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An antique sterling silver pierced basket together with 4 late Victorian cauldron salts
The basket of lobed rectangular form with a gadrooned rim, the sides with pierced decoration or scrolling and repeated sections, held upon a rectangular foot pierced with repeating decoration, Sheffield 1928 James Deakin & Sons. Together with four small cauldron salts each on three legs with hoofed feet decorated with embossed flowers and foliage, gilt interiors, London 1871 Charles Boyton (II).
Length of basket-23 cm / 9 inches
Width of basket-18 cm / 7.25 inches
Total weight-555 grams
£200-300 *plus fees
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A mixed group of antique sterling silver including a Georgian mote spoon, and a Burmese Indian silver alms bowl
Including; a fiddle pattern cream ladle, William Eaton London 1835, two Scottish fiddle pattern toddy ladles by William & Patrick Cunningham Edinburgh 1817 the other 1821. A mid-18th century mote spoon with scroll fancy back, marks rubbed circa 1760, five fiddle and thread teaspoons 1853 Joseph & Albert Savory, plus a small Burmese silver rice bowl with repoussé decoration with agricultural scenes, as well as a twin handled 800 marked bowl (11)
Weight of 925 marked silver-243 grams / 7.81 ozt
£200-300 *plus fees
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A George VI antique sterling silver pierced comport / fruit stand, Birmingham 1938 by Stokes and Ireland, plus other items
The comport of lobed wavy form with an egg and dart type boarder, each lobe with a pierced section of stylised design upon a circular foot. Together with an repoussé decorated cruet comprising 2 salts, without liner, 2 pepper pots and a mustard pot without liner Birmingham 1908 by Joseph Gloster, together with two silver napkin rings and a single teaspoon.
Comport diameter-21.5 cm / 8.5 inches
Weight-435 grams / 13.98 ozt
£150-250 *plus fees
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A group of antique sterling silver smoking paraphernalia, including a cigarette box Birmingham 1935 by Lanson Ltd
With geometric engine turned decoration, sat on four bracket feet, wooden interior. Together with and engine turned cigarette case, gilt interior Birmingham 1930, a smaller Victorian cigarette case, initialled and inscribed Birmingham 1884 by George Unite, and an engraved vesta case, Chester 1901
Cigarette box length-17 cm / 6.6 inches
Weighable silver weight <\a> 265 grams / 8.52 ozt
£120-160 *plus fees
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A small group of 20th century sterling silver items, including a pie crust border or tray Sheffield 1973
The salver with inscription to the reverse upon three knurled feet, together with a George III style helmet cream jug Birmingham 1904 by Marston & Bayliss, a christening mug Birmingham 1914, and a tea strainer Birmingham 1945.
Salver diameter-20.5 cm / 8.2 inches
Weight-489 grams / 15.72 ozt
£150-200 *plus fees
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An assortment of 20th century antique sterling silver, including a sugar bowl Hukin & Heath London 1902
Including, a sauce boat Birmingham 1912 Charles S Green & Co Ltd, a rounded bowl on foot Hukin & Heath London 1902, a Georgian style cream jug London 1928 by CE, two sweet bowls Birmingham 1964 Cohen & Charles, 4 coasters London 1971, two further smaller cream jugs. (11)
Length (sauceboat)-16.5 cm / 6.5
Weight-966 gram / 31.06 ozt
£300-400 *plus fees
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Four Antique sterling silver menu / place card holders formed as owls, Birmingham 1905 by Levi & Salaman
Each formed as two owls perched upon a bar on a shaped circular base. Together with a shaped repoussé decorated pin tray, showing a scene of two putti surveying a shepherd and his flock against a townscape marked for London 1895 by Pairpoint Brothers
Diameter of tray-15 cm / 5.9 inches
Weight of tray-107 grams
£200-250 *plus fees
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A group of 20th century silver-plated items, including a large tray, by Christofle
Of rectangular form, with shell-embellished bracket handles, together with a wine cooler, by Christofle with drop-ring handles and detachable water drainer and another wine cooler, stamped KK Nickel silver, the drop-ring handles with lion mask junctions.
