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Appearing in France just prior to the First World War, the art deco movement quickly became popular all over the World. Its name is a shortened form of Arts Décoratifs, introduced at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, held in Paris in 1925. The Art Deco style represented luxury, wealth and glamour, with silver examples being most highly sought after.
Hallmarked In 1941
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1941 by Walker & Hall, this striking, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Mug, has a tapered body and stands on a pedestal base, featuring an angular handle, and an Art Deco design around the base. The mug measures 5"(13cm) tall, by 5"(13cm) from handle to side and weighs 10.18 troy ounces.
£465
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Hallmarked In 1945
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1945 by Margaret Copson, this stylish pair of George VI, Sterling Silver Salad Servers, are wonderfully Art Deco in design. Each server measures 10"(26cm) in length and the pair together weigh 9 troy ounces.
£475
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Hallmarked In 1931
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1931 by A. Wilcox, this stylish, George V, Sterling Silver Talcum Powder Jar, is Art Deco in style, with vertical bands of engine turned decoration, and the original fitted box. The talcum powder jar measures 4.25"(11cm) tall by 2”(5cm) in diameter, and weighs 5.4 troy ounces.
£495
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Hallmarked In 1946
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1946 by Walker & Hall, this stylish, George VI, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Dish, is octagonal in shape, with pierced geometric detailing. The dish measures 11”(28cm) in diameter and weighs 19.7 troy ounces.
£895
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Hallmarked In 1926
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1926, this fine pair of Art Deco, Sterling Silver Candlesticks, have turned fruit wood columns and plain silver tops and bases. Each candlestick measures 9"(23cm) tall, by 4"(10cm) in diameter. The candlesticks have been filled for balance.
£975
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Hallmarked In 1930
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1930 by R. F. Moseley & Co., this fantastic, George V, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Golf Trophy, features a hand hammered finish, the original wooden plinth, and three golf clubs sporting the central column. The golf trophy measures 10.25"(26cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) in diameter and has a silver weight of 25.4 troy ounces.
£1,275
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Hallmarked In 1923
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1923 by John Grinsell & Sons, this stylish, George V, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Decanter, has a plain glass body and a faceted stopper, with a silver collar which has a lock and key. The decanter measures 10"(16cm) tall, by 5.25"(13cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep.
£1,425
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Hallmarked In 1931
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1931 by Robert William Jay, this charming, set of six, Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, are presented in the original Art Deco design box, and each features a different dog model on the top. The dog models are of a Bulldog, a Spaniel and four types of Terrier. Each napkin ring measures 2"(5cm) tall, by 1"(2.5cm) wide. The combined weight of the set is 7.67 troy ounces.
£1,675
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Hallmarked In 1929
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1929 by A. L. Dennison, this very attractive pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are Art Deco in style, featuring tapered columns and round bases with pale blue guilloché enamel throughout. Each candlestick measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) in diameter. They have been filled for stability.
£1,795
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Hallmarked In 1937
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1937 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, this striking, Sterling Silver Art Deco Trophy, features an ivory finial, shaped handles and an octagonal panelled body. The trophy measures 10"(25.5cm) tall, by 8"(21cm) from handle to handle, by 5"(12.5cm) deep and weighs 31.2 troy ounces.
£1,975
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Hallmarked In 1936
Hallmarked in London in 1936 by Charles Boyton, this very stylish, Sterling Silver Mug, shows both Arts & Crafts and Art Deco influences, standing on a square base, and featuring a hand hammered finish, and loop handle, and carrying the makers facsimile signature on the base. The mug measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) from handle to side, by 3.25"(8.5cm) deep and weighs a substantial feeling 12.7 troy ounces.
£2,175
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Hallmarked In 1938
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1938 by Reid & Sons, this fine, Sterling Silver Sandwich Tray, is Art Deco in style, and features cut corners and reed detailing. The tray measures 23.5"(60cm) wide, by 8"(20cm) deep and weighs 53.3 troy ounces.
£2,275
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Hallmarked In 1936
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1936 by George Howson, this handsome, Sterling Silver Tea Set, is in the Art Deco style. The teapot measures 5.25"(13cm) tall, by 10.5"(26.5cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The four piece tea set together weighs 53 troy ounces.
£2,275
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Hallmarked In 1946
Hallmarked in London in 1946 by A. Taite & Sons, this unusual pair of Art Deco, George VI, Sterling Silver Candelabra, hold two candles and have octagonal bases. Each candelabrum measures 11"(28cm) tall, by 6.25"(16cm) in spread, with a base diameter of 4.5"(11.5cm).
£3,275
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Hallmarked In 1931
Hallmarked in London in 1931 by Mappin & Webb, this attractive, two tiered, Art Deco, George V, Sterling Silver Cake Stand, features octagonal plates with pierced borders and fine gadroon edges, an an angular frame.The cake stand measures 12.75"(32cm) tall by 8"(20cm) wide, and the plates have a width and depth of 8"(20cm). In total the cake stand weighs 33.2 troy ounces.
£3,395
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Hallmarked In 1938
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1938 by A. E. Jones, this magnificent, George V, Sterling Silver Centrepiece, is Art Deco in style, featuring a central column with two enamelled crests at the top representing the town of Chester and County of Lancashire. The centrepiece measures 14.5"(37cm) tall, by 12"(31cm) in diameter and weighs 84 troy ounces.
£3,475
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Hallmarked In 1947
Hallmarked in London in 1947 by Walker & Hall, this fantastic, Sterling Silver Tea Set, is the height of Art Deco design, with a wooden base, handle and finial to the teapot. The teapot measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. Together the tea set weighs 30.8 troy ounces.
£3,775
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Hallmarked In 1936
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1936 by Asprey & Co Ltd., this wonderful set of six, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Mugs, feature tapered bodies on wide spreading bases, with simple loop handles, and would make excellent Mint Julep Cups. Each mug measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 4.25 inches (11cm) from handle to side, by 3.75"(9.5cm) in diameter and the set together weighs 61 troy ounces (1.9kg).
£4,575
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Made Circa 1930
Made circa 1930 by Gottlieb Kurz, this fabulous pair of 830 standard silver Candelabra, are made in Germany, and are handsomely Art Deco in style, round in shape and with space for six candles. Each candelabrum measures 8"(20cm) tall, by 13.25"(34cm) in diameter and together they weigh 59 troy ounces.
£4,975
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Hallmarked In 1964
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1964 by Viner's Ltd., this stylish, Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Tea Set & Tray, is in the Art Deco style, octagonal in shape, and featuring wooden handles and finials. The tray measures 21"(53cm) from handle to handle, by 13"(33cm) deep. The teapot measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, by 11.5"(29cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The tea set and tray together weigh 120 troy ounces.
£5,950
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Hallmarked In 1936
Hallmarked in London in 1936 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this unique, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Cigar Box, is striking in design, with inlaid gold to the lid and sides, light blue and red enamelled detailing, and the handle is modelled as a nine cylinder radial plane engine with a single propeller. The interior is lined in cedar wood. The cigar box measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) wide, by 6"(15.5cm) deep. The date of manufacture, and the choice of colours used in the decoration, suggests a connection to the one of the specialist RAF Command units that were set up during that year. The use of a single propeller engine on the box handle would suggest a connection to Fighter Command, which found fame during the Second World War and the Battle Of Britain.
£11,975
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