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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1888.
£42.00
This handsome antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester in 1888, but made by Constantine & Floyd of Caroline St. Birmingham. 1888 was the year that Jack the Ripper was terrorising London 😨 It is attractively decorated in a Princess May style design and plain dimpling,...
Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1904
£45.00
This handsome antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester in 1904 by Charles Horner. 1904, during the reign of Edward VII, the year that number plates were introduced on cars and a speed limit of 20 mph was introduced. The thimble is simply decorated with...
Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1909.
£38.00
This handsome antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester in 1909, by Charles Horner. It is attractively decorated in a geometric design, lovely to think how many different sewing projects it has been part of in its lifetime...... It is in good condition, treasured by...
Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1913.
£42.00
This beautiful antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester in 1913, by Henry Griffiths and Sons. It is prettily decorated with a repeated small hexagonal design; it is lovely to think how many different sewing projects it has been part of in its lifetime...... 1913,...
Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1913.
£45.00
This beautiful antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester in 1913, by Charles Horner. It is prettily decorated with a 'Princess May' style pattern with a diamond cut border at the bottom. The Princess May design is so called as it was used in a...
Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1900.
£42.00
This delicate antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1900, by James Fenton of Great Hampton Street. The same year that the Queen Mum was born and a stone fell at Stonehenge. It is very prettily decorated with a dotty crown, and a geometric...
Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Chester by Charles Horner in 1918
£38.00
This attractive antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester by Charles Horner in 1918. This year sees the end of the First World War after four years, the beginning of the Interwar period, and a major advance in women's suffrage. The thimble is simply decorated...
Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Chester, 1916
£42.00
This attractive antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester by Charles Horner in 1916. A year that was dominated by the First World War and noted for the Easter Rising in Ireland. The thimble is attractively decorated within two sections, the top is repeated dots...
Antique Silver Topped 'Hair Tidy', Hallmarked in London, 1910
£60.00
A silver topped glass pot that is well over 100 years old and still looking marvellous! What is a hair tidy I hear you ask! Well in the Victorian and Edwardian eras, and beyond, they were commonly used by ladies to store hair that was...
Antique Silver Topped Glass 'Tidy Pot' Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1921
£70.00
Shiny silver, sparkly glass and a Deco design, wonderful! This pretty, elegant glass pot has a high polished sterling silver lid and an interesting diamond cut Deco swag pattern in the glass. It was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1921 by (wait for it!) Cornelius Desarmeaux...
Antique Silver Topped Glass Dressing Table Tidy, Hallmarked in Chester, 1912.
£78.00
Wow, over 100 years old and still looking beautiful! This elegant glass pot has a high polished sterling silver top. It was hallmarked in Chester in 1912. It is the perfect place to keep your precious little treasures. 1912, the year that Lawrence Oates, a member...
Antique Silver Treble Clef Brooch, Hallmarked Chester 1909 by Charles Horner.
£70.00
A particularly elegant sterling silver pin brooch from the late Edwardian era, this music inspired pin might well have adorned the jacket of Sir Edward Elgar! Made by Charles Horner & Co and hallmarked in Chester in 1909, it could today enhance the lapel of...
Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham 1890.
£45.00
Brooches have been a popular piece of jewellery for many years, in fact they are having a resurgence at the moment, so it is wonderful to find an antique brooch that is still stylish in modern times. This attractive antique silver brooch was hallmarked in...
Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1834.
£58.00
It's interesting that brooches are trending in the jewellery world at the moment and yet we can find one dating back 190 years! This attractive antique silver brooch was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1834. Styles may have changed but it is easy to appreciate how...
Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1889.
£48.00
What a lucky find! This attractive antique silver brooch was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1889. It has a pretty design incorporating a horseshoe. Victorians were very superstitious, so many pieces of jewellery included a horseshoe as a sign of good luck. In really good condition...
Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Chester, 1885.
£45.00
Although brooches are so on trend at the moment, they have been worn for many years. This beauty has been around for 129 years and looks as good as new. This attractive antique silver brooch was hallmarked in Chester in 1885. Styles may have changed...
Antique Sterling Silver Ladle, Hallmarked London, 1834.
£125.00
This ladle is 190 years old. Just imagine what it may have seen in its time, what occasions it has graced. Maybe it was used for a dinner at a grand country house! This antique silver ladle was hallmarked in London in 1834, by Randall...
Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham, 1912
£50.00
What an unusual and thoughtful present this would make for a Wedding, Engagement, Anniversary or New Home gift. In excellent condition, it was hallmarked in 1912 in Birmingham. This was the year that Lawrence Oates, a member of Scott's South pole expedition left the tent saying, "I...
Antique Sterling Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Chester, 1905.
£38.00
This delicate antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester in 1905, by Henry Griffiths and Sons. The same year that Cadburys produced their first ever Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bar, Chelsea Football Club was founded, and Aspirin was first sold in the UK. It is...
Antique Style Long Peridot Drop Earrings.
£105.00
Inspired by antique Indian jewellery these gorgeous green peridot earrings will bring cheer, catch the eye, and add a little bit of boho chic to your look. Pretty Peridot, the birthstone for August, is considered a joyful, warm, friendly stone that can ease anger and jealousy...
Antique Style Silver Bead and Peridot Bracelet
£59.95
A charming bracelet with pretty Peridot stones. It has been designed and handmade exclusively for us at Smithsonia by Emily Merrix. Emily has combined these cheerful gemstones with antique style silver beads for an alluring look with a touch of boho chic. Peridot is the...
Apatite and Silver Earrings With Gold-Plated Beads by Emily Merrix.
£31.95
These attractive earrings have been specially designed and made for Smithsonia, using a pretty combination of the mesmerising blue hues of apatite, oxidised silver beads and beautiful bright gold-plated silver beads. Apatite is believed to improve energy and enthusiasm. The total drop is 4.5 cm,...
Apatite, Amazonite and Decorative Silver Earrings by Emily Merrix.
£35.95
These unusual earrings have been specially designed and made for Smithsonia, using a pretty combination of the greeny blue hues of kyanite and apatite, as well as bright silver beads. Long, delicate and totally lovely! Apatite is believed to improve energy and enthusiasm. Amazonite, named...
Applique Handmade Phone Case.
£14.95
A lovely soft, handmade cover for your hard edged high tech iPod or mobile phone. Big enough to fit an iPhone 6 it is also great for your reading or sun glasses. It has been designed with an applique finish and freehand machine embroidery. Has...