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Click here to subscribeThis exquisite timepiece is a Dudley Masonic Pocket Watch, renowned for its unique incorporation of Masonic symbols within its movement design. Crafted circa 1925 by the Dudley Watch Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, this watch is a Model No. 2, featuring a 12-size, 19-jewel movement. The movement's bridge plates are artistically shaped into various Masonic symbols, including the slipper, plumb, trowel, level, square, compass, the letter "G," and a Bible, reflecting the deep Masonic heritage associated with these watches. The watch is encased in a 14K white gold-filled open-face case, measuring approximately 45mm in diameter. The silvered dial showcases Arabic numerals with a subsidiary seconds dial, maintaining the classic aesthetic of the period. This Dudley Masonic Pocket Watch is elegantly presented in a glass dome display with a wooden base, manufactured by the Dueber Watch Co. The glass dome, suspended by a brass finial, offers a sophisticated presentation, making it an excellent addition to any horological collection or Masonic memorabilia.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 5.5"HCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Five silver bookmarks including Scottish themed example with amber coloured thistle terminal, Birmingham 1906; trowel form, Birmingham 1898; dagger form, Birmingham 1924; and two others, Birmingham 1907 and 1922 (5), gross weight approx. 25g (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satisfy yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please request one and it will be provided in writing).
An Edwardian silver heart shaped trinket box on scroll feet, Chester 1909 by Clark & Sewell, length 9cm, and a group of other silver, including a small heart shaped pill box, Birmingham 1907, length 4cm, a rectangular buckle, the front cast in relief with a maiden with fruiting vine headdress, Birmingham 1902 by Arthur Johnson Smith, length 5.5cm, and a trowel book mark, total weight 179.5g.
Collection of late 19th and 20th century silver to include caddy spoon with shell bowl, hallmarked Peter & Ann Bateman, together with wishbone sugar tongs, hallmarked 1940, scroll handle spoon, hallmarked Sterling Denmark, trowel shaped bookmark, Adie & Lovekin Ltd, 1899, silver hallmarked George III silver topped trinket box, William Parker and a solid silver ingot pendant on chain, Sheffield, 1977
Silver Presentation Trowel & Mallet,silver presentation trowel engraved 'PRESENTED TO H.R.H. PRINCESS HENRY OF BATTENBERG BY THE ARCHITECT G.H.V. CALE FOR THE LAYING OF A MEMORIAL STONE AT BETHANY THE WOMEN WORKERS TRANING HOME FOR THE DIOCESE OF BIRMINGHAM MAY 27TH 1914' in the base of the original case, lid missing, trowel with marksat top edgePrincess Beatrice: The Youngest Child of Queen Victoria:Princess Beatrice Mary Victoria Feodore (14 April 1857 – 26 October 1944), later known as Princess Henry of Battenberg, was the youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. As the fifth daughter and ninth child in the royal family, Beatrice was both cherished and destined for a unique role within her family. She was the last of Queen Victoria's children to pass away, outliving her eldest sibling, Princess Alice, by nearly 66 years.Beatrice’s early years were deeply shaped by the profound sorrow that engulfed her family after the death of her father, Prince Albert, in December 1861. Queen Victoria’s grief cast a long shadow over Beatrice’s childhood, and she became a source of comfort to her widowed mother. Known affectionately as “Baby” for much of her youth, Beatrice grew up in a sheltered environment where she was expected to remain close to the Queen, a role she accepted with quiet resignation as her elder siblings left to marry and establish their own households.The prospect of marriage for Beatrice was initially dismissed by her mother, who relied heavily on her presence. Queen Victoria’s reluctance to let Beatrice marry led to the rejection of several potential matches, including Louis Napoléon, the Prince Imperial of France, and Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse, who had been married to Beatrice’s late sister, Princess Alice. Beatrice was reportedly drawn to the Prince Imperial, but any plans for their union were tragically cut short when he was killed in 1879 during the Anglo-Zulu War.Despite her mother’s reservations, Beatrice fell in love with Prince Henry of Battenberg, a member of the Hessian royal family. After a year of negotiation and persuasion, Queen Victoria reluctantly approved their marriage under the condition that Beatrice and her new husband remain in close proximity to her, with Beatrice continuing to serve as her unofficial secretary. The couple wed on 23 July 1885 at Whippingham Church on the Isle of Wight.Beatrice and Henry had four children together, balancing their roles as parents with the demands of royal duty. However, their life together was tragically cut short when Prince Henry contracted malaria during the Anglo-Asante War and died on 20 January 1896. Following his death, Beatrice redoubled her commitment to her mother, remaining at Queen Victoria’s side until her passing in January 1901.After Queen Victoria’s death, Princess Beatrice dedicated much of her life to preserving her mother’s legacy. As the Queen’s literary executor, she undertook the monumental task of editing her journals, a project that consumed the next three decades of her life. Beatrice also continued to represent the royal family in public roles, maintaining her position as a beloved figure of the Victorian era.Princess Beatrice lived to the age of 87, passing away in October 1944. Her life, marked by devotion to her mother and family, as well as a quiet resilience in the face of personal loss.
