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An Elizabeth II modern sterling silver compact, London 1984 by Asprey & Co Ltd
Of square form with ribbed decoration all over, the interior with a mirror. Fully marked to the base flange.
Length-7 cm /2.8 inches
Weight-124 grams / 3.99 ozt
£100-150
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An early 20th century sterling silver-gilt singing bird box, by Karl Griesbaum circa 1930
Model 14b. with going-barrel movement, the bird with multi-coloured feathered plumage, moving wings, beak and tail feather, rising through pierced gilt grille. The casket of shaped rectangular form on four compressed bun feet, decorated throughout with embossed scenes of musical instrument motifs and putti musicians. Stamped underneath 'Sterling 925'.
Length-11 cm / 4.25 inches
£700-900
For the same model sold at Bonhams Knightsbridge 29th January 2013, Lot 103
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An early 20th century German sterling silver-gilt singing bird box, by Karl Griesbaum circa 1930
Model 14b. with going-barrel movement, the bird with multi-coloured feathered plumage, moving wings, beak and tail feather, rising through pierced gilt grille. The casket of shaped rectangular form on four compressed bun feet, decorated throughout with embossed scenes of musical instrument motifs and putti musicians. Stamped underneath 'Sterling Germany 925'.
Length-11 cm / 4.25 inches
£700-900
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A large Victorian antique sterling silver mounted dressing table mirror, London 1886
Of rectangular form with ebonised banking, the pierced and cast silver mounts depicting satyr's masks, mer-putti, gorgon's heads, cornucopia, putti musicians, all against foliate scrolls. Vacant cartouche to base, marked to the bottom right, apparently no makers marks.
Height 55 cm / 21.5 inches
Width 37 cm / 14.5 inches
£500-700
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A Victorian antique sterling silver mounted dressing table mirror, London 1888 by Favell, Elliott & Co
Of lobed rectangular form with velvet backing, the pierced and cast silver mounts with mask, shell and scroll motifs, as well as bosses of figures in a landscape. Marked to the lower left.
Height-38.5 cm /15.1 inches
Width-29.5 cm / 11.5 inches
£300-500
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A fine Victorian antique sterling silver and ivory fitted Coromandel travelling case, London 1874 by George Betjemann & Sons
The rectangular Coromandel case with brass strung edges, opening with Betjemann patent mechanism to reveal a fully fitted interior comprising an assortment of needlework and grooming items with spiral turned mother of pearl handles all in fitted blue velvet trays. The central compartment containing ivory brushes, mirrors, a button hook and glove stretchers, all incised with the motto, crest and coat of arms for the Muir family. The silver topped jars and scent bottles with engraved decoration of foliate scrolls and floral forms, each engraved to the centre with same motto, crest and coat of arms, the fitted sections decorated with cut steel tracery surrounds. The flanking sections with button release concealed drawers, the lid with button release mirror to reveal document section.
Dimension of case closed-35 cm x 27 cm x 21.5 cm / 13.75 inches x 10.6 inches x 8.5 inches
£3000-4000
Provenance - a gift of Mrs Clara Gardiner Muir (d.1952) of Postlip Hall, Cheltenham, thence by descent.
Various documents are held within the case from the Gardiner Muir family, including dance cards (one from Eglinton Castle dated 28th March 1883), congregation passes, Christmas cards and a silver gelatine photograph of Mrs Clara Gardiner Muir
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An early 19th century English Old Sheffield Plate and mother of pearl spyglass monocular, circa 1830
Four-draw with panelled mother of pearl base between two gilt metal anthemion borders, unsigned.
Length-10.5 cm / 4.1 inches λ
£120-160
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An early 19th century English Old Sheffield Plate and ivory spyglass monocular, circa 1820
Five-draw with ivory base, unsigned.
Length-9.8 cm / 3.75 inches λ
£100-150
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An early to mid-19th century English or French ivory and gilt copper spyglass monocular, circa 1830-50
Single-draw, the barrel eyepiece and lens cap of turned ivory, unsigned.
