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Wednesday 19 March 2025 10:30 - 17:30 GMT Starts with Lot 1
Thursday 20 March 2025 10:30 - 17:30 GMT Starts with Lot 400
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Heads of Sale: 

Jewellery: Henry Wikeley 

Watches and Currency: Julian Smith 

Silver: Michael Roberts


Auction: 

Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th March at 10.30am

Day one | Jewellery and Watches: Lot 1 - 320

Day two | Silver and Currency: Lot 400 - 658


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Tuesday 18th March 9.30am - 5pm

Wednesday 19th March 9am - 5pm

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Total lots: 585

A GEORGE III SILVER MUSTARD
Lot 411 Sold
A GEORGE III SILVER MUSTARD
maker's mark rubbed, London 1818, of round shape fluted design to the body and gadroon edge, with a hinged lid, with associated silver spoon and blue liner; together with a pair of silver pepperettes, Chester 1909; and a pair of George round salts, London 1818, with beaded and thread decoration, on three hoof feet, with two silver salt shovels, 11.6 tr. ozs combined (5)
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £150 - £200
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE III SILVER TEAPOT
Lot 412 Unsold
A GEORGE III SILVER TEAPOT
by Peter & Ann Bateman, London 1795, of classical oval shape with reeded rims, wooden handle, with later white metal Oriental figure finial, 14.6 tr. ozs gross weight

Provenance: By repute, formerly the property of Edward Thurlow Leeds (1877-1955), Keeper of the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford 1928-1945 and used as his 'everyday teapot', thence by family descent.
Estimate: £300 - £500
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE III SILVER LIDDED TANKARD
Lot 413 Sold
A GEORGE III SILVER LIDDED TANKARD
by I. W (?), London 1761, with plain girdled body, hinged domed step lid, 'S'-shaped handle with acanthus leaf and scroll decoration to the thumb piece, 19cm high, 24 tr. ozs
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £300 - £500
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A VICTORIAN SILVER DOUBLE LIPPED JUG
Lot 414 Sold
A VICTORIAN SILVER DOUBLE LIPPED JUG
by Arthur Sibley, London 1875, the plain bulbous body with 'C'-shape stylised handles, 8.5cm high; together with a Montieth style sugar bowl, London 1905, 11.3 tr. ozs combined (2)
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £150 - £200
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A VICTORIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX
Lot 415 Sold
A VICTORIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX
by William Neal, London 1848, with shaped leaf capped sides, the engine turned cover with later insert cartouche, gilded interior, 9cm wide, 6 tr. ozs
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER TABLE SALTS
Lot 416 Sold
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER TABLE SALTS
by Deaker & Francis, Birmingham 1899, of round form with pierced work on three feet, a similar mustard pot, Sheffield 1920, with pierced work lid; a Georgian style oval silver mustard pot, Chester 1924; and six silver condiment spoons, 10.7 tr. ozs combined, together with one silver plated spoon (12)
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £100 - £200
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE II SILVER WAITER
Lot 417 Sold
A GEORGE II SILVER WAITER
by Robert Abercromby, London 1734, with piecrust rim on three hoof feet, 18cm wide, 7.8 tr. ozs, engraved with bull armorial
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £200 - £400
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A VICTORIAN SILVER PORRINGER
Lot 418 Sold
A VICTORIAN SILVER PORRINGER
by Charles Stuart Harris, London 1883, of 17th century design, with twin handles, part gadrooned body and vacant cartouche, the base with unusual coin casting, 8cm high, 8 tr. ozs, presentation engraving worded ‘Fairlight 1st prize 1884 H. Green from R. Arkwright’
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE III SILVER TUREEN
Lot 419 Sold
A GEORGE III SILVER TUREEN
by S.C. Young & Co., Sheffield 1820/1826, with gadrooned rims, the base dated 1820, the lid 1826, 16cm high x 29cm wide x 22.5cm deep, 54 tr. ozs
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE III SILVER CREAM JUG
Lot 420 Sold
A GEORGE III SILVER CREAM JUG
attributed to Robert Sharp, London 1813, of Neo Classical 'helmet' shape, with serpentine body and of a good gauge, leaf engraved rim and cartouche,14.5cm high, 6.7 tr. ozs
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
AN ELIZABETH II SILVER GILT NOVELTY EGG
Lot 421 Sold
AN ELIZABETH II SILVER GILT NOVELTY EGG
by FM, London 1960, the reeded exterior opening to reveal a scrolled fern, 8cm high x 5cm diameter, 5 tr. ozs gross, with green cloth fitted case
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER CANDLESTICKS
Lot 422 Sold
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER CANDLESTICKS
by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co, Sheffield 1894, of Corinthian style with beaded sconces and leaf capped capitols, the square bases with swag and goat mask ornament, each 16.5cm high x 8.5cm square, loaded (2)
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE III SILVER THREE DIVISION INKSTAND
Lot 423 Sold
A GEORGE III SILVER THREE DIVISION INKSTAND
by Chawner & Eames, London 1796, of rectangular form with a raised centre, on reeded panel feet, 25.5cm wide x 18cm deep, retaining two silver topped cut glass inkwells, 14.8 tr. ozs combined
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A PAIR OF GEORGE V SILVER TOAST RACKS
Lot 424 Sold
A PAIR OF GEORGE V SILVER TOAST RACKS
by Thomas Bradbury, Sheffield 1922; together with five silver napkin rings; a silver teether; and a silver candle snuffer with wooden handle, 16 tr. ozs combined gross (9)
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £200 - £300
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A VICTORIAN SILVER TEAPOT
Lot 425 Sold
A VICTORIAN SILVER TEAPOT
by Garrards & Co., London 1845, with floral finial, repousse bulbous body, on circular foot, 14.5cm high, 20 tr. ozs gross

