Hallmarked English, Continental & Indian Silver II

AN EDWARDIAN SILVER FOOTED BOWL, by Walkers & Hall, Sheffield, c. 1905, of pierced design with embossed details on oval base.
7.8 in H, Wt 345 gms

A PAIR OF HALLMARKED SILVER WEDDING GOBLETS, London, c. 1970, raised over a circular base with a stem, the body with knurling effect.
5.9 in H, Wt 421 gms

A GOLD PLATED SILVER TAZZA, London, 1909, over a circular and tapered base with three scalloping stems holding on to a bowl, hammered all over, stamped and hallmarked for 'Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, Regents St, with registered no. 429216 below the base.
4.9 in H, Wt 313 gms

A COMMEMORATIVE HALLMARKED SILVER CREAM JUG, London,c. 1969, for the 350th anniversary (1620-1970) of the sailing of the 'Mayflower', the signing of the compact and the founding of the 'Plymouth' colony. Stamped for limited edition 209/2000. Cased in a velvet lined wooden presentation box with finials and brass bands.
5.5 in H, Wt 241 gms

THE CHURCHILL CENTENARY MEDALS TRUSTEES PRESENTATION EDITION 24 SILVER GILT MEDALS IN PRESENTATION FOLDER, minted by John Pinches Medallists Ltd, c.1972. A stunning collection of 24 medals commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill,. Each medal is crown size, silver gilted and depicts key events in Churchill's life and career including his birth at Blenheim Palace (30/11/1874), schooldays at Harrow, battle of Omdurman, escape from the Boers, elected MP for Oldham, marriage to Clementine Hozier, siege of Sidney Street, mobilization of the fleet, development of the tank in World War 1, in the trenches in World War 1, victory parade 1918, writing at Chartwell, Winston Churchill painting, famous speeches World War II, The Battle Of Britain, The Blitz, addressing the US Congress, D-Day, three-power conference, VEDay, Congress of Europe, Knight of The Garter, Honorary Citizen USA and funeral cortege (30/1/1965). The medals come in their faux leather bound official album with 4 medal pages which each hold 6 medals and a detailed page transcript detailing each key event. This is a truly stunning item, which is in good condition and comes in its original official album. Collection Number 271.
Diameter 1.5 in (each)

THE FIFTY STATE BICENTENNIAL MEDAL COLLECTION, minted by Franklin Mint. A limited edition of 50 solid Sterling silver medals, in book format award winning bicentennial designs similar to state quarters.One of the most popular and higher mintage Franklin Mint sets, the design for each medal (on both sides) was chosen by a committee in each state to reflect the state's heritage, so each individual medal could be considered an award winning design.
Diameter 1.5 in (each), Total Wt 52 troy oz

THE KINGS & QUEENS OF ENGLAND, by John Pinches, 1970 First Edition / Sterling Silver Proof Set with a collection of 43 Sterling Silver Proof Crown sized medals that portrays and honours each monarch of the British Empire for the last 1000 years, housed in a large red hardback album with gilded captions below each medal.
Diameter 1.7 in (each), Total Wt 55 troy oz

MOUNTBATTEN MEDALLIC HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN & THE SEA STRUCK, by John Pinchesin Hallmarked Sterling silver, issued around 1974. This is a collection of 100 Sterling silver medals or medallions, depicting the most significant historical events. Intricately designed and minted, each medallion is fitted in a plastic capsule and the complete collection is housed in book format in four volumes. Diameter 1.7 in (each), Wt 3690 gms (each)

A COMPLETE SET OF LIMITED ISSUE OF SEVEN SERIES OF CANADIAN OLYMPIC SILVER COINS COMMEMORATING THE XXI OLYMPIC GAMES IN MONTREAL, 1976. This magnificent presentation case displays the entire collection of 28 coins in one impressive array with all 28 coins encapsulated in plastic and housed in a beautiful case, complete with Certificate of Authenticity, the set consists of fourteen $5 coins and fourteen$10 coins depicting scenes from the Montreal Olympics.

