwardian example and unusual to find a square example, the outer case is beautifully engraved with floral designs and also the original owners initials.The interior of the case is fitted with a coin holder. Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1904 and with makers initials .
BEAVIS PATENT CODD BOTTLE. A very nice 6oz aqua glass Beavis patent codd bottle (THE marble chamber groove has the Beavis upturn to the right hand side).The bottle is embossed on the obverse side, MORRISON & TOWNSEND CASTLFORD YORKS, with superb large pictorial trade mark of man standing at a table with glass of drink and with speechbubble , THIS IS THE DRINK FOR ME. The reverse side is embossed, A15 and bottle makers details, E.Breffit & Co LD, Makers Catleford. The bottle is in very nice condition.
BRONZE BRITISH LIFE GUARD OFFICER FIRE SIDE SET. A large bronze coloured model of a British life guard officer with plumed helmet standing at over 3ft high.The reverse side has stamped registration number and makers details with fittings for poker, tongs and brush. A very unusual set dating to about 1910. This is a very heavy figure so there might be an extra cost for postage depending on service required and destination.
BROUGHAM STONEWARE REFORM FLASK BY DOULTON & WATTS. A very nice stoneware reform flask dating to about 1835 and modeled as Lord Brougham, he is holding a scroll which is incised, THE TRUE SPIRIT OF REFORM, and below this, BROUGHAMS REFORM CORDIAL. The reverse side has manufacturers details, DOULTON & WATTS with address details.The flask is in perfect condition other than a small scuff on the reverse side on the makers details.
CASED ENGLISH CORONATION SPOON. A superb quality copy of the anointing spoon used in the ceremony of the coronation of the British Kings and Queens, the original dates from the 12th century.Silver hallmarks for Sheffield 1936.Complete with original paper card giving the details of the spoon and original red leatherette presentation box.
CASED SILVER NOVELTY SANDWICH FLAGS. A very unusual set of five silver flags each describing a type of sandwich such as Tomato & cheese, Beef or Lobster.Silver marks to each flag pole for Birmingham 1937 and with makers initials AS, they are also stamped with a registration number and patent number. The printed celluloid sandwich descriptions can be removed from the flags and the set is complete with many other sandwich description inserts.Complete with original black leatherette box. A superb set and very reminiscent of the 1930's Enid Blyton / Agathe Cristy story's.
COBALT BLUE GLASS BOAT INK BOTTLE. A very nice Victorian cobalt blue glass ink bottle in the so called boat design and manufactured with a shear lip.
DECORATIVE LATE VICTORIAN SILVER BOWL WITH BLUE GLASS INSERT. A superb high quality floral basket sitting on four ball and claw feet and complete with blue glass insert.Silver marks for London 1901 which was the last year of Queen Victoria's reign and with makers mark AS & HM.
DECORATIVE VICTORIAN OWL LETTER RACK. A very unusual brass letter rack fitted with a highly detailed owl which has actual glass eyes which you only see on the more high quality figures such as those by the top Austrian makers like Bergmann, the owls back is inset with a large and attractive purple glass stone. The letter rack sits on four ball feet and would look really nice displayed on a desk or table.
DOULTON ADVERTISING STONEWARE BARREL FOR PORT. A very attractive late Victorian artware barrel which is especially desirable as it is a nice small size measuring approximately 22cm or just under 9 inches in height.The stoneware barrel is glazed in various shades of blue, green and brown, with a plaque to the front with the contents description, Port. Central border of blue decorative flowers and also ornate and attractive top and bottom borders. Complete with original and matching ceramic stopper and brass tap. Doulton factory marks and artist initials to the base. An unusual Doulton barrel, i have not seen this model before and it is especially rare being for Port. Mint condition.
DOULTON ADVERTISING VICTORIAN BELLERMINE SILVER MOUNTED WHISKY JUG. A beautiful stoneware jug modeled as an ancient bellermine jug, the detail to cardinal bellermine's face is exceptional, below this in script, WHISKY. The base features Doulton factory stamp, artists initials, model number and also the impressed name of the original whisky retailer. The jug is silver mounted with a full set of silver hallmarks for London 1899 and it is also engraved with presentation inscription, GEORGE DECEMBER 1899. Complete with original silver stopper which is designed as a galleon.Height with stopper approximately 12 inches in height. Mint condition.
DOULTON BABY STONEWARE INKWELL. A rare full colour novelty stoneware inkwell modeled as a baby, lifting the the baby's head reveals the inkwell. Base is marked with Royal Doulton pottery stamp, model number and design registration number.The main flaw with this pattern inkwell is that the stoneware and metal hinge often breaks and the head then becomes detached probably because they are top heavy, the example I have available the head is still firmly in place but there are some tiny chips from the hinge but the head has not become detached and it is still firmly in place and it is in perfect functioning order, the glaze shows old age crazing but there are no repairs or other damage, it is in remarkably good condition. Height just under 4 inches.
DOULTON BEAKER BY GEORGE TINWORTH. A very nice and attractive Victorian Doulton stoneware lemonade beaker by the famous Doulton artist George Tinworth. The beaker is decorated in the typical Tinworth style with swirling foliage with raised flower designs produced in an attractive blue and brown glaze. Tinworth initials to the front of the beaker and then Doulton Lambeth factory marks and assistants initials with date 1877 to base. Complete with original silver plated collar.Mint condition.
DOULTON BIG BEN VICTORIAN ADVERTISING WHISKY JUG. A beautiful late Victorian Doulton art ware whisky advertising jug dating to about 1895 and standing at over 7 inches in height. Blue and green stoneware glazed jug with brown top. The front of the jug features a raised plaque with the depiction of the famous clock tower and with advertising, BIG BEN SCOTCH WHISKY TEN YEAR OLD. Handle to the reverse side. Base features Doulton pottery stamp, artists initials and other factory markings. Mint condition.
DOULTON LEMONADE JUG. An interesting example as it is a lot smaller than most Doulton lemonade jugs standing at just 21cm in height. Attractive blue and white intricut decoration on a pale brown background. Base has Doulton Lambeth factory stamp, artists initials and date 1880. Mint condition.
DOULTON MACKINLAYS ADVERTISING WHISKY JUG. A beautiful blue / green mottled jug with brown top and decorated with Scottish thistles. Large white seal to the front of the jug with company advertising, MACKINLAYS VERY OLD SCOTCH WHISKY, it also features the company trade mark of a stag in shield with a mailed fist which is holding a thistle. The base features Doulton factory stamps and artist initials. Circa 1895. Height just over 8 inches. Mint condition.
