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An early 20th century Arabic Iraqi unmarked silver niello cruet set, Baghdad circa 1930
Comprising a mustard pot, as salt pot, each with spoon, and a pepper pot, all held on tray. Decorated throughout with scenes of river scenes, camels, boats and buildings in niello.
Length-18 cm / 6.95 inches
Weight-190 grams / 6.11 ozt
£100-150
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An Edwardian antique sterling silver pair of vases, Birmingham 1908, by Mappin & Webb,
Of elongated baluster form. (2)
Height-15.6 cm / 6.1 inches
Weight-197 grams / 6.3 ozt
£200-300
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A George V antique sterling silver dressing table set, Birmingham 1916/17 by G H James & Co
Comprising an oval tray with engine turned decoration and a vacant cartouche, a hand mirror, a pair of clothes brushes and a hair brush, similarly decorated.
Length of tray-28 .6 cm / 11.1 inches
Weight-355 grams / 11.41 inches
£150-200
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A pair of Edwardian silver novelty wishbone menu holders, Birmingham 1906, by Grey & Co
With spring action mechanism.
Length 5 cm / 1.9 inches
Weight-34 grams / 1 ozt
£120-150
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A pair of Victorian silver menu holders, Chester 1893, by Nathan & Hayes
The openwork plaque with a mask amongst foliate scrolls.
Length-7.6 cm / 2.9 inches
£110-120
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An Elizabeth II antique sterling silver 'Aladdin's lamp' table cigar lighter, London 1950 by Padgett & Braham Ltd
Of conventional form with serpent handle, marked to side and removable elements part marked.
Length-13 cm / 5.1 inches
Weight- 171 grams / 5.5 ozt
£100-150
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A Victorian antique Scottish sterling silver-mounted piggin, Edinburgh 1888, stamped Aitchison,
Of coopered tapering cylindrical form, the single protruding handle applied with an oval silver plaque.
Height-18.2 cm / 7.2 inches
£200-300
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A George V antique sterling silver pair of sauce boats, Sheffield 1912 Harrison Brothers & Howson (George Howson)
The sauceboats of good gauge bellied form with gadrooned rims, with a cast C and S scroll handle ending in an acanthus terminal, upon hoof feet with shell knees.
Length 7 inches / 18cm
Weight-677 grams / 21.76 ozt
£250-350
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A George IV antique sterling silver wine funnel, London 1825, by Joseph Angel
Of conventional form with part gadrooned body, the detachable strainer with a border of foliage and shells.
Length-13.5 cm / 5.3 inches
Weight-152 grams / 4.9 ozt
£150-200
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An early 20th century antique sterling silver tea caddy, Birmingham 1919, by Liberty and Co
The rectangular body and circular pull-off cover all over decorated with lattice motifs, each side embellished with a panel of roundels, the side of lid engraved with an inscription.
Height-9 cm / 3.5 inches
Weight-139 grams / 4.5 ozt
£150-200
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Literary interest-A George V antique sterling silver bell inkwell, Birmingham 1925 by A. J. Zimmerman
Of bell form with lid to reveal ink compartment with liner. Inscribed to the front in handwriting script 'For if bold tars are fortune's sport Still are they fortunes' care'. Marked to the reverse and part marked to the lid.
Height-11 cm / 4.25 inches
£100-150
The line is from a song 'The Blind Sailor' by Charles Dibdin (1745-1814)
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A large George V antique sterling silver capstan inkwell, Birmingham 1917, A & J Zimmerman Ltd
Of conventional form, the base rim with depressed sections pen supports.
Diameter-8 inches / 20 cm
£150-£250
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A white metal Arabic dish, first half of 20th century, the reverse marked with unclear device
Of shaped-circular form, the centre with foliate scrolls within a star-shaped reserve, the rim partially pierced, raised on four foliate bracket feet.
Diameter-29.5 cm
Weight-643 grams / 20.6 ozt
£120-160
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Asprey-A modern Elizabeth II sterling silver nut dish, London 1996
Of diamond form with reeded edge, the base with black leather cover, stamped 'Asprey'.
