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Vintage 1968 Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
interior of the shank with the maker's mark 'S&W', the gold guarantee mark (crown), the gold fineness mark
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Wedding Rings
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian copper pudding mold by W.S. Adams & Son
Located in Paris, FR
stamped with the oval retailer's mark: "W.S. Adams & Son, 57 Haymarket, Ironmongers to the Queen
Category
20th Century English Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Antique 1920’s 18ct White Gold & Platinum Zircon Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Zircon & Diamond Ring
9ct White Gold & Platinum Stamped
Makers Mark A & W
Circa 1920's
Category
Early 20th Century English Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique and Vintage Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
mark for Slade & Wolfe (S&W), the gold guarantee mark (crown), the 18k gold fineness mark 750, the
Category
Vintage 1970s English Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian 19 Inch Open Curb Link Albert Chain with T Bar
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain
9ct Rose Gold
Makers Mark W J S
Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Onyx and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Diamond Details: Approx. Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS-SI
Marked: '18'
Maker's Mark: F.W.S
Box: Plain Gift Box
Category
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Silver Plated Napkin Holders, Sheffield, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
" (electroplated nickel silver), Maker's mark F.W.S (Frederick Wilson & Co), Sheffield, circa 1880.
CONDITION
In
Category
Antique 19th Century British Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
MINIATURE 1891 WILLIAM VALE & SONS CRYSTAL STERLING SiLVER PERFUME SCENT BOTTLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
STERLING SILVER:- Sideways Lion for Sterling
MAKERS MARK:- W.V&S for William Vale & Sons
The condition is
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Bottles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Cherub Angel Belt Buckle Belle Epoque Sterling Silver Acanthus Leaf
Located in New York, NY
with a maker's mark of W.S.
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Three-Dimensional Antique Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
mark "N-S-E-W" at the corners. 14K yellow gold. Three-dimensional, 1 2/3" x 1 1/3" x 1/2." A very
Category
Antique 1880s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Victorian Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring
9ct Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Chester 1870
Makers Mark T & S- W H Tandy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Fashion Rings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case, London, c.1853
By Henry William Dee, Thornhill
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, year 1853 (S), Maker's mark H.W.D (Henry William Dee), Retailed by Thornhill, 144 Bond street
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver
H 2.17 in W 2.17 in D 0.6 in
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Makers Mark T & S- W H Tandy & Sons
Lovely, Edwardian single headed snake ring. Coils beautifully
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fashion Rings
Materials
9k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug
By Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
tapering thumbpiece.
The underside of the Art Deco style stepped base bears the retailer's mark 'Harrods
Category
Vintage 1960s British Elizabethan Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Frog Brooch with Emerald Ruby Garnet and Diamond
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
for 14k gold (14k) and the maker's mark 'W.F.S'.
This impressive vintage frog brooch is supplied with
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 0.15 in W 1.96 in L 1.57 in
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Open Curb Link, Heart Padlock Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
hallmarked in Birmingham in 1906, ensuring its authenticity and quality. The maker's mark "W J S" is also
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Link Bracelets
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Weinranck & Schmidt Hanau German Empire 1889 Neoclassical Sterling Jardinière
Located in Miami, FL
the Halbmond und Reichskrone (crown and moon crescent), the maker's mark W.S.H (Weinranck & Schmidt
Category
Antique 1880s German Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 12.3 in W 18.4 in D 10.15 in
Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800
Located in London, GB
mark "W & S JONES OPTICIANS 30 LOWER HOLBORN LONDON". Circa 1800
Complete with 7 brass period drawing
Category
Antique 19th Century British Boxes and Cases
Cut Glass Art Deco Chalice Designed by Keith Murray for Stevens & Williams, 1930's
By Stevens & Williams, Keith Murray
Located in Stratford Upon Avon, GB
bottom and another 8 around the top.
The acid etched mark "Keith Murray, S&W Brierley" can just be
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
Ten Sterling Silver Thimbles, an Amazing Start of a Fantastic Collection
By Charles Horner
Located in York, GB
- hallmarked for Birmingham 1983. The
maker`s mark - W.H.M, for W.H. Manton Ltd., Pittsford Street
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver, Old English & Shell, Soup Ladle, Irish Maker, London, 1903
By West & Son
Located in York, GB
Irish - W & S, for West & Son, Grafton Street, Dublin.
For a better example of the maker`s mark, than
Category
Early 20th Century Irish Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
English Sterling Silver GRAPE SHEARS or SCISSORS Marked:-Sheffield 1904
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in York, GB
. - and just a lion on the top side of the joining screw.