DOULTON NOVELTY / GROTESQUE JUG. This amazing little mug was designed by Harry Simeon who was a senior artist at the Doulton factory and it stands at just under 4 inches in hight. When held upright it portrays a smiling man with the inscription, MARRIAGE DAY, when turned upside down it portrays a rather unhappy looking gentleman with inscription, AFTER MARRIAGE. The base has various Doulton pottery stamps.
EARLY VICTORIAN SILVER INK STAND WITH BLUE GLASS BOTTLES. Rectangular form Standish with decorative pierced border and with integral pen tray complete with two mint condition blue glass silver mounted bottles one for ink and the other for sand, complete with matching silver taper / candle stick. Silver hallmarks for Gervase Wheeler Birmingham 1842. it is most unusual to find one of these silver desk sets with blue glass bottles as normally they are clear glass. Mint condition.
EDWARDIAN 9 CARAT GOLD VESTA CASE. This is a rare circular example which are much harder to find than the square or oblong type. The case is beautifully engraved , France 1908. The lid is hinged and has a good tight fit. Gold marks for Birmingham 1908 and with makers initials H.W & CO LD and with the gold 9, 375 mark.
EDWARDIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL BOX WITH GOLD INLAY. A superb silver and tortoiseshell trinket box, the box stands on four legs with claw feet. Silver marks for London 1908 and with makers initials WC. The beautiful tortoiseshell lid is intricately inlaid with gold decoration of a classical style. The lid is hinged and it still contains it's original velvet lining. A fine quality box.
EDWARDIAN SILVER AND ENAMEL INKWELL. A fine capstan form inkwell, the hinged cover with unusual and very attractive enameled decoration.Complete with glass insert. Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1910 and makers initials for F.Adams.
EDWARDIAN SILVER AND GLASS TABLE BELL. A very attractive bell with ornate silver handle and case.The handle depicts a grotesque face and a large bird.The glass bell case is in mint condition and it is fitted with a metal ringer.Silver hallmarks for London 1903 and makers mark WC. Beautiful condition and very attractive, the height is just under 5 inches.
EDWARDIAN SILVER CRUMB TRAY. A very nice silver crumb tray with attractive beaded edge. Fine quality bone handle.Silver hallmarks for Sheffield 1909 with makers initials HA. It is unusual to find a silver crumb tray as these are usually plate.
EDWARDIAN SILVER LADY'S LOOKING GLASS MIRROR AND STAND. Perfect for display on a dressing table or desk.Silver oval mirror on swivel mounted stand which is decorated with flowers and other floral designs.Silver marks for Chester 1902 with makers initial AJS, the stand is also stamped with a registration number. A very unusual example.
EDWARDIAN SILVER NOVELTY LETTER / TOAST RACK DECORATED WITH TWO MISCHIEVOUS CATS. A beautiful and possibly unique silver hallmarked letter rack which depicts two grinning cats, the detail to the cats faces is exceptional and interestingly they are decorated on both sides, both of the cats body's are stylized with prominent long tails. The rack has four compartments and it measures 3 inches long and sits on four silver ball feet. Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1910 with makers initials and registration number. A superb novelty especially if you are a cat lover, i have never seen another in all my years as an antique dealer.
EDWARDIAN SILVER NOVELTY POLICEMAN'S CLOCK. This attractive English silver novelty clock stands at just under 7 inches in height.The clock depicts a policeman in full uniform and wearing helmet, one hand is holding the clock while his other hand points at the time. Silver marks for 1908 with with makers initials M & CL with design registration number. The clock has a 30 hour movement and it is in perfect working order and it is complete with key.
EDWARDIAN SILVER PICTURE FRAME. A very nice high quality silver photograph frame with very ornate floral decoration, concealed in the decoration are four grotesque face masks. Silver marks for Birmingham 1904.The reverse side has the original hinged fitting so the frame can be displayed on a desk or table. Size 16cm x 16cm square.
ENAMEL ADVERTISING SIGN. An usual bowed example for mounting on pillar or post, this example was obtained in Lincolnshire and i believe that the company originates from Skegness . White enamel sign with blue lettering, HOUSE PURCHASE - MOTOR - FIRE BURGLARY ETC. K.G.GOUGH MORTGAGE & INSURANCE BROKER, 3 WESTFIELD DRIVE (OF LINCOLN RD) LOANS FOR ALL TYPES OF PROPERTY. Height 12 inches, a good size perfect for display. Mint condition.
ENGLISH 9CT GOLD MATCH BOX HOLDER. A superb quality 9ct gold box produced to hold a book of matches. Engraved intricut decoration to lid and base and bearing the original owners engraved initials in a circle. The Interior features a full set of English gold marks, Birmingham 1927 with makers initials and 375 gold mark. A superb quality gold box.
ENGLISH SILVER EDWARDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS LOVING CUP. A very nice twin handled loving cup decorated on the interior and exterior with a very attractive hammered design.The ornate twin handles have raised central ridge, almost like the backbone of an animal. Silver marks for Birmingham 1905 and makers initials WA. A beautiful cup which symbolizes the arts and crafts moment of the early 20th century.Height about just under 8cm.
ENGLISH SILVER TANKARD DATED 1745 DECORATED WITH 3 SOLDIERS OF THE DEVON RIFLE BRIGADE WITH PRESENTATION INSCRIPTION. This extremely rare and interesting large size silver tankard measures just under 6 inches in height with an attractive silver handle, the tankard has silver hall marks for London 1745 and at this period it would have been fairly plain in the typical Georgian style, this plain design was not favored by the Victorians and many are now found which have been up-dated with floral designs and other decoration but the example i have to offer is exceptional and unique as it has been embossed with three soldiers of the Devon Rifle Volunteers in full military uniform and each holding a rifle, in the background are two tents and they are surrounded by trees, two of these trees have been formed with a space for an inscription which reads as follows, 1861 won by Langley Pope John Morgan, 1862 Corpl William Jarvis,1863 Corpl William Jarvis 1864, I imagine as Corporal Jarvis won the cup a number of times he was allowed to keep it. Below the rim of the tankard is the following inscription, CHALLENGE CUP PRESENTED TO THE 26TH DRV BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF KINGSBRIDGE. Below this inscription are the original silver hallmarks with makers initials, English silver lion, crowned lion's head and date letter K which dates the tankard to London 1745 which was the reign of King George the 2nd. An exceptional and very impressive silver presentation military tankard which is now over 270 years old.
