French Silver Bodkin Case in the Shape of a Crinoline Lady, circa 1880, Paris

Antique Dutch silver vesta case in the shape of an officers boot. Dated circa 1870. 833 standard silver. With sprung push button opening and striking surface underneath.  

French multi-coloured enamel and silver buckle, Paris, France, circa 1880. Lovely enamelling with an Arts & Crafts flavour on French silver.

Lovely pair of Victorian silver fish servers, in the gadroon pattern, with pierced and engraved blade and fork. Made by Martin Hall and Co of She...

Antique French silver gilt leaf shaped tea caddy spoon, Paris, dated circa 1870 Heavy gauge silver, marked with the Minerva Head and graded 800 standard. Nicely embossed leaf shape...

Victorian 18-carat topped glass scent bottle, dated circa 1880. Heavy quality glass scent bottle with hinged gold lid which has a ducal crest and original owners initials.

Antique Sterling Silver "Letter"Stamp Case Dated 1892 Gorham Rhode Island USA Unique Novelty Silver Stamp Case made as a miniature letter sent from ...

Large silver plate shaped like a boat in a smooth, simple design with a three-dimensional rocaille band on the edge of the raised, exposed rim. Branded by the Diana's head mark, the...

Beautiful antique sterling silver bonkin or perfume case with repousse flowers and leaves. On the rim is the marks Sterling B.B.& B. which stand for Bailey, Banks & Biddle. The famou...

Set of 12 antique French silver hallmarked oyster forks in original case, circa 1885. Maker's mark: "maître orfèvre" (master goldsmith...

A remarkable intricately designed, handcrafted silver box, circa 1880s. We were told that this box is sterling silver and that the makers mark "M" is that of "M. Mayer". Maurice MAYER was a very prestigious silversmith. Research shows that he was an "Orfèvre de l'Empereur", Napoleon Bonaparte, 1860-1870. The Minerva hallmarks are not visible, may have been rubbed off from use and cleaning. No documentation. This intricately carved box depicts the romantic poem of Le Roman de la Rose (The Romance of the Rose). Comes with the original lock and key. Le Roman de la Rose, begun by Guillaume de Lorris circa 1230 and completed, in a different style, circa 1270-1280, by Jean de Meun, builds on the concept of courtly love found in the poetry of the troubadours. The authors create a complex allegory of the romance between the Lover and the Rose. In the quest to pick the Rose (to achieve the conquest of love), the flower and its attendants represent the Lady and her sentiments while being wooed. In the first part of the poem, written by de Lorris, the Lover recounts his dream, ending with the winning of a kiss from the Lady. In the dream, the Lover discovers a walled garden and gains entrance thanks to a beautiful young woman. He meets Diversion and dancers who represent courtly values such as Beauty and Generosity. A tour of the garden brings him to a beautiful bed of roses by the Fountain of Love...

A Dutch Silver mustard pot in the shape of a barrel, 1894 A barrel shaped silver mustard pot with ear of the mustard pot represents a branch with 2 leaves Dutch silver hall marks at...

Gorgeous Silver Pair of Nicest Candlesticks of finest manufacturing quality as well as of most elegant appearance. - These candlesticks were made during HIGH VICTORIAN PERIOD (c.1...