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Vintage Sterling Silver Labrador Dog Ornament
By Sarah Jones Silver 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage cast English sterling silver model of a labrador; part of our animal related silverware collection.
This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage silver dog ornament...
Category
Vintage 1980s British Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Swan Menu / Card Holders
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Edwardian English sterling silver swan menu / card holders; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection
These exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver menu/card holders have circular bases.
Each antique menu holder...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Design Style English Sterling Silver Box by Anthony Gordon Elson
By Anthony Gordon Elson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver box/canister, in the design style, an addition to our diverse silver boxes collection.
This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver canister/box has a plain cylindrical form.
The surface of the body is plain and unembellished.
This canister is fitted with the original hallmarked hinged cover embellished with a gilded applied textured panel, in the design style.
The sides of the cover are plain and unembellished, apart from the part hallmarks and plain rounded thumbpiece.
This impressive vintage silver canister retains the original gilt interior.
Condition
This vintage sterling silver canister is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The box has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the box and part hallmarks to the surface of the cover are all very clear.
Dimensions
Diameter 7.7cm/3"
Height 10cm/3.9"
Weight
8.6 troy ounces/268g
Maker: Anthony Elson...
Category
Vintage 1960s British Elizabethan Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection.
This exceptional antique glass and silver match striker...
Category
Vintage 1910s British Paperweights
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Irish Sterling Silver Sugar Basket (1791)
By Matthew West
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III Irish sterling silver sugar basket; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George III Iri...
Category
Antique 1790s Decorative Baskets
Materials
Silver
1920s Sterling Silver and Cut-Glass and Enamel Biscuit Barrel
By P.H. Vogel & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver, cut-glass and enamel biscuit barrel; an addition to our silver mounted glass collection
This exceptional antique George V cut-glass biscuit barrel has a circular rounded form.
The glass box is fitted with a plain cylindrical hallmarked sterling silver mount to the rim.
This antique biscuit barrel...
Category
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1815 Yellow Gold Pearl and Turquoise Pill Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 12 karat yellow gold box with pearl and turquoise; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection.
This exceptional antique 12 karat yellow gold box has a cylindrical form.
The sides of this antique box are plain and unembellished.
This exceptional gold box is fitted with a fine and impressive hinged cover embellished with impressive foliate decoration accented with five clusters of individually set turquoise to the floral motifs.
The surface to the underside is embellished with impressive engine turned decoration in a concentric ring design.
The upper and lower rims of the box is encompassed with eighty-five claw set seed pearls.
This exceptional antique gold pill box...
Category
Antique 1810s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Antique Victorian 1898 Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by John Grinsell & Sons
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver fox inkstand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian silver inkstand / desk standish, has a rectangular form.
This inkstand is fitted with a gallery, embellished with impressive pierced and applied scrolling foliate ornamentation.
The shaped, incurved rims of the body and anterior rim of the sterling silver inkstand are ornamented with a paralleling applied gadroon decorated border.
The surface of the fox silver inkstand incorporates a concave oval pen receiver.
The body of the inkstand incorporates two ink bottle receivers flanking a rectangular stamp box.
The impressive hallmarked ink bottles each have a tapering cylindrical form and are embellished with further pierced scrolling foliate ornamentation; these ink bottles secure to the stand with a screw fitment to the underside.
Each ink bottle is fitted with a plain domed hinged cover and opens to allow access to the original glass liner.
The central sterling silver stamp box...
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 1883 Scottish Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon
By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver Christening bowl and spoon set - boxed; part of our diverse christening silverware collection
This exceptional antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver christening set consists of a presentation bowl and a spoon.
The impressive christening bowl has a cylindrical rounded form, modelled in the form of an antique cream pail...
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver Galleried Double Inkstand
By Robert Frederick Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver galleried double inkstand; an addition to our ornamental office silverware collection
This exceptional...
Category
Vintage 1910s English Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver and 15k Yellow Gold Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Scottish sterling silver and 15 karat gold box; an addition to our diverse silver box collection.
This exceptional Scottish sterling silv...
Category
Antique 1850s Scottish Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Ellis & Co. 1920s Sterling Silver Lyre Candle Holders
By Ellis Jacob Greenberg
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of large antique George V English sterling silver lyre candlesticks; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection.
These exceptional antique George V English sterling silver candlesticks have been modelled in the form lyre.