ENGLISH SILVER TAZZA. A very attractive silver tazza or bowl. Trumpet form base and stem terminating with a large bowl with attractive and decorative gallery border. Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1930 and with makers initials. Size over 6 inches high and over 8 inches in width.
ENGLISH SILVER VICTORIAN MARROW SCOOP. A popular delicacy at the dinner table during the Georgian and Victorian times was the marrow from animal bones and this instrument was for removing the marrow so it can then be eaten. These difficult to find instruments were often in steel or silver plate but this rare example is a silver hallmarked example with silver marks for Birmingham 1866 and with makers initials JG. Mint condition.
FOUR SILVER TOP EDWARDIAN GLASS PERFUME BOTTLES WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER BOX. High quality cut glass bottles with silver circular tops, silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1910 with makers initials CM. Complete with original brown leather circular case with fitted compartments for the four bottles and complete with matching leather lid. Hight of each bottle 4 inches.Superb condition almost never used.
GEORGE THE 3RD SILVER SUGAR BASKET FOR 1787. Oval form with pierced scroll border, engraved decoration with beaded edge on a raised oval foot with hinged handle and complete with blue glass insert. Silver marks for London 1787.
GEORGE THE 4TH SILVER TOAST RACK DATED 1829. A superb large English silver toast rack with decorative handle and which has sections to hold 6 slices of toast.Silver hall marks for London 1829 with makers initials, a very nice George the 4th example.
GOSSNELL COLOURED POT LID, A RARE EXAMPLE THAT STILL RETAINS IT ORIGINAL PAPER LABEL TO THE REVERSE SIDE This lid is in mint condition, the obverse side shows a full colour and highly detailed picture of a young Queen Victoria on a green background and with advertising to outer edge for Cherry tooth paste produced by John Gossnell. The reverse side features original paper label giving directions for use, the paper label is very fragile so washing or cleaning the lid is not advisable. Mint condition.
GREAT GROOMS ANTIQUE CENTER. We are now selling a selection of our Antiques, militaria and collectibles from probably England's finest Antique center, Great Grooms of Hungerford in Berkshire. We also have several displays cabinets at the Brackley Antique Cellar in Northamptonshire which also offers a fine selection of our items and this is one of England's largest antique centers and certainly worth a visit if you are in the area.
IRISH SILVER SALT DATED 1772 WITH BLUE GLASS LINER. A superb Irish silver salt, the decoration is in the Robert Adams style.The salt sits on four decorative legs. Irish silver marks for Dublin 1772 by Christr Haines. Complete with original blue glass liner with pontil mark to base, one tiny chip to the liner but is not really noticeable and it is amazing that it has survived as most are latter replacements.
LARGE COBALT BLUE GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE WITH SILVER MOUNTS. Large dark blue glass globular perfume bottle beautifully etched with floral designs.The silver top is hinged and it has silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1998 with makers initials KH in a shield.The attractively decorated silver top is hinged and it still retains its original internal glass stopper.Hand made bottle with pontill mark to base. Height 13cm.
LARGE EDWARDIAN SILVER CHALICE. This large and attractive silver chalice or possibly a vase is decorated with acanthus, scrolls and foliage with two vacant cartouche and standing on stepped foot. Silver hallmarks for Sheffield 1903 with makers mark for Walker & Hall. Height 6 inches. Large and very impressive.
LARGE SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL INLAID CASKET. A beautifully jewelery casket or perhaps trinket box sitting on four decorative legs.The lid of the box is constructed in tortoiseshell and then inlaid in silver floral designs.Opening the lid reveals the original velvet lining.Silver hall marks Birmingham 1912 and makers initials AC Co Ltd ( Alexander Clark) with a registration number.The base of the box is leather it is embossed in gold, Alexander Clark Co Limited London, the company obviously had retail shops in London and Birmingham.A superb box in fine condition, highly recommended.
LARGE SILVER EDWARDIAN DISH WITH FRET WORK DECORATION. A beautiful large silver hallmarked dish with attractive wide decorated border.The dish sits on three ball feet. Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1909 and with makers initials WA.
LARGE SILVER EDWARDIAN PIG PIN CUSHION. A superb large silver model of a highly detailed pig, this example is much bigger than most at nearly 4 inches long. Silver marks on base for London 1902 and with makers initials. Complete with red wool padded insert.
LARGE VICTORIAN SILVER GILT BOWL AND SPOON. This beautiful silver gilt serving bowl is decorated with two attractive female figures in foliage decoration, the bowl features two cartouche one of which has a presentation inscription, TO JOHN GRAHAM DOUGALL FROM HIS GRAND PAPA JOHN GRAHAM 18TH AUGT 1874. Silver hallmarks for London 1863 with makers details for George Adams.The matching silver gilt spoon has identical 1863 silver markings and it is also by George Adams and the spoon handle is decorated with a female in foliage design. A superb and very attractive matched set.
LATE VICTORIAN ENGLISH 9CT GOLD SOVEREIGN CASE. A fine example with a suburb engraved decorative case on obverse and reverse sides, the obverse sides is also engraved with owners initials.Gold marks for London 1900 to the inside of the case.
LATE VICTORIAN GOLD SOVEREIGN CASE. A very nice example produced in 9ct gold.The circular case is in superb condition and it is beautifully chased with ornate floral designs.The interior is stamped with the 9ct gold mark 375 and hallmarks for Chester 1900.
LATE VICTORIAN GREEN CODD BOTTLE. This is a large 10oz size codd bottle produced in dark green glass and which is embossed, PHILLIPS STAMFORD. The reverse side of the bottle is embossed with glass makers details. A very nice example with no chips or cracks just very light age just as you would expect.The bottle is in near mint condition.
LATE VICTORIAN SILVER PICTURE FRAME. Very attractive silver frame decorated with flowers and foliage designs.Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1901 which was the last year of Queen Victoria's reign. Size 7 x 5 inches.
MARTIN BROTHER STONEWARE FACE JUG. A superb example of a Martin Brother stoneware double face jug, each side of the jug features a rather sinister and grotesque smiling face, the modeling to these faces is exceptional. Base has full Martin Brothers factory details. Circa 1910.Provenance, this jug was sold some years ago by Bonham's London and comes complete with a copy of the auction entry from the catalog.
MARTIN BROTHERS BIRD JAR . An extremely rare Martin Brothers grotesque ceramic bird jar and cover.Beautifully modeled in brown and white glaze with tints of blue and green, the bird has a sinister staring expression on its humanoid face.The bird is fully maker marked on the base and head collar with matching date 11.1903. Height 8 inches. Mint condition with no restoration or damage, an outstanding original example of English ceramics at is very best.
