Vintage Oriental compact in 950 grade silver. A lovely octagonal shaped 950 silver compact with etched bamboo decoration to both sides of the exterior and an Oriental signature to the base side. Empty of powder. The compact has a good tight closure and mirror in good order. Overall condition is good apart from a few small dinks and a scratch to left side of powder cover. Hallmarked Silver 950 to the inside. 116 grams.
9 karat gold cased watch by Omega. A quality pre-owned gents manual Omega watch. Hallmarked to inside of case cover. Manual winding and keeps good time. Comes with non-original brown leather strap and box. Measures 35mm from diameter to lug. *** This item is not kept in the store. An appointment to view is required 24 hours prior to viewing ***
Vintage sterling silver purse pendant on attached silver chain. Lovely vintage purse pendant decorated with marcasite flowers opens up for adding scented cotton or emergency cash! On a nice long unusual sterling silver chain. 925 hallmark to inside of purse and chain clasp. The purse pendant measures 35mm long 16mm wide and 32mm at tallest. Chain measures 630mm.
Sterling silver container tube for storing saccharine. An interesting item dating from 1901 which is the year Monsanto was founded to produce saccharine in America. This piece is fully hallmarked for Chester assay c1901. The makers initials are difficult to decipher but most probably Rosen & Alexander. Can be used to store any number of things from a small pencil, cigar or an emergency stash of cash amongst others. Measures approximately 8mm in diameter on the inside with drop length of 90mm. Weight 20grams.
Russian horn drinking vessel with silver trim. A vintage Russian horn stirrup cup with silver mountings and iello detail to the bird. Handy chain for hanging to dry or carry on a belt. Hallmark to the neck of the bird and in silver around the mouth. Measures 62mm in diameter at mouth and approximately 240mm long.
Antique French circular bijouterie casket. A six sided circular casket with thick bevelled glass to the lid and 6 side 'windows'. Each glass panel is held in place with gilded metal teeth and separated with gilt bunting panels to the top and bottom. Each of these panels are embossed with sun motifs and the whole ensemble rests on 3 feet. Red silk padded interior cushion finishes the regal feel of this wonderful piece. Measures 75mm at hexagonal central section and 66mm tall.
Vintage cased pair of butter dishes and knives. Nice set of 2 lead crystal butter dishes and 2 sterling silver butter knives in original case. In excellent condition throughout with just a little foxing of the silk inside the lid. The knives are fully hallmarked for Birmingham assay by J. B. Chatterley & Sons c1957. Each dish measures 75mm square at base, 92mm square at top and 22mm high. The knives measure 110mm long.
A vintage pair of sterling silver bottle coasters. Lovely pair of champagne bottle coasters with pierced gallery of sterling silver and wavy rim with wooden base. Hallmarked to the outer rim and centre disc for Birmingham assay and made by Hampton Utilities c1975. Each measures approximately 128mm in diameter at base, 123mm across the top and 48mm tall.
Antique pendant of opal and seed pearls on 9 karat gold. Very dainty & delightful 9 karat gold pendant set with 2 opals and seed pearls. The 9 karat gold setting is typical of Art Nouveau design which along with the opals and seed pearls evokes an image of flowers and foliage. The base frame and bail are in rose gold with yellow gold sections housing the seed pearls. Hallmarked 9ct to back of pendant and 375 to chain clasp. c1900. Pendant drop length 45mm and width at widest at 25mm.
Antique gold ring with natural turquoise. A gorgeous ring in unmarked 9 karat gold (tested) with large natural unpolished turquoise. Unusual shoulders and a toothed frame around the stone gives this ring that extra special quality. c1900. Ring size Q.5 / 8.25. Weight 4.4grams.
Modernist sterling silver open bracelet with 2 large amethysts. A simple stylish open bracelet set with a large round amethyst cabochon to the end of each. The bracelet can be adjusted and would look great as an accessory for the upper arm. Hallmarked 925 to the back. Each amethyst measures approximately 20mm in diameter and 14mm deep.
Vintage Poole pottery vase from the 1970s. An eye catching purse shaped pottery vase from Poole pottery in colours synonymous with the 70s. One side is in orange blue and black whilst other side is plain red. Makers mark to the base.
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