The maker`s mark is W H & Ss Ld.,, for William
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.79 in W 2.29 in D 7.05 in
English Antique Sterling Silver HELMET SHAPE CREAM JUG Hallmarked:-LONDON 1800
By William Vincent
Located in York, GB
mark - W V, for William Vincent.
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A superb, helmet shaped cream jug.
Multi reeded "C
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 4.81 in W 2.68 in D 4.81 in
Sterling Silver, Set of 3 Sweetmeat Dishes, Hallmarked, Birmingham, 1898
By Henry Williamson Ltd
Located in York, GB
guarantee.
Anchor - Birmingham Assay Office mark.
H.W.Ld - Maker`s mark for Henry Williamson Ltd
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver OLD ENGLISH PATTERN - GRAPE SHEARS - Hallmarked:- Sheffield 1930
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in York, GB
handles - a full set on one, and just a lion on the other.
The maker`s mark is W H & Ss Ld.,, for William
Category
Early 20th Century English Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 0.6 in W 2.37 in D 5.16 in
Sterling Silver Pair of Baluster Sugar Castors Hallmarked:-Birmingham 1896
Located in York, GB
- Birmingham date letter for 1896
Anchor - Birmingham Assay Office mark.
The maker`s mark - J.W.C for John
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
English Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Chester Races, Hallmarked:-Sheffield 1898
By William Neale & Son Ltd
Located in York, GB
, with the date letter a
lower case, Gothic "f"
Maker`s mark is W.N, for William Neale & Son, Warstone
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 2.13 in W 1.14 in D 0.56 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond Sapphire 18 Carat Gold circa 1910 Twist Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
: Edwardian, Circa 1900
ORIGIN: United Kingdom
MARKS: Initials: A.W.S 1913, U.S.S 1915
CONDITION: Excellent
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Tea Caddy
By E.G. Webster & Sons
Located in New Haven, CT
legible are W&S, Star, Fleur-de-lis, and faint Lion mark.
Webster Mfg. Co was formed in Brooklyn New York
Category
Antique 1890s American Dutch Colonial Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver Plate
Late Victorian Graduated Five-Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Aurora, Ontario
mark of W.G&S - William Griffith & Sons - which was a Birmingham based jeweller established in 1850
Category
Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Double Albert Necklace Dartboard Medal 18 Carat Gold on Silver
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
, Makers Marks (E.W. & S/H.P)
CONDITION: Excellent
ITEM NUMBER: 20-140
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Faberge Silver Cake Basket
By Karl Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
is marked with the Fabergé stamp in Cyrilic, the work master mark "S.W." for Stefan Wakeva, and the
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shapely Pair of French 1930's Covered Ginger Jars w/Maker's Mark
Located in San Francisco, CA
; underside with maker's mark; each with octagonal domed lid above a conforming body with bulbous mid-section
Category
Vintage 1930s French Vases
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Arrow Brooch
Located in London, GB
Fastening: Tubed Hinge
Marked: '56' i.e. Russian 14ct Gold Mark
Maker's Mark: 'S.W' - Believed to be Fabergé
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s Art Deco Style Danish Sterling Silver Cocktail Accessories Set
By W. & S. Sorensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver set includes:
Maker's Mark: W & S. Sorensen.
Country mark: Denmark.
Silver quality/purity mark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver
Antique Edwardian Cased Sterling Silver Cruet Set by S. W. Smith & Co., 1901
Located in London, GB
set with hallmarks for Birmingham 1901 and the maker's mark of the renowned silversmith S. W. Smith
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.37 in W 10.63 in D 7.49 in
9ct Gold Garnet & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring Set with Faceted Garnet Petals
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Daisy Ring
9ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1920’s
Makers Mark W N
Beautiful, 1920’s
Category
Early 20th Century English Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
Pair of Club Armchairs in 100% Wool Faux Shearling, England circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
100% Wool Faux Shearling from Maharam. Stamped on the back legs with makers mark S and W.H, also with
Category
20th Century English Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Antique Patterned 8mm Band Ring Size P 1/2 (57)
Located in London, GB
Hallmarked: 9ct Gold Birmingham 1919
Maker's Mark: W.J.S
Box: The Vintage Jeweller Gift Box
Category
20th Century Band Rings
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold
George III Sterling Silver Tumbler Cup, 1790
By William Stephenson
Located in Glasgow, GB
domed base. The tumbler is hallmarked with the makers mark W.S (William Stephenson), London assay mark
Category
Antique 1790s British George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century German Solid Silver Four-Light Candelabra, circa 1850, Pair
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
German silver 13 (800+ standard), year 1850-1870, Maker's mark W.C.H & S (Unknown maker).