MARTIN BROTHERS DOUBLE FACE JUG. A superb face jug produced in a white glaze with light brown top, each side features a sinister and grotesque face. The base has the full Martin brothers factory markings with the London and Southall address.This example has excellent provenance, it was sold by Sotheby New York in 1997 and it was also exhibited in the David Rago and Philip Chasen Martin Brother exhibition. Photocopy pages from the catalogs will be supplied with the jug.
MARTIN BROTHERS VICTORIAN POT DECORATED WITH GROTESQUE FISH. A most unusual and attractive four sided pot / vase which sits on four feet which are part of the pot design.The pot is glazed in a pale green glaze with brown lip, each side of the pot features a large grotesque fish which are slightly raised out of the surface so they have a slightly 3D appearance, the glaze is formed to appear as the movement of water, a very clever technique which the Martin Brothers are known for. The base of the pot is fully signed Martin Bros London & Southall and dated 11.1900.The pot has four tiny glaze frits to the top lip of the pot, but these are very insignificant and hardly worth mensioning. Height approximately 12cm or 5 inches. A fine attractive and unique pot .
MARTINWARE CATALOGUE, BOOBIES, BOOJUMS & SNARKS. This rare catalogue was produced to commemorate the Jordan - Volpe 1984 exhibition of Martin brothers grotesque stoneware creatures 1880 - 1914. The catalogue folder contains many photograph of the amazing creatures that were exhibited in this ground braking exhibition, it also contains a short history of this fascinating Victorian pottery and the four eccentric brothers who owned and worked at it. Only 500 copy's produced and this is number 468. Extremely rare, a very difficult to find book.
MINIATURE NOVELTY VICTORIAN PERFUME BOTTLE. A very attractive Victorian novelty perfume bottle which is a miniature of a gentleman's hip flask complete with original screw top.Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1897 and makers mark for A.J.Zimmerman.
MINIATURE SCOTTISH EDWARDIAN SILVER HALLMARKED HIGHLAND SWORD. A fine quality silver hallmarked miniature sword letter opener measuring just under 6 inches long. Fine quality and highly detailed silver basket hilt complete with wooden grip and red wool insert. Matching silver hallmarks to blade and the underside of the basket hilt for Edinborough 1909 and with makers initials JA.
MINIATURE SILVER BRITISH SWORD LETTER OPENER. A fine quality miniature of a WW1 army officers sword, the decorative basket hilt incorporates the royal cypher and it is also engraved with the original owners initials.Silver marks for Birmingham 1915. Steel blade is maker marked.
MINIATURE SILVER EDWARDIAN COAL SCUTTLE. A most unusual miniature novelty which is a perfect replica of a Victorian coal scuttle, even the handle is on a hinge and movable. Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1904 and with makers initials. Hight but not including the handle is just under 3 inches.
MINIATURE SILVER NOVELTY BASKET. A suburb quality miniature novelty silver basket with attractive fretwork borders, the handle is hinged so it can be moved. Silver marks for Birmingham 1912 and makers initials RC. Mint condition.
MINIATURE SILVER NOVELTY TANTALUS COMPLETE WITH ITS THREE GLASS BOTTLES. This is an extremely rare miniature novelty silver hallmarked tantalus with fitted swing handle, complete with three cut glass scent bottles. Silver marks to tanterluss for Birmingham 1913 and with makers initials. The bottles are cut glass with there original matching stoppers, two of the bottles have slight damage to the necks but the center bottle is perfect and this one also still retains the original paper label for the Crown Perfumery of London. In perfect condition the asking price would be at least £1000.00, this example is priced very realistically because of the damage to the bottles and displays beautifully.ITEM IS NOW RESERVED.
MINIATURE VICTORIAN NOVELTY SILVER BOATING OAR IN PRESENTATION CASE. A most unusual silver hallmarked rowing oar which was obviously produced as a presentation award / gift for a Victorian boating competition. Silver hallmarks for London 1853 with makers initials. Complete with fine quality brown leatherette presentation case, the interior is constructed in blue velvet and it is fitted for the oar. A most unusual item and especially nice with it's original box.
NOVELTY SILVER CARD CASE DESIGNED AS AN ENVELOPE. A beautiful large silver card case which is designed to look like an envelope,the obverse and reverse sides are beautifully engraved with floral designs.Opening the envelope reveals silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1913 and with makers initials A & LLD.Complete with silver chain hanger.
NOVELTY SILVER EDWARDIAN SCENT BOTTLE DESIGNED AS A WALNUT. A beautiful ceramic walnut, the modeling is exceptional as it really does look like a nut. Complete with silver hallmarked circular top with makers initials for, John Thornhill and sons Birmingham 1904. Near mint condition.
NOVELTY SILVER TAZZA MODELED AS A MINIATURE TABLE. A superb silver hall marked tazza modeled as a miniature Victorian 3 lag table.The detail to the legs is exceptional, the table top has an attractive fret work decoration. Silver hall marks for London 1911 and with makers initials R & B.
OLD BILL WW1 COMMEMORATIVE CERAMIC DISH FROM SKEGNESS. A small ceramic WW1 old bill dish. Although i have sold many old bill plates and dishes over the years this is the 1st one of this style and with town name that i have owned, it is a most unusual example and it is in mint condition. The dish depicts old bill in full British WW1 uniform eating from a tin of plum jam and with question below, when is it going to be strawberry.The dish depicts the town coat of arms of Skegness in Lincolnshire with town name below. The border of the plate is decorated with German Pickelhaube helmets and other designs.The reverse side has full artist / designer and Grimwades pottery stamps.
OLD BILL WW1 WALL PLATE. A fine example depicting Old Bill in WW1 British army uniform in a battle damaged farm house with comical inscription below. Pottery stamp to the reverse side, Grimwades, Winton, Stoke on Trent. Mint condition.
PAIR OF MATCHING SILVER MATCH BOX HOLDERS. Each silver match box holder is engraved with family coat of arms. Silver marks for London 1909 and with makers initials.
PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER GRAPE SCISSORS WITH ORIGINAL CASE. A fine set of antique silver grape scissors, the handles are decorated with a lady and gentleman in Tudor dress. Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1886. Complete with leatherette box.
PICTORIAL STONE GINGER BEER BOTTLE. Champaign shape stoneware two tone ginger beer bottle with under glaze black transfer, JULIUS PETERS HULL, with large and highly detailed black transfer of a bison. Pearson's pottery stamp to side of bottle. The bottle is in perfect condition with no chips cracks or repairs and it has a good sharp print, much better than most.
