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A CANTONESE MOTHER OF PEARL TABLE BOX of plain oblong form, the hinged cover and sides carved in low relief with figures at their daily pursuits, the base engraved with birds amidst scrolling foliage, with plain gilt metal mounts and hinge, 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1" (Illustrated) £120-180 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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AN EDWARDIAN 9CT GOLD SOVEREIGN AND HALF SOVEREIGN CASE, maker's mark rubbed, Birmingham 1903, of plain "D" end form with hanging loop, all-over bright cut engraved with scrolling foliage enclosing an initialled roundel, hinged and opening to reveal two sprung apertures, 2" long excluding loop, 22.8g gross £250-350 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A WILLIAM IV SILVER VINAIGRETTE, maker Thomas Shaw, Birmingham 1831, of plain rounded oblong form with prickwork panels enclosing an initialled centre, hinged and opening to reveal a foliate pierced and engraved gilt grille, 3/4" wide, together with a small circular gilt metal mounted mother of pearl pendant vinaigrette with plain pierced grille, 3/4" wide (2) £100-150 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A POCKET CORKSCREW, probably Dutch early 19th century, the 1 1/4" steel screw with reeded scroll handle centred by a winged cherub mask, the screw-off sheath with similar decoration and plain circular seal finial, unmarked, 3 1/4" long £80-120 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A JAPANESE IVORY APPLE, early 20th century, carved with a short length of curling peel and lightly tinted in pink, unmarked, 2 1/4" high £80-120 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A TORTOISESHELL SCENT BOTTLE CASE, early 19th, in the form of an etui with silver pique pendant husks and elliptical panel, the cover hinged and opening to a clear glass bottle, 2 1/4" high £100-150 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A FRENCH PORCELAIN TABLE SNUFF BOX, late 19th century, of serpentine form, enamelled in Chinese export style with an armorial within gilt highlighted cobalt blue borders, unmarked, 3" wide £80-120 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A CANTON IVORY VISITING CARD CASE of plain oblong form, all-over carved with figures at their daily pursuits, 3 1/4" x 1 3/4" £100-140 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A VICTORIAN POLISHED WHITE ONYX SCENT BOTTLE, maker's mark HM, Birmingham 1887, of plain cylindrical form with screw-on silver cover, 2 3/4" high £100-150 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A SILVER MOUNTED TURNED AND POLISHED HORN QUAICHE, maker W. Dunningham & Co., Edinburgh 1911, the lug handles each applied with a lozenge panel, one engraved with a thistle, the other a cross, and centred by a roundel engraved "SCUAB AS 'I", (roughly translates as "Polish it Off" or "Drink Up"), 5 1/2" wide over handles £100-150 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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"THE ALSATIAN LEAGUE & CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN", an ebonised roundel with engraved and applied silver scroll plaque, maker Northern Goldsmith's Co., Birmingham 1926, the smaller plain scroll plaque flanking an electrotype panel of the head of an Alsatian, stamped Copyright, central panel 3" in diameter, roundel 5 3/4" diameter £80-120 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A GEORGE III SILVER VINAIGRETTE, maker probably Thomas Shaw, Birmingham 1800, of plain oblong form with engine turned base, the cover all-over cast in low relief with flowerheads enclosing a vacant panel, opening to reveal a (now) void interior, 1 1/2" wide £80-100 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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TWO CONTINENTAL WHITE METAL SNUFF BOXES, 19th century, one of lobed serpentine form, the hinged cover inset with a polished agate panel, the base engraved "To the Memory of a Departed Friend", the gilded interior stamped HM, 2 3/4" wide, and a smaller oval cushion shaped box with hinged cornelian set cover engraved "M. A. Rainford to S.C. More", unmarked, 2" wide £100-150 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A CHINESE WHITE METAL FIGURE OF PU TAI holding a string of beads, marked, 4 1/4" high, 5ozs 16dwts, on hardwood stand (Illustrated) £250-350 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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AN