The upper portion of the stringed instrument is surmounted with a swept oval capital, encompassed with embossed concave batwing decoration.
The capitals retain the original detachable hallmarked push fit sconces, each embellished with thread decorated borders to the rim.
The column of each candlestick features details replicating the opposing scrolling frame and five-strings of the musical instrument.
Each oval swept base is embellished with fluted batwing decoration, accented with further thread decoration to the rim.
These antique candlesticks have weighted bases and retain the original hallmarked silver lined underside.
Such large candlesticks, modelled in the form of lyre, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
These rare sterling silver candlesticks are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and are in exceptional condition. Each candlestick has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the rim of the bases, in addition to part hallmarks to the underside and sleeve of the sconce are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Dimensions
Height 32.3cm/12.7"
Length 15.6cm/6.1"
Width 11.1cm/4.4"
Length sconce 7.7cm/3"
Width sconce 5.7cm/2.2".
Weight
An accurate weight of silver cannot be provided as these candlesticks have filled bases.
Maker: Ellis & Co. (Ellis Jacob Greenberg...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver and Chalcedony Shoe Pin Cushion
By Adie & Lovekin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver pin cushion modelled in the form of a shoe made by Adie & Lovekin Ltd; an addition to our animal related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique sterling silver pin cushion...
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Model of an Irish Setter
By BSE Products
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine contemporary cast English sterling silver model of a setter; part of our animal related silverware collection
This fine contemporary cast sterling silver ornament...
Category
2010s English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Inkwell (1907)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver parcel gilt inkwell made by R & S Garrard & Co; part of our antique silver and glassware collection.
Th...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Musician and Donkey Table Ornament
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine, impressive antique cast Austro-Hungarian silver table ornament; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique cast Austro-Hungarian silver table ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a figure riding a donkey.
This antique silver donkey table ornament is embellished with fine details reproducing the hoofed mammal's hair and anatomical features.
The donkey is ridden by a male figure playing a violin.
This exceptional example of continental silverware...
Category
Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Antique Hardstone and Silver Scent Bottle Circa 1840
By Maquet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver mounted, Chinese carved hardstone scent bottle; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection.
This exceptional hardston...
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Bottles
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dish
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Danish sterling silver bon bon dish made by Georg Jensen in the Arts & Crafts style; an additi...
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Arts and Crafts Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Newcastle English Sterling Silver Sugar Basket
By Thomas Wheatley
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique William IV Newcastle English sterling silver sugar basket by Thomas Wheatley; part of our silver dining collection
This fine antiqu...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Wheelbarrow Bon Bon Dishes
By George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver bon bon dishes in the form of wheelbarrows; an addition to our silver cruet and condiments colle...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Thomas Wheatley Newcastle Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Thomas Wheatley
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George IV Newcastle sterling silver inkstand made by Thomas Wheatley; an addition to our orn...
Category
Antique 1820s English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Antique German Silver Table Pheasants
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique German silver table pheasants, part of our continental ornamental silverware collection.
These exceptional antique cast German silver table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of a pair of pheasants.
Each of the silver pheasant ornaments has been embellished with fine details reproducing the plumage, in addition to the bird's anatomical features.
These exceptional birds are embellished with the original tail feathers; the tails are larger than typical examples of this style.
Both the large cock and hen is further ornamented with impressive cast silver hinged wings; the hinged components indicates the high quality of these pieces.
These exceptional antique silver pheasant...
Category
Antique 1870s German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Antique German Silver Candelabra
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique German 800 standard silver six-light candelabra; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
These exceptional antique German silver candelabra have a square shaped form to a cylindrical column onto a stepped swept square foot.
Each impressive silver six light candelabrum retains the original hallmarked detachable push fit scrolling arms embellished with reed decoration.
The branches (labra) support six circular rounded capitals, each embellished with embossed fluted and floral decoration, all segmented with bead decoration.
The capitals are fitted with the original push fit incurved square sconces, embellished with further reed decoration.
Each capital of these German candelabra centrepieces surmount an impressive square drip pan, featuring identical ornamentation to that of the sconces.
Each silver candelabrum is fitted with a detachable screw fit central elevated capital, bearing the same ornamentation as the aforementioned examples; this detachable screw fit component indicates the high quality of the piece.
These versatile candelabra can be used as candlesticks once the arms are detached.
The Corinthian capital surmounts a Classic column encircled with vertical fluted decoration.