PRATT WARE POT LID, BELL VUE TEVERN. A fine Pratt ware pot lid depicting the Bell Vue tavern in Pagwell Bay in Kent with sailing boat in the background and horse and carriage in front of the tavern. One old very faint hairline on the reverse side. Good clear colours.
PRATT WARE POT LID, FORDING THE STREAM. A very nice colored lid depicting a large river with people and animals attempting to cross with a house to the background.
PRATT WARE POT LID, PAGWELL BAY. A very nice Victorian Pratt ware lid depicting the Bellvue tavern with fishing men and boats to the background and title, PAGWELL BAY ESTABLISHED 1760. Mint condition.
PRATT WARE POT LID, THE SHRIMPERS. This very nice Victorian pot lid depicts shrimpers on the beach with village to the background which is probably Pagwell Bay. One very small chip to the flange but the front is perfect.
PRATT WARE POT LID,THAMES EMBANKMENT. A superb coloured pot lid depicting the river Thames with Westminster and big Ben to the background. Mint condition.
PRATT WARE POT. The Continental Fish Market, a full colour Victorian Pratt ware pot that would have probably originally contained fish past.Fine condition.
RARE SILVER NOVELTY VICTORIAN TELESCOPE CIGAR PIERCER. A rare Victorian silver novelty cigar piercer designed as a miniature telescope. Silver marks for Chester 1900 with makers name Mudie & Sons. A very unusual silver novelty.
SCOTTISH SILVER FISH SPOON. Large silver spoon bowl, the handle is designed as a highly detailed Scottish salmon who's mouth is tightly clenched on the silver bowl.Silver marks for Edinburgh 1934 with makers mark B & S.
SET OF 3 SILVER VICTORIAN CONDIMENT POTS WITH CARRYING HANDLE. Each pot is decorated with flowers and floral designs to the exterior and they are sitting on three small feet, the interior is factory gilded. Complete with long carrying handle. Silver hallmarks for London 1890 and with makers initials. This would be perfect for jam or sources.
SET OF FIVE TRANSPORT ADVERTISING PLATES. A very nice set of five advertising plates of motoring interest, each depict an early type of transport. WATTS TYRE AND RUBBER CO LTD. Pottery stamp to base of each, Sandland Ware, Hanly Stafordshire. All five are in perfect condition and probably date to the 1950's.
SILVER EDWARDIAN TABLE EPERGNE. A very attractive silver table epergne complete with three detachable flute type vases. Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1907 with makers initials C & C. Height just under 9 inches.
SILVER & TORTOISESHELL PYRAMID INKWELL. A superb quality inkwell designed as a pyramid and constructed in tortoiseshell and silver.The lid is hinged and it still retains its original removable glass ink reservoir.Silver marks for Birmingham 1922. Exceptional quality and a very unusual and beautiful design.
SILVER 3 PIECE ENGLISH TEA SET A fine 1930's art deco example comprising large silver tea pot, cream jug and sugar bowl all with matching silver hall marks for Sheffield 1931 and makers initials EV.
SILVER AND CRANBERRY GLASS VASE. Decorative silver base with silver marks for London 1895, complete with cranberry glass funnel vase which is in mint condition.
SILVER AND TORTOISE SHELL TRINKET BOX. A superb silver hallmarked box of exceptional quality.The box sits of four decorative legs, the lid of the box is constructed in tortoiseshell with highly intricate silver inlay and with a silver decorative border. The lid opens on a wide hinge and the interior still retains its original velvet lining. Silver hallmarks for London 1910.
SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL TRINKET BOX. A very nice silver trinket box sitting on three decorative silver feet.The lid is constructed in tortoiseshell and then inlaid in silver with the military badge of the, ARMY SERVICE CORPS. Silver hallmarks for London 1916 with makers details for the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Ltd.
SILVER BASKET WITH BLUE GLASS LINNER. A very attractive silver fretted basket decorated with an intricut floral design set in panels and siting of four decorative feet, complete with a swing handle.Silver marks for Birmingham 1924 and with makers initials.
SILVER CARD CASE BY SAMPSON MORDAN. A beautiful silver card case with attractive decoration to obverse and reveres sides, the case is also engraved with the original owners initials.The lid is on an unusual hinged spring mechanism.Silver hall marks for Sampson Mordan Chester 1912.
SILVER DECORATIVE FRUIT BOWL. A large silver bowl with decorative border and with a large floral leaf design to the center.The bowl sits on four attractive claw feet. Silver marks for Sheffield 1941 with makers initials.
SILVER EDWARDIAN BIRD PIN CUSHION WITH ORIGINAL GLASS PIN HOLDER COMBINATION. A most unusual silver pin cushion modeled as a chick sitting on a silver lid, the glass container still retains a few original pins. A most unusual glass and silver pin cushion combination, i do not recall seeing one before. Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1907 and with makers initials.
SILVER EDWARDIAN CANOE PIN CUSHION. A very nice and unusual novelty silver hallmarked pin cushion modeled canoe. Silver marks for Birmingham 1902 and makers initials CS+FS.
SILVER EDWARDIAN INKWELL AND STAND. A very nice cut glass ink well with an intricate line decoration with silver collar and hinged lid, complete with matching silver hallmarked pen tray with matching line decoration and sitting on four decorative feet. Silver marks for Birmingham 1910.
SILVER EDWARDIAN NOVELTY BOX WITH MOST UNUSUAL FISHING CONNECTION. A most attractive box with decorated border to the lid and the base. The lid of the box has a most unusual and amusing inscription, FISHMONGERS COMPANY, AL WORSHIP BE TO COD ONLY, 9TH JULY 1902, with the pictorial design of a royal crown being raised by two hands. Silver marks for, Chester 1902 and with silver makers mark M.Bros. The base of the box is engraved, Mappin Brothers, 55 Cheapside EC, 220 Regent St W.The size of the box is similar to a large snuff box, approximately 8cm x 4cm.
SILVER EDWARDIAN OVAL HIP FLASK. A very nice silver hallmarked hip flask with hinged screw top lid.Silver marks for Sheffield 1907 and with makers initials JD & S.
SILVER EDWARDIAN PICTURE FRAME A very nice silver frame with attractive decorative silver border. Silver marks for Birmingham 1901 and makers initials S & B. Complete with glass and original backing and stand.
