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$220 USDAntique Sterling Silver And Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener
Antiques:Accessories
A stunning letter opener to grace the smartest of desk-tops, with a handle made from solid or sterling silver with the front having a beautiful panel of champagne or cream coloured guilloche enamel; a most unusual and elegant colour. The blade is equally stunning with highly decorative engraving, the blade is hallmarked for Sheffield 1870. A real stunner in excellent condition, measuring an impressive 9 1/2" in length.
$175 USDAntique Sterling Silver And Mother or Pearl Handled Letter Opener
Antiques:Accessories
A delightful desk - top accessory, usable every day. This one has a pistol shaped handle with a decorative silver (unmarked) cap to the end and ferrule. The blade is sterling silver and hallmarked for Sheffield 1903, Edwardian with the makers mark for the famous silversmith, Mappin Brothers. Excellent condition, measuring 7 3/4" in length.
$350 USDTortoise Shell and Sterling Silver Lidded Cut Crystal Box
Silver:Sterling
An exquisite and highly decorative dressing table box made from cut crystal in the ever-popular hobnail cut. The lid is a work of art, made from English sterling silver with a hallmark for Birmingham 1912, so nearly 100 years old. The lid is inset with a wonderful piece of tortoiseshell with intricate silver pique inlay; this is all surrounded with a raised border on continual acanthus leaves ... quite stunning. All in excellent condition measuring 4" in length x 1 1/2" x 1 1/2".
$250 USDVictorian English Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Page Turner
Antiques:Accessories
A handsome piece of antique Tortoiseshell was used to create this desk-top paper knife or page turner; with stunning markings and colours ranging from golden Champagne to rich chocolate brown. The handle is made from sterling silver and is hallmarked for London 1889 and includes the highly desirable head of Queen Victoria. Quite beautiful and in excellent condition, measuring 8 3/4" in length.
$325 USDAntique English Sterling Silver Jewelry / Trinket / Ring Box
Silver:Antique:Trinket Box
A beautiful oval shaped sterling silver jewellery box standing on four pretty legs. The top is decorated with all over engine turning with a raised border around the edge. In the centre there is a circular vacant cartouche which could be engraved if desired. The hinge is in excellent working order; when the lid is opened the original gilding can be found on the interior of the lid; the box is lined in a wonderful blue velvet. The box is hallmarked for Birmingham 1910, an Edwardian example. ...
$475 USDLarge English Sterling Silver Topped Cut Crystal Scent / Perfume Bottle
Silver:Sterling
A stunning and impressive large English cut crystal perfume bottle weighing in at around 2 llbs or 750 grams, a quality example. The hinged lid is made from sterling silver, hallmarked on both top and collar. The full hallmark is for Birmingham 1912. The inside also retains it's original cut crystal stopper to keep the precious contents from evaporating. A grand piece for the dressing table in excellent undamaged condition measuring 5 1/2" tall with the globe having an approximate diameter ...
$1,595 USDEnglish Georgian Inlaid Burl Yew Sewing / Jewellery Box c. 1810
Antiques:Boxes
A wonderful and highly unusual "two-tier" antique box having been beautifully re-lined with Italian hand marbled paper on the interior. A very versatile box, perfect for either a lady or gentleman, it could quite easily be used as a jewelry box, sewing box, desk / stationery box or the most stylish period accessory to hide those remote controls! The box dates to the early nineteenth century and is Georgian in era, and is beautifully decorated with a Tunbridge Ware style parquetry panel to the ...
$2,150 USDFabulous Georgian Satinwood Tambour Writing / Stationery Box - Conch Shell Inlay
Antiques:Boxes:Stationery Or Writing
An absolute gem, rarely found and as elegant as they come. This outstanding early English writing box dates to around 1800 / 1820, Georgian in period. Made from rich Satinwood the top is decorated with a highly desirable large conch shell inlay, the edges cross-banded. The front tambour or roll-top is operated by pulling out the drawer, this then rolls back revealing a fully fitted interior including two small drawers with turned ivory knobs. The drawer is fitted with a lidded compartment for ...
$450 USDVictorian English Brass Mesh Letters Box or Caddy
Antiques:Metalware:Brass:Letter Racks Or Holders
I love it when these come my way, which isn't as often as I would like, so I was delighted to find this one on a recent buying trip. Made from brass wire mesh, it would sit perfect on a desk or foyer table or could also be wall-hung from the thick brass loop at the top. This one is meant to keep one organized, with two compartments, one for "Letters In" and the other for "Letters Out". A wonderful addition on any home or office in excellent condition. Measures 6 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" deep x 7 1/2" ...
$295 USDMagnificent Large Antique Elkington Silver Plated Sugar Basket - Dated 1867
Antiques:Accessories
A wonderfully decorative Victorian silver plated sugar basket from the famous English silversmith, Elkington & Co. Beautifully pierced or reticulated, this decorative piece retains it's original Bristol blue hand blown glass liner, the ground pontil mark can be seen on the underside once it is removed. There is a full Elkington mark on the side with the date letter E which is for the year 1867. A good size measuring 5 1/5" across the top and standing 5 1/4" tall excluding handle. Superb ...