Category
Antique 19th Century German Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
H 26.19 in Dm 11.82 in
Two Sevres Porcelain Figurines Menacing Cupid and Psyche after Falconet
By Étienne Maurice Falconet, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Paris, FR
. The?porcelain?bases with Sevres mark S 1907.
circa 1917
Dimension: W 5.5 in - D 5.5 in - H 11.8 in
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box, 1893
Located in Bath, GB
beautifully hallmarked for Birmingham 1893 together with the makers mark for S W Smith.
The hinged lid
Category
Antique 1890s Albanian Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
George V 9ct Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, 52.3 grams
Located in Glasgow, GB
the dog clips. The chain, dog clips, and the T bar are stamped with the makers mark 'E.W&S'. The
Category
Vintage 1920s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Cup and Cover, London, circa 1902
By West & Son
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Hallmarked English silver (925 Standard), London, year 1902 (g), Maker's mark W&S (West & Son).
Category
20th Century English Edwardian Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 14.57 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in
Antique Sterling Silver, Edwardian Trombone Link Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Trombone Bracelet
Sterling Silver Stamped
Circa 1900
Makers Mark W J S
Lovely
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Solid Silver Huge Two Handled Cup and Cover, London circa 1902
By West & Son
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Hallmarked English silver (925 Standard), London, year 1902 (g), Maker's mark W&S (West & Son).
Condition
Category
Early 20th Century English Rococo More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver
H 14.69 in W 7.09 in D 11.42 in
9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Night & Day Floral Patterned Curb Bracelet Heart Padlock
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet
9ct Rose Gold Stamped
Circa 1900
Makers Mark W J S
This is a stunning
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Link Bracelets
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
0.97 Carat Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring, Antique, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold shank.
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the maker's mark (A.W.C&S
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Sterling Silver Ship Nautical Cigarette Case 53.2 Grams Nielloware
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
:- W.H.S William Henry Sparrow- H Williamson Ltd ,
Town / city mark:- Birmingham
Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Richard Woodman Burbridge of Harrods Ltd in 1938.
The original knives bear the maker's mark 'Harrods
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Brush Mirror Set, 1934
By W G Sothers Ltd
Located in London, GB
the makers mark W.G.S Ltd.
W G Sothers Ltd registered their mark in July 1920.
It comes complete
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Pair of Aesthetic Fire Dogs by the English Maker William Tonks & Sons, 1900’s
Located in London, GB
the facade with the marks W T & S and sunburst mark for William Tonks & Sons.
WT&S, W. Tonks & Sons
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 13.39 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in
19th Century English Oak & Brass Letter Rack Holder by William Tonks & Sons
Located in Pearland, TX
& Sons. Maker's mark W. T & S impressed on reverse. It's decorative and functional, perfect as a gift or
Category
Antique 19th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
H 5 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Omega Gold-Plated Vintage Constellation with Gold Pie Pan Dial 167005
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Includes Solid Gold Medallion
Gold Omega "Pie Pan" Dial
Features Gold Tic Marks and Hands (S, M, H) w/ Onyx
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Antique T-Bar Albert Chain in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, articulating via a large jump ring and struck with the maker's mark 'W.H&S' and the 9k gold fineness mark.
A T
Category
Vintage 1910s Pocket Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Works of Shakespere Imperial Edition by Charles Knight Vol II with Illustra
Located in Dallas, TX
., W.P. Frith R.A., C.R. Leslie A.R.A., D. MacLise R.A., E.M. Ward R.A., C. Clint A.R.A., H.S. Marks
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
20th Century Antique George V Sterling Silver Salver by Wakely & Wheeler
By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
retailer's mark 'Harrods, London S.W.'.
The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the a branch of the British Army
Category
Vintage 1910s British George V Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1920s George V Pair of Sterling Silver Peppers
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of copper.
The underside of each pepper shaker bears the retailer's mark '15" HR V, W.S.&CO
Category
Vintage 1910s English Tableware
Materials
Silver
Art Deco 1920s 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Hexagonal Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
PLAT’ (18 karat gold and platinum), bearing makers mark “W.G&S”, circa 1925
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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