COLLECTION of an ENGLISH GENTLEMAN
Thursday, 8 - Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Clarice Cliff Book, Thames & Hudson 2005

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Clarice Cliff Book, Thames & Hudson 2005

Assorted Beekeeper’s kit including: suit (top only) gloves and smoker,  plus ‘A Complete Guide to Beekeeping’ by Jeremy Evans

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Assorted Beekeeper’s kit including: suit (top only) gloves and smoker, plus ‘A Complete Guide to Beekeeping’ by Jeremy Evans

Inlaid faux tortoiseshell coin case, 65x50mm

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Inlaid faux tortoiseshell coin case, 65x50mm

Four small antique pewter graduating mugs

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Four small antique pewter graduating mugs

Large old electrified magic lantern repainted blue, H. 470mm

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Large old electrified magic lantern repainted blue, H. 470mm

Vintage ‘Royal’ typewriter - cased

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Vintage ‘Royal’ typewriter - cased

Vintage 'Underwood' type writer, cased

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Vintage 'Underwood' type writer, cased

EARLY 2OthC ERICSSON WALL TELEPHONE H.680mm

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EARLY 2OthC ERICSSON WALL TELEPHONE H.680mm

A pair of Booths Gin ceramic lions, 150 x 165mm

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A pair of Booths Gin ceramic lions, 150 x 165mm

Pressed Glass hollow boar's head advertising Gordon's Gin - 160 x 450mm,

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Pressed Glass hollow boar's head advertising Gordon's Gin - 160 x 450mm,

Collection of glass scientific beakers and test tubes etc, tallest 200mm.

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Collection of glass scientific beakers and test tubes etc, tallest 200mm.

An Elliot Bros. early 20thC two-fold 12-inch ivory rule, brass hinge and pins, named. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection.

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An Elliot Bros. early 20thC two-fold 12-inch ivory rule, brass hinge and pins, named. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection.

A vintage saccharometer(sugar content measure) No.48. Bates paten-cased with weights & thermometer

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A vintage saccharometer(sugar content measure) No.48. Bates paten-cased with weights & thermometer

Cased W & J George & Becker Ltd set of brass weights, to be used with scales. Box 150 x 75 x 750mm

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Cased W & J George & Becker Ltd set of brass weights, to be used with scales. Box 150 x 75 x 750mm

Antique telegraph line tester in mahogany box,  215 x 195 x 145mm

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Antique telegraph line tester in mahogany box, 215 x 195 x 145mm

A vintage brass pantograph drawing instrument in fitted tapering teak case by Carey of London. L.960mm.

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A vintage brass pantograph drawing instrument in fitted tapering teak case by Carey of London. L.960mm.

Old Galvanometer (for measuring electrical current)  H275-type 4500 LS by H. Tinsley & Co Ltd. H.280mm

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Old Galvanometer (for measuring electrical current) H275-type 4500 LS by H. Tinsley & Co Ltd. H.280mm

Oertling grain measuring Chondrometer - in original mahogany box.

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Oertling grain measuring Chondrometer - in original mahogany box.
Estimate: $180 - $300

WWII-period Bubble Sextant, in original box MK1XA,

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WWII-period Bubble Sextant, in original box MK1XA,

c.1900 Baire & Tatlock of London chemist's boxed centrifuge for test tubes. Box H.175mm

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c.1900 Baire & Tatlock of London chemist's boxed centrifuge for test tubes. Box H.175mm

Early 19thC copper cased ' Simplex' thermograph by J Casartelli & Son Manchester. RD Number For 1908. H.180mm.

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Early 19thC copper cased ' Simplex' thermograph by J Casartelli & Son Manchester. RD Number For 1908. H.180mm.

T & H Doublet Optician’s small brass monocular microscope. H.155mm. In original wooden box.

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T & H Doublet Optician’s small brass monocular microscope. H.155mm. In original wooden box.

A quality 1920's scientific stick barometer made by Casella of London (Est.1858-),

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A quality 1920's scientific stick barometer made by Casella of London (Est.1858-),
Estimate: $500 - $1,000

A Victorian Troughton & Simms 'Compensated' barometer,

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A Victorian Troughton & Simms 'Compensated' barometer,

A Victorian mahogany and brass field microscope, of box type construction with adjustable hinged flap sides, rise and fall brass viewer, internal mirror and drawer containing assorted instruments and tools. 480 x 130 x 160mm. Provenance: The Jack Thornton estate collection.