Length-10 cm / 4 inches λ
£100-150
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A late 18th / early 19th century English gilt brass and ivory spyglass monocular, circa 1800
Dual-draw, the base of carved ivory, signed 'Bradberry's & Co 28 Holles Strt Cavendish Sqr' to draw tube.
Length-8.7 cm / 3.45 inches λ
£120-160
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A group of three early to mid-19th century diminutive spyglass monoculars circa 1830-60
Including a three-draw example in gilt brass with a tortoiseshell base, unsigned circa 1830. A fob example in gilt metal and carved mother of pearl end with chased metal centre with set green paste stones, with suspension loop. A further fob example in gilt metal with a cast eyepiece of trailing roses, suspension loop. (3) λ
£150-200
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A 19th century gilt copper, past set and ivory spyglass monocular
Three-draw, the base of turned ivory between gilt bands and courses of alternating green circular cut paste in foiled four claw settings, unsinged. Together with a diminutive gilt copper for example, with panelled mother of pearl base between courses of green circular-cut paste, with suspension loop, unsigned. (2)
Length-8 cm / 3.1 inches λ
£150-200
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An early to mid-19th century English gilt brass and mahogany spyglass monocular, circa 1830
Six-draw, the base with alternating bands of mahogany decorated to steel studwork, unsigned.
Length-9.25 cm / 3.6 inches
£120-160
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An early 19th century English gilt brass and tortoiseshell spyglass monocular, circa 1820
Six-draw with the base in plain tortoiseshell. Unsigned.
Length-10.2 cm / 4 inches λ
£120-160
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An early 19th century English gilt brass and lacquer spyglass monocular, circa 1810
Six-draw with black lacquer base, unsigned.
Length-10 cm / 4 inches
£120-160
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An early to mid-19th century French or English gilt brass spyglass monocular, circa 1830
Six-draw, with chased fish scale banding to base, unsigned.
Length-9.5 cm / 3.75 inches
£120-160
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An early 19th century English gilt brass and pique tortoiseshell spyglass monocular, circa 1810
Six-draw with the base in grenetis pique inlaid tortoiseshell, signed 'Dollond, London' to eyepiece.
Length-9 cm / 3.5 inches λ
£200-300
Dollond and Company, optical and scientific instrument makers, started in 1750 by Peter Dollond in Hatton Garden, London. In 1758 Dollond obtained a patent on a compound lens for refracting telescopes which was free of both chromatic and spherical aberration. He communicated his results to the Royal Society. The lenses were described as achromatic. 1761 John Dollond was appointed optician to George III and the Duke of York. In 1766 Peter went into partnership with his younger brother, John. They went onto supply optical instruments for Captain Cook and for Hadley. In 1820 Dollond were made opticians to George IV. |
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An early-mid- 19th century French gilt brass and mother of pearl spyglass monocular, circa 1850
Nine-draw, with slim panelled base in mother of pearl, unsigned marked Dou over Ble to eyepiece.
Length-7 cm / 2.5 inches λ
£100-150
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A mid-19th century French gilt brass and mother of pearl spyglass monocular, circa 1840
Five-draw, the base with panelled mother of pear base set between courses of alternating colourless and green circular cut paste, in foiled closed-back settings, signed 'Derepas. Palais Royal No 23.' to the eyepiece.
Length-9 cm / 3.5 inches λ
£150-200
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An early 19th century English Old Sheffield Plate and Moroccan leather spyglass monocular, circa 1800
Four-draw, with red Moroccan leather base, signed 'Berge London, Late Ramsden' to eyepiece. In original fitted case
Length-11.1 cm / 4.4 inches
£150-200
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A late 18th century French or English Old Sheffield plate, ivory and vernis martin spyglass monocular circa 1790
Single-draw, the barrel of vernis martin with gilt fleur-de lys motif, turned ivory surround to draw tube, unsigned. In fitted leather tube case.
Length-7.9 cm / 3.1 inches λ
£150-200
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An early 19th century English or French chased gilt brass spyglass monocular, circa 1820
Six-draw with the base chased with ornate scrolls and foliage, the eyepiece similarly decorated, unsigned.
