Objets de Vertu and antique collectibles in silver
In addition to the items appearing on this page, you may be interested in reviewing our collections of vinaigrettes, snuff-boxes and other boxes of various kinds. Other categories with their own pages are seals and writing implements, buttons and buckles and wearable silver generally.
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A circular seal box containing a seal, London 1823 by John Jago, engraved with the name of William John [Richardson], Count De La Cruz and the initials GP beneath a crown for Gregor MacGregor self styled Cazique of Poyais. Richardson was appointed Poyaisian Ambassador to London in 1823. More information on MacGregor and the colony of Poyais is available on request |
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A bo'sun's call of customary form, unmarked. Engraved 'From Capt Josling, Com[mande]rs Packin & Hunter" and on the reverse, a naval cannon. Naval records give Josling's ship's name (H.M.S. Euryalus) and indicate a China Trade origin because the ship's commissioned life under Captain Josling's command was spent in Chinese and Japanese waters in the years 1862 - 1863 (the time he was served by the other Ship's officers — termed 'Commanders' in the inscription). Josling was slain on board the Euryalus during the Bombardment of Kagoshima (15-17 August 1863). Price: £1,150.00 |
3790 |
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An oval cruet frame with three glass bottles, fully marked London 1801 by Richard Cooke. Price: £850.00 |
3351 |
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An engraved bodkin circa 1700 initialled MH 1709, by MM conjoined. Price: £820.00 |
2887 |
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A cased silver filigree folder with a miniature almanac (1817) unmarked circa 1700. Price: £750.00 |
8801 |
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A cased apothecary's balance with silver pans and complete set of weights and (later) glass measure from Young and Son, Royal Scalemakers, 5 Bear Street, Leicester Sq the pans by Thomas Meriton, London 1809. Price: £695.00 |
6412 |
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A heavy toast-rack with complex gadrooned borders, London 1825 by Joseph Angell, crested with a demi-eagle, in beak a rose. Price: £625.00 |
3757 |
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An 'aide-memoire' engraved with Crystal Palace on the front and curlicues to the rear, Birmingham circa 1851, by Wheeler and Cronin. Price: £595.00 |
3068 |
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An engraved bodkin initialled EB circa 1620, marked ?B. Price: £590.00 |
2885 |
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An engraved bodkin initialled S circa 1620. Price: £580.00 |
2886 |
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A silver gilt dog-whistle decorated with a spaniel's head in relief by Phipps and Robinson, London 1804. Price: £555.00 |
2137 |
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A silver paperknife with gold initials, London 1877 by Frederick Kingston Gurney, the initials for Hannah de Rothschild (1851-90) - for a time the richest woman in Britain. Full description and provenance. Price: £545.00 |
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A good bosun's call, Birmingham 1875 by Hilliard and Thomason. Price: £495.00 |
3298 |
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An engraved taperstick, by C.T. and G. Fox, London 1843. Price: £450.00 |
3282 |
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A pair of thread winders engraved with a rose, London circa 1720 by TH (gothic script) --- attributed to James Thomasson flourished 1717-1750. Price: £395.00 |
3524 |
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A pair of steel snuffers with spring-loaded cutting mechanism with silver plaque and silver handles circa 1780, the plaque inscribed 'By His Majesty's Royal Letters Patent Cope & Cutler'. Price: £395.00 |
6772 |
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A diamond shovel by Heath and Middleton, Birmingham 1903 also incised '13079'. Price: £375.00 |
9820 |
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A collapsible leather-encased brass telescope for rifle-mounting by Steward, 406 Strand, London No 270, with presentation plaque to Q.W.R.V, No 8. (Broadwood) Company, 1st Ladies Prize. Sergeant A. Anderson, 13th Augt 1862 Price: £375.00 |
8090 |
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A curious oval milk-can with parallel sides and a clip mounting for a belt by Gibson and Langman (?), London 1890. Price:  |
2547 |
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A toast rack of unusual design engraved with gingko leaves, Sheffield 1887 by Charles Edward Nixon, retailed by Manoah Rhodes and Son of Bradford. Each component is individually marked. Price: £325.00 |
3650 |
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An engine turned apple-corer with screw-in blade by John Tongue, Birmingham 1841 initialled LR. Price: £325.00 |
1604 |
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A silver thimble commemorating the wedding of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert, 1840 (unmarked). See Lot 146, Edwin Holmes Collection (Christie's, 31st May 1995). Price: £310.00 |
3521 |
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A collapsible shaving brush in silver case, London 1807 by RB (probably Richard Buckton), crested twice with a stag trippant. Price: £295.00 |
3777 |
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A silver-mounted glass vase with starcut pedestal base and hobcut bowl by William Abdy II, London 1792. Price: £295.00 |
1546 |
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A silver handbag frame chased with patterns and florets by SM (device below), Amsterdam 1840. Price: £295.00 |
6107 |
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A paper knife or page cutter with shaped ivory handle London, 1812 by John Jago. Price: £265.00 |
2985 |
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A Dutch chatelaine-hook by IK, Hoorn 1775. Price: £250.00 |
2358 |
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A needle-point carefully encased in a folding holder fully marked for Sheffield 1908 by Charles William Fletcher with Registration number 520103, for use as a napkin clip. Price: £245.00 |
