Silver & Objects of Vertu
Lots: 412
Our forthcoming Silver & Objects of Vertu sale presents a wide-ranging and international selection of silver, spanning more than three centuries of craftsmanship and design.
The sale includes important early English silver, European, and colonial examples, and a strong representation of Indian, Chinese and export silver. From ceremonial and presentation pieces to finely worked domestic and decorative objects, the catalogue offers something for both established collectors and those new to the category.
Highlights include an exceptional early Newcastle piece by William Ramsey I, a fine George III sterling silver salver by Edward Edwards I London 1818, silver with literary and historical associations, and a distinguished group of Indian and Chinese silver from centres including Lucknow, Cutch, Shanghai, and Canton.
Lot 1 - German circa 1980 by Symphonion A cased late 20th century silver plated singing bird box
Sold for £1,386
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 6 - Austria circa 1930 by LW An early 20th century 935 standard silver and enamel cigarette case
Sold for £529
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 10 - Austria circa 1930 An early 20th century Austrian 935 standard silver and enamel compact
Sold for £378
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 12 - Florence circa 1980 A late 20th century sterling silver and guilloche enamel pill box
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 14 - London 2009 by RDG (untraced) An Elizabeth II sterling silver and guilloche enamel pill box
Sold for £378
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 15 - Pforzheim, circa 1920 An early 20th century 935 standard and enamel pill box
Sold for £378
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 19 - France circa 1920 An early 20th century 800 standard silver and guilloche enamel pill box
Sold for £441
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 23 - Florence circa 1980 A late 20th century Italian sterling silver gilt and guilloche enamel
Sold for £504
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 28 - Pforzheim circa 1930 An early 20th century 935 standard and enamel compact
Sold for £693
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 30 - Pforzheim, circa 1930 An early 20th century sterling silver and enamel compact
Sold for £580
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 32 - London 1933 by Asprey A George V sterling silver and lacquer cigarette case
Sold for £504
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 35 - Vienna circa 1880 by SG A late 19th century Austrian silver and enamel snuff box
Sold for £1,134
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 36 - Vienna, circa 1930 by H&S (untraced) An early 20th century 935 standard and enamel compact
Sold for £504
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 38 - Austria circa 1930 An early 20th century 935 standard silver gilt and enamel cigarette case
Sold for £756
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 48 - Order of Maria Theresa - English circa 1790 and 1808 Two George III unmarked gold seals
Sold for £630
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 49 - Birmingham 1915 by Spencer and Co A George V 9 carat gold and enamel masonic lodge badge
Sold for £1,071
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 50 - England dated 1811 A George III unmarked gold mounted carnelian vinaigrette
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 51 - England circa 1820 A George III 14 carat gold and moccha stone snuff box
Estimated at £6,000 - £8,000
Lot 52 - Birmingham 1813 by Joseph Willmore A George III sterling silver gilt snuff box
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 54 - London 1901 by John Millward Banks An Edwardian sterling silver butt marker
Sold for £504
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 55 - London 1988 by Nat Leslie A set of six Elizabeth II sterling silver novelty menu holders
Sold for £479
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 56 - Chester 1909 by F J Ross An Edwardian sterling silver brooch
Sold for £189
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 57 - Birmingham 1895 by Hukin and Heath A Victorian sterling silver novelty pepper grinder
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 58 - London 1880 by Louis Dee A Victorian sterling silver pen knife / vesta case combination
Sold for £504
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 59 - Chester 1888 by William Neale A Victorian sterling silver and enamel vesta case
Sold for £378
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 60 - Pforzheim circa 1910 An early 20th century German silver and enamel erotic cigarette case
Sold for £1,512
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 61 - Birmingham 1805 by Matthew Linwood A George III Commemorative sterling silver vinaigrette
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 62 - London 1790 by I.R possibly John Robbins A George III sterling silver nutmeg grater
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,600
Lot 64 - Birmingham 1911 by William Adams Ltd A pair of George V sterling silver novelty peppers
Sold for £504
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 65 - London 1880 by Edward H. Stockwell A rare Victorian sterling silver novelty vinaigrette
Sold for £1,134
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 66 - London 1904 by William Hutton An Edwardian sterling silver travelling watercolour paint box
Sold for £504
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 69 - London 1936 by Dudley Russel Howitt A George VI sterling silver cigarette box
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 70 - Birmingham 1945 by F Burton Crosbee A George VI sterling silver spirit hip flask
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 71 - Birmingham 1997 by Asprey and Co An Elizabeth II sterling silver corkscrew
Sold for £252
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 73 - London 1907 by W and G Neal An Edwardian sterling silver novelty match or vesta holder
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 75 - London 1807 by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson A George III sterling silver wine label
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 76 - London 1807 by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson A George III sterling silver wine label
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 77 - London 1807 by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson A George III sterling silver wine label
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 78 - London 1820 by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson A George III sterling silver wine label
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 79 - London 1820 by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson A George III sterling silver wine label
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 80 - London 1820 by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson A George III sterling silver wine label
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 81 - Birmingham 1820 by Jospeh Willmore A George III sterling silver wine or decanter label
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 82 - London circa 1790 by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson A George III silver sauce label
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 83 - Birmingham 1823 by Thomas Bartleet A George III sterling silver wine or decanter label
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 84 - London 1824 by John Reily A set of four George III sterling silver sauce labels
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 87 - The Great Airplanes Collection A cased set of fifty sterling silver ingots
Sold for £1,260
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 88 - 1000 years of British Monarchy ignots A cased Elizabeth II sterling silver ignot set
Sold for £4,410
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 89 - Sheffield 1904 by Walker and Hall An Edwardian sterling silver playing card case or box
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500
Lot 91 - Indian circa 1910 An early 20th century unmarked silver frame of portrait miniatures
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 92 - Madras (possibly) circa 1850 A mid-19th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver casket box
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,600
Lot 95 - Deccan circa 1890 A late 19th century Anglo - Indian unmarked silver box
Sold for £378
Includes Buyer's Premium