Length-10.2 cm / 4 inches
£120-160
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An early 19th century French gilt brass and vernis martin spyglass monocular, circa 1810
Six-draw with vernis martin base decorated with putti and maidens playing music, between a sepulchral site in gilt against a green background, between a gilt anthemion and star border, unsigned. Held in its original leather case.
Length-9.5 cm / 3.75 inches
£200-300
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A late 18th century English silvered brass and tortoiseshell spyglass monocular circa 1780
Single-draw, the barrel with tortoiseshell between silver screw cap mounts, 'W. Watkins St James's Street' signed to the draw tube.
Length-9 cm / 3.5 inches λ
£150-200
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A mid-19th century French gilt copper and mother of pearl spyglass monocular, circa 1840
Six-draw, the base with panelled mother of pearl between courses closed-set of turquoise, unsigned.
Length-10 cm / 4 inches λ
£150-200
| A private collection of silver vinaigrettes and snuffboxes (lot 176 to 217) | |
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Three Victorian antique sterling silver vinaigrettes, one Birmingham 1850 by Edward Thomson
The larger, of shaped rectangular form with waisted sides, engine turned decoration, gilt interior with hinged pierced grill of foliate scrolls. Together with two smaller vinaigrettes of shaped rectangular form, Birmingham 1851 by Edward Smith and Birmingham 1847 by David Pettifer. (3)
Largest-4.25 cm / 1.7 inches
Weight-35 grams / 1.13 ozt
£100-150
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Three Victorian antique sterling silver vinaigrettes
One of rectangular form with foliate thumbpiece, engraved decoration of foliate scrolls throughout, gilt interior with hinged pierced grill of foliate scrolls, Birmingham 1840 by Wilmot & Roberts. Together with two similar shaped vinaigrettes with waisted sides, one with suspension loop Birmingham 1864 by Frederick Marson, the other Birmingham 1870 by Robert Thornton. (3)
Weight-48 grams / 1.54 ozt
£100-150
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Three George IV/Victorian antique sterling silver vinaigrettes, one Birmingham 1823 by John Bettridge
Of rectangular form with engraved decoration of flowers sprigs and a stylised starburst, gilt interior with a hinged pierced grill of foliate scrolls. Together with a plain Victorian example with scroll thumbpiece, with hinged pierced grill of foliate scrolls, London 1861 by William Neal, and a small engraved example Birmingham 1846 by Francis Clark. (3)
Weight-49 grams / 1.58 ozt
£100-150
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Three George III/George IV/William IV antique sterling silver vinaigrettes, one London 1804 by Richard Lockwood
Of rectangular form with plain thumbpiece and flush hinge, the lid engraved with seaweed decoration. The gilt interior with hinged pierced grill of strapwork and flower heads. Fully marked to the base. Another similar seaweed decorated example with reeded sides, Birmingham 1827 by William Simpson. Together with an engine turned example with reeded sides, Birmingham 1833 by John Betrridge. (3)
Largest length-3.5 cm / 1.4 inches
Weight-42 grams / 1.35 ozt
£100-150
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Three George IV/William IV antique sterling silver vinaigrettes
One of rectangular form with engine turned decoration and stepped lid, with hinged pierced grill of flowers, Birmingham 1828 by Lawrence & Co. Another of rectangular form with engine turned decoration and cast foliate scroll border, with hinged drilled grill, Birmingham 1830 by John Lawrence & Co. Another example of rectangular form with engine turned decoration, cast foliate scroll borders and reeded edges, with hinged pierced grill of foliate scrolls and flower sprigs, Birmingham 1835 by Joseph Wilmore. (3)
Longest length-3.85 cm / 1.45 inches
Weight-50 grams / 1.61 ozt
£150-250
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Two Victorian antique sterling silver vinaigrettes, Birmingham 1883 and 1853 by Hilliard &Thompson
One of shaped rectangular form with waisted sides and flush hinge. Suspension loop to lid. Engraved decoration throughout of strapwork, ivy and foliate scrolls, and a vacant shield shape cartouche to the front. Gilt interior with hinged pierced grill of foliate scrolls and flower heads. Fully marked to lid and part-marked to base interior. Together with another vinaigrette (1853), of shaped rectangular form, with waisted sides and flush hinge. Engraved decoration throughout of foliate scrolls. Inscribed to the lid 'SEKW 1st May 1871'. Gilt interior with hinged drilled grill engraved with foliate scrolls. Marked to base and lid interior. (2)
Largest length-5 cm / 2 inches
Weight- 64 grams / 2.06 ozt
£100-150
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A Victorian antique sterling silver book form vinaigrette, London 1861 by Charles Rawlings & William Sumners
Formed as a bound book, with engraved decoration of foliate scrolls and flower sprigs, gilt interior with sponge recess. Fully marked to base and part marked to lid.
