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A THOMAS WEBB AND SONS STYLE TWO COLOUR SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1884
Posted inBirds Bottles Silver Information Silver Items Subjects in Silver Swans

Swan Scent Bottles

Swan Scent Bottles. This post has a gallery and information on scent bottles either in the form of swans or with swan decoration. Thomas Webb and Sons made some excellent…
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Posted inBirds, Bottles, Silver Information, Silver Items, Subjects in Silver, Swans
An Edwardian silver novelty pin cushion, as a pig
Posted inAnimals Pigs Pin Cushions Sewing Implements and Accessories Silver Information Silver Items Subjects in Silver

Pig Pin Cushions

Pig Pin Cushions. Pin cushions in the form of pigs are an excellent way to start a collection of novelty pin cushions. They are probably one of the most frequently…
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Posted inAnimals, Pigs, Pin Cushions, Sewing Implements and Accessories, Silver Information, Silver Items, Subjects in Silver
Deakin and Francis silver makers mark
Posted inBirmingham Silver Makers Silver Information Silver Makers

Deakin & Francis Ltd

Deakin & Francis were founded in 1786 and is still in operation today. It is still owned by the Deakin family. They currently specialise in gentlemen's cufflinks. Their mark consists…
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Posted inBirmingham Silver Makers, Silver Information, Silver Makers
International Silver Co. "LIGHTHOUSE" COCKTAIL SHAKER
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Cocktail Shakers

Cocktail shakers were extremely fashionable in the 1920s and 1930s and most were designed in the popular Art Deco style. Sterling silver cocktail shakers were much rarer.
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Tankard,1649 Images based on printed designs by Dietrich Mayer
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Tankards

Tankards. A tankard is a form of drinkware consisting of a large, roughly cylindrical, drinking cup with a single handle. Tankards are usually made of silver, pewter, or glass, but…
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Holger Rasmussen Danish Silver Makers Mark
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Holger Rasmussen

Holger Rasmussen was a Danish silversmith based in Copenhagen and operating between 1945 - 1956. His designs were mostly of clean lines. Below are some examples of his work and…
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Tiffany and Co silver makers mark circa 1860
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Tiffany & Co

Tiffany & Co was founded in New York in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany, initially as stationery and fancy goods store on Broadway, styled Tiffany & Young 1837-1841, when it…
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Watson Company Silver Makers Mark
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Watson Company

The Watson Company was founded around 1874 by Clarence L. Watson, Fred Newell, Charles Cobb, Samuel Gould and W.A. Battey. The company made some excellent silverware and examples are shown…
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A set of six George III silver-gilt teaspoons and a pair of sugar tongs, one spoon stamped 'SH', otherwise unmarked, circa 1820
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Teaspoons

Teaspoons. A teaspoon is a small spoon suitable for stirring and sipping the contents of a cup of tea or coffee, or adding a portion of loose sugar to it.…
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Royal. A Victorian silver presentation salver, Paul Storr for Storr & Mortimer, London, 1838
Posted inSilver Information Silver Items Tableware

Platters

Silver Platters. A platter is a large type of dishware used for serving food. It is a tray on which food is displayed and served to people. Its shape can…
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