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Padgett & Braham Ltd Vintage 1965 Sterling Silver Cigarette Box
Padgett & Braham Ltd Vintage 1965 Sterling Silver Cigarette Box

Padgett & Braham Ltd Vintage 1965 Sterling Silver Cigarette Box

By Padgett & Braham Ltd

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver cigar box made by Padgett & Braham Ltd; an addition to ...

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Vintage 1960s English Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Biscuit Box (1814)
Antique George III Sterling Silver Biscuit Box (1814)

Antique George III Sterling Silver Biscuit Box (1814)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III sterling silver biscuit box; an addition to the Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique ...

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Antique 1810s English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George VI Sterling Silver Playing Card Box (1937)
Antique George VI Sterling Silver Playing Card Box (1937)

Antique George VI Sterling Silver Playing Card Box (1937)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver playing card box; an addition to the 1930s antique silverware collection. This exceptional antique Geor...

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Vintage 1930s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case
1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case

1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection This exceptional antique French silver vesta case has an elongated asymmetrical form, realistically modelled in the form of a mussel shell. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the vesta are embellished with engraved decoration replicating the contours of the natural shell. This fine antique silver vesta...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Antique Enamel and Silver Filigree Box, Circa 1820
Antique Enamel and Silver Filigree Box, Circa 1820

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...

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Antique 1820s English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mussel Vesta Case
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mussel Vesta Case

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...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920s Sterling Silver and Enamel Compact
1920s Sterling Silver and Enamel Compact

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...

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20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Sterling Biscuit Barrel by Liberty & Co Ltd
Antique Sterling Biscuit Barrel by Liberty & Co Ltd

Antique Sterling Biscuit Barrel by Liberty & Co Ltd

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver Arts and Crafts style biscuit barrel made by Liberty & Co Ltd; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver biscuit barrel has a circular rounded form onto a plain circular spreading foot. The body of the antique silver biscuit box has a subtly planished finish and is encompassed with two applied Arts and Crafts style borders. The ornamentation to the barrel incorporates four applied circular designs, featuring further interlacing and bead designs, in addition to a central quatrefoil motif. This antique box retains the original hallmarked push fit cover surmounted with a button style finial. This exceptional antique silver biscuit barrel...

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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Roger Briggs 1790s Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Roger Briggs 1790s Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

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...

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Antique 1790s English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Pheasant Sugar Boxes
Antique Sterling Silver Pheasant Sugar Boxes

Antique Sterling Silver Pheasant Sugar Boxes

By Israel Segalov

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large pair of antique English import cast sterling silver pheasant sugar boxes; part of our diverse ornamental silverware collection These magnificent, fine and impressive antique cast sterling silver sugar boxes have been realistically modelled in form of a pair of pheasants*. The cock and hen pheasant have been embellished with impressive decoration reproducing the details of each bird's plumage and anatomical features. These exceptional antique silver boxes are fitted with the original push fit heads/covers. Such hallmarked examples of this size with detachable covers are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. These magnificent large silver pheasants...

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Vintage 1930s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Austro-Hungarian 1824 Silver Box
Antique Austro-Hungarian 1824 Silver Box

Antique Austro-Hungarian 1824 Silver Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian silver box, an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique silver box...

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Antique 1820s Austrian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Atkin Brothers Antique 1920 Sterling Biscuit Box
Atkin Brothers Antique 1920 Sterling Biscuit Box

Atkin Brothers Antique 1920 Sterling Biscuit Box

By Atkin Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver biscuit box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique sterling silver biscuit box has a plain oval form. The body of the antique silver biscuit box...

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Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s German Silver and Enamel Card Case
1940s German Silver and Enamel Card Case

1940s German Silver and Enamel Card Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine vintage German silver and enamel card case; part of our boxes and cases collection. This fine German vintage card case has a rectangular book ...

