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The Chester Sale

Auction 19891
Chester
12 Jun 2012, starting at 11:00 BST with lot 1.
13 Jun 2012, starting at 11:00 BST with lot 300.
14 Jun 2012, starting at 11:00 BST with lot 530.
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A Charles II silver tankard by Edward Mangie, Hull, circa 1680, the cover and body each stamped twice with maker's mark and the town mark,
Sold for £21,250 inc. premium
A Charles II silver tankard by Edward Mangie, Hull, circa 1680, the cover and body each stamped twice with maker ...
A George III silver presentation seven basket epergne by John Robins, London 1780
Sold for £9,000 inc. premium
A George III silver presentation seven basket epergne by John Robins, London 1780
William Turner (Chorlton-on-Medlock 1920) 'The Tugboat, Stockport'
Sold for £6,875 inc. premium
William Turner (Chorlton-on-Medlock 1920) 'The Tugboat, Stockport'
Frank Moss Bennett (British, 1874-1952) The Toast
Sold for £6,875 inc. premium
Frank Moss Bennett (British, 1874-1952) 'The Toast'

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An Old Sheffield plated coffee pot of neo-classical design
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An Old Sheffield plated coffee pot unmarked, circa 1790
Sold for £87 inc. premium
A Victorian electroplated mounted ivory two-handled biscuit box and beaker unmarked, circa 1880
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A Victorian electroplated mounted ivory two-handled biscuit box and beaker unmarked, circa 1880
Sold for £187 inc. premium
A Victorian electroplated table centre-piece by Elkington and Co, circa 1853
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A Victorian electroplated table centre-piece by Elkington and Co, circa 1853
Sold for £406 inc. premium
An electroplated table centrepiece, by Deakin,
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An electroplated table centrepiece, by Deakin,
Sold for £187 inc. premium
A Victorian electroplated table centre piece, with mirror plateau the base by Elkington and Co., 1871, the palm trees by Hollings and Hitchinson, circa 1880
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A Victorian electroplated table centre piece, with mirror plateau the base by Elkington and Co., 1871, the palm trees by Hollings and Hitchinson, circa 1880
Sold for £187 inc. premium
Continental vinager bottles
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A late 19th century continental oil and vinegar bottle cruet unmarked, circa 1890
Sold for £125 inc. premium
A pair of silver pheasants by CSR Ltd., London 1973
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A pair of silver pheasants by CSR Ltd., London 1973
Sold for £1,125 inc. premium
A twin handled tray by Messrs Hutton Sheffield 1959
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An oval silver two-handled tray by Asprey & Co. Ltd., Sheffield 1959
Estimate:
£1,500 - 2,000
US$ 2,300 - 3,100
€1,800 - 2,300
A silver four piece tea service, E and S, Sheffield 1937, (4)
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A silver four piece tea service, E and S, Sheffield 1937, (4)
Estimate:
£1,000 - 1,500
US$ 1,600 - 2,300
€1,200 - 1,800
Biscuit box
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An oval silver biscuit box by Walker and Hall, Sheffield 1924
Sold for £750 inc. premium
Four piece tea & coffee service
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A silver four piece tea and coffee service by Mappin and Webb, Birmingham 1970
Sold for £1,000 inc. premium
A silver five piece tea and coffee service by C. S. Harris and Sons Ltd, London, 1913, (5)
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A silver five piece tea and coffee service by C. S. Harris and Sons Ltd, London, 1913, (5)
Sold for £1,500 inc. premium
A George V oval silver inkstand, Elkington & Co, Birmingham 1912,
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A George V oval silver inkstand, Elkington & Co, Birmingham 1912,
Estimate:
£600 - 800
US$ 940 - 1,200
€700 - 930
Tea tray
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A rectangular silver two handled tea tray, by George Wish Ltd, Sheffield 1931,
Sold for £875 inc. premium
A silver spirit two-handled urn-shape table lighter by Woodward and Co. Ltd., London 1913
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A silver spirit two-handled urn-shape table lighter by Woodward and Co. Ltd., London 1913
Estimate:
£150 - 200
US$ 230 - 310
€180 - 230
Cased peppers
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A pedestal salt and pepper by Mappin and Webb, Birmingham 1973
Estimate:
£150 - 200
US$ 230 - 310
€180 - 230
A hot water jug and cover London 1913
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A silver barrel shape hot water jug with cover by H. Lambert, London 1913
