John Birmingham

Large clear glass match striker with a sterling silver engraved top by Birmingham silversmith John Grinsell & Sons.

Topped with a decorative Indian man wearing a turban. Makers mark John Gilbert & Sons. Birmingham & London, 1894.

A rare and unusual sterling silver and moulded glass inkwell in the form of a horse hoof. By John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham, 1903. The underside with decorative moulding, de...

The silver gilt grille pierced with a central flower head within scrolling fronds. By John Lawrence, Birmingham, 1829 (one of the first known castle-top Vinaigrettes).

The mark JG&S refers to John Grinsell & Sons, a Birmingham based firm specializing in silver-mounted items, active from 1892 to 1904.

Sterling silver book form Vinaigrette, suspended on chain, by John Taylor & John Perry, Birmingham, England. Four inches suspended on chain.

Heading : Sterling silver snuff box Date : Hallmarked in Bimingham in 1826 for John Bettridge Period : George IV Origin : Birmingham, England Decoration : Embelished with machined de...

An extremely rare Castle Top Vinaigrette made in Birmingham in 1844 by John Tongue. This very rare Vinaigrette is broad rectangular in form and both the sides and base are decorat...

Antique English Silver Mustard Pot Birmingham 1923 John Grinsell. Plain ovoid shape, simple thread upper and lower rims, and handle.

Each print was produced by John Brandard, John (Birmingham 1812 – 15 December 1863 London) was an English lithographic artist who worked to an incredibly high level of sophistication...

The Caddy Spoon has a circular bowl, with raised shaped edge, engraved with stylised foliate motifs. The fiddle pattern handle is engraved with prick dot bands and a set of contempor...

Art Deco sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1934 John Wynn. Large quality engine turn design, good snap closure thumbpiece, gilded interior, Full hallmarks.

We are delighted to offer this lovely original 1952 fully stamped and hallmarked sterling silver St Johns Ambulance swagger stick The top mount has the St Johns Ambulance motif, i...

The bowl of the spoon is modelled as a hoof with a raised pierced gallery. The bowl is also engraved with chequered designs and displays a beautifully shaped handle.

The caddy spoon has a very unusual octagonal shaped bowl, which is engraved with a raying flower head motif in an oval prick dot frame. The fiddle pattern handle is engraved with unu...

Pair of Art Deco crystal glass candlesticks with silver decorated sconce, dated Birmingham 1921 by maker John Grinsell & Co.

The silver blades and forks bear crisp hallmarks including the maker’s initials J.G., the anchor (for Birmingham), lion passant (sterling silver), and the date letter ‘R’ for 1866.

The crystal is made by prominent Birmingham glass maker John Walsh Walsh manufacturing company which operated in Birmingham from 1850 for a hundred years.

This rare box is in excellent condition although there is some rubbing to the hall mark the makers marks are clear. Dated Birmingham 1927, maker John William Barrett.

Hallmarked with English silver marks (925 standard), Birmingham, year 1903 (d), Maker JMB (John Millward Banks).

The Vinaigrette is broad rectangular in form and is engraved on the cover and base with very unusual scroll work designs on a scratch engraved ground, as well as neoclassical oval me...

The Vinaigrette is modelled as a satchel with a buckle clasp on the front and is finely engraved with wriggle work to simulate the satchel. This piece also displays a vacant rectangu...

The bowl of the Caddy Spoon is modelled as a Horses Hoof, with a shaped pierced gallery. The bowl is engraved with foliate designs and the fiddle pattern handle is decorated with pri...

With a star-cut base and faceted stopper sitting inside a sterling silver collar by Birmingham Silversmiths John Grinsell & Sons 1929.

Maker's Marks for prized small box and vinaigrette silversmith, John Shaw Birmingham, 1816-1817 A/F Missing interior fold-out pierced grille and priced accordingly (probably modi...

The underside of the silver plated tray is fully marked for the Birmingham silversmith, John Bishop Chatterley. Excellent condition, the tray spanning 14 1/4" handle to handle x 7...

Heading : Goldsmiths and Silversmiths company inkwell Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1890 John Grinsell and Sons - retailed in London by the Golsmiths and Silversmiths Company.

Keyhole and cover along side of cylinder. John Linwood of Birmingham, England. He is believed to have started making roasting jacks around 1800 and registered his oak tree mark at...

Dimensions Rectangular Napkin Ring Length 5.1cm/2" Width 2.2cm/0.9" Height 2.5cm/1" Square Napkin Ring Width 3.9cm/1.5" square Height 2.5cm/1" Total Weight 3 troy ounces/93g Maker...

