Last amended 30th September 2021 at 21:00BST – our latest items available can be found here.
An interesting update including a nice selection of silver & cut glass perfume bottles and jars, a small selection of silver & plate and misc including a superb brass & copper horse hair singeing tool & an early Tudric pewter beer mug (pattern #050).
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TUDRIC PEWTER BEER MUG TANKARD #050 – 1905 SPORTS TROPHY St CHADS – ANTIQUE Item #55945
An early heavyweight Tudric pewter beer mug in shape 050, engraved to front as a trophy prize for St Chad’s Hostel, Hooton Pagnell, Athletic Sports 1905 – won by a S.C.H. Staley Nice unpolished patina. There is a small historical repair at the belly rim area to front with a pinprick hole only visible from interior. Tudric mark is a little rubbed to underside. GBP124.99
VINTAGE HORSE HAIR SINGEING TOOL T.E. BLADON 1940 – FINE CONDITION Item #55946
A really good condition example of a Bladon Horse Hair Singer in copper & brass. 1940 dated to the comb teeth. Fine, no damage, has wick and it is still in useable order. GBP74.99
ANTIQUE LARGE 40cm+ / 16 inch BRASS SKIMMER & LADLE Item #55947
Here are 2 pieces sold together, similar lengths. The skimmer is copper riveted. Both fine with some minor knocks. GBP11.99
ANTIQUE CHESTNUT ROASTING PAN – RD 545964 – 1909 DESIGN Item #55948
A lovely chestnut roaster bearing a design registration number corresponding with 1909. Some dents to pan lid but purely cosmetic, perfectly functional/useable still. GBP24.99
VERY LARGE ANTIQUE BRONZE HAND BELL – town crier etc Item #55949
An exceptionally large old bronze hand bell with a nice turned wood handle and brass riveted ferrule. Cast iron clanger. General pitting to the bronze, rust to the clanger ball and chain but still works perfectly well as it is. Very heavy! GBP39.99
ANTIQUE COPPER JELLY / BLANCMANGE ASPIC MOULD Item #55950
An older mould with a repousse fruit design (the fruit looks like it might be a Medler). Hanging loop to one end. No damage GBP14.99
VINTAGE HEAVY BRASS COMBI CIGARETTE / TOBACCO BOX & ASHTRAY – CHASED Item #55951
An early c.20th nicely made brass tobacco or cigarette box with lid that doubles as an ashtray. Finely chased exterior. Probably Indian origin. Overall good, very minor dent to footrim and some surface marks. Lid fits nice and snugly. GBP9.99
ARTS & CRAFTS BRASS SERVING / DRINKS TRAY – NICE SHAPE & WEIGHT – ANTIQUE Item #55952
An early c.20th brass tray with planished (hand hammered) finish & good riveted handles. Measures 53cm across the handles, 46.5cm excluding the handles and 27cm wide. No damage. General surface marks / ring marks. Has not been polished in some time. GBP17.99
ANTIQUE SILVER PLATED & GLASS CRUET SET on STAND – BARKER BROS Item #55953
An early c.20th cruet set stand by Barker Bros with 3 of its original cut glass jars + a good fitting replacement jar with shaker lid. Comes with a good mustard spoon in bead pattern by Elkington. Stand is gleaming silver with some minor surface marks. Plating to the jars is a little worn but overall gleaming silver. Mustard pot has a good historical repair to its hinge. Glass is all fine. Spoon fine, minor marks. GBP24.99
WMF SILVER PLATED SUGAR BOWL WITH GLASS LINER – EARLY C.20TH Item #55954
A silver plated pedestalled sugar bowl by WMF with thick cobalt blue glass liner. Bowl is overall gleaming silver with slight plate wear and some slight verdigris to interior but hidden by the liner. One tiny knock to body. Glass is a good fitting replacement but has some slight movement, this is easily rectified with a piece of ‘sticky tack’ (included!). GBP24.99
CONICAL HOBNAIL CUT GLASS STERLING SILVER PERFUME BOTTLE – LONDON 1911 ANTIQUE Item #55955
A nice looking tapering conical deep hobnail cut glass perfume bottle with silver collar fully hallmarked for London 1909, maker Robert Pringle (probably). Original stopper. Makers marks are part rubbed, slight dent to the silver at hallmark area. Some minor fleabiting / small surface chips at the base edge and slight nibble chips to the interior of the neck but nothing that significant. Stopper thin end is chipped but nothing sharp. GBP34.99
PAIR CONICAL HOBNAIL CUT GLASS STERLING SILVER PERFUME BOTTLES 1907 ANTIQUE Item #55956