Sold for £100 inc. premium
A matching five piece silver tea and coffee service, by Roberts and Belk, Sheffield 1919/1924, (5)
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A matching five piece silver tea and coffee service, by Roberts and Belk, Sheffield 1919/1924, (5)
Sold for £937 inc. premium
A silver menora, by S. ?, London 1922,
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A silver menorah, by S. ?, London 1922,
Sold for £875 inc. premium
Rectangular bowl
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A silver rectangular pedestal bowl by Fs Ltd., Sheffield 1933
Sold for £237 inc. premium
A silver pair of gravy boats, by Collingwood and Co., London 1965, (2)
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A pair of silver sauce boats, by Collingwood and Co., London 1965, (2)
Sold for £450 inc. premium
A silver square salver by Atkin Bros., Sheffield 1932
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A silver square salver by Atkin Bros., Sheffield 1932
Sold for £687 inc. premium
A George V silver inkstand, by C S Harris & Sons Ltd, London 1913,
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A silver inkstand, by C.S. Harris & Sons Ltd, London 1913,
Sold for £125 inc. premium
A pair of silver sauce boats, Sheffield 1933 - weight approx 24 ozs (720 grams)
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A silver pair of sauce boats by James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield 1933
Sold for £350 inc. premium
A rectangular silver entree dish by Walker and Hall, Sheffield 1917
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A rectangular silver entree dish by Walker and Hall, Sheffield 1917
Sold for £875 inc. premium
A table bell London 1911
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A silver presentation cast table bell by H. Lambert, London 1911
Sold for £175 inc. premium
1 pierced silver fruit bowl Sheffield 1936
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An Edwardian oval pierced pedestal basket by James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield 1911
Sold for £1,375 inc. premium
Cigarette/cigar cutter & ashtray, 1912 Birmingham
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A silver and enamelled bridge hand, cigar cutter and ashtray by Ollifant and Bottsford, Birmingham 1912
Sold for £125 inc. premium
A four-piece silver tea and coffee service by Alexander, Clarke and Co., Birmingham 1937
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A four-piece silver tea and coffee service by Alexander, Clarke and Co., Birmingham 1937
Sold for £1,500 inc. premium
A silver octagonal-top tea pot, by Charles and Richard Comyns, London 1922,
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A silver octagonal-top tea pot, by Charles and Richard Comyns, London 1922,
Sold for £437 inc. premium
A pair of Sabbath candlesticks, maker M. Salkind, London 1926, (2)
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A pair of Sabbath candlesticks, maker M. Salkind, London 1926, (2)
Sold for £625 inc. premium
Teatray 85oz
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A rectangular two-handled tray by C.W.F., Sheffield 1926
Sold for £1,500 inc. premium
A silver square two handled tray, Sheffield 1926,
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A silver square two handled tray, Sheffield 1926,
Sold for £937 inc. premium
Salver, Sheffield 1931 by Harrison Bros
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A silver circular salver by Harrison Bros., Sheffield 1931
Sold for £375 inc. premium
A silver circular salver, by Poston Products Ltd, Sheffield 1964,
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A silver circular salver, by Poston Products Ltd, Sheffield 1964,
Sold for £312 inc. premium
A pair of 18th century style cast silver candlesticks by Charles S. Green and Co, Birmingham, 1963, (2)
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A pair of 18th century style cast silver candlesticks by Charles S. Green and Co, Birmingham, 1963, (2)
Sold for £687 inc. premium
A paraffin cigar/cigarette lighter (5)
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A silver spirit two-handled table lighter by J.C.Vickery, Birmingham 1913 (5)
Sold for £137 inc. premium
Pair of modern coasters
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A pair of silver circular wine coasters by Roberts and Belk, Sheffield 1979 (2)
Sold for £250 inc. premium
Pair gravy boats
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A pair of silver gravy boats by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Ltd., Sheffield 1922
Sold for £350 inc. premium
A silver pedestal rose bowl, by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1928,
