fine art

An 18 ct gold ring, set with four amethysts. Ring size N/O.

Sold for £130

A diamond cluster ring, 1.50 carats in total, in 18 ct white gold tested mount, with nine diamonds to the centre square panel with a further surround of smaller diamonds to the shoulders. Ring size M/N. NOTE - This ring is sold with an insurance replacement certificate for £3,950 (see illustration).

Estimated: £2000 - £3000

A ladies Longines mechanical watch, 18 ct gold case.

Estimated: £200 - £300

A Tag Heuer ladies watch, 1995, quartz. Recently serviced by Tag and battery replaced, cased and with original guarantee and instruction book.

Sold for £300

A Continental fob watch, foliate engraved, with Roman numerals, knob wind, the case stamped "14 k". Diameter 30 mm.

Sold for £80

An 18 ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, the sapphire flanked on either side by three diamonds and with three further diamonds to each shoulder. Ring size L/M.

Sold for £140

A gold sovereign, 1982.

Sold for £180

A platinum set half eternity ring, five old cut diamonds all double claw set. Diamond weight approximately 1.45 carats in total. Ring size K. NOTE - This ring is sold with an insurance replacement valuation for £4,230 (see illustration).

Sold for £950

A 9 ct gold two strand bracelet, each link hallmarked, with 9 ct gold locket attached, 28.2 grams, cased.

Sold for £220

An 18 ct white gold diamond ring, set with a pear shaped diamond weighing approximately .44 carats.

Estimated: £600 - £800

A large Scottish plaid brooch, with central citrine, together with two further Scottish thistle brooches, one with amethyst the other citrine.

Sold for £65

An Omega automatic wristwatch, circa 1947-50, with champagne dial, 14 ct gold case, the movement stamped "Omega Watch Company, Swiss, 17 Jewels" with the Omega mark with 351 beneath and number 11667200. Diameter 33 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £720

Five ladies wristwatches, Prefect Marcasite, Tissot silver, Rotary stainless steel, Rotary and Russian Hankha.

Sold for £75

A 9 ct white gold three stone diamond ring, .50 carats. Ring size K/L.

Sold for £200

A hardstone brooch, oval, with gold coloured flower applique, with turquoise stones in shaped gold coloured metal surround. Width 44 mm.

Estimated: £70 - £100

A double row cultured pearl necklace, with fourteen carat white gold pearl set snap clasp, 7 to 7.5 mm pearls.

Sold for £150

A collection of silver and plated items, including a Vesta case, Birmingham 1903, cigarette case, Chester 1898, small double ended scoop, possibly medical, lighter with foliate engraved case, two small photograph frames, seal fob and wine pourer (8).

Sold for £75

A George IV silver snuffbox, Edinburgh 1809, inscribed to the top "Paisley 1810". Width 7.5 ins, 128 grams (see illustration).

Sold for £120

A silver snuffbox, London 1805. Length 50 mm.

Sold for £75

A Georgian silver snuffbox, probably London 1779, makers mark "TW". Length 74 mm.

Sold for £110

A William IV vinaigrette, with silver gilt interior, Birmingham 1833. Length 34 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £110

A Victorian silver vinaigrette, Birmingham 1860, shaped outline. Width 40 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £120

A Victorian silver vinaigrette, Birmingham 1885. Length 45 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £130

A silver vinaigrette, Birmingham 1823, length 30 mm, together with a silver serviette ring.

Sold for £70

A three piece silver tea service, the teapot London 1819, the later matching sugar basin and cream jug Sheffield 1931, 979 grams (see illustration).

Sold for £520

A late 19th/early 20th century silver plated tray, decorated with bellflower ornament and ribbons. Width including handles 26.5 ins.

Sold for £75

A pair of silver sauce boats, London 1904, 460 grams. Length 6.75 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £280

A silver sauce boat, in the Queen Anne style, Sheffield 1951, 258 grams. Length 7.25 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £80

An Edwardian silver cream jug, in the George III style, helmet shaped, London 1904, 185 grams.

Sold for £50

A silver photograph frame, oval, with easel back, Birmingham 1913. Height 8.5 ins, width 6.25 ins.

Sold for £95

A cased condiment set, Birmingham 1913 (see illustration).

Sold for £190

A George III silver coloured bonbon dish, pierced, with folding handle and lion armorial to centre, probably London 1767, 113 grams. Length 6 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £220

A George III silver sweetmeat basket, pierced, London 1767, maker "WP" probably William Plummer, 114 grams. Length 6.25 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £140

A collection of seven silver and mother of pearl fruit knives, all Sheffield, 1907, 1929, 1892, 1909, 1935, 1906 and 1932.

Sold for £80

A silver card case, Birmingham 1911. 96 mm x 67 mm.