The cars which, listed in date order are:
1898 Mercedes

GREAT BRITISH REGIMENTS 52 HALLMARKEDSILVER MEDALS & INSIGNIA SET, by The Birmingham Mint. This superb set contains 52 Sterling silver medals along with their corresponding regimental insignia (cap badges) silver plate, gilt and enamels. The medals are all struck with mirror finish backgrounds and frosted reliefs. They are all in Proof FDC condition, a few with light toning. Each medal commemorates one of the 52 original British Army Regiments of the Line. The reverse of each medal depicts a famous battle, action or heroic deed by the Regiment. The scenes depicted range from the 1689 Battle of Walcourt, including other famous battles during The American War of Independence, The Seven Years War, The Napoleonic Wars, The Crimea, The Zulu War, The Boer Wars, WWI, etc right up to the 1944 Battle for Arnhem during WWII. The obverse of each medal gives the details of the regiment depicted in action on the reverse, along with the war, battle, date and place. Each medal is hallmarked Sterling silver on its edge and all were assayed at the Birmingham Assay Office. The insignia are exact reproductions of the regimental insignia worn by the 52 Regiments, as by 1980 The Birmingham Mint had been producing military insignia for nearly two hundred years. The medals and insignia are displayed on two wooden trays, which are housed in a military style wooden case. The case is in very good condition and has brass edge protectors, side handles, a working lock and key. The Birmingham Mint issued only 3000 of these sets and many have since been split up and sold piece by piece. The medals are struck in .925 Sterling silver.
Diameter 1.7 in (each), Wt 45.5 gms (each) ie Total Wt 2.37kgs

A GEORGIAN STYLE HALLMARKED SILVER COFFEE& TEA POT, London, c. 1958, raised over a circular base with tapered body and a domed lid with wooden knob with silver finial and wooden scroll handles, stamped 'RC'.
9.8 in H, Wt 1379 gms

A POST EDWARDIAN SILVER MONTIETH, c. 1920, in a circular form with a rope tied at the bottom of the scalloped rim, with hammered body.
Diameter 5.1 in, Wt 209 gms

A SILVER HEXAGONAL SALVER, Sheffield,c.1895,shaped in circular form with moulded and tapered rim border with three scalloped legs, hallmarked on reverse of the salver with makers initials F.C
Diameter 12.2 in, Wt 852 gms

A CONTINENTAL SILVER TABLE LAMP, c. 1940, with three paw feet over a shaped form with the tank chased in the form of a ribbon. The shade is 'Opaline glass'.
9.4 in H, Wt 435 gms of silver

A FINE SILVER SQUARE SALVER, Sheffield, c.1960, shaped in square form with angled corners, moulded and tapered rim border with four scalloped acanthus leaf legs, hallmarked with maker's initials B.R.S
12.2 in L, Wt 930 gms

A MATCHED THREE PIECESILVER TEA SERVICE, c. 1906, oblong part fluted lower body, tea pot on ball feet and other on circular base with ebonized handle and finials for tea pot. Hallmarked for Birmingham and London and stamped G.Uand A.F.
Wt 1089 gms

A THREE PIECE CONTINENTAL SILVER TEA & COFFEE SERVICE, Italy, c. 1930, comprising tea, coffee and milk jugs without sugar bowl, each of fluted baluster form with embossed flower pattern and heavily casted knobs with floral motifs, with wooden handles, stamped Silver and 800 below each piece, with labels of Gioielleria Paola d Orsi, Sassari.
Wt 1546 gms

A GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER SEVEN LIGHT CANDELABRA, c.1932, on a hexagonal two layered base with a fluted column and six fluted baluster stems supporting spool sockets. Stamped for Sterling, makers initials & 800 along with S initials as crest on the base.
21.6 in H and Diameter 15.7 in, Wt 1335 gms

A FINE SILVER OCTAFOIL SALVER, London, c.1940, shaped in octagonal form with scalloped moulded rim and angled corners with four turned legs, hallmarked on salver, with makers initials of H.A by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, 112, Regents Street, London.
Diameter 14.1 in, Wt 1292 gms

A GEORGIAN STYLE SILVER COFFEE& TEA POT, London, c.1958, raised over a circular base with tapered body and a domed lid with wooden knob with silver finial and wooden scroll handles, hallmarked at bottom and stamped RC with owners initials E.M.Z.P.
9.1 in H (each), Wt 1569 gm

A SILVER FRUIT BOWL, London, c.1932,over a circular and tapered base, with the following inscription inside the circular bowl From Cuthbert Lake to Stanley Sutton to mark 40 years of friendship and to keep apples in hallmarked and stamped C.G.L below the base.
Diameter 11 in, Wt 728 gms

A GEORGE III SILVER SALVER, c. 1820, rectangular shaped with semi-circular corners and moulded border with handles of scalloped leaves. Marked behind with Henin and numbered M 32111 along with assaying marks.
20.8 in L, Wt 2255 gms