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Vintage 1940s German Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique German Sterling Silver Owl Sugar Box 1907
Antique German Sterling Silver Owl Sugar Box 1907

Antique German Sterling Silver Owl Sugar Box 1907

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique German cast sterling silver owl sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection. This magnificent and large antique cast German silver sugar box, in sterling standard, has been realistically modelled in form of an owl. This antique silver box has been embellished with fine details reproducing the plumage, in addition to the bird's anatomical features. This exceptional antique silver sugar box is fitted with the original push fit head/cover, retaining the original bead eyes. The hallmarks struck to the sleeve of the cover and body of this large sterling silver owl box include: Maker's mark: MS (untraced) City mark: Wertheim City, Germany* Importer's mark: GB (George Bedingham) Silver quality/purity mark: .925 (sterling, 925/1000)** Assay mark: Acorn (London, England) Date mark: G (1907) Such large examples are rare to the market; this magnificent box is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. This antique silver owl...

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Antique Early 1900s German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Yellow Gold Pearl and Turquoise Pill Box Circa 1815
Antique Yellow Gold Pearl and Turquoise Pill Box Circa 1815

Antique Yellow Gold Pearl and Turquoise Pill Box Circa 1815

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...

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Antique 1810s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box
Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box

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...

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Antique 1890s Burmese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

George VI 9 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Powder/Mirror Compact by Cartier
George VI 9 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Powder/Mirror Compact by Cartier

George VI 9 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Powder/Mirror Compact by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 0.06 carat ruby, 0.24 carat diamond and 9 karat yellow gold mirror/powder compact made by Cartier; an addition to our Cartier collectables...

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Vintage 1940s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

1733 George II Sterling Silver Toilet Boxes
1733 George II Sterling Silver Toilet Boxes

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...

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Antique 1730s English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century, 1920s Antique German Silver and Enamel Box
20th Century, 1920s Antique German Silver and Enamel Box

20th Century, 1920s Antique German Silver and Enamel Box

By Louis Kuppenheim

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 900 standard silver and enamel box; an addition to our diverse range of continental silverware. This exceptional antique German 900 silver box has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. The sides and underside of this enamel box are embellished with engine turned decoration. The cover is embellished with an impressive hot enamel panel depicting a bi-plane* in flight over an air field...

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Vintage 1920s German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By John Tongue

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our silver boxes collection This excepti...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1870s Antique Chinese Export Silver Card Case
1870s Antique Chinese Export Silver Card Case

1870s Antique Chinese Export Silver Card Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection The anterior surface of this rare Chinese silver card case is ornamented with chased oriental figures amidst bamboo and foliate designs, accented with a fenced area and simplified structures, all on a matte background. The ornamentation incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche. The posterior surface of this silver card case is embellished with an exceptional chased decorated segmented iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, also all on a matte background. The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...

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Antique 1870s Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Silver

9k Yellow Gold and Ruby Compact by Boucheron (1964)
9k Yellow Gold and Ruby Compact by Boucheron (1964)

9k Yellow Gold and Ruby Compact by Boucheron (1964)

By Boucheron

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 9 karat yellow gold and 0.86 carat ruby compact made by Boucheron - boxed; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection. This exceptional vintage 9 karat yellow gold case has a rectangular form, with a convex base and cover. The surface of the box is embellished with impressive engine turned decoration. This exceptional gold compact is fitted with an impressive flush hinged cover; the flush hinge indicates the high quality of the piece. The anterior edge of the cover features a push fit catch ornamented with an impressive collet set 0.86ct cabochon cut ruby. This impressive compact opens to reveal the original integrated bevelled mirror and powder compartment; this compact can be used without the original inset, detachable gold powder holder. The interior rim of the case bears the renowned maker's/retailer's mark 'Boucheron', in addition to full London hallmarks to the base. This exceptional Boucheron compact...

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Vintage 1960s British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box

By Cooper Brothers & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual and rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver estate/housekeepers box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This e...

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique European Silver Sugar Box
Antique European Silver Sugar Box

Antique European Silver Sugar Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique European silver sugar box modelled in the form of a stork; part of our collection of silver bird sugar boxes This exceptional, fine and impressive antique cast 800 standard silver sugar box has been realistically modelled in form of a stork. The silver box is embellished with fine details reproducing the bird's plumage and anatomical features. The body of the bird is further ornamented with impressive cast silver hinged wings; the hinged components indicate the high quality of the piece. This exceptional and large antique silver stork sugar box is fitted with the original push fit head/cover. Condition This antique stork...