Ivory Submission Reference: K7R9VXGR
Hammer price: £360
Estimate: £300 - £500
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE V SILVER SQUARE SALVER
Lot 426 Sold
A GEORGE V SILVER SQUARE SALVER
by Fordham & Faulkner, Sheffield 1913, with shaped pie crust rim on four scroll feet, 20cm square, 11 tr. ozs
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE III SILVER PEPPERETTE
Lot 427 Sold
A GEORGE III SILVER PEPPERETTE
by Jabez Daniell and James Mince, London 1770, of baluster form, 12cm high; together with a similar Edward VII silver pepperette, Birmingham 1904; and a George V cylindrical pepperette, Birmingham 1922, 4.5 tr. ozs combined (3)
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £50 - £100
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE III SILVER MUSTARD
Lot 428 Sold
A GEORGE III SILVER MUSTARD
indistinct maker’s mark HGA (?), London 1772, the pierced body embossed with ram’s heads and swags, with domed hinged cover and blue glass liner, 12cm high; together with a pair of George V silver triangular six division toast racks, Sheffield 1927; a quantity of George III and later silver items, various dates and makers, 44 tr. ozs gross; and a quantity of mixed silver plated items including a pair of bottle coasters (a lot)
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £300 - £500
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE III SILVER TWO HANDLED OVAL TRAY
Lot 429 Sold
A GEORGE III SILVER TWO HANDLED OVAL TRAY
by John Crouch I and Thomas Hannam, London 1798, the shaped rim with cast scalloped and leaf scroll mounts, the interior with leaf scroll engraving, on cast panel feet, 5cm high x 70cm wide x 44.5cm deep, 125 tr. ozs, with presentation engraving worded ‘Presented to William Green Esq., by Francis Bligh Hockey Esq….March 1834’

