lot 544 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Queen Anne porringer, by John Read, London 1704, the half fluted body with diagonally fluted band above, embossed floral scrolls to cartouche, ... read more

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lot 545 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Edwardian reproduction of a Henry VIII font cup, by Nathan & Hayes, Chester 1902, being a copy of Holms cup, c.1521, formerly of the Dunn-Gardner ... read more

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lot 546 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A pair of Queen Anne tablespoons, London c.1704, Old English pattern, engraved initials 'MB' and 'EB' to backs, rat tail bowls, each 7 1/2in. (19cms) ... read more

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lot 547 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A George III tablespoon, by George Smith IV, London 1773, Old English pattern, feathered edge and shell back, 8 1/in. (22cms), 1.8oz.

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lot 548 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A William III trefid spoon, by William Scarlet, London c.1697, (date letter rubbed), with engraved back and 'IHAH', rat tail back, 7 1/2in. (19cms) ... read more

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lot 549 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Charles II trefid spoon, by I.P., London 1681, of typical form and fancy rat tail back (bowl worn), 7 1/4in. (18.5cms) long, 1.3oz.

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lot 550 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A George III tablespoon, by Thomas Dean, London 1770, Old English pattern, with fancy back, 8in. (20cms) long, 1.9oz.

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lot 551 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Edwardian shell pattern dish, by Walker & Hall, Chester 1906, decorated with foliate scrolls and latticework to edge, raised on three ball feet, 6 ... read more

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lot 553 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A late Victorian Arts & Crafts two-handled covered bowl, by Charles Robert Ashbee for Guild of Handicrafts Ltd., London 1900, the cover with acorn ... read more

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lot 554 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A George III table salt, by David Mowden, London 1760, of cauldron form, with three hoof feet; together with a George II table salt, by George Campar, ... read more

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lot 556 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A pair of Victorian fish servers, by Alan & Darwin, Sheffield 1895, each with ivory handles, engraved initial 'F', with floral embossed pommel and ... read more

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lot 557 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Victorian beaker, by Thomas Smily, London 1870, of cylindrical form, with floral engraving and engraving to cartouche 'Durham Regatta Ladies Plate ... read more

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lot 558 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A pair of Victorian toddy ladles, by William Marshall, Edinburgh 1893, in fiddle and shell pattern, 1.8oz. gross.

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lot 559 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A pair of Edwardian vases, by William Adams Ltd., Birmingham 1909, each with wavy rims above knop at top of tapering stem, standing on flared feet, 9 ... read more

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lot 560 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Victorian teapot, by Robert Hennell II, London 1844, of squat melon form, with acorn finial, acanthus capped handle and spout, raised on four ... read more

Sold for £380 More details 1  

lot 561 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Edwardian two-handled tray, by J.A. Restall & Co., Birmingham 1905, of oval form, with reeded rim, fluted band and engraved monogram to centre, ... read more

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lot 562 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A pair of George III berry spoons, by James McKay, Edinburgh 1816, Old English pattern, with engraved foliate handles, crimped and embossed ... read more

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lot 563 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Victorian two-handled presentation cup, by Stephen Smith & William Nicholson, London 1852, of urn form and everted undulating rim, with morning ... read more

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lot 565 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

Six George III table spoons, by Richard Crossley, London 1796, Old English pattern, engraved initials, 13.4oz.

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lot 566 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

Five George III dessert spoons, by Joshua Buckton (4) and John Egan, Dublin 1821, fiddle pattern, engraved crest; and three William IV dessert spoons, ... read more

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lot 567 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A pair of George III wine coasters, by Ann Robertson, c.1805, of squat circular form with fluted design, turned wooden bases, 5 1/2in. (14cms). See ... read more

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lot 568 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A George II coffee pot, by John Langlands I, Newcastle 1753, tapering circular form, engraved with crest in ornate cartouche, domed hinged cover with ... read more

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lot 569 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Edwardian cut glass claret jug, by W. & C. Sissons, Sheffield 1906, the globular hobnail cut glass body with plain silver neck, hinged cover with ... read more

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lot 570 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

Two Victorian goblets, by J.B., possibly John Brashier (Henry Wilkinson & Co.), the engine turned urn-shaped bowls engraved crests, stemmed spreading ... read more

Sold for £220 More details 1  

lot 571 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A matched pair of cut glass and silver-mounted claret jugs, by C.F., Sheffield 1875 and 1876, tapered bodies with silver mounts, chased and engraved ... read more