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A Victorian mahogany and brass field microscope, of box type construction with adjustable hinged flap sides, rise and fall brass viewer, internal mirror and drawer containing assorted instruments and tools. 480 x 130 x 160mm. Provenance: The Jack Thornton estate collection.

A WW2 German military barograph, in mahogany case with three glazed panels, the cover with small plaque engraved with a swastika above 'M' above '2745', the front with plaque engraved 'Presented by Lieut. Comdr S.C. Bradley RNR'. 285 x 140 x 165mm. Provenance: ex The Jack Thornton estate collection.

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A WW2 German military barograph, in mahogany case with three glazed panels, the cover with small plaque engraved with a swastika above 'M' above '2745', the front with plaque engraved 'Presented by Lieut. Comdr S.C. Bradley RNR'. 285 x 140 x 165mm. Provenance: ex The Jack Thornton estate collection.

An Ed. Messter of Berlin lacquered brass compound microscope, rectangular horseshoe base, slotted pillar, tubular limb with triangular rod, topped by fine adjuster. Substage lens, iris diaphragm and double mirror. Body tube with double milled head pinion, triple objective lens swivel cluster. Signed and dated 1894 under the base. Provenance: ex The Jack Thornton estate collection.

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An Ed. Messter of Berlin lacquered brass compound microscope, rectangular horseshoe base, slotted pillar, tubular limb with triangular rod, topped by fine adjuster. Substage lens, iris diaphragm and double mirror. Body tube with double milled head pinion, triple objective lens swivel cluster. Signed and dated 1894 under the base. Provenance: ex The Jack Thornton estate collection.

Flash point tester by Baird & Tatlock of London, copper & wooden boxed, 300 x 170mm

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Flash point tester by Baird & Tatlock of London, copper & wooden boxed, 300 x 170mm

A 19thC Smith Beck & Beck of London brass binocular cased microscope, engraved maker's name to one tube and numbered 3420, multiple adjusting wheels, the original mahogany box fitted with eight lenses and other parts. H.385mm.

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A 19thC Smith Beck & Beck of London brass binocular cased microscope, engraved maker's name to one tube and numbered 3420, multiple adjusting wheels, the original mahogany box fitted with eight lenses and other parts. H.385mm.

Oak cased Apothecary scales with motor for apparent gas extraction. H.465mm

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Oak cased Apothecary scales with motor for apparent gas extraction. H.465mm

An Edwardian cased apothecary/scientific scales, by W & J George Becker Ltd,  440 x 440 x 240mm.

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An Edwardian cased apothecary/scientific scales, by W & J George Becker Ltd, 440 x 440 x 240mm.

Cased laboratory scales 345x250x445mm

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Cased laboratory scales 345x250x445mm

16” Metal parallel roller rule

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16” Metal parallel roller rule

9.5” Brass parallel roller rule

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9.5” Brass parallel roller rule

Leather cased ‘The Steward’ Telemetre by J.H. Steward. Belt loops to case. 105 x 60 x 80mm

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Leather cased ‘The Steward’ Telemetre by J.H. Steward. Belt loops to case. 105 x 60 x 80mm

Old French walnut metronome Maelzel Paquet. H. 230mm

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Old French walnut metronome Maelzel Paquet. H. 230mm

Early 20thC Stanley 'students level' brass cased sighting level in mahogany box

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Early 20thC Stanley 'students level' brass cased sighting level in mahogany box

Antique brass & rosewood level by J. Rabone Birmingham in excellent order. L.250mm

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Antique brass & rosewood level by J. Rabone Birmingham in excellent order. L.250mm

A 19thC miniature brass sextant by A. Abrahams & Co of Liverpool. Boxed (some faults).

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A 19thC miniature brass sextant by A. Abrahams & Co of Liverpool. Boxed (some faults).

Hilger & Watts Ltd theodolite in box - 210 x 190 x 410mm (box).

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Hilger & Watts Ltd theodolite in box - 210 x 190 x 410mm (box).

Leather cased Cassella whirling Psychrometer with ‘Relative Humidity Table’. L.220mm.

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Leather cased Cassella whirling Psychrometer with ‘Relative Humidity Table’. L.220mm.

Modern ‘Maho’ drawing set - cased

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Modern ‘Maho’ drawing set - cased

Two drawing sets – boxed mahogany set missing one instrument.

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Two drawing sets – boxed mahogany set missing one instrument.

