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Silver Pen

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.

VINTAGE SILVER PEN-KNIFE SHEFFIELD 1926

A neat silver pen-knife manufactured and hallmarked in Sheffield in 1926 by the silversmith Charles William Fletcher. It has two steel blades each measuring 1.5" in length, and as it is not a lock knife, it is not classed as an illegal weapon. Its overall length is 2.75", and it is in good condition, with both blades opening easily. The hallmarks are clear and legible, and it is engraved with the initials 'C.P.'

Silver Pencil Holder/Case.

Silver pencil holder/case; of plain form with detachable cap/holder, this highly collectable piece is made by the most highly regarded maker of the period. Marked - S. Mordan & Co. Sterling. c.1910. Length 8.5cm.

London 1966 solid cast silver letter opener/meat skewer with shell terminal.

London 1966 solid cast English hallmarked silver letter opener/meat skewer with shell and loop design terminal to both sides, in the design of a Georgian meat skewer. This lovely letter opener will grace any desk beautifully. It is 10 inches long, by .75 inches wide, and is quite heavy weighing 3 ounces. It is in excellent condition.

19thC cast and silverplate fish serpent dish stand.

19th century cast and silverplate dish stand in the guise of a fish serpent among the waves and seaweed, holding a dish aloft. Although this example doesn't seem to be marked, the fine craftsmanship shows it must have come from a superior maker such as Elkington, who made such items. Victorians were known to embrace this fanciful type of design in both metals and other materials (see listed oak library table). Both the stand and the original fitted etched glass dish are in excellent condition. Size approximately 5 inches wide by 5 inches high. It is a wonderful dish for butter, sweetmeats, or the like, and an excellent talking point.

London 1914 large solid silver salver

London 1914 solid English hallmarked silver salver in the Chippendale style and standing on three cast scrolled feet. Makers are Johnson, Walker and Tolhurst. This beautiful salver is crafted in a very thick guage of silver, making the salver exceptionally heavy at 36 ounces! There is a monogram to centre, which can be easily removed if desired. Size is 12.5 inches in diameter, or 32 cm. A lovely large classic shaped salver in very good condition.

1900 CUT GLASS SCENT PERFUME BOTTLE PENNINGTON SILVER TOP

An elegant square scent bottle, with an embossed silver hinged top, plain silver collar, and facet cut glass stopper. The bottle has lightly rounded shoulders and is cut with hobnails and diamonds between parallel grooved diagonals. Condition: light age and use wear, one or two tiny edge nicks more felt than seen, light clouding to the interior base; no cracks, hairlines or bruising - if you have any questions about this item, contact me. Seller operates a 100% purchase price money back returns policy if not completely satisfied. Hallmarked for Birmingham 1900, maker's mark "A.W.P" for A. W. Pennington. A little over 4¾in/12.1cm high, sides a little under 2¼in/5.7cm wide.

Miniature silver propelling pencil

A silver miniature propelling pencil hallmarked for Birmingham 1906 by A. H. Woodward. The handle simply engraved, the top set with an amethyst stone. Fully extended length 5.5cms, closed 4cms

Gold/gilt miniature propelling pencil

A very pretty example of the small propelling pencils so popular at the turn of the 20th century. In gold or silver/gilt (not tested), with a decorated top reminiscent of the capital on a p;illar, set with an amethyst stone, the handle with anengraved decorative design. Suspension ring and attachment. Open length 7cms, retracted length 5.2cms

Silver Samson Morden miniature pencil

Silver miniature propelling pencil by Samson Morden. Marked only 'S.Morden & Co', the top set with a red speckled hardstone. Suspension ring. Open length 5.6cms. Retracted length 4.7cms. Date early 20th century

Edwardian Silver Plated Pen Tray

A Silver plated scroll end pen tray. It measures 9 inches in length, is 2 inches high and 2.5 inches wide. Please do contact us for any questions you may have. Thank you for looking. Email: smarttatcustomerservices@yahoo.com

Samson Morden silver pen/pencil

A nice example of a Victorian retracting pen/pencil. In silver, hallmarked for London 1893, and with maker's mark for the well-known firm of Samson Morden. This article has a dual function in that it could be used as a propelling pencil or as an ink pen. In excellent condition. Length when closed 3.75ins (9.5cms). Other views shown.