Sold for £55

A silver tea strainer, Birmingham 1975, two silver drip catchers, miniature presentation cup and nurses buckle, Birmingham 1911.

Sold for £55

A pair of silver sauce boats, Birmingham 1902, 233 grams. Length 15 cm.

Sold for £70

A set of four late 19th/early 20th century silver plated candlesticks, with stiff leaf moulded capitals, cluster columns and stepped bases. Height 11 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £200 - £300

A William IV silver tea service, comprising teapot, sugar basin and milk jug, the teapot London 1836, the sugar basin and jug London 1835 same maker Pierce & Burroughs, 1421 grams (see illustration).

Sold for £850

A three piece silver tea service, Sheffield 1931, comprising teapot, sugar basin and milk jug, 1013 grams gross (see illustration).

Sold for £350

A George IV wine funnel, in two sections both stamped with the makers mark for Pierce & Burroughs, London 1827. Length 6.25 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £320

A George III silver wine funnel, in two sections, London 1804, maker probably EM for E. Morley, 162 grams (see illustration).

Sold for £150

A George III silver coloured wine funnel, circa 1800, hallmarks rubbed. Length 4.75 ins.

Sold for £95

A pair of Adie Brothers silver sauce boats, Birmingham 1931, 210 grams. Length 6.25 ins.

Sold for £65

A silver basket, Sheffield 1893, 214 grams. Length 6.25 ins.

Sold for £70

A small Art Nouveau silver cup, Chester 1908, diameter 2.5 ins, together with a small silver bowl, hallmarks rubbed, an Adie Brothers lidded condiment, Birmingham 1931, and two silver pepperettes, London 1893.

Sold for £80

A silver cream jug, London 1929.

Sold for £35

A collection of eleven serviette rings, various makers, various marks, 268 grams.

Sold for £130

A silver plated caddy by Mappin & Webb, a pair of coffee pots with ebonised handles in the Queen Anne style, another plated coffee pot and a hot water jug with composition handle.

Sold for £70

A Goldsmiths Alliance Limited Cornhill London oak silver box, containing a plated entree dish, plated salver, two plated serving dishes and a quantity of plated forks and other miscellaneous flatware.

Estimated: £50 - £80

A collection of miscellaneous silver flatware, various makers, various marks, 272 grams.

Sold for £75

A cased set of four silver salts, Birmingham 1905, together with four silver spoons, three Birmingham 1908, one 1906 (see illustration).

Sold for £80

A late 19th century Chinese silver dish, foliate engraved with the Cumshing mark for 1892-1900. Diameter 5 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £170

An Edwardian silver topped scent bottle, with hobnail cut body, Birmingham 1906, height 6 ins, together with a star cut glass bottle with siphon spray, Birmingham 1909, height 4 ins.

Sold for £120

An Edwardian four piece silver tea service, Birmingham 1905, half lobed, 1264 grams (see illustration).

Sold for £350

A late 19th century silver plated tantalus stand, with three cut glass decanters. Length 15.5 ins.

Sold for £220

A George V planished silver tea service, four pieces, London 1917, together with a similar sugar spoon, Birmingham 1918, gross weight 1983 grams (see illustration).

Sold for £720

An Edwardian silver plated Lazy Susan, with reservoir, five compartments and four handles. Diameter approximately 26 ins.

Sold for £680

A large Victorian silver plated on copper drinks tray, with fruiting vine moulded decoration. Width 30.5 ins.

Estimated: £50 - £80

A Walker & Hall silver plated drinks tray, circa 1910, with shaped border and carrying handle to either side. Width 25 ins.

Sold for £42

A late 19th century easel backed mirror, with rectangular bevelled glass and pierced frame bearing makers initials. 12 ins x 9 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £150

A Victorian silver porringer with lid, which also doubles as a saucer, Sheffield 1899, 264 grams. Width 6 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £180

A collection of four hallmarked silver miniature animalier figures, horse, field mouse, frog and bear, modern. Each length approximately 5.5 cm.

Sold for £130

A collection of four hallmarked silver animalier figures, elephant, pig, swan and stag, modern. Each length approximately 5.5 cm.

Sold for £130

A collection of five hallmarked silver animalier figures, dog, squirrel, hedgehog, owl and tortoise, modern.

Sold for £150

A collection of four hallmarked silver lidded boxes, with animal mounts, squirrel, tortoise, rodent and elephant, modern. Large box diameter 50 mm.

Sold for £150

Four hallmarked silver pillboxes, in the form of musical instruments, modern. Each length 72 mm.

Sold for £110

A miniature model of a grand piano, stamped "925", two mounted musical instruments, violin and lute, also stamped "925", a violin with bow on stand and a guitar pillbox, hallmarked. Violin on stand 9 cm in height.