W. Darlington & Sons Ltd gardener’s hotbed thermometer. L.400mm

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W. Darlington & Sons Ltd gardener’s hotbed thermometer. L.400mm

Campbell Bros & Co London electrical bridge. With copper knobs. 225 x 195 x 160mm.

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Campbell Bros & Co London electrical bridge. With copper knobs. 225 x 195 x 160mm.

A Lensatic ‘Your Direction Protector’ engineers compass. L.75mm.

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A Lensatic ‘Your Direction Protector’ engineers compass. L.75mm.

Jaguar small version chrome paperweight, H.45mm,

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Jaguar small version chrome paperweight, H.45mm,

Chrome Jaguar car mascot, L.120mm on marble base (some chips).

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Chrome Jaguar car mascot, L.120mm on marble base (some chips).

Chrome jaguar car mascot on Perspex stand. H.60mm (excluding stand).

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Chrome jaguar car mascot on Perspex stand. H.60mm (excluding stand).

Chrome Jaguar car mascot on arrow shaped base. H.550mm

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Chrome Jaguar car mascot on arrow shaped base. H.550mm

Royal Crown Darby Imari pattern cup saucer and fluted dish. Dia.210mm

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Royal Crown Darby Imari pattern cup saucer and fluted dish. Dia.210mm

Royal Doulton Lambeth ewer (small chip to rim). H.150mm

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Royal Doulton Lambeth ewer (small chip to rim). H.150mm

Doulton Lambeth teapot. H.130mm

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Doulton Lambeth teapot. H.130mm

Doulton Lambeth Queen Victoria jug with sterling silver rim. H.190mm

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Doulton Lambeth Queen Victoria jug with sterling silver rim. H.190mm

A Doulton Lambeth stoneware jug, incised decoration of papyrus in the ancient Egyptian manner, blue and grey ground, silver rim - Sheffield 1879 by Charles Mappin. H.240mm.

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A Doulton Lambeth stoneware jug, incised decoration of papyrus in the ancient Egyptian manner, blue and grey ground, silver rim - Sheffield 1879 by Charles Mappin. H.240mm.

A Royal Doulton flambé seated rabbit. L.110mm

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A Royal Doulton flambé seated rabbit. L.110mm

A Royal Doulton flambe cat, in production c1925 - c1990. Designed by Charles Noke. H.130mm

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A Royal Doulton flambe cat, in production c1925 - c1990. Designed by Charles Noke. H.130mm

A Royal Doulton flambé duck. Model no.654. Incised no 10 on base RD flambé stamp. 95 x 185mm

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A Royal Doulton flambé duck. Model no.654. Incised no 10 on base RD flambé stamp. 95 x 185mm

An Art Nouveau Doulton Lambeth vase by Frank Butler, caramel, brown, blue tube lined with a highly stylised Nouveau foliate pattern. Impressed marks and incised initials FAB on base. H.260mm

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An Art Nouveau Doulton Lambeth vase by Frank Butler, caramel, brown, blue tube lined with a highly stylised Nouveau foliate pattern. Impressed marks and incised initials FAB on base. H.260mm
Estimate: $200 - $800

A Nouveau Doulton Lambeth pottery vase by Frank A Butler, ovoid with flaring neck. Caramel, brown, blue tube lined in breaking wave design. Impressed marks and incised initials FAB on base. H.290mm

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A Nouveau Doulton Lambeth pottery vase by Frank A Butler, ovoid with flaring neck. Caramel, brown, blue tube lined in breaking wave design. Impressed marks and incised initials FAB on base. H.290mm

A rare 1930s Clarice Cliff Lynton shape bachelor's undecorated teapot, cream ground on a tapered ribbed shape, with black printed marks and 'L2' stamp. H.125mm

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A rare 1930s Clarice Cliff Lynton shape bachelor's undecorated teapot, cream ground on a tapered ribbed shape, with black printed marks and 'L2' stamp. H.125mm

A rare c.1934 Eva Crofts for Clarice Cliff 'Art in Industry' Bizarre milk jug and sugar bowl, of Bonjour shape, gilt and blue concentric lines, black printed mark. H.60mm

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A rare c.1934 Eva Crofts for Clarice Cliff 'Art in Industry' Bizarre milk jug and sugar bowl, of Bonjour shape, gilt and blue concentric lines, black printed mark. H.60mm

A Clarice Cliff Bizarre 'Crocus' tankard, coffee pot and pin dish, printed marks to base. H.190mm. Dish Dia.75mm