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A silver pedestal rose bowl, by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1928,
Sold for £812 inc. premium
A decorative three handled bowl by Walker and Hall, Sheffield 1926
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A silver three handled bowl by Walker and Hall, Sheffield 1926
Sold for £675 inc. premium
An Irish set of six silver goblets by the Royal Irish company, Dublin 1973, with European Community hallmark, Sheffield Assay Office import marks for 1973
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An Irish set of six silver goblets by the Royal Irish company, Dublin 1973, with European Community hallmark, Sheffield Assay Office import marks for 1973
Sold for £1,000 inc. premium
An oval silver salver by Roberts and Belk, Sheffield 1971
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An oval silver salver by Roberts and Belk, Sheffield 1971
Sold for £700 inc. premium
A three piece silver tea set by E. Viners, Sheffield, 1956, (4)
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A three piece silver tea set by E. Viners, Sheffield, 1956, (4)
Sold for £500 inc. premium
A silver baluster coffee pot by C.J.Vander, London 1971
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A silver baluster coffee pot by C.J.Vander, London 1971
Sold for £275 inc. premium
A two handled silver lidded trophy by the Barnards, London 1927, Dublin import marks for 1928
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A two handled silver lidded trophy by the Barnards, London 1927, Dublin import marks for 1928
Sold for £1,000 inc. premium
A George V circular silver dish, Sheffield 1912 - weight approx 40 ozs (1,200 grams)
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A silver circular silver dish by J.R., Sheffield 1912
Sold for £562 inc. premium
A Georgian style silver coffee pot, Sheffield 1933, together with a silver muffin dish, Birmingham 1933 - weight approx 54 ozs (1,620 grams)
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A silver tapering coffee pot by James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield 1933,
Sold for £750 inc. premium
A silver rectangular engine-turned presentation cigar box by P and B ltd., London 1933
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A silver rectangular engine-turned presentation cigar box by P and B ltd., London 1933
Sold for £562 inc. premium
A pedestal urn-shape sugar castor Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1914
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A silver pedestal urn-shape sugar castor by Walker and Hall, Sheffield 1914
Estimate:
£100 - 150
US$ 160 - 230
€120 - 180
A silver four piece tea service, by Alexander Clark manufacturing Company Birmingham 1929-33, (4)
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A silver four piece tea service, by Alexander Clark Manufacturing Company Birmingham 1929-33, (4)
Sold for £1,125 inc. premium
A commemorative ewer for the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh by Garrard and Co, London 1972
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A commemorative limited edition silver ewer for the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh ...
Estimate:
£500 - 700
US$ 780 - 1,100
€580 - 820
A silver limited edition commemorative lidded box by Carrington and Co., London 1972, 167/1500
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A silver limited edition commemorative lidded box by Carrington and Co., London 1972, 167/1500
Sold for £225 inc. premium
Pair of coasters
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A silver pair of limited edition commemorative bottle coasters by Carrington and Co., London 1972, 141/1000
Estimate:
£300 - 400
US$ 470 - 620
€350 - 470
No 67 Frog with floral display
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Stuart Devlin; A novelty silver-gilt and enamel surprise egg by Stuart Devlin, London 1975, 67 of 100
Sold for £375 inc. premium
No 62 Giraffe -
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Stuart Devlin; A novelty surprise silver-gilt and enamel egg by Stuart Devlin, London 1976, 67 of 100
Sold for £375 inc. premium
Robert Welch goblet
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A modernist silver goblet by Robert Welch, Sheffield 1965
Sold for £125 inc. premium
Pair of peppers cased
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A modernist pair of silver salt and peppers by David Lawrence, Birmingham 1964
Sold for £125 inc. premium
A Russian 19th century niello work cigarette case Moscow 1882,
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A Russian silver and niello cheroot case Moscow 1882,
Sold for £625 inc. premium
Five 19th century Russian silver spoons with niello decoration
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A Russian set of five silver and niello table spoons by Alexei Osipov, Moscow 1865, assay master Viktor Savinsky