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lot 572 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A pair of George V candlesticks, by Ackroyd Rhodes, London 1911, with acanthus wrapped sconces and baluster stems, fluted spreading feet, on loaded ... read more

Sold for £820 More details 1  

lot 573 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Victorian sugar ladle, by William Robert Smily, London 1852, fiddle pattern and engraved initials; a Victorian butter knife, by George Adams, ... read more

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lot 574 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A George IV matched three-piece tea service, by Leonard Urquhart and John Tapley, Edinburgh and London 1834, each piece of embossed circular design, ... read more

Sold for £800 More details 1  

lot 575 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A George II mug, by John Langlands I, Newcastle 1759, baluster shaped, engraved crest, double scroll acanthus capped handle, on spreading circular ... read more

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lot 576 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A George III cruet, by John Watson, Sheffield 1818, of rounded rectangular form, with gadroon and leaf border, raised on four leaf and paw feet, ... read more

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lot 577 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A pair of Edwardian candlesticks, by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1907, in the Arts & Crafts taste, with circular nozzles and drip pans, the ... read more

Sold for £1,350 More details 1  

lot 578 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Victorian cake basket, by Creswick & Co. (Thomas James and Nathaniel Creswick), London 1852, of chased and pierced shaped circular form, decorated ... read more

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lot 579 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

Six Victorian dessert knives and six matching dessert forks, by A.H., Sheffield 1839-41, with carved mother-of-pearl handles, in velvet lined case.

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lot 580 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

Five George III, George IV and Victorian tablespoons, by Thomas Wilkes Barker (2), Thomas Dicks (1) and John James Whiting, London 1811-1840, fiddle ... read more

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lot 581 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A George IV gravy spoon, by George Ferris, Exeter 1824, fiddle pattern, engraved initial, 3.94oz.

Sold for £90 More details 1  

lot 582 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

Three George III tablespoons, by Adam Elder or Alexander Edmonstoun III, Edinburgh 1813, fiddle pattern and engraved initials, 6.135oz.

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lot 583 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A George III milk jug, date and maker's mark rubbed, helmet-shaped, with engraved initials, loop handle, 4 3/4in. (12cms).

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lot 584 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An ornate Victorian table centrepiece, by Horace Woodward & Co., London 1873, with detachable cut glass trumpet-shaped vase, engraved foliate stem ... read more

Sold for £1,000 More details 1  

lot 585 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A late Victorian cake basket, by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield 1899, of embossed shaped oval form, 12 1/2in. (32cms), 18oz.

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lot 587 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Edwardian bachelor's teapot, by William Devenport, Birmingham 1904, baluster-shaped with basketweave handle, 4 3/4in. (12cms); and a George V ... read more

Sold for £130 More details 1  

lot 588 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Victorian miniature funnel, by Saunders & Shepherd, Chester 1897; a late Victorian vesta case, Chester 1900; a modern silver pill box; an Edwardian ... read more

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lot 589 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A pair of George V bon-bon dishes, by Boots Pure Drug Co., Birmingham 1918, pierced octagonal; a George V bon-bon dish, by Adie Bros., London 1922; ... read more

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lot 590 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

Three 19th Century bottle corks, with ring handles, two inscribed 'Port' and 'Brandy'; a hardstone seal; and a knife with wooden tapering handle, ... read more

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lot 591 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Victorian silver moustache guard, by Henry Bourne, Birmingham 1875.

Sold for £155 More details 1  

lot 592 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Edwardian silver photograph frame, by Synyer & Beddoes, Birmingham, shaped oval with foliate and gadrooned border, 7 1/4in. (18.5cms).

Sold for £150 More details 1  

lot 595 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Continental enamel and emerald set seal (possibly Austrian), of baluster form, in reddish pink enamel with white metal terminal, engraved initials ... read more

Sold for £450 More details 1  

lot 596 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A 19th Century ivory box, of elongated rectangular design, inset locks of hair and gilt initials, mirror and velvet lining to interior, possibly for ... read more

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lot 597 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A George V silver cased carriage timepiece, by Charles Henry Dumenil, London 1911, with white enamelled roman dial and French movement, the engine ... read more

Sold for £190 More details 1  

lot 598 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A pair of Edwardian silver and ivory knife rests, by Hilliard & Thomason, on square foliate bases, in velvet lined case, with Reid & Sons label.

