A Rare Antique Staffordshire Pearlware Silver Lustre Resist BLUE GROUND Mug circa 1815. About 3 1/2″ high x 3 1/2″ across the lip. A finely potted mug dipped in a blue slip then decorated in silver lustre resist with rows of circles and leaves. The thumbrest is silver lustred halfway down the handle and a 1/2 of the blue ground is left showing at the base. In excellent condition without any damage I can see or feel. There is some light oxidation to the lip on both sides which only shows in the right light. Please see all the photos and close up photos to add to the condition report. Please see the other English pottery / porcelain / Historical Staffordshire / soft paste / pearlware / creamware I have listed.
Antique Rare Early Vintage Stone Rose Spray Brooch Silver 925. Adorn your ensemble with a touch of historical elegance with our Antique Rare Early Vintage Stone Rose Spray Brooch. Crafted from 925 sterling silver, this exquisite piece showcases a timeless design, featuring a delicate rose spray motif that captures the essence of vintage charm. The brooch boasts a main stone colour of white, set against the classic silver hue, creating an eye-catching contrast. Each detail of this brooch, from the intricately arranged stones to the fine metalwork, attests to its handmade authenticity and the skilled craftsmanship of its era. A truly original and hallmarked treasure, it is a testament to the enduring beauty of antique jewellery. Look at the photo carefully. Please contact me, I’m always happy to answer questions. REGISTERED POST WITH TRACKING.
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Beautiful and rare in this condition Silver Vinaigrette or Snuff box, Size: 6.8 grams. 3 cm x 2 cm. Crafted in Birmingham around 1820. It is designed in the shape of a book and features decorative engravings. Similar items from this period are described as small silver book bindings, sometimes fitted with prayer books. Please see photos of this actual item for design and condition and free free to ask any questions or request further photos.
This rare antique sterling silver porringer from the 1920s is a classic American piece with a Victorian style. Weighing 110 grams and hallmarked, this item features intricate monograming, adding a personalized touch to its design. Made of high-quality sterling silver. 925, this elegant piece reflects the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century, making it a valuable addition to any collection of antique silverware.
RARE ANTIQUE JAPANESE 950 FINE SILVER + MIXED METALS SIGNED CIGARETTE CASE MEASURES 4 3/4″ BY 3″ BY 3/8 DEEP. MONOGRAMMED ON THE INSIDE WITH THE INITIALS “SE” OR “ES”. TINY “DIMPLE” AT FRONT LEFT LOWER AND ONE TO BACK LEFT. FRONT DIMPLE DIFFICULT TO FIND BECAUSE OF THE PATTERN, BUT WANTED TO MENTION. JUST A RARE ESTATE FIND! WEIGHT IN GRAMS: 135.0. WEIGHT IN TROY OUNCES: 4.36. PLEASE SEE OTHER CIGARETTE CASES SHOWN IN SEPARATE LISTINGS. ALSO, PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS….. I’LL LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU! RARE ANTIQUE JAPANESE 950 FINE SILVER + MIXED METALS SIGNED CIGARETTE CASE. I’LL LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. THANKS SO MUCH FOR LOOKING…. it’S GREAT TO “SEE” YOU! Please ask any questions prior to purchasing. IMPORTANT NOTE: IF PURCHASING MULTIPLE ITEMS, PLEASE WAIT FOR MY INVOICE…… SO, PLEASE LOOK AT MY OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE! Doing that is against U. Please do not ask us to do so. SHOULD YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ANYTHING, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. I’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With.
HALLMARKED 1898 SILVER DISH. WITH 1797 GEORGE III. CUSTOM MADE MADE IN 1898 BY HORTON & ALLDAY SILVERSMITHS. TOTAL WEIGHT 131 grammes. 13 cm x 9 cm. SEE PICTURES TO JUDGE C O. IMAGES TAKEN USING ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. THIS IS THE ACTUAL ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE. WE LIST PLENTY OF INTERESTING ITEMS EVERY WEEK. PLEASE WAIT FOR INVOICE BEFORE PAYING. ANY OTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK. ALL ITEMS SENT IN BUBBLE LINED POSTAL BAGS. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter.
Amazing Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Natural Salmon Red Coral Bracelet. Offered is an amazing Chinese silver bracelet set with 10 large natural Salmon red coral from the early 20th century. The large 10 pieces coral size are 9mmx5mm The condition is excellent. Total weight is 22.5g. It has the mark of “CHINA” and “SILVER” on the back. Size bracelet 7 14mmwide great addition to your collection Chinese Export Silver always adapted to the realities of Chinese history; it was, after all, a product of that history, as such, it has qualities that no other silver category possesses. Viewed in the overall context of China, it is an excellent indicator of prevailing historical events at any given time; events that were many and fast-moving, particularly in the latter part of the 19th century. That a de-facto ruler of the largest nation on earth could, in 47 years, transform an effectively medieval society into a modern 20th century state is extraordinary in itself. The fact she was a semi-literate woman in a totally man’s world is exceptional. Minds were prised open and this was quickly reflected in all the creative arts as well as in revolutionary changes in merchant trading. For Chinese Export Silver, it meant a move away from its former traditional centre, Canton, to Hong Kong and Shanghai as well as other treaty ports. Previous vassal states such as Vietnam, Korea, Mongolia and Formosa began to create silver that became increasingly divorced from the Chinese style. While China’s age of renaissance was waning, in Europe it was commencing; the Ming Dynasty closed China’s doors while European nations caught up on lost years. Chefoo [Zhifou], Shandong Province in 1861 became an international trading port for Great Britain and 16 other trading nations. From being a backwater historic town, it suddenly became yet another focal point for international trade, the reason why Dr Carmichael was relocating from Canton, the original treaty port in China. This otherwise seemingly insignificant goblet is indicative of quite meteoric changes happening in China in the early 1860’s related to foreign trade and trading rights and indicative of the nibbling into China’s coastline by foreign powers. Despite the fact that the international community chose to conveniently disregard the integrity of China as a sovereign state, the original five treaty ports and how they were thriving since their creation presented Cixi with a blueprint. She was cognizant of what had happened in the first twenty years of Hong Kong being ceded to the British. Cixi took the unprecedented step of confirming an Irishman, Sir Robert Hart, as Inspector General of Chinese Maritime Custom Service. It was a tremendously courageous move to have taken and Cixi remained resolute despite the animosity it caused within the Chinese civil service. Hart remained in office until 1866 and on relinquishing his position he handed Cixi his advice for the next step of her reforms, which included the introduction of countrywide telegraphic system, railroad systems and modern mining methods; all situations presenting the more traditional Chinese with the dilemma of disrupting the geomancy [feng shui] and the ancestral burial sites. Hart had estimated the Chinese coal fields to be probably twenty times greater than the entire continent of Europe. The transformation of Shanghai to a treaty port had a similar impact to the already established silver making tradition in the city. As with Canton, Shanghai had a core element of silversmiths, some of whom dated back to the 18th century, since silver making was very much a traditional dynastic family artisan trade; the oldest known silversmith being Lao Qing Yun. What was particularly interesting was to see how some of the established makers were themselves in a transition, creating silver for the traditional “home market” as well as for the burgeoning export trade. These makers, many of whom were retail silversmiths, were slowly joined by new names as the resident international community in Shanghai and the export trades grew.
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