Sold for £600 inc. premium
Set of Russian teaspoons
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A Russian set of twelve silver lemon tea spoons by M.F.Sokolov, Moscow 1896-1908, assay master Ivan Lebedkin
Sold for £375 inc. premium
A 19th century Russian silver bowl by Pavel Sazikov, Moscow, 1880,
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A 19th century Russian silver bowl by Pavel Sazikov, Moscow, 1880,
Sold for £200 inc. premium
Asian silver tray
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A Persian silver Achaemenid revival circular tray unmarked, circa 1920
Sold for £1,687 inc. premium
An Indian silver bowl
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An Indian silver circular figural bowl Lucknow, circa 1880, peacock silversmith
Sold for £237 inc. premium
A Greek silver gilt embossed cup by Lalaounis, marked 900,
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A Greek silver-gilt dolphin embossed cup by Lalaounis, Athens, circa 1950, stamped 900,
Sold for £150 inc. premium
Silver gilt Griffin bowl with lid circa 1900
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A French Louis XVI silver-gilt covered two-handled bowl by Antoine Guillemin, Paris 1784-1803, .950 standard
Estimate:
£500 - 600
US$ 780 - 940
€580 - 700
A Middle Eastern cigarette box,
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A Persian silver and enamel cigarette box, bearing control marks
Sold for £500 inc. premium
An Indian silver fiddle pattern straining spoon stamped lion passant, JG, lion passant, circa 1840
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An Indian silver fiddle pattern straining spoon stamped lion passant, JG, lion passant, circa 1840
Sold for £137 inc. premium
A late 19th century Austro Hungarian silver-gilt fiddle and thread pattern dessert set for six place settings Vienna,
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An Austrian silver-gilt fiddle and thread pattern dessert set for six place settings by J.C.Klinkosch, Vienna, circa 1890, .800 standard
Sold for £312 inc. premium
David Anderson enamel teaspoons
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A Norwegian silver-gilt and enamel coffee spoon, strainer and tong service by David Anderson, Christiania, circa 1920
Sold for £437 inc. premium
Two Austrian silver circular dishes, Vienna 1872-1922, (2)
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Two Austrian silver circular dishes, Vienna 1886-1922, .800 standard, (2)
Sold for £875 inc. premium
A mid-20th century Italian silver cigar box, 800 standard, circa 1945
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A mid-20th century Italian silver cigar box, 800 standard, circa 1945
Sold for £562 inc. premium
A Peruvian silver rectangular casket stamped 925, PERU (3)
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A Peruvian silver rectangular casket stamped 925, PERU (3)
Estimate:
£250 - 300
US$ 390 - 470
€290 - 350
A French Art Nouveau rectangular silver medallion, by Daniel Dupuis, Paris, 1880 Horn of Plenty mark, stamped ARGENT (3)
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A French Art Nouveau rectangular silver medallion, by Daniel Dupuis, Paris, 1880 Horn of Plenty mark, stamped ARGENT (3)
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An American 'Birks' sterling silver ice pail,
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A Canadian silver two-handle ice pail by Birks, Montreal 1933
Estimate:
£400 - 600
US$ 620 - 940
€470 - 700
A Chinese 19th century model of a fighting junk bearing character marks to the transom
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A Chinese 19th century model of a fighting junk bearing character marks to the transom
Sold for £475 inc. premium
A Chinese silver circular pierced bowl by PS, untraced, circa 1890
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A Chinese silver circular pierced bowl by PS, untraced, circa 1890
Sold for £175 inc. premium
A Chinese silver four piece tea service by Luen Wo, Shanghai circa 1900
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A Chinese silver four piece tea service by Luen Wo, Shanghai circa 1900
Sold for £1,875 inc. premium
2 x Chinese boxes
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A Chinese silver rectangular box unmarked, circa 1910
Sold for £562 inc. premium
A William III silver West Country trefid spoon by Nicholas Browne, Exeter circa 1701, assay master William Ekins, makers mark twice, assay master once, later engraved "Breadalbane"
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A William III silver West Country trefid spoon by Nicholas Browne, Exeter circa 1701, assay master William Ekins, makers mark twice, assay master once, later ...