Provenance: Presented to William Green, thence by family descent.
Note: The Greens had a prominent timber ­importing and coal business in London and Bedford. At the…
Hammer price: £2,700
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A PAIR OF GEORGE V SILVER BON BON DISHES
Lot 430 Sold
A PAIR OF GEORGE V SILVER BON BON DISHES
by Elkington & Co, Birmingham 1911, of 18th century style, with pierced oval bodies and beaded bale handles, 11.5cm high (handles raised); together with an Edward VII silver waiter, London 1902, 15cm diameter, 14 tr. ozs combined (3)
Hammer price: £250
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
AN ELIZABETH II SILVER PICTURE FRAME OF ART NOUVEAU DESIGN
Lot 431 Sold
AN ELIZABETH II SILVER PICTURE FRAME OF ART NOUVEAU DESIGN
by Ray Hall, Birmingham 1996, decorated with butterfly and flora, 20.5cm high x 15.5cm wide, containing printed portrait of Shakespeare
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £50 - £100
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
AN EDWARD VII SILVER HOT WATER JUG
Lot 432 Sold
AN EDWARD VII SILVER HOT WATER JUG
by John Rawlings, London 1905, of 18th century design, the hinged lid with gadrooned rim, plain bulbous body and raffia bound handle, 20cm high, 13 tr. ozs
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £400
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
AN EDWARD VII SILVER CIRCULAR TRAY
Lot 433 Sold
AN EDWARD VII SILVER CIRCULAR TRAY
by Mappin & Webb, London 1901, the pierced border cast and embossed with classical motifs and triumphal regalia, engraved to centre with eagle and floral motifs and worded ‘Presented to Mrs H.J. Knill, by the staff of the Royal Hotel Bristol….November 22nd 1905’, 32cm diameter, 33 tr. ozs
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £300 - £500
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A PAIR OF GEORGE V SILVER RACEHORSE HEAD MENU HOLDERS
Lot 434 Sold
A PAIR OF GEORGE V SILVER RACEHORSE HEAD MENU HOLDERS
by Wilmot Manufacturing Co, Birmingham 1913, on stepped oblong bases, 2 tr. ozs combined gross (2)
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £200
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE V SILVER CIGARETTE BOX
Lot 435 Sold
A GEORGE V SILVER CIGARETTE BOX
by Adie Bros, Birmingham 1921, of plain form with domed lid and cedar wood lining, 5.5cm high x 14cm wide x 9cm deep, 16 tr. ozs gross
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £100 - £200
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE III SCOTTISH SILVER CHRISTENING TANKARD
Lot 436 Unsold
A GEORGE III SCOTTISH SILVER CHRISTENING TANKARD
by Adam Elder, Edinburgh 1826, with floral repousse body and stylised snake handle, 10cm high, 12.4 tr. ozs
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
AN EDWARD VII SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE OF ART NOUVEAU DESGIN
Lot 437 Sold
AN EDWARD VII SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE OF ART NOUVEAU DESGIN
by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths, London 1903/5, comprising teapot, milk jug and sugar basin, the plain angled bodies with flared rims, 36 tr. ozs combined gross weight (3)
Hammer price: £610
Estimate: £150 - £200
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE VI SILVER HANNUKAH MENORAH
Lot 438 Sold
A GEORGE VI SILVER HANNUKAH MENORAH
by A. Taite & Sons, London 1946, with Star of David and globe finial on tapered stem, the shamash and eight oil cups all with circular sconces on right angled stems, above stepped octagonal base, 28cm high x 26.5cm wide, 25.5 tr. ozs gross weight (loaded)
Hammer price: £360
Estimate: £100 - £200
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE III SILVER WINE BOTTLE STAND OR COASTER
Lot 439 Sold
A GEORGE III SILVER WINE BOTTLE STAND OR COASTER
attributed to Robert Garrard, London 1806, with gadrooned rim and incurved sides, 3.8cm high x 13.5cm diameter (loaded)
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £100 - £200
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
AN ART NOUVEAU SILVER MANTEL TIMEPIECE
Lot 440 Sold
AN ART NOUVEAU SILVER MANTEL TIMEPIECE
maker's mark and date letter worn, c.1910, of balloon shape on stepped base, the white enamel face with Arabic numerals, 16cm high x 11cm wide
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £50 - £100
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
WWI DORSET INTEREST: A GEORGE V SILVER TEAPOT
Lot 441 Sold
WWI DORSET INTEREST: A GEORGE V SILVER TEAPOT
by William Aitken, Birmingham 1913, of early 19th century style, the squat bulbous body with triple reed banding, wooden handle, on ball feet, 10.5 tr. ozs gross, engraved to rim “Presented to Sister Suffield by the Commandants, Quartermasters & Members of V.A.D. Dorset 82. 86. 80 January 30th 1919", also engraved "Ryme 1915-1919"

