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Click here to subscribeA pair of Carlton Ware salt and pepper shakers from the whimsical Walking Ware collection. Designed with a distinctive anthropomorphic form, each shaker features a bulbous white ceramic body supported by sculpted legs adorned with blue shoes and patterned socks. The set embodies the playful and imaginative style of Carlton Ware's Walking Ware series, originally created in collaboration with Lustre Pottery. Marked on the base with the Carlton Ware backstamp. A charming collectible addition for enthusiasts of novelty ceramics and mid-century design.Issued: Mid 20th centuryDimensions: 5"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Victorian hallmarked silver novelty oversize thimble, London 1890, maker Jesse Earls, length 6cm, weight 57g, hallmarked silver guilloché‚ enamel pill pot, salt and pepper marked sterling silver, similarly marked thimble, hallmarked silver mounted novelty salt formed as a swan, hallmarked silver and mother of pearl knife rest and a hallmarked silver mounted match striker
Carrs twelve place setting canteen of hallmarked silver cutlery, comprising twelve each of dinner forks, dessert forks, fish knives and forks, dessert spoons, teaspoons, coffee spoons and table and dessert knives, four table spoons, two butter knives, cheese knife, cake slice, sauce ladle, soup ladle and carving set, weight excluding silver handled items 5740g, width of canteen 49.5cm, together with a hallmarked silver salt and pepper
A collection of hallmarked silver table wares. The lot to include a twin handled footed dish / bowl. Hallmarked year 1935, with the optional George V silver jubilee commemorative hallmark. Sponsors mark for Sibyl Dunlop, a 925 silver lidded pot, sponsors for Mappin & Webb Ltd, two Victorian salt and pepper shakers, hallmarked year 1886 Birmingham, sponors mark for S Blanckensee & Son Ltd, a Victorian mustard pot with spoon, hallmarked year 1886 Birmingham, sponsors mark for Mitchell Bosley & Co. Further two Victorian hallmarked silver salt cellars, hallmarked year 1892 Birmingham. , Sponsors mark for John Millward Banks. Weight approx. 683g.Largest approx. 6cm tall x 19cm wide.
Three hallmarked silver pieces. The lot to include a scallop salt, hallmarked year 1925, Birmingham, sponsors mark illegible. A hallmarked silver egg shaped pepper shaker, hallmarked year 1890 London, sponsor's mark for William Hutton & Sons (Edward Hutton). Further together with a hallmarked silver spoon, hallmarked year 1910 London, sponsors mark illegible. Total weight apporx. 47g.Largest measures approx. 2cm H x 6cm W x 5cm D
A BOX OF ASSORTED SILVER ITEMS, to include a vanity cut glass jar with silver cover, hallmarked Birmingham, a stone match stick tidy with silver collar, worn Birmingham hallmark, two AF silver lined clothes brushes, a cased incomplete cruet set comprising of a salt, mustard and single pepper pot, hallmarked 'Walker & Hall' Birmingham, and a cased set of five silver handled tea knives (one knife is missing), approximate gross weight of weighable silver 113.1 grams, 3.63 ozt
**Collection of Vintage Silver Tableware Items**A diverse collection of silver or silver-plated vintage tableware, showcasing functional and decorative craftsmanship:1. **Salt & Pepper Shakers**: - A pair of matching bell-shaped silver shakers with perforated, domed tops, polished surfaces, and decorative bands at their bases. - A smaller, uniquely shaped anthropomorphic shaker featuring a bulbous body, tripod feet, and detailed hallmarks on the surface for authentication and provenance.2. **Napkin Ring**: - A cylindrical silver napkin ring with an embossed rectangular area suitable for personalisation through engraving or monogramming. Displays a woven-textured design and hallmarks verifying its silver material and origin.3. **Footed Container**: - A small lidded container with scalloped edges and a decorative knob, elevated on four petite legs. Likely a salt cellar or small condiment server with ornate craftsmanship.4. **Miscellaneous Items**: - A spherical, dome-shaped silver piece resembling a shaker or a lid, with light perforations and a polished surface. - A fitted dark-toned leather or wooden case with visible wear, potentially for storage or display purposes.5. **Weight**: - Collection displayed atop a scale registering **99.83 grams**, which may reflect the combined weight of solid or weighted silver content. The others are weighted, 2 measurements provided 209.73gEach item displays hallmarks or maker's marks providing insights into material authenticity, potential origin, and historical context. A classic assortment reflecting vintage utility and design, ideal for collectors or enthusiasts of period tableware.
