Fine Silver Auction
Lot: 172 to 356 - 21st Jul, 2026 12:30
Silver once again takes centre stage, with 350 lots to tempt collectors and investors alike. Whether you fancy some Scottish provincial pieces, a large trophy or two, or even some sacred Indian vessels, we have them.
We are pleased to be featuring heavily on caddy spoons, with the collection of the late David R. Melliar-Smith (lots 127–155) and other properties. For the academics among you, we have a comprehensive library of reference books, with a leaning toward Scottish interest — some 35 lots. We also have a fine selection of early spoons, vinaigrettes, boxes of all types, and foreign and continental silver.
If you have any similar items and are considering selling, don’t hesitate to get in touch and our specialists will be delighted to discuss including them in one of our upcoming auctions.
Request a free valuation through our simple online form and our team will be in touch with straightforward, expert advice.
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Fri 17/07/26 12pm-3pm
Sat 18/07/26 10am-12pm
Mon 20/07/26 10am-3pm
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Lot 289 - A George III Irish silver snuff box by James Kennedy, Dublin 1800
Lot 291 - A rare George III Irish silver surgeon’s box by James Kennedy, Dublin c.1799
Lot 293 - A mid-19th Century Chinese silver snuff box in the form of a book
Lot 294 - Literature: Truman, C: The Gilbert Collection of Gold Boxes
Lot 296 - An early 20th Century Australian novelty silver paper knife
Lot 298 - A late 19th/early 20th Century Iraqi silver powder compact
Lot 302 - Paul Storr: a George III silver mounted cut glass jar and cover
Lot 303 - A late George III silver vinaigrette by Lesdam and Vale, Birmingham 1818
Lot 305 - A William IV silvergilt vinaigrette by Taylor and Perry, Birmingham 1835
Lot 306 - A George III silver vinaigrette by Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham 1809
Lot 309 - A George III engraved vinaigrette by Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham 1816
Lot 310 - A George IV silver vinaigrette by E. Edwards, London 1829
Lot 311 - A late Victorian Scottish silver box in the form of an egg
Lot 315 - An Edwardian silver novelty pepperette; and a cast silver duck and matching drake
Lot 316 - A mixed lot: three miniature silver golfing “frog” figures; and other items
Lot 318 - An Edward VIII Irish provincial silver pyx box, by William Egan & Sons of Cork
Lot 319 - A miscellaneous lot to include: an early 19th Century coquilla-nut nutmeg grater
Lot 320 - A rare Old Sheffield-plated mounted fighting cock leg bone; and two tampers
Lot 321 - A rare late 17th Century silver mounted pipe tamper or seal
Lot 324 - An early 19th Century anti-clerical novelty carved bone pipe tamper
Lot 325 - Hare Coursing: a George III silver-mounted, carved petrified wooden pipe tamper
Lot 326 - A Maria Theresa silver thaler; and a Victorian gold sovereign
Lot 327 - Inverness: a deer hoof snuff box; and a turned horn quaich
Lot 328 - A late Victorian Scottish silver-mounted granite paperweight; and other items
Lot 329 - An Edwardian/George V Scottish provincial silver mounted sporran
Lot 331 - A late Victorian silver combination vesta case; and other items
Lot 332 - A late 19th/early 20th Century Austro-Hungarian silvergilt and enamelled pill box
Lot 333 - A late 19th Century French silvergilt mounted enamel hand mirror
Lot 337 - A 20th Century Italian cast silver figure of a carabinieri
Lot 338 - A large Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion in the form of a porcupine
Lot 341 - An Edwardian/George V set of six silvergilt menu card holders
Lot 342 - A late Victorian/Edwardian silvergilt and enamelled buckle
Lot 346 - A Victorian silver cigar or cheroot case; and a plain silver cigarette case
Lot 347 - A set of three Edwardian silver menu holders; and other items
Lot 349 - An Edinburgh Scottish small silver quaich; and other items
Lot 356 - Literature: Salter, J: Wine Labels 1730-2003 A Worldwide History 2004