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lot 599 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A George V cut glass scent bottle, with silver and pink enamel cover, maker's mark rubbed, Birmingham 1922, 4 3/4in. (12cms); and a George V glass ... read more

Sold for £240 More details 1  

lot 600 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

After Samuel Cooper, a miniature bust portrait of Charles II, with inscription to reverse, oil on panel, in oval brass mount and perspex cover, 2 ... read more

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lot 601 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A George V miniature silver horn, by Sampson Mordan & Co., Chester 1913, 12in. (30.5cms) long, 1.44oz. See illustration

Sold for £280 More details 1  

lot 602 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A 19th Century carved wooden quaiche; a carved wooden seal box and cover; a carved and turned wooden box with compass to interior; a turned wood ... read more

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lot 603 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A 19th Century white metal and mother-of-pearl snuff box, oval, the hinged cover with engraved foliate design to exterior, opening to reveal an ... read more

Sold for £100 More details 1  

lot 604 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Edwardian silver vesta case, by John Millward Banks, Chester 1906, 2 1/4in. (5.5cms); and an Edwardian vesta case, by A.W. Crosbee & Co., ... read more

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lot 605 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Victorian silver spectacle case, by Charles Boyton, London 1887; with suspensory chain and engraved foliate chatelaine loop, by Hilliard & Thomason, ... read more

Sold for £55 More details 1  

lot 607 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A George V silver running fox pepperette, maker's mark indistinct but possibly that of William Edward Hurcomb, London 1910, modelled as a running fox ... read more

Sold for £480 More details 1  

lot 608 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Edwardian silver bear pattern pepper caster, by William Vale & Sons, Birmingham 1908, 1 3/8in. (3.5cms) high. See illustration

Sold for £70 More details 1  

lot 609 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Edwardian silver elephant pattern pin cushion, by Spurrier & Co., Birmingham 1905, 2 3/4in. (7cms). See illustration

Sold for £80 More details 1  

lot 610 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Edwardian silver box and cover, by Thomas Eady & Co. Ltd., London 1905, with engine turned cover and fluted border, 3in. (7.5cms); and a George V ... read more

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lot 613 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A George IV wine funnel, by Robert Gray & Son, Glasgow 1825, with loose fluted rim, the main bowl decorated with grapes and vines, tapering funnel, 5 ... read more

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lot 614 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Victorian snuff box, by Francis Clarke, Birmingham 1838, of rectangular engine turned form, vacant cartouche to hinged cover, foliate front, fluted ... read more

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lot 617 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Elizabeth II silver snuff box, by D.J., Birmingham modern, rectangular, the hinged cover with Houses of Parliament scene to cover, foliate borders, ... read more

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lot 618 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A German novelty white metal monkey pattern lighter, with removable top hat revealing a single wheeled flint lighter, the base marked 'GES GESCH ENGL. ... read more

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lot 619 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A George V silver pomander, by Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1913, of acorn form with pierced cover, 2in. (5cms).

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lot 620 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Elizabeth II novelty shoe-horn, by John Bull Ltd., Birmingham modern, embossed with a figure of a golfer taking a swing.

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lot 623 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A 19th Century ram's horn snuff mull, with white metal mounts to neck and hinged cover, decorated foliate design, 3 1/2in. (9cms). See illustration

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lot 624 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A 19th Century burr wood snuff box, possibly Scottish, the richly textured burr box with hinged lid, transfer printed with two shaking hands and 'For ... read more

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lot 625 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A treen snuff box in the form of a frog, 3in. (7.5cms); and a 19th Century carved wooden knitting stick, 6 1/4in. 16cms). (2)

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lot 626 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A 19th Century burr maple snuff box, 4 3/4in. (12cms); and four other 19th Century snuff boxes in rosewood, maple and other woods, various designs ... read more

Sold for £110 More details 1  

lot 627 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A mid 19th Century brass snuff box, rectangular, the cover engraved inscription 'George Blakey, South Shields, 1857'; another 19th Century brass ... read more

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lot 628 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

Six late 19th/early 20th Century silver vesta cases, by Colen Cheshire, William Neale & Sons, Hilliard & Thomason, William Thorneywork and others, ... read more

Sold for £180 More details 1  

lot 629 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Edwardian silver elephant pattern pin cushion, by Adie & Lovekin Ltd., 1 5/8in. (4cms); and a Victorian silver swan pattern box, by B.H. Joseph & ... read more

Sold for £110 More details 1  

lot 630 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A 19th Century carved and decorative wooden box and cover, possibly lignum vitae, the cover with fruited decoration in relief, the base carved with ... read more

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lot 631 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An interesting 19th Century leather purse, with twisted unusual overlapping leather top, the base inset with engraved brass plaque with inscription ... read more

Sold for £75 More details 1  

lot 632 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A 19th Century carved tortoiseshell and silver mounted snuff box, rounded rectangular, with wave pattern decoration, 3 1/4in. (8.5cms).

