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We are pleased to offer a fine range of antique sterling silver Animals. All of our antique silver Animals can be purchased online, or from our shop in the London Silver Vaults. You can click on the image of one of the Animals to see a larger picture.
Hallmarked In 2012
Hallmarked in London, 2012 by The London Assay Office, this handsome, Sterling Silver model of a Horse, is realistically cast. The horse measures 3.25 inches (8cm) tall, by 4 inches (10cm) from nose to tail, and weighs 7.4 troy ounces.
£575
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Hallmarked In 1907
Hallmarked in London, 1907 by Sydney & Co., this adorable Antique, Sterling Silver Pincushion comes in the rare form of a frog. He stands 1"(2.5cm) high, 2.25"(6cm) long and 1.75"(4.5cm) wide.
£695
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Hallmarked In 1985
Hallmarked in London, 1985 by Wakely & Wheeler, this handsome, Sterling Silver model of a horse, stands on a wooden plinth with silver plaque, and is realistically modelled. The horse measures 3.25 inches (8cm) tall without the plinth, by 4 inches (10cm) from nose to tail). With the plinth the horse measures 5.25 inches (13.5cm) tall in total, by 6.75 inches (17cm) wide.
£745
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Hallmarked In 1996
Hallmarked in Sheffield, 1996, this delightful, Sterling Silver Fox, is cast and handsomely modelled. The fox measures 3 inches (7.5cm) tall, by 5 inches (13cm) from nose to tail, and weighs 9.5 troy ounces.
£745
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Hallmarked In 1973
Hallmarked in London, 1973 by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd., this adorable pair of Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Pots are modelled on two little chicks. Each bird stands 2.5"(6cm) tall, 1.5"(4.5cm) wide and 2.5"(6cm) long. Together, these salt & peppers weigh 7.1 troy ounces.
£795
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Hallmarked In 1891
Bearing import marks for London, 1891, this charming and highly collectible Victorian, Antique, Sterling Silver Cow has a hinged lid head and can be used as a box. It stands 2"(5cm) high, 3.5"(9cm) nose to tail and weighs 1.8 troy ounces.
£795
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Hallmarked In 2001
Hallmarked in Birmingham, 2001 by Wakely & Wheeler, this delightful pair of Sterling Silver Salt & Peppers are in the form of two little begging mice. These mice have glass eyes and are realistically cast. Each mouse is 2.5"(6.5cm) tall and together they weigh 3 troy ounces.
£845
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Hallmarked In 2003
Hallmarked in London, in 2003, this handsome, Sterling Silver model of a wildebeest, is realistically cast, and measures 3 inches (7.5cm) tall, by 4.75 inches (12cm) from nose to tail. The wildebeest (or gnu) weighs 14.2 troy ounces.
£875
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Hallmarked In 1963
Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1963, this delightful, Sterling Silver Dog model, is realistically cast, and measures 3.75 inches (9.5cm) tall, by 5 inches (12.5cm) from nose to tail. The dog weighs 15 troy ounces.
£945
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Hallmarked In 1971
Hallmarked in London in 1971, this handsome Sterling Silver Stag has been realistically modelled and measures 6"(15cm) tall by 5"(12.5cm) long with a weight of 7.2 troy ounces.
£975
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Hallmarked In 1906
Hallmarked in London in 1906 by J. C. Vickery, this delightful, Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver paperweight, is modelled as a Cairn Terrier standing on a plain weighted base. It measures 4"(10cm) tall, with a diameter of 3.25"(8.5cm).
£975
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Hallmarked In 1937
Hallmarked in London in 1937 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome Sterling Silver Model of an Eagle with wings spread surmounting a globe stands on a marble plinth with a vacant silver plaque. The model measures 8.75 inches (22cm) tall, by 5 inches (12.5cm) from wing to wing, by 2.75 inches (7cm) deep.
£1,275
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Hallmarked In 1931
Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1931 by R W Jay, this delightful Set of Six Sterling Silver Napkin Rings has a different dog mounted on each one. There is a bulldog, a spaniel and four types of terrier. The napkin rings are semi circular with a flat, but slightly arched, bottom. This set comes in its original textured two tone box. They are 1"(2.5cm) wide and stand approx 2"(5cm) high. The combined weight of this set is 7.67 troy ounces.
£1,675
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Hallmarked In 1888
Hallmarked in London in 1888 by Charles Boyton, this rare, Pair of Victorian, Antique, Sterling Silver Pepper Pots are modelled as pheasants. Each pepper pot measures 2.5"(6cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) from beak to tail and the pair weigh 1.7 troy ounces. They are presented in their original box.
£1,675
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Hallmarked In 1928
Bearing import marks for London 1928, this solitary Sterling Silver Fighting Cock is crouched in the passive position. This cock stands 10"(25.5cm) to the top of the tail feathers, has a wing span of 6.5"(16.5cm) and is 11"(28cm) beak to feathers with a weight of 20.22 troy ounces.