Length tray <\!a> 67 cm / 26.3 inches
Height of Christofle wine cooler <\!a> 17 cm / 6.7 inches
Height of other wine cooler <\!a> 23 cm / 9 inches
£150-250 *plus fees
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A late 19th century silver-plated table oil lamp, by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co
Converted to electric, with faceted stem and glass oil reserve
Height <\!a> 57cm / 22.4 inches
£150-250 *plus fees
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An Islamic silver plated feast serving dish
Of circular form with conical lid, the bodies with high relief foliage and scrolls, together with a similar flat serving dish. (2)
Diameter-58 cm / 23 inches
£200-300 *plus fees
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A very large Islamic silver plated serving platter and cover
Of oval form with high relief cast floral scroll borders with four handles. The lid with profuse flat chased geometric decoration.
Length-104 cm / 41 inches
£700-900 *plus fees
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A late 19th century German antique silver tray, maker's mark PZ, probably for Paul Zeuge, Berlin, stamped Eugen Marcus
Of shaped oval form with reeded rim.
Length <\!a> 55 cm 21.65 inches
Weight <\!a> 1742 grams / 56 ozt
£300-500 *plus fees
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A late 19th century German four-piece silver tea and coffee service, maker's mark PZ, probably for Paul Zeuge, Berlin, stamped Eugen Marcus
Comprising a coffee pot, a teapot, a milk jug and a cream jug of baluster form, spirally fluted, with ebonised wood handles (one detached), raised on four rocaille feet, the pots with domed-hinged covers and scroll finials
Height of coffee pot 24 cm
Total weight 1923 grams / 61.82 ozt
£200-300 *plus fees
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Two 18th century French Louis XV silver table spoon, one Paris, one provincial
The Paris fiddle and thread pattern example, Maker's mark JA, Paris 1756-62, date letter S, the back engraved with an initial, the other probably Orléans, maker's mark RP
Weight <\!a> 165 grams / 5.3 ozt
£80-120 *plus fees
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A set of five antique silver continental late 18th century teaspoons, possibly French or Dutch.
Each in fiddle pattern, engraved in script SP and below D.B above M.B. Each marked with the maker's mark of FB in an oval twice to the stem.
Length-13.5 cm / 5.25 inches
Weight-68 grams
£80-120 *plus fees
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A group of Alexander III Russian / Ukrainian 84 Zolotnik silver flatware, Kamenetz Podolsk 1876
Comprising three forks and one spoon, of extended fiddle pattern with applied cast boss, assay master Josef Sosnkowski, with markers marks.
Length-22.5 cm / 8.9 inches
Weight-310 grams / 9.97 ozt
£100-150 *plus fees
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A 20th century continental 800 standard silver canteen
Placings for twelve, with floral scroll decoration, comprising: table forks, table spoons, knives, coffee spoons, a soup ladle, a pair of servers.
Weight weighable silver / 1779 grams / 57.2 ozt
£400-600 *plus fees
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An antique continental Austrian silver six setting canteen, pre 1922, 800 standard
In a violin fiddle pattern, comprising six dinner fork and knives, table spoons, dessert spoons as well as a sauce ladle and soup ladle. All in a fitted leather case, the knife blades stainless steel marked for Walker and Hall.
Fork length-21.5 cm / 8.5 inches
Knife Length-25.5 cm / 10 inches
Soup Ladle-32.5 cm / 12.5 inches
Weighable silver-1392 grams
£300-500 *plus fees
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A set of thirteen French silver-gilt fruit knives, Paris 1819-38, maker's mark VC
The mother of pearl handles inlaid with a shield (possibly 9 carat gold).
Length / 20 cm / 8 inches
£200-300 *plus fees
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A cased antique French Silver writing set, apparently unmarked
Comprising pen holder, letter opener and wax seal, unengraved. Boxed.
£100-150 *plus fees
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A cased set of twelve antique Alexander III Russian 84 Zolotnik silver-gilt coffee spoons, Moscow 1886, by assay master Victor Vasilyevich Savinsky, maker's mark ИA
With twist handles, the back of bowls decorated with architectural scenes.
Weight <\!a> 294 grams / 9.45 ozt
£600-800 *plus fees
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A mid to late 18th century antique continental silver snuff box, possibly Germanic circa 1750-70
Of rectangular form with hinged lid, flat chased throughout with grapes and vines to the front back and sides, the centre of the top with an engraved initial of J A B in script. Indistinctly marked within the lid flange with a possible zig-zag assay scrape and a makers mark possibly an interlaced SL.