SILVER EDWARDIAN PICTURE FRAME. A very a attractive square silver hallmarked picture frame depicting floral designs and measuring 14cm square.The glass is unusual as it is domed rather than flat as most are, inside of the glass is the original shop display ribbon marked, HALL MARKED SILVER ENGLISH MANUFACTURE. Hinge to reverse side for table top display. Silver marks for Birmingham 1902 with makers initial AB&CO.
SILVER EDWARDIAN PIG PIN CUSHION. A very nice silver hallmarked novelty pin cushion modeled as a pig. Silver marks for Birmingham 1906 and with makers initials, A & L LD. Complete with red wool insert.
SILVER EDWARDIAN TABLE BELL. A very attractive hallmarked silver bell with original silver chain and ball to the inside. Silver marks for Birmingham 1903 and with makers initials GU for George Unite who was one of the best and most desirable Birmingham silversmiths.
SILVER FREE STANDING LATE VICTORIAN TABLE TOP MIRROR. A very good and attractive large free standing mirror with heavily decorated silver frame, the original high quality mirror glass is beveled. Wooden backing with hinged bracket shows wear and age as you would expect. Silver hall marks for Birmingham 1901 and makers initials HM. Height 12 inches. Very attractive and highly recommended.
SILVER HALL MARKED PEN TRAY. A very attractive and heavily chased silver tray with silver mount to center for holding a pen or similar object and which is engraved, August 14th 1903. Silver hallmarks for London 1902 and with makers initial WC. Mint condition.
SILVER HALLMARKED PURSE WITH CHAIN HANGER. A beautiful silver purse which is decorated with an ornate floral design and it is also engraved with the original owners initials AC. Silver marks for Birmingham 1911. Complete with chain hanger. Opening the purse reveals the original green leather liner which is still in almost mint condition and also a card with the original owners details, Aileen Crawford, St Marys Hall, Cheltenham. Near mint condition.
SILVER HISTORICAL PIN TRAY. A very unusual silver tray which depicts Sir Walter Raleigh smoking a large pipe with a servant serving ale and with the inscription, SIR WALTER RALEIGH'S FIRST PIPE IN ENGLAND AD 1589. Silver marks for Birmingham 1897 with makers initials.
SILVER MINIATURE NOVELTY VICTORIAN PEPPER POT MODELED AS A WATER JUG. A superb quality novelty pepper pot modeled as a cream or water jug with detachable lid with fitted handle.Silver marks for Birmingham 1897 and makers initials J.C & S. Height 2 inches.
SILVER MINIATURE VICTORIAN NOVELTY TEA POT. An exceptionally high quality example of a miniature silver tea pot which is highly decorated in floral designs, silver mounted ebony wooden handle. the detachable lid is engraved with family coat of arms. Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1889 with makers initials GU. A most unusual example and very high quality.
SILVER MOUNTED LARGE CUT GLASS FLASK. A beautiful large cut glass flask standing at about 6 inches in height and decorated with a hand cut intricut decoration. Silver screw top with silver hall marks for London 1922 and with makers initials.The top of the silver lid is decorated with similar decoration as the cut glass flask.Very high quality and in fine condition.
SILVER MOUNTED VICTORIAN SPIRIT FLASK. A very nice quality cut glass spirit flask with silver hallmarked collar and lid complete with matching silver hallmarked detachable cup. Silver hallmarks for London 1896 with makers initials. A very attractive high quality example in near mint condition and far nicer than most.
SILVER NOVELTY BOTTLE STOPPER MODELD AS A PIG. Superbly modeled representation of a pig wearing a napkin and with the inscription, THIS LITTLE PIG HAD NON (probably referring to the contents). Silver marks for London 1930 and with makers initials CS & FS. The fitted cork stopper is still in fine condition. Height 8cm.
SILVER NOVELTY BUTTER DISH. A very nice novelty butter dish modeled as sea shell. Silver marks for London 1911 & with makers initials R & S.The base is marked, Reid & Sons Newcastle on Tyne.
SILVER NOVELTY VICTORIAN BELL INKWELL. A very nice silver hallmarked novelty bell, lifting the lid reveals a glass inkwell. Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1897 with makers initials which are slightly difficult to make out now.
SILVER OWL MENU OR CARD HOLDER. A very nice and unusual silver menu or card holder depicting two owls which is unusual as when these are normally found they only have one owl. Silver marks for Birmingham 1910 and makers initials.
SILVER SPECTACLE CASE WITH CHAIN HANGER. English silver hallmarked and beautifully chased spectacle case fitted with matching chain hanger and suspension clip, silver hallmarks for Chester 1908 and with makers initials GS & FS. Near mint condition.
SILVER TEA CADDY SPOON MODELED AS A JOCKEY'S HAT. A superb quality novelty jockey hat caddy spoon with silver hallmarks for Sheffield 1938 and with makers initials TB & S.
SILVER TORTOISESHELL BOX. A very nice silver box sitting on three decorative feet. The hinged tortoiseshell lid is beautifully inlaid with intricut silver floral designs.Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1919 with makers initials.The box contains the original pale blue silk lining.
SILVER VICTORIAN 3 PEACE TEA SET. A very attractive antique silver tea set comprising tea pot, sugar bowl and cream jug. Matching silver hall marks to all 3 peaces for London 1894 and with makers initials JTH & JHM. A very nice set in superb near mint condition.
SILVER VICTORIAN CARD CASE BY NATHANIEL MILLS. A superb early Victorian silver card case by the rare and very desirable silver smith, Nathaniel Mills. This example is especially rare as it features castle designs, normally if a card case depict a building it will be just a single building but this example is more unusual as it depicts two castles, the obverse side features Warwick castle and the reverse side, Kenilworth castle, the detail is exceptional as you would expect from this maker.Silver hall marks for Birmingham 1839.Near mint condition.
SILVER VICTORIAN NOVELTY HORSESHOE VESTA CASE. A rare silver hallmarked Vesta / wick holder modeled as a horseshoe. Lifting the concealed catch exposes the wick and compartment for storing the matches, a small wheel mounted on the side when turned dispenses the wick.Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1875.
SILVER VICTORIAN SOVEREIGN AND VESTA CASE COMBINATION. A very attractive case which is highly decorated with floral designs and it is also engraved with the original owners initials.One end of the case opens to reveal a sovereign coin holder and the other end opens for matches.Silver marks for Birmingham 1900 and with makers initials T & S.
SILVER WILLIAM THE 4TH NOVELTY VINAIGRETTE. A most unusual novelty example produced to look like a miniature book. Opening the silver cover reveals an impressive silver floral decorated hinged grill.Silver marks for Gervase Wheeler Birmingham 1835.
