Oct 16, 11:32 PM
Auction Preview 16 October 2010
Following items go live on ebay from 20:15BST (19:15GMT) this Sunday:
TG GREEN CORNISHWARE YELLOW GLOBE TEAPOT GREEN SHIELD A vintage T.G. Green Cornish Kitchen Ware yellow & white globe teapot, 2 pint capacity. Very vibrant shade of yellow. Has some issues but still a lovely display piece. Beautiful on display. Has 1 tiny manufacturing fault (a small pit in the rim) to one side and handle has been reglued at some stage but it is a good job and very sturdy. Clean interior. Good lid.
ORNATE SILVER PLATED 6 BOTTLE CRUET CONDIMENT STAND This is silver plated cruet stand for a Georgian/Victorian 6 bottle set. The stand appears to be ‘recent’ manufacture (probably last 50 years) so was probably commissioned as a replacement. Holds 5 bottles of approx 4.9cm diameter and 1 of approx 3.6cm diameter. The carrying handle will be dismantled for shipping but very easy to rebuild (a few seconds time). Gleaming silver, small area of brass bleed to handle.
UNUSUAL DOUBLE STRUCK GERMAN SOLID SILVER SUGAR TONGS An unusual pair of antique German tongs, the pattern being double struck (i.e. both outside and inside of arms have the pattern) and the interior gilt washed. These are 800 standard silver. Made by Bruckmann & Sohne. THIS ITEM IS RELISTED DUE TO NON-PAYMENT No damage, very slight kinks to arms
ORNATE ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER PEPPER POT LONDON 1888 A fine looking sterling silver pepper pot fully hallmarked for London 1888 and made by Horace Woodward & Co (Edgar Finley & Hugh Taylor). No dents or damage, lid fits nice and tightly – some minor knocks to the lid rim but cant be seen when in place on the pot, perfectly useable. Some slight tarnish
VINTAGE MALAY MALAYSIAN SILVER ROSE BOWL This is a lovely early c.20th silver rose bowl from Malaysia bearing the coats of arms of the various states. Exact silver standard unknown. In fine condition with just some minor dents to the silver wirework mesh
VINTAGE MALAY MALAYSIAN SILVER TRAY This is a lovely early c.20th small silver tray from Malaysia bearing the coats of arms of the various states to its rim. Exact silver standard unknown. This piece has no markings that we have found so technically sold as ‘white metal’ No dents or damage, some minor surface marks
VINTAGE MALAY MALAYSIAN SILVER POSY RING This is a lovely early c.20th silver posy ring in 2 sections from Malaysia. Exact silver standard unknown. This piece has makers mark of ‘EH’ as well as the Arabic silver mark. Each section is 11.5cm long and 3.7cm high. A couple of tiny knocks, no real dents or damage.
STERLING SILVER LILY PATTERN TABLESPOON LONDON 1900 A scarce antique sterling silver Lily pattern tablespoon by Wm Hutton & Sons, fully hallmarked for London 1900. Initial ‘B’ to handle. No dents or damage, not excessively used, usual surface marks to bowl.
HARRODS STERLING SILVER & GLASS TEAPOT STAND 1932 A sterling silver and glass teapot stand fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1932 and made by Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge). No damage, if turned upside down you can see the glue etc but its fine right way up!
GOOD DUTCH SOLID SILVER TEASTRAINER NETHERLANDS 1948 A good vintage solid silver tea strainer made in Holland 1948. It is .833 standard silver. No dents or damage
DUBLIN STERLING SILVER FIDDLE TEASPOONS INITIAL A 1882 A pair of antique sterling silver fiddle pattern teaspoons fully hallmarked for Dublin 1882 and made by John Smith. They have an armorial device of a slaves head above a single initial ‘A’. Supplied in a vintage presentation case. Spoons weigh 28g total. Not excessively used, one bowl has some tiny pinprick sized knocks from underside. Case in good order.
CASED STERLING SILVER FIDDLE TEASPOON EXETER 1846 An antique sterling silver fiddle teaspoon fully hallmarked for Exeter 1846 and made by Robert, James & Josiah Williams. No monograms. In later jewelers presentation case. Spoon weighs 19g. Overall good with slight bowl tip wear, no dents. Case has scuffs.
CASED STERLING SILVER QUEENS WEDDING SPOON 1972 A cased sterling silver spoon made to commemorate the Silver Wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth and Philip in 1972. Fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1972. Spoon weighs 19g. Spoon appears to be unused and case in fine condition.
PAIR STERLING SILVER HANOVERIAN TABLESPOONS LONDON 1763 A fine pair of c.18th sterling silver tablespoons by John Innocent, fully hallmarked for London 1763. Armorial device of a paw holding a sphere or ball to rear of handles. Both in lovely condition for age, no dents, not much wear and hallmarks/makers marks fairly clear
C.18TH NORWEGIAN NORWAY SOLID SILVER HANOVERIAN SPOON This is an unusual piece of what we believe to be c.18th Norwegian silver from the markings. The rear of handle has prick dot initials ‘MMF’. Spoon markings are towards bottom of handle and it has a particularly nice ‘double drop’ heel. Some kinks to handle and small digs but it’s a sturdy old piece, silver is quite thick.
SUPERB STERLING SILVER LARGE TABLE SALT LONDON 1881 A beautiful piece by William Hutton & Sons (Edward Hutton) fully hallmarked for London 1881 and complete with Bristol blue glass liner. Made in the Georgian taste, the pierced work frame has bright cut engraved decoration. Silver weight is 74g. Minor dents to the interior base rim area but no dents to the body itself. Glass liner has chips at each of its narrow ends but not so visible when inside the pot.
LOVELY STERLING SILVER SMALL TEA CADDY LONDON 1919 This is a very nicely made piece by Josiah Williams & Co (David Landsborough Fullerton). We presume it is a small tea caddy as it has no spoon slot to its hinged lid. One very shallow dent to body and some minor surface marks, otherwise fine.
STERLING SILVER HOBNAIL GLASS CHERUBS SCENT BOTTLE 1906 An antique sterling silver and hobnail cut glass globe shaped scent bottle fully hallmarked for London 1906. Lid incorporates the Reynolds Angels (Cherubs) pattern. Interior stopper is missing. Slight dents to the silver, glass in super condition, no chips or cracks. No interior stopper but shouldn’t be too difficult to find a new one. A nice looking piece.
ORNATE ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER HAND MIRROR 1902 A very beautiful looking hand mirror by Walker & Hall, fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1902. Would grace any dressing table. Has some holes to the raised embossed work and a couple of dents at sides and top. Mirror surface is fine and useable with just a few small scratches to the glass. It’s still a real beauty.
ORNATE ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER HAIRBRUSH 1905 A very beautiful looking antique hairbrush by M Bros, fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1905. Incorporates ‘hidden face’ detail to the design. Has some holes to the raised embossed work and a few small dents at sides. Bristles are part balding and ‘out of shape’ but still a nice interior decorators piece.
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