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A Clarice Cliff Bizarre 'Crocus' tankard, coffee pot and pin dish, printed marks to base. H.190mm. Dish Dia.75mm
Estimate: $200 - $400

Clarice Cliff 'Crocus' jug of Athens shape. H.95mm

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Clarice Cliff 'Crocus' jug of Athens shape. H.95mm

Clarice Cliff 'Crocus' jug, Athens shape with printed marks to base. Tiny glaze chip to rim. H.195mm

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Clarice Cliff 'Crocus' jug, Athens shape with printed marks to base. Tiny glaze chip to rim. H.195mm

Clarice Cliff 'Crocus' lidded honeypot in orange tone. The finial with slight knife mark. H.90mm

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Clarice Cliff 'Crocus' lidded honeypot in orange tone. The finial with slight knife mark. H.90mm

Clarice Cliff 'Bizarre' octagonal bowl in the Crocus pattern. Small frit to the base. Dia.145mm

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Clarice Cliff 'Bizarre' octagonal bowl in the Crocus pattern. Small frit to the base. Dia.145mm

A Clarice Cliff Bizarre coffee cup and saucer and matching milk jug, floral pattern with concentric banding.

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A Clarice Cliff Bizarre coffee cup and saucer and matching milk jug, floral pattern with concentric banding.

A Clarice Cliff 'Nasturtium' Bonjour tea pot, some professional restoration. H.130mm

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A Clarice Cliff 'Nasturtium' Bonjour tea pot, some professional restoration. H.130mm

Moorcroft 'Anthea' vase designer Nicola Slaney (2008). Shape 75/8. H.215mm,

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Moorcroft 'Anthea' vase designer Nicola Slaney (2008). Shape 75/8. H.215mm,
Estimate: $200 - $500

A boxed c.2004 Moorcroft Duet pattern jug designed by Nicola Slaney, shape /10. H.275mm

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A boxed c.2004 Moorcroft Duet pattern jug designed by Nicola Slaney, shape /10. H.275mm

A boxed Moorcroft jug, Iris pattern, designed by Rachael Bishop c.1996 for the Moorcroft Collectors Club, shape JU3, 1951. H.240mm

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A boxed Moorcroft jug, Iris pattern, designed by Rachael Bishop c.1996 for the Moorcroft Collectors Club, shape JU3, 1951. H.240mm

Moorcroft vase - Oriental Poppy pattern designer Philip Gibson (2003), spill vase form, four-star Collectors club - signed & numbered 53 and dated 9.2.04. H.205mm

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Moorcroft vase - Oriental Poppy pattern designer Philip Gibson (2003), spill vase form, four-star Collectors club - signed & numbered 53 and dated 9.2.04. H.205mm

Shelley ‘Lomond Balloon Tree’  trio with maker's stamp to base. Cup H.70mm

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Shelley ‘Lomond Balloon Tree’ trio with maker's stamp to base. Cup H.70mm

THREE BESWICK FLYING DUCKS; No's. 5961, 5962 & 5963, LARGEST L.260mm (faults to one)

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THREE BESWICK FLYING DUCKS; No's. 5961, 5962 & 5963, LARGEST L.260mm (faults to one)

Six (four and two ) Edinburgh crystal wine glasses finely cut and engraved with thistle and diamond patterns, four 170mm tall and two 190mm.

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Six (four and two ) Edinburgh crystal wine glasses finely cut and engraved with thistle and diamond patterns, four 170mm tall and two 190mm.

Three boxed sets of glasses;  two and four Cellar white wine glasses and six Accademia spirit snifters

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Three boxed sets of glasses; two and four Cellar white wine glasses and six Accademia spirit snifters

SJ Rose & Son small sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1930. L.62mm. 32gms

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SJ Rose & Son small sterling silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1930. L.62mm. 32gms

Pair of silver ashtrays, by Mappin & Webb, Birmingham 1933, 102gms

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Pair of silver ashtrays, by Mappin & Webb, Birmingham 1933, 102gms

Sterling silver cigar case with gilded interior. Birmingham 1920. 146gms. 130 x 80mm

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Sterling silver cigar case with gilded interior. Birmingham 1920. 146gms. 130 x 80mm

Victorian silver fancy fitted card case,  Birmingham 1892, leather interior with ivory note page and pencil. 105 x 75mm.

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Victorian silver fancy fitted card case, Birmingham 1892, leather interior with ivory note page and pencil. 105 x 75mm.