SILVER WILLIAM THE 4TH SCOTTISH STYLE SNUFF MULL BY NATHANIEL MILLS OF BIRMINGHAM 1831. A superb horn snuff mull by one of the greatest and most desirable silversmiths of all time, Nathaniel Mills. A very nice carved animal horn with attractive natural patterns, hinged silver lid with silver hallmarks for Nathaniel Mills of Birmingham 1831. A rare and very attractive snuff box.
SMALL VICTORIAN SILVER PICTURE FRAME. A very decorative and attractive silver picture frame very Victorian in appearance. Silver hall marks for London 1892 and with makers initials SJ. Near mint.
SOTHEBYS AUCTION CATALOGUE, MARTIN BROTHERS COLLECTION. A 1978 copy of Sothebys auction catalogue with good Martin Brother's section, 29 items featured including several bird jars and some of the photographs are in full colour. Other manufactures are also featured including, Doulton, Pilkingtons, Moorcroft to name just a few.
STONEWARE BELLERMINE JUG, CIRCA 1685. This is a really beautiful mottled brown glazed example featuring the face of the bearded man on the shoulder and large coat of arms on the belly of the bellermine. The jug dates to about circa 1685. Height just under 9 inches. No cracks or repairs, the jug shows light age wear as you would expect after more than 300 years.
STONEWARE REFORM FLASK. A very nice English stoneware reform flask modeled as the politician Lord Brougham and dating to 1830 / 1840 period. The flask depicts lord Brougham holding a scroll with inscription, THE TRUE SPIRIT OF REFORM and below this, BROUGHAM REFORM CORDIAL (the last word is poorly stamped).The size is just over 6 inches which is smaller than most. A couple of insignificant nicks but no crack or repairs. A nice looking example.
SUPERB QUALITY CARD CASE BY SAMPSON MORDAN. A fine quality silver box by the prestigious London silversmiths Sampson Mordan and produced in the art deco period. This attractive and elegant silver case is in fine condition, the interior is gilded and it is silver hallmarked, SM & CO for Sampson Mordan London 1928 and it is also engraved with the original owners name, Pamela.
UNUSUAL EXTRA LARGE CODD BOTTLE WITH A MILITARY CONNECTION. Most codd bottles are produced in a 6oz or 10oz size but this one is an extra large 16oz example which are scarce and unusual.This large aqua glass codd bottle is embossed, HEDGES, LONG CECIL, SMETHWICK. The reverse side has the glass makers details for Redfern brothers Barnsley. The bottle was produced to commemorate the end of the Boar war in South Africa, long Cecil was the name of a large field gun that was produced by the De Beers mining group in Kimbeley for use by the British military garrison to defend Kimberley against the attacking Boar forces.These extra large codds seem to mostly originate from the Birmingham area and were used by various company's and a number of them were produced as military commemoratives with embossing such as, long guns, peace beverage and obviously long Cecil.The condition of the bottle is mint and it has probably never been buried in a rubbish tip.
VERY LARGE EDWARDIAN FREE STANDING MIRROR. This extra large example measures over 18 inches in total height.Decorative silver frame with hall marks for Birmingham 1902 and with makers initial HM.The beveled glass is in excellent condition.Reverse side has mounting stand for table top display.
VERY LARGE GOTHIC EARLY VICTORIAN SILVER AND CRANBERRY GLASS TABLE CENTER. A very attractive and tall table center standing at just under 16 inches or about 40cm in height.The silver base and stem are very ornamental and Gothic in style.The silver stand is complete with it's original cranberry glass detachable trumpet vase. Silver marks near the base for Sheffield 1844 and with makers initials. A very impressive and attractive item in fine condition which is remarkable when you consider its age.
VERY LARGE VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED CUT GLASS HIP FLASK BY THE HIGHLY COLLECTABLE MAKER CHARLES FOX. This is a very large double capacity silver hip flask measuring almost 8 inches in height.The cut glass bottle is in mint condition and it is fitted with silver top and detachable silver cup both with matching silver hallmarks for the important and very desirable silversmith,Charles Fox London 1889. The second flask shown in one of the photographs is for a size comparison only and it is not included in the price. A beautiful example in fine condition and rare in this large size.
VERY RARE ENGLISH STONEWARE HAMILTON BOTTLE. A very attractive brown glazed stoneware point based hamilton bottle for mineral water with a short neck and blob type lip.The bottle is impressed, BELPER & DENBY POTTERIES DERBYSHIRE, VITREOUS STONE BOTTLES, J.BOURNE PATENTEE, WARRANTED NOT TO ABSORB EX3, the bottle can be dated from this makers mark from 1812-1834 period.The bottle is in superb condition and the only damage is a very small chip from the reverse side of the bottle, but over all it is in remarkable condition considering it's age and it is a beautiful example of a very rare mineral water bottle.
VICTORIAN 9 CARAT GOLD CARD CASE BY MAPPIN & WEBB. An extremely nice and very rare 9ct gold card case weighing an impressive 43 grams.The lid is hinged and has a good tight fit. Gold marks for Birmingham 1894 and with makers initials for Mappin & Webb and gold content marks.
VICTORIAN BLUE GLASS POLYGON INK WELL. A very attractive square blue glass inkwell with short neck and applied lip and fitted with pen rest, the bottle is embossed POLYGON. The base of the bottle is embossed with a registration number. Superb mint condition.
VICTORIAN DECORATIVE SILVER PURSE / AIDE MEMOIRE WITH FITTED PENCIL. A beautiful silver case heavily chased in floral designs, this style was very popular during Victorian times. Removing the concealed silver pencil opens the case and reveals 12 compartments, the interior is remarkable as it is in mint condition as it has probably never been used. Although i describe this as a purse it could also have been used for calling cards as they would perfectly fit the case or an aide-memoire, the silver pencil might suggest that this is a more likely use for the case. Silver hallmarks for London 1881 and with makers initials GH. Outstanding Victorian quality.
VICTORIAN GLASS BARREL INKWELL. A very attractive aqua glass barrel ink bottle with attractive chequered surface with sheared lip as manufactured and with attractive impurity's in glass.
VICTORIAN HALLMARKED SILVER STAMP BOX. The lid of the box contains two mint condition Victorian postage stamps which are permanently sealed under glass.This attractive box sits on four small feet.The interior lid is lined in red leather and the interior base is gilded, silver marks for Birmingham 1897 and the exterior of the lid has the makers initials.
