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A mid-18th century German enamel silver mounted snuff box, Berlin circa 1740-50 attributed to Fromery
Of rectangular form with gently domed lid. The body decorated with raised gilt geometric panels, the reeded silver mount with shaped thumbpiece, discharge mark of Antoine Leschaudel, Paris 1744-50 and the Recognition mark for Paris 1756-62.
Length-6.5 cm / 2.5 inches
£150-250
"The House of Fromery was founded by the Huguenot goldsmiths, Pierre Fromery, whose son Alexander, perfected a highly desirable individual style of decoration which is instantly distinguishable. It consists of a white enamel ground with gold or silver raised decoration, occasionally interspersed with painted enamel colours …" Susan Benjamin 'English enamel Boxes from the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Centuries' 1978 pp. 96-97
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A mid to late 18th century English enamel etui, South Staffordshire circa 1760
Of tapering form with button release clasp lidded section, the case decorated with two gilt C scroll cartouches of figures at leisure, a fishing scene to one side and two figures in a landscape to the other. Gilt metal mounts to base lid and hinge. The gilt metal and steel fitted interior partially complete with bodkin with ribbon slot and thread eye no wax scoop, a snuff spoon, pencil holder, folding ruler, compass, scissors and tweezers/nail file. Length-10.9 cm / 4.25 inches
£800-1200
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A late 18th century English enamel custard cup South Staffordshire, Bilston circa 1770
Of baluster form with small strap handle, the lid with ball finial and gilt metal ring. Decorated with panels of figures against various classical architectural scenes, surrounded in a scrolling gilt cartouche, all against a pink ground. Marked underneath with a curved X.
Height-10 cm / 4 inches λ
£200-300
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A late 18th century English enamel needle case, South Staffordshire, Bilston circa 1770
Of cylindrical form, decorated with two gilt C scroll cartouches of figures and animals within landscapes. The pink ground with raised white dots, gilt metal mounts and interior sheath.
Length-7.8 cm / 3 inches
£150-200
For an enamel writing box/etui with similar decoration of animal scenes and ground colour see Dreweatts and Bloomsbury Lot 211 'Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu' 27th Nov 2014
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A late 18th century continental porcelain bodkin / needle case, French or German circa 1780
Of cylindrical form decorated throughout with fruit and flowering sprigs. Gilt metal mounts and interior sheath.
Length-13.5 cm / 5 inches
£400-600
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An 18th century silver-mounted enamel snuff box, with charge and discharge marks for Paris 1756-1762, maker's mark illegible
Of elongated hexagonal form with rounded edges, the sides decorated with pink flowers within panels with raised gilt and blue borders, the slightly domed hinged cover decorated with a chinoiserie scene representing two figures in a gilt and green carriage, with further figures in a landscape, the reverse embellished with a bird, flowers and pavilions.
Length-7 cm / 2.7 inches
£250-300
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An unusual and rare Victorian antique sterling silver personal compendium, London 1865 by Thomas Johnson I
Of dual ended cylindrical form, elements comprising a vinaigrette, keepsake below detachable glazed photograph, scent bottle, smelling salts and central snuff compartment. Fully marked and part marked throughout, with a registered design mark for 28th September 1860.
Length-11.5 cm / 4.5 inches
Weight-98 grams / 3.15 ozt
£2000-3000
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A late 19th century French gold and guilloche enamel purse circa 1860, with export marks for 1839-79
With a shaped outline and cavetto edge, the body decorated with foliate trellis work against translucent enamel. Vacant cartouche to one side. Clasp release to reveal a fabric interior. Marked with the gold articles mark 18xx-18xx and an obscured makers mark.
Length-7.9 cm / 3 inches
£1500-2000
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A mid-19th century William III Dutch 14ct gold mounted glass scent bottle, Netherlands circa 1860
Of ovoid form with octagonal foot, hobnail cut throughout. The hinged lid and collar of waisted bulbous form with bun knop finial, prick engraved decoration throughout. Marked to cover and collar with leaf in oval cartouche for small gold items 1853-1906 (583/ 1000).
Height-10.4 cm / 4.1 inches
£300-500
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René Kern-An 18ct gold and silver cigarette case, Paris circa 1970
Of curved rectangular form, the central body composed of engine turned silver, the end plates of 18ct gold formed as staggered spikes, with a central stylised star burst with sugarloaf sapphire, parchment lined interior. Marked to the lid flange 'Kern-Paris-142'.
