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Edwardian Pair of Colored Glass and Sterling Silver Match Strikers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver and colored glass match strikers; an addition to our ornamental collection.
These fine antique Edwardian sterling silver match strikers have a circular rounded form.
The surface of each colored glass body is embellished with a serrated texture which composes a match striker.
The upper portion of these antique match strikers...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Paperweights
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Glass and English Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental coll...
Category
Vintage 1910s English Paperweights
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
By Herbert Bushell
Co Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English glass and sterling silver match striker.
This exceptional antique sterling silver and glass match striker has a globular form.
The surface of the medium sized glass body of this Edwardian match striker...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Paperweights
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Queen Anne Britannia Standard Silver Porringer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Queen Anne English Britannia silver porringer, an addition to our 18th century silverware collection.
This antique Queen Anne Britannia standard silver* porringer has a circular rounded form.
The lower portion of this 18th century silver porringer bowl is embellished with chased alternating fluted decoration accented with engraved foliate motifs.
The upper portion is encircled with a chased rope twist decorated girdle flanked with engraved foliate and scalloped motifs.
The decoration to the anterior surface incorporates a cartouche bordered with scale motif diaper pattern and large scrolling designs, all surmounted with a figural cherub mask between a pair of wings.
The cartouche displays a contemporary engraved coat of arms with scrolling leaf mantling and helm, all below a crest of an escallop.
This silver porringer bowl is fitted with two cast S-scroll handles, featuring plain thumbpieces and scrolling terminals.
The underside of the porringer bears the engraved initials 'RR'.
Britannia silver, The Britannia silver standard of 958 (95.84% of fine silver), denoted by the icon of the seated Britannia holding an oval shield, was introduced by William III in 1697. This was to indicate the slightly higher standard of silver from sterling silver standard of 925 (92.5% of fine silver).
Condition:
This antique silver porringer...
Category
Antique Early 1700s British Queen Anne Decorative Bowls
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
1960s German Sterling Silver Cigar Box
By Gottlieb Kurz
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, unusual and large vintage German sterling silver cigar box with maritime interest; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This fine vintage German sterling silver cigar box has a plain rectangular rounded form in the Art Deco manner.
The surface of this large, impressive vintage cigar box...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Silver Gilt and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Sugar Basket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Russian silver and polychrome cloisonné enamel sugar basket; an addition to our diverse silver teaware...
Category
20th Century Russian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Victorian Sterling Silver Deer and Stag Table Ornament
By Stephen Smith
William Nicholson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique pair of Victorian English cast sterling silver deer and stag models on a plinth; an addition to our animal related silverware collection.
These fine antique Victorian cast sterling silver table ornament...
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection.
This exceptional antique silver and glass match striker has a globular form.
The surface of the glass body is embellished with a serrated texture which composes a match striker.
The ornamentation to the glass body is segmented with plain subtly concave vertical flutes.
The upper portion of this antique glass match striker...
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Paperweights
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Photograph Frame in Art Nouveau Style
By Charles S. Green
Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver photograph frame in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our silverware collection
This exceptional,...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Labrador Dog Ornament
By Sarah Jones Silver 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage cast English sterling silver model of a labrador; part of our animal related silverware collection.
This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage silver dog ornament...
Category
Vintage 1980s British Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Swan Menu / Card Holders
By Horace Woodward
Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Edwardian English sterling silver swan menu / card holders; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection
These exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver menu/card holders have circular bases.
Each antique menu holder...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Design Style English Sterling Silver Box by Anthony Gordon Elson
By Anthony Gordon Elson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver box/canister, in the design style, an addition to our diverse silver boxes collection.
This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver canister/box has a plain cylindrical form.
The surface of the body is plain and unembellished.
This canister is fitted with the original hallmarked hinged cover embellished with a gilded applied textured panel, in the design style.
The sides of the cover are plain and unembellished, apart from the part hallmarks and plain rounded thumbpiece.
This impressive vintage silver canister retains the original gilt interior.
Condition
This vintage sterling silver canister is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The box has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the box and part hallmarks to the surface of the cover are all very clear.
Dimensions
Diameter 7.7cm/3"
Height 10cm/3.9"
Weight
8.6 troy ounces/268g
Maker: Anthony Elson...
Category
Vintage 1960s British Elizabethan Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
By John Grinsell
Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection.
This exceptional antique glass and silver match striker...
