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London 1914 very unusual solid silver pipe and match stand by very famous makers GOLDSMITHS AND SILVERSMITHS CO.

London 1914 George V English hallmarked solid silver multiple pipe stand with integral match holder by very famous makers, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company. This is a very high quality, beautifully made and unusual gift for the pipe smoker, or the collector of novelty silver. It would look lovely as a table or desk accessory. Weighing a heavy 130 grams, it comprises an edged tray standing on ball feet, holding an integral cup for matches, and two shaped scroll footed wire racks meant to hold up to two pipes. (pipe illustrated is one of two Peterson pipes listed for sale separately) Also see listed sterling silver Dunhill pipe tool. Size-5.6 inches long by 3.5 inches wide by 3.75 inches high. An unusual item, by famous makers, in very good condition.

London 1912 solid silver topped glass spirit flasks in crescent shaped glass, in fitted case by Finnigans of Bond Street.

London 1912 English hallmarked solid silver topped glass spirit flasks in crescent shaped bottles, mounted in bespoke fitted leather case, by Finnigans of Bond Street. The glass is in perfect condition, and there is some slight bruising to one silver top. The silver tops screw on to the glass flasks, for a tight seal. Size overall in case-5 inches high by 2.75 inches diameter. Flasks alone-4.5 inches high, 2.4 inches wide and 1.1 inches deep. The case bears the retailers marks inside the lid. An unusual pair of cased flasks in very good condition.

London 1909 set of 6 solid silver unusual liquor tots by famous makers MAPPIN AND WEBB.

London 1909 English hallmarked solid silver set of 6 liquor tots by famous makers Mappin and Webb. Nicely designed thumb rests and pedestal bases, lend classic style. Weight-195 grams. 2.25 inches high, by 2 inches wide including handle. Of heavy weight, excellent quality, and in very good condition, these are both fun and useful.

London 1907 solid silver novelty pen wipe in the form of a stickstand, by JOHN COLLARD VICKERY, fine maker.

London 1907, English hallmarked solid silver novelty pen wipe in the form of a stickstand, by John Collard Vickery, fine maker, and retailer of "fancy goods." He headed a well known firm who made by appointment, goods for many European royal families. The base is inset with bristles, and would also make an excellent hat pin stand. Weight-50 grams. Size 3.75 inches high, by 2 inches wide, by 1.25 inches deep. A rare piece with excellent weight, condition, and quality. It would look lovely on desk or table, or in a collection of novelty silver.

London 1937 very unusual nearly mint condition solid silver trefid end cold meat serving fork and serving spoon by Thomas Bradbury and Sons, and retailed by Gilmer of Bath, in original fitted case.

London 1937 English hallmarked solid silver very unusual set of trefid ended cold meat fork and serving spoon, made by very good makers Thomas Bradbury and Sons, and retailed by Gilmer of Bath. Extremely thick and heavy gauge of silver, with large clear hallmarks, and retailer stamp to stem sides as well. In nearly mint condition, contained in striking blue gilt embellished original fitted case, lined with silk and black velvet. All pieces appearing to have had little if any use in 71 years! Weight-180 grams. Size-fork 8.25 inches long; spoon 8.5 inches long by 2 inches wide. A lovely, practical and unusual gift, or to use for oneself.

London 1873 superb solid silver bowl by very important maker ROBERT GARRARD.

London 1873 superb and unusual English hallmarked solid silver bowl by very important maker Robert Garrard, the crown silversmith to Queen Victoria. The bowl is hand shaped, with a chased and applied shaped gadroon edge. Weight-650 grams, or nearly 1.5 pounds! Size-9.5 inches diameter by 1 inch high Very clear hallmarks and Garrards retail marks. A superior mid Victorian solid silver bowl, by a very important maker, in excellent condition.

London 1870 superb solid silver gilt afternoon tea cutlery service by famous maker HENRY HOLLAND.