EDWARDIAN DRESSING TABLE BOX, maker William Comyns, London 1903, of serpentine form, the hinged cover pierced and chased with guests waving to a newly wed couple in a horse drawn carriage within a border of bells, winged cherub masks and scrolling foliage, the base chased with scrolls and diapering, 7 1/2" wide, 6ozs 18dwts (Illustrated) £150-200 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A LATE VICTORIAN NOVELTY INK STAND, maker's mark P.P. Co., Birmingham 1894, as an artist's oval palette with thumb-hole, bright cut engraved with foliage and with central hole for matched hob-nail cut glass globular inkwell with engraved hinged cover, Birmingham 1886, base 3" wide (Illustrated) £120-160 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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AN EDWARDIAN TEA CANISTER, maker Nathan & Hayes, Chester 1909, of plain oblong section, the lower half chased and repousse with a continuous band of figures in landscape, 2 3/4" x 2", 3 1/4" high, together with a preserve spoon, maker Gwendoline Whicker (Cornwall), London 1955, with stylised tulip finial and fig shaped bowl, 6" long, and a pair of Georgian scissor sugar nips, maker's mark WC only, 5ozs 2dwts total (3) £100-150 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A PAIR OF EDWARDIAN PRESENTATION SPOONS, maker's mark HW, Sheffield 1908, the finials cast as a young girl holding a palm and large flower on open entwined stems with mask terminals to the rounded square bowls, 7 1/4" long, 4ozs 4dwts total, together with a Victorian butter knife, maker Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1850, filled handle (pair and one) £80-120 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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AN EDWARDIAN CIGAR CASE, maker H. Woodward & Co. Ltd., Birmingham 1909, of plain rounded oblong form, all-over bright cut engraved with scrolling foliage enclosing a slightly raised central shield engraved "G. Slater", 5" x 3 1/2", 7ozs £150-200 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A CAPSTAN INKWELL, maker's mark rubbed, London 1916, of typical form, the hinged tortoiseshell cover with pique work ribbon tied swag and vacant panel, 4" diameter £120-160 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A SET OF SIX FRENCH "MANCHES A COTELETTES", early 20th century, in Louis XV style with rocaille stamped and filled handles, possibly by Louis Ravinet and Ch. Denfert, indistinctly marked, steel grips and screw, 3 3/4" long, cased £60-80 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A LEFORT AND GROMIER SILVER PLATED CHRISTENING MUG, of plain flared cylindrical form, the reeded "S" scroll handle with mermaid thumb rest, decorated in low relief with shell, mask and foliate strapwork enclosing an oval panel engraved "GEH", manufacturer's stamp to base, two further marks to handle, 3 1/2" high over handle, cased £80-120 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A PAIR OF CHINESE WHITE METAL BOXES, stamped 85 and other marks, both of oval form, one chased and repousse with two dragons chasing the flaming pearl, the other with chrysanthemums, each lift-off cover with a raised oval vacant panel, 3" x 2 1/2", 2" high, 6ozs 19dwts total £120-180 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A COCKTAIL JIGGER, maker Roberts & Belk, Sheffield 1913, with plain "U" shaped bowls, one engraved "P", 4" high, 2ozs 10dwts £60-80 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A LADY'S ART DECO LILAC GUILLOCHE ENAMEL EXTENSIVE BOUDOIR SET, maker's mark HDC, Birmingham 1923/24, comprising a pair of clothes and hair brushes, comb and circular bevelled hand mirror, cased, a pair of candlesticks, 4" high, with capstan inkwell and pen (unmarked), cased, and six piece manicure set (buffer stamped Sterling) on circular enamelled stand, 5" high £250-400 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A LATE VICTORIAN DRESSING TABLE BOX, maker William Comyns, London 1884, of plain oblong form with crimped rim, the hinged slightly domed cover chased and repousse with scrolling foliage enclosing an engraved monogram and opening to reveal an unfitted interior, the sides similarly chased, retailed by Asprey & Sons, 3 1/4" x 4 1/2", 5ozs 12dwts £120-180 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A GEORGE IV CADDY SPOON, maker Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham 1819, in Fiddle and Thread pattern with oblong bowl, 2 3/4" long, together with another Fiddle Thread and Shell