Length-9.25 cm / 3.7 inches
Weight-130 grams / 4.18 ozt
£1500-2000
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A late 18th / early 19th century French 18ct gold, enamel bodkin / needle case, Paris circa 1800
Of slender tapering elongated octagonal form, with vacant seal end base and detachable cover. Decorated throughout with panels of translucent royal blue enamel of repeating arches in papillon topped with translucent enamel. Enamel panels interspaced between chased and enamelled trailing garlands, the cover tip similarly chased and enamelled. Marked to the inside sheath only for Paris, 1798-1809 750/ 1000 mark, later guarantee mark of 1847-1919 for minor gold items.
Length- 11.5 cm / 4.5 inches
£1500-2000
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A late 18th century Swiss gold snuff box, Geneva circa 1790, maker's mark VR crowned incuse
Of oval elliptical form with stand-away hinge, the lid with central plaque in three-colour gold depicting an allegory of young love, showing Cupid with arrows cast asunder beneath an urn upon pedestal, filling an ewer from an arched fountain while clasping a flower spray. Plaque held within a canted corner rope twist border against a scored-threaded ground with bright cut engraved with stylised flower sprays and border of oak leaf garlands. The sides with engine turned and bright cut engraved panels interspaced between tooled urns, the base similarly decorated again. Marked with Belgian horse's head standard mark (1831-1868) to base flange and retailers stamp, also stamped to interior and lid with incuse maker's mark.
Length-8 cm / 3.1 inches
Weight-65 grams / 2.09 ozt
£1000-1500
For a similar box by the same maker, see Sotheby's Lot 114 'Silver, Miniatures & Vertu' 24 July 2002, and also Christie's Lot 180 Sale 2503
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An Edwardian antique sterling silver table snuff box or sweets casket, London 1909 by E.S.Ltd
Of rectangular form with gently domed lid, two hinged handles to either side. The top with embossed coat of arms for Irish society, also titled 'The Hon the Irish Society', inscribed underneath 'Sir Alfred Newton, Bart, Governor, 1910'. Gilt interior, marked to the front and part marked to the lid and handles.
Length-9 cm / 3.5 inches
Width-6.5 cm / 2.6 inches
Weight-114 grams / 3.67 ozt
£120-160
Sir Alfred James Newton (1849-1921) became lord mayor of London in 1900, also a magistrate he sentenced suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst to 6 months for sedition in Oct 1920.
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A George V antique sterling silver centre opening cigarette case, Birmingham 1919, maker's mark RN
Slightly curved form, with dual push release sprung opening, gilt interior. Marked to the interior and part marked to flaps.
Length-12 cm / 4.75 inches
Weight-168 grams / 5.4 ozt
£100-150
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An Edwardian antique sterling silver card case purse, Birmingham 1906 by Elkington & Co Ltd
Of stepped rectangular form, with suspension chain and finger ring. Hinge opening to reveal two compartments. Marked to reverse and part marked to lid.
Length-10.5 cm / 4.1 inches
Weight-93 grams / 3 ozt
£80-120
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An Edwardian antique sterling silver soap box, Birmingham 1903 by Griffiths & Singleton
Of plain form each section with raised thumb piece, engraved with a crest of stag's head erased to sinister above a coronet.
Length-10 cm / 4 inches
Weight-110 grams / 3.54 ozt
£100-150
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A Victorian antique sterling silver engine turned cigar case, Birmingham 1888 by Howard James
Of rectangular form with rounded corners, half corona size, initialled IH in gothic script with push button release. The interior gilt with hinged retaining arm. Marked inside.
Length-13.5 cm / 5.25 inches
Weight-172 grams / 5.53 ozt
£80-120
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A late Victorian antique sterling silver single cigar holder, Birmingham 1887 by Horton & Allday
Of plain form with rounded ends, hinged with clasp release. Gilt interior, marked inside.
Length 13 cm / 5.1 inches
Weight-51 grams / 1.64 ozt
£80-120
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A silver filigree card case, Birmingham circa 1845 by Nathaniel Mills
Of rectangular form with a central floral section surrounded by scrolls, the hinged lid with engraved plague to top inscribed M Urquhart. Marked with makers mark only to interior flange of bottom section. In a fitted velvet lined leather case.