£1,775
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Hallmarked In 1971
This beautiful Sterling Silver Stag & Doe were hallmarked in London in 1971. They are realistically modelled, with fine detailing. The stag measures 6"(15cm) tall to the antler top and 5"(12.5cm) nose to tail. The doe measures 4"(10cm) tall and 5"(12.5cm) nose to tail. Together, the pair weigh 16 troy ounces.
£1,975
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Hallmarked In 1997
Hallmarked in 1997 by Patrick Mavros, this fabulous Sterling Silver Set of Three Rhinoceroses, stand on an African blackwood base and are realistically modelled. The base measures 6"(15cm) wide, by 5"(12.5cm) deep, and the whole piece stands 3"(7.5cm) tall.
£1,975
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Hallmarked In 1929
Hallmarked in London in 1929 by Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd. This handsome Pair of Sterling Silver Hound Dogs stand proudly on a wooden plinth, and comprise a female and male dog, which is rare to see. The plinth bears an engraved plaque which reads: "To Major T. H. Sebag-Montefiore, D. S. O., M. C, R. H. A. - M. D. H. - From members of the Royal Artillery Drag Woolwich - 1927 -29". The model measures 6.25"(16cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) wide, by 4.25"(11cm) deep.
£1,975
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Hallmarked In 1906
Hallmarked in Edinburgh, 1906 by Brook & Son, this captivating Edwardian Antique, Sterling Silver Puffin stands on a jagged rock. The puffin is cast and is very life like. This figure is 6.25"(16cm) high on a 3.5"(9cm) square base and weighs 15.1 troy ounces.
£2,245
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Hallmarked In 1901
Hallmarked in London, 1901 by William Hornby, this quirky pair of Edwardian Antique, Sterling Silver Scent Bottles are modelled on baby birds. The scent bottles have heavy glass which has been cut geometrically on the back with smooth wing details. The heads of these chicks are hinged with gilt interiors and they have glass stoppers. The scent bottles are 4.5"(11.5cm) high and have a measurement of 3"(7.5cm) across the body.
£2,275
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Hallmarked In 1963
Import marked in London in 1963 by I Freeman & Sons, this Sterling Silver Pair of Pheasants have parcel gilt decoration to the wings and heads. The male pheasant is 9.5 inches (24cm) long and 4.5 inches (12cm) high, the female pheasant is 9.5 inches (24cm) long and 4 inches (10cm) high. Together they weigh 18 troy oz (560gm).
£2,675
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Hallmarked In 1897
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1897 by Henry Atkin, this Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver model of an Indian Cow and Calf is quite wonderfully made and very heavy. The Cow and Calf model have removable backs so both can be used as boxes and this unique item bear artist signatures on the base. The cow is 6.5 inches (17cm) tall, 5.5 inches (14cm) long and weighs 45 troy oz (1.4kg).
£2,675
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Hallmarked In 1989
Hallmarked in London in 1989 by Hancocks & Co., this wonderfully modelled Pair of Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Ducks, are very realistically cast, with lovely feather detailing and brown bead eyes. Each duck bears an engraved signature for the artist Val Bennett and they are numbered 8 and 10. Each duck measures 7"(18cm) long and 2.75"(7cm) wide and the pair weigh 34 troy ounces.
£2,775
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Hallmarked In 1905
Bearing import marks for London,1905 by Berthold Muller, this magnificent Antique, Sterling Silver Stag is in the calling position. He stands on a silver mount with a tree stump beneath him. This stag stands 7"(18cm) high and the mount is 6.5"(16.5cm) by 2.5"(6cm). Th weight of this model is 36.3 troy ounces.
£2,975
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Hallmarked In 1973
Hallmarked in London in 1973, this handsome, Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Elephant, has been realistically cast, with fine detailing. The elephant measures 4.5"(12cm) tall, by 8.5"(22cm) from trunk to tail, and weighs 24.8 troy ounces.
£3,675
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Hallmarked In 1963
Hallmarked in London, 1963 by Bravingtons, this wonderful, Sterling Silver Horse and Jockey model, depicts the pair jumping a gate during a Show Jumping competition, and is presented in the original fitted box. The model measures 6.75 inches (17cm) tall, by 8.25 inches (21cm) wide, by 8.5 inches (21.5cm) deep, and is on a wooden plinth.
£3,775
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Hallmarked In 1970
Hallmarked in London in 1970 by Richard Comyns, this handsome, Pair of Sterling Silver Partridges, are realistically cast. The female measures 7"(18cm) from beak to tail, by 4.5”(12cm) tall. The male measures 6"(15.5cm) tall, by 7.5”(19cm) from beak to tail, with a wing span of 9"(23cm). The pair together weigh 36.5 troy ounces.