pattern caddy spoon, maker George Unite, London 1845, 3 1/4" long, a Fiddle pattern caddy spoon, maker George Unite 1851, 3 1/2" long, another, probably J. Lawrence & Co., Birmingham 1825, with escallop shell bowl and engraved handle, 3" long (4) £100-150 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A GEORGE IV CADDY SPOON, maker possibly Wm. Welch, Exeter 1823, in Old English pattern, 4" long, together with another, maker's mark J.S., 3" long (2) £80-120 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A LATE GEORGE III CADDY SPOON, maker Joseph Taylor, Birmingham 1803, the shield bowl wrigglework engraved with a vacant shield and handle engraved "C", 3" long, together with a sugar or cream ladle, Sheffield 1971, 4" long and another, maker George Unite, Birmingham 1878, with bright cut engraving and engraved "L", 4" long, 1oz 4dwts total (3) £80-100 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A LATE VICTORIAN SUGAR CASTER, maker Walker & Hall, Birmingham 1898, of single girdled cylindrical form with lift-off pierced cover, and acanthus and scroll repousse lower section on a domed foot, 6 3/4" high, 6ozs 12dwts £100-150 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A PAIR OF LATE VICTORIAN GRAPE SCISSORS, maker Wakely & Wheeler, London 1887, cast with mythical figures, 6 1/4" long, 3ozs 5dwts, cased (Illustrated) £120-180 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A COMPOSITE SEVEN PIECE ARTS AND CRAFTS DRESSING TABLE SET, maker Liberty & Co., Birmingham marks, each piece heavily engraved with a wavy line and dot border enclosing similar engraved central panels, and comprising circular bevelled hand mirror, hair and clothes brush and comb (1916), button hook (1917), oblong double compartment ring box (1912), 6" long, and tapering cylindrical hair tidy with lift-off cover (1915), 4" high, 6ozs 9dwts, together with an almost matching pair of candlesticks, maker W.H. Haseler, Birmingham 1918, with fixed sconces on flared fluted stems and engraved bases, 6 1/4" high, loaded (9) (Illustrated) £350-500 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A LATE VICTORIAN HAND MIRROR, maker Harris Bros., London 1896, the circular bevelled mirror plate in a frame chased with a vignette of three children playing a cello, violin and flute below a pillared arch, raised rim, rococo scroll chased handle and with wirework and acanthus leaf surmount, 11 1/2" high, mirror 5 3/4" diameter (Illustrated Page Thirteen) £100-150 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A GEORGE IV TOILET BOX, maker Joseph Heriot, London 1823, of plain cylindrical form, the lift-off cover later bright cut engraved with scrolling foliage enclosing a monogram, 2 3/4" diameter, 1 1/4" high, 4ozs 2dwts £80-120 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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OF HUNTING INTEREST- a set of eight place card holders, maker Barker Ellis Silver Co., Birmingham 2000 (Millennium mark), the plain oblong stands surmounted by an owl, horse, fox, salmon, stag, hare, hound and pheasant, 1 1/2" wide, 6ozs 2dwts total, cased £120-180 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A LATE VICTORIAN CURLING TONGS SPIRIT WARMER, maker's mark H&A, Birmingham 1894, of plain rounded oblong form with heavy spot hammered ground enclosing a roundel engraved with a monogram, hinged and opening to reveal two hinged gilt metal struts, 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" £60-80 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A CONTINENTAL WHITE METAL DRESSING TABLE BOX, crowned lion rampant sinister, crowned shield and two other marks, of plain oblong form, the sides chased with eighteen panels enclosing figures at various pursuits, the base and hinged cover chased with a couple standing beside a brazier with two cherubs in attendance, a swan and boat at their side, unfitted interior, 5 3/4" long, 5ozs 5dwts, together with another circular box, maker's mark C & A, Birmingham 1924, the hinged tortoiseshell cover with pique work vacant scroll panel, raised upon four supports, 3 1/4" diameter (2) £120-180 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A LATE VICTORIAN BUTTER BOAT, 930 standard, maker's mark WM, London import marks 1899, the oval boat surrounded by two cast and applied cherubs, and raised upon four knurl feet, 3 1/4" long, 2ozs 14dwts £80-120 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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AN EDWARDIAN CLEAR GLASS SCENT BOTTLE, maker Williams