Length-10 cm / 4 inches
Width-6.75 cm / 2.6 inches
Weight-70 grams / 2.25 ozt
£150-250
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An early Victorian antique sterling silver lancet case, Birmingham 1839 by Taylor & Perry
Of tapering form with engine turned decoration throughout, the hinged lid revealing an interior with two slots. With a central plaque inscribed 'C. J. Bennetts'. Marked to the base only,
Length-6.5 cm / 2.5 inches
Weight-19 grams / 0.61 ozt
£100-150
Phlebotomy or 'blood-letting' was practiced for centuries, for a selection of similar lancet cases see, Eric Delieb 'Silver Boxes' 1968 pp 39.
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An early 20th Century antique sterling silver combination purse/sovereign case, probably American circa 1935
Of rectangular form with hanging chain, engine turned decoration throughout. Comprising three sections one large central section and one other both plus one other with a full and half sovereign section. Each section with frieze piano hinge, the thumb section with oval cabochon cut synthetic sapphires.
Length-12.75 cm / 5.15 inches
Weight-145 grams / 4.66 ozt
£150-250
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A pair of late Victorian antique sterling silver whist markers Birmingham 1892 no makers mark
The rectangular silver bodies with ivory and stained ivory markers. Marked to the side and part marked elsewhere. (2)
Length-10 cm / 4 inches λ
£100-150
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A modern Elizabeth II sterling silver double hip flask London 2005 by L & Co
Of curved rectangular form with central rib, with two bayonet fitting hinged caps. Marked to the top.
Length-13.5 cm / 5.25 inches
Weight-233 grams / 7.49 ozt
£250-350
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A late Victorian antique sterling silver nurse's buckle, Birmingham 1898/89 by Synyer & Beddoes
Of shaped outline in two sections with reeded edge, with cast decoration of two doves against mistletoe. Fully marked to one section, part marked to another with different date letter.
Length-10 cm / 4 inches
Weight-60 grams / 1.93 ozt
£80-120
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A William IV antique sterling silver vinaigrette, Birmingham 1832 by Nathaniel Mills
Of rectangular form decorated throughout with basket-weave engine turning with plain borders, the lid with cartouche primitively scratched with initials S A. Gilt interior with hinged pierced grill of foliate scrolls. Marked to the lid and base, makers mark to grill also.
Length-4.6 cm / 1.8 inches
Weight-31 grams / 1 ozt
£100-150
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A William IV antique sterling silver 'castle-top' vinaigrette, Abbotsford House, Birmingham 1837 by Nathanial Mills
Of rectangular form, the lid with a scene of Abbotsford House in high relief, reeded sides with foliate border, basket weave engine turned reverse with vacant cartouche. The gilt interior with hinged pierced grill of scrolls and petal burst, marked to lid and base, held within a leather case. Together with an Early Victorian vinaigrette, Birmingham 1837 by Thomas Shaw/Smith/Simpson Jr. of rectangular pillow form with seaweed engraving and vacant cartouche to top, the reverse with wriggle work engraved flower spray and zig-zags, the interior with gilt pierced hinged grill, marked to inside of lid and base. (2)
Nathanial Mills Length-4 cm / 1.5 inches
Thomas Shaw/Smith/Simpson Jr. Length-3 cm / 1.1 inches
Combined Weight-40 grams / 1.29 ozt
£400-600
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A George III antique sterling silver vinaigrette, Birmingham 1818 by John Shaw
Of rectangular form with rounded edges, plain twin thumb-piece, decorated throughout with alternating bands of basket-weave engine turning, chevron, fluting and Greek key engraving. Gilt interior with hinged pierced grill of lilies against foliage. Marked to the lower flange only. Sponge present.
Length-4.4 cm / 1.7 inches
Weight-34 grams / 1.09 ozt
£100-150
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A George IV antique sterling silver vinaigrette, Birmingham 1829 by John Bettridge
Of rectangular form an engine turned basket-weave decorated lid against cast foliate frame, with central vacant cartouche, decorated throughout with same engine turning and with foliate borders. Gilt interior with hinged pierced grill of foliate scrolls. Marked dot the lid and base.
Length-4.5 cm / 1.75 inches
Weight-37 grams / 1.19 ozt
£150-200
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A Victorian antique sterling silver cheroot case, Birmingham 1849 by Nathaniel Mills
Of rectangular form with rounded corner, the top section with stand-away hinge lid and push piece release. Profusely decorated throughout with embossed C scrolls and foliage, the front with a hunting scene of two hounds pursing a dear, the reverse with a vacant cartouche, the cartouche to the lid engraved with the crest of a woodsman holding a key to one hand and a dagger to the other.