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Antique 1890s European Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Vinaigrette, Oval Form, Circa 1800
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Vinaigrette, Oval Form, Circa 1800

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Vinaigrette, Oval Form, Circa 1800

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 1800s 18k yellow gold vinaigrette; an addition to our collection of gold boxes and cases. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique 1...

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Antique Early 1800s Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

George V Sterling Silver Table Trinket Box
George V Sterling Silver Table Trinket Box

George V Sterling Silver Table Trinket Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver trinket box in the form of a table; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique sterling silver trinket box has been modelled in the form of a 20th century table/cabinet. The surface of this antique trinket...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box -  Circa 1900
European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box -  Circa 1900

European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box - Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique European sterling silver and enamel singing bird box; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique sterl...

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Antique Early 1900s European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique English Sterling Silver Fox Boxes
Antique English Sterling Silver Fox Boxes

Antique English Sterling Silver Fox Boxes

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique English sterling silver fox boxes; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection...

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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique German Sterling Silver and Enamel Dressing Table Box
Antique German Sterling Silver and Enamel Dressing Table Box

Antique German Sterling Silver and Enamel Dressing Table Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German sterling silver and enamel dressing table box; an addition to our diverse range of antique silver boxes and cases. This exceptional German sterling silver dressing table box has a cylindrical form with a domed cover. The surface of the body is embellished with an impressive blue hot enamel panel incorporating scrolling leaf and floral decoration. This antique box is fitted with the original hinged cover embellished with exceptional hot enamel ornamentation, all framed with a plain border. The domed enamel panel to the cover depicts a female in draped layered clothing interacting with a male figure, examining harvested fruits. The interior of the box retains the original gilding. The hallmarks struck to the underside this exceptional box include: Maker's marks: Horn icon(untraced) Silver quality/purity mark: 935, sterling * National mark/reichsmark: Crescent moon and crown (Halbmond und Krone) Dutch Import Duty Mark: ZI (sterling, used from 1953) Condition This antique German box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The enamel panels are in perfect condition. The original gilding details to the body of the box have natural wear in keeping with age. The German hallmarks and Dutch import hallmark struck to the underside of the body are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of German silverware...

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Vintage 1930s German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Dressing Table Box (1910)
Antique George V Sterling Silver Dressing Table Box (1910)

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...

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Vintage 1910s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Cockerel Sugar Box (1882)
Victorian Sterling Silver Cockerel Sugar Box (1882)

Victorian Sterling Silver Cockerel Sugar Box (1882)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique sterling silver cockerel sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware ...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Charles II Silver Counter Box (Circa 1670)
Antique Charles II Silver Counter Box (Circa 1670)

Antique Charles II Silver Counter Box (Circa 1670)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and rare antique Charles II English silver counter box; an addition to our 17th century collection. This exceptional and rare antique Charles II silver counter ...

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Antique 1670s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Kenilworth Castle Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Antique Victorian Kenilworth Castle Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Antique Victorian Kenilworth Castle Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By Gervase Wheeler

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Kenilworth castle; an addition to our collectable box collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette...

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Antique 1830s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Antique Queen Anne Style English Sterling Silver Box
20th Century Antique Queen Anne Style English Sterling Silver Box

20th Century Antique Queen Anne Style English Sterling Silver Box

By Robert Frederick Fox

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver box made in the George I style, an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver box has a plain circular form in the George I style. The surface of the box is plain and encircled with applied molded decoration. This impressive George I style box is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover ornamented with a plain circular elevated panel to the center. The hinge is ornamented with a shaped undulating design in conjunction with the cover and the body. The box secures closed with a hallmarked hinged catch to the anterior edge, reflecting the same design to that of the posterior. This impressive example of antique silverware is an exceptional replica of an early Georgian...

