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ENGLISH SILVER NAPKIN RING, COLDSTREAM GUARDS, SIR A F SMITH, Lt. GENERAL, A very good, English sterling silver Napkin Ring made in Birmingham and dating from c1920/21, complete with presentation case/box. It is hallmarked with the maker's mark "JBC&SLd" for J B Chatterley & Sons Ltd, the Lion Passant Sterling Silver mark, the anchor Birmingham town mark and date letter "V" for 1920/21. The plain silver napkin ring has a rectangular panel to both front and rear that has engine turned engraving. The front engraved with the Regimental Star of the Coldstream Guards. The oval shaped napkin ring measures approximately 55mm in width and 32mm in height. The weight is 40.9g. The napkin ring is in excellent condition and shows very little signs of any use, although the bottom edge at one end is slightly pushed in. The silver napkin ring has an interesting provenance: It was originally owned by Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Francis Smith, KCB, KBE, DSO, MC (9 Dec 1890 – 8 Aug 1977) who served in the Coldstream Guards. It was later passed down to his son, Geoffrey Arthur Granville Smith (1926-1953), who was a Captain in the Coldstream Guards. Geoffrey Arthur Granville Smith died on 18 September 1953 at age 27, following an accident. Following his death the napkin ring was gifted to his cousin Mary. Inside the box is a rather poignant letter written by Geoffrey's mother to Mary, passing on the napkin ring as a memento. The letter with their home address Pirbright lodge, Woking, Surrey and dated 18th March 1954. A lovely historical item, in excellent condition, a nice addition to any collection.

A GOOD QUALITY SET ANTIQUE SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER SPOONS, JOHN LESLIE ABERDEEN, A very nice Set of Six Scottish Provincial Silver Teaspoons complete with a Masking Spoon by John Leslie, Aberdeen dating from c1790. John Leslie is recorded as working in Aberdeen c1774 - 1821. The accompanying masking spoon is similar to a teaspoon but longer and was used to stir the pot. The spoons are marked with the maker's mark only "IL" for John Leslie of Aberdeen. It is relatively common to find smaller items of Scottish provincial flatware, like teaspoons, to be marked with the maker's mark only. The teaspoons measure just over 125mm in length. The masking spoon is 155mm in length. The total weight is 84.0g. They are in very good condition. It is relatively rare to get a set of six Scottish Provincial teaspoons along with a masking spoon, a lovely addition to any collection.

A SUPERB, LARGE, GEORGIAN ANTIQUE ENGLISH STERLING SILVER TABLE SNUFF BOX, A very good quality, Large Antique, Georgian English Silver Table Snuff Box made in London by William Edwards and dating from c1824. The inside of the base is hallmarked with the maker's mark "WE" for William Ewards, the Monarch's Head duty mark, the Lion Passant Sterling Silver mark, the Leopard's Head London town mark and date letter "i" for 1824/25. The lid similarly hallmarked with maker's mark, the Lion Passant Sterling Silver mark and the date letter alongside engraved initials (see photo). The exterior of the box with engine turned engraving to top and bottom and a reeded finish to the sides. The box measures 87mm x 55mm x 27mm. The weight is 143.4g/5.05oz/4.6ozt

A superb Antique, George III, Scottish Sterling Silver Gravy (Basting or Stuffing) Spoon made in Edinburgh and dating from c1811. It is hallmarked with the maker's mark "AH" for Alexander Henderson, the Scottish thistle sterling silver mark, the Monarch's Head duty mark, the "castle" town mark for Edinburgh and date letter "f" for 1811/12. The terminal engraved with the clan crest and motto of Clan Macdonald of Clanranald. The crest is a castle with three towers, and an armoured hand with sword issuing from the centre. The motto, "My hope is constant in thee", the words spoken by Robert the Bruce to Angus Og prior to the Battle of Bannockburn, that became the motto of Clanranald. The spoon measures over 12" inches (310mm) in length. The weight is 104.6g. It is in excellent condition. A lovely Scottish silver gravy spoon, with an interesting crest and motto, it would be an excellent addition to any collection.

A very nice and rare, Scottish Provincial Silver Gravy (Basting or Stuffing) Spoon by John Heron of Greenock and dating from c1810. John Heron is recorded as working in Greenock c1800 - 1830. The spoon has very nice, crisp hallmarks the maker's mark "JH"" for John Heron, the town marks for Greenock, the "anchor", "sailing ship", the letter "C" and the "oak tree". It measures approximately 11 3/4" inches (300mm) in length. The weight is 92.0g. It is in excellent condition, a lovely addition to any collection, or for use on a special occasion.