£3,975
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Hallmarked In 1970
Hallmarked in London in 1970 by Tessiers (Parsons Brothers), this sizable Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Fox has been cast and features realistic markings and bead eyes. The length is 11.5"(30cm) and the height is 4.1"(10.5cm) and it weighs 31.3 troy ounces.
£4,675
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Hallmarked In 1972
Carrying import marks for London in 1972 by I. Freeman & Sons, this highly unusual, Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is modelled to look like an owl, with a red glass body and amber coloured eyes. The claret jug measures 11"(28cm) tall by 8"(20cm) handle to beak.
£4,975
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Hallmarked In 1925
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1925, this Sterling Silver Pair of Pheasants are very early for British hallmarked examples and have removable heads in the style of early continental examples. The makers mark is cleary RHH but seems untracable in available records. The male pheasant is 11.5 inches (29cm) long, the female is 10.75 inches (27cm) long and together they weigh 20 troy oz. They are very finely modeled and in excellent original condition.
£4,975
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Hallmarked In 1901
Carrying import marks for London, in 1901, by John George Piddington, this interesting Pair of Edwardian Antique, Sterling Silver Capercaillie models, feature hinged wings and detachable heads. The female measures 8"(20cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) from beak to tail, while the male measures 7"(18cm) tall, by 8.5”(21cm) from beak to tail. The pair together weigh 33 troy ounces.
£5,475
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Hallmarked In 1957
Hallmarked in London, 1957 and 1958 by Barnards, this fine pair of Sterling Silver Grouse have been realistically cast and feature fine detailing. The male, with his head down, measures 8.5"(21cm) head to tail, a body width of 3"(7.5cm) and a height of 4.5"(11cm). The female is also 8.5"(21cm) head to tail, with a height of 5.25"(13cm) and body width of 3.5"(9cm). Together, this pair of grouse weigh 37 troy ounces.
£5,975
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Made Circa 1900
Made circa 1900, this handsome Pair of Antique, German Silver Pheasants, have very realistic feather detailing and hinged wings. The male measures 20"(51cm) head to tail, by 6.5”(17cm) tall. The female measures 20"(51cm) head to tail, by 5.5"(14cm) tall. Together the pair weigh 35.5 troy ounces.
£6,775
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Hallmarked In 1901
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Henry Lewis, this Antique, Sterling Silver Model of a horse has a cropped tail like a polo pony. The horse is very realistically modelled and stands on a textured base. The horse model is 10.5 inches (26.5cm) tall and long. The plinth base is weighted for stability but the overall weight of the model, which mostly is the cast horse, is 55 troy oz (1.7kg).
£6,975
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Hallmarked In 1998
Hallmarked in London in 1998, by Roger Squires, this charming figural sculpture of a Sterling Silver Dolphin Pod, are modelled playfully leaping out of the water. The sculpture is from a limited edition of only 4 that were made, designed by M. King. The model measures 7"(18cm) tall, by 12"(31cm) long, by 5.5"(14cm) wide and weighs 96.4 troy ounces.
£7,475
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Hallmarked In 1921
Carrying import marks for London, in 1921, by Berthold Muller, this very handsome pair of George V, Sterling Silver Pheasants, are beautifully modelled and feature removable heads. The female measures 7"(18cm) tall, by 11.5" (30cm) from beak to tail, and the male measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 15”(38cm) from beak to tail. The pair together weigh 33 troy ounces.
£7,975
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Made Circa 1900
Made in America, circa 1900 by Marshall Field & Co., this fine Pair of Victorian, Antique, Sterling Silver Pheasants have been realistically cast. The male measures 15"(38cm) head to tail, by 12”(30cm) tall. The female measures 17"(43cm) head to tail, by 10"(26cm) across the wings, by 7.5”(19cm) tall, and the pair together weigh 62.3 troy ounces.
£8,475
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Hallmarked In 1903
Carrying import marks for Chester, 1903 and 1909 by Berthold Muller, this large and impressive pair of Antique, Sterling Silver Cockerels are realistically modelled and feature removable heads. Almost life size, the cockerels measure 15 inches (38cm) tall, by 13.5 inches (34cm) from beak to tail. The pair together weigh 97.9 troy ounces.
£14,750
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Hallmarked In 1909
Hallmarked in London in 1909 by Richard Hodd & Son, this incredibly rare, Edwardian Antique, Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is in the form of a monkey, realistically posed and with glass eyes. The claret jug measures 11.5"(29cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) from handle to mouth. Animal shaped claret jugs became popular amongst the aristocracy in the Victorian period due to the expanding trade and travel at the time, which broadened peoples interest in the exotic and whimsical. These jugs were made rarely, to order, and by hand. There have been some noteworthy collectors of animal shaped jugs, including Her Majesty the Queen Mother, and the famous Kent collection of claret jugs.
£33,750
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