Silver & Plated Ware, Coins & Medals Department
| The Silver, Plated Ware, Coins & Medals auctions take place four times a year.
The auctions include everything from Georgian silver tea sets, Edwardian salvers and Victorian candlesticks to more contemporary silver and novelty items such as pin cushions, snuff boxes, vinaigrettes, scent bottles and trinket boxes. The Coin and Medals section includes gold coins and base metal coinage. |
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The Silver department is headed up by Naomi Wilson. The department holds valuation days every Wednesday from 12pm-4pm but are also able to provide auction valuations during the week for those visiting offices in the Jewellery Quarter or sending in details by email or via the website. For probate and insurance valuations, it is advisable to call prior to your visit for information on charges etc.
Top 10 Items from the auction on 18 May 2009
| 1. Lot 162 An early 19th century Swiss gold musical snuff box. Sold for £8,000 |
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| 2. Lot 22 A pair of late George III silver oblong entree dishes. Sold for £3,100 |
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| 3. Lot 15 A set of three George II silver casters of vase form. Sold for £1,300 |
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| 4. Lot 163 A 19th century cornelian hinged vinaigrette. Sold for £440 |
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| 5. Lot 60 An early 20th century silver mounted lancet shaped clock. Sold for £260 |
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| 6. Lot 134 An Edwardian silver pepper modelled as a duck. Sold for £170 |
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| 7. Lot 18 An Art Nouveau silver tazza dish. Sold for £150 |
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| 8. Lot 141 An early 20th century hinged silver box with lattice style open work lid overlaying shell. Sold for £140 |
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| 9. Lot 139 An early 20th century silver mounted desk calender with interchangeable inserts. Sold for £110 |
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| 10. Lot 38 An early 20th century pair of peppers modelled as tapered milk churns. Sold for £80 |
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