RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 2nd March, 2020
20th Century Italian silver chess set pieces on silver plated stand, one set richly gilt, the elaborately decorated board inlaid with blue and white marble. The game pieces hallmarked "800" (800 standard), Maker (37/N), SACCO UMBERTO.
Reference Number: B6234
19th Century Victorian silver-gilt & diamond set perfume bottle atomiser, shaped as a bunch of flowers in a crystal vase, the gilt flowers set inside with old cut diamonds, the silver bouquet is removable and contains the atomiser inside, it ingeniously works by pressing the flower.
Hallmarked English Silver (925), London, year 1884 (I), Maker EHS for Edward H Stockwell.
Reference Number: B6228
19th Georgian Silver large table snuff box, impressive size and heavy gauge, cover chased in high relief with astreet pedlar wearing a feathered hat, holding up a jug and bottle, carrying his wares suspended fron a strap, a busy tavern scene in the background and richly gilt interior.
Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1820 (e), Maker's mark J.I for John Linnit.
Reference Number: A6163