Sold for £812 inc. premium
A silver Georgian shell bowl caddy spoon maker A. T., London 1798, (2)
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A Georgian silver shell bowl caddy spoon maker A. T., London 1798, (2)
Sold for £150 inc. premium
Irish basting spoon
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A George III Irish silver Old English pattern basting spoon by John Laughlin Jnr., Dublin 1794
Sold for £275 inc. premium
A George III mote spoon makers mark struck twice, circa 1770
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A George III mote spoon makers mark struck twice, circa 1770
Sold for £162 inc. premium
Irish strainer spoon
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A George III Irish silver Old English pattern strainer spoon by John Power, Dublin 1800
Sold for £437 inc. premium
Marrow scoop L1736
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A George II silver marrow scoop by ?W, London 1736
Sold for £112 inc. premium
A Victorian silver pair of Hanoverian pattern asparagus servers by George Adams, London 1878
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A Victorian silver pair of Hanoverian pattern asparagus servers by George Adams, London 1878
Sold for £125 inc. premium
Mother of pearl dessert knive and fork
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A set of eight pairs of mother of pearl and silver fish knives and forks by JS & S, Sheffield 1947
Sold for £187 inc. premium
Exeter 7 Kings pattern spoons
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A Victorian silver set of seven King's pattern with diamond heel table spoons by Robert, James and Josiah Williams, Exeter 1849
Sold for £375 inc. premium
A set of thirty-six silver pistol-handled table knives by Skinner & Co., London 1914
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A set of thirty-six silver pistol-handled table knives by Skinner & Co., London 1914
Sold for £575 inc. premium
Pair ladles L1848, pair spoons L1833
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A Victorian pair of silver King's Husk pattern sauce ladles L1848, pair spoons L1833 by Elizabeth Eaton, London 1848 (4)
Sold for £125 inc. premium
A set of twelve George IV fiddle pattern dessert forks by John Harris IV London 1827 (30)
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A set of twelve George IV fiddle pattern dessert forks by John Harris IV London 1827 (30)
Estimate:
£600 - 800
US$ 940 - 1,200
€700 - 930
Various Scottish flatware
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A Victorian Scottish silver single-struck Queens pattern part canteen by W.A., Glasgow 1861
Estimate:
£500 - 600
US$ 780 - 940
€580 - 700
A Victorian silver pair of ornate fish servers by George Adams London 1856
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A Victorian silver pair of ornate fish servers by George Adams London 1856
Sold for £600 inc. premium
A George III silver fiddle pattern basting spoon, by Eley and Fearn, London 1823, (3)
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A George III silver fiddle pattern basting spoon, by Eley and Fearn, London 1823, (3)
Sold for £187 inc. premium
Meat skewer
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A Victorian silver meat skewer by Harrison, Sheffield 1869
Sold for £125 inc. premium
A George IV set of twelve pairs of silver Queen's pattern dessert knives and forks by George Unite, Birmingham, 1833,
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A George IV set of twelve pairs of silver Queen's pattern dessert knives and forks by George Unite, Birmingham, 1833,
Sold for £375 inc. premium
A set of twelve Victorian single struck King's pattern table forks and twelve dessert forks by Robert, James and Josiah Williams Exeter 1848 (24)
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A set of twelve Victorian silver single struck King's pattern table forks and twelve dessert forks by Robert, James and Josiah Williams, Exeter 1848, (24)
Sold for £900 inc. premium
A silver canteen of trefid lacy back flatware for six place settings, by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Ltd., London 1933,
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A silver canteen of trefid lacy back flatware for six place settings, by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Ltd., London 1933,
Sold for £1,125 inc. premium
Twelve modern silver soup spoons of rat tail pattern
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A silver rat-tail pattern canteen of flatware, by Carr's, Sheffield 1998,
Sold for £1,000 inc. premium
A silver Gadroon Edge pattern canteen suitable for six place settings, various makers Sheffield 1971, (Qty)
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A silver Gadroon Edge pattern canteen suitable for six place settings, various makers, Sheffield 1971, (Qty)
Sold for £1,062 inc. premium
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