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The top and bottom rims have a very detailed design of flowers and leaves. There are then two plain polished silver stripes and a central swirly design. Single Oval Antique Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Chester, 1911

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Single Oval Antique Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Chester, 1911

£68.00

Well over hundred years old and still looking good! 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 1911 in Chester, the same year as George V was crowned....

Octagonal silver napkin ring. Top and bottom is an engraved stripe with dashes and shading finished with 2 horizontal lines. The middle section is plain polished silver. Octagonal Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1926.

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Octagonal Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1926.

£58.00

Real style in such wonderful condition at 100 years old! An unusual vintage silver napkin ring, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1926 by John Rose of Hockley Street. The same year as the first K2 red telephone box was introduced, chiefly in the London area. It has...

Silver thimble, the main body and top are covered in repeated small dots looking darker silver.At the bottom are three silver stripes that go around the thimble and a high polished rim. Vintage Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1977

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Vintage Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1977

£38.00

This attractive vintage silver thimble was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1977 by James Swann & Co. 1977, the year that Fleetwood Mac released 'Rumours', the Ford Fiesta first went on the market and Queen Elizabeth celebrated her Silver Jubilee. The thimble is stylishly decorated with a...

Vintage Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1975 Vintage Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1975

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Vintage Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1975

£38.00

This attractive vintage sterling silver thimble was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1975, the year we had snow in June, the first episode of Fawlty Towers was shown and Queen released Bohemian Rhapsody. The thimble is stylishly decorated with a repeated dots at the top and...

Small cut glass bowls are topped with a bright shiny silver rim, about a quarter the size of the bowl. The glass is cut with two rows of X markings with a diamond shape of little dots between each cross. Small cut glass bowls are topped with a bright shiny silver rim, about a quarter the size of the bowl. The glass is cut with two rows of X markings with a diamond shape of little dots between each cross.

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Pair of Antique Glass and Silver Salt Cellars, Hallmarked London 1921.

£48.00

Attractive table accessories from an elegant bygone era. Salt cellars used to pay an important role on the dining table when salt was seen as an expensive commodity - the closer you sat to the salt cellar, the more important you were deemed by the...

Each cufflink is formed of two identical  8 sided shapes, a sort of rounded rectangle with angles. The pattern is 5 stripes, on the outer sides are narrow vertical stripes, then two plain sections and the middle is a fine trellis design. The two halves are joined by a chain. Striped Vintage 1950's Engine Turned Cufflinks, 9ct Gold on Sterling Silver.

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Striped Vintage 1950's Engine Turned Cufflinks, 9ct Gold on Sterling Silver.

£65.00

Add a touch of vintage charm with these 1950's engined turned cufflinks. Made with 9ct gold on sterling silver, the interesting striped design makes a stylish statement, and they come with a touch of history that will impress any fashion enthusiast. They were made in...

Each cufflink is formed of two identical 8 sided shapes, a sort of rounded rectangle with angles. The pattern is 5 stripes, on the outside are two narrow plain stripes, then trwo wider stripes with a delicate trellis design and in the middle is a plain stripe with a single line down the centre. The two halves are joined by a chain. Eight Sided Vintage 1950's Engine Turned Cufflinks, 9ct Gold on Sterling Silver.

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Eight Sided Vintage 1950's Engine Turned Cufflinks, 9ct Gold on Sterling Silver.

£55.00

Gift a touch of vintage charm with these fine engine turned cufflinks. Made with 9ct gold on sterling silver, the smart striped design makes a stylish statement with an added touch of history. Made in the 1950s, these cufflinks have been well loved and worn....

Silver thimble with high polished rim in the bottom and a repeated dot over the rest. The dots are darker grey in appearance. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Chester by Charles Horner in 1918

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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...

Vintage Child's Silver Thimble By Henry Griffith and Sons, Birmingham. Vintage Child's Silver Thimble By Henry Griffith and Sons, Birmingham.

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Vintage Child's Silver Thimble By Henry Griffith and Sons, Birmingham.

£36.00

This cute vintage silver thimble was made in Birmingham by Henry Griffiths & Sons, and is the perfect size for a first thimble. The earliest dated child's thimble comes from the 12th or 13th Century and was found near Salisbury. This thimble is prettily decorated...

Shiny silver thimble decorated in 3 ways. The top has star shapes, or possibly star shaped flowers, the middle is a repeated waffle like design and the bottom third is plain and high polished. Vintage Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1978

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Vintage Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1978

£36.00

This attractive vintage silver thimble was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1978 by James Swann & Co. 1978, the year the first IVF baby was born, the Yorkshire ripper was still terrifying the north of England and we celebrated our first May Day bank holiday. The thimble...

Antique Silver Topped 'Hair Tidy',  Hallmarked in London, 1910 Antique Silver Topped 'Hair Tidy',  Hallmarked in London, 1910

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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...

A jar shaped glass pot, topped by a shiny silver lid. The glass is decorated with deco style swags and bows design in the top half, plain at the bottom. Antique Silver Topped Glass 'Tidy Pot' Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1921

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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 Sterling Silver Ladle, Hallmarked London, 1834. Antique Sterling Silver Ladle, Hallmarked London, 1834.

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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...

Shiny silver thimble decorated with a repeated dot indentation all over except for the high polished rim. Antique Sterling Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Chester, 1905.

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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...

Shiny silver thimble with three shiny silver bands around the rim at the bottom and all-over dimpling on the rest. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1904

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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...

Vintage Silver 'Dorcas' Thimble Made in Chester by Charles Horner. Vintage Silver 'Dorcas' Thimble Made in Chester by Charles Horner.

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Vintage Silver 'Dorcas' Thimble Made in Chester by Charles Horner.

£38.00

A 'Dorcas' Thimble is a steel lined silver thimble made by the famous Charles Horner. Two Birmingham companies produced their own versions, naming them 'Dreema' and 'Doris'. It is simply decorated with a repeated dot motif and is in excellent condition. How lovely to think...

5 different wooden lace bobbins, all different shapes and patterns stand in a