Length-21.5 cm / 8.5 inches
£100-150
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An Edwardian antique sterling silver mounted cigarette case, London 1907 by Wakely & Wheeler
Of rectangular form with shallow domed lid, sat upon four pomegranate and scroll feet, the hinges with card-cut decoration. Wood lined interior, marked to the reverse.
Length-20 cm / 8 inches
£150-200
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An Edwardian antique sterling silver cigar box, London 1902 by Hukin & Heath
Of rectangular form with waisted sides decorated with repoussé fluting and acanthus leaves, wood lined interior, the lid engraved with a crest of an arm in a vambrace brandishing an arrow to dexter. Marked to the underside and part-marked to the lid.
Length-22 cm / 8.5 inches
£300-400
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A group of antique sterling silver smoking paraphernalia, including an art deco cigarette box, Birmingham 1929 by P & J Escofet
Rectangular form upon stepped feet, with scrolling border and engine turned decoration, wooden interior. Together with a plain Victorian example Chester 1900 by William Harrison Walter. (2)
Box Length-18.5 cm / 7.25 inches
Weighable silver-63 grams / 2.03 ozt
£200-300
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A George V antique sterling silver inkstand, Sheffield 1911, by William Hutton & Sons
Of rectangular form with concave corners, the sides pierced and engraved with a band of urns and swags below a band of pierced slats, with beaded side handles, raised on four bracket feet, fitted with two silver-mounted glass bottles, the central silver container surmounted with a pull-off candle holder, engraved with a presentation inscription.
Length-32.8 cm / 12.9 inches
Weight-957 grams / 30.7 ozt
£1000-2000
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A George V silver-mounted tortoiseshell travelling carriage clock, London 1912, by Asprey
Of rectangular form with rounded corners, with hinged handle, the top engraved with initials.
Height-6.5 cm / 2.5 inches λ
£300-500
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A Victorian/Edwardian antique sterling silver mounted tortoiseshell dressing table set
Comprising an oblong tray, with cast borders of masks and 'C' and 'S' scrolls interspaced with flowers. Sat upon four cast bracket feet and applied initials of A J, import marks for London 1909 by William Combyns. Together with a lidded powder jar, with similar cast borders, the same applied initials to the top, London 1895 by William Combyns and a pin dish again a similar pierced border upon three feet, Birmingham 1892 by L Spiers (3)
Tray Length-27.5 cm / 10.75 inches λ
£300-500
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A pair of small George V silver-mounted tortoiseshell frames, London 1917, by Goldsmith & Silversmiths Company
Of oval form, the heart-shaped opening surrounded by bell swags and surmounted with an urn, with velvet covered easel back.
Height-12.5 cm / 4.9 inches λ
£800-1000
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A George III antique sterling silver teapot, London 1810 by Thomas Johnson
Of bulbous oblong form, with indented corners, on four ball feet with gadrooned edge, the square finial similarly gadrooned. The silver handle with ivory insulators. Marked underneath.
Length-29 cm / 11.4 inches
Weight-680 grams / 21.86 ozt λ
£200-300
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A Victorian antique sterling silver teapot, Sheffield 1883, by Atkin Brothers
Of ovoid form with gadrooned lower-body and hinged cover, with straight spout, the angular handle with ivory insulators, engraved with a crest of a vambrace brandishing a sword to dexter..
Height-14.5 cm / 5.7 inches
Weight-385 grams / 12.3 ozt λ
£100-150
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An Elizabeth II sterling silver coffee pot, London 1969 by A Haviland-Nye
In the George I style, plain circular form with panelled spout, domed lid and wooden handle and finial. Marked to the shoulder.
Height-26 cm / 10.25 inches
Weight-768 grams / 24.69 ozt
£150-250
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An Elizabeth II sterling silver café au lait set, London 1965 and 1966, by Nayler Brothers
In the George I style, of tapering cylindrical form, with wood scroll handle and hinged domed cover, the body engraved with the initial "G". (2)
Height-22 cm / 8.6 inches
Total weight-1063 grams / 34.1 ozt
£250-350
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A late Victorian antique sterling silver three-piece tea set, Sheffield 1889 by Henry Atkin
Comprising a teapot, milk jug and twin handled sugar bowl, each of ovid form with curved fluted decoration, the teapot with ebonised handle and finial, gilt interior to sugar bowl. Marked to the shoulder.