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Vintage 1910s English George I Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 1850 Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case
Antique 1850 Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case

Antique 1850 Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case

By Cronin & Wheeler

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver commemorative card case featuring The Crystal Palace; an addition to our range of collectable silverware...

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Yellow Gold, Garnet, Ruby, Hardstone and Glass Scent Bottle, circa 1845
Antique Yellow Gold, Garnet, Ruby, Hardstone and Glass Scent Bottle, circa 1845

Antique Yellow Gold, Garnet, Ruby, Hardstone and Glass Scent Bottle, circa 1845

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive 18 carat yellow gold, 0.43 carat garnet, 0.08 carat ruby, green coloured hardstone and glass scent bottle; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection This exceptional 18 carat yellow gold antique scent bottle has a has a plain flask shaped form. This antique opalesque glass scent bottle is fitted with a fine and impressive yellow gold cylindrical collar and domed hinged cover, which opens to reveal the original push fit glass stopper. The rim of the collar, cover and mounted foot are embellished with impressive leaf designs. The surface of the cover is ornamented with impressive scrolling leaf decoration on a matte background, incorporating quatrefoil shaped floral motifs comprised of four collet set green-coloured hardstones. Each quatrefoil shaped design is embellished with a collet set cabochon cut ruby to the centre, totalling 0.08ct. The domed upper portion of the cover is further ornamented with an impressive scrolling leaf bordered floral design, comprised of five collet set green hardstone petals with an impressive 0.43ct round faceted cut garnet to the centre, collet set in relief. Condition This antique gold scent bottle...

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Antique 1840s Bottles

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal

Antique French 20K Gold Snuff Box, Engine Turned Design, Circa 1870
Antique French 20K Gold Snuff Box, Engine Turned Design, Circa 1870

Antique French 20K Gold Snuff Box, Engine Turned Design, Circa 1870

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 20 karat tri-coloured gold snuff box; an addition to our 19th century collection. This exceptional antique French 20k yellow gold snuff box has an oval shaped form. The body of this antique box is embellished with panels of engine turned and tooled decoration, incorporating circular and floral motifs. Each incurved cornered panel is encompassed with applied simplified foliate festoon and column style borders, accented with tri-colored gold highlights. This impressive antique 20ct gold box...

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Antique 1870s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique Carnelian and Yellow Gold Vinaigrette Circa 1820
Antique Carnelian and Yellow Gold Vinaigrette Circa 1820

Antique Carnelian and Yellow Gold Vinaigrette Circa 1820

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 1820s 12k yellow gold and carnelian vinaigrette; an addition to our collection of silver boxes and cases. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique 12k yellow gold vinaigrette has a cylindrical form. The surface of the sides, base and cover of this impressive antique vinaigrette are encompassed with concentric bands of tooled decoration, accented with punched circular motifs. The underside of the antique box features an impressive chased tiered floral motif, accented with further tooled decoration. The upper plateau of the cover is ornamented with an impressive collet set carnelian panel to the centre. The hinged cover opens to allow access to the original, hinged pierced decorated grille. Condition This 19th century antique gold vinaigrette...

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Antique 1820s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique English Sterling Biscuit Box
Antique English Sterling Biscuit Box

Antique English Sterling Biscuit Box

By Martin Hall & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver biscuit box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver biscuit box has a circular rounded form onto a circular spreading foot. The body of the antique biscuit box...

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Vintage 1910s British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Nathaniel Mills Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Nathaniel Mills Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Nathaniel Mills Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By Nathaniel Mills

