Whether for a gift, a collection, or just for fun, silver novelties and curios offer whimsy along with function, and are expertly crafted. Since the mid Victorian period, and with the increase of wealth in Britain, silversmiths have created these astounding items to both amaze and amuse, and they have been collected and admired ever since.
Hallmarked In 1973
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1973 by S. J. Rose, this charming, Miniature Sterling Silver Tea Set, or Dolls House Tea Set, comprises a coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, cream jug and serving tray, and features converged half fluted decoration. The set together measures 1.5"(4cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) wide, by 1.5"(4cm) deep, and weighs 2.2 troy ounces.
£245
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Hallmarked In 1899
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1897 & 1899 by James Fenton, this handsome pair of Antique Sterling Silver Menu Holders, each features a cast model of the Scott Memorial to one side. Each menu holder measures 1.25"(3cm) tall, by 2.5"(6.5cm) wide, by 2"(5cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 0.8 troy ounces.
£265
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Hallmarked In 1899
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1899 by Deakin & Francis, this charming pair of Antique Sterling Silver Menu Holders, are elegantly designed, and have links to Oxford University, with one depicting Tom Tower at Christchurch, and the other depicting Radcliffe Camera. Each measures 1.75"(4.5cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) wide. by 1.75"(4.5cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 1.6 troy ounces.
£295
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Hallmarked In 2000
Hallmarked in London in 2000, this charming, Sterling Silver Pepper Pot, is fashioned as a dog wearing a hat and collar. The pepper pot measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 2"(5cm) wide, by 1"(2.5cm) deep, and weighs 4.8 troy ounces.
£495
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Hallmarked In 1903
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1903 by Grey & Co., this unusual, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Set of Six Clip-On Plates, take the form of leaves which can be attached to your saucer or dessert plate by a hinged wishbone shaped clip. Each plate measures 5"(12.5cm) long, by 3.25"(8.5cm) wide. The set together has a weight of 7.9 troy ounces. The clip-on plates carry a registered design number, the original design drawing can be seen in the last photograph.
£695
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Made Circa 1912
Made in London between 1909 and 1914 by C. E. Nixon, this novelty, George V, Antique Sterling Silver Set of Four Menu Holders, are designed to resemble the four different playing card suits, and each are hand made from one sheet of silver. Each menu holder measures 2.5"(6.5cm) tall, by 2.5"(6.5cm) wide and together the set weighs 2.4 troy ounces.
£725
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Hallmarked In 2000
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 2000 by Thistle & Bee, this charming, Novelty Sterling Silver Sugar & Cream Set, is modelled to resemble a large agricultural cream jug and sugar bag with a shovel shaped serving spoon. The cream jug measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, by 3.75"(9.5cm) from handle to spout, the sugar bowl measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 2.5"(6.5cm) wide, and the sugar spoon measures 3.5"(9cm) in length. The set together weighs 7.6 troy ounces.
£795
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Hallmarked In 2001
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 2001, this charming set of 8 Sterling Silver & Glass Novelty Shot Glasses, are modelled as shotgun cartridges, and are also numbered on the bottom from 1-8 so that they can be used as Butt Markers when shooting. (I. Franks does not suggest doing shots while shooting). Each shot glass measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 1"(2.5cm) in diameter.
£795
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Hallmarked In 1908
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1908, this novelty, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Whisky Decanter, is in the form of a bell with panelled glass engraved with the message "take a pull". The decanter measures 10"(25.5cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) in diameter.
£875
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Made Circa 1910
Made circa 1910 by Marples, Wingfield & Wilkins, this novelty, George V, Antique Silver Plated Decanter, take the form of a portable lantern, with a pull off top engraved with the words "Just One Last Look Around". The bottom of the frame slides off to access the olive green bottle, making it easier to clean or fill. The decanter measures 9"(23cm) tall with the handle up, (7”(18cm) with the handle down), and the body measures 3"(8cm) wide and deep.
£875
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Hallmarked In 1905
Hallmarked in London in 1905 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this charming, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, is modelled as a cabriole legged table, and features a pull out draw and 2 hinged sides for storing jewellery. The jewellery box measures 2.25"(5.5cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) wide, by 4.75"(12cm) deep, and weighs 5 troy ounces.
£875
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Hallmarked In 1906
Hallmarked in London in 1906 by Joseph Braham, this novelty, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Pepper Pots, are modelled as hunting horns. Each pepper pot measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 1.5"(4cm) in diameter, and the pair together weigh 3.4 troy ounces.
£975
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Hallmarked In 1882
Made in 1882 by Elkington & Co., this charming, novelty, Victorian, Antique Silver Plated Spoon Warmer, is modelled as a picnic basket. The spoon warmer measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 5.25"(13.5cm) wide, by 3.75"(9.5cm) deep.
£1,075
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Hallmarked In 1910
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1910 by Levi & Salaman, this extremely rare and collectable, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Novelty Toast Rack, is designed with the external bars taking the form of two grinning cats, and will hold 4 slices of toast. The toast rack measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) wide and weighs 1.6 troy ounces.
