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An American Art Deco sterling silver travelling drinks companion in original leather cover. This example marked “STERLING 3125” on the side of the tot measure/funnel. The cap lifter handle houses a perfect centre cut bladed worm and is further used as a plug for the tot measure. Circa 1935.
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Steel ‘Cellarmans’ three finger pull corkscrew incorporating a ‘Henshall button’ in the form of a crown with four teeth. Samuel Henshall patented a button in England in 1795, its purpose to compress and turn the cork once the worm was fully inserted thus breaking any bond that might exist between cork and bottle. Perfect bladed worm. Circa 1880.
An American Red Devil corkscrew and cap lifter. This is the USA Design Patent 281,946 to Gerald Youhanaie on 31 December 1985. Marketed as the “Red Devil Bottle Opener and Corkscrew” which could also be used as a paperweight. There is some confusion as these pieces seem to be much earlier and may have been copied and rebranded by Youhanaie.
A German made folding ‘Gay Nineties’ picnic corkscrew in the shape of a ladies flesh coloured legs. This example marked “GESETZLICH GESCHUTZT” (protected by law) on the shank. This is the most difficult in the set of three to find. Perfect centre cut worm. Circa 1895.
Late 19th century English brass ‘Standard Gallon’ measure by Potter, Poultry, London. Four proof marks struck to the rim, one being a crown over V, which is referred to as the Queen’s, or Sovereign’s Cypher. The V is for Queen Victoria who ruled from 1837 until 1901.
A Bektash bar set in cast and painted aluminium on original Z shaped painted stand, by ‘The Bar Mart Inc’ of New York, Circa 1950.
A magnificent pair of English bronze, mid-19th century, three pound ‘FALCON’ naval cannons by ‘FRED C BARNES, TOWER HILL, LONDON’ on original bronze mounted, four wheeled wooden carriages.
Edwardian 18 carat gold picture frame marked for London 1904, surmounted with seventy-five pave-set, old cut diamonds in platinum forming the initials ‘VEA’ for Veronica Evelyn Albu (1902-1970) containing a portrait miniature of her, aged two by Alfred Clark- the back inscribed: ‘CLARK. 33. NEW BOND ST.’
The 1st Earl of Athlone’s Royal presentation silver cigarette case marked for London 1928, in its original box with a crest and the motto ‘HONI SOIT QUI MAL PENSE’ which translates as “Shame on anyone who thinks evil of it” to the Earl of Athlone by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.
Victorian silver knife tray marked for London 1856 by Robert Garrard II. The base marked: R & S Garrard, Panton St London.
An English brass Imperial Gallon measure, for ‘ORANJE VRYSTAAT’, dated 1875, by Potter, London and numbered 1591. Two proof marks struck to the rim, one being the crown over V.R. which is referred to as the Queen’s, or Sovereign’s Cypher. The V.R stands for “Victoria Regina”, Latin for Queen Victoria.
An English brass Imperial Half Gallon measure, for ‘ORANJE VRYSTAAT’, dated 1875, by Potter, London and numbered 1591. Two proof marks struck to the rim, one being the crown over V.R. which is referred to as the Queen’s, or Sovereign’s Cypher. The V.R stands for “Victoria Regina”, Latin for Queen Victoria.
George V silver macaroni server marked for Sheffield 1918 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd.
Dutch ‘833’silver tea strainer marked for Schoonhoven 1947 by Meijer and Son, Edelmetaalfabriek.
Elizabeth II silver ice bucket marked for Sheffield 1959 by Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd.
Edwardian novelty silver sugar sifter marked for Birmingham 1903, with Patent number: 17124, by George Bowen & Sons.
German ‘800’silver tea strainer, Circa 1920 by ‘HM’.
A cased portrait miniature of a Gentleman painted in enamel on metal, inscribed on the back: “Painted by S. C Maguire- R. Ingpen”. Sidney Calton Maguire (1849-1925) was the son of Thomas Herbert Maguire (1821-1895) the noted English painter and lithographer.
A cased portrait miniature of a lady painted in enamel on metal, signed to the back T/M 1875 for Thomas Herbert Maguire (1821-1895). Paper label attached reads: ‘JW Ingpen by T H Maguire 1876.
Early 20th century English cased playing cards for the ‘HOLLAND- AFRIKA LIJN’ advertising John Walker & Sons Whisky.
Egyptian silver & enamel spoon marked for Cairo 1926.
Pair of Russian ‘84’ silver pastry servers marked for Moscow 1908-1926.
George V silver Menorah surmounted with the Star of David marked for London 1929 by Moshe Rubin.
Mid-20th century silver plated Pocket watch stand.
Elizabeth II silver caddy spoon marked for Birmingham 1977 with the Silver Jubilee hallmark by Mappin & Webb Ltd.
Novelty English bell shaped silver plated cocktail shaker by Asprey & Co Ltd. Marked to the base: Asprey London, 3447, Made in England, Prov. Patent No. 12739/37, REG.D No. 820231. Circa 1935.
Mid-20th century Sri Lankan silver presentation box in the form of a temple or building engraved with an inscription: PRESENTED BY THE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL KURUNEGALA
Pair of Victorian silver plated wine coasters by Elkington & Co Ltd with their date letter for 1868.
English silver plated cocktail shaker by W Batty & Sons, Circa 1930.
Art Deco silver match / toothpick holder marked for Birmingham 1930 by Levi & Salaman.
English silver plated mid-20th century 1 & ½ pint cocktail shaker by James Dixon & Sons.
Underwood Stereoscope circa 1901 marked ‘MAN’F’D BY UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD NEW YORK PATENTED JUNE 11, 1901 FOREIGN PATENTS APPLIED FOR.’ and ‘PAT’D JUNE 14TH 1881’ together with a box of 90 assorted Boer War cards.
American bell cap corkscrew designed by Williamson of Newark, New Jersey. This example unmarked with simple flat-bottomed steel bell surmounted with cast knife and crown lifter riveted to shaft. Perfect centre cut worm, circa 1897, when Williamson had steel knife/cap lifter protected by patent.