Length-4.5 cm / 1.75 inches
£120-160
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A George III antique sterling silver vinaigrette, Birmingham 1817 by John Bettridge
of rectangular form, the lid with stand away hinge and foliate scroll border, with suspension loop and a rectangular cartouche inscribed 'Alison'. Gilt interior with hinged pierced grill of lattice work. Inscribed 'from her grandfather', fully marked to the inside lid. Together with another silver-gilt vinaigrette Birmingham 1818 by John Thornton, of rectangular form with chased foliate border and suspension loop. Gilt interior with pierced grill lacking. (2)
Largest length-3 cm / 1.25 inches
Weight-19 grams / 0.61 ozt
£100-150
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A George IV antique sterling silver vinaigrette, Birmingham 1820 by John Shaw
In the form of a purse, with flush hinge with bright cut decoration and foliate edges. The gilt interior with hinged pierced grill of foliate scrolls and a flower head. Marked to the base and lid interior.
Length-3 cm / 1.2 inches
Weight-15 grams / 0.48 ozt
£150-200
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A George III antique sterling silver gilt vinaigrette, Birmingham 1813 by John Shaw
Of rectangular form with rounded corners, the lid with flush hinge and cavetto edge. Engraved decoration of peacock eye pattern throughout. The gilt interior with hinged pierced grill of flowers sprigs. Marked to the lid and base interior.
Length-3.8 cm / 1.5 inches
Weight-23 grams / 0.77 ozt
£100-150
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A Victorian antique sterling book form vinaigrette, Birmingham 1845 by John Tongue
Formed as a bound book, with engraved decoration foliate scrolls against a spiral engine turned background. The interior with hinged pierced grill of a vase of flowers against foliate scrolls. Marked to the lid and base.
Length-4.4 cm / 1.75 inches
Weight-24 grams / 0.77 oz
£150-200
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A William IV antique sterling silver book form vinaigrette, London 1835 by Charles Rawlings & William Sumners
Formed as a bound book, with engraved decoration of birds against foliate scrolls, gilt interior with hinged pierced grill of foliate scrolls. Fully marked to the base, part marked to the lid and lion passant only to the grill.
Length-4.4 cm / 1.75 inches
Weight-35 grams / 1.13 ozt
£200-300
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A George IV antique sterling silver patch box Birmingham 1820 by Samuel Pemberton
Of rectangular form with canted corners, with engraved decoration of stylised scrolls and a vacant oval cartouche against a repeated dot ground. The lid with concealed hinge. Fully marked to the base interior.
Length-3 cm / 1.2 inches
Weight-7 grams / 0.23 ozt
£100-150
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A William IV antique sterling silver gilt vinaigrette, Birmingham 1834 by Nathaniel Mills
Of rectangular form with curved corners, the lid with flush hinge. The lid and base decorated with chased repeating floral motifs bordered with foliate scrolls, with central cartouche inscribed in cursive script H to MM. The edges similarly chased with floral motifs. A suspension loop applied to slide. The gilt interior with hinged pierced grill of foliate scrolls. Fully marked to the base flange, and makers mark only to the grill.
Length-4.5 cm / 1.75 inches
Weight-41 grams / 1.32 ozt
£200-300
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A rare George III antique sterling silver filigree vinaigrette, Birmingham circa 1810 by Joseph Taylor
Of circular form with pull off filigree cover, with circular cartouche inscribed BHS to HL in cursive script. Marked with makers mark only to base. Sponge present.