Very pretty hand pierced and engraved cake or fruit basket. Maker: John Sherwood and Sons Birmingham.  

Mahogany case Pepper Grinder, in the shape of a milk churn Silver Banded Maker J.G.&S [JOHN GRINSELL & SONS] Hallmarks Birmingham 1914 Good original condition

Maker's marks on base for: John Gilbert & Sons, London and Birmingham. 10" between handles. 3.875 diameter to cup at top.   

Charming RAF sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel compact case An RAF Elizabeth II vintage sterling silver and guilloche enamel powder compact This is a charming piece mad...

Maker's marks under base for John Sherwood & Sons (Birmingham), one of England's most highly prized silver smiths of the 19th century.

Edwardian, sterling silver-mounted, hobnail-cut crystal claret jug, Birmingham, England, 1919, John Grinsell and Sons - makers.

A George V sterling silver-mounted cut glass biscuit box, Birmingham 1927 by John Grinsell & Sons The stylish body of oval form with a slightly domed hinged lid which is raised by a...

The manufacturer is the John Grinsell & Henry Bourne of Birmingham who produced it between 1864 and 1871 before the company became John Grinsell & Sons.  

The cut crystal bottom an intricate button and daisy pattern with cross bars. Hallmarked: Matthew John Jessop, Birmingham, England, 1900-01. Jessop (1894-1910) was also known for m...

Unusual, Art Nouveau, sterling silver-mounted, clear and dark green, hand blown glass decanter, Birmingham, England, 1902, John Grinsell & Sons - makers.

The forks are made from sterling silver, made by the silversmith, John Gilbert, each hallmarked for Birmingham, 1862.

The decanters are of the Georgian style and the stand evidences maker's marks for the well-known firm of John Sherwood & Sons of Birmingham (UK). Both the stand and the decanters are...

Dimensions: Width 10cm/3.9" square Height 9cm/3.5" Maker: John Grinsell and Sons Origin: Birmingham, England Date: 1909 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon req...

An accurate weight cannot be provided as these sterling silver salad servers have glass handles. Maker: John Grinsell & Sons. Origin: Birmingham, England.

Excellent quality painted Papier Mâché tray by Theodore Jennings and John Bettridge. They started in Birmingham and later started a branch in London.

This is a elegant antique English Art Deco silver-plated apparatus serving set by John Collyer & Co Ltd of Birmingham, England, and circa 1920 in date.

Dimensions in cm: Height 18 x Width 17 x Depth 26 Dimensions in inches: Height 7 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 10 inches JOHN BISHOP CHATTERLEY J.B. CHATTERLEY & SONS LT...

An impressive set of 3 English Art Deco cut glass decanters with silver collars fully hallmarked by makers John Grimshaw and dated Birmingham 1927. We are always adding to our 1stdi...

Large, Victorian, sterling silver-mounted hobnail-cut claret jug with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, 1891, John Thomas Heath and John Hartstone Middleton (who worked as Heath and M...

This impressive inkwell was crafted by the Birmingham silversmiths John Thomas Heath & John Hartshorne Middleton of Hukin & Heath, subsequently Hukin & Heath Ltd.

Hukin & Heath were important Silversmiths and electroplaters of Birmingham (1855-1953). Established by Jonathan Wilson Hukin and John Thomas Heath. 

Chatterley & Sons has been operational since the 1850s and was established in Birmingham by John Bishop Chatterley. John was a manufacturer of glass and japanned goods, however by 18...

Hukin & Heath were important Silversmiths and electroplaters of Birmingham (1855-1953). Established by Jonathan Wilson Hukin and John Thomas Heath.

Hukin and Heath were important Silversmiths and electroplaters of Birmingham (1855-1953). Established by Jonathan Wilson Hukin and John Thomas Heath.

Dimensions Length 15.7cm/6.2" Width 12cm/4.7" Height 9.2cm/3.6" Weight Not measurable as weighted base Maker: A & J Zimmerman Ltd (Arthur & John Zimmerman) Date: 1911 Ori...

Dimensions Height 24.5cm/9.6" Width 20.1cm/7.9" Height of internal window 19.2cm/7.6" Width of internal window 14.6cm/5.7" Maker: A & J Zimmerman Ltd (Arthur & John Zimmerma...

Maker: A & J Zimmerman Ltd (Arthur & John Zimmerman). Origin: Birmingham, England. Date: 1918.

Two fascinating 6" 1207 models for measuring the diameter of cable Displays a desirable aged patina, some wear commensurate with use Boxwood frame shows warm biscuit hues and fine ...