An antique pair of miniature silhouette portraits. A sweet pair of miniature ink silhouette portraits in matching frames of ebonised wood with brass ring hook of an acorn with oak leaves. Both portraits sit under convex glass which has a worn oval gilt frame. The male portrait has artists signature ILT. Each measures 108mm tall, 90mm wide and 10mm deep. Drop length from ring hook is 118mm.
An antique Albert watch chain in sterling silver. A good quality Albert chain with T-bar dog clips and chain all hallmarked for Birmingham assay c1919 with makers mark Herbert Bushell & Son ltd. Can be worn as a necklace. The chain has a lion passant stamp to each link and makers initials to one link. The chain graduates wide to centre on both sides. The fob is also Birmingham assay c1919 with William Hair Haseler as maker. Fully extended length 395mm. Weight 65.4grams.
An antique Persian bowl in silver. A beautiful Persian silver bowl with eight alternating chased and pierced sections around a sunken inner bowl and sitting on 3 feet of bearded heads. Measures 190mm in diameter at top, approximately 80mm at base and 65mm at tallest. Weight 298grams.
Antique 9 karat gold fob with citrine. A rare antique fob in 9 karat gold with part faceted citrine spinner and original pin. The large citrine is 3 sided with faceted detail between each side. Hallmarked 9c to side of dog clip and to one link of chain holding the citrine. Drop length 50mm, bar pin measures 35mm long and the citrine is approximately 25mm long, 15mm wide and deep. Weight 15 grams.
Antique French necklace with peacock. An absolutely fabulous Art Nouveau necklace with an abstract peacock to the front. The peacocks feather ends are of turquoise and pearls with addition of emeralds and rubies to the outer extremes. The lower feathers have rose gold enhancement. The very fine chain is made up of a sequence of twists with seed pearl and finishes with an unusual clasp with a crab hallmark. The peacock frontage measures 70mm at widest with drop length of 78mm. Necklace is 440mm long including peacock.
Antique hand-painted cup & saucer by Dresden. Beautiful hand-painted porcelain cup and saucer by Dresden, Germany c1890. 4 panels show a romantic couple in different scenes of courtship whilst other 4 are various wild flowers against a yellow background. Finishes in 24 karat gold trim. Signed to the base. In very good condition with no chips, cracks or crazing and only very minimal gilt wear. Cup measures 36mm in diameter at base, 66mm across top, 85mm at widest and 62mm tall. Saucer measures 75mm in diameter at base, 122mm across top and 20mm depth.
An antique cigarette case in 9 karat rose gold. A fabulous Art Nouveau / Deco rose gold cigarette case made by Wright & Davies c1907-1927. It has an MGM logo to the front corner (possibly Metro Goldwyn Meyer). There is also a signed name to the inside which cannot be deciphered - may have belonged to a movie star! A few minor dinks commensurate with age. Weighs 128grams. *** This item is not kept in the store. An appointment to view is required 24 hours prior to viewing. ***
Pair of late 19th early 20th century antique Chinese jars. Lovely pair of famille verte jars in a beautiful blue base colour, decorated on 2 sides with a river scene and finished with gilt floral images. Each vase is hand painted so the scenes are not exactly identical. No markings to base and no lids. Each measures approximately 65mm in diameter at base, 105mm at widest, 52mm at top and 125mm tall.
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.
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.
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.
Antique sterling silver christening mug in original case. Fabulous to have this all original mug and case together and in very good condition. The mug is fully hallmarked for Birmingham assay and made by L. Spiers c1887. The mug measures 73mm tall, 70mm at widest, 43mm in diameter at base and 45mm across the top.
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