Note: Sister Suffield was a WWI V.A.D (volunteer) nurse, whilst Ryme was a WWI hospital located in Old Castle Road, Weymouth.
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A PAIR OF EDWARD VII SILVER MOUNTED CLARET JUGS
Lot 442 Sold
A PAIR OF EDWARD VII SILVER MOUNTED CLARET JUGS
the hinged tops and handles by Hukin and Heath, Birmingham 1908, the bodies of ovoid shape with flattened sides, 23cm high, engraved with crests for the Scottish families of Kilgour, Anderson and Mac Nicole (2)
Hammer price: £1,400
Estimate: £100 - £200
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE V SILVER BACHELORS TEAPOT
Lot 443 Sold
A GEORGE V SILVER BACHELORS TEAPOT
by Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1901; together with a similar silver plate sugar bowl; a three piece silver backed dressing table set, Birmingham 1912; and a pair of silver posy holders, Birmingham 1901 (7)
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £100 - £200
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
AN EDWARD VII SILVER TROPHY OF ART NOUVEAU DESIGN
Lot 444 Sold
AN EDWARD VII SILVER TROPHY OF ART NOUVEAU DESIGN
by Thomas Hayes, Birmingham 1909, of 'tyg' design with waisted body, 10cm high, 6.6 tr. ozs, engraved 'Cowed Golf Club Knock Out Foursomes 1912'
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £100 - £200
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE V SILVER TRAY OF ART DECO DESIGN
Lot 445 Sold
A GEORGE V SILVER TRAY OF ART DECO DESIGN
by Atkin Bros., Sheffield 1931, dodecagonal with plain border and angular handles, 61cm long x 37cm wide, 92 tr. ozs
Hammer price: £1,700
Estimate: £1,200 - £1,500
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE V IRISH SILVER POTATO RING
Lot 446 Sold
A GEORGE V IRISH SILVER POTATO RING
by Oakley & Wheeler, Dublin 1913, with all-over pierced decoration of a shepherdess, sheep, goat herd playing an instrument, vines and flora, 10.5cm high x 20cm diameter at base, 10 tr. ozs, the cartouche with engraved stag armorial
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £300 - £500
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
AN EDWARD VII SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE
Lot 447 Sold
AN EDWARD VII SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE
by Thomas Edward Atkins, Birmingham 1913, of squat oval form with plain bodies and pierced galleries, on four hoof feet, the teapot with bakelite handle and finial, 34 tr. ozs combined (3)
Hammer price: £580
Estimate: £300 - £500
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE VI SILVER CASTER
Lot 448 Sold
A GEORGE VI SILVER CASTER
by John Charles Lowe, London 1937, of 18th century style with plain girdled body, 16.5 cm high, 4.9 tr. ozs
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £100 - £200
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A VICTORIAN SILVER DRESSING TABLE MIRROR
Lot 449 Unsold
A VICTORIAN SILVER DRESSING TABLE MIRROR
by William Comyns, London 1898, the arched cresting with vacant cartouche and a pair of cherubs, the border richly embossed with birds amongst foliage, bevelled plate, 61cm high x 42cm wide, with fabric easel support
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE III SILVER MOUNTED BOTTLE COASTER
Lot 450 Sold
A GEORGE III SILVER MOUNTED BOTTLE COASTER
London c.1816 (marks rubbed), with raised round base (weighted), plain centre with decoration to the edge, 16cm diameter, 9.5 tr. ozs gross
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE V SILVER TANKARD
Lot 451 Sold
A GEORGE V SILVER TANKARD
by Viners Ltd, Sheffield 1934, of 18th century style, with plain body and glass base, 12.5cm high, 17.5 tr. ozs gross
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £100 - £200
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX
Lot 452 Sold
A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX
by William Boot, Birmingham 1804, the curved rectangular body with canted corners and a flat hinge, bright cut decoration to the top and a gilded interior, 5.5cm wide
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £50 - £100
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE V SILVER CHRISTENING TANKARD
Lot 453 Sold
A GEORGE V SILVER CHRISTENING TANKARD
by Hammond, Creake & Co, Sheffield, 1911; together with a mixed quantity of Edward VII and later silver items including a toast rack, of various dates and makers, 31 tr. ozs combined gross (11)
Hammer price: £510
Estimate: £200 - £400
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
AN EDWARD VII SILVER PILL BOX
Lot 454 Sold
AN EDWARD VII SILVER PILL BOX
by William Hornby, London 1907, of oblong form with a hinged lid and suspension loop, the interior gilded with eight compartments, 8.5cm long; together with an Elizabeth II silver miniature Armada pin dish, London 1960, 2.5 tr. ozs combined (2)
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £50 - £100
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE III SILVER TEA KETTLE AND STAND
Lot 455 Sold
A GEORGE III SILVER TEA KETTLE AND STAND
by Craddock & Reid, London 1817, the bulbous kettle richly embossed with cherubs, fruit and flowers, engraved with the arms of Lord Wallscourt of Ardfry Castle, Gallway, with scrolled folding bale handle, the stand with floral swags, cabriole legs and spread leaf feet, 93 tr. ozs combined gross, later silver plated, 37.5cm high (handle up)

Provenance: Ardfry Castle, Gallway and thence by family descent.
Hammer price: £1,800
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE III SILVER TEAPOT
Lot 456 Sold
A GEORGE III SILVER TEAPOT
by Craddock & Reid, London 1818, the squat bulbous body richly embossed with cherubs and grapes, fruit and flowers, engraved with the arms of Lord Wallscourt of Ardfry Castle, Gallway, wooden scroll handle, 29.4 tr. ozs gross

Provenance: Ardfry Castle, Gallway and thence by family descent.
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
A GEORGE V SILVER OCTAGONAL TEA CADDY
Lot 457 Sold
A GEORGE V SILVER OCTAGONAL TEA CADDY
maker's mark rubbed, Chester 1909, of panelled form with hinged lid and wirework handle, 12cm high, 7.2 tr. ozs
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £100 - £200
20 March 2025
20 March 2025
TWO SIMILAR 19TH CENTURY SILVER MILK JUGS
Lot 458 Sold
TWO SIMILAR 19TH CENTURY SILVER MILK JUGS
one William IV by J. J. E (?), London 1830, the other Victorian by William Morrise, London 1843, both with squat leaf embossed bodies, 12.4 tr. ozs combined (2)
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £200
20 March 2025
20 March 2025

Total lots: 585

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