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Late Victorian Small Silver Mounted Glass Hip Flask - 1892 |
Stock number: 9600 |
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£290.00 | |
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: £290.00 | |
S. Mordan & Co. Silver Owl Menu Stand with Glass Eyes - Chester 1905 |
Stock number: 9549 |
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£310.00 | |
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: £310.00 | |
Commemorative Letter Opener - Waterman and Mordan - Chester 1908 |
Stock number: 9449 |
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£550.00 | |
This rare silver letter opener/bookmark was made for Waterman by pencil manufacturers and silversmiths Sampson Mordan & Co. and carries a hallmark for Chester, England 1908. You will see that the inscription states “Waterman’s Fountain Pen February 12th 1884 – 1909 plus the “Ideal” logo. It was made to commemorate Waterman’s 25th anniversary of trading. Waterman pens were little known in England before 1900 when Messrs. L.&C. Hardtmuth of Golden Lane, London became the sole agents, advertising them to the trade as “The Most Satisfactory Fountain Pens to Stock…”. In 1910, for political and public relations reasons, Mr. L.G. Sloan became head of “Hardtmuth’s newly built emporium, known as Koh-i-noor House in Kingsway (London) from where Waterman pens were dispatched to worldwide markets.” Sloan had a close friend (Harry Lambert Symonds) who worked for Sampson Mordan & Co. which explains the choice of silversmith. The “pig” design had been used by Mordan since at least 1898 as it appears in an illustrated catalogue of that date. Why Waterman chose the “pig” rather than the “owl” – another Mordan favourite – is unknown. It appears that this delightful letter opener/bookmark was created to send as a commemorative gift to retailers and prestige customers. I have seen one further example in its original Hardtmuth presentation case. This example, without its case and in good condition with some minor age wear (as can be seen in the montage) is priced accordingly. It measures 120mm long by 14mm deep. The pig stands 20mm high. A rare piece of fountain pen history. Source: “Waterman in England” Edward Eldred/The Stationery Trades Journal/S. Mordan & Co. Limited – Illustrated Catalogue for 1898. | |
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Price: £550.00 | |
Silver Trowel Shaped Bookmark with Pistol Grip Handle |
Stock number: 9557 |
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£100.00 | |
This silver trowel shaped bookmark with a silver pistol grip handle is marked “silver” and dates from the 1920’s. It is longer than most at 105mm long and, as you will see from the image, condition is good with only minor age wear. It is a very attractive and useful item.
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Price: £100.00 | |
Pair of George V Silver Candlesticks with Crenelated Rims - 1929 |
Stock number: 9567 |
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£260.00 | |
This pair of George V weighted silver candlesticks made by A.J. Zimmerman in Birmingham in1929 are of a pleasing plain cylindrical form with crenelated rims. They are 160mm high and 110mm wide at the base. Despite the odd bump along the way to the feet they are in good order. As you will see from the images the marks are slightly worn presumably due to zealous polishing over the years but this is reflected in the price and they retain a certain charm and are a true reflection of the period. | |
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Price: £260.00 | |
Victorian Wrythen Glass and Silver Inkwell - Birmingham 1893 |
Stock number: 9434 |
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£145.00 | |
This heavy and capacious Victorian glass and silver square inkwell with its unusual wrythen design was made by John Grinsell and Son in Birmingham in 1893. It has survived well over the years and was most likely a cabinet piece. The unusual combination of wrythen glass, the swirling silver lid and the well's weight and size (120mm) means that it will stand well on any desk and hold its own in any inkwell collection.
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Price: £145.00 | |
Liberty & Co. Arts and Crafts Silver Bowl - 1916 |
Stock number: 9608 |
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£295.00 | |
This most unusual small arts and crafts silver bowl by Liberty & Co. has a basket weave and punch decorated edge and a mark for Birmingham 1916. It measures 110mm wide and 60mm high. You will note the Liberty mark on the rear and what appears to be a pattern or limited edition number of 5815. It is a true reflection of the period and of Liberty quality and style. | |
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Price: £295.00 | |
London 1926 - Amber Yellow Glass Ruler |
Stock number: 9468 |
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£250.00 | |
This substantial silver mounted amber yellow glass ruler is marked for Padgett & Braham Limited, London 1926. You will note from the montage that it has silver feet that ensure it will not roll off your desk. It is a weighty piece, a good size measuring 320mm long and 20mm deep, and in good condition with only minor age wear. A very distinctive and tactile desktop item with elegance of form and clarity of colour. (The colour is consistent - the variation is due to photography lighting) | |
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Price: £250.00 | |
Victorian Mythical Beast Head Magnifier |
Stock number: 9484 |
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£245.00 | |
This late Victorian electroplated magnifying glass with foliate scroll handle with mythical beast terminal comes in its original case. Whilst the handle is electroplated the glass mount is stamped “German Silver”. It is 180mm long. The magnifying glass is in good condition with only minimal age wear presumable because it was protected by the case. The case is in fair to good condition with some loss to one side as you will see in the images. It has a clean interior and the clasp holds well. An exceptional piece.
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Price: £245.00 | |
Silver Mounted Circular Magnifying Glass/Paperweight - London 1960 |
Stock number: 9385 |
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£240.00 | |
This excellent quality silver mounted circular magnifying glass carries a London hallmark for 1960. It is a heavy item with glass and silver weighing 525g. Condition is very good. You will see how useful it can be in enlarging text and image and it will also serve well as a paperweight. It measures 80mm wide and 55mm in height. A useful and tactile piece of desktop furniture. | |
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Price: £240.00 | |