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Fine Silver, Objects of Vertu and Portrait Miniatures
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Donnington Priory
Oxford Road
Donnington
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 2JE
United Kingdom

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Fine Silver, Objects of Vertu and Portrait Miniatures

Donnington Saleroom

Auction dates
26 Mar 2015 10:00 GMT
Viewing dates
21 Mar 2015 09:00 - 12:30 GMT
22 Mar 2015 10:00 - 14:00 GMT
23 Mar 2015 09:00 - 18:00 GMT
24 Mar 2015 09:00 - 16:30 GMT
25 Mar 2015 09:00 - 16:30 GMT
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An Austrian silver coloured mounted antler cigar cutter An Austrian silver coloured mounted
Lot 359
An Austrian silver coloured mounted antler cigar cutter An Austrian silver coloured mounted
750 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese silver parcel gilt circular box and cover, no maker's marks A Chinese silver parcel
Lot 360
A Chinese silver parcel gilt circular box and cover, no maker's marks A Chinese silver parcel
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A Chinese export ivory rectangular card case A Chinese export ivory rectangular card case,
Lot 361
A Chinese export ivory rectangular card case A Chinese export ivory rectangular card case,
450 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese export ivory rectangular card case, Canton or Macau circa 1860 A Chinese export ivory
Lot 362
A Chinese export ivory rectangular card case, Canton or Macau circa 1860 A Chinese export ivory
350 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese export silver rounded square three piece tea service by Tu Mao Xing A Chinese export
Lot 363
A Chinese export silver rounded square three piece tea service by Tu Mao Xing A Chinese export
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A Chinese silver dessert service by Mei Xing, Shanghai, circa 1910-35 A Chinese silver dessert
Lot 364
A Chinese silver dessert service by Mei Xing, Shanghai, circa 1910-35 A Chinese silver dessert
850 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An early 19th century Dutch silver straight-sided navette shaped tea caddy... An early 19th century
Lot 365
An early 19th century Dutch silver straight-sided navette shaped tea caddy... An early 19th century
1,100 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A German silver model of a seated hare by B A German silver model of a seated hare by B.
Lot 366
A German silver model of a seated hare by B A German silver model of a seated hare by B.
3,600 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A German silver model of an ibex by B. Neresheimer & Sohne, Hanau A German silver model of an
Lot 367
A German silver model of an ibex by B. Neresheimer & Sohne, Hanau A German silver model of an
1,300 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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An Italian silver coloured table service by A. Cesa, Alessandria 1944-1968, An Italian silver
Lot 368
An Italian silver coloured table service by A. Cesa, Alessandria 1944-1968, An Italian silver
780 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Russian silver gilt and enamel napkin ring by Sergei Shaposhnikov A Russian silver gilt and
Lot 369
A Russian silver gilt and enamel napkin ring by Sergei Shaposhnikov A Russian silver gilt and
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 17th century Norwegian silver Volutt type spoon, unidentified maker A 17th century Norwegian
Lot 370
A 17th century Norwegian silver Volutt type spoon, unidentified maker A 17th century Norwegian
600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A 14th or 15th century Cypriot silver acorn knop spoon A 14th or 15th century Cypriot silver
Lot 371
A 14th or 15th century Cypriot silver acorn knop spoon A 14th or 15th century Cypriot silver
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A late Victorian silver navette seal box by Deakin & Francis A late Victorian silver navette seal
Lot 372
A late Victorian silver navette seal box by Deakin & Francis A late Victorian silver navette seal
140 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A Victorian silver gilt and enamel shaped oval table box by James Wakely &... A Victorian silver
Lot 373
A Victorian silver gilt and enamel shaped oval table box by James Wakely &... A Victorian silver
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Victorian silver rectangular table vesta box by Walter Thornhill & Co A Victorian silver
Lot 374
A Victorian silver rectangular table vesta box by Walter Thornhill & Co A Victorian silver
170 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Victorian silver and tortoiseshell vesta case by Thomas Johnson II A Victorian silver and
Lot 375
A Victorian silver and tortoiseshell vesta case by Thomas Johnson II A Victorian silver and
900 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Victorian silver oblong puzzle opening novelty vesta case by Thomas Johnson I A Victorian
Lot 376
A Victorian silver oblong puzzle opening novelty vesta case by Thomas Johnson I A Victorian
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An early Victorian silver small rectangular vinaigrette by Edward Smith An early Victorian silver
Lot 377
An early Victorian silver small rectangular vinaigrette by Edward Smith An early Victorian silver
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A George IV silver rectangular table snuff box by John Bettridge A George IV silver rectangular