A very beautiful pair of larger conical shape perfume bottles with hobnail & lozenge cutwork and star cut bases, lovely sterling silver collars fully hallmarked for London 1907 with an unengraved shield to fronts. Made by Schindler & Co (David Loebl). Have been fairly well cared for over the years, glass is fine to both other than one surface chip to a facet near base & minor non-threatening cracks to inside of neck, as is fairly usual. Both stoppers are fine and original. Tiny knocks to the silver only. Quite splendid! GBP99.99
LOVELY SHAPE CUT GLASS & STERLING SILVER PERFUME BOTTLE – CHESTER 1930 Item #55957
A very nice and unusual shape deep cut glass perfume bottle with silver collar fully hallmarked for Chester 1930, maker William Vale & Sons. Glass is excellent with no chips or cracks and just a couple of tiny fleabites to the stopper. A few tiny pinprick digs to the silver, very minimal. Makers marks not totally clear. Some slight residue to interior. GBP34.99
STERLING SILVER & BEAUTIFUL CUT GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE – 1904 ANTIQUE Item #55958
A very nicely cut perfume bottle, heavyweight glass with concentric stepped neck cuts. Sterling silver collar fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1904, maker ‘J A W & Co’. Main exterior of body is fine with just 1 tiny fleabite. Inside of neck has some nibbles and a slight crack but nothing significant. Stopper has chips to base and some fleabiting to its upper. Fits perfectly. Silver has some dents at its rim. GBP29.99
STERLING SILVER CUT GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE – BIRMINGHAM 1925 Item #55959
A heavier cut glass / lead crystal bottle with deep cutwork and silver collar fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1925. Main body of glass is fine with just a few very tiny fleabites. Slight ‘V’ crack to interior neck but nothing to worry about. Stopper fits very nicely but probably not original and has an obvious chip to its top and to base. Silver collar has some obvious digs /small dents at the hallmark area. Despite its several faults, it is still a good looking piece! GBP23.99
STERLING SILVER CONICAL CUT GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE – ART DECO Item #55960
A nice looking heavy cut glass conical shape bottle with geometrical style cutwork and faceted sides. Silver collar (marks rubbed). Main body of glass is fine with just a minor fleabite, no real chips. Some cracking to interior of neck but doesn’t cause any issues. Stopper is not original but fits reasonably well. Hallmarks to silver are very rubbed, some general knocks and digs. GBP27.99
STERLING SILVER & CUT GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE Item #55961
A nice shape cut glass perfume bottle by William Vale & Sons, hallmarks rubbed. Glass is overall very nice with just a few tiny fleabites. Stopper has a minor nibble and its interior has some ‘trapped bubbles’ from manufacture. Silver collar is good but hallmarks are completely rubbed, a couple of small digs to top of collar rim. GBP25.99
NICE STERLING SILVER & CUT GLASS COLOGNE PERFUME BOTTLE LONDON 1909 ANTIQUE Item #55962
A lovely little cologne bottle with ‘T’ shaped stopper and sterling silver collar fully hallmarked for London 1909. Glass good with some slight nibbles. Minor cracking to neck interior (not threatening). Makers mark not clear. GBP29.99
ART DECO STERLING SILVER & CUT GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE – LONDON 1930 Item #55963
A lovely deep cut class bottle with sterling silver collar fully hallmarked for London 1930. Glass is overall fine, some tiny fleabites only. Some residue/fogging to interior of glass. Slight digs to silver collar at its top rim. Some surface scaring to the silver but it doesn’t really notice much unless you are examining it. Stopper fine, fits tightly. GBP29.99
STERLING SILVER & GLASS SMALL SCENT FLASK BOTTLE – L&S 1912 ANTIQUE Item #55964
A lovely small scent flask by Levi & Salaman fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1912. Has its original interior stopper. No monograms. Glass fine, some tiny fleabites to the stopper. Lid has some slight dents at sides. Shuts nice and tightly etc. GBP24.99
STERLING SILVER & CUT GLASS SMELLING SALTS BOTTLE LONDON 1921 ANTIQUE Item #55965
