James Fenton

Antique George III quality brass face oak longcase clock by William Lister having a quality oak case with an arched top, two turned columns, ...

Antique George III quality mahogany longcase clock by Dan Williams of Crickhowell having a shaped pediment with three original turned mahogany finials above an arched glazed and maho...

Antique George III quality eight day brass face oak longcase clock having an attractive shaped top with an inlaid shell, oak glazed door flanked by two reeded columns with brass capi...

A fine and impressive set of six antique George V English sterling silver menu / card holders - boxed; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection. These fine antique George V sterling silver menu card holders have circular shaped bases. Each piece is surmounted with an impressive wishbone* shaped design with a paralleling shaped support. The subtly convex bases are encircled with an elevated scalloped border. The weighted bases of these impressive menu holders are fitted with green baize to the underside. This impressive set of antique silver menu card holders is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with two hinged catches. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'Robert Stewart (Jewellers) Ltd, 75 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow'. A wishbone, otherwise known as the furcular, is a forked bone found in birds and some dinosaurs. The main function of the bone is to provide strength between the neck and breast, to protect the creature during battle. The Ancient Romans perceived this bone as a symbol of luck which allowed the progression of breaking a dried chicken wishbone apart whilst making a wish; this procedure determined the person with the bigger half would receive their wish or have good fortune. This tradition has travelled through Europe and is an adopted practice in many countries. Condition These impressive antique menu holders...

Antique George III oak eight day longcase clock having a well proportioned oak longcase with a painted enamel dial depicting pretty roses in bloom, elegantly designed hands, an 8 day...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique German cast sterling silver card/menu holders; an addition to our animal related silverware collection. These exceptional German cast sterling silver menu holders have been realistically modelled in the form of two figures in period, 18th century attire. The surface of one piece is embellished with a gentleman figure raising a filled glass, stood in front of a balustrade with an array of floral and fruit ornamentation around a bottle and further glasses. The second holder is modelled in the form of a maiden walking down some stairs carrying a tea tray. These antique silver menu holders...

Silver Hip Flask. A beautiful gentleman's oval pocket silver hip flask with a curved profile. This exceptional hip flask with plain domed hinged lid with screw bayonet fitting. The h...

Fine antique George III inlaid mahogany eight day longcase clock having a shaped swan neck pediment above an arched glass and mahogany door flanked by reeded columns, satinwood inlai...

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Edwardian English sterling silver menu / card holders - boxed; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection. These exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver menu holders have been realistically modelled in the form of gamebirds, on plain circular bases. The species of birds include: grouse, a snipe, a pheasant and a partridge. Each cast silver bird is embellished with details reproducing the plumage and anatomical features. The birds are further embellished with impressive gem set eyes. These exceptional examples of antique silver are fitted with plain angular supports to the posterior surfaces. Each model surmounds a plain circular plateaued base. This impressive set of antique silver menu holders is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with a push fit catch. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'By Appointment, Mappin & Webb, Regent Street, London, W'. Condition These impressive antique silver menu holders are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The satin interior to the original box has wearing in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of each holder and part hallmarks to each model are very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these silver menu card...

Antique early Victorian 925 sterling silver pair of salt and pepper cellars with blue glass liners. Made in England, London, 1839 Maker: Edward, Edwa...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver coffee pot; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional antique sterling silver coffee pot has a plain tapering cylindrical form with a moulded base, all in the Cassic English George I style. The plain body of this Victorian silver coffee pot...

Antique George III superior quality mahogany inlaid eight day longcase clock having a magnificent quality mahogany case with a pergola shaped top, pretty satinwood inlaid shells, sat...