Sold for £85

A silver coloured metal family of hedgehogs, the largest approximately 36 mm in length, together with a silver coloured metal shell pillbox, a Nautilus shell pillbox and three further hallmarked or "925" stamped snuffboxes.

Sold for £160

A collection of small lidded boxes, silver coloured, modern (6). Lengths up to 50 mm.

Sold for £95

A collection of six miniature silver pillboxes, all either stamped "925" or hallmarked, one with winged fairy to lid and another with a tortoise set with turquoise. Longest 62 mm.

Sold for £170

A silver serviette ring, silver mounted dressing table jar, model of a galleon, Vesta case and another Vesta case.

Sold for £60

A silver dressing table box, of shaped outline, Birmingham 1911, width 47 mm, together with an embossed silver dressing table box, Birmingham hallmark rubbed, length 60 mm, an embossed silver scent bottle, Birmingham 1990.

Sold for £50

A silver sugar caster, Birmingham 1925, 142 grams. Height 6.25 ins.

Sold for £45

An Edwardian silver basket, heavy gauge, pierced, by James Dixon & Son, Sheffield, supplied by Finnegans, Manchester, Sheffield 1909, 793 grams. Width 10 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £500

A Danish silver condiment set by Marius Hammer, comprising two salts, pepper and mustard, the two large pieces set with Danish shillings, 1714 and 1715, stamped with initials "MH" and "830", 235 grams in total (see illustration).

Sold for £260

A German etched glass beer stein, with stag scene to faceted body with loop handle, the mounts stamped "800" and with antler thumb piece, 19th century. Height 23.5 cm.

Estimated: £250 - £300

A late 19th/early 20th century claret jug, engraved with fruiting vine decoration and with silver plated mount and handle. Height 12 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £150

A pair of silver plated and faux tortoiseshell coasters, each raised on short ball feet. Diameter 5 ins.

Sold for £38

A George V silver tea service, three piece, 1014 grams (see illustration).

Sold for £320

An Edwardian silver sugar caster, Sheffield 1907, 289 grams.

Sold for £65

An Edwardian silver bowl, repousse with gadrooning and foliate scrollwork, 428 grams.

Sold for £180

A George IV silver salver, foliate engraved, London 1823, maker Josiah Craddock and William Reid, 543 grams. Diameter 9.5 ins.

Sold for £300

A George III silver salver, repaired to centre, 305 grams. Diameter 7 ins.

Sold for £85

A Sterling silver tazza, circa 1900. Diameter 5.75 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £160

A silver vase, repousse with roses and raised on three short legs with rams masks, London 1898, 172 grams.

Sold for £150

A George V silver sauce boat, Sheffield 1931, 306 grams (see illustration).

Sold for £85

A pair of silver sauce boats, Dublin 1909 (see illustration).

Sold for £160

A George IV silver cream jug, with foliate handle and raised on short foliate feet, London 1822, 150 grams.

Sold for £90

A George IV silver cream jug, circular, with loop handle and short scrolling feet, London 1822, 281 grams.

Sold for £130

An Edwardian Capstan inkwell, with Sterling silver top, metal reservoir with silver coloured metal inlay in the Art Nouveau style. Diameter 5.25 ins.

Sold for £85

A set of four Victorian Exeter silver salts, 1861, maker J. Whipple and Co., combined weight 239 grams. Each length 3.5 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £280

A pair of silver plated salts with blue glass liners, pair of scallop shell salts with spoons, two silver pepperettes, serviette ring, Continental silver coloured jug stamped "800" and pair of tusk or vase mounts.

Estimated: £50 - £80

A cased set of four Victorian silver gilt salts, London 1869, the case stamped "Stephen Smith, King Street, Covent Garden" the salts also and complete with spoons (see illustration).

Sold for £160

A pair of Edwardian silver gilt spoons, London 1908, the case stamped "Manoha, Rhodes & Sons Limited, Bradford", 214 grams.

Sold for £75

A French silver dessert service, by A. Aucoc, Paris, late 19th century, the knives stamped "A. Aucoc, Paris" and bearing hallmarks, the forks and dessert spoons marked only with hallmarks, eight knives, sixteen forks, eight spoons, 1870 grams (see illustration).

Sold for £520

A pair of silver asparagus servers, Sheffield 1907, 193 grams. Length 8.75 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £120

A pair of Victorian silver meat skewers, 1838, maker "W.E.", 270 grams, together with three further Continental skewers.

Sold for £240

A collection of miscellaneous flatware. five table forks, London 1799, five dessert forks, London 1842, four table forks, London 1788, bright cut, three tablespoons, London 1797, two tablespoons, London 1803, table fork, London 1820, 1451 grams.

Sold for £360

A pair of silver sugar tongs, four silver hors d'oeuvres knives and forks, five silver handled table knives and four table forks.

Sold for £48