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lot 633 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

Ten assorted 19th Century carved horn snuff boxes, mostly rectangular, some with tortoiseshell designs to covers, various sizes.

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lot 634 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A silver plated mussel shell snuff box; another mussel shell snuff box with brass mounts; a shell pattern snuff box with brass mounts; a horn pattern ... read more

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lot 636 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Victorian silver visiting card case, by Sampson Mordan & Co., London 1888, rectangular, profusely engraved with scrolling leaf design, engraved ... read more

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lot 637 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Elizabeth II silver gilt miniature box and cover, by Stuart Devlin, London 1985, the circular body decorated in relief with tree design, the ... read more

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lot 639 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Elizabeth II silver gilt 'Surprise' egg, by Stuart Devlin, London 1981, with textured shell, the interior with a flower and bee, limited edition ... read more

Sold for £280 More details 1  

lot 640 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Chinese gilt metal oval box and cover, profusely decorated with scrollwork, leaf and Chinese character designs, inset overall with jade-coloured ... read more

Sold for £680 More details 1  

lot 642 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Elizabeth II silver box, by Stuart Devlin, 1984, circular, with detachable cover, surmounted by a butterfly, 1 1/8in. (3cms).

Sold for £55 More details 1  

lot 643 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Chinese white metal box and cover, circular, with textured base, the detachable cover centred by inset carved jade-coloured stone, surrounded by ... read more

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lot 644 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

Three silver boxes, by Anthony John Hope, Edinburgh, various dates, one in the form of a treasure chest with agate cover, one of rectangular form ... read more

Sold for £220 More details 1  

lot 645 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Elizabeth II silver and silver gilt drum pattern box, by John Norgate, 1in. (2.5cms); an Elizabeth II scallop shell box, with silver mounts, by ... read more

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lot 646 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Elizabeth II silver box and cover, circular with abstract design to cover, 1 3/8in. (3.5cms); an Elizabeth II box and cover in the form of a ... read more

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lot 647 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A late 19th Century white metal box with hinged cover, decorated foliate scrolls, bears French import marks, 3in. (7.5cms).

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lot 648 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Hong Kong sterling silver circular box, the hinged cover inset with Hong Kong 1 dollar piece, 1975, 1 1/4in. (3cms); an Indian white metal circular ... read more

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lot 649 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Elizabeth II silver box, with inset agate cover, 1 5/8in. (4cms); an Elizabeth II silver circular box, with engine turned cover; and a George V ... read more

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lot 650 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A collection of eight Continental silver and white metal boxes and covers, of various designs and sizes, modern.

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lot 651 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A collection of ten assorted silver and white metal boxes and covers, of various shapes, designs and sizes, modern.

Sold for £80 More details 1  

lot 654 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Edwardian silver mounted and green glass snuff bottle, by G.E. Walton & Co. Ltd., Birmingham 1905; together with two Continental white metal scent ... read more

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lot 655 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

Three gilt and white metal pendant scent bottles, a filigree and enamel bag pattern box and cover; another engraved white metal bag pattern box; and ... read more

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lot 656 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An Oriental gilt metal filigree pattern and enamel jar and cover, profusely decorated with blue and turquoise floral design, 3in. (7.5cms).

Sold for £70 More details 1  

lot 657 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

An enamelled white metal stopper, probably Russian, circular with red, turquoise, blue and green foliate enamel decoration in relief, around an oval ... read more

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lot 659 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A collection of fob seals, all in yellow metal mounts, engraved matrices, including: one dog, various names and sentiments, one seal set with ... read more

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lot 660 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Chinese white metal plaque depicting a Buddha, Chinese characters and dragons, on stained composition stand.

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lot 661 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Chinese white metal plaque depicting deity, Chinese characters and dragons, on composition stand.

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lot 662 (Fine Art, 3rd Dec, 2013)

A Chinese white metal plaque depicting five Chinese figures around a multi tiered burner, within Chinese characters surround, on composition stand, 7 ... read more

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