A FINE COLONIALSILVER THREE LIGHT CANDELABRA, probably by P. Orr & Sons, Madras, c 1910, unmarked with a oval base, with four Corinthian leaves over paw feet, with reeded and tapered stem holding two fluted swirled branches with detachable sconces along with wax pans.
10.6 in H, Wt 720 gms

A FOUR PIECE SILVER TEA SERVICE, Sheffield, c. 1886, in oval form with scroll borders engraved on top and bottom of the body with central cartouche engraved in the tea pot, the handles are with ivory insulators, scroll border on rim, stamped C.B.P and hallmarked at bottom of all pieces.
Wt 1820 gms

A SET OF TWELVE CONTINENTALSILVER TERRAPIN DISHES &COVER, c. 1930,each circular and raised bowl with acanthus leaves border over the rim of both dish and the cover, each marked under the base.
Total Wt 1643 gms (12 dishes and 10 covers)

A MATCHED FIVE PIECE BACHELORS SILVER TEA SERVICE, c. 1900, comprising tea pot, milk jug, sugar bowl and steiner along with matched tray. The tea pot has presentation inscription Presented to Mrs J.F.Hindell from her Pupils Past and Present 2-4-47 and is hallmarked with initials H.M. The trayby Walker & Hall, Sheffield has the presentaton inscription Presented to Sidney C. Gardner, Esq by the Directors of Messrs Wailes Dove Bitumastic Limited, Hebburn Co., Durham to commemorate the completion of 32 years service with the Company 1942.
Wt 1157 gms

A FINE SILVER HEXAGONAL SALVER, by Robert Jones & Sons Ltd, Liverpool, c.1929, with tapered and moulded rim and pointed corners with four turned legs, hallmarked with makers name and address Rob Jones & Sons Ltd, 10 Dale Street, Liverpool.
Diameter 11.4 in, Wt731 gms

A PAIR OF EARLY VICTORIAN GOLD GILTED SILVER FIVE LIGHT CANDELABRUMS, by Garrard & Sons, London c.1910, on a shaped triangular base on three scroll acanthus and floral feet, the circular column shaped stem with two layers of folded acanthus leaves, the four branches and central stem with leaves holding wax pans and sockets formed as acanthus leaves with detachable nozzles. All heavily gilded and hallmarked on the base with hallmarking on all detachable nozzles also.
22.8 in H, Total Wt 10332 gms

A SET OF SIX PEG GLASSES WITH SILVER HOLDERS, Sheffield, c. 1943, comprising six small peg glasses with pierced Sterling silver netted glass holder with handle, set in a presentation box with blue velvet lining, each marked with makers initials of J.D.S and hallmarked.
1.7 in H (each glass)

A SET OF SIX PEG GLASSES WITH SILVER TRAY, Dundee, c. 1913, comprising five small peg glasses (one glass is missing) with six pierced Sterling silver netted glass holder with handle depicting a forest scene, with a highly decorative two handle tray, set in a original hexagonal presentation box with blue velvet lining, stamped James Ramsay, Goldsmiths & Watch Manufacturers, 8 High Street, Dundee, each glass holder is hallmarked.
2.1 in H (each glass), Wt of tray 200 gms

A HANDMADE SILVER GLOBULAR VASE, by Alfredo Sciarrota (1907 - 1985), Italy, c. 1940, with ribbed base and ribbed band on the neck, marked underneath Sterling and Black, Starr & Gorham.
6.6 in H, Wt 373 gms

A VERY FINE PAIR OF THREE LIGHT CANDELABRAS, after Henry Mathews (1894), c. 1980, limited edition Numbered 342 of 400, with highly decorative circular base with swaths of flowers, supporting three branches over a bat and two eagles holding three different court of arms / shield with a feathered crown resting in the centre of the stem. Hallmarked with numbers at the bottom of the base.
8.6 in, Wt 1181 gms

A FINE PAIR OF THREE LIGHT CANDELABRAS, by BES Co, Birmingham, c. 1990, with circular base, with reeded and tapered stem holding fluted swirled branches with detachable scones. Hallmarked along with makers stamp on the rim of the circular base.
14.9 in H, Wt 3540 gms

A FINE SILVER ROUND SERVING DISH, c. 1900, with gadrooned border along the rim with band of ribbon and acanthus leaves. Stamped 900 behind.
Diameter 13.7 in, Wt 1318 gms

