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An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George V English sterling silver inkwell; part of our antique diverse ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional and rare antique George V English sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of a cat's head emerging from a shoe/boot. The body of this impressive antique inkwell is embellished with applied details reproducing the shoe's stitching to the vamp, laces and tied knot. This large silver inkwell is fitted with an impressive hinged cast sterling silver cover realistically modelled in the form of a cat's head. The cast ornamentation to the cover reflects the cat's fur and anatomical features, and incorporates two coloured dyed inset eyes. This exceptional and rare inkwell was crafted by the renowned silversmiths S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd. The silver cat cover opens to reveal a circular sunken well and hallmarked liner. The interior of this exceptional inkwell retains the original gilding. The sole of the shoe/base bears the original inset oak wood panel to the underside. Condition This antique silver cat inkwell...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver and enamel three piece dressing table set; part of our silverware collection. This impressive antique George V sterling silver and enamel dressing table set consists of a hand mirror, hair brush and clothes brush. Each piece of this ladies dressing table set is embellished with an exceptional panel of white guilloche enamel, accented with a repetitive blue geometric diaper pattern with gold lobed motifs to each incurve. The sterling silver body of each piece is embellished with embossed scrolling leaf designs to the upper and lower portions The antique hand mirror and hair brush have an arched shaped form to a rounded handle; each piece bears further scrolling leaf ornamentation to the lower corners of the arched sections. The handles of the hair brush and hand mirror are ornamented with an impressive panel of solid blue guilloche enamel. The rounded sides and anterior surface of this impressive mirror are plain and unembellished. The mirror retains its original shaped bevelled glass. The clothes brush has an elongated oval shaped form, with a sterling silver hallmarked handle. Each brush bears the engraved markings 'Pure Bristle' and retains the original authentic horse hair bristles. Condition: This antique enamel dressing table set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Each piece has been has been professionally polished. The horse hair bristles to the brushes are in exceptional condition and have seen little sign of use or wear. The enamel panels are in perfect condition. Full hallmarks struck to the rim of each brush and surface of the mirror are very clear; the hallmarks to the mirror have wear in keeping with age and location but remain legible. Dimensions: Hand Mirror length 28.5 cm / 11.2" width 9.1 cm/ 3.6" length of handle 13.5 cm / 5.3" height 1.5 cm / 0.6" Hair Brush: length 24.5 cm / 9.6" width 7.3 cm / 2.9" ength of handle 12.5 cm / 4.9" height 4.6 cm / 1.8" Clothes Brush: length 15.5 cm / 6.1" width 3.6 cm / 1.4" height 3.4 cm / 1.3" Maker: Albert Carter Date: 1938 Origin: Birmingham, England. Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique dressing table set.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection. This exceptional antique glass and silver match striker...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver gallery inkstand; an addition to our ornamental office silverware collection This exceptional antique George V sterling silver gallery inkstand has a rectangular form. This inkstand is fitted with a hallmarked gallery, embellished with impressive panels of pierced angular diaper pattern decoration. The body of the sterling silver inkstand is ornamented with a gadroon decorated border to the rim. The internal frame of the Stand is divided into different sized compartments by pierced decorated dividers reflecting the same design to that of the body. The original hallmarked base has a sliding action which allows it to be removed for cleaning purposes. This antique sterling silver inkstand is supported by four impressive claw and ball feet. The two smaller internal compartments retain the original square glass ink bottles with chamfered edges. The ink bottles retain the original plain hallmarked silver cylindrical mounts fitted with hinged hallmarked covers. The flared rim of each circular cover is encircled with a gadroon style decorated border. Condition This antique inkstand...

A fine and impressive, large antique Edwardian English sterling silver note/letter/paper holder; an addition to our ornamental office collection. This impressive Edwardian sterling silver holder/clip has a plain rounded clip form. This fine example of antique silverware is plain and unembellished, apart from the feature hallmarks to the anterior surface of one side. The large slightly sprung clip has flared terminals with rounded corners. Condition This antique paper holder...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell; part of our antique silver and glassware collection. This exceptional antique George V cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell has a plain square form. The Mappin and Webb inkwell is fitted with an impressive circular hallmarked sterling silver mount and hinged cover. The cover opens to reveal the removable glass ink liner. The large glass body of this inkwell is plain with chamfered corners. The posterior surface of the hallmarked mount bears the retailer's mark 'Mappin & Webb', in addition to the registration number '4933'. Condition This antique Mappin...

Stunning Edwardian Grand Tour style English sterling silver ladies' cased vanity dressing table grooming set of outstanding quality, with attractive shell inlay detail to all lids. ...

Turn of the century Art Nouveau sterling silver bookmark. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark. Dagger blade engraved with interlaced script mono...

Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Ernest Damant, this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver ink stand, features shaped and pierced gallery borders, and two glass ink wells...

This stunning antique cut crystal jar with a sterling silver lid is an elegant vessel to hold your favourite treats. Our clients are always asking how they can incorporate antiques i...

A fabulous and rare desk-top letter clip, perfect for the Hunting or Equestrian devotee, the quality exceptional. Ready to dress the finest of desks. It is of course the crossed h...

American sterling silver inkwell, circa 1880. Four gently curved sides on corner block supports. Cut ornament including scrolls, flowers, and chevrons. Sterling silver neck collar with imbricated leaf borders. Hinged bun cover same; top has chased garland, ribbon, crisscrossing horns of plenty, and laurel wreath surmounted by crown engraved with interlaced script monogram. Marked “Sterling” and Shreve...