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Newstead Abbey; an addition to our collectable box collection. This exceptional antique William IV silver vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The cover of this fine Nathaniel Mills vinaigrette is embellished with a scene of Newstead Abbey in high relief. The sides and the underside of the box are ornamented with panels of engine turned decoration, accented with an impressive elongated applied thumb piece ornamented with leaf and bud designs. The decoration to the underside incorporates a rectangular vacant cartouche. Both the base and cover are embellished with applied moulded borders. The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced decorated silver gilt grille. The vinaigrette retains the original gilding to the surface and interior. A former Augustinian priory which is known as the ancestral home of Lord Byron. This Abbey, situated in Nottinghamshire, is now publicly owned by the local Council and houses a museum displaying a tribute to Byron memorabilia. Condition This antique Nathaniel Mills vinaigrette is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The decoration is very sharp and very crisp. The original gilding is in exceptional condition, in keeping with age. There is some discoloration to the interior of the grille, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the interior are all very clear; the nature of this piece dictates the location of the part hallmarks to the underside of the grille, resulting in the maker's mark and lion passant being partially visible. Reflections in photographs may detract from this fine example of antique silverware. Dimensions: Length 4.2 cm / 1.7" Width 2.7 cm / 1.1" Height 0.9 cm / 0.4" Weight 1 troy ounce / 30.2 g Maker: Nathanial Mills...

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Antique 1830s British William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique German Sterling Silver Sugar Box (1927)
Antique German Sterling Silver Sugar Box (1927)

Antique German Sterling Silver Sugar Box (1927)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German sterling silver sugar box modelled in the form of a partridge; part of our collection of s...

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Vintage 1920s German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By Edward Smith

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Abbotsford House; an addition to our collectable box collection This exceptional antique Victorian silver vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The cover of this fine vinaigrette is embellished with a scene of Abbotsford House in high relief. The sides of the box are encompassed with panels of undulating ornamentation. The underside of the box is ornamented with engine turned decoration incorporating a rectangular cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved inscription 'J.E to S.E, 17th April 1821'. Both the base and cover are embellished with applied scrolling leaf decorated borders. The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced decorated silver gilt grille and original gilded interior. A historical country house which was the former residence of renowned novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott, situated in the Scottish Borders...

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Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Jewelry Box
Antique Chinese Export Silver Jewelry Box

Antique Chinese Export Silver Jewelry Box

By Hung Chong & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver jewellery box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver box has a subtly undulating rectangular form. The surface of the box has a planished finish and is embellished with an embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate design to the anterior surface. The decoration to the body continues to the cover, incorporating plum blossom arrangements and an impressive perched bird motif. This antique jewellery box is fitted with the original hinged cover. This exceptional Chinese silver jewellery box is supported by four impressive cast silver feet. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include: Maker's mark: HC (Hung Chong) Artisan workshop mark: QI CHANG (Shanghai) NOTE: We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his help in identifying this exceptional antique piece. Condition This antique Chinese silver jewellery...

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Antique 1890s Chinese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Indian Silver Card Case
Antique Indian Silver Card Case

Antique Indian Silver Card Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver card case; an addition to our diverse Asian silverware collection This fine antique Indian silver card case has a shaped rectangular form. The anterior surface of this case is embellished with a fine and impressive chased decorated panel depicting a scene with four characters in a boat above a shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary bright cut engraved initials ‘EH’. The reverse surface is ornamented with a chased decorated panel illustrating a male and female character in period Asian dress clasping each other under a tree canopy. The shaped sides and border to both the anterior and reverse surfaces are plain and unembellished. This antique silver card case is fitted with a hinged cover. Condition This fine antique solid silver card...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver, Rock Crystal Combination Vinaigrette/Thread Spool Holder
Sterling Silver, Rock Crystal Combination Vinaigrette/Thread Spool Holder

Sterling Silver, Rock Crystal Combination Vinaigrette/Thread Spool Holder

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver and rock crystal combination vinaigrette/thread spool holder in the form of a carriage lamp; an addition to our diverse collectible silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver combination vinaigrette / thread holder has been realistically modeled in the form of a carriage lamp. The body of the vessel is embellished with impressive chased scrolling leaf decoration, accented with plain silver borders. The anterior surface of the antique silver holder bears a feature bezel set cabochon cut rock crystal panel, displaying the initials MAUD; this protruding panel replicates the location of the lamp's light. The posterior of the vessel features an impressive hallmarked plain belt loop/hook fastening. The piece retains the original domed hinged cover ornamented with tiered panels embellished with further scrolling leaf decoration. The cover is surmounted with a plain ring loop attachment and opens to reveal the original thread spool. The underside of the lamp is fitted with a hallmarked hinged cover, which opens to reveal the vinaigrette with the original push fit grille and gilding. The grille is ornamented with an engraved and pierced decorated floral rosette design. The interior of the antique vinaigrette cover bears a Victorian lozenge mark which certifies the patent of the design on 8th September 1869 with the UK Patent Office. Condition This antique thread spool...