Teapot Length-23 cm / 9 inches
Weight-775 grams / 24.92 ozt
£200-300
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A late Victorian cased three-piece bachelor's tea service with sugar tongs, Birmingham 1838, by Elkington & Co
Of circular form, decorated with foliate scrolls, with gadrooned lower body, engraved with a crest, the teapot with ivory insulators, the sugar tongs engraved with similar motifs and the same crest, fitted in a leather case.
Length of teapot-20 cm / 7.8 inches
Weight-461 grams / 14.8 ozt£200-250
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A George V antique sterling silver three-piece tea set, Birmingham 1922 by Deakin & Francis Ltd
Comprising a teapot, milk jug and twin handled sugar bowl. Each of a circular form, with a ribbed band to the shoulder, the teapot with wooden handle. (3)
Teapot Length-22 cm / 8.6 inches
Weight-446 grams / 14.34
£150-200
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A George VI antique sterling silver three-piece tea service, Sheffield 1938, by Viner's Ltd
Comprising: a teapot, a milk jug and a sugar bowl, of plain circular form on a stepped domed foot, the teapot with wood handle
Length of teapot-24 cm / 9.4 inches
Total weight-643 grams / 20.6 ozt
£200-300
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A large early Victorian antique sterling silver six-piece tea and coffee service, London 1841 by Richard Sibley II
Comprising; a kettle on burner stand, a teapot, a coffee pot, a milk jug, twin handled sugar bowl and a covered butter dish. Each of melon/gourd form, with 'C' scroll handle and acanthus thumb piece sat upon foliate scroll feet. The finials to the teapot, coffee pot and kettle naturistically modelled as a flower amongst leaves, the butter dish with a finial of a cow recumbent. Each engraved with an armorial, marshalled inescutcheon with another shield of three birds, gules, surmounted by a crest of a hand brandishing a knife, motto below of Fideliter. The teapot, coffee pot and Kettle with ivory insulators All parts fully marked and part marked where necessary, also stamped 'Makepeace London'. (6)
Height of kettle-37 cm / 14.5 inches
Length of teapot-26 cm / 10.25 inches
Weight-5283.24 grams / 169.86 ozt λ
£5000-8000
The crest possibly related to the Gibson Family, Scotland
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A George VI art deco sterling silver four-piece tea set, Sheffield 1947 by Roberts & Dore Ltd
Comprising a tea pot, coffee pot, sugar bowl and milk jug, each of waisted hexagonal panelled form with a gadrooned border on a similarly formed foot, the teapot and coffee pot with ebonised handle and finial. Each marked to the shoulder. (4)
Teapot length-26 cm / 10.25 inches
Coffee pot height-18.5 cm / 7.25 inches
Weight-1712 grams / 55.04 ozt£400-600
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An Elizabeth II sterling silver four-piece tea service, Sheffield 1979, by Roberts & Belk Ltd
In the French style, the spirally fluted baluster form body with vacant central rocaille reserve, with ebonised wood handle and finials.