Length-12.4 cm / 4.9 inches
Weight-80 grams / 2.57 ozt
£800-1200
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A fine early Victorian antique sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1846, by Edward Smith
Of rectangular form with integral hinge, the top cast with a hunting scene showing two hounds ascending a fence in pursuit of a hare, a Shepard watching on in the background. Edged with a foilate scroll border, the body decorated with basket-weave engine turning, the base with a vacant cartouche. Gilt interior.
Length-8.7 cm / 3.45 inches
Weight-158 grams / 5.08 ozt
£1800-2200
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An early 17th century Italian bronze figural urn lid, attributed to Niccolo Roccatagliata, Venice circa 1620
Formed as a seated cherub with arm raised, upon a circular formed lid adorned with masks and husks.
Height-13 cm / 5 inches
£200-300
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A Great Exhibition bronze prize medal 1851
Struck in AE, by W. Wyon and L.C. Wyon. Obv: Conjoined busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert left, trident behind and dolphins below. Rev: Britannia seated placing a wreath on the head of Industria, Africa, America, Asia and Europe standing behind. Edge named to 'E. H Bentall' and Prize medal of the exhibition Class IX', VF, toned.
Weight-260g
Diameter 7.7 cm / 3 inches
£150-200
Edward Hammond Bentall (19 June 1814-7 August 1898) was an English manufacturer of ploughs and agricultural equipment (est.1805) and a Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1868 to 1874. Between 1904-12 The Company produced a design of car, around 100 were built before production ceased.
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Three late 19th century French silver mounted scent bottles, one with clear glass body, marked circa 1880
The body of waisted flat form, the hinged silver cap with embossed decoration of a petal burst and acanthus scrolls, with French marks and makers mark, with stopper. Together two further bottles, one of similar shape but with unmarked silver overlay design of flower sprigs and arches, the curved octagonal hinged top with engraved decoration, with stopper. The other example of double ended form in ruby glass, embossed unmarked silver caps to both ends one with stand away hinge the other screw cap, one stopper present. (3)
Marked example length-11.5 cm / 4.5 inches
£120-160
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A late Victorian antique sterling silver mounted smelling salts bottle, London 1879 by Thomas Johnson
Of cylindrical form, the clasp release lid with a stand-away hinge. The lid inset with reverse painted intaglio depiction of a robin on a snow-covered holly branch. Marked to the collar.
Height-8 cm / 3.1 inches
£120-160
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An Edwardian antique sterling silver mounted novelty 'Colombus Bean' vesta case, Birmingham 1900 by Hilliard & Thompson
The body a formed from a sea heart bean (entada gigas) with a scalloped edge hinged mount to the top, vacant cartouche applied to the front and a striker to the bottom. Marked to the mount side.
Longest point-5.2 cm / 2.05 inches
£80-120
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A mixed group of antique sterling silver objects of vertu
To include a George V guilloche enamel cigarette case, of rectangular form with canted corners, the border decorated with wriggle work engraving, the reverse engine turned, gilt interior, import marks for London 1926 by Stockwell & Co. A guilloche enamel sterling silver patch box, of circular form, marked '925' with a fitted case marked for Asprey & Co London. Three mother of pearl handled silver bladed folding fruit knives, one in a fitted leather Sheffield 1879 by Thomas Marples. Together with an 800-standard silver desk seal, initialled G M, with a clear glass handle, German circa 1900 possibly by Hanseatische Siberwarenfabrik.
Cigarette case length-7.75 cm / 3.1 inches λ
£200-300
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A mid-19th century continental porcelain bonbonniere, circa 1860
Of oval form, painted en grisaille with rural scenes, the lid with a mill against trees and a river, the sides showing a mountains scape, the metal mount with shell and scroll clasp. Unmarked.
Length-7 cm / 2.75 inches
Height-5 cm / 2 inches
£80-120
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A late 18th century unmarked continental silver blood stone set snuff box, possibly German circa 1790
Of oval form, with engraved decoration of trailing scrolls, set with bloodstone to the one side the lid with ivory inset panel, glazed to the interior and later over-painted with the head of a boy. Together with a tortoiseshell and mother of pearl inlaid card case, and a tortoiseshell circular box with inset ceramic boss of a greyhound's head. (3)
£120-160
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An Edwardian crocodile traveling case, with antique sterling silver fitted interior, London 1908 by Drew & Sons
Interior comprising; five silver capped glass bottles, two silver topped clothes brushes, a hair brush, two scent bottles, a hand mirror, a silver handled shoehorn, button hook and pair of gloves stretchers, and a chromium plated hip flask and curling iron stand as well as a leather covered inkwell and matches box. The interior lined with silk, also with a detachable kid leather retainer. The exterior with initials N.S.D, most fixtures also initialled as such.