London 1870 English hallmarked solid silver gilt most unusual afternoon tea cutlery service by very famous spoon maker Henry Holland, comprising three pieces in the original fitted case. The pieces comprise both long and short handled caddy spoons, and a matching pair of sugar nips. With original gilding, the cast elegant pierced and twisted stems are designed with figures to both top and bottom. There is a fine feathered rat tail to the ovoid bowls. Very clear hallmarks. The pieces are contained in the original blue lined velvet case. Weight-75 grams. Sizes-long handled caddy spoon 4.75 inches long by 1.4 inches wide; short handled caddy spoon 4 inches long by 1.25 inches wide; sugar nips 4.75 inches long. A rare set in excellent condition, having had little use in their lifetime.

London 1913 pair of solid silver trefid end large rat tail bowled serving spoons in original fitted case, by Jackson and Fullerton.

London 1913 pair of English hallmarked solid silver trefid end stems serving spoons, with large rat tail bowls in original fitted case. By very good makers Jackson and Fullerton. Of excellent quality, with crisp hallmarks, and very defined rat tails, these spoons were made in the 20th century, but in the 17th century style. Presented in original fitted red leather case on striking purple velvet lined interior. Original pale gilding remains in bowl interiors. Weight-95 grams. Size-7.5 inches long by 2 inch wide bowls. A lovely and practical pair to give as a gift or to keep. In excellent condition.

London 1802 solid silver sherry decanter label by Elizabeth Morley, female silversmith.

London 1802, English George III period hallmarked solid silver sherry label or bottle ticket, made unusually by a female silversmith, Elizabeth Morley. In the Georgian period, that was very rare, as silversmithing was a male dominated occupation. Having cut cornered shape with thread edge, and original chain. A lovely label in very good condition with clear hallmarks.

London 1800 solid silver whisky decanter label by John Emes.

London 1800 George III period English hallmarked solid silver whisky liquor label, or bottle ticket, by famous maker John Emes. Having cut cornered shape with thread edge, and original chain. In very good condition with very clear hallmarks. 208 years old!

London 1808-1813 George III period matched set of 6 solid silver dessert spoons.

London 1808-1813, set of 6 George III period English hallmarked solid silver fiddle pattern dessert spoons with "P" monogram, in very good condition. Size- approximately 7 inches long, and weight 203 grams. Two spoons are very slightly shorter than the rest. A lovely and very useful set of spoons for dessert or soup.

London 1927 solid silver and cut glass unusual pair of cylinder vases.

London 1927 most unusual large pair of cut glass and English hallmarked solid silver cylinder vases made by William Gardener Groves, and very evocative of their era. Beautiful thumb, diamond, and star cuts to glass catch the light, while the silver tops gleam. Also having star cut bases. Size-8.25 inches high by nearly 3 inches in diameter. In very good condition with just some minor marking to silver tops. Wonderful to obtain a pair. They would make a lovely gift or a practical item to use.

London 1910, solid silver rare original and complete travelling vanity or dressing case by famous maker MAPPIN AND WEBB, in fitted leather case.

London 1910, English hallmarked solid silver rare and complete original travelling vanity set in dark green Moroccan leather case lined with aubergine moire silk, by very famous makers Mappin and Webb. Both the silver and the case have their makers marks. This service contains everything that would have been indispensable both at home, and on travels. It is the antique equivalent of the essential carry on case of today, with additional room in the case for jewellery, a change of clothes and reading material. The fittings comprise: 2 silver topped cut glass scent bottles, cut with panels and faceted shoulders; 3 other shapes of silver topped cut glass toilet bottles; a silver hair brush, silver clothes brush, silver and tortoise shell comb, silver shoe horn, a silver button hook, and a leather cased silver manicure set. In addition, there is a leather cased folding bevelled mirror, and a leather sketch/note book. All the silver is engraved with a beautiful foliate and scroll design. There is no monogram. Size of case-16.25 inches wide by 13 inches deep by 7.75 inches high. This set is complete, and even has the two original keys and their little leather case! A rare thing to find, in excellent condition, by an excellent maker.

Birmingham and London 1906 superb solid silver Edwardian very large complete fitted travelling vanity set by EDWARDS AND SONS, in original leather case.