Height of coffee pot-23.5 cm / 9.2 inches
Weight-1968 grams / 63.2 ozt
£400-600
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An Edwardian antique sterling silver four-piece tea set, Sheffield 1903 by Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd
Comprising a teapot, coffee pot, milk jug and twin handled sugar bowl, each of tapering panelled form with an engraved band of foliate scrolls. The teapot and coffee pot with ebonised handles and finials, marked underneath. (4)
Teapot length-31 cm / 12.25 inches
Coffee pot height-20 cm / 8 inches
Weight-1531 grams / 46.64 ozt
£300-500
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A George VI sterling silver four-piece tea set, Sheffield 1942 by Roberts & Belk
Comprising a teapot, coffee pot, milk jug and twin handled sugar bowl, each of tapered oval form with half fluted body. The teapot and coffee pot with ebonised handle and finial. (4)
Teapot length-25 m / 10 inches
Coffee pot height-25 cm / 10 inches
Weight-1354 grams / 43.53 ozt
£300-500
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A Victorian antique sterling silver three-piece tea set, London 1867/8 by Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard / Edward & John Barnard
Comprising a teapot, milk jug and twin handled sugar bowl, each of lobed tapered oval form, the handles with acanthus thumbpiece. Each decorated throughout with engraved borders of diamond and star with bell flowers, with a central cartouche with initials CW in gothic script, sugar bowl with gilt interior and teapot with ivory insulators. Sugar bowl and teapot marked underneath for London 1867 by Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard and the milk jug London 1867 by Edward & John Barnard. Together with a matched pair of silver plated sugar tongs (4)
Teapot Length-26 cm / 10.25 inches
Weight-1139 grams / 36.62 ozt λ
£300-400
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A George III antique sterling silver three piece tea set London 1800 by Robert & David Hennell
Comprising a teapot, twin handled sugar bowl and a milk jug. The teapot of ovid form upon a circular pedestal base with stepped reeded foot, everted rim and wooden handle and finial, the milk jug and sugar bowl similarly formed. Decorated to the shoulder with a bright cut engraved band of trailing scrolls and flowers. (3)
Teapot height-25.5 cm / 10 inches
Weight-1414 grams / 45.5 ozt
£800-1200
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A George V antique sterling silver three-piece tea set, Chester/Birmingham 1929 by S Blanckensee & Son
Comprising a teapot, milk jug, and twin handled sugar bowl. Each of bombe panelled form with canted corners, each on four bun feet. The teapot with ebonised handle and finial. Sugar basin marked for Birmingham 1929. (3)
Teapot Length-27.5 cm / 10.8 inches
Weight-800 grams / 25.72 ozt
£300-400
For a four-piece tea/coffee set of this form by this maker, see these rooms April 14th 2017, Lot 740
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A George V antique sterling silver three-piece tea set, Sheffield 1923 by Walker & Hall,
Comprising a teapot, milk jug and twin handled sugar bowl. Each of oval form with everted lip, with half fluted scalloped decoration, each sat on four ball feet. The teapot with ebonised wooden handle and finial. Marked to the shoulder. (3)
Length of teapot-30 cm / 12 inches
Weight-1037 grams / 33.34 ozt
£250-350
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Asprey-An Elizabeth II sterling silver three-piece coffee set, Sheffield 1973
Comprising a coffee pot, milk jug and twin handled sugar bowl, each of stepped bulbous form, each sat on four bun feet. The coffee pot with ebonised handle and finial. (3)
Height-21 cm / 8.25 inches
Weight-1357 grams / 43.63 ozt
£350-450
Each marked for the bi-centenary of the Sheffield assay office by replicating the first date letter of an E from 1773, thought to relate to the 3rd Earl of Effingham who was one of 30 men appointed 'Guardians of the Standard of Wrought Plate within the Town of Sheffield'
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An exceptional Edwardian/George V antique sterling silver parcel gilt 'Japonisme' style four-piece tea and coffee service on tray, London 1905/1912/1919 by Wakely & Wheeler/ Finnigans Ltd
Comprising a teapot, coffee pot, milk jug, twin handled sugar bowl and twin handle tray. Each of cylindrical form with everted square rim, and panelled handled, the teapot and coffee pot with ivory insulators. The tray of rectangular form with canted corners. The bodies planished and gilt and finely decorated throughout with repoussé relief cranes amongst flowering iris grass. The milk jug London 1905 by Wakely & Wheeler, the sugar bowl 1912 by by Wakely & Wheeler and the rest of the service London 1919 marked for Finnigans Ltd. additionally marked 'Finnigans Ltd Manchester' underneath. (5)
Coffee pot height - 18.5 cm / 7.25 inches
Tray length-60 cm / 23.6 inches
Weight-4399 grams / 141.43 ozt λ
£3000-4000
Finnigans Ltd was a retailer of many goods from the late 19th century, it is likely that this set was entirely produced by Wakely & Wheeler, who were known suppliers to a large number of retailers.
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