A cut glass smelling salts bottle with sterling silver screw top lid fully hallmarked for London 1921. Glass is good with minimal fleabites only. Lid has overall dents to its top. No interior stopper. GBP17.99
STERLING SILVER TORTOISESHELL CUT GLASS SMELLING SALTS JAR – 1925 Item #55966
A nice cut glass smelling salts bottle with sterling silver lid by Albert Carter, fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1925, set with a t/shell lid. Original stopper to interior and it is not stuck. Glass good with some minimal fleabiting only. Some cloudiness to interior. Lid good with some minor roughness to the upper silver rim, no breaks in the shell. GBP29.99
VINTAGE MERLIN GLASS LISKEARD CORNWALL PERFUME BOTTLE Item #55967
A lovely piece of blown glass by Merlin of Liskeard with a purple and white glass inclusion. Dimpled shape to body on both sides. Original label to underside. No damage GBP19.99
COLLECTION OF CUT GLASS SCENT PERFUME BOTTLES Item #55968
A nice small collection of bottles including a high quality heavy crystal example with exaggerated length ‘dabber’ stopper (original to it), another finely cut example, an atomiser example (a/f), a small square based one and a faceted flask with a silver plated and cork stopper. Glass is all fine and undamaged. The atomiser example has some dents to its silver upper and no longer pumps, so its purely decorative. The flask example has some cloudiness to interior of glass. GBP29.99
COLLECTION OF CUT GLASS HAIR TIDY JARS – STERLING SILVER LIDS Item #55969
A small collection of hair tidy jars, all with sterling silver lids. The largest is London 1924, the next largest is London 1920 and the smaller example is Birmingham 1913 and has ‘Hair Tidy’ engraving. The largest example has a smooth rim chip, otherwise glass is good. All 3 have some dents to their silver. The smallest one has a couple of splits but not obvious unless examined from underneath. All lids are correct & fit tightly etc. Total silver weight is 53g. GBP49.99
UNUSUAL ANTIQUE SILVER PLATED & GLASS BEER MUG TANKARD Item #55970
A nice looking and unusual piece with an ‘all glass’ body and silver plated frame and handle. The handle has classic acanthus style scroll. Capacity is c. 3/4 of a pint. No damage. Plating is gleaming silver with some minor wear. Some discoloration to the cement visible thru the glass to bottom, it is a minor point. GBP19.99
BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE SILVER PLATED & PORCELAIN BISCUIT BARREL Item #55971
This really is a superb piece – blush ivory raised foliate porcelain body with gilt finish and a stunning silver plated upper with a finely cast swing handle and a superb lid with its finial formed as a bust of a cherub. Bright cut work to the acanthus to lid. Absolutely superb, no damage, plating is exceptional with not a hint of any wear and just some minimal marks etc. Handle stays upright nicely. Height measurement quoted is from base to the lid rim. GBP44.99
FINE SET OF 6 REGENCY STERLING SILVER TEASPOONS LONDON 1824 FIDDLE PATTERN Item #55972
A very nice set of 6 teaspoons by William Schofield fully hallmarked for London 1824. Monogrammed ‘M*B’ All good, no major dents just the odd tiny pinhead bowl knock from underside. Quite lightly used for age. GBP74.99
VERY HEAVY STERLING SILVER BUTTER KNIFE – CHAWNER 1859 FIDDLE THREAD PATTERN Item #55973
A real heavyweight of a butter knife by George Adams for Chawner & Co, fully hallmarked for London 1859. Fiddle thread pattern with crest to handle of the Clan Macaulay, motto Dulce Periculum above a spurred riding boot (trans: ‘Danger is Sweet’, or ‘Sweet Danger’). Overall fine with some feint tarnish related marks, no dents. GBP44.99
HEAVY STERLING SILVER REGENCY BUTTER KNIFE – LONDON 1828 CHAWNER – FIDDLE Item #55974
A heavy gauge regency sterling silver butter knife by William Chawner II, fully hallmarked for London 1828. Monogrammed with a single initial ‘G’. Good with use marks, no dents. GBP34.99
STERLING SILVER SMALL PLAIN SUGAR TONGS – LONDON 1889 – ANTIQUE VICTORIAN Item #55975
A nice small pair of plain tongs by Wakely & Wheeler fully hallmarked for London 1889. No monograms. No dents or damage. GBP14.99
STERLING SILVER SMALL CLAW NIP SUGAR TONGS – BIRMINGHAM 1934 – VINTAGE Item #55976