A FINE SILVER OVAL DISH, c. 1900, with gadrooned border along the rim with band of ribbon and acanthus leaves. Stamped 900 behind.
21.6 in L, Wt 1602 gms

AN ART DECO SILVER PRESENTATION CASKET, SHEFFIELD, 1940, inscribes with logo of The Pacific Steam Navigation Company and presented to H.Leslie Bowes CBE to mark thirty years of service with the company, stamped, numbered 63377 at bottom with hallmarking inside the box.
9.4 in L, Wt 1314 gms

AN EDWARD VIII SILVER CIGARETTE BOX, London, c. 1936, with engine turned top lid, with a floral 9 carats gold knob on the lid with wooden casing inside with a compartment, hallmarked.
8.4 in L, Wt 620 gms

A SILVER CIGAR BOX, Birmingham, c. 1927, with engine turned top lid, with wooden casing inside with a lid, hallmarked at bottom with date inscription of 9/6/31 in the front of the box.
6.7 in L, Wt 465 gms

A MAGNIFICENT VICTORIAN FIVE-LIGHT SILVER-GILT CANDELABRUM, by Hunt & Roskell, 1874, specially made for London & North Western Railway Company (1846-1922), on a shaped circular base, with knopped baluster stem, with foliate scroll branches and central standard with baluster sockets, circular wax pans and removable nozzles, all elaborately cast and chased overall with creepers of wine with grapes and swirling scrolls of flowers. Hallmarked with maker's name and further marked to base Hunt & Roskell Late Storr & Mortimer' and 6192. Overall 23.6 in H, Wt 4970 gms

A FINE PAIR OF CONTINENTAL THREE LIGHT SILVER GILT CANDELABRUMS, c. 1900, each on a raised foliate scroll decoration base, with two sculpted cherubs on either side holding the stem, with three swirling branches with baluster sockets over wax pans. Stamped C.F 800 on the edge of the base.
14.2 in, Wt 3780 gms

A VERY FINE HALLMARKED SILVER EPERGNE, Chester, c. 1901, on a circular raised base with seven stems of tulip flower shaped vases. Stamped with maker's mark of T&S and hallmarked.
12.6 in H, Wt 840 gms

A CONTINENTAL SILVER & ENAMEL VASE, c. 1940, on a circular base with enamel band in the centre portion and cylindrical form to the rim.
9.4 in H, Wt 531 gms

A THREE PIECE SILVER TEA SERVICE, Madras, c. 1920, comprising a tea pot with wooden handle and knob, fluted nozzle with scroll border on rim, with four foliate shell feet, similar for milk pot and sugar bowl, stamped Silver at bottom of all pieces.
Wt 1307 gms

A SILVER & ENAMELED CHALICE, London, 1911, with an octagonal base with band of rope pattern rim and eight blue and white enamel lockets depicting various objects, with a central banden crusted with eight oval amethysts, hallmarked at the top of the base and on goblet.
7.8 in H, Wt 642 gms

A FINE SILVER CHALICE, c. 1920, over a circular base with embossed carving and depicting a holy cross with floral motifs all around the circular base, stamped and marked.
Height 11 in, weighing 310 gms

A SILVER INK WELL, Birmingham, c. 1939, in the form of a bell with inscription H.F.H, From The Senior Boys, Cothill House, 1942 hallmarked both at the base and in the lid with a glass ink well.
3.9 in H, Wt 469 gms

a) A SILVER CASED TABLE CLOCK, c. 1930, commemorating P&O Millenium Cruise on Arcadia in a square shape hallmarked silver case with stamping RC 925.
3.9 x3.9 in, Wt 239 gms
b) A SWISS SILVER CARRIAGE CLOCK, c. 1940, an enamel dialed and gold gilded needles encased in a four swirled columned arch with four three tier ball feet.

TWO CONTINENTAL SILVER & ENAMEL BOX, C 1950, one in octagonal form with green and black enamel on the lid and the body with four square legs, with gold gilding inside, marked underneath with H&E Ltd and hall marked. Dia 3.9 in, weighing 318 gms. Another a circular powder box with blue beehive pattern enameling and a mirror inside the lid, hallmarked on the rim,
Dia 1.9 in.

