- MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF BOOKS ON METALWORKApproximately
MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF BOOKS ON METALWORKApproximately ten books.
Including:
J. Starkie Gardner, F.S.A., Old Silver-work: Chiefly English from the XVth to the XVIIIth Centuries
Leroy Thwing, ed., Old Lamps of Central Europe and Other Lighting Devices
Christopher Bangs, The Lear Collection: A Study of Copper-Alloy Socket Candlesticks, A.D. 200-1700
Carl Mayer de Rothschild, Orfèvrerie Allemande Flamande, Espagnole, Italienne: Pierres Dures Montées Provenant de l'Ancienne Collection de Feu M. le Baron Carl Mayer de Rothschild
Katharine Gibson, The Goldsmith of Florence: A Book of Great Craftsmen
The largest 16 x 12 3/4 x 3 in.
Condition
Overall good condition, a couple with tears and losses to the covers. One with broken binding. No further information available for this lot.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- SIX JOHN STONE STERLING SILVER SANDWICH
SIX JOHN STONE STERLING SILVER SANDWICH KNIVES, AND SIX THE GOLDSMITHS AND SILVERSMITHS COMPANY COFFEE SPOONS Six John Stone sandwich knives, marked on the handle, John Stone hallmark/ Sheffield/Sterling/ date code for 1896" 6 ¾"L. Presented in a grained box with button closure, velvet and satin lined marked: "Harrods London S W." Six The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Art Deco style coffee spoons, marked on the reverse, "The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths hallmark/London/Sterling/ date code for 1935/ Jubilee mark" 4 ¼"L. Presented in a grained box with button closure, velvet and satin lined marked "By appointment to HM The King. The Goldsmith and Silversmith Company LTD. 112 Regent Street London. W.1". Total weight 7.19 toz.
- A pair of George III silver Old English
A pair of George III silver Old English pattern table spoons by Hester Bateman London 1778 a set of four George V silver Old English pattern table spoons by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company London 1910 and seven George III and later silver Old English pattern table spoons various dates and makers (combined weight 29ozs)
- A set of six George V silver Old English
A set of six George V silver Old English pattern dessert forks by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company London 1910 three ditto dessert spoons three George III silver Old English pattern dessert spoons by F.H. London 1801 and a pair of Victorian silver fiddle and shell pattern dessert spoons by W.E. London 1843 (combined weight 22ozs)
- A George V silver christening mug with
A George V silver christening mug with flared rim and gadrooned foot 4ins high London 1924 by The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Ltd (engraved to front) a late Victorian silver six division rectangular toast rack 5ins x 2.75ins x 4.5ins high Sheffield 1896 by R.M. & C.B. and a small selection of silver items various (combined weight 18ozs)
- FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER BOOK, THE TREASURE
FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER BOOK, THE TREASURE HUNT OF S-18...Antique adventure novel; Tim Murphy set out to recover a sunken boat for fortune, but encounters dangers along the way.
Graham M. Dean (1904 - 1974) known for his mystery novels. #AntiqueBooks
Artist: Graham M. Dean
Issued: 1934
Dimensions: 1"L x 5"W x 7.5"H
Edition Number: First Edition Manufacturer: The Goldsmith Publishing Company
Country of Origin: United States
Condition:
Good
- SET OF FOUR ELIZABETH II STERLING SILVER
SET OF FOUR ELIZABETH II STERLING SILVER CANDLESTICKS W...SET OF FOUR ELIZABETH II STERLING SILVER CANDLESTICKS WITH GILT SHADES, HALLMARKED, BY STUART DEVLIN, LONDON, 1986, the short circular cup on a conical neck tapering to a textured cylindrical stem flaring to a conforming pad foot, verso hallmarked with silversmith's initials oval "SD," London's lion passant, assay office leopard's head, and "M" for 1986, total approximate weight: 22.765 ozt; fitted with a removable gilt metal reticulated cylindrical shade, total height: 13 7/8", diameter: 5 7/8". Includes original dated sales receipt, "STUART DEVLIN 90 ST JOHN STREET LONDON EC1M4EH," "8/7/86." Note: Stuart Devlin (Australian 1931-2018) a widely recognized and awarded metalworker and silver/goldsmith whose works included Australian 1966 50 cent coin, Sydney 2000 Olympics coins, and various medals/awards. His move to England saw his designs expand to interior furnishings, sculptures, jewelry, tabletop candlesticks, candelabras, bowls, and Christmas boxes followed by Easter egg boxes. Eventually his talented accomplishments gained him recognition by Queen Elizabeth II with a Royal Warrant and by the Goldsmiths Company, as well as being awarded by the Australian and English governments. Mr. Devlin passed in West Sussex at age 86.
