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An early 20th century French Art Deco 18 carat gold and enamel compact and lipstick holder, circa 1920 by Henri Lavabre for Cartier
The powder compact of circular form with stand-away hinge and cabochon cut black oynx press release clasp, the lid centred with initials SJ in black opaque enamel encircled with geometric motifs, edged with similar black enamel border. The interior with mirror. A lipstick holder suspended from two cable chains, of cylindrical form with reeded central section edged with border of stylised anthemion in opaque black enamel. The ends with collet set rose cut diamonds in a surround of opaque black enamel. Marked with standard guarantee mark to base flange, and maker's mark to interior, signed 'Cartier, Paris, Londres, New York' to base flange and removable lipstick section.
Compact diameter-4.9 cm / 1.9 inches
Weight-89 grams / 2.86 ozt
£1500-2000
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An early 20th century 18 carat gold cigarette case and vesta case set, circa 1920 French import mark, for Louis Kuppenheim
Each of lobed rectangular form with stand-away hinges, with engine turned decoration of alternating bands, the vesta case with suspension loop. Each with a collet set cabochon cut ruby press release clasp. Marked with two French import marks for 750/1000 standard to interior flanges, makers mark only to vesta case. (2)
Cigarette case length-9 cm / 3.5 inches
Weight-109 grams / 3.5 ozt
£1500-2000
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An early 20th century 14 carat gold and lapis lazuli snuff box, English or American, circa 1920
Engraved with a lattice pattern, the sides with lapis lazuli plaques, with trick release mechanism. Stamped Patent and 585 to inside flange.
Length-8.5 cm / 3.3 inches
Total weight-127 grams / 4 ozt
£3000-5000
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An early 20th century nephrite jade and unmarked gold cigarette case, signed Asprey, London
of rectangular form with curved edges, the plain gold mount with push release clasp set with a cabochon ruby.
Length-9 cm / 3.5 inches
£2000-3000
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An early 20th century French tortoiseshell and gold cigarette case, circa 1910
Of rectangular form with rounded corners, the body with inlaid alternating band of gold. The push release clasp with collet set synthetic ruby. Marked with French guarantee mark and obscured makers mark to the hinge.
Length-8.9 cm / 3.5 inches
Weight-39 grams / 1.25 ozt λ
£400-600
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A mid-19th century gold mounted rock crystal snuff box, possibly Belgian 1831-68
Marked to the inside rim, possibly the Belgian Pegasus standard mark for 920/1000, also with another obscured mark. Scallop shell form with ornate scroll thumbpiece. Marked to the inside base and lid mounts.
Length-5.1 cm / 2 inches
Weight-67 grams / 2.15 ozt
£2000-3000
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A George II unmarked gold mounted agate snuff box, English circa 1750-60
Of circular form with gently bombé sides, the lid with stand away hinge and shell and scroll thumbpiece, the mount to base rim with chased rococo ornament. The lid and body of banded agate.
Diameter-3.1 cm / 1.4 inches
Height-2.4 cm / 0.9 inches
Weight-20 grams / 0.64 ozt
£300-500
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A George II unmarked gold mounted agate snuff box, English circa 1740-60
Of elongated hexagonal form, the lid with flush hinge and plain shaped thumbpiece. The base and lid inset with panels of banded agate.
Length-5.7 cm / 2.25 inches
Weight-64 grams / 2.06 ozt
£2000-3000
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A George IV unmarked gold mounted mahogany obsidian jasper intaglio desk seal, English circa 1820
Of waisted rectangular form, the mounts with chased foliate scrolls. The base engraved intaglio with the crest of a tower.
Height-6 cm / 2.4 inches
Weight-41 grams / 1.32 ozt
£800-1200
The crest is for many families, see Fairburn's Book of Crests Volume Two, Plate 12 Number 5
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A late 19th century French gold mounted and moss agate snuff box, circa 1890 retailed by Carl Heiss, Vienna
Of rectangular form with canted corners, the agate panels mounted à jour, the lid with vacant glazed window. The mounts in chased three colour gold of trailing leaves and flower heads, the sides formed as Corinthian pilasters. Marked with Paris post-1838 restricted warranty marks for gold and the Austrian import mark for 750/1000 fineness and higher. The lid flange stamped 'Carl Hiess Wien Graben 11'. Cased.
Length-8.5 cm / 3.4 inches
Weight-169 grams / 5.43 ozt
£3000-5000
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An early 19th century French provincial gold box, circa 1810, maker's mark HP in a lozenge
Of rectangular form with panels of engine-turned decoration with borders of foliage on a matted ground.