$650 USDRare English Georgian Sterling Silver Figural Pill / Patch Box - Pocket Watch
Antiques:Accessories
A delightful and interesting early nineteenth century novelty pill or patch box in the from of a pocket watch, beautifully crafted and decorated with stunning engine turned decoration including on the small handle. The interior is gilded, this is also where the clear hallmark can be found for London 1819, together with the makers mark GW for George Wintle, a wonderful Georgian example. The box snaps shut nicely and is without damage. Measures 1 1/4" in diameter and 1 3/4" including handle.
$495 USDAntique English Six Drawer Pocket Telescope / Spyglass - Leather Bound
Antiques:Accessories
A wonderful English Victorian pocket telescope measuring just 4" when all folded away together with it's protective lens cap. This is a rather rarer example being a six drawer spyglass (pulling out six times to fully extend). The optics are excellent and the small shutter intact to protect the lens in the eyepiece. Clad in a dark leather, it remains in excellent condition extending to 15" when fully opened. Dates to c.1850.
$250 USDEnglish Georgian Sterling Silver Lidded Glass Travel Box - 1813
Antiques:Accessories
A very handsome little box which undoubtedly would have been part of a larger gentleman's boxed travel set. The box is made from heavy crystal and topped with a solid or sterling silver hinged lid with a raised cartouche to the lid with a very regal engraved crown topped with a Scottish thistle, the initials below I believe read G.C. The interior of the lid is where the English silver hallmark can be found for 1813 and the makers initials T.D for Thomas Dicks. Excellent condition measuring 1 5/8 ...
$150 USD SaleSALE Highly Decorative Antique 835 Silver Tea Strainer
Silver:Antique:Tabletop
A beautifully pierced / reticulated tea strainer adorned with intricate grape vines. Either German or Dutch in origin, the strainer dates to the 1920's or 1930's. The silver does have a couple of hallmarks (hard to find amongst the intricate work); one reads 835 and the other is hard to read due to old polish build up to the punched hallmark, probably the makers mark. Excellent undamaged condition, a super piece for your antique silver collection or pour one's tea ... how very civilized! ...
$145 USD SaleSALE Antique Irish Souvenir Inkwell / Inkstand - Dublin
Antiques:Inkstands And Inkwells
Dating to around 1920, this is a most unusual souvenir inkstand made from cast brass with a crystal inkwell. Obviously made for a lady's desk, the decoration includes a cast Rose and foliage created from enamel on top of the brass. The removable cut crystal inkwell has a brass collar and is mounted with a further brass mount engraved "Dublin". The base has two "troughs" which act as pen rests for a dip pen when not in use. Excellent condition measuring 5 1/4" x 4" deep max.
$195 USD SaleSALE Antique Rosewood Letter / Stationery Holder or Caddy c. 1850
Antiques:Wood
An absolutely stunning little desk-top letter caddy with two compartments and a cut out handle at the top of the central divider. Made from exotic Rosewood and decorated with beautiful fretwork on all four sides, amazingly without damage for such delicate work. It has obviously been treasured for the last 150 years or so and remains in excellent condition; there is one tiny corner loss, shown in the photos for accuracy. A very usable English Victorian piece measuring 6 3/8" x 4" x 3 1/2" to top ...
$145 USD SaleSALE Antique Gilt Mounted Leather Travel Inkwell - English c. 1850
Antiques:Inkstands And Inkwells
A most unusual travelling inkwell with it's very smart solid gilded tablet on the top with the folding handle. The other unusual feature of this one is gilt ring (which can be released on the right hand side of the interior) that holds down the glass chamber in place; really good quality construction. A nice early one, dating to around 1840/1850, Victorian in period. Excellent condition with a little dent to the metal at the back, insignificant but mentioned for accuracy. Measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/4 ...
$237 USD SaleSALE Antique English Copper and Brass Chamberstick - Registered 1888
Antiques:Metalware:Other
A really superb and most unusual lamp-shaped solid copper chamberstick, enhanced with polished brass embellishments including the handle and floral mounts. This is a really solid piece, very heavy and beautifully made; the underside is stamped with the British Registration number for 1888, always desirable to find. Excellent condition with a few minor dings (insignificant but mentioned for accuracy). Measures 7" x 3 1/4".
$495 USD SaleSALE Antique Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Ring Box - For Six Rings
Antiques:Tortoise Or Tortoiseshell:Box
A really wonderful and very stylish English solid or sterling silver ring box. There are hallmarks on both the base and lid of the box, for Birmingham 1914. The lid is blessed with super piece of tortoiseshell, nice and glossy with a tapestry of colours from champagne to deep chocolate brown. The centre of the shell has a simple and elegant silver pique inlay in the form of a circle. The interior is fitted in blue velvet to fit six rings. Excellent condition measuring 4 1/2" x 1 3/4" x 1" high.