Category
Vintage 1910s British Paperweights
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Irish Sterling Silver Sugar Basket (1791)
By Matthew West
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III Irish sterling silver sugar basket; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George III Iri...
Category
Antique 1790s Decorative Baskets
Materials
Silver
1920s Sterling Silver and Cut-Glass and Enamel Biscuit Barrel
By P.H. Vogel
Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver, cut-glass and enamel biscuit barrel; an addition to our silver mounted glass collection
This exceptional antique George V cut-glass biscuit barrel has a circular rounded form.
The glass box is fitted with a plain cylindrical hallmarked sterling silver mount to the rim.
This antique biscuit barrel...
Category
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Glass Hors D
oeuvre Dish Set
By Hamilton
Inches Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V Scottish sterling silver and glass hors d'oeuvre set; an addition to our silver cruet and condiments collection
These exceptiona...
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 1898 Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by John Grinsell
Sons
By John Grinsell
Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver fox inkstand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian silver inkstand / desk standish, has a rectangular form.
This inkstand is fitted with a gallery, embellished with impressive pierced and applied scrolling foliate ornamentation.
The shaped, incurved rims of the body and anterior rim of the sterling silver inkstand are ornamented with a paralleling applied gadroon decorated border.
The surface of the fox silver inkstand incorporates a concave oval pen receiver.
The body of the inkstand incorporates two ink bottle receivers flanking a rectangular stamp box.
The impressive hallmarked ink bottles each have a tapering cylindrical form and are embellished with further pierced scrolling foliate ornamentation; these ink bottles secure to the stand with a screw fitment to the underside.
Each ink bottle is fitted with a plain domed hinged cover and opens to allow access to the original glass liner.
The central sterling silver stamp box...
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 1883 Scottish Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon
By Hamilton
Inches Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver Christening bowl and spoon set - boxed; part of our diverse christening silverware collection
This exceptional antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver christening set consists of a presentation bowl and a spoon.
The impressive christening bowl has a cylindrical rounded form, modelled in the form of an antique cream pail...
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver Galleried Double Inkstand
By Robert Frederick Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver galleried double inkstand; an addition to our ornamental office silverware collection
This exceptional...
Category
Vintage 1910s English Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver and 15k Yellow Gold Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Scottish sterling silver and 15 karat gold box; an addition to our diverse silver box collection.
This exceptional Scottish sterling silv...
Category
Antique 1850s Scottish Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Ellis
Co. 1920s Sterling Silver Lyre Candle Holders
By Ellis Jacob Greenberg
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of large antique George V English sterling silver lyre candlesticks; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection.
These exceptional antique George V English sterling silver candlesticks have been modelled in the form lyre.
The upper portion of the stringed instrument is surmounted with a swept oval capital, encompassed with embossed concave batwing decoration.
The capitals retain the original detachable hallmarked push fit sconces, each embellished with thread decorated borders to the rim.
The column of each candlestick features details replicating the opposing scrolling frame and five-strings of the musical instrument.
Each oval swept base is embellished with fluted batwing decoration, accented with further thread decoration to the rim.
These antique candlesticks have weighted bases and retain the original hallmarked silver lined underside.
Such large candlesticks, modelled in the form of lyre, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
These rare sterling silver candlesticks are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and are in exceptional condition. Each candlestick has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the rim of the bases, in addition to part hallmarks to the underside and sleeve of the sconce are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Dimensions
Height 32.3cm/12.7"
Length 15.6cm/6.1"
Width 11.1cm/4.4"
Length sconce 7.7cm/3"
Width sconce 5.7cm/2.2".
Weight
An accurate weight of silver cannot be provided as these candlesticks have filled bases.
Maker: Ellis & Co. (Ellis Jacob Greenberg...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver and Chalcedony Shoe Pin Cushion
By Adie
Lovekin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver pin cushion modelled in the form of a shoe made by Adie & Lovekin Ltd; an addition to our animal related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique sterling silver pin cushion...
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Model of an Irish Setter
By BSE Products
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine contemporary cast English sterling silver model of a setter; part of our animal related silverware collection
This fine contemporary cast sterling silver ornament...
Category
2010s English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Inkwell (1907)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver parcel gilt inkwell made by R & S Garrard & Co; part of our antique silver and glassware collection.
Th...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Antique Hardstone and Silver Scent Bottle Circa 1840
By Maquet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver mounted, Chinese carved hardstone scent bottle; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection.