Length-7.5 cm / 2.9 inches
Weight-73 grams / 2.3 ozt
£4000-6000
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A fine George III antique 18 carat gold snuff box, London 1811 by Alexander James Strachan
Of oval form, the with stand away hinge and plain thumb piece. Decorated throughout with engraved foliate scrolls and latticework with a vacant central reserve. Fully marked to the base interior and part-marked to the lid interior and base flange.
Length-8.2 cm / 3.25 cm
Weight-103 grams / 3.31 ozt
£4000-6000
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A fine early 18th century unmarked gold mounted mother of pearl snuff box, French or English circa 1720-30
Of oval form, the lid with stand away hinge and relief carved mother of pearl inset panel. Decorated with scallop shell, acanthus, foliate scrolls and trailing leaves, all gilt, highlighted with inlaid gold pique work. The base section of mother of pearl.
Length-7.2 cm / 2.8 inches
Weight-49 grams / 1.58 ozt
£8000-12,000
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A late 19th century Russian gold mounted rock crystal snuff box, circa 1880 by Fabergé with workmaster's mark for Mikhail Perkhin
Formed as a scallop shell, the mount chased with wavy form decoration, the thumbpiece with single cut ruby collet set flanked by graduated rose cut diamonds. Marked to the base mount. Housed in a Fabergé birch case,
Length-6 cm / 2.1 inches
Weight-71 grams / 2.28 ozt
£4000-6000
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An early 20th century Russian bi-colour 72 zolotnik gold cigarette case, St Petersburg circa 1911 by Fabergé with workmaster's mark of Henrik Wigström
Of cylindrical form, the bi-colour yellow gold reeded panels separated by white opaque enamel fillets, with bands of chased scrolls and flowerhead to body and ends. The simple thumbpiece with rose cut diamonds. The hinged ends to reveal amber and gold cigarette holder to one end and a vesta compartment with shagreen striker to the other. Fully marked to the base and part marked to the lid and end caps, with scratched inventory number 21526, also with import marks to base for London 1911 by Carl Fabergé. Housed in a Fabergé birch case.
Length-9.3 cm / 3.6 inches
Weight-238 grams / 7.65 ozt
£8000-12,000
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A fine Louis XV French gold mounted oriental lacquer snuff box, Paris 1744 by Giles Langlois (possibly)
Struck with charge mark and discharge mark of Antoine Leschaudel, later struck with two Parisian post-1838 restricted warranty marks for gold. Maker's mark partially obscured possibly GL with heart device. Of rectangular form with six panels of black lacquer decorated with gold and nashiji lacquer, depicting autumnal scenes of chrysanthemums to the lid and Hagi plants to the underside. The mounts of wavy cagework with similarly formed flaring thumbpiece. Marked to the lid and base interior and to the external mounts
Length-6.2 cm / 2.4 inches
Weight-70 grams / 2.25 ozt
£20,000-30,000
A similar box of 1750 but with a mountain scape to the lid sold at Sotheby's London 7th December 2010
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A group of seven Georgian and Victorian salt spoons
Comprising: three \kings hourglass pattern with union bowl examples, London 1817, maker's mark rubbed, with gilt bowls, the finials engraved with a crest, a pair of Victorian fiddle, thread and shell pattern examples, London 1838, by John & Henry Lias, A Victorian King's pattern example, London 1843 and a Georgian one, London 1820, by Richard Pearce. (7)
Weight-228 grams / 7.3 ozt
£100-150
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A mixed group of Georgian antique sterling silver flatware
To include; a George II Hanoverian pattern table spoon, double drop heel, London 1754 by James Tookey, an Old English pattern table spoon, double drop heel, London 1763 probably by Henry Brind, An Old English pattern table spoon, extended drop heel, London 1813 by Peter and Ann Bateman, A bright-cut pattern tablespoon, London 1790 by Charles Hougham. Three Old English pattern table forks engraved with the crest of a stag couchant regardant, London 1795 by George Smith and William Fearn. A sauce ladle London 1835, a pair of fiddle pattern table spoons, and table forks. A Victorian dessert knife, Bright Vine pattern London 1850 By George Adams, a fiddle thread and shell salt spoon with union heel, London 1826, Two dessert spoons London 1803 crest of a hound, to further dessert spoons and five Georgina teaspoons. (23)
Weight-918 grams / 29.5 ozt
£250-350
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A mixed group of Georgian and Victorian silver flatware
Three George IV fiddle pattern table spoons, London 1827, maker's mark WE, probably for William Eaton, engraved with the Durham family crest, six Victorian old English pattern teaspoons, Exeter 1850, by Robert Williams & Sons, engraved with initials, five Victorian fiddle pattern teaspoons, Exeter 1864, by Thomas Hart Stone, engraved with initials, a Victorian fiddle pattern dessert fork, a butter knife and two condiment spoons. (Qty)
