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.
Ex Rare Antique silver plated over brass ARMAND BARGAS MONA LISA button, dated early 1900s. Measuring 1-1/4 inches in diameter. In excellent antique condition. Listed in the Big Book of Buttons. Don’t miss this wonder!!! You have to ask yourself, when have I seen this one!! Take a look at my sister sites….
Stunning Red and gold enamel on Silver ladies small fob ball watch. Silver mark stamped on the top ring. We are clearing a room. This has been in a drawer for decades. It goes a bit while but needs attention to the winding. It seems to go tight. And only winds a fraction then it is tight. But does seem to tick a short while. Fabulous enamel stunning condition. It does look pretty mint. But does not work. Because it’s so stunning condition it is worth it just for the wearability if it at all could not be fixed. We are clearing a storeroom and will be listing a lot more of old vintage items. As well as large lots of vintage silver jewellery and various. No offers at the price.
A superb rare English solid sterling silver bookmark or page maker. It is hallmarked for Chester 1912 with the makers mark being that of Charles Horner (rubbed but just readable). It has been beautifully designed having a early green celluloid handle. It is in superb condition being free from digs splits chips and repairs, minute crack near the pin but its strong and stable with no wobbling. 3 inches (7.5cms) long by 0.75 inch (1.9cms) wide and weighs 2 grams. A beautifully designed rare example. If you have any queries etc… To see lots more rare and beautiful silver. All items are cleaned and display ready should you be a retailer or collector, or ready to wrap should you be purchasing a gift. That way we save you time and we discover any faults, not you.
We are a Greek/English family-run business established in the UK in 2011. Since then we have built up a large collection of unique items, hand-picked from private collectors sales. Our choice of items is based on quality, craftsmanship, cultural interest and beauty. We research every single item and aim to provide as much information as possible about its history and provenance. We speak English perfectly, as well as understanding Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and French, so please do communicate without fear for any questions you may have. We are here to help and provide any information you need at all times. We have been packing and sending items abroad for many years and have successfully delivered even the most fragile pieces including Venetian mirrors, carved chairs and arabesque tables. This Listing is for. Christmas Silver Glass Ornaments Tree Hangings Antique Rare Victorian early 1900. Very delicate and fine glass. Larger: 6 x 5 cm, 5.8 x 3.5 cm, 5.8 x 4 cm smaller. Antique Condition: They all have holes/one crack. But the silvering is very good and they look very beautiful. Please see all photos for condition. Provenance: From a large private UK collection. More beautiful Antique Glass Ornaments & Kugels, Witches Balls available. Please see last photos. In the summer of 2013 our shop featured in the BBC series Antiques Road Trip; we have also worked with prop-masters and costume designers in the film industry, supplying jewellery and antiques for productions such as Mr Holmes (with Ian Mckellan), Viceroy’s House (directed by Gurinder Chadha), the upcoming Disney production Maleficient II, and the TV series Downton Abbey.
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