A CONTINENTAL SILVER & ENAMEL HORSE, c. 1950, standing on a wooden base with an elaborate enameled saddle and six turquoise hangings, marked Sterling at bottom.
7.9 in, Wt 420 gms(without base)

A MAGNIFICENT AND IMPRESSIVE SILVER OPENWORK TROPHY, Glasgow, c. 1902, the raised oval shaped and pierced body, with highly intricate cut work in the form of a fruit tazza with winged angels flanked by fruit tazzas on either side with profuse bands of flowers and garlands, standing on four paw feet over a flat four sided base resting on scroll and foliate legs with the initials B engraved in the centre of the base with two elaborately shaped handles with bands of acanthus leaves and a flower each on the edge of the handle. Stamped with maker's mark of SBL and 925 with f.
12.5 in H, Wt 1643 gms

A FINE PAIR OF SILVER TUREENS, London, c.1894, in oval form, the lid embossed with spread of acanthus leaves and centered with a crown surrounding a folded fist as knob, the tureens have a gadrooned border and are engraved with two oval coat of arms on the lid. Hallmarked on the reverse of the lid with maker's initial P.S.
13.4 in long, Total Wt 2305 gms

A MAGNIFICENT PRESENTATION SILVER TUREEN, London, c.1896, in oval form with sliding lid with two handles, the oval domed lid is chased with presentation engraving within a floral trophy surrounding a bird, inscribed with Presented to A.E&M Patton, Dec 1896 supported over four cabriole legs. Hallmarked on the sliding lid with maker's initial EJ.
14.2 in long over handles, Wt 2264gms

AN ART DECO SILVER CARLO SCARPA CARAFFE, Italy, c.1970, signed and limited edition numbered 266/300, with signature and marking of Battutc K Mancand registered no. MP 3003, water jug with handle, created by Italian designer Cleto Munari.
8.7 in H, Wt 584 gms

AN EAST INDIA COMPANY SOUVENIR SILVER PLATE, Birmingham, 1972, in a circular form, inscribed with coat of arms of East India Company and the period 1947 - 1972, to commemorate a silverjubilee. A limited editionnumbered 1948/3500 and stamped 'Sterling Silver' with hallmarking on reverse.
Diameter 7.9 in, Wt 308 gms

AN IMPRESSIVE SET OF SIX BERLIN SILVER SERVING DISHES, c. 1897, comprising three dinner plates, one vegetable plate, one meat dish and a large oval salver, each with a scalloping border of acanthus leaves on a raised rim, each plate is marked at back with inscription W. Baumann, Berlin with one of them marked as Gebr Somme Nachf [Jacques Somme (1768 - 1823) was a jeweller from Breslau, Germany (present day Wroclaw, Poland).
The largest 18.1 in L, Total Wt 5679 gms

A MAGNIFICENT VICTORIAN PAIR OF FRUIT TAZZAS, London, c. 1859, semi-circular boat form with heavily embossed carving and pierced base with profuse floral bunches and four cornered acanthus leaves feet, with the top of the tapered and scalloped fruit tazza chased along the rim with floral and acanthus leaves as finials. Hallmarked on the base with indistinct maker's initials.
16.5 in L x 10.2 in B, Wt 7632 gms

A SET OF TWELVE GOLD GILDED SILVER GOBLETS, Birmingham, c. 1980, comprising twelve elongated vase shaped bodies applied with bands of acanthus leaves from the top of the stem. The stem is tapered from bottom to top, with a circular base, all hallmarked on the body of the goblets.
5.9 in H, Wt 2693 gms

A SILVER CRUET SET, London, c. 1840, comprising eight different shaped bottles, placed in a rectangular base raised on four shell form over acanthus flower feet, with similar pattern stand for bottles with a central scalloped and oval shaped handle, hallmarked and marked with C.R.G.S below the stand and top of the handle.
9.4 in L, Wt 676 gms

AN IMPRESSIVE SET OF FOUR REGENCY SILVER SERVING DISHES, c. 1897, comprising four oblong/oval trays with borders gadrooned with flat shell and acanthus at four sides with four flowers in between all along the rim of the large salvers shaped dishes. Marked E.Riemers with initial A.K with C insignia engraved over the shell trophy on two sides of the dishes.
The largest 27.5 in L, Total Wt 4751 gms

A FINE PAIR OF SILVER VASES, c. 1940, in the form of tulips over a circular raised base with a tapered stem, with garlands of flowers joined with ribbons and open petals embossed with floral designs. Hallmarked on the base.
14.1in H, Wt 1176 gms

A MAGNIFICENT GOLD GILDED SILVER FRUIT TAZZA, London, 1921 raised on a circular pedestal with applied acanthus leaves and flowers on the gadrooned border with six panels of heavily embossed flowers and fruits separated by petal forms in the inner body of the bowl. Stamped with maker's initials C.B and hallmarked on the inner side.
Diameter 12.6 in, Wt 936 gms

A MAGNIFICENT SUIT OF GENTS GOLD TABLE WARE SET, London, c. 1918, comprising two engine turned 9 carats octagonal gold trays with a cigarette case, with embossed initials encrusted on all three pieces, the trays with circular and pointed edges over the tapered rim, hallmarked and stamped Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, 112, Regents St, London with registered no.s 532586 and 541717 on both trays.
13.4 in L (large tray), Total Wt 769 gms

A SILVER CRUET SET, Sheffield, c. 1835, comprising five different shaped bottles, placed in a shaped base raised on four shell form over acanthus flower feet, with similar pattern stand for bottles with a central scalloped and oval shaped handle, hallmarked and marked with T B &Sons below the stand and top of the handle.
9.1 in L, Wt 800 gms

A SILVER CRUET SET, Sheffield, c. 1916, comprising four different shaped cut glass bottles, placed in a square shaped base with gadrooned border as rim and raised on four ball form feet, with stand for bottles with a central trefoil handle. Hallmarked and inscribed J D&Sons below the stand.
5.5 in L, Wt 550 gms

A MAGNIFICENT CONTINENTAL SILVER SET OF SIX ENTREE DISHES, Sweden, c. 1900,comprising one large square dish with a matching tray and two rectangular dishes with similar trays, gold gilded inside the dish and over four scalloped acanthus leaf feet with embossed flower with a band of gadrooned rims with leaves all over, the tray matching the dish, stamped Sommen Breslau, 800 and initialed AHB below a crown.
8.7 in L (dish) and 10.6 in L (tray) large dish pair, 5.9 in L (dish) and 7.9 in (tray) - small dish pair Total Wt 3012 gms

A PAIR OF GEORGE VI STERLING SILVER LARGE BOWLS, London, c. 1936, raised on a circular base with a rim on top edge and marked at bottom T B & Sons along with hallmarks. These are probably used as wine coolers.
Diameter 22.4 in (each), 11 in H (each), Total Wt 12336 gms

A HALLMARKED ENGLISH TABLE FLATWARE SERVICE, by J.Gilbert, c. 1812, with carved ivory handles over silver tines and silver gilted knives comprising of twelve knives and twelve forks fitted in two velvet lined trays in a wooden box.

A MOTHER OF PEARL & SILVER FRUIT SERVICE, by Elkington & Co, Manchester, c. 1939,comprising twelve knives and eleven forks with silver gilt blades and tines, the handles with panels of mother of pearl between reeded silver gilt columns, each marked on blades, in a fitted wooden box with satin lining.

AN IMPRESSIVE GEORGE VI HALLMARKED SILVER TABLE CANTEEN OF CUTLERY FOR TWELVE PERSONS, Sheffield, c. 1908.This comprehensive set of 167 pieces comprises different types of knives, forks and spoons along with matching serving ladles, servers, tongs, spoons, knives, forks etc. The fish servers and knives are fitted with Sterling silver blades and rest of the knives are of original stainless steel blades.
Wt 8813 gms.

A GEORGE III HALLMARKED SILVER ENGLISH DESSERT SERVICE, by William Knight, c. 1818. A very fine set of twenty two pairs of dessert knives & forks with faceted mother of pearl handles, each knife blade bearing the crest of a griffin supporting a coronet in an original mahogany caselined with velvet in two trays.
Wt 1932 gms

A CONTINENTAL SILVER TEA URN, c.1900, vase shaped with double handles with acanthus leaves over a fluted stem, on a raised square stand over four scalloped leaves feet, the kettle has ribbed borders with lion face engraved as an emblem over the bone top tap. The lid is shaped as a separate lidded urn knob.
22 in H, Wt 3180 gms

AN IMPRESSIVE JOALHARIA STERLING SILVER DINNER & CANTEEN SERVICE, Lisbon, c. 1890 comprising a collection of eleven dinner plates with gadrooned border and initialed DC in each plate, twelve gold gilded bowls with gadrooned rim, three different types of forks, four different types of knives and five different types of spoons all twelve in numbers, and twenty different serving forks, knives, spoons, ladle, and tongs, all elaborately embossed and carved with acanthus leaves and scalloped pattern handles, stamped and marked for Joalharia silver.187 pieces in all.
Wt 20,200 gms