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique German Silver Dog Sugar Box Circa 1890
Antique German Silver Dog Sugar Box Circa 1890

Antique German Silver Dog Sugar Box Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique silver sugar box modelled in the form of a dog; part of our collection of silver animal sugar boxes. This magnificent, fine and impressive antique cast silver sugar box has been realistically modelled in form of a dog*. The silver box is embellished with fine details reproducing the dog's coat and anatomical features. This exceptional and large antique silver dog...

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Antique 1890s German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette (1835)
Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette (1835)

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette (1835)

By Nathaniel Mills

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver gilt castle top vinaigrette depicting Dryburgh Abbey; an addition to our collectable box collection. This excepti...

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Antique 1830s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George V Vesta Case by Horace Woodward & Co in 9K Gold - 1919
Antique George V Vesta Case by Horace Woodward & Co in 9K Gold - 1919

Antique George V Vesta Case by Horace Woodward & Co in 9K Gold - 1919

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...

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Vintage 1910s British George V Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Peanut Box by S J Rose & Son
Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Peanut Box by S J Rose & Son

Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Peanut Box by S J Rose & Son

By S.J. Rose & Son

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive, collectable vintage English 9 karat yellow gold box; an addition to our boxes and cases collection. This impressive vintage English 9 karat yellow gold box has been realistically modelled in the form of a peanut shell or monkey nut. The body of this antique gold box...

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Vintage 1960s British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique French Gold and Enamel Vesta Case, circa 1900
Antique French Gold and Enamel Vesta Case, circa 1900

Antique French Gold and Enamel Vesta Case, circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 14 karat gold and enamel vesta case, an addition to our boxes and cases collection. This exceptional antique French 14-karat yellow gold and enamel vesta case has a plain rectangular form with a chamfering upper portion. The anterior and posterior surfaces of this antique vesta case...

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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880
Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of Chinese silverware. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) box has a plain rectangular form. The surface of the body is encompassed with exceptional chased oriental Chinese dragon designs amidst clouds, all on a matte background; each panel bears a plain and unembellished border. This antique silver box is fitted with a hinged silver cover, bearing a continuation of cloud ornamentation to the side panels. The upper plateau of the cover is ornamented with two further dragon designs accented with impressive emanating whiskers, incorporating a circular vacant cartouche to the centre. By virtue of its size this versatile box could be used for a multitude of functions. The box features a solid silver base which is plain and unembellished, apart from the feature hallmarks; a solid silver base is a sign of quality. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese box...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By Nathaniel Mills

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Abbotsford House, an addition to our collectable box collection. This exceptional antique silver vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The cover of this fine vinaigrette is embellished with a scene of Abbotsford House in high relief. The sides of the box are encompassed with bands of chased scrolling leaf ornamenation. The underside of the box is ornamented with engine turned decoration incorporating a plain rectangular vacant cartouche. Both the base and cover are embellished with applied scrolling leaf decorated borders. The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced decorated silver gilt grille. The vinaigrette retains the original gilding; this has worn with age in a sympathetic fashion to an aesthetically pleasing mellow color. This exceptional vinaigrette was crafted by the renowned silversmith Nathaniel Mills. A historical country house which was the former residence of renowned novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott, situated in the Scottish Borders. Condition This antique vinaigrette is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the interior and part hallmarks to the underside of the grille are all very clear. Dimensions Length 3.8cm/1.5", width 2.6cm/1", height 1cm/0.4". Weight 0.8 troy ounce/26.3g. Maker: Nathanial Mills...

