The October silver sale offers a previously unrecorded, interesting, and dated mid-19th century Chinese export silver mug, engraved for the Penang races of 1869. The date of 1869 is of note as this is the same year as the opening of the Suez Canal, which because of the considerable increase in trade in the years to follow saw the port of Penang grow to become the major entry port for British Malaya. Also offered is a very rare Irish Stuart period tankard, by the most prominent maker of late 17th and early 18th century Dublin, Thomas Bolton. In a private collection since 1982, it was subsequently recorded in Thomas Sweeney’s 1995 book Irish Stuart Silver, one of only 78 such tankards listed in the book and the earliest known for Bolton. There is also a 30-lot section of early spoons including several apostle examples, scarce pieces of pre-1800 continental silver including a Maltese teapot from the French Occupation period, one of the oldest teapots known from the island and a distinctly rare survivor in the French manner.
The October sale has a dedicated section for non-European silver, a category for which this department leads the UK market. Ranging from countries including India, China, Burma, Persia, Iraq, and Cambodia.
Lot 2 - A George V sterling silver novelty cigarette box, London 1910 by Elkington and Co
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 3 - An unusual George V sterling silver cigarette box, London 1932 by Sampson Mordan and Co
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 4 - A George V sterling silver novelty cigarette box, Birmingham 1929 by William Base and Sons
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 5 - A George VI sterling silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1948 by Alfred Dunhill
Sold for £188
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Lot 6 - A George VI sterling silver cigarette box, London 1944 by Asprey
Sold for £550
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Lot 7 - An Elizabeth II sterling silver cigarette box, London 1965 by Asprey
Sold for £575
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Lot 8 - A mid-20th century French silver plated cigarette box, Paris circa 1950 retailed by Hermes
Sold for £312
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Lot 10 - A mid-20th century French gold and silver compact, Paris circa 1950 retailed by Hermes
Sold for £688
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Lot 14 - An Elizabeth II sterling silver cigarette box, Birmingham 1961 by Harman Bros
Sold for £138
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Lot 15 - A George V sterling silver cigarette box, Sheffield 1929 by Walker and Hall
Sold for £138
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Lot 17 - A George V sterling silver cigarette box, London 1929 by T.F and Co
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 18 - A George V Art Deco sterling silver cigarette box, Sheffield 1935 by Walker and Hall
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 19 - A George VI sterling silver cigarette box, Birmingham 1939 by Roberts and Dore Ltd
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 23 - A George VI sterling silver cigarette box, Birmingham 1947 by A Wilcox
Sold for £162
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Lot 34 - A mid-20th century silver plated cocktail shaker, circa 1960
Sold for £300
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Lot 39 - A pair of Elizabeth II sterling silver table ornaments, London 1964/67 by Comyns
Sold for £1,875
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Lot 42 - An Edwardian sterling silver cast stirrup cup, Birmingham 1902 by Thomas Ducrow
Sold for £1,875
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Lot 46 - An early 20th century German silver-plated cigarette box, circa 1910
Estimated at £120 - £160
Lot 47 - An early 20th century French lacquer decorated novelty cigarette box, circa 1930 by Cartier
Sold for £1,375
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Lot 49 - An Edwardian sterling silver mounted dressing table mirror, London 1909 by William Comyns
Sold for £1,000
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Lot 50 - A George V sterling silver oil lamp, Sheffield 1921 by Hawksworth, Eyre and Co Ltd
Sold for £500
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Lot 53 - A mid to late 20th century Peruvian 900 standard silver cocktail shaker, circa 1960 by JY
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 54 - A cased pair of Victorian travelling or fishing scissors, London 1880 by Louis Dee
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 57 - A Victorian sterling silver novelty preserve spoon, London 1866 by George Fox
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 58 - A Victorian unmarked silver novelty propelling pencil, circa 1880 by Sampson Mordan and Co
Sold for £325
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Lot 59 - An Edwardian sterling silver novelty pin cushion, Birmingham 1908 by H V Pithey and Co
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 61 - A William IV sterling silver card case, Birmingham 1835 by Jospeh Wilmore
Sold for £375
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Lot 62 - A Victorian sterling silver card case, Birmingham 1869 by Fredrick Elkington
Sold for £625
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Lot 63 - A Victorian sterling silver ‘castle top’ card case, Birmingham 1841 by George Unite
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 64 - A Victorian sterling silver ‘castle top’ card case, Birmingham 1850 by Foxall and Co
Sold for £750
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Lot 65 - A Victorian sterling silver ‘castle top’ card case, Birmingham 1840 by Nathaniel Mills
Sold for £1,062
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Lot 66 - A Victorian sterling silver ‘castle top’ card case, Birmingham 1853 by Nathaniel Mills
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 67 - A Victorian sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1841 by Nathanial Mills
Sold for £200
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Lot 68 - A William IV sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1835 by Edward Smith
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 69 - A Victorian sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1847 by Nathaniel Mills
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 70 - A Victorian sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1851 by Edward Smith
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 72 - A Victorian sterling silver snuff box, London 1846 by Edward Edwards II
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 73 - A George IV sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1826 by Thomas Shaw
Estimated at £700 - £900
Lot 75 - A Victorian sterling silver ‘castle top’ vinaigrette, Birmingham 1843 by Nathaniel Mills
Sold for £750
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Lot 80 - A late 19th century Anglo - Indian silver tray, Calcutta dated 1890 by Jan Boseck and Co
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 84 - A late 19th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver beaker, Kashmir circa 1890
Sold for £238
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Lot 85 - An early 20th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver scent bottle, Kashmir circa 1900
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 86 - An early 20th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver bowl, Lucknow circa 1910
Sold for £688
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Lot 87 - An early 20th century Anglo – Indian silver bowl, Lucknow circa 1920
Sold for £450
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Lot 88 - An early 20th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver bowl, Lucknow circa 1920
Sold for £325
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Lot 89 - A late 19th / early 20th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver bowl, Lucknow circa 1900
Sold for £1,500
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Lot 90 - A pair of late 19th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver bowls, Poona circa 1890
Sold for £2,750
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Lot 93 - An early 20th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver betel box, Cutch circa 1900
Sold for £250
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Lot 94 - A late 19th century Anglo – Indian silver mug, Cutch circa 1890
Sold for £275
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Lot 95 - An early 20th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver beaker, Cutch circa 1910
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 96 - A late 19th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver beaker, Cutch dated 1881
Sold for £325
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