This exceptional hardston...
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Bottles
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dish
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Danish sterling silver bon bon dish made by Georg Jensen in the Arts & Crafts style; an additi...
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Arts and Crafts Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Newcastle English Sterling Silver Sugar Basket
By Thomas Wheatley
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique William IV Newcastle English sterling silver sugar basket by Thomas Wheatley; part of our silver dining collection
This fine antiqu...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Wheelbarrow Bon Bon Dishes
By George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver bon bon dishes in the form of wheelbarrows; an addition to our silver cruet and condiments colle...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
By Michael Plummer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique George III sterling silver locking tea caddy has a navette, paneled shaped form.
The body of this silver tea caddy box is embellished with bands of bright cut engraved volute spiraling leaf ornamentation on a matte background to the upper and lower portions; these bands flank a plain undulating bordered panel.
The ornamentation to the surface of the caddy alternates with panels of concave vertical fluted decoration.
This antique Georgian tea caddy is retains the original hallmarked flush hinged covers; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece.
The cover is embellished with further bright cut engraved undulating borders accented with bud motifs, in addition to simplified borders paralleling the domed paneled portion; the domed portions reflects the incurved shape of the body.
This impressive cover is surmounted with a cast sterling silver urn style finial, in the Classic Adams style.
The caddy retains the original fitted fully working lock and functional key.
This sterling silver tea caddy is a highly desirable shape and style.
Condition:
This Georgian silver tea caddy...
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Thomas Wheatley Newcastle Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Thomas Wheatley
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George IV Newcastle sterling silver inkstand made by Thomas Wheatley; an addition to our orn...
Category
Antique 1820s English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Antique German Silver Table Pheasants
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique German silver table pheasants, part of our continental ornamental silverware collection.
These exceptional antique cast German silver table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of a pair of pheasants.
Each of the silver pheasant ornaments has been embellished with fine details reproducing the plumage, in addition to the bird's anatomical features.
These exceptional birds are embellished with the original tail feathers; the tails are larger than typical examples of this style.
Both the large cock and hen is further ornamented with impressive cast silver hinged wings; the hinged components indicates the high quality of these pieces.
These exceptional antique silver pheasant...
Category
Antique 1870s German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
$10,517 / set
Antique German Silver Candelabra
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique German 800 standard silver six-light candelabra; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
These exceptional antique German silver candelabra have a square shaped form to a cylindrical column onto a stepped swept square foot.
Each impressive silver six light candelabrum retains the original hallmarked detachable push fit scrolling arms embellished with reed decoration.
The branches (labra) support six circular rounded capitals, each embellished with embossed fluted and floral decoration, all segmented with bead decoration.
The capitals are fitted with the original push fit incurved square sconces, embellished with further reed decoration.
Each capital of these German candelabra centrepieces surmount an impressive square drip pan, featuring identical ornamentation to that of the sconces.
Each silver candelabrum is fitted with a detachable screw fit central elevated capital, bearing the same ornamentation as the aforementioned examples; this detachable screw fit component indicates the high quality of the piece.
These versatile candelabra can be used as candlesticks once the arms are detached.
The Corinthian capital surmounts a Classic column encircled with vertical fluted decoration.
The plain square swept foot is embellished with an applied wreath design, in addition to tied reed decoration to the lower portion.
Both German silver candelabra have weighted bases, as to be expected, and are fitted with green baize to the underside.
The hallmarks to the rim of each antique silver base include:
National mark: Crescent moon and crown
Silver quality/purity mark: .800 (800/1000)
Maker's mark: Unknown
Retailers mark: W. Kluge & Co, Berlin
Such six-light candelabra are highly desirable and becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
These exceptional examples of 1900s silverware...
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian English Sterling Silver Meat Skewers / Letter Openers
By William Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver letter openers/meat skewers; an addition to our Victorian silv...
Category
Antique 1840s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Charles Thomas Fox
George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver desk standish has a naturalistic-shaped form.
The surface of the stand is embellished with impressive bright cut engraved scrolling leaf and floral ornamentation, incorporating a scroll bordered cartouche bearing the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of an elephant's head.
The stand is further ornamented with scrolling designs encompassing an oval recess, composing a pen well.
The rim of the body of the sterling silver inkstand...
Category
Antique 1840s British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Set of Four Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By Robert Dicker 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, composite set of four Victorian English sterling silver candlesticks in the Charles II style; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection.