THE 100 GREATEST MASTERPIECES OF THE WORLD (STERLING SILVER MINTED MEDALS)FIRST EDITION PROOF SET, struck by John Pinches Medallists Ltd, London, 1972, expressly for Joseph John Le Gras.
Diameter 1.9 in (each medal)

A CONTINENTAL SILVER & BRONZE CEILING LIGHT, c. 1930, with a circular bowl with bands of silver floral motifs garland and a decorative border in two layers with a bottom knob in the shape of a flower. The dome is supported with three brass chains. Not electrified, probably to be used as a hanging planter in the portico or balcony.
Diameter 15.7 in

A MAGNIFICENT VICTORIAN FOUR LIGHT SILVER CHANDELIER, c.1910, with four arms suspended from the central stem, with each twisted and scalloped branch with a figural head and leaves surrounds holding a wax pan with acanthus leaves sockets intricately carved with floral designs all round the sockets, with the central stem tapered and fluted with four lion heads holding rings. Marked Sterling silver in all pieces.
Diameter 13.8 in, 18.5 in H, Wt 2412 gms

a) A FINE INDIAN SILVER FRAME, Gujarat, c. 1930, with a rectangular window with intricate floral motifs in scalloping pattern on four sides of the open window, with a stand.
9.8 L x 7.9 in B, Wt 366 gms
b) AN ART DECO SILVER FRAME, England, c. 1930, of rectangular form with art deco floral engravings and initialed D.H.J on top with stamping of silver and initials of maker's on the side of the frames.

Bikaner (Rajasthan)
c. 1920
A rectangular window in the centre flanked by two oval windows on either side, this magnificent and impressive frame is heavily embossed with two peacocks on top flanked by two lions on either side and two eagles at the bottom forming the base, with profuse sprays of flowers all over with ribboned band to inscribe the names of the pictured persons.

A COLLECTION OF TWELVE BURMESE SILVER OVAL BOXES, Myanmar, c. 1930 The oval shaped boxes with embossed patterned lids with flower decorations are all in different graduated sizes.
Wt 1202 gms

A FINE BURMESE SILVER TRAY WITH FIVE PUMPKIN BOXES, Myanmar, c. 1930.The oval shaped tray is embossed with elephants all around the border on a raised rim, with five graduated boxes in the form of pumpkins with the stem as knobs for the lid with profuse sprays of flowers all over the pumpkins. Marked Silver 95% below a flying dog and stamped Myanmar.
13 in L (oval tray), Total Wt (tray and boxes) 866 gms

AN INTRICATELY CARVED BURMESE SILVER CASKET, MYANMAR, c. 1920, in a rectangular form depicting a court scene on top of the lid with serpentine dragons cornices. The four sides of the box depict various scenes from the royal courts to farmlands.
7.9 in L x 3.9 in B, 3.5 in Depth, Wt 809 gms

AN INDIAN SILVER SURAI, North India, c. 1920, raised on a circular base with four bands of floral motifs all around and a nozzle with leaves.
6.3 in H, Wt 306 gms

AN INDIAN SILVER VASE, Kashmir, c. 1950,over a circular and raised base with three panels chased with flora and fauna and gadrooned rim with floral border.
7.1 in H, Wt 246 gms

A LATE MUGHAL SILVER ROUND PLATE, c. 1850, with tapered and scalloped rim with alternative arched canopies with pierced lattice work in flower motifs. The centre embossed throughout with floral motifs and large leaves of a creeper.
Diameter 22.4 in, Wt 1750 gms

TWO INDIAN SILVER DAGGERS (KATTARI), Gujarat, c. 1900, one with a wooden scabbard overlaid with silver bands engraved with two peacocks and flower motifs with vernacular inscriptions and with bone handle. The other with a silver scabbard and a silver handle.
9.1 & 9.8 in L

TWO INDIAN SILVER HAMMER & CHISEL, Madras, c. 1950, one with a wooden handle and another with a silver handle. Probably used for Indian ground breaking ceremonies.
7.1 & 10.2 in L, Total Wt 397 gms of silver

a) AN INDIAN SILVER GENTS BATON, Rajasthan, c. 1900,overlayed with silver bands in the form of net and flower motifs.
19.7 in L b) A GROUP OF THREE WALKING STICKS, Madras, c. 1930,comprising two sticks with silver handles, one with goddess Lakshmi and another with a floral design, and another with a lions face and bands of knotted silver rope with a detachable dagger.