Birmingham and London 1906 Edwardian English hallmarked solid silver complete travelling vanity service in original aubergine Moroccan fitted leather case with aubergine silk lining, all by Edwards and Sons, of Regent Street, London, royal warrant holders. Made for a Mrs. Bertram Barton, this complete service has survived in wonderful condition due to being preserved inside its canvas exterior travel cover. This service contains everything that would have been indispensable both at home, and on travels. It is the antique equivalent of the essential carry on case of today, with additional room in the case for jewellery, a change of clothes and reading material. It comprises more than 40 original pieces: a leather cased large manicure set, silver folding knife, ivory paper knife, several other leather pieces including a fitted velvet lined jewellery case, sketchbook, leather and glass inkwell, vesta case, pin cushion, card case (still with Mrs. Bertram's calling cards) and sewing kit. In addition, there are 28 silver items including: a cut glass and silver topped spirit flask, with removable silver cup: 2 cut glass silver topped scent bottles: large silver spirit burner with holders and ivory handled curling tongs: 2 hair brushes, 2 clothes brushes, 1 hand mirror, glove stretchers, button hook, and shoe horn, a Goliath clock in a silver easel backed case, 6 additional silver and glass toilet bottles and pots, and unusually, a large silver tray by famous maker William Comyns, and weighing 375 grams alone! All silver is beautifully engraved with garlands and ribbons, and presented in the lovely fitted case, also marked Edwards and Sons, with silver plated clasps. Also included is the original canvas weather proof cover. Size of case-18 inches wide by 14 inches deep by 7 inches high. Shipping weight-10 kilos. Edwards and Sons goods were of such high quality that Harrods bought all their stock in the 1920's. This is a sumptuous service, rare in both its size, condition, and completeness. The condition is very good, with just some very slight bruises to the silver tops of two of the bottles, and some denting to the top edge of the hand mirror. The rest of the items and all the glass are in excellent condition. This is a very rare and striking extremely collectable set to use or display, and is in very good condition. RESERVED.

London 1987 over 8 troy ounce solid silver ingot designer paperweight by GERALD BENNEY, renowned contemporary silversmith.

Hallmarked in London 1987, and made by Gerald Benney, the much collected and renowned contemporary silversmith, a solid silver ingot paperweight with textured sides, in Benney's familiar style of decoration. Very heavy in weight at 255 grams, or over 8 troy ounces of silver. Size is 4 inches long by 5/8 inches high and 5/8 inches deep. Hallmarks and makers mark are crisp and deep, and it is in very good condition. It is also marked OAP 10 on one side. Gerald Benney was born in 1930 at Hull, Yorkshire and spent most of his early life in Brighton. He trained at Brighton Art College and then at the Royal College of Art. He had workships in London, Reading, and Wiltshire. In 1974 he was granted a Royal Warrant by HM The Queen as goldsmith and silversmith.Further Royal Warrants followed in 1975 from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and HM The Queen Mother and in 1980 from HRH The Prince of Wales. His commissions have been from a wide range of patrons - private, ecclesiastical and commercial. He has made pieces for presentation by HM Government, for Oxford and Cambridge Colleges, churches including Coventry, St Paul's and Lichfield Cathedrals. Gerald Benney's work can be seen in many collections such as HM The Queen, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Crafts Council and the Goldsmiths' Company. Gerald Benney is a Liveryman of the Goldsmiths' Company and Royal Designer to Industry. He also holds many consultancies and appointments both in the United Kingdom and abroad and was Royal Professor to the Royal College of Art. He is a Freeman of the City of London and of the Borough of Reading and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Art. In 1993, together with his son Simon, he opened a shop in London. He is also adviser to The Silver Trust. He was awarded a CBE in 1995. This is an opportunity to acquire both a practical item of silver, and also a very collectable piece from a very highly regarded silversmith, who continues to grow in popularity each year. A wonderful piece for your desk, or an excellent gift.

London 1894 solid silver match safe of large size.

London 1894 Victorian English hallmarked solid silver match safe of large size, and heavy weight. Vesta cases and match safes are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Many had a loop attached, like this one, to attach to an albert chain. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items. Size-2 3/8 inches long by 2 1/8 inches wide, and weighing 50 grams. Hallmarks are rubbed, and there are some age commensurate minor marks to safe. Match safes were meant to hold matches, but can now also be used for pills, two photos and the like. With solid hinged closure to side. A nice well made and large example.