...
Category
Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Charles II Centerpieces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$18,084 / set
1830s Antique Baltic Silver Candle Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Baltic silver candlesticks; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
These exceptional a...
Category
Antique 1830s Baltic Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Dutch silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional and large Dutch silver tea caddy has a chamfered rectangular shaped form onto four cushion feet.
The surface of this silver caddy is embellished with embossed and chased decoration depicting figures drinking, conversing and supporting each other in a tavern setting; this ornamentation was influenced by Flemish/Dutch genre...
Category
Antique 1890s Dutch Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver and Rock Crystal Candle Holders Design Style
By Paul Belvoir
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare and unusual pair of vintage English sterling silver and rock crystal candlesticks made in the Design style; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
These exceptional vintage candlesticks, in sterling silver, have a plain cylidrical form, all in the Design style.
The upper portion of each candlestick features a plain cylindrical capital.
The column of each candlestick is comprised of an sypherical rock crystal.
Each unusual and rare column surmounts a plain cylindrical base.
These impressive single ball rock crystal candlesticks were crafted by Paul Belvoir...
Category
Vintage 1980s British Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique German Silver and Erotica Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver and erotica enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of continental silverware
This exceptional antique German 800 standard silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
The anterior cover is embellished with an impressive enamel panel depicting a nude woman with long curling brown hair, grasping a stemmed rose and lounging against a sheer flowing fabric wrap.
The posterior cover and rounded sides of this cigarette case are plain and unembellished.
This case is fitted with a plain rounded thumbpiece and push fit catch, which when released reveals two hinged compartments.
This impressive example of antique silverware retains the original gilt interior.
The hallmarks struck to the interior of this antique German silver cigarette case include:
Maker's mark: LR (untraced)
National mark/reichsmark: Crescent moon and crown (Halbmond und Krone)
Silver quality/purity mark: 800 (800/1000)
Antique cigarette cases such as this are highly desirable.
Condition
This antique German silver cigarette case is an exceptional gauge of silver for its type, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition in keeping with age.
The enamel is in perfect condition.
There are some signs of wear and discolouration to the orignal gilding, as to be expected in keeping with age and use.
The hallmarks struck to the interior of theis German cigarette case...
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
1880s Dutch Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Dutch silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This fine Dutch silver tea caddy has a navette shaped oval form.
The surface of this antique silver tea caddy...
Category
Antique 1880s Dutch Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vase by Elkington
Co (1887)
By Frederick Elkington
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vase with military interest (Durham Light Infantry); an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vase has a tapering cylindrical form to a domed circular spreading foot.
The upper and lower portions of the body of the vase are embellished with embossed and chased stylized scrolling leaf and bead decoration in a swirl design.
The body is further ornamented with a band of six cartouches amidst a shaped border accented with a leaf motif between each; four of the cartouches remain vacant.
To one side there is a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of the Durham Light Infantry amidst the inscription ‘Presented to Officers, 3rd Bn, The Durham Light Infantry’, with the presentation inscription ‘Officers Race, won by, Lieut H J Sowerby, 1887’ to the other side.
The upper rim of this impressive vase is encircled with an applied moulded border to the rim.
The vase retains the original gilt interior.
In 1758 General John Lambton of County Durham first raised the 68th Regiment of Foot as part of the British Army. This later amalgamated with another regiment to become The Durham Light Infantry in 1881.
Condition
This antique Victorian vase...
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Wang Hing
Co. Chinese Export Silver Tea Caddy
By Wang Hing
Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea caddy...
Category
Antique 1890s Hong Kong Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Three-Light Candelabrum Centrepiece
By William Ker Reid
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver three-light candelabrum centrepiece; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This magnificent antique English sterling silver three light candelabrum has a cylindrical tapering, shaped form.
This antique silver centrepiece...
Category
Antique 1820s British George IV Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian English Sterling Silver Game Bird Pepperette
By Charles Henry Townley
John William Thomas
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepperette realistically modelled in the form of a game bird; an addition to our rang...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
1874 Victorian Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
By Thomas White
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tea caddy has an oval shaped form.
The upper and lower portions of the body are encompassed with impressive bright cut engraved broad overlapping leaf decorated borders accented with a band of scallop and trefoil ornamentation in addition to protruding stylized leaf designs to the incurves of the body.
The body of this large tea caddy...