Collection of Boxed Toy Tractors and Farm Equipment with AccessoriesThis collection features an impressive array of toy farm machinery, each piece reflecting iconic agricultural equipment. Highlights include the boxed "Case 600 Tractor," notable for its red and orange livery, and the "New Holland Combine" in vivid yellow, both capturing the essence of their real-world counterparts. Additionally, the collection includes a "Case International" tractor at a 1/32 scale, offering a detailed miniature model of this well-known agricultural brand. An intriguing inclusion is the boxed set of salt and pepper shakers, styled with a small green tractor and possibly corn-themed accompaniments, merging practicality with playful design. Supplementing the boxed items is a variety of loose equipment, including a green farm implement with distinctive yellow elements and a red trailer branded "Northern Pacific Railway." Together, these items provide a nostalgic yet educational glimpse into agricultural and railway history through the lens of childhood playthings.
Collection of Pewter and Metalware ItemsA mixed group of pewter and metal tableware and domestic items, likely originating from the late 19th to mid-20th century. The collection includes: 1. **Large Pewter Pitcher**: A bulbous-body design with a curved spout and single handle, typical of mid-19th to early 20th-century production. 2. **Pedestal Bowl/Compote**: A hammered surface, supported by a pedestal base, likely used for serving fruits or desserts. 3. **Set of Seven Pewter Goblets**: Miniature size with simple stems and bases, in keeping with 19th to early 20th-century craftsmanship. 4. **Salt and Pepper Shakers**: Two cylindrical forms with functional lids, suited for condiments. 5. **Lidded Sugar Bowl and Small Pot**: A cylindrical sugar bowl with a hinged lid and finial, alongside a potential mustard or pepper holder. 6. **Traditional Toast Racks**: Two toast racks with gothic-style arches, one small, one large, both designed for Victorian-style table settings.7. **Square Pewter Vase**: Featuring embossed Art Nouveau floral and insect motifs, indicative of early 20th-century design. 8. **Blue-Lined Container**: A circular pewter piece with a cobalt glass insert, likely a condiment holder.9. **Lidded Jug**: Ribbed body with a hinged lid and thumb rest, suited for liquid serving, and a metal box with a wooden handle, possibly a hearth tool. 10. **James Dixon & Sons Marked Piece**: Scalloped edge pewter vessel with the manufacturer's hallmark (James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield), suggesting late 19th to early 20th-century craftsmanship. 11. **Textured and Polished Pieces**: Includes a hand-hammered British pewter dish with a central mark and smooth-finish polished vessels, contrasting in textures.Notable hallmarks include **Royal Selangor Pewter**, a renowned pewter maker since 1885, and **Hand Hammered British Pewter**, reflecting artisanal production. The designs suggest both functional and decorative purposes prevalent in Victorian and Edwardian domestic settings.
ROYAL ALBERT; a collection of 'Old Country Roses' pattern tea/dinnerware, firsts include clock, five small saucers, four saucers, teapot, sauceboat, oval platter, six rectangular dishes, three dishes, two bread plates, ten circular serving trays and a dinner plate, seconds include seven cups, six coffee cans, three cream jugs, two sugar bowls, smaller sugar bowl, three small saucers, two saucers, ten side plates, six dessert plates, five dinner plates, tureen, sauceboat, tray, coffee pot, six twin handled soup bowls, cake stand and salt and pepper shakers (qty).
ROYAL ALBERT; a 'Forget Me Not' pattern tea service comprising teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl, salt and pepper shakers, six cups and saucers, five bowls, six side plates, six plates and a serving chair, with a Royal Albert 'Memory Lane' tea set comprising three cups and saucers, four twin handled soup bowls and a teapot (qty).
CRICKET INTEREST; a late 19th/early 20th century silver plated three piece cruet comprising pepper, mustard (lacking liner) and salt with clear glass liner, the handle in the form of wickets, stumps and ball, raised on three ball feet, unmarked, height 10cm, length 12cm.Condition Report: The hinge on the mustard is a bit rattly but intact, mustard is lacking liner, otherwise good condition.
ROYAL ALBERT; a collection of 'Old Country Roses' ceramics comprising six cups and saucers, six dinner plates, two mugs, two teapots, six napkin rings, one milk jug, dish, candle holder, oval dish, salt and pepper shakers, butter dish, cheese knife, serving plate, cake stand, serviettes and table cloths (qty).