Diameter-2.4 cm / 0.9 inches
Weight-7 grams / 0.23 ozt
£120-160
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A William IV antique sterling silver 'watch case' vinaigrette, Birmingham 1833 by Joseph Wilmore
Of circular form with foliate scroll border and suspension loop with basket-weave engine turned decoration. Gilt interior with hinged pierced grill of a flower head and foliate scrolls. Marked to the base and lid interior. Sponge present.
Length-3.5 cm / 1.4 inches
Weight-9 grams / 0.29 ozt
£200-300
For a near identical example sold, see Woolley & Wallis, 29th April 2014 Lot 809
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A Victorian antique sterling silver and agate vinaigrette, Birmingham 1863 by Frederick Marson
Of shaped rectangular form with waisted sides and suspension loop. The lid inset with panels of agate and hardstones, including bloodstone, blue agate and jasper. Engraved decoration of foliate scrolls throughout. Gilt interior with hinged pierced grill foliate scrolls. Marked to the lid and base interior.
Length-3.5cm / 1.4 inches
Weight-19 grams / 0.61 ozt
£200-300
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A George IV antique sterling silver and agate vinaigrette, Birmingham 1827 by Thomas Shaw/Smith/Simpson
Of rectangular form with rounded corners, the lid with flush hinge inset with a domed brown agate panel. The sides with reeded decoration and basket-weave engine turning to the base. The gilt interior with hinged pierced grill of foliate scrolls. Fully marked to the base and lion passant only to the grill.
Length-4.5 cm / 1.75 cm
£300-500
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A George III antique sterling silver nutmeg grater, London 1799 by Thomas Meriton
Of plain egg form, with screw off cover, lacking pull out grater. Fully marked to the base and lion passant only to lid.
Length-5.25 cm / 2.1 inches
Weight-21 grams / 0.68 ozt
£100-150
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A George III antique sterling silver nutmeg grater, London 1815 by John Reily
Of rectangular form with rounded corners, reeded decoration throughout. The lid with concealed hinge and steel grating plate to interior, the base with hinged section. Fully marked to the top lid and part marked to the bottom section.
Length-4 cm / 1.55 inches
Weight-31 grams / 1 ozt
£150-250
This combination of date letter and duty mark shows that this was hallmarked between 1 September 1815 to 28 May 1816
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A Victorian antique sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1847 by Nathanial Mills
Of shaped rectangular form with entrant corners, the lid with stand-away hinge and foliate scroll thumbpiece. The body with diamond shape engine turned decoration throughout, the lid late set with an enamel miniature of a young boy in renaissance dress, with applied gilt scroll mount. Gilt interior, fully marked to base and lid interior.
Length-9.2 cm / 3.6 inches
£100-150
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A George III antique sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1800 by John Thompson
Of oblong rectangular form, the lid with flush hinge and simple thumbpiece. Reeded decoration throughout, gilt interior. Full marked to the base flange and lion passant only to lid.
Length-6.5 cm / 2.5 inches
Weight-34 grams / 1.09 ozt
£80-120
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A late 18th/early 19th century unmarked white metal toothpick box
Of elliptical form, bright-engraved with flowers on a textured background, with entrelac border.
Length-9 cm / 3.5 inches
£80-120
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A William IV antique sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1834, by Joseph Wilmore
Of rectangular form with rounded corners, the hinged cover engraved with initials in a rectangular reserve, with flower-embellished thumbpiece, with engine-turned decoration and reeded waisted sides, gilt interior, the inside marked with town mark, maker's mark and date letter, the inside of lid marked with duty mark, maker's mark and lion passant.
Length-7.2 cm / 2.8 inches
Weight-71 grams / 2.2 ozt
£100-150
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A George III antique sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1808 by William Boot
Of elliptic cylindrical form, the lid with box hinge and simple thumbpiece. Reeded decoration throughout, gilt interior. Fully marked to the lid flange only.
Length-7 cm / 2.75 inches
Weight-48 grams / 1.54 ozt
£100-150
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