A nice small pair of sugar tongs fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1934, maker W H Collins & Co. Inside of other arm is interesting also marked for the silver manufacturer BCM/PRIAUR to its inside. No monograms. No dents or damage. Some surface marks to interiors of arms. GBP14.99
UNUSUAL PAIR LARGE ANTIQUE LOBSTER PICKS – SILVER PLATED – COOPER BROS Item #55977
A pair of much larger than usual lobster picks with engraved lobster design to centre and with the hook ends unusually at 90 degrees to the scoop ends. Made by Cooper Bros. Both gleaming silver with some use marks. Any funny shadows or darker patches in the photos are just light reflection effects, not wear etc. GBP19.99
STERLING SILVER SMALL GEORGIAN STYLE TOAST RACK – GEORGE UNITE 1914 ANTIQUE Item #55978
A nice small toast rack by George Unite, fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1914. No damage, minor surface marks GBP39.99
STERLING SILVER PLAIN NAPKIN RING GEORGE UNITE 1915 – ANTIQUE Item #55979
A good larger plain napkin ring of concave body shape, made by George Unite and fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1915. No monograms. Overall good, one tiny barely noticeable body knock and slightly out of perfect circular at rims. Some overall feint tarnish spots to its interior. GBP23.99
VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER NAPKIN RING – INITIALS ‘CG’ – BIRMINGHAM 1895 ANTIQUE Item #55980
A good looking ornate napkin ring by Colen Hewer Cheshire, fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1895. Monogrammed ‘CG’. Good, a couple of tiny knocks to body. Slight tarnish related marks to interior of ring. GBP24.99
VICTORIAN BUTTER SPADE – ANTIQUE SILVER PLATED Item #55981
A lovely Victorian butter spade with scroll work decoration. Overall gleaming silver with some slight wear and surface marks. GBP9.99
ANTIQUE SILVER PLATED DOUBLE ENDED MARROW SCOOP Item #55982
A lovely antique marrow scoop with a spiral twist handle decoration to centre. Absolutely gleaming silver, minor surface marks and some a couple of minor ‘stress’ lines in the plating, but it is absolutely rock solid. The rear of the narrow end has some very slight plate wear. GBP17.99
ANTIQUE FRENCH STERLING SILVER HANDLED MEAT CHOP / JOINT HOLDER Item #55983
A French silver handled chop holder with key clamp upper in steel. Bears Minerva mark to the handle. No makers marks. Some tarnish to the steel end. Handle has a small split in the silver at the join with the steel section on one side. It doesn’t cause any problems and it is absolutely solid. Perfectly useable. GBP21.99
ANTIQUE CASED LILY PATTERN GRAPE SCISSORS / SHEARS – SILVER PLATED – VICTORIAN Item #55984
A lovely pair of cased silver plated grape scissors in Lily pattern, c.19th. Gleaming silver with minor use marks etc, no damage and still perfectly useable. Case good with minor scuffs. GBP34.99
ART DECO STERLING SILVER 8 INCH VASE – WALKER & HALL SHEFFIELD 1940 Item #55985
A larger sized vase by Walker & Hall, made during WW2. Very deco shape! Fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1940. Weighted base but at least half the weight is silver as its ‘balance point’ when held horizontally is at the narrow part of stem. So at least 134g of silver here. Comes with a glass flute too. Has some dents to body and a pinprick sized hole that you can only see from inside. It is easy enough to plug with a small piece of blue-tack etc but the vase does also come with a glass flute that fits inside nicely. Some tarnish to interior. Vase weighs 268g. GBP84.99
12x VINTAGE BONE & FAUX BONE NAPKIN RINGS – NUMBERED ETC Item #55986
A collection of mainly early c.20th acetate faux bone napkin rings, mainly numbered, one with a silver monogram. Also 3 unnumbered turned bovine bone examples. 12 in total. The numbers ones include a good run of 1 thru 6 in various sizes plus additional numbers 3 and 4 (these ones numbers are a little rubbed). Some surface marks etc. #5 has a slight scratch. The bone ones have slight staining, 1 of these has a nicely glued crack, another has a slight chip to rim. GBP29.99
VINTAGE ROSS LONDON STEPNADA 7X30 BINOCULARS LEATHER CASED – SERIAL 137448 Item #55987
A pair of Stepnada 7×30 binoculars by Ross, with strap and original Ross case. In good working order with some cosmetic wear. Previous owners initials to strap and owners addresses to inside lid of case. Case has scuffs and wear but intact. GBP29.99
