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A SILVER-GILT AND TRANSLUCENT ENAMEL PROCESSIONAL CROSS SPANISH, CIRCA 1370-1400
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Processional Crosses

Processional Crosses. A processional cross is a crucifix or cross which is carried in Christian processions. Such crosses have a long history: the Gregorian mission of Saint Augustine of Canterbury…
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A pair of George III silver candlesticks by J. Roberts & Co., Sheffield 1812
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Candlesticks

Candlesticks. A candlestick, chamberstick, or candelabrum (plural: candelabra) is a device used to hold a candle in place. The name "candlestick" derives from the purpose of the device as a…
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Antique Chinese jade and silver snuff bottle
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Snuff Bottles

Snuff Bottles. Tobacco was introduced by the Portuguese to the court at Beijing some time during the mid- to late-16th century. It was originally smoked in pipes before the establishment…
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A set of four George IV silver wine bottle coasters, Benjamin Smith, London, 1820
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Bottle Coasters

Bottle Coasters. Coasters were in popular use by the 1750s. They were invented to enable guests to slide decanters or wine bottles across the table without scratching the surface. They also…
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A gilt key wind open face pocket watch, Rigaud, Geneva, circa 1790
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Pocket Watches

A pocket watch (or pocketwatch) is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed to a wristwatch, which is strapped to the wrist. They were…
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A Victorian silver and rose gold buckle bracelet
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Bangles

Bangles are traditionally rigid bracelets, originating from the Indian subcontinent, which are usually made of metal, wood, glass or plastic. They are traditional ornaments worn mostly by women from the…
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Silver thimble with silver-gilt lining which is mounted with enamelled filigree
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Silver Thimbles

Silver Thimbles. Thimbles are usually made from metal, leather, rubber, and wood, and even glass or china. Early thimbles were sometimes made from whale bone, horn, or ivory. Natural sources…
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Six buttons; enamelled sterling silver
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Silver Buttons

Functional buttons with buttonholes for fastening or closing clothes appeared first in Germany in the 13th century. They soon became widespread with the rise of snug-fitting garments in 13th- and…
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ilver, gold and sapphire vanity case, 1950s
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Compacts

Compacts date from the early 1900s, a time when make-up had not gained widespread social acceptance and the first powder cases were often concealed within accessories such as walking sticks,…
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A pair of George V novelty silver-gilt and enamel 'Dutch Doll' sugar tongs, Cohen & Charles, London, 1911
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Sugar Tongs

Sugar tongs were designed to pick up cubes of sugar and date back to the mid eighteenth century. They are sometimes referred to as sugar nips, however, sugar nips were…
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