The plain square swept foot is embellished with an applied wreath design, in addition to tied reed decoration to the lower portion.
Both German silver candelabra have weighted bases, as to be expected, and are fitted with green baize to the underside.
The hallmarks to the rim of each antique silver base include:
National mark: Crescent moon and crown
Silver quality/purity mark: .800 (800/1000)
Maker's mark: Unknown
Retailers mark: W. Kluge & Co, Berlin
Such six-light candelabra are highly desirable and becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
These exceptional examples of 1900s silverware...
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian English Sterling Silver Meat Skewers / Letter Openers
By William Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver letter openers/meat skewers; an addition to our Victorian silv...
Category
Antique 1840s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver desk standish has a naturalistic-shaped form.
The surface of the stand is embellished with impressive bright cut engraved scrolling leaf and floral ornamentation, incorporating a scroll bordered cartouche bearing the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of an elephant's head.
The stand is further ornamented with scrolling designs encompassing an oval recess, composing a pen well.
The rim of the body of the sterling silver inkstand...
Category
Antique 1840s British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Set of Four Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By Robert Dicker 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, composite set of four Victorian English sterling silver candlesticks in the Charles II style; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection.
...
Category
Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Charles II Centerpieces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Gilt Tobacco Box
By Hester Bateman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver gilt tobacco box; an addition to our 18th century collection
This exceptional English antique George III sterling silver gilt tobacco box has an oval form.
The surface of this antique box is plain and retains the original gilding.
This antique tobacco box retains the original push fit cover embellished with an impressive shield shaped cartouche displaying the crest of a bull below the engraved name 'F Daw'.
The surface of the cover is further ornamented with impressive bright cut engraved floral festoon and ribbon bow designs.
The rim of the cover is encompassed with a thread decorated border.
This impressive example of Georgian silverware was crafted by the renowned and collectable female silversmith Hester Bateman; such examples crafted by this lady silversmith...
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1830s Antique Baltic Silver Candle Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Baltic silver candlesticks; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
These exceptional a...
Category
Antique 1830s Baltic Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Dutch silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional and large Dutch silver tea caddy has a chamfered rectangular shaped form onto four cushion feet.
The surface of this silver caddy is embellished with embossed and chased decoration depicting figures drinking, conversing and supporting each other in a tavern setting; this ornamentation was influenced by Flemish/Dutch genre...
Category
Antique 1890s Dutch Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver and Rock Crystal Candle Holders Design Style
By Paul Belvoir
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare and unusual pair of vintage English sterling silver and rock crystal candlesticks made in the Design style; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
These exceptional vintage candlesticks, in sterling silver, have a plain cylidrical form, all in the Design style.
The upper portion of each candlestick features a plain cylindrical capital.
The column of each candlestick is comprised of an sypherical rock crystal.
Each unusual and rare column surmounts a plain cylindrical base.
These impressive single ball rock crystal candlesticks were crafted by Paul Belvoir...
Category
Vintage 1980s British Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique German Silver and Erotica Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver and erotica enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of continental silverware
This exceptional antique German 800 standard silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
The anterior cover is embellished with an impressive enamel panel depicting a nude woman with long curling brown hair, grasping a stemmed rose and lounging against a sheer flowing fabric wrap.
The posterior cover and rounded sides of this cigarette case are plain and unembellished.
This case is fitted with a plain rounded thumbpiece and push fit catch, which when released reveals two hinged compartments.
This impressive example of antique silverware retains the original gilt interior.
The hallmarks struck to the interior of this antique German silver cigarette case include:
Maker's mark: LR (untraced)
National mark/reichsmark: Crescent moon and crown (Halbmond und Krone)
Silver quality/purity mark: 800 (800/1000)
Antique cigarette cases such as this are highly desirable.
Condition
This antique German silver cigarette case is an exceptional gauge of silver for its type, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition in keeping with age.
The enamel is in perfect condition.
There are some signs of wear and discolouration to the orignal gilding, as to be expected in keeping with age and use.
The hallmarks struck to the interior of theis German cigarette case...
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
1880s Dutch Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Dutch silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This fine Dutch silver tea caddy has a navette shaped oval form.
The surface of this antique silver tea caddy...
Category
Antique 1880s Dutch Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vase by Elkington & Co (1887)
By Frederick Elkington
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vase with military interest (Durham Light Infantry); an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vase has a tapering cylindrical form to a domed circular spreading foot.