A charming pair of Beswick ceramic salt and pepper shakers depicting the iconic comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. Each shaker is finely crafted and hand-painted to capture the distinctive features of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, complete with their signature bow ties and hats. The set includes a matching ceramic tray, also marked Beswick England on the base. This delightful collectible is perfect for fans of classic cinema or vintage kitchenware enthusiasts.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 4.5"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
A pair of silver wine coasters, Sheffield 1822, each with pierced decoration of fruiting foliage and a wooden base,15cm diameter,a pair of silver pepper pots,by S W Smith & Co., Birmingham 1910,5ozt, anda further silver-mounted pair,London 1988, 11cm high (6)Condition ReportSalt & Pepper Mills) Both function. Some minor rubbing to the hallmarks and minor wear to the bodies.Sifters) Knocks and wear commensurate with age and use. Rock slightly on a flat surface. Rubbing to the hallmarks.Coasters) Both have been cleaned numerous times. One bears a horizontal split above the fruiting vine band. Boths with knocks and wear. Scuffs and fading to the turned wooden sections.Please see the additional images.
An early 20th century Art Nouveau pierced silver ten piece condiment set by Levy & Salaman, comprising four pepperettes, four oval salts and two oval mustard pots, with green glass liners, Birmingham, 1909/10/11, pepper height 69mm, salt length 53mm, with two associated base metal spoons. Damage to all three feet on one pepper and one foot on another pepper. One mustard glass liner is chipped. One of the salts has a small hole to the silver rim and has taken a coup[le of minor knocks to the silver rim. One other salt has a ting nick to the silver rim and the glass liner is chipped.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
CALCUTTA - A PAIR OF INDIAN EXPORT MARKET SALT AND KYAN PEPPER POTS HAMILTON & CO. OF CALCUTTA 1830s Each of cylindrical form, engraved SALT to one and KYAN to the other, the pull off covers of domed form, raised on a knopped stem to a spreading foot 9.2cm, 8.9cm, 6oz (combined) Hamilton & Co are amongst the most recognisable names in Indian Colonial silver and were making many of the finest examples still extant of this fascinating period. Their style very much follows that of the British forms they left behind and while they do integrate and meld with local craftsmen and decoration it is there classically George III simple silver that is most commonly encountered. The business was initially set up by Robert Hamilton who had arrived in India and set up as a Jeweller in Tank Square by 1808. He enters into partnership with Henry Glazbrook (who had arrived in 1810) and James Glazbrook (who had arrived in 1811) in 1811 creating what would become on of the most successful silversmith business in the Empire.Robert’s hands on work with the business appears short and by 1817 had ceased to have an interest in the firm. Why his connection is so short is unknown but he had returned to England as early as 1812. His connection to the country doesn’t cease however as he stands guarantor for various other Brits who would be connected with the trade in India. His business interest had made him a rich man and in 1819 he purchased the thirty room Bloomfield Hall (now demolished) in surrey, which housed his impressive art collection. His art collection, long dispersed, included such names as Rubens, Holbein and Vaelazquez.The business of Hamilton & Co would not only survive but thrive having three branches. The original branch in Calcutta (1811 – 1971) followed by those in Bombay (originally opened in 1830) and Simla (opened 1865). The partnership has many changes in partners which show the movement of makers, people and business throughout the century with there being no fewer than thirty different incarnations of partners between 1811 and 1947!They were a business with vision and not only are making the standard silver wares but also are recorded importing items from Rundell Bridge & Rundell in London, no doubt large and impressive pieces. They also are likely the main producer of flatware in India as have imported a ‘powerful English stamping press’ which allows them to produce the much more elaborate die struck flatware patterns than their competitors.Their success does not just lie in importing and replicating English silver as in 1838 they announce their invention of a ‘Toffee’ pot. Not perhaps a long-lived invention, and perhaps one over looked now, of a combination tea and coffee pot.As with William Honey Twentyman their marks for many years were confused with those of Scottish makers. In early publications they are often seen in the Inverness section as the elephant punch was mistaken for an Inverness town mark. Not as fanciful as it may seem being the camel supporter had been used as mark earlier in the century so why not the armorials other supporter, the elephant, used in the same way. It is believed that this pair was designed to be stored in the servant’s sash.