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1760s Georgian Pair of Sterling Silver Tapersticks (1769)
By Elizabeth Cooke
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English cast sterling silver tapersticks; an addition of our ornamental Georgian silverware collection
These excepti...
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Grish Chunder Dutt 1880s Indian Silver Tea Caddy
By Grish Chunder Dutt
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver tea caddy, an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antiqu...
Category
Antique 1880s Indian Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
1920s Russian Silver and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Salts
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique Russian silver and polychrome cloisonné enamel salts; an addition to cruet and condiment collection.
These fine antique Russian silver salts have a circular tapering form, onto a circular collet base.
The surface of these Russian salts...
Category
Vintage 1920s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a tortoise; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a tortoise.
The plain oval body of this Victorian vesta box is embellished with cast and applied components replicating the details of the tortoise's legs and head.
The anterior surface of this rare box features an applied oval serrated panel / match striker.
The hinged tortoiseshell cover opens to reveal the original gilt interior.
The underside of the body bears the contemporary engraved inscription 'July 1883'.
Condition
This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. There are some blemishes and wear to the original gilding, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are very clear.
Dimensions
length 8.4cm/3.3"
width 5.5cm/2.2"
height 3.2cm/1.3"
Weight
2.4 troy ounces/73.9g (including tortoiseshell cover)
Maker: Thomas Johnson II
Date: 1882
Origin: London, England
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Russian Silver Spice Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver box; an addition to our Russian silverware collection
This exceptional antique Russian silver spice box...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Edwardian English Sterling Silver Bear Pepperette
By Crisford
Norris 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepper shaker realistically modelled in the form of a bear, an addition to our range of silver novelty items
This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver pepperette...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1880s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Lantern Inkwell
By Thomas Smily
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver inkwell in the form of a lantern; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of a lantern.
The cylindrical body of this impressive Victorian ink bottle is encompassed with vertical pales.
This antique ink bottle...
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
1912 Continental Sterling Silver and Transfer Printed Box
By Cohen
Charles
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique continental sterling silver and transfer printed box; part of our continental silverware collection
This antique continental ste...
Category
Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Cradle/Bassinet Dish 1871
By George John Richards
Edward Charles Brown
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver dish modelled in the form of a bassinet/cradle; an addition to our baby related silverware collection
T...
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Bird Table Ornament
By Tane Orfebres
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Mexican sterling silver bird model; an addition to our animal related silverware collection.
This exceptional vintage Mexican cast sterling silver table...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case in the form of a horseshoe; an addition to our equestrian related silverware collection
This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case is realistically modelled in the form of a horseshoe.
The surface of the body is embellished with embossed decoration reproducing the details of the horseshoe accented with bands of bright cut engraved undulating decoration.
This fine Vesta case is fitted with a functional revolving rowel enhanced spur wheel striker to one side.
The plain shaped hallmarked hinged cover features a subtly curved thumbpiece which secures to the opposing hinge of the hallmarked serrated panel/match striker.
Condition
This antique horseshoe...
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Enamel and Silver Filigree Box, Circa 1820
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique enamel and English silver filigree box; an addition to our silver ornamental collection.
This except...
Category
Antique 1820s English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
1900s Russian Silver Basket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Russian silver basket; an addition to our diverse ornamental silverware collection.
This fine antique Russian silver basket has a circular rounded form onto a circula...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Other Decorative Baskets
Materials
Silver
20th Century Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewelry Box
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver jewelry box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique silver jewelry box, in sterling standard, has been modelled in the form of a dressing table.
The surface of this Edwardian jewelry box is plain and embellished with two applied sterling silver balls to the anterior convex arched surface, replicating the details of the draw handles.
The original hallmarked hinged cover is plain and parallels the shape of the body, opening to reveal the original segmented velvet interior.
The weighted base of this exceptional antique box retains the original leatherette covering to the underside.
The box is supported by four subtly tapering pillar style legs
Note: The majority of such boxes have a wood lining to the interior; it is a sign of quality when boxes have unlined interiors in addition to a solid silver cover.
Condition
This antique silver box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
The box has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.
The original interior and leatherette covering have wear in keeping with age and use.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Edwardian jewelry...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George V Sterling Silver Paperweight / Letter Clip
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver paperweight / letter clip made by Mappin & Webb Ltd; an addition to our ornamen...
Category
Vintage 1910s British Paperweights
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