Victorian trowel, Thomas White, Birmingham 1874, silver. Very fine Victorian trowel with richly decorated scoop with various edges including a cable edge and a palmette edge with floral motifs that accentuate it. The handle is partly silver and partly executed with finely carved leaf motifs flowing into the smooth part. The inscription is elegantly applied in various writing styles. United Kingdom, Birmingham, Thomas White, 1874, hallmarks: lion, anchor, maker's mark (T.W), date letter Z, Queen Victoria duty hallmark. Inscription: Presented To Mrs John Ragnar on the occasion of laying a memorial stone of the Woodhouse Moor Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Leed, 28th Augt. 1874. Minimal traces of use. 189 grams, 925/1000. Dimensions L 30.3 cm, W 9 cm.
Josef Hodel and J. Weingartner for the Bromsgrove Guild, a mixed metal ceremonial trowel, cast bronze shied form blade with raised ribs, applied with a fluted handle riveted with silver coloured metal studs, the finial modelled as a floral basket, 24cm longNote: for a similar example see The Studio, Vol 29, 1903
A VICTORIAN SILVER PRESENTATION TROWEL, GEORGE UNITE, BIRMINGHAM, 1870 the blade foliate engraved around the inscription, the shaped handle loaded, 28cm long The inscription reads: Presented to Mrs Fryer by the trustees of the Wesleyan Chapel, Alvaston, on the occasion of her laying a Memorial Stone of the New Chapel, August 16th, 1871.133g including loaded handle, reasonably good condition
Geflügelschere mit Silbergriffen und kleine versilberte Kelle. 20. Jh. Sterlingsilber und Plated. L max. 25 cm. Gesamtgewicht 396 g. Art-déco-Geflügelschere (Sterling gestempelt, L 25 cm) und englische Saucenkelle (Sheffield Plate, William Hutton & Sons, L 18 cm). Aufrufzeit 26. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 19:27 Uhr (CET)Winged scissors with silver handles and small silver-plated trowel. 20th century Sterling silver and plated. L max. 25 cm. Total weight 396 g. Art deco winged scissors (sterling stamped, L 25 cm) and English sauce ladle (Sheffield Plate, William Hutton & Sons, L 18 cm). Call time 26 | Feb. 2025 | probably 19:27 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
An Elizabeth II silver trowel bookmark with turned wood handle, London 1986, length 8.8cm, and a group of other silver, including two novelty boxes in the form of wrapped sweets, a bird pin cushion, a bangle and an oval pillbox, the lid inset with a cabochon turquoise, London 1901, length 3.7cm, weighable items 174.8g, together with a plated 'Concorde' key fob with silver split ring, and a box in the form of a wrapped sweet, unmarked.
A SMALL ASSORTMENT OF SILVER ITEMS, to include a silver scent bottle on a round base, screw cover, hallmarked 'Ari D Norman' London 1993, a silver sweet shape pill box, hallmarked Birmingham import, a silver novelty book mark in the form of a trowel with mother of pearl handle hallmarked London, approximate gross weight 46.3 grams, 1.49 ozt, together with a white metal embossed heart shape scent bottle, a white metal miniature beaker stamped 925, a small white metal magnifying glass stamped 925 fitted with a jump ring, a white metal finger adornment, and a silver bird head hat pin with glass eyes, hallmarked 'Julius Klinkhardt' London
A collection of silver, white metal and plated items including jewellery to include; a late Victorian silver cylindrical tea caddy or jar, with removable cover, all embossed and engraved with flowers, foliage and with vacant cartouche; a Birmingham silver clothes brush with floral / foliate design, by Henry Matthews; a George V silver trowel shaped mother of pearl handled book ark, Birmingham, 1936; a small heart shaped 800 silver box with gilt interior; a Walker & Hall silver golf related spoon; an Eastern white metal buckle; three silver bangles, one plain, others with engraved design; a silver bladed mother of pearl pocket knife; a small quantity of Victorian or later sweetheart or style brooches including one 1837-1897 Victoria jubilee example (few with broken pins); a Birmingham silver fob medal with albert chain with knot design (broken); a hallmarked silver locket of oval shape; a stylish Art Deco 935 silver and paste set clip / pendant; a circular double sided locket style pendant with portraits and paste set mount; a cubic zirconia and 925 silver necklace; a pair of 925 silver gilt earrings; a silver mounted cameo brooch and others, along with a plated hand mirror, plated shell shaped butter dish with liner; a plated coin holder and a plated purse. (1 bag) Weighable English silver approx. 217.6 grams (6.9ozt) Further details: all silver pieces tarnished and with wear; cylindrical caddy with small dents and surface marks / scratches, loss to gilding; trowel with wear and scratches; brush with dents and surface wear; all plated items with loss and worn plating; general wear to all.
Y A COLLECTION OF SILVER PEN KNIVES AND BOOKMARKS To include: a William IV silver and mother of pearl pen knife by Atkin & Oxley, Sheffield 1834, engraved T.R. within an oval reserve, 8cm (3 1/4in) long; a silver coloured and tortoiseshell pen knife, unmarked, with steel blades, 8cm (3 1/4in) long; three other pen knives; a trowel shaped bookmark by Adie & Lovekin Ltd., Birmingham 1922, with a mother of pearl handle, 8cm (3 1/4in) long; and two other mother of pearl handled bookmarks Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
Collection of Masonic regalia. Including Rose Croix 31st and 18th Degree collars, smaller collars, trowel, Royal Order of Scotland apron, 18th Degree apron, apron in leather case to Porta Maris Lodge No. 4287 and certificate for 1937, another apron leather case for Lodge of Unanimity No.4130.