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Fine Quality Aide-mémoire by Nathaniel Mills
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Fine Quality Aide-mémoire by Nathaniel Mills

19th century
Sold 6 June 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
This “Fine Quality Aide-mémoire by Nathaniel Mills” found a buyer.

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A fine quality early Victorian silver aide-mémoire with engine turned Venetian scene to the front, by highly regarded and collected maker Nathaniel Mills, hallmarked Birmingham 1849. The silver front with swept sides and engine turned finish, cartouche to the centre with superbly engraved Venetian scene. Matching engine turned finish to the back. Silver pencil to the side, which fits into the original dark red leather binding and holds the aide-mémoire closed. When the pencil is removed the aide-mémoire opens to reveal an original interior with bone pages marked to the top of each with the days of the week. Bears the makers mark for Nathaniel Mills along with clear hallmarks to all sections. Presented in excellent original condition. Measures 2" wide x 0.5" deep x 3" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Aide Memoire to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146798
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A fine quality early Victorian silver aide-mémoire with engine turned Venetian scene to the front, by highly regarded and collected maker Nathaniel Mills, hallmarked Birmingham 1849.
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The silver front with swept sides and engine turned finish, cartouche to the centre with superbly engraved Venetian scene.
Sturmans Antiques

Matching engine turned finish to the back. Silver pencil to the side, which fits into the original dark red leather binding and holds the aide-mémoire closed. When the pencil is removed the aide-mémoire opens to reveal an original interior with bone pages marked to the top of each with the days of the week. Bears the makers mark for Nathaniel Mills along with clear hallmarks to all sections. Presented in excellent original condition. Measures 2" wide x 0.5" deep x 3" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Aide Memoire to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1146798
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number tba
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Trade Associations

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An ornate sterling silver aide-memoire with engine-turned diagonal stripes and a central cartouche, attached to a dark leather spine. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate sterling silver aide-memoire with engine-turned diagonal stripes and a central cartouche, attached to a dark leather spine. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Quality Aide-mémoire by Nathaniel Mills

Archive II An ornate sterling silver aide-memoire with engine-turned diagonal stripes and a central cartouche, attached to a dark leather spine. View II
Archive III An ornate sterling silver aide-memoire with engine-turned diagonal stripes and a central cartouche, attached to a dark leather spine. View III
Archive IV An ornate sterling silver aide-memoire with engine-turned diagonal stripes and a central cartouche, attached to a dark leather spine. View IV
Archive V An ornate sterling silver aide-memoire with engine-turned diagonal stripes and a central cartouche, attached to a dark leather spine. View V
Archive VI An ornate sterling silver aide-memoire with engine-turned diagonal stripes and a central cartouche, attached to a dark leather spine. View VI
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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Sep 2012
For Sale
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Sold
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An ornate sterling silver aide-memoire with engine-turned diagonal stripes and a central cartouche, attached to a dark leather spine.
Fine Quality Aide-mémoire by Nathaniel Mills
Ref: SA1146798
An ornate sterling silver aide-memoire with engine-turned diagonal stripes and a central cartouche, attached to a dark leather spine.
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  • ObjectNotebooks & Diaries
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Leather, Paper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned engraving, Central cartouche, Scroll border, Repousse detailing
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

An aide-memoire is a small pocket notebook or memorandum book, popular in the 19th century, used for jotting down notes, appointments, or dance programmes.

They typically featured sterling silver repousse or engine-turned covers, often enclosing a leather-bound interior with bone or ivory writing leaves and a small pencil.

Authenticity is verified by checking for clear British hallmarks, including the makers mark (such as Nathaniel Mills), the silver standard mark, the assay office mark, and the date letter.

It can be styled as a decorative cabinet curiosity, placed on a bookshelf stand, or displayed on a desk within a curated vignette of historical objects.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the patina, avoiding harsh liquid dips that can damage intricate engraving and associated leather or paper elements.
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