Length-49 cm / 19.25 inches
Depth-36 cm / 14 inches
£250-350
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A George V gentleman's travelling suitcase, with silver topped interior, London 1936 by Cole Brothers
The case with stitched calf skin exterior, initialled to the front J.H.C, the leather interior with five silver topped bottles, each with engine turned decorated lids, three Madagascar rosewood backed brushes, a strut mirror and shaving set by Gillette, as well as a shoe horn, keys present.
Length-46 cm / 18 inches
Width-35 cm / 13.75 inches
£150-200
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An Edwardian silver gilt and porcelain grooming set, Birmingham 1903 by Henry Clifford Davis
Comprising a hand mirror, two clothes brushes and two hair brushes. Each backed in a porcelain hand decorated in the oriental style with temples, mountain and cranes. All in a fitted case.
Length-24.5 cm / 9.6 inches
£250-350
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A continental silver filigree work reliquary rosary cross, possibly 18th century
The cross with scrolling surround, a detachable loop to reveal a reliquary compartment in the central cross section. Embellished with beads.
Dimensions-11.5 cm / 4.5 inches x 8.5 cm / 3.4 inches
Weight-33 grams / 1.06 ozt
£300-400
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An Edwardian set of antique sterling silver buttons, Birmingham 1901 by Cornelius Saunders & James Shepherd
Each circular decorated in art nouveau taste showing a maiden with her hand raised to her face amongst organic forms.
Diameter - 2.5 cm / 1 inch
Weight - 19 grams / 0.61 ozt
£80-120
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Asprey-An Edward VIII antique 18ct gold mounted black leather wallet, London 1936
The two front mounts in 18ct gold marked for Asprey, London 1936, the fold out interior, with bank note sized compartments under a flap, with further bank note sections to the other side and a pocket suitable for bank card. The leather stamped Asprey London.
Dimensions-11 x 17 cm / 4.5 x 6.75 inches.
£100-120
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A George V sterling silver-gilt hinged tortoiseshell box, London 1924 by O.B
Of oval form with domed lid, together with an abalone shell and gilt metal opera glasses by J Robinson & Sons, Opticians of 172 Regent Street, London & Dublin in a fitted case. Together with a tortoiseshell effect card case. (3)
Box Length-17.5 cm / 6.8 inches λ
£150-200
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A collection of 19th century hardstone knife handles
Various stones including bloodstone, jasper, agates and a mammoth tooth ivory example. (42)
£400-600
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A silver-mounted Blue John pendant, Sheffield 1985, by David Scott walker,
Of oval form with plain rim, with matched silver chain,
Length of pendant-5.5 cm / 2.1 inches
Length of chain-24.5 cm / 9.6 inches
£80-120
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An early 20th century white metal Asian filigree purse
With twin handles, chain attachment and chain pendants.
Length-10.5 cm / 4.1 inches
Weight- 121 grams / 3.9 ozt
£100-150
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Four antique sterling silver pencils, and an Edwardian retractable nail pick, Birmingham 1905 by Thomas Henry Vale
With engraved chevron decoration, garnet set to the terminal, together with a plain pencil London 1947 by Johnson, Mathey & Co, an American chevron engraved example marked 'sterling' and an unmarked silver seal end retractable pencil with engine turned decoration, intaglio V engraved carnelian terminal. (4)
Longest-13 cm / 5.1 inches
Total Weight-54 grams / 1.74 ozt
£120-160
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A George III antique sterling silver patch box, Birmingham 1795 by Samuel Pemberton
Of circular form, the detachable lid engraved with a vacant eye shaped cartouche, bright cut engraving surround, edged with a wriggle-work border. Fully marked to the lid and part marked to the base. Together with a late 18th century Dutch silver confit/sweetmeat box, of oval cylindrical form, the lid with stand-away hinge, engraved throughout with cross hatching and wriggle-work, edged with beading. Inscribed underneath with 'E.B.D Hoedy(/)' marked to the base flange for Dokkum, date letter capital A, with a further mark. (2)
Patch box Diameter-2.8 cm / 1.1 inches
Confit box height-3.5 cm / 1.4 inches
Weight-31 grams / 1 ozt
£150-250
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