An extremely attractive, Antique, Victorian English Silver Aide Memoire, Card Case made by Sampson Mordan & Co., London and dating from c1890. The case is hallmarked with the maker's mark "SM&Co" for Sampson Mordan & Co., London, alongside the Lion Passant Sterling Silver mark the London town mark and date letter "P" for 1890/91. The exterior of the case has lovely decorative engraving to both sides, including detailed panels depicting a small boy playing a flute beside a milestone for York, flowers, owls and swifts as well as the original owner's initials. A lovely case. The silver case complete with fitted interior. The case is in very good, although not perfect condition, there are a couple of minor indents on a couple of the corners, not that visible on the photos, but mentioned for accuracy. The case measures approximately 105mm x 70mm x 13mm. The weight is 125.7g

A very good quality, Georgian English Sterling Silver Tray made in London by John Crouch I & Thomas Hannam and dating from c1774. It has very crisp and clear hallmarks, hallmarked with the maker's mark "I.C/T.H" for John Crouch I & Thomas Hannam, the Lion Passant sterling silver mark, the Leopard's Head Crowned London town mark and date letter "T" for 1774/75. The silver tray supported on three ball and claw feet and with a crest depicting a lamb to the centre. The tray is in very good condition. It measures approximately 7 1/2" inches (190mm) in diameter. The weight is 320.2g/11.29oz/10.29ozt. A lovely item of Georgian English silver, it would make a great addition to any collection.

A VERY GOOD PAIR OF ANTIQUE GEORGIAN SCOTTISH STERLING SILVER GRAVY, BASTING or STUFFING SPOONS, EDINBURGH c1795, A superb pair of Antique, George III, Scottish Sterling Silver Gravy Spoons dating from c1795. They are hallmarked with the maker's mark "FH" for Francis Howden, the Scottish thistle sterling silver mark, the Monarch's Head duty mark, the "castle" town mark for Edinburgh and date letter "P" for 1795/96. They measure just under 13" inches (330mm) in length. The weight is 6.05oz/5.51ozt/171.5g They are in excellent condition.

A SUPERB, ANTIQUE ENGLISH STERLING SILVER CASKET, LONDON c1906, A very good quality, Antique, Edwardian English Silver Casket made in London and dating from c1906. Ideal for use as a small jewellery box or trinket box. The casket is hallmarked with the maker's mark "SWS&Co" for S W Smith & Company, the Lion Passant Sterling Silver mark, the Leopard's Head London town mark and date letter "l" for 1906/07. The plain silver exterior of the casket with a lovely dog crest to the front. The casket measures 90mm in width x 60mm deep and 80mm in height (excluding the handle). The weight is 185.8g/6.55oz/5.97ozt A lovely item, in excellent condition.

A very nice pair of English Sterling Silver Wine Slides made in London. They are hallmarked with the maker's mark "R&K" for Richards & Knight, the Lion Passant Sterling Silver mark, the Leopard's Head London town mark and date letter "S" for c1973/74. A lovely pair of wine slides or bottle/decanter coasters. They are in excellent condition. They measure approximately 5" inches (130mm) in diameter and 1 1/2" inches (35mm) in height.

A very good quality, Large, Antique, early Victorian English Silver Table Snuff Box made in London and dating from c1841. The inside of the base is hallmarked with the maker's mark "AJN", the Monarch's Head duty mark, the Lion Passant Sterling Silver mark, the Leopard's Head London town mark and date letter "f" for 1841/42. The exterior of the box with lovely decorative engraving to all the sides. The box measures 87mm x 65mm x 22mm. The weight is 137.2g/4.84oz/ozt. We always have a good selection of fine quality antique snuff boxes in stock.

A very good quality, rare, Antique, early Victorian, English sterling silver "castle-top" card case, by Nathaniel Mills of Birmingham dating from c1843. Castle-top boxes is the collective term used for snuff boxes, vinaigrettes and card cases that have a picture top, depicting British landmarks (often castles, hence the name). This particular card case is engraved with the Scott Monument. The Scott Monument, located in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh is one of the most iconic Edinburgh landmarks. It is a monument to the famous Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott of Abbotsford. The inside lip is hallmarked with the maker's mark "NM" for Nathaniel Mills, the Monarch's Head duty mark (Queen Victoria), the Lion Passant Sterling Silver mark, the Birmingham "anchor" town mark and date letter for 1843/44. The exterior of the case with lovely "tartan" hatched decoration. The case measures 100mm x 70mm x 9mm. The weight is 65.4g. This sterling silver card case is in excellent condition. We always have a good stock of card cases, snuff boxes and vinaigrettes.