Ltd., Birmingham 1903, of globular form with swagged slice cutting enclosing strawberry cut panels, silver mount and hinged cover repousse with an art nouveau maiden beside a well within flowerhead and scroll panels, with inner stopper, 5 1/4" high £80-120 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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AN EDWARDIAN EASEL BACK MIRROR, maker's mark indistinct, Birmingham 1904, the bevelled cartouche plate with stamped and pierced scrolling foliate applique frame with vacant panel to centre top, 12 1/2" x 9" overall £120-180 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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AN EASEL BACK MIRROR, maker Keyford Frames Ld., London 1989, the bevelled oval plate with stamped and pierced scrolling foliate applique frame with vacant panel to centre top, 12 1/2" x 9 1/2" overall £100-150 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A HIP FLASK, maker C.S. Green & Co. Ltd., Birmingham 1944, of plain canted oblong section with patent action screw off hinged cover, 4" x 3" overall, together with a matchbox case, maker's mark JGR, Sheffield 1981, with lightly brushed finish, 3" x 1 3/4" (2) £120-160 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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OF SHAKESPEARE INTEREST - An Edwardian silver mounted inkwell, maker Fenton Bros. Ltd., Sheffield 1902, the end standards engraved "This piece of oak is part of a beam taken from Shakespeares' Birth-House during the alterations, AD 1857", the other with a verse from Hamlet, Act V, Scene II "... and this should teach us Thieves...", the rough hewn oak beam (4 1/2" x 2 1/4") hollowed out and encasing a green glass inkwell with matching silver collar, the plain stepped oblong mahogany base with brass stringing and slide base enclosing a mss. letter dated 1898 from George Berry, Auctioneer, Barrow in Furness, base 8" x 5 1/2" (Illustrated Page Thirteen) £200-300 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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AN EDWARDIAN DRESSING TABLE BOX, maker's mark HM, Birmingham 1903, of shaped serpentine form, the cover repousse with the Cherub Choir within a scrolling foliate border, hinged and opening to reveal the original pleated and ruched green silk interior, the sides repousse with art nouveau stylised poppy heads and raised upon four trefoil feet, 5" wide, 4ozs 12dwts £150-200 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A BABY'S SPOON, maker Georg Jensen, London import mark 1963, in Acorn pattern with loop handle, 4" long £60-80 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A PEDESTAL TAZZA, maker Deakin & Deakin, Sheffield 1919, of shallow shaped circular form with pie-crust rim, on a single knopped stem and swept foot engraved with a presentation inscription dated 1923, 5 1/2" high, 8" diameter, 12ozs 11dwts £100-150 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A PAIR OF PEDESTAL TAZZE, maker Ackroyd Rhodes, London 1914, of shaped circular form with bobbin cast rim over ovolo and swag pierced and foliate engraved borders, centrally engraved with Bradford City Coat of Arms and motto "Labor Omnia Vincit", raised upon knopped stems and stepped circular bases, 8 1/4" diameter, 5 1/2" high, 30ozs 5dwts total, en-suite with an epergne, maker Ackroyd Rhodes, London 1913, the foliate pierced trumpet vase with two scrolling arms engraved with the Coat of Arms and presentation inscription to "... Alderman Geo. H. Robinson ... Lord Mayor ... 1915", on a low domed foot, 15 1/4" high, 28ozs 11dwts (3) £500-600 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A SALVER, maker Cooper Bros. & Sons, Sheffield 1922, of shaped circular form with pie-crust rim raised upon three flat knurl feet, 10 1/4" diameter, 16ozs 17dwts £150-200 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A LOW PEDESTAL TAZZA, maker Viners, Sheffield 1996, of shaped circular form with cast fruiting vine rim enclosing pierced and engraved scroll border on a low domed foot, 8 1/2" diameter, 14ozs 6dwts £150-200 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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A FRUIT BOWL, maker Deakin & Deakin, Sheffield 1921, of squat baluster form, the everted shaped rim pierced with scrolling foliate and raised upon four outcurved feet, 8" diameter, 3 1/2" high, 18ozs 10dwts £200-300 (plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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