Weight-490 grams / 15.7 inches
£100-150
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A mixed group of Georgian and Victorian sterling standard silver flatware
Comprising: A George III fiddle pattern table spoon, London 1809, by Richard Crossley & George Smith IV, engraved with an R, a George III Scottish example, Edinburgh 1819, by William Hannay, engraved with an R, a Victorian fiddle pattern table spoon, an Old English pattern table spoon, London 1807, a Victorian Scottish fiddle pattern dessert spoon, a Victorian Scottish fiddle pattern table fork, three George IV fiddle pattern dessert spoons, three fiddle pattern teaspoons, two fiddle and thread examples and two Old English ones. (Qty)
Weight-640 grams / 20.58 ozt
£200-300
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A Victorian antique sterling silver part-canteen, mixed dates and makers
Including six table forks in fiddle and thread pattern, three London 1856, two London 1860 and one London 1852 by George Adams; six dessert forks in fiddle pattern Sheffield 1897 by John Round & Sons and six dessert spoons, London 1857 by William Robert Smily. (18)
Weight-1077 grams / 34.63 ozt
£300-500
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A cased set of Edwardian pastry knives and forks, London 1907, by the Goldsmiths & Silversmith Co Ltd
Placings for twelve, with pistol grip handles, the forks with three tines, with key. (24)
£300-500
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A cased set of George V ivory-handled antique sterling silver fish eaters, Sheffield 1933, by James Deakin & Sons
Placings for twelve, fitted in a blue velvet lined case, together with a pair of Victorian ivory-handled sterling silver fish servers, Sheffield 1888, by Levesley Brothers, engraved with a fish on a foliate ground. (26)
£150-250
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A cased set of George V antique ivory-handled sterling silver fruit knives and forks, Sheffield 1914, by Harrison Brothers & Howson, one fork London 1925, by C W Fletcher & Son Ltd
Placings for twelve, the forks three-pronged, in a blue velvet lined fitted case. (24)
£100-150
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A mixed group of George III antique sterling silver flatware including a pair of sauce ladles, London 1797 by Peter & Ann Bateman
Of Old English pattern, virginal. Together with an Onslow pattern table spoon, London 1773 by Stephen Adams and a pair of berry spoon, later decorated, shell heel to reverse inscribed with a betrothal triangle of W over I.K, London 1764 by Henry Brind. (5)
Weight-290 grams / 9.3 ozt
£100-150
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An extremely rare Victorian antique sterling silver set of six table forks, Exeter 1851 by Henry Ellis and Son
Each of Ellis Leaf pattern, initialled with a G in gothic script to the front. Fully marked to the reverse. (6)
Length-21 cm / 8.25 inches
Weight-425 grams / 13.66 ozt
£400-600
This peculiar pattern is only found from the firm of Henry Ellis and Son, predominantly on caddy spoons therefore its occurrence on other flatware is particularly rare. A caddy spoon is known with a registered design mark for 10th April 1850 (hallmarked Exeter 1849). Ellis was the inventor of the safety brooch which are also stamped that the silver was from the Combe Martin mines in North Devon. It is also noted that the firm advertised that their spoons were made from the silver from Combe Martin (Story of the Caddy Spoon, 1775-2015, exhibition catalogue, page 35). The now disused mines also financed the war expenses of Edward III and Henry V. This pattern is not listed in Pickford's 'Silver Flatware: English, Irish, and Scottish, 1660-1980' (1983).
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A set of twelve George I antique sterling silver table forks, London 1724 by Paul Hanet
Each of Hanoverian pattern, with three prongs, each engraved with a crest below a coronet (obscured). Fully marked to the stem. (12)
Length-19 cm / 7.4 inches
Weight-736 grams / 23.66 ozt
£700-900
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A Victorian antique sterling silver novelty sugar nips, Birmingham 1839 by Joseph Wilmore
Scissor action, formed as a harlequin with entwined serpent handles and shell bowls.
Length-12 cm / 4.75 inches
Weight-55 grams / 1.77 ozt
£150-200
For an identical example see Wooley & Wallis, 17th July 2012, Lot 383
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A James I antique sterling silver seal top spoon, London 1606 by William Caldwell
A fig shaped bowl, faceted stem, the seal top finial with traces of gilding with faintly engraved date 1606. Fully marked and with town mark to bowl.