Condition:
Some have few very tiny scratches but overall are in good condition. A few shades have some minor gilding wear but are in good condition. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- 1799-1820 BRITISH STERLING SUGAR CUBE
1799-1820 BRITISH STERLING SUGAR CUBE TONGS (2)Featured in this lot are two 1799-1820 British sterling sugar cube tongs made by two different silversmiths. The first sugar cube tong was made by John Lias in London around 1800-1818. John Lias first started in the silversmith industry when he worked as a buckle-maker. After starting his firm in 1791, he started to focus on making fine, sterling kitchenware and utensils. In 1818 he took his son as his partner in the firm, Henry Lias I, and they were joined from 1823 to 1837 by another son, Charles. The sugar cube tong shows a solid sterling construction with embossed designs throughout the entire piece. The designs show intricate detail and feature embossed initials at the top reading, "TRM". On the inside of the tongs, the artists hallmark can be seen stamped into the sterling reading, "IL", along with a lion passant indicating the quality of the silver and a right facing kings face indicating it was made under King George III. The sugar cube tongs show good condition overall with no signs of obvious damage present. They measure 5 1/2" L x 1 3/16" W x 3/4" H. The second sugar cube tong was made by Stephen Adams II in London in 1799. Stephen Adams I was a goldsmith, loriner and warden of the Goldsmiths Company but retired in 1790 when his son, Adams II, entered his first mark. The sugar cube tongs feature a solid sterling construction with embossed designs throughout the entire piece. The tongs feature stampings on the inside of the handles, showing the makers mark "SA", a right facing kings head indicating it was made under King George III, a lion passant showing the quality of silver and the letter "D" showing the year it was made (1799). The sugar cube tongs show good condition overall with no signs of obvious damage present. The tongs measure 5 1/2" L x 1 1/8" W x 5/8" H. The collective weight of the tongs is 55 grams.
- HESTER BATEMAN SILVER SUGAR BASKET,
HESTER BATEMAN SILVER SUGAR BASKET, LONDON, 1789, TOGETHER WITH A HESTER BATEMAN SILVER CREAMER, LONDON, 1787HESTER BATEMAN Silver Sugar Basket, London, 1789, together with, a HESTER BATEMAN Silver Creamer, London, 1787 basket length: 5 1/2 in., height: 3 3/8 in., weight: 4 ozt.; creamer height: 6 1/4 in., weight: 3.3 ozt.; total weight: 7.3 ozt. Provenance: Estate of a Southeastern Massachusetts Lady. Other Notes: Hester (Needham) Bateman (1708-1794) became the wife of the goldsmith John Bateman in 1732. They had 6 children and when her husband died in 1760, Hester took over the family business which became a prominent 18th century London silversmithing company. Hester's sons, daughter-in-law, grandson, and great-grandson became the legacy that kept the Bateman family silversmithing company active until the mid 19th century. Condition:
- HESTER BATEMAN SILVER TEAPOT, LONDON,
HESTER BATEMAN SILVER TEAPOT, LONDON, 1782HESTER BATEMAN Silver Teapot, London, 1782, height: 5 1/2 in.; weight: 14.3 ozt. Provenance: Estate of a Southeastern Massachusetts Lady. Other Notes: Hester (Needham) Bateman (1708-1794) became the wife of the goldsmith John Bateman in 1732. They had 6 children and when her husband died in 1760, Hester took over the family business which became a prominent 18th century London silversmithing company. Hester's sons, daughter-in-law, grandson, and great-grandson became the legacy that kept the Bateman family silversmithing company active until the mid 19th century. Condition: Condition: three of four small dimple dents to body near handle. Size overall: height: 5 1/2 in., length: 9 3/4 in., width: 3 5/8 in. Size body: height: 3 7/8 in., length: 5 1/8 in., width: 3 5/8 in. Capacity: 25-30 ozt. (approx five 6 oz. cups)
- HESTER BATEMAN SILVER COFFEE POT, LONDON,
HESTER BATEMAN SILVER COFFEE POT, LONDON, 1786HESTER BATEMAN Silver Coffee Pot, London, 1786, height: 13 1/2 in.; weight: 28.3 ozt. Provenance: Estate of a Southeastern Massachusetts Lady. Other Notes: Hester (Needham) Bateman (1708-1794) became the wife of the goldsmith John Bateman in 1732. They had six children and when her husband died in 1760, Hester took over the family business which became a prominent 18th century London silversmithing company. Hester's sons, daughter-in-law, grandson, and great-grandson became the legacy that kept the Bateman family silversmithing company active until the mid 19th century. Condition:
- (24) EDWARDIAN STERLING & MOP FRUIT
(24) EDWARDIAN STERLING & MOP FRUIT FLATWARE(lot of 24) English Edwardian sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit or dessert service flatware, Frederick C. Asman & Company, c.1907-1908, Sheffield hallmarks, ferrules hallmarked for Yates Brothers, including: (12) knives, (one) with restoration to handle, (one) with later ferrule, 7 1/8"l, (12) forks, (two) with imperfections to handles, 5.75"l, housed in fitted oak box, satin liner marked for retailer Wilson & Gill, The Goldsmiths, 139 Regent Street, London, some wear to exterior box, approx 2.25"h, 12"w, 9.75"d, 4.5lbs total (for shipping purposes only)