8.5 x 5 cm / 3.4 x 2 inches
Weight <\!a> 126 grams / 4.05 ozt
£250-350 *plus fees
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A mid-18th century continental antique silver snuff box, possibly Murten Switzerland, maker's mark LF
Of stylised shell form, the hinged with bright-engraved bands and foliate motifs, the reverse engraved with a flower, with gilt interior.
Length <\!a> 6.5 cm / 2.55 inches
Weight <\!a> 45 grams
£200-300 *plus fees
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An early to mid-18th century silver gilt probably French patch box, circa 1720-60, unmarked
Of oval form with a paste set and pierced lid depicting a Ho-Ho bird among scrolls, set against amethyst foil disc. The reverse engraved with a flower boss.
Length-3 cm / 1.2 inches
£400-600 *plus fees
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An early 20th century Continental silver Maltese shoe horn, circa 1900-30
Of plain form with ring handle.
Length-11.25 cm / 4.4 inches
Weight-49 grams / 1.56 ozt
£80-120 *plus fees
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A late 19th century antique silver salver, probably Hanau pseudo marks, Germany, with assay scrape
Of circular form, with gadrooned and beaded border, the centre chased and engraved with foliate scrolls.
Diameter <\!a> 29.3 cm / 11.53 inches
Weight <\!a> 407 grams / 13.08 ozt
£100-150 *plus fees
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An 18th century Dutch silver salver, maker's mark DWP, Amsterdam, date letter H, with assay scrapes
Of circular form, with beaded rim, raised on three bracket feet.
Diameter <\!a> 27.5 cm / 10.82 inches
Weight <\!a> 543 grams / 17.45 ozt
£500-700 *plus fees
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A late 18th century French silver coffee pot, Paris, maker's mark JFM, possibly for Jean-François Mézard, the feet also marked with the unofficial silversmiths association's mark for 1795-97
Of baluster form, with fluted spout, turned wood side handle, the three feet with stylised cartouche junction, the hinged cover with scroll thumbpiece and palmette border.
Height <\!a> 27 cm / 10.6 inches
Total weight <\!a> 998 grams / 32.08 ozt
£1500-2000 *plus fees
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A Gustav III antique Swedish silver lidded sucrier, Stockholm 1791 by Haalard
Of oval form with two reeded and shell moulded handles, the lid with ball finial, beaded edges and gilt interior, marked underneath and to lid.
Length-17 cm / 6.7 inches
Height- 10.75 cm / 4.25 inches
Weight-407 grams / 13.09 ozt
£200-300 *plus fees
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A late 19th century French silver sauceboat on stand, Paris, with import marks for Dublin 1965, by Edmond Tetard
The double lipped sauceboat with bifurcated foliate handles and flower junctions, on a spreading foot, each side of the shaped oval stand engraved with a coronet
Length <\!a> 27.2 / 10.70 inches
Weight <\!a> 672 grams / 21.60 ozt
£250-350 *plus fees
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An antique 18th century Dutch silver sugar bowl, Haarlem Circa 1780
Of circular form on a spreading foot, the body with repoussé decoration of scrolling leaves and shell work enhanced with prick work and stippling. Crested to the rim. Marked with 6 marks, Makers Mark a harp, standard mark (934 min), Haarlem City mark, date letter K, duty The Crowned O duty mark applied in 1807 assay mark for import articles without payment of duty, Crowned V post-1814 Tax mark for foreign made big articles.
Diameter-14cm / 5.5 inches
Height-6 cm / 2.25 inches
Weight-145 grams / 4.66 ozt
£100-150 *plus fees
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A Karl XIV Johan antique Swedish provincial silver milk jug, Växjö 1821 by Adam Tillström
Of plain helmet form with everted lip and plain banded handle, gilt interior. Together with two Gustaf V silver pin dishes, of plain oval form on four shell dishes, crested to the centre, Stockholm 1910 by Karl Andersson.
Milk jug height-13 cm / 5.05 inches
Pin dish length-12.5 cm / 4.75 inches
Weight combines-268 grams / 8.62 ozt
£200-300 *plus fees
The crest is that of Leijonhufuud.