Length-16 cm / 6.3 inches
Weight-45 grams / 1.45 ozt
£1000-1500
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A Charles II English provincial west country antique silver trifid spoon by Thomas Hayward of Salisbury circa 1680
Plain example, with ribbed rat tail to bowl, bowl later reshaped and planished. Stamped initials I B in separate punches to terminal, marked with makers marks three times to the stem.
Length-19 cm / 7.5 inches
Weight-44 grams / 1.41 ozt
£150-200
For this maker's mark see Kent, T., West Country Silver Spoons and Their Makers, 1550-1750, J.H. Bourdon-Smith Limited, 1992, Page 98. Image M.67.
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A George III antique sterling silver pair of basting spoons, London circa 1770 by Issac Callard
Old English pattern, with single drop heel, each engraved with the crest of a pheasant to Dexter. Stem marked with Callard's third mark (reg. March 1747), date letter obscured (date cycle XV). (2)
Length-25.5 cm / 10 inches
Weight-168 grams / 5.4 ozt
£120-160
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A George III sterling silver Old English pattern basting spoon, London 1790, by George Smith & William Fearn
Together with a matched pair of sterling silver berry spoons, London circa 1760, one by Elizabeth Oldfield, the other by William Woodward, later decorated. (3)
Weight-201 grams / 6.5 ozt
£80-120
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A George III antique sterling silver basting spoon London 1781 by George Smith
Of Old English pattern, with single drop heel virginal. Top marked to reverse.
Length-30cm / 12 inches
Weight-95 grams / 3.05 ozt
£100-150
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A George III Irish antique sterling silver basting spoon, Dublin 1802 by John Kearns
Of Celtic Point pattern, engraved with initials JMM in flourished cursive script. Together with a pair of Irish sauce ladles, Dublin circa 1780 by John Pittar, Bright Cut Celtic Point pattern, engraved with a crest of a stag couchant to Dexter (not illustrated). (3)
Basting Spoon Length 33 cm / 13 inches
Weight-197 grams / 6.33 ozt
£150-200
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A Victorian Scottish sterling silver fiddle pattern basting spoon, Edinburgh 1872, by Mackay, Cunningham & Co
The finial engraved with initials.
Length-30 cm / 11.8 inches
Weight-125 grams / 4 ozt
£120-160
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A George III antique sterling silver basting spoon, London 1818 by James Beebe
Of fiddle pattern with single drop heel, engraved with a crest of a griffin's head erased with crossed arrows to beak. Top marked.
Length-31.5 cm / 12.25 inches
Weight-137 grams / 4.4 ozt
£80-120
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A mixed group of Georgian/Victorian antique sterling silver flatware, including a basting spoon London 1807 by Alice & George Burrows over striking another
Of fiddle pattern with initial A in flourished cursive script. Also to include four Old English pattern table spoons London 1826 by John, Henry & Charles Lias, engraved with the crest of demi rampant fox. An Old English pattern sauce ladle, London 1877 by George Adams and a pair of Victorian table forks Sheffield 1897 by Joseph Rodgers & Sons. (8)
Basting spoon length-31.25 cm / 12.25 inches
Weight-570 grams / 18.33 ozt
£150-200
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A pair of George I antique Britannia standard silver table spoons, London 1714 by John Holland
Of Hanoverian pattern with rat tail, initialled to the reverse M*T. (2)
Length-20.5 cm / 8 inches
Weight-112 grams / 3.6 ozt
£120-160
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A mixed group of George III and later antique sterling silver spoons, including a pair of table spoons Durbin 1796 by John Pittar
Of Celtic point star pattern, bright-cut engraved decoration with two arms in vambrace hold a shield above initials P M S, the single drop heel with initials I B R. Also to include a fiddle back teaspoon with engraved decoration Dublin circa 1820 by Thomas Townsend retailed by William Law and a dessert spoon Dublin 1846 by William Cummins. Further Fiddle pattern examples; Dublin 1829, 1831, 1861, 1867 by various makers. (8)
Length of table spoons-23.5 cm / 9.25 inches
Weight-253 grams / 8.13 ozt
£100-150
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A set of ten George III antique Scottish sterling silver teaspoons, Edinburgh circa 1795 by William & Patrick Cunningham
Of Celtic point pattern, with bright cut decoration initialled J.G in cursive script. Marked to the reverse with makers marks, town mark and duty mark only (10)
Length-13.5 cm / 5.5 inches
Weight-112 grams / 3.6 ozt
£120 -160
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A rare pair of George II antique sterling silver sugar nips / tea tongs, Dublin 1745 (possibly) by Michael Smith (possibly)
Of ornate pierced form with shell bowls and engraved central disc. Marked to the handles with Harp, date letter (Cycle V) possibly for 1745 and unclear makers mark possibly an M S with pellet between, possibly for Michael Smith. Together with a George II mote spoon, pierced scroll work to bowl, the tapering stem with pyramidal finial. Stem Marked with makers mark twice only of a CR? Also, to include a Victorian Irish sweetmeat fork, Dublin 1865 by Philip Weekes. (3)
Tea tong Length-14 cm / 5.25 inches
Total Weight-62 grams / 1.99 inches
£150-200
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A George III assembled travelling / campaign cutlery set, London 1790-1814, mixed makers
Comprising a teaspoon, London 1790 by Hester Bateman, a desert fork, London 1800 by Peter, William and Anne Bateman and a desert spoon, London 1814 by William Eley and Fearn, also included an handled steel bladed knife. All houses in an early to mid-19th century folding tooled leather case. Each piece engraved with a crest of two arms in vambraces holding balls, with initials below of L C A in flourished cursive script. The leather case also stamped L.C.A.