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Antique 1830s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Flag Vesta Case
Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Flag Vesta Case

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Flag Vesta Case

By Joseph Walton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver and enamel flag vesta case; an addition to our maritime silverware collection. This antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular rounded form. The anterior surface is embellished with a central enamel design depicting British Navy Code of Signal flags: 'Blue Ball' - a white flag with a blue center, a red flag with a yellow St George's Cross and a blue field with a central horizontal white stripe. These flags represent the individual letters 'S', 'R' and 'J'; their combined definition is untraced. The posterior surface of this antique vesta case is plain and unembellished. This fine silver flag...

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Boxes, Antique George IV '1823'
Sterling Silver Boxes, Antique George IV '1823'

Sterling Silver Boxes, Antique George IV '1823'

By John Reily

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique George IV English sterling silver boxes; an addition to our 19th century silverware collection. These exceptional and rare antique George IV sterling silver boxes have a plain rectangular form. The surface of each silver box is plain and unembellished, with applied thread decoration to the lower rim. Each box is fitted with a plain hinged hallmarked cover, ornamented with further applied thread decoration to the upper rim. The upper plateaus of the covers are individually embellished with an impressive contemporary bright cut engraved crest: one bears out of a ducal coronet a wyvern below the motto 'Avi Numerantur Avorum' - The forefathers of our forefathers are numbered and to the other an eagle regardant with wings extended grasping an escutcheon charged with a lion's head, below the 'Virtute et Robore' - By Virtue and Strength. By virtue of its size these versatile 19th century boxes could be used for a multitude of functions. Such original boxes of this period and size are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition These antique silver dressing table...

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Antique 19th Century English George IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Combination Scent Bottle / Vinaigrette
Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Combination Scent Bottle / Vinaigrette

Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Combination Scent Bottle / Vinaigrette

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver combination scent bottle / vinaigrette; an addition to our diverse collectable silverware collection This exceptional and large antique Victorian sterling silver combination vinaigrette and scent bottle has an oval cylindrical shaped form. This exceptional bottle is comprised of a cut glass body, overlaid with impressive sterling silver covering embellished with pierced and embossed floral decoration, incorporating interlacing scrolling leaf and daffodil designs. The piece retains the original hallmarked screw fit cover to the antique scent bottle...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Coin Purse
Victorian Sterling Silver Coin Purse

Victorian Sterling Silver Coin Purse

By William Summers 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver coin purse; an addition to our silver boxes collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver coin purse has a tapering rounded form. The rounded surface of this antique purse is embellished with textured details reproducing the fine definition of the purse's fabric. The upper portion of the body is embellished with a sterling silver gilt border, replicating the formation of the rivets and fleur-de-lis design. This impressive case/purse is fitted via two silver gilt ring loops with the original impressive sterling silver round link chain, incorporating a ring loop attachment to the apex. The silver case secures with a push fit catch and opens to reveal the original segmented coin purse interior. This exceptional antique silver coin purse...

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Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box
1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box

1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box

By Heng Li

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver box with lock; an addition to our oriental silver collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) locking box has a rectangular form. The surface of this antique box with lock is embellished with a chased decorated matte texture with a variety of embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate designs to the sides, including cherry blossom and iris arrangements. The upper surface of the cover is ornamented with an embossed and chased decorated scene depicting a grassy terrain surrounding a tree with fan shaped leaves by the side of a winding stream, with a traditional Chinese crane...

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Antique 1890s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Greyhound Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
Victorian Greyhound Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Victorian Greyhound Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our range of silver boxes and cases. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. This antique cigarette case has a subtly curved form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets. The anterior cover is embellished with an exceptional hot enamel scene depicting two greyhound style canines in a rural setting. The posterior surface of the case is ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'G.W.C.R' and the date '11th Feby 1886' The rounded sides of this cigarette case are plain and unembellished. This antique enamel cigarette case...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Niello Enamel and Silver Shoe Vesta Case
Antique Niello Enamel and Silver Shoe Vesta Case

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...

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Antique 1850s Russian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver