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A& J Zimmerman Ltd Antique Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver tobacco box, an addition to our smoking related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver tobacco box has a plain circular rounded form.
The subtly convex anterior and reverse surfaces of the box are plain and unembellished.
This antique box retains the original hinged hallmarked cover with a plain thumbpiece to the anterior surface.
The interior of the box retains the original gilding.
Condition
This antique silver tobacco box...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Niello Enamel and Silver Shoe Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver vesta case in the form of a shoe; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collecti...
Category
Antique 1850s Russian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Trinket/Table Snuff Banana Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver trinket/table snuff box modelled in the form of a banana; an addition to our diverse silverware collection
This exceptional and rare antique sterling silver box has been realistically modelled in the form of a banana.
The surface of this silver snuff/trinket box has a satin finish and bears features reflecting the curvilinear nature of the banana's peel.
This antique sterling silver banana...
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
1900s Austro-Hungarian Silver Spice Tower
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian silver spice tower; an addition to our silver Judaica collection.
This exceptional antique Austro-Hungarian silver spice box has been modelled in the form of a tower.
The cuboid shaped spice box is ornamented with exceptional silver filigree work within a plain arched frame.
This impressive vessel is fitted with a hinged door embellished with contemporary engraved initials.
The upper portion of this impressive antique silver spice tower is embellished with four articulating flag designs encompassing a tapering paneled chute.
The tower's chute is ornamented with further filigree and rope twist decoration and terminating with a scalloped knop to an undulating guidon shaped flag.
The spice compartment surmounts a plain wirework style pedestal, accented with a further scalloped knop.
The square shaped foot is ornamented with filgree decoration and supported by four plain semi-spherical feet.
The hallmarks struck to the surface of this Austro-Hungarian silver spice tower include:
Maker's mark: EE (untraced)
Silver quality/purity mark: Dianakopf mark (.800, 800/1000)
Assay mark: A6 (Brno/Brünn - Czech Republic)
A spice box is used to hold sweet-smelling herbs/spices and can be fashioned in many forms. As of the 16th century a very common form is that of a tower, influenced by developments in architecture. The spice tower is used to bring comfort to a Jew as they transition through Sabbath to their new week, receiving their extra soul...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
1890s German Silver Spice Tower
By H. Meyen & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive German silver spice tower, an addition to our silver Judaica collection.
This exceptional antique German silv...
Category
Antique 1890s German Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Box by Wang Hing
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver dragon box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases
This fine antique C...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Tobacco Box by William M Hayes
By William Hayes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver tobacco box has a plain circular rounded form.
The underside of this box has a subtly concave form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets.
The surface of this antique silver tobacco box is plain and unembellished.
This silver tobacco tin or box retains the original sprung flush hinged hallmarked subtly convex cover, which opens by applying gentle pressure to each side.
The interior of the box retains the original gilding.
This antique Edwardian piece is an exceptional example for its type.
Condition
This antique tobacco box 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 and part hallmarks struck to the interior of the box are all very clear.
Dimensions
Diameter 8.7cm/3.4"
Height 2.4cm/0.9"
Weight
3 troy ounces/92.7g
Maker: William M Hayes...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy and Spoon (1914)
By Reid & Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver tea caddy and spoon; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique George V ste...
Category
Vintage 1910s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
1840s Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by John Tongue
By John Tongue
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Windsor castle; an addition to our collectable box...
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian 'Ardenter prosequor alis' Motto Engraved Sterling Silver Cigar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver cigar box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver box has a plain rectangular form with rounded ends.
The surface of this impressive and unusual antique cigar box...
Category
Antique 1890s English Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Combination Vesta and Tobacco Box
By Smith & Bartlam
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver combination vesta and tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver tobacco box has a plain circular rounded form.
The upper portion of this antique silver...
Category
Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Purse Vinaigrette
By John Lawrence & Co. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse, an addition to our silver boxes collection
This antique Georgian silver vinaigrette...
Category
Antique 1810s English George III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Austrian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
By Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austrian 800 standard silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our silver smoking related silverware collection.
This exceptional sterling silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
This Georg Adam Scheid silver and enamel cigarette case has a subtly curved form offering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets.
The anterior cover is embellished with an exceptional original enamel panel depicting a female wading through a vast amount of water, holding in her hands her skirt, boots and parasol.
The posterior cover is ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'THW.'
The rounded sides of this cigarette case are plain and unembellished.
Each cover features a plain rounded thumbpiece in addition to a hallmarked push fit catch, which when released reveals two hinged compartments.
This impressive example of continental silverware...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Silver, Enamel
John Wilkinson Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Purse Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver gilt vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an addition to our silver boxes collection.
This exceptional antique William IV sterling silver gilt vinaigrette has been realistically modelled in the form of a purse.
The surface of this antique vinaigrette...
Category
Antique 1830s British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian 1901 Sterling Silver Pig Vesta Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a pig; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a pig.
This impressive Edwardian vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the pig's skin and anatomical features.