The upper and lower portions of the body of the vase are embellished with embossed and chased stylized scrolling leaf and bead decoration in a swirl design.
The body is further ornamented with a band of six cartouches amidst a shaped border accented with a leaf motif between each; four of the cartouches remain vacant.
To one side there is a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of the Durham Light Infantry amidst the inscription ‘Presented to Officers, 3rd Bn, The Durham Light Infantry’, with the presentation inscription ‘Officers Race, won by, Lieut H J Sowerby, 1887’ to the other side.
The upper rim of this impressive vase is encircled with an applied moulded border to the rim.
The vase retains the original gilt interior.
In 1758 General John Lambton of County Durham first raised the 68th Regiment of Foot as part of the British Army. This later amalgamated with another regiment to become The Durham Light Infantry in 1881.
Condition
This antique Victorian vase...
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Wang Hing & Co. Chinese Export Silver Tea Caddy
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea caddy...
Category
Antique 1890s Hong Kong Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Antique George V Sterling Silver Dressing Table Box (1910)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver dressing table box; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George...
Category
Vintage 1910s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Three-Light Candelabrum Centrepiece
By William Ker Reid
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver three-light candelabrum centrepiece; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This magnificent antique English sterling silver three light candelabrum has a cylindrical tapering, shaped form.
This antique silver centrepiece...
Category
Antique 1820s British George IV Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian English Sterling Silver Game Bird Pepperette
By Charles Henry Townley & John William Thomas
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepperette realistically modelled in the form of a game bird; an addition to our rang...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
1874 Victorian Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
By Thomas White
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tea caddy has an oval shaped form.
The upper and lower portions of the body are encompassed with impressive bright cut engraved broad overlapping leaf decorated borders accented with a band of scallop and trefoil ornamentation in addition to protruding stylized leaf designs to the incurves of the body.
The body of this large tea caddy...
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Pencil (1968)
By William Manton Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II 9-karat gold pencil; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional vint...
Category
20th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold
Antique 1760s Georgian Pair of Sterling Silver Tapersticks (1769)
By Elizabeth Cooke
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English cast sterling silver tapersticks; an addition of our ornamental Georgian silverware collection
These excepti...
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Grish Chunder Dutt 1880s Indian Silver Tea Caddy
By Grish Chunder Dutt
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver tea caddy, an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antiqu...
Category
Antique 1880s Indian Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
1920s Russian Silver and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Salts
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique Russian silver and polychrome cloisonné enamel salts; an addition to cruet and condiment collection.
These fine antique Russian silver salts have a circular tapering form, onto a circular collet base.
The surface of these Russian salts...
Category
Vintage 1920s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a tortoise; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a tortoise.
The plain oval body of this Victorian vesta box is embellished with cast and applied components replicating the details of the tortoise's legs and head.
The anterior surface of this rare box features an applied oval serrated panel / match striker.
The hinged tortoiseshell cover opens to reveal the original gilt interior.
The underside of the body bears the contemporary engraved inscription 'July 1883'.
Condition
This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. There are some blemishes and wear to the original gilding, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are very clear.
Dimensions
length 8.4cm/3.3"
width 5.5cm/2.2"
height 3.2cm/1.3"
Weight
2.4 troy ounces/73.9g (including tortoiseshell cover)
Maker: Thomas Johnson II
Date: 1882
Origin: London, England
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Russian Silver Spice Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver box; an addition to our Russian silverware collection
This exceptional antique Russian silver spice box...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Edwardian English Sterling Silver Bear Pepperette
By Crisford & Norris 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepper shaker realistically modelled in the form of a bear, an addition to our range of silver novelty items
This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver pepperette...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1880s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Lantern Inkwell
By Thomas Smily
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver inkwell in the form of a lantern; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of a lantern.
The cylindrical body of this impressive Victorian ink bottle is encompassed with vertical pales.
This antique ink bottle...
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
1912 Continental Sterling Silver and Transfer Printed Box
By Cohen & Charles
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique continental sterling silver and transfer printed box; part of our continental silverware collection
This antique continental ste...
Category
Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Cradle/Bassinet Dish 1871
By George John Richards & Edward Charles Brown
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver dish modelled in the form of a bassinet/cradle; an addition to our baby related silverware collection
T...
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Bird Table Ornament
By Tane Orfebres
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Mexican sterling silver bird model; an addition to our animal related silverware collection.
This exceptional vintage Mexican cast sterling silver table...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
9k Yellow Gold Horace Woodward & Co Antique Vesta Case
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 9-carat yellow gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection.
This exceptiona...
Category
Vintage 1910s British George V Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Victorian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case in the form of a horseshoe; an addition to our equestrian related silverware collection
This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case is realistically modelled in the form of a horseshoe.
The surface of the body is embellished with embossed decoration reproducing the details of the horseshoe accented with bands of bright cut engraved undulating decoration.
This fine Vesta case is fitted with a functional revolving rowel enhanced spur wheel striker to one side.
The plain shaped hallmarked hinged cover features a subtly curved thumbpiece which secures to the opposing hinge of the hallmarked serrated panel/match striker.
Condition
This antique horseshoe...
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Enamel and Silver Filigree Box, Circa 1820
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique enamel and English silver filigree box; an addition to our silver ornamental collection.
This except...
Category
Antique 1820s English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
1900s Russian Silver Basket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Russian silver basket; an addition to our diverse ornamental silverware collection.
This fine antique Russian silver basket has a circular rounded form onto a circula...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Other Decorative Baskets
Materials
Silver
20th Century Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewelry Box
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver jewelry box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique silver jewelry box, in sterling standard, has been modelled in the form of a dressing table.
The surface of this Edwardian jewelry box is plain and embellished with two applied sterling silver balls to the anterior convex arched surface, replicating the details of the draw handles.
The original hallmarked hinged cover is plain and parallels the shape of the body, opening to reveal the original segmented velvet interior.
The weighted base of this exceptional antique box retains the original leatherette covering to the underside.
The box is supported by four subtly tapering pillar style legs
Note: The majority of such boxes have a wood lining to the interior; it is a sign of quality when boxes have unlined interiors in addition to a solid silver cover.
Condition
This antique silver box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
The box has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.
The original interior and leatherette covering have wear in keeping with age and use.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Edwardian jewelry...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George V Sterling Silver Paperweight / Letter Clip
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver paperweight / letter clip made by Mappin & Webb Ltd; an addition to our ornamen...
Category
Vintage 1910s British Paperweights
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
By Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass match striker, an addition to our ornamen...
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Paperweights
Materials
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne Britannia 'Vento and Vellis' 'Wind and Speed' Silver Tobacco Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Queen Anne English Britannia silver tobacco box; an addition to our 18th century collection.
This exceptional and rare antique Queen Anne English Britannia silver* tobacco box has an oval form.
The surface of the body is plain and unembellished.
This antique tobacco box retains the original push fit cover embellished with an impressive engraved scene depicting an impressive East Indiaman...
Category
Antique Early 1700s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
1900s Russian Silver Posy Holder
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver posy holder; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Russian silver posy holder has a knopped, conical shaped form onto three legs.
The surface of the holder has a frosted finish and is embellished with impressive engraved floral designs to the cylindrical portion.
The upper portion of the body is further ornamented with two applied bands of bead ornamentation.
This impressive Russian posy holder is supported by three hinged legs, each embellished with interlacing scrolling, paralleling engraved decoration.
The feet conjoin once closed to form a ball motif, emanating the knopped terminal to the body.
This antique posey holder...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Russian Vases
Materials
Silver
George V Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand
By Charles Boyton & Sons, Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver gallery inkstand; an addition to our ornamental office silverware collection
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver gallery inkstand has a rectangular form.
This inkstand is fitted with a hallmarked gallery, embellished with impressive panels of pierced angular diaper pattern decoration.
The body of the sterling silver inkstand is ornamented with a gadroon decorated border to the rim.
The internal frame of the Stand is divided into different sized compartments by pierced decorated dividers reflecting the same design to that of the body.
The original hallmarked base has a sliding action which allows it to be removed for cleaning purposes.
This antique sterling silver inkstand is supported by four impressive claw and ball feet.
The two smaller internal compartments retain the original square glass ink bottles with chamfered edges.
The ink bottles retain the original plain hallmarked silver cylindrical mounts fitted with hinged hallmarked covers.
The flared rim of each circular cover is encircled with a gadroon style decorated border.
Condition
This antique inkstand...
Category
20th Century English Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Photograph Frame Art Nouveau Style
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver photograph frame in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our silverware collection.
This fine antique E...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