$145 USD SaleSALE Antique Hand Blown Glass Ice Bucket - Silver Plated Mount and Handle
Glass:Antique
A really attractive hand blown ice bucket dating to around the 1920's having been mounted with a silver plated collar and swing handle. The black and white colouring of the glass gives it a sophisticated feel, perfect for cocktail hour! The inside still retains the removable plated little drain for the water to pass through when the ice begins to melt. The underside of the bucket reveals a ground glass pontil mark, where the glass blower would have broken off the finished article then polished ...
$150 USD SaleSALE Antique Lithograph Map of England and Wales by George Philip & Son Ltd.
Antiques:Games
This super Jigsaw puzzle comes in wooden box and would date to the late Victorian period, around 1870 / 1880. The sliding lid has a decoupaged picture of the puzzle and when opened reveals a paper paper map of the puzzle and all pieces present and correct. Part of the "Kindergarten Maps" collection, it was clearly made for nanny to teach the little one's the geography of the country and in particular the placement of each county. Remaining in very good condition, there are a few places where the ...
$145 USD SaleSALE Pair Antique English Wall Hanging Letter Racks or Holders - Victorian
Antiques:Metalware:Brass:Letter Racks Or Holders
How wonderful to find a matching pair of these, and how amazing they have stayed together over the last 110 years; they date to the late Victorian period, around 1890 to 1900. The pierced or reticulated brass fan-shaped panels are also beautifully decorated to enhance their appeal. The two panels are screwed to a solid English Oak back panel, nicely polished and each having a brass ring at the top to allow for wall-hanging. The price is for the pair, both in excellent condition and measuring 6" ...
$295 USDPretty Engraved Crystal Vanity Jar - Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Lid
Silver:Sterling
Pretty as a picture, it's so hard to find them this attractive, and always highly sought-after. This one is a delight with the all around engraved ribbon and bow garland decoration matching the bows on the lid. The Top, made from solid or sterling silver is hallmarked for Birmingham 1922 and is inset with a large domed piece of antique tortoiseshell with attractive markings and a tapestry of colour ranging from golden champagne to rich chocolate brown. The silver pique is stunning, intricate and ...
$250 USD SaleSALE Charming Antique French Gilt and Leather Trinket Box
Antiques:Boxes:Gilt
What makes this one extra special, is the original retailers label on the inside " Devinck / Rue St Honore, 175 / Paris " clearly from a very fashionable central part of Paris. The green velvet interior really remains in excellent condition, clearly not really used very much to keep such a delicate paper label intact. The opulent gilded embellishments sit beautifully on the chocolate brown leather covering. There is a delightful little lock but alas, no key. The underside is impressed KW and the ...
$295 USD SaleSALE Rare Antique Brass Mounted Oak Cribbage Box - Book Form
Antiques:Boxes
A most unusual Victorian (ca. 1880) book shaped playing card box with room inside for two decks of card and a central section created for keeping four cribbage pegs (cards and pegs not present, but easily replaced). The top is mounted with a quality white brass cribbage board, covering all four sides of the book. The central decorative mount is made from a complimentary yellow brass mount with attractive engraving and the three cards being reticulated and leather underneath, red under the hearts ...
$175 USD SaleSALE Delightful Pair Gilded Lyre Bookends
Antiques:Metalware:Other
A wonderful pair of highly desirable book ends, as useful as decorative. Dating to around 1900, the underside of each is covered with a green felt or baize to protect your furniture. The reverse of each Lyre is stamped with the number 14963. Excellent undamaged condition measuring 5 1/4" x 3".
$425 USD SaleSALE Large English Victorian Brass Photograph Frame
Antiques:Metalware:Brass:Photograph Frames
Dating to around 1880, this is a large and unusual brass photo frame with thick twisted solid brass rope to the sides and linked loops in each corner, it has a certain equestrian look to it. The front is glazed to protect your favourite picture and the brass stand to the back is original. Really super solid quality in excellent condition. Measures 11 1/2" x 8" with an aperture of 10" x 6 3/4".
$195 USD SaleSALE Stunning Antique Polished Copper Photograph Frame - Victorian
Antiques:Metalware:Other
Dating to around 1880, Victorian in period, this is a really stunning polished copper photo frame further enhanced by some engraved highlights on the foliate scrolls. Standing on it's original folding easel back, it remains in excellent condition measuring 6" in diameter. The glazed aperture measures 3 1/8" in diameter, ready for one of your most cherished pictures.
$75 USD SaleSALE English Polished Bronze Five Ring Wax Seal
Collectibles:Writing Instruments
A really quite handsome heavy polished bronze wax seal with five graduated linked rings making up the handle. Not quite sure of the initials, being so ornate, maybe you could decide from the photographs. A nice addition to your collection, a perfect desk accessory. Excellent condition measuring 2 7/8' tall.
$175 USD SaleSALE Edwardian Sterling Silver and Wedgwood Menu Holder - S Mordan
Silver:Antique:Tabletop:Menu Holder
A wonderful quality and unusual menu holder by the famous Sampson Mordan & Co. with a lovely blue and white Wedgewood plaque to the front. The silver is really super and heavy and really well marked with the makers mark together with a full English hallmark for the highly collectible Chester and for the year 1903, so a true antique piece which can still be used today. There is also the benefit of a the British Registration number 402227, for the year 1902. It is easy to produce a menu on your ...
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