The back of the pig incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover with a textured match striker to the anterior surface.
The interior of the cover of this exceptional silver box is gilded.
Condition
This antique Edwardian vesta case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks including the foreign manufacture mark struck to the underside of the body are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. The maker's mark has wear in keeping with location.
Dimensions
Length 7.6cm/3"
Width 2.8cm/1.1"
Height 4.6cm/1.8"
Weight
1.7 troy ounces/53.7g
Maker: Unknown
Date: 1901
Origin: Chester, 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 Early 1900s English Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Style 1960s Sterling Silver Cigarette Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver cigarette box in the Art Deco style; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver cigarette box has a plain rectangular form onto four bracket style feet.
The surface of this impressive silver box is embellished with impressive engine turned decoration.
The box is fitted with two hallmarked hinged covers each embellished with further panels of engine turned decoration in addition to an applied leaf border which continues across a central plateau.
The interior of each solid silver cover features a paralleling band of engine turned decoration in addition to the part hallmarks; decoration to the posterior surface of a cover is an indication of the fine quality of a piece.
The central plateau is surmounted with an impressive shaped handle, in the Art Deco style.
The body of this exceptional box features the original cedar wood lining.
This antique Art Deco cigarette box has a weighted base and retains the original leatherette covering to the underside.
The box is supported by four impressive cast silver, Art Deco style stepped bracket feet.
By virtue of its size this versatile vintage cigarette box could be used for a multitude of functions.
Note: The majority of such boxes have a wood lining to the cover; it is a sign of quality when boxes have an unlined, solid silver covers.
Condition
This vintage silver cigarette box...
Category
Vintage 1960s British Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s Russian Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique Russian silver tea caddy has a cuboid shaped form with rounded shoulders.
The surface of this silver tea caddy has a...
Category
Antique 1890s Russian Other Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
19th Century Sterling Silver Locking Biscuit Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Swedish silver locking biscuit box; an addition to our silver teaware collection
This exceptional...
Category
Antique 1840s Swedish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wilcox Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our collectable silverware collection.
This exceptional vintage sterling silver...
Category
Vintage 1940s British Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
Padgett & Braham Ltd Vintage 1965 Sterling Silver Cigarette Box
By Padgett & Braham Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Elizabeth II English sterling silver cigar box made by Padgett & Braham Ltd; an addition to ...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box
By James Barclay Hennell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a boar; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This magnificent antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a boar.
This impressive antique vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the boar's coat of fur and anatomical features.
The back of the boar incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover which opens to reveal the serrated panel/match striker.
The secondary hallmarked hinged panel opens to reveal the original gilt interior; this is faciliated with a thumbpiece modelled in the form of the boar's tail.
Such magnificent period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body, in addition to part hallmarks to the interior of each hinged cover are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nathaniel Mills Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver card case made by Nathaniel Mills; an addition to our range of collectable silverware
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver card case has a rectangular shaped form.
The surface of this collectable card case is embellished with fine and impressive chased and embossed scrolling leaf and floral decoration on a matte background.
The anterior surface of the case incorporates the Scott Monument depicted in relief.
The decoration to the reverse of the case incorporates a shaped, scroll bordered cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initals 'MVFT'.
The shaped sides of this piece are embellished with plain scrolling borders.
This antique silver card case...
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Scent Bottle/Pill Box /Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver combination scent bottle / pill box / vinaigrette; an addition to our diverse collectable silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver combination vinaigrette / pill box / scent bottle has an oval barrel shaped form.
The body of the vessel is embellished with applied plain broad girdles replicating the details of the bilge and quarter hoops, which provide anchor points for the original link chain.
The piece retains the original hallmarked screw fit cover to the scent bottle, conjoined to one of the aforementioned anchor points with a link chain.
One end of the vessel is fitted with a hallmarked hinged cover, which when opened reveals the vinaigrette with the original hinged grille and gilt interior.
The gilded grille is ornamented with a bright cut engraved and pierced decorated bordered scroll and leaf design.
The hallmarked hinged cover to the opposing end forms a pill box and opens to reveal the original gilt interior; this versatile box could be used for a multitude of functions.
The hinged covers to either end of the box are encircled with further applied plain broad borders to the upper portion.
This antique Victorian scent bottle...
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1960s German Sterling Silver Cigar Box
By Gottlieb Kurz
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, unusual and large vintage German sterling silver cigar box with maritime interest; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This fine vintage German sterling silver cigar box has a plain rectangular rounded form in the Art Deco manner.
The surface of this large, impressive vintage cigar box...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Sterling Silver
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
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 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
18th Century Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
By Michael Plummer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique George III sterling silver locking tea caddy has a navette, paneled shaped form.
The body of this silver tea caddy box is embellished with bands of bright cut engraved volute spiraling leaf ornamentation on a matte background to the upper and lower portions; these bands flank a plain undulating bordered panel.
The ornamentation to the surface of the caddy alternates with panels of concave vertical fluted decoration.
This antique Georgian tea caddy is retains the original hallmarked flush hinged covers; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece.
The cover is embellished with further bright cut engraved undulating borders accented with bud motifs, in addition to simplified borders paralleling the domed paneled portion; the domed portions reflects the incurved shape of the body.
This impressive cover is surmounted with a cast sterling silver urn style finial, in the Classic Adams style.
The caddy retains the original fitted fully working lock and functional key.
This sterling silver tea caddy is a highly desirable shape and style.
Condition:
This Georgian silver tea caddy...
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Tea Sets
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
1920s Sterling Silver and Enamel Compact
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and pink enamel compact; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver and enamel compact has a circular form with a swept lower portion.
The anterior surface is embellished with a pink guilloche enamel panel which reflects a wavy concentric ring design, emanating from the centre of the cover.
The sides and underside of this impressive compact are plain and unembellished.
This antique compact opens to reveal the original gilding and integrated mirror.
Condition
This antique pink enamel...
Category
20th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mussel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique sterling silver Vesta case...
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 1829 Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
By Thomas Freeman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our silver boxes collection.
This impressive antique G...
Category
Antique 1820s English George IV Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Antique George V 1915 Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Tea Caddy
By George Nathan & Ridley Hayes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and cut-glass tea caddy, an addition to our silver mounted glass collection.
This impressive antique George V cut-glass tea caddy has a circular rounded form.
The vessel of this antique silver tea caddy...
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Vintage 1910s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique George I Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
By Edward Cornock 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique early Georgian English sterling silver tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection
This dine antique George I sterling silver tobacco box has a plain oval rounded form.
The surface of the box is plain and embellished with fine engraved circular motifs and leaf decoration to the cover hinge.
The flush hinged hallmarked cover is ornamented with the contemporary engraved inscription ‘Richard Smart’ to the centre, in addition to a simplified engraved shell and scrolling leaf design to the shaped thumbpiece.
This impressive Georgian tobacco box has an exceptional color and patination.
This antique tobacco box...
Category
Antique 1720s English Georgian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Roger Briggs 1790s Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
By Roger Briggs
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our collection of silver boxes and cases.
This fine antique Georgian...
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
By George Unite & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our silver boxes collection
This fine antique Victori...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Frederick Marson Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box
By Frederick Marson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver table snuff box; an addition to our diverse silverware collection.
This fine antique sterling silver table snuff box has a rectangular form with rounded corners.
The surface of this Victorian snuff box...
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
17th Century German Silver Gilt Tobacco Box
By Johann Christoph Treffler 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German silver gilt tobacco box; an addition to our 17th century silverware collection.
This exceptional antique 17th century German silver...
Category
Antique 1690s German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
1890s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
By Hilliard & Thomason
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tobacco box has a plain oval rounded form.
The underside of this box is embellished with a bright cut engraved stemmed rose, floral and foliate design; this indicates the high quality of the piece, as typically the underside would remain unembellished.
The upper portion of this antique silver tobacco box...
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Cooper Brothers & Sons Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Commemorative Box
By Cooper Brothers & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, unusual antique Edwardian English sterling silver commemorative box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver commemorative box has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
The subtly domed hinged cover of the box retains the original transfer depicting portraits of King Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark in addition to the coat of arms of Leeds.
The cover is further ornamented with the presentation details ‘7th July 1908, Wilfred L Hepton Lord Mayor, Souvenir of the visit to Leeds, of the King and Queen. Presented by the Lord Mayor’.
The underside of the Edwardian box is embellished with the original engraved inscription ‘Rowntree & Co Ltd, Cocoa & Chocolate Makers...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Chinese Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an addition to our silver boxes and Chinese silverware...
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Westminster Abbey Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Westminster Abbey; an addition to our collectable box collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette has a rectangular shaped form.
The upper plateau of the cover is ornamented with a rare scene depicting Westminster Abbey in relief, all on a matte background.
The sides of the box and cover are encompassed with a continuous band of engraved leaf ornamentation.
The underside of this English silver vinaigrette is ornamented with engine turned ornamentation accented with engraved scrolling leaf decoration, incorporating a central vacant cartouche.
Both the base and cover are embellished with cast and applied leaf decorated borders to the rims.
The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced floral and leaf decorated silver gilt grille and original gilded interior.
This exceptional box is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.
Westminster Abbey, otherwise known as the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a Gothic abbey church in London, England. This facility was built in 960AD and has been developed through history, making its grand stature an iconic location for British monarch coronations.
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This antique sterling silver vinaigrette...
Category
Antique 1840s British Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1733 George II Sterling Silver Toilet Boxes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique George II English sterling silver toilet boxes; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection.
These...
Category
Antique 1730s English George III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$14,999 / set
Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Burmese silver box; an addition to our diverse Asian silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Bu...
Category
Antique 1890s Burmese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Indian Sterling Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian sterling silver cedar lined box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique sterling silver box ...
Category
Antique 1890s Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigar Case
By Wing Nam & Co
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cigar case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) ci...
Category
Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese Export Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Silver