Silver teapot with half lobed body. Birmingham 1916 by William Aitken. 362gms.

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Silver teapot with half lobed body. Birmingham 1916 by William Aitken. 362gms.
Estimate: $400 - $800

Four piece sterling silver tea set of baluster form. 933gms

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Four piece sterling silver tea set of baluster form. 933gms
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,000

A George III silver waiter of plain circular form with bead rim. Raised on three ball and claw feet. London 1794. Dia.142mm. 158gm.

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A George III silver waiter of plain circular form with bead rim. Raised on three ball and claw feet. London 1794. Dia.142mm. 158gm.
Estimate: $280 - $500

Silver salver with pie crust rim. Dia.245mm. W.550gms

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Silver salver with pie crust rim. Dia.245mm. W.550gms
Estimate: $700 - $1,100

An Art Deco silver hot water pot with ivory handle and finial, octagonal baluster shape with conforming lid and spreading foot. Sheffield 1935 by Viners Ltd. 665gm

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An Art Deco silver hot water pot with ivory handle and finial, octagonal baluster shape with conforming lid and spreading foot. Sheffield 1935 by Viners Ltd. 665gm
Estimate: $800 - $1,400

An Arts & Crafts silver tyg form vase. London 1903 by Charles Edwards for the Sussex Goldsmiths Co. Brighton, hammer finished baluster shape with three loop handles. H.145mm. 456gms.

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An Arts & Crafts silver tyg form vase. London 1903 by Charles Edwards for the Sussex Goldsmiths Co. Brighton, hammer finished baluster shape with three loop handles. H.145mm. 456gms.
Estimate: $550 - $850

Sterling silver inkwell. Birmingham 1913. 174gms.

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Sterling silver inkwell. Birmingham 1913. 174gms.
Estimate: $200 - $400

A pair of Victorian silver King's pattern fish servers with pierced blades, London 1868 by George Angell. 334gms.

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A pair of Victorian silver King's pattern fish servers with pierced blades, London 1868 by George Angell. 334gms.
Estimate: $300 - $600

A George IV silver soup ladle, double struck Queens pattern. London 1825 by Richard Poulden. 380gm.

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A George IV silver soup ladle, double struck Queens pattern. London 1825 by Richard Poulden. 380gm.
Estimate: $500 - $850

Twelve silver apostle finial coffee spoons & sugar tongs by Walker & Hall. Sheffield 1920 and Birmingham 1902. 136gm

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Twelve silver apostle finial coffee spoons & sugar tongs by Walker & Hall. Sheffield 1920 and Birmingham 1902. 136gm

Sterling silver trumpet vase. London hallmark. weighted base. H.140mm

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Sterling silver trumpet vase. London hallmark. weighted base. H.140mm

Edwardian silver cylindrical canister. Birmingham 1901. H.190mm. 83gms.

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Edwardian silver cylindrical canister. Birmingham 1901. H.190mm. 83gms.

A pair of silver Birmingham baluster column candlesticks. H.275mm. Weighted bases.

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A pair of silver Birmingham baluster column candlesticks. H.275mm. Weighted bases.

Sterling silver vesta, Birmingham 1886, 13.84gms.

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Sterling silver vesta, Birmingham 1886, 13.84gms.

Two sterling silver vestas, Birmingham 1900 & 1912, 44.1gms.

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Two sterling silver vestas, Birmingham 1900 & 1912, 44.1gms.

Peggy Spicer two-storey cottage - pen - ink & wash. 230 x 330mm, no glass to frame.

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Peggy Spicer two-storey cottage - pen - ink & wash. 230 x 330mm, no glass to frame.

Peggy Spicer (1908-1984) 'Fishing Boat Coromandel Harbour', water colour, signed, details verso. 390 x 520mm.

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Peggy Spicer (1908-1984) 'Fishing Boat Coromandel Harbour', water colour, signed, details verso. 390 x 520mm.

Peggy Spicer (1908-1984) 'St Stephens Chapel and view of the Waitemata Harbour', watercolour, signed and dated 1978. 365 x 520mm

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Peggy Spicer (1908-1984) 'St Stephens Chapel and view of the Waitemata Harbour', watercolour, signed and dated 1978. 365 x 520mm

Peggy Spicer (1908-1984) 'Pump House Takapuna' watercolour - signed. 1978. 350 x 420mm

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Peggy Spicer (1908-1984) 'Pump House Takapuna' watercolour - signed. 1978. 350 x 420mm