Lot 378
A George IV silver rectangular table snuff box by John Bettridge A George IV silver rectangular
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A George III silver mounted shagreen surgeon's pocket etui, unmarked A George III silver mounted
Lot 379
A George III silver mounted shagreen surgeon's pocket etui, unmarked A George III silver mounted
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A matched set of six silver owl menu card holders, five by Asprey & Co. Ltd A matched set of six
Lot 380
A matched set of six silver owl menu card holders, five by Asprey & Co. Ltd A matched set of six
500 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A matched set of three silver vine leaf and grape wine labels by Charles... A matched set of
Lot 381
A matched set of three silver vine leaf and grape wine labels by Charles... A matched set of
280 GBP
220 - 260 GBP
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An unusual late George III silver wine label, maker's mark E. An unusual late George III silver
Lot 382
An unusual late George III silver wine label, maker's mark E. An unusual late George III silver
150 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An early 20th century crocodile skin suitcase with silver fittings by... An early 20th century
Lot 383
An early 20th century crocodile skin suitcase with silver fittings by... An early 20th century
1,700 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A pigskin rectangular travelling case with silver fittings by Asprey & Co A pigskin rectangular
Lot 384
A pigskin rectangular travelling case with silver fittings by Asprey & Co A pigskin rectangular
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300 - 500 GBP
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An Art Deco silver patent cigarette dispenser by Asprey & Co An Art Deco silver patent cigarette
Lot 385
An Art Deco silver patent cigarette dispenser by Asprey & Co An Art Deco silver patent cigarette
2,000 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A 9 carat gold rectangular cigarette case by Cartier, London 1943 A 9 carat gold rectangular
Lot 386
A 9 carat gold rectangular cigarette case by Cartier, London 1943 A 9 carat gold rectangular
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3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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An Edwardian 9 carat rose gold twin handled cup and cover by Elkington & Co An Edwardian 9 carat
Lot 387
An Edwardian 9 carat rose gold twin handled cup and cover by Elkington & Co An Edwardian 9 carat
2,200 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A gold colour mounted blue grey agate seal, unmarked, early 20th century A gold colour mounted blue
Lot 388
A gold colour mounted blue grey agate seal, unmarked, early 20th century A gold colour mounted blue
900 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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*A double-ended rock crystal cylindrical desk seal, third quarter 19th century A double-ended rock
Lot 389
*A double-ended rock crystal cylindrical desk seal, third quarter 19th century A double-ended rock
240 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A late Victorian tortoiseshell canted-rectangular box, circa 1900 A late Victorian tortoiseshell
Lot 390
A late Victorian tortoiseshell canted-rectangular box, circa 1900 A late Victorian tortoiseshell
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A group of tortoiseshell cabinet pieces, various 19th century dates: comprising A group of
Lot 391
A group of tortoiseshell cabinet pieces, various 19th century dates: comprising A group of
350 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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*Three 19th century objects, comprising: a brass desk top penknife strop Three 19th century objects,
Lot 392
*Three 19th century objects, comprising: a brass desk top penknife strop Three 19th century objects,
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Italian conch shell carved with a shaped oval figural cameo An Italian conch shell carved with a
Lot 393
An Italian conch shell carved with a shaped oval figural cameo An Italian conch shell carved with a
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A south Staffordshire enamel rectangular double-lidded snuff box, circa 1760-65 A south
Lot 394
A south Staffordshire enamel rectangular double-lidded snuff box, circa 1760-65 A south
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An unusual enamel small rectangular snuff box, circa 1765-1770, probably German An unusual enamel
Lot 395
An unusual enamel small rectangular snuff box, circa 1765-1770, probably German An unusual enamel
350 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Birmingham enamel rectangular plaque, circa 1760-65 A Birmingham enamel rectangular plaque,
Lot 396
A Birmingham enamel rectangular plaque, circa 1760-65 A Birmingham enamel rectangular plaque,
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A Birmingham enamel rectangular table snuff box, circa 1760 A Birmingham enamel rectangular table
Lot 397
A Birmingham enamel rectangular table snuff box, circa 1760 A Birmingham enamel rectangular table
220 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A pair of London enamel oval portrait plaques, circa 1760 A pair of London enamel oval portrait
Lot 398
A pair of London enamel oval portrait plaques, circa 1760 A pair of London enamel oval portrait