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A mid-18th century Continental silver blind caster, probably Norden, Germany, maker's mark HN or NH
Of baluster form, the part fluted lower body engraved with a coat-of-arms, on a stepped circular base, the domed cover with bayonet fastening, height 15 cm, 5.9 inches, together with a Dutch silver sweetmeat box, no city mark, 1866, height 4.5 cm, 1.77 inches, a continental sifter, a pair of Dutch silver sugar tongs and two matching forks, 1866
Total weight <\!a> 298 grams / 9.58 ozt
£300-400 *plus fees
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An early 20th century silver arts and crafts Danish desk set, Copenhagen, circa 1930, by Hugo Grün
Comprising and inkstand and blotter, with spot-hammered surface, beaded borders, and applied with flower heads (one detached), the inkstand engraved with an inscription and a date, the cut-glass bottle with detached silver domed-circular lid,
Length of inkstand <\!a> 22.5 cm / 8.85 inches
£100-150 *plus fees
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A cased set of four 20th century French silver beakers, by Ravinet, d'Enfert & Cie, Paris, retailed by Hermes,
Contained in a fitted case labelled 'HERMES 24 FAUBG ST HONORE PARIS', of tapering cylindrical form, with gilt insides.
Height <\!a> 5.6 cm / 2.5 inches
Weight <\!a> 408 grams / 13.11 ozt
£800-1200 *plus fees
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A 20th century cased French silver-gilt smoking-set, by Ravinet, d'Enfert & Cie, Paris, retailed by Hermes,
each piece further engraved 'HERMES PARIS', contained in a fitted case labelled 'HERMES 24 FAUBG ST HONORE PARIS'
Including four ashtrays, four canisters and one match-box slide
Height of canisters <\!a> 4.8 cm / 1.88 inches
Weight <\!a> 292 grams / 9.38 ozt
£800-1200 *plus fees
A similar, 18 piece set sold for £1875 at Christie's King Street on the 17th November 2009.
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King George I of Greece-An impressive pair of Christian IX antique Danish sterling silver sauceboats, Copenhagen 1902 by Michelsen
Each of lobed oval form upon a collet foot, the rim with ribbed decoration to each side, the scroll handles formed as a cast and applied upturned acanthus leaf with trailing flower buds, gilt interior. The sides crested with the Royal cypher of George I of Greece.
Length-20 cm / 8 inches
Height-14.5 cm / 5.75 inches
Weight (total)-1604 grams / 51.57 ozt
£1000-1500 *plus fees
George I of Greece (r.1863-1913) originally a Danish Prince, son of Christian IX of Denmark and Princess Louise of Hesse. Elected King of Greece in 1843 at the age of 17 by the Greek National Assembly replacing the unpopular King Otto. He married Olga Constantinovna the Russian grand duchess in 1867 and was the first monarch of the modern Greek Dynasty. The new Greek monarchy was part of the House of Glücksburg, through which Christian IX of Denmark became known as 'the father-in-law of Europe'. George I of Greece was uncle to George V of the United Kingdom and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and is the grandfather of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, consort to Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
For the same lot, see Christies sale 7381, Lot 508.
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A large George II antique English sterling silver bun top pepper pot / caster, London 1729 by John Gibbons (probably)
Of baluster form with central ribbed ring, on a single circular foot. The pierced cover, marked with lion passant to interior.
Height-13 cm / 5.1 inches
Weight-121 grams / 3.89 ozt
£300-400 *plus fees
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A pair of George III antique sterling silver salts, London 1817 By Benjamin Smith & Benjamin Smith
Of neoclassical cauldron form with egg and dart rim, and guilloche middle band and leaf form decoration above, each sat upon four paw and acanthus scroll feet.
Diameter 9cm / 3.5 inches
Height-5.5 cm / 2.15 inches
Weight-365 grams / 11.74 ozt
£500-700 *plus fees
Benjamin Smith I, here marking alongside this son Benjamin Smith II, was a workshop manager with Paul Storr for famed regency firm Rundell, Bridge & Rundell.
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A George II English antique sterling silver bun top pepper and two cauldron salts
The pepper with baluster body and bun top, London 1742 George Greenhill Jones (reg Jun 1739). The cauldron salts with gilded interiors on hoof feet 1749 makers mark obscured. The salts with two Onslow pattern salt spoons, London 1873 by Francis Higgins. Both salts and pepper with a later monogram.