A SILVER DRESSING TABLE SET, Birmingham, c. 1924, comprising matched round mirror with handle, two oval brushes with handle and two long brushes, all hallmarked on the edges, in an original box lined with blue satin.

A SILVER DRESSING TABLE SET, Birmingham, c. 1928, comprising diamond cut pattern matched round mirror with handle, two oval brushes with handle and two long brushes, all hallmarked on the edges.

A GROUP OF FOUR CONTINENTAL & INDIAN SILVER BOXES, C 1930's comprising of one square box with engine turned and gold gilded with patterns engraved, second round snuff box and third triangle shaped box with three opal inset all continental make, and fourth a Indian Silver Cigarette Box comprising of one square box with engine turned design on the lid, with a circular emblem in enamel depicting two fish encircling a crown with a moon and star over the same, probably some Mughal royalty from North India.
Wt 511 gms

A HALLMARKED SILVER MANTLE TIMEPIECE, Birmingham, c. 1928, raised over a circular base with beaten (hammered) silver case, with two lion faces on either side of the mantle piece, fitted with French movement and white enamel dial, hallmarked on reverse.
Dia 5.1 in

A FINE INDIAN SILVER CIRCULAR BOX, Madras, c. 1920,with three turned feet and intricately carved floral pattern all over the box, with a lid and round knob.
Diameter 4.7 in, Wt 274 gms

A FINE INDIAN SILVER ROSEWATER SPRINKLER, Rajasthan, c. 1900,on a circular base with globular rose water container and a stem with a flower bud shaped sprinkler, intricately hand carved with floral pattern all over.
12.2 in H, Wt 510 gms

AN INDIAN SILVER HAND CARVED TRAY, Gujarat, c. 1910, in rectangular form with a pierced floral motif on the extended rim in scalloping form, with central medallion form depicting a scene of walled city on the banks of a river. Surrounded by elaborate floral motifs throughout the tray, with footed design handles.
18.5 in L, Wt 967 gms

AN INDIAN SILVER CEREMONIAL WATER CONTAINER (KAMANDAL), Rajasthan, c. 1910, raised on a circular base in the form of abull (Nandi), with handle, embossed and intricately carved with floral pattern. This isused for Abhishek of temple idols.
Height 5.1 in, Wt 493 gms

A SOUTH INDIAN SILVER WATER POT (KUDAM), Madras, c. 1930, in a graduated circular form depicting eight figures of goddess Lakshmi (Asta-Lakshmi) in circular panels, with petal form borders.
Height 7.4 in Wt 604 gms

AN INDIAN SILVER ROSE WATER SPRINKLER, Rajasthan, c. 1910, raised on a circular base with a flower shaped sprinkler with intricately hand carved body with floral pattern all over with acanthus leaves border.
Height 10.6 in, Wt 306 gms

AN INDIAN SILVER WATER POT (LOTTA),Rajasthan, c. 1900, in a globular form with three panels depicting Krishna and Radha in three different poses, under an arched canopy, with band of acanthus leaves below the rim of the pot, with spray of floral motifs all over the body.
Height 6.4 in, Wt 770 gms

A HALLMARKED SILVER INKSTAND, Birmingham, 1942, raised on a wooden pedestal with two sloping square ink wells, with hinged lids, inscribed on a silver plate To The Rt Hon V. S. Srinivasa Sastri P. C, From The Young Man's Vedic Society, Durban, Natal, 21 - 8 - 27. Length 9.2 in, Wt 400 gms

A FINE HALLMARKED SILVER INKSTAND, Birmingham, c. 1938, with two square shaped ink wells with highly decorative lids in acanthus leaves shape, with a central pin box in similar pattern and pen holder shaped tray below the scalloped inscription cartouche, inscribed The Rt Hon V. S. Srinivasa Sastri P. C, From E. M. Paruk, 22 - 9 - 1927.
lenghth 12.9 in, Wt 1071 gms

AN EXQUISITE SUIT OF TRIBAL SILVER & TURQUOISE JEWELLERY SET, North India, c. 1880, comprising a large pendant inset with fine quality of turquoise and imitation gem stones with exquisite multi-coloured enamel all over, with coral beads, matching with a pair of bracelets, ear drops, belt and a head wear.
Wt 1587 gms