£1,275
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Hallmarked In 1893
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1893 by Saunders & Shepherd, this charming, Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter, is modelled to resemble a duck, with the hand blown clear glass body and glass handles supporting a ducks head spout with glass eyes. The decanter measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep.
£1,275
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Made Circa 1905
Carrying old Silver Plate marks for 1905 by Frank Cobb & Co., this charming, Antique, Silver Plate Condiment Set, is in the form of a car, and features 5 containers for various condiments. The condiment set measures 4.75"(12cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) from front to back, by 4.25"(11cm) wide.
£1,475
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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, and presented in the original fitted box. Each pepper pot measures 2.5"(6cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) from beak to tail and the pair weigh 1.7 troy ounces.
£1,675
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Hallmarked In 1994
Hallmarked in London in 1994 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this handsome, Sterling Silver Decanter, is designed to look like a champagne bottle, with a removable stopper modelled as the cork. The decanter measures 13"(33cm) tall, by 3.25"(8.5cm) in diameter and weighs 19.2 troy ounces.
£1,975
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Hallmarked In 1902
Carrying import marks for London in 1902 by John George Piddington, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver 'Toby Jug', is a faithful reproduction of the pottery examples first seen during the 1760's. The jug measures 6.5"(16.5cm) tall, by 4.75"(12cm) wide, by 2.75"(7cm) deep, and weighs 11.5 troy ounces.
£1,975
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Hallmarked In 1901
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by William Hornby, this novelty pair of Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Scent Bottles, are designed to look like birds. Each perfume bottle measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) across the body.
£2,275
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Hallmarked In 1903
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Joseph Braham, this charming set of 4, Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Grinders, are modelled as weights with ring handles, and feature Peugeot mechanisms. Each pepper grinder measures 3.25"(8.5cm) tall, by 2"(5cm) in diameter.
£2,475
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Hallmarked In 1970
Hallmarked in London in 1970 by S. M. Shaw, this very stylish and rare, Sterling Silver Double Wine Coaster Trolley, is plain in design, with turned wooden bases to the coasters. The wine coaster trolley measures 3"(8cm) tall, by 16.5"(42cm) wide, by 8"(20cm) deep.
£2,675
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Hallmarked In 1903
Carrying import marks for Chester in 1903 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Pig, is wonderfully modelled, and features a removable head. The pig measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) from nose to tail, by 1.5"(4cm) across the shoulders and weighs 5.85 troy ounces.
£2,675
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Hallmarked In 1996
Hallmarked in London in 1996 by Meiling & Gartrell, this wonderful, and very charming, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, is modelled to resemble Emperor Penguins. The taller penguin (the salt) measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, the pepper measures 3.25"(8.5cm) tall, and the mustard measures 3.75"(9.5cm) from beak to tail. The set together weighs 18.1 troy ounces.
£2,975
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Hallmarked In 1995
Hallmarked in London in 1995 by Philip John Cassidy, this charming Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is modelled to look like a walrus. The claret jug measures 6.5"(16.5cm) tall, by 12.25"(31cm) from nose to back flippers, by 3.75"(9.5cm) deep.
£2,975
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Hallmarked In 1882
Hallmarked in London in 1882 by Thomas Johnson II, this very rare set of 6 Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, are modelled to look like birds, with removable pierced heads. Each pepper pot measures 1.5"(4cm) tall, by 2.5"(6.5cm) wide, by 1.5" (3.5cm) deep and the whole set together weighs 6 troy ounces.
£3,675
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Hallmarked In 1885
Hallmarked in London in 1885 by Joseph Braham, this delightful, novelty, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Match Strike, is modelled as a pig standing by his trough, mounted on a wooden base with the match strike to the front, and the pigs tail removable to use as the cigar lighter. The match strike model measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) wide, by 4.75"(12cm) deep.
£3,775
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Hallmarked In 1880
Hallmarked in London in 1880 by Jane Brownett, this very rare, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Cat Pepper Pot, is elegantly modelled, and realistically finished. The cat pepper pot measures 2.25"(5.5cm) tall, by 3.25"(8.5cm) from nose to tail, and weighs 6 troy ounces.
£3,975
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Hallmarked In 1899
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Stuart Clifford, this very rare pair of Antique, Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, are modelled as a seated Cat & Dog. Each measures roughly 2.25"(6cm) tall, by 2.25"(6cm) wide, and the pair together weigh 5.8 troy ounces.
£4,775
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Hallmarked In 1904
Hallmarked in London in 1904 by William Hornby, this wonderful and very rare, Antique Sterling Silver Bell, is modelled as a quite charming pig. The bell is operated by winding the key underneath and then pressing either the nose or the tail. The bell measures 3.25"(8cm) tall, by 6.25"(16cm) from snout to tail, by 2.5"(6.5cm) deep, and weighs 19.2 troy ounces in total.
£12,775
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