We are offering for sale a very rare silver Port label with English provincial marks for the Chester assay office - the duty mark helps date the label to between 1786 and 1797. The label was actually made in Liverpool by Robert James and a clear example of his mark is evident. The label is in fine all round condition. Please view our specialist site for a further selection of silver wine labels and bottle tickets by following the links on our about me page or using the internet address details below under "Business Seller Information". MEASUREMENTS: 45mm wide MARKS: English hallmarks (guaranteeing Sterling 925 standard solid silver) for Chester circa 1790, made by Robert James I (of Liverpool). CONDITION: Excellent. Please do not hesitate to contact me with ... Onsale for £ 675.00 and shipping from Royal Forest of Dean...read more...
We are offering for sale a novelty silver sailor's cap which mimics the famous jockey cap style of caddy spoon and has a special significance for caddy spoon collectors. The spoon was commissioned by the Society of Caddy Spoon Collectors to commemorate the life of Captain John D Norie. John Norie was the founder of the Society and wrote the primary reference book on the subject - "Caddy Spoons: An Illustrated Guide". The nautical theme is appropriate as Norie was as a navigational pilot for Trinity House during his working life. This spoon has a good hefty feel in the hand and is in excellent condition. It is engraved to the interior with "12 09 63" the date of the first meeting of the Society of Caddy Spoon Collectors, "JDN" - Norie's initials and "12 09 02... Onsale for £ 395.00 and shipping from Royal Forest of Dean...read more...
We are offering for sale a rare Edwardian silver sovereign holder that can accommodate two full gold sovereigns and one half sovereign. The case has a plain, unengraved exterior (no erasures) and a gilt interior to the cover. The hinge is sprung so that when the clasp is pushed the box springs open. Very good original condition with just a couple of minor dings to the exterior. The hallmarks on the outside are rubbed, but they are clearly legible on the inside. Please view our specialist site for a further selection of silver including sov cases by following the links on our about me page or using the internet address details below under "Business Seller Information". MEASUREMENTS: 72mm x 42mm (2.8" x 1.7") MARKS: Full set of English hallmarks (guaranteeing ... Onsale for £ 375.00 and shipping from Royal Forest of Dean...read more...
We are offering for sale a very early and rare example of a twin compartment vesta case. The larger compartment keeps the matches safe and the other acts as tinder box with a small hole for cutting (cutting action caused by the closing of the lid). Nathaniel Mills is not noted for his production of vesta cases, because his working period came to an end just at the beginning of matchsafe production. This box has all the typical features of high quality Nat Mills production - flush hinge, beautiful engine turned decoration to top and base (to prevent the unsightly affects of finger prints) and attractive floral engraving to the sides. The cover is engraved with the name of the original owner to the cartouche "O Phillpotts R.W.Y. Club, Plymouth". A fine, early ... Onsale for £ 475.00 and shipping from Royal Forest of Dean...read more...