900 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Birmingham enamel rectangular snuff box, circa 1750-55 A Birmingham enamel rectangular snuff box,
Lot 399
A Birmingham enamel rectangular snuff box, circa 1750-55 A Birmingham enamel rectangular snuff box,
120 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Two south Staffordshire oval enamel boxes, circa 1790, one green Two south Staffordshire oval
Lot 400
Two south Staffordshire oval enamel boxes, circa 1790, one green Two south Staffordshire oval
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Viennese enamel oval pedestal urn, unmarked, circa 1900 A Viennese enamel oval pedestal urn,
Lot 401
A Viennese enamel oval pedestal urn, unmarked, circa 1900 A Viennese enamel oval pedestal urn,
290 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A group of seven portrait miniatures, including A group of seven portrait miniatures,
Lot 402
A group of seven portrait miniatures, including A group of seven portrait miniatures,
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Continental School, circa 1840 Portrait of an Austrian army officer seated... Continental School,
Lot 403
Continental School, circa 1840 Portrait of an Austrian army officer seated... Continental School,
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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French school, circa 1800 Po rtrait of a gentleman, quarter length French school, circa 1800 Po
Lot 404
French school, circa 1800 Po rtrait of a gentleman, quarter length French school, circa 1800 Po
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Style of Frans Pourbus Portrait of a lady wearing a ruff and court dress; A... Style of Frans
Lot 405
Style of Frans Pourbus Portrait of a lady wearing a ruff and court dress; A... Style of Frans
500 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Andreas Henry Groth Portrait of a gentleman in a blue coat Enamel Engraved... Andreas Henry
Lot 406
Andreas Henry Groth Portrait of a gentleman in a blue coat Enamel Engraved... Andreas Henry
900 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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Italian school, early 18th century Portrait of a gentleman before classical... Italian school,
Lot 407
Italian school, early 18th century Portrait of a gentleman before classical... Italian school,
500 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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English school, circa 1900 Portrait miniature of a lady wearing Indian or... English school,
Lot 408
English school, circa 1900 Portrait miniature of a lady wearing Indian or... English school,
120 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A group of four copy portraits The first of a lady A group of four copy portraits The first of a
Lot 409
A group of four copy portraits The first of a lady A group of four copy portraits The first of a
600 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Nathaniel Hone Portrait of a gentleman in a grey coat Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784) Portrait of a
Lot 410
Nathaniel Hone Portrait of a gentleman in a grey coat Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784) Portrait of a
1,600 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Charles Sherriff Portrait of a gentleman in a brown coat Watercolour on... Charles Sherriff (b.
Lot 411
Charles Sherriff Portrait of a gentleman in a brown coat Watercolour on... Charles Sherriff (b.
0 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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Samuel Shelley Portrait of a gentleman in a red coat Watercolour on ivory... Samuel Shelley (1750-
Lot 412
Samuel Shelley Portrait of a gentleman in a red coat Watercolour on ivory... Samuel Shelley (1750-
650 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Samuel Shelley Portrait of a gentleman in a blue coat and red neck ribbon... Samuel Shelley (1750-
Lot 413
Samuel Shelley Portrait of a gentleman in a blue coat and red neck ribbon... Samuel Shelley (1750-
900 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Samuel Shelley Portrait of a little girl with white dress and cap... Samuel Shelley (1750 1808)
Lot 414
Samuel Shelley Portrait of a little girl with white dress and cap... Samuel Shelley (1750 1808)
420 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Henry Bone Portrait of a young boy with long hair Henry Bone (1755-1834) Portrait of a young boy
Lot 415
Henry Bone Portrait of a young boy with long hair Henry Bone (1755-1834) Portrait of a young boy
580 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Nathaniel Plimer Portrait of a gentleman in a dark blue coat, with dark hair Nathaniel Plimer (1757
Lot 416
Nathaniel Plimer Portrait of a gentleman in a dark blue coat, with dark hair Nathaniel Plimer (1757
800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Adam Buck Portrait of Alexander Brand, in a dark blue coat Adam Buck (1759 1833) Portrait of
Lot 417
Adam Buck Portrait of Alexander Brand, in a dark blue coat Adam Buck (1759 1833) Portrait of
680 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Frederick Buck Portrait of a lady, half length 5.5cm x 4 Frederick Buck Portrait of a lady, half
Lot 418
Frederick Buck Portrait of a lady, half length 5.5cm x 4 Frederick Buck Portrait of a lady, half
800 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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