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S. Mordan & Co. Silver Owl Menu Stand with Glass Eyes - Chester 1905 |
Stock number: 9549 |
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£270.00 | |
This silver novelty owl menu or place stand with glass eyes was made by S. Mordan & Co. and carries a hallmark for Chester 1905. It also carries a Registered Design number of 433091. As you would expect it is quite small measuring 32mm in height and 25mm wide at base. It is a delightful object and will be equally at home holding a business card or joining a Mordan collection. | |
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Price: £270.00 | |
Early 20thc Blue Wrythen Glass Trumpet Vase on Alabaster Base |
Stock number: 9637 |
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£160.00 | |
This early 20thc glass trumpet vase formed part of the William Mowat-Thomson collection. He was an iconic figure in Scottish dance and a collector of a wonderful array of art and antiques. The wrythen blue glass body terminates in a brass hand and sits on an alabaster square base. It measures 630mm high and 55mm wide at base. Condition is good with minor nibbles to the alabaster. A most unusual, elegant and useful piece.
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Price: £160.00 | |
William Comyns Silver Trinket Box - London 1896 |
Stock number: 9534 |
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£220.00 | |
This late Victorian hallmarked silver trinket box by William Comyns has embossed decoration featuring birds amongst scrolling branches and has a vacant cartouche to the hinged lid. Dated for London 1896, it measures 103mm long, 23mm high and 43mm deep. Condition is good with only minor age wear as can be seen in the images. The hinge is sound. A lovely piece of a fine silversmith's art, it will be a pleasure to own. | |
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Price: £220.00 | |
French Pastoral Scene - 18thc. Enamel Snuff Box or Pill Box |
Stock number: 9514 |
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£240.00 | |
The enamel on this 18thc French pill or snuff or pill box is in good condition. Depicting a pastoral scene of a female and child watching a man fishing in a fast flowing river near a bridge with cottages and hills in the distance. The front, rear and sides carry images of various flowers. The lid closes securely and the double hinges are in good order. It is a good size measuring 90mm long, 50mm deep and 20mm high. A very attractive item with only minor age wear that will grace any collection and provide pleasure to its next owner. | |
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Price: £240.00 | |
Arts and Crafts Silver Matchbox Cover - 1903 |
Stock number: 9569 |
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£68.00 | |
This Arts and Crafts silver matchbox cover carries a 1903 hallmark. It is embossed in the Art Nouveau style with a maiden’s head and foliate tendrils. Naturally it is the matchbox size of the period measuring 45mm long and 30mm wide. Condition is good. Both striking sides have replacement strikers and, for illustration purposes, the matches are cut down Swan Vestas So it is an operational as well as charming item. | |
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Price: £68.00 | |
Regency Silver Caddy Spoon with Shell Bowl - London 1816 |
Stock number: 9603 |
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£180.00 | |
This Regency period (1811-1820) tea caddy spoon with its elegant shell design bowl, carries a clear mark for London 1816. The shell decoration is echoed on the spoon handle. It is a good size at 105mm long and weighs 29gr. Condition is very good and apart from being a useful object to use even today, it will be a fine addition to a caddy spoon collection. | |
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Price: £180.00 | |
Late Victorian Small Silver Mounted Glass Hip Flask - 1892 |
Stock number: 9600 |
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£240.00 | |
This small late Victorian silver-mounted small glass hip flask, with a twist and hinged cap was made by Henry Matthews, Birmingham in 1892. The base has a removable cup with a gilded interior. The twist hinged cap is in good order and closes well. Of an ovoid shape and measuring 75mm high and 44mm wide it is well marked on the base, it is a delightful, tactile handbag/pocket size flask. Additional images may be found at loveantiques.com
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Price: £240.00 | |
Baccarat Classic Pansy and Bud Paperweight |
Stock number: 9583 |
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£425.00 | |
This most attractive paperweight was made by one of the greatest French factories – Baccarat. It is their Pansy and Bud pattern with two velvety purple upper petals and three amber lower petals striped in black with patches of purple. It has a white centre cane with a red bullseye. The stem carries a companion bud and leaves. The background is clear and the base star cut. It measures 60mm at base. Condition is good with minimal age wear. Apologies for the light reflection. | |
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Price: £425.00 | |
Elegant Silver and Tortoiseshell Card Case |
Stock number: 9597 |
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£270.00 | |
This elegant silver and tortoiseshell card case made by Hugh Crawshaw of Sheffield in 2008, is a rectangular shape with tortoiseshell inset and sides and base engraved with scrolls. It measures 78mm wide and 55mm deep. It weighs 62g. Condition is good with very minor age wear. The hinge is sound and it closes well. It will be a delight to own and a lovely addition to a card case collection. | |
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Price: £270.00 | |
Silver and Niello Snuff Box - French 19thc |
Stock number: 9522 |
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£290.00 | |
This rectangular 19th century French silver and niello snuff box has an exterior decorated throughout with a trellis like design. It carries French assay marks and is a medium size measuring 77mm long, 42mm wide and 17mm high. Condition is good with only minor age wear, working hinges and a secure close. An unusual and attractive snuff box reflecting French style and elegance. | |
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Price: £290.00 | |