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A circular oak box inset with a medal (metal) commemorating the fire at York Minster in 1829. Price: £225.00 |
3167 |
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A medicine spoon London, 1873 by George Adams initialled CSH. Price: £225.00 |
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A medicine spoon London 1872 by Henry Holland. Price: £225.00 |
2772 |
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A French hanging tea-strainer with border of shells and scrolls Paris 1819-39, 1st standard by O over W, heart and crossed swords between. Price: £225.00 |
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A 19th century silver combination cylinder-lock probably Middle Eastern, unmarked circa 1880. Price: £225.00 |
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A brightcut threadwinder circa 1800, unmarked. Price: £225.00 |
6582 |
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A squat circular silver box with finely decorated front grille and plain rear grille and internal breath-activated mechanism creating a whirring sound; unmarked, early 19th century. Price: |
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A medicine spoon, London 1872 by Henry Holland. Price: £225.00 |
3484 |
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A finger guard, Birmingham circa 1800 by Joseph Taylor (maker's mark only). Price: £225.00 |
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An Australian napkin ring with birds and a butterfly maker J.M. Wendt, Adelaide and Broken Hill circa 1890. Price: £220.00 |
1662 |
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Miniature fire-irons as depicted in Houart (L'Argenterie Miniature Ill. 215) circa 1690 unmarked. Price: £220.00 |
1060 |
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A mysterious dispenser of unusual form with spout and bifurcated handle by Harry Atkin, Sheffield 1912 and Registration No: 555685 -- perhaps a dessert drizzler. Price: £210.00 |
1409 |
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A brightcut needle case Birmingham, circa 1800 by Samuel Pemberton.. Price: £210.00 |
2874 |
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A silver-mounted glass cruet bottle, the silver top richly decorated — with original glass bottle, apparently unmarked circa 1770. Price: £195.00 |
3343 |
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A pair of napkin rings modelled as belts Sheffield, 1884 by James Dixon and Sons. Price: £195.00 |
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A cased pair of napkin rings by Charles Stewart Harris, London 1889 initialled EDL and JDL in monograms. Price: £195.00 |
9018 |
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A pair of cuff-links each prick-initialled HC (or CH) by PP, maker's mark only, provincial. Price: £185.00 |
2704 |
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A pair of French cased napkin rings, engine-turned and inscribed MONSIEUR and MADAME. Maker V over D in a lozenge with sausage between, each engraved on the inside '23 Juin 1887', the original case by F. Ducot, Bordeaux. Price: £180.00 |
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A Russian purse of silver mesh on a floral frame in the English manner Moscow 1825-1827 by unknown maker EE (Cyrillic). Price: £180.00 |
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A pair of heavy napkin rings by C. H. Cheshire, Birmingham 1881, the contemporary case by W.C. Travers,jeweller, silversmith and optician of Southport (retailer). Price: £165.00 |
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A pair of napkin rings with piercing and engraved decoration by C. Cheshire, Birmingham, 1888 initialled R. Price: £150.00 |
9017 |
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A pin-cushion with chased border of flowers, Birmingham circa 1810, by Joseph Taylor. Price: £140.00 |
3067 |
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A Royal Assurance menu-holder by HCF Ltd, London 1919. Price: £130.00 |
1932 |
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A pair of heavy plain napkin rings b Kemp Brothers, London 1937, both stamped inside KEMP BROS, UNION ST, BRISTOL. One engraved inside 'From Mum, Dec. 1938', the other engraved similarly for 'Nov 1938'. Price: £120.00 |
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A pair of napkin-rings engraved with stylised fronds and flowers by Archer, Martin and Marsh, Sheffield 1907, one initialled EWT. Price: £120.00 |
8953 |
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A steel-bladed palette-knife with tortoise-shell handle & silver oval cartouche circa 1780. Price: £110.00 |
6411 |
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An Old Sheffield Plate papboat, c.1770. Price: £95.00 |
3176 |
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A miniature oval filigree tray unmarked, nineteenth century. Price: £95.00 |
2168 |
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A 'LIMA' silver shilling dated 1745 . Price: £85.00 |
3528 |
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An engine-turned napkin ring London, 1873 by William Evans crested with a stork, in beak a sprig. Price: £75.00 |
2895 |
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A napkin ring engraved with flowers by Briddon Bros, London 1881. Price: £75.00 |
1789 |
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A smoker's companion with prodder, stamper and cheroot holder Birmingham 1903 by G. E. Walton Ltd. Price: £75.00 |
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A napkin ring engraved with 2 parallel bands of decoration between 2 rows of dots by Gibson and Langmann, London 1886. Price: £58.00 |
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A reeded perfume funnel with plated end, unmarked circa 1800. Price: £45.00 |
3290 |
| A medicine glass engraved with Tea- and Tablespoon measures in a treen case decorated with a coat of arms embodying a chevron circa 1840. Price: |
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A quill cutter in a mother-of-pearl engraved case with steel blade marked by Harrison Brothers and Howson, circa 1865. Price: £25.00 |
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