VICTORIAN MINERAL WATER BOTTLE. A very nice aqua glass 6oz size mineral watter bottle having six dimples in the base of the bottle to retain the internal glass marble stopper and which is a similar design to the Sykes Macvay patent.The lip of the bottle is the codd type.The bottle is embossed, E.R.ING SWINDON with the trade mark of crossed battle axes.The bottle still retains the glass marble and the leather lip washer.No chips, cracks or other damage just a very nice example.
VICTORIAN NOVELTY SILVER SCISSORS FOR THREADING RIBBON AND LACE. A fine quality set of Victorian silver scissors for threading and weaving lace and ribbon, modeled a long legged bird which is probably a stork, the detail to the bird is exceptional. Silver marks for London 1887 and makers initials JHSJ.
VICTORIAN PARIAN WARE BUST OF NELSON. A very high quality white parian ware bust of Admiral Nelson standing at 5 inches in hight.The bust depicts Nelson wearing his naval admirals uniform with awards. Inscription to plinth, NELSON 1758 - 1805. Maker marked on the reverse side ML80. Mint condition.
VICTORIAN SAMPSON MORDAN MINIATURE VICTORIAN SILVER STICK STAND PIN CUSHION. A superb silver miniature stick stand sitting on four ball feet, complete with purple velvet insert. Silver marks for London 1900 with makers initials SM & CO for Sampson Mordan and with retailers name, J.C.Vickery 181 & 183 Regent Street (London). An amazing quality miniature silver stick stand / pin cusshion by this highly desirable and collectible maker. Height 10cm.
VICTORIAN SILVER AND ENAMEL PILL BOX. A very attractive circular silver pill box, the border of the box and the frame of the lid are decorated with floral designs, the lid of the box features a suburb quality enamel plaque depicting a young lady with her gentleman admirer. Silver marks for London 1892 and with makers initials ETB. The box is in very nice condition but there is a fine hairline crack to the enamel plaque but it is very minor and it can only really be seen with a jewelers glass or loop.
VICTORIAN SILVER BAROMETER. A superb and very decorative silver hallmarked table or desk top barometer. Silver hallmarks for Chester 1899 and with makers initials JD & WD. Good working order. Hight 7 inches.
VICTORIAN SILVER COMBINATION VESTA,SOVEREIGN AND STAMP CASE. Small rectangular silver box engraved with foliage decoration fitted with suspension ring, hinged cover's to top and bottom, one for holding the Vesta's and the other end contains a sovereign holder and the interior of the lid is fitted with a stamp holder. Patent details to inside of lid. Silver marks for Birmingham 1894 and makers initials for Deakin & Francis. A very nice and scarce combination set.
VICTORIAN SILVER MATCH BOX HOLDER. A large silver match box holder with decorative sunburst design. Silver marks for Birmingham 1898 with makers initials.
VICTORIAN SILVER NOVELTY GROTESQUE FISH. An extremely unusual silver model of a fat grotesque fish with large bug type eyes and with wide open gaping mouth, the fish is being carried by two tortoises.The detail is exceptional and the fish is very reminiscent of Victorian spoon warmer similar to what was being produced by the Martin Brothers at this time. Silver hallmarks for London1887.
VICTORIAN SILVER NOVELTY MINIATURE PLAYING CARD CASE. A very nice small silver box with hinged lid beautifully decorated with floral designs. Silver hallmarks for Chester 1898 and with makers initials N & H. Complete with a set of miniature playing cards. A very attractive novelty box in fine condition.
VICTORIAN SILVER PUNCH ADVERTISING PLATE. Silver pin dish advertising Punch magazine, the dish depicts Mr Punch with his tog Toby. Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1894 with makers initials.
VICTORIAN SILVER SCOTTISH SWORD LETTER OPENER. A superb silver hallmarked model of a Scottish highland broadsword. A highly detailed Scottish style basket hilt which is stamped with silver hallmarks and it still retains it's original red wool interior lining. The long blade features matching silver hallmarks for Edinburgh 1899 and with makers initials M & C. A superb quality miniature sword measuring about 10 inches long.
VICTORIAN SILVER SNUFFBOX WITH PRESENTATION INSCRIPTION TO THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF GATESHEAD. This is a an early Victorian silver hallmarked snuff box, all sides include the base are beautifully decorated with intricut designs.The lid has a long presentation inscription, PRESENTED TO MR EDMOND COATES M.D. BY A FEW OF HIS GATESHEAD FRIENDS AS A TOKEN OF RESPECT 26TH OCTR 1878. The interior has silver marks for Frederick Mason Birmingham 1848.
VICTORIAN SILVER SOVEREIGN CASE. A very nice hallmarked silver sovereign case, the outer case is chased with an attractive floral design and the lid is engraved with the original owners initials in a shield. Silver marks for Birmingham 1899 and with makers initials JH.
VICTORIAN SILVER SOVEREIGN COIN CASE. The outer oval case is beautifully engraved on both sides and includes the original owners initials.The interior of the case is fitted with unusual lucky horseshoe design to keep the coin plate in place. Silver marks for Birmingham 1897.Nice example in excellent condition.
VICTORIAN SMALL SILVER HALL MARKED SCALES. A very unusual set of silver hallmarked novelty scales. Silver hall marks for Birmingham 1899 with makers initials C & C and Registration number. Good working order.
VICTORIAN STONEWARE TEAKETTLE STYLE INKWELL ON GILT METAL STAND. A very nice ceramic teakettle style inkwell with decorative red and gold decoration.The gilt metal lid unscrews and it still retains it's original ceramic weight. Complete with gilt metal Standish with floral shell decoration and metal fitting to the back of the dish to hold three pens.A very unusual and attractive item dating to the 1870's.
VICTORIAN TEA KETTLE GLASS INKWELL. A nice and unusual clear glass domed example dating to about 1860.Small shallow chip from top of the spout which could be easily polished out by a glass restorer if required.
WINSTON CHURCHILL COMMEMORATIVE PLATE. White stoneware plate depicts Winston Churchill with cigar and to the background ships and an airplane and with patriotic slogan below. Made in England pottery stamp to the reverse side. A good early looking example.
WORLD WAR TWO 9 CARAT GOLD RAF BADGE. A very nice solid gold an enamel RAF badge, the badge features the RAF pilots wings with blue enamel RAF and kings crown above.These badges were normally given by RAF pilots to there wife or girlfriend. The reverse side features pin and hook with safety catch and it is stamped 9ct for 9 carat gold.

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