Case Length-22.5 cm / 8.9 inches
Weight-90 grams / 2.89 ozt λ
£150-200
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A Georgian/Victorian antique sterling silver harlequin canteen of Old English Pattern, mixed makers 1790-1854
Settings for six, comprising; six table forks, three London 1794 by George Smith, one 1790 by Richard Crossley and William Fearn, two Exeter 1854 by John Stone; Six table spoons, four London 1792/4 by George Smith and William Fearn, two 1799 by Richard Crossley; Six dessert forks, London 1844 by George Adams, one London 1835 by Mary Chawner; six dessert spoons, three London 1791 by William Sumner and three London 1793 by Richard Crossley; Six teaspoons, one London 1792 by George Smith and William Fearn, another Exeter 1854 by John Stone. Also, to include; two sauce ladles, London 1837 by Charles Shipway, a basting spoon London 1814 by Sarah and John Blake and a soup ladle London 1794 by George Smith and William Fearn. (34)
Soup ladle length-32 cm / 12.5 inches
Weight-1784 grams / 57.36 ozt
£600-800
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A George III/IV antique sterling silver harlequin part-canteen London 1798-1830, mixed makers
Old English pattern, virginal erased. Comprising; six table spoons, three London 1799 three London 1815 by Richard Crossley, Severn dessert spoons; five London 1798 by John Blake, two London 1825 by William Bateman, Five teaspoons; three London 1806 by Peter & William Bateman, two London 1811 by Thomas Barker, Five table forks London 1818 by Thomas Wallis and Johnathon Hayne, Five dessert forks London 1830 by Robert Hennell II. (28)
Weight-1252 grams / 40.25
£400-600
The forks in this canteen are of the much more unusual turned down variety, where the handle faces down towards the table. Old English pattern follows the Hanovarian pattern for forks in most cases.
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A modern set of Elizabeth II sterling silver dinner and dessert knives, London 1964 by C. J. Vander Ltd
In Old English and thread pattern, six dinner knives and six dessert knives, with stainless steel blades. (12)
Dinner knife length-25 cm / 9.9 inches
£120-160
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An Elizabeth II silver cased canteen of flatware, Sheffield 1975, by Garrard & Co ltd
Placings for eight, comprising: table forks, table knives, soup spoons, dessert forks, dessert spoons, dessert knives, fish forks and knives, teaspoons, four serving spoons, two ladles and a carving set. (80)
£2000-3000
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A late 19th century silver-plated Viking ship, probably German circa 1880
Realistically modelled, on a hexagonal spreading base embellished with dolphins and scrolls raised on four scroll feet.
Length-43.5 cm / 17.1 inches
£400-600
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A pair of late 19th century silver-plated five light candelabra
The tapering cylindrical stems decorated with masks and vacant cartouches, supporting foliage-capped branches with vase-shaped sconces, raised on four lion paw feet linked with swags and foliate bands, on an ebonised wood base. (2)
Height-58.5 cm / 23 inches
£300-500
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A 19th century Old Sheffield Plate trolley coaster, circa 1840
With flower embellished reeded mounts and ivory handle, the two coasters of shaped-circular form, the turned wood base with silver button, on four ivory wheels.
Length-35 cm / 13.7 inches λ
£300-400
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An early 19th century pewter twin-handled dough pan with obscured touch mark
Of shaped-circular form with plain bracket handles, the centre embossed with a coat of arms.
Length-43 cm / 16.9 inches
£100-200
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