Victorian Silver Egg Shaped Sewing Etui Viscounts Cypher by H W Dee, 1891

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver fish vesta case; an addition to our collection of novelty vesta cases. This exceptional and rare antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has been realistically modelled in the form of a fish. This impressive novelty vesta case is embellished with embossed details replicating the features of the fish's scales and anatomical features. The case is fitted with a sprung hinged cover/head. Such exceptional period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique and rare silver fish vesta case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silver vesta boxes...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver egg cruet set made by George Fox; part of our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver egg cruet set consists of five egg cups displayed on the original stand with a central carrying handle. The original hallmarked egg cups have a bell-shaped form onto a circular spreading foot. These antique silver egg cups are embellished with pierced decorated interlacing scrolling designs, accented with an applied bead decorated border to the upper rim of each vessel. The decoration to the body of each cup incorporates two cast silver lion mask designs, each grasping a ring loop handle in the mouth. The plain pedestal foot of each egg cup bears a further applied bead decorated border to the rim. Each Victorian silver egg cup is supported and displayed on the cinquefoil-shaped stand, ornamented with further pierced decoration and lion masks, reflecting the design of the egg cups. The surface of the stand bears five peg receivers enabling the egg cups to stand securely in situ. The original antique stand of this antique cruet set...

Victorian Classical sterling silver shaving mug. Made by Howard & Co. in New York in 1891. Drum-form with scroll handle; interior mounted with pierced brush holder. Repousse leafing ...

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver "Armada" pattern jug, with scroll handle, the hinged lid has an ornate finial and opens squeezing the handle trigger, baluster body, domed...