Pepper height-9.5 cm / 3.75 inches
Weight-205 grams / 6.6 ozt
£150-250 *plus fees
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Two pairs of George III antique sterling silver cauldron salts, David Hennell and John Muns, London 1762/3
One pair of cauldron form with shaped rim upon three hoof feet with shell knees by David Hennell London 1762, the other pair of cauldron form with shaped rim upon three stepped feet and stepped knees, by John Muns London 1763. Each later decorated with bright cut swags and arches. (4)
Diameter-7 cm / 2.75 inches
Total Weight-268 grams / 8.62 ozt
£150-250 *plus fees
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Four Victorian antique sterling silver salts, London 1854 and Birmingham 1867
One pair cauldron form with shaped rim upon three hoofed feet and shell knees with embossed decoration and crested, London 1854 by William Ker Reid, the other pair of shell form upon three dolphin feet, the interior of the bowls with engraved enhancements, Birmingham 1867 by Colen Hewer Cheshire. (4)
Cauldron Diameter-6.5 cm / 2.5 inches
Combined weight-214 grams / 6.88 ozt
£100-150 *plus fees
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A set of 4 Victorian antique sterling silver salts and salt spoons by John Henry Rawlings, London 1892
Of cauldron form on three hoof feet with shell knees, complete with blue glass liners. The salts spoons with twist stems and shell terminals.
Total silver weight 293g / 9.45 troy oz.
£150-200 *plus fees
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A George V antique sterling silver six-piece cruet set, Birmingham 1922 by Waterhouse & Son
Comprising two mustard pots, pepper pots and salts, each on four pad feet.
Weight-213 grams / 6.9 ozt
£80-120 *plus fees
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A small collection of six early 20th century antique sterling silver mustard / condiment pots, including a pair Chester 1923 Stokes & Ireland Ltd
One of drum form with pierced decoration and moulded rim and base, London, 1906 Robert Pringle & Sons, a pair of plain drum form, Chester 1923 by Stokes & Ireland Ltd, a small octagonal example with pieced decoration on four ball feet Birmingham 1901 E S Barnsley & Co, a repoussé decorated oval form example, Sheffield 1897 James Lewis & Sons, a circular vase example on a square foot London, 1914 makers mark obscured. Each example with a mustard spoon on similar date and blue glass liners (12)
Length of Robert Pringle example-7.5 cm / 3 inches
Weight excluding liners-330 grams / 10.61 ozt
£120-160 *plus fees
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A pair of George VI sterling silver pierced pepper pots / casters, London 1938 by William Comyns & Sons Ltd
Each of fluted oval form upon a single shaped foot, the body pierced with scroll works and vacant cartouches. Each with removable fitted blue glass liners
Height-12 cm / 5 inches
Weight-110 grams / 3.54 ozt
£60-80 *plus fees
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A mixed group of antique sterling silver including George III pepper pot, London 1791 by James Mince
Of vase form with detachable conical cover with bun top upon a square base. Bright cut engraved decoration throughout with entwined later initials. Together with a George V glass hip flask flask, the swivel top with blue enamel ring and engraved initials, London 1912 by George Neal & George Neal. Also a pair of Victorian chased decorated silver mounted opera glasses Birmingham 1891 by Henry Atkin.
Pepper height-13.5 cm / 5.25 inches
Weight of pepper pot-106 grams / 3.41 ozt
£200-300 *plus fees
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A group of antique sterling silver, including a George V inkstand, Birmingham 1921, by Henry Matthews
Of trapeze form, the sides and hinged circular lids with engine-turned decoration, fitted with two glass bottles, together with a George V inkwell, Birmingham 1934, by Broadway & Co, of circular form, the hinged cover engraved with initials and a date, and another circular inkwell, Birmingham 1920, maker's mark rubbed
Length of inkstand <\!a> 13 cm / 5.11 inches
Diameter of inkwells <\!a> 12.5 cm / 4.92 inches and 13 cm / 5.11 inches
£200-300 *plus fees
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An Edwardian cased antique sterling silver-mounted travelling carriage clock, Birmingham 1901, maker's mark HLB covering another, probably that of S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd
With planished surface, hinged scroll handle, raised on four bun feet, in a dark blue fitted case
Height <\!a> 7.5 cm / 2.95 inches
£200-300 *plus fees
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An early 20th century antique sterling silver trumpet vase, Chester, by Joseph and Richard Griffin, date letter obscured dates 1913 -26
Of trumpet form with pierced rim and circular stepped base. Wood filled.
Height-33 cm / 13 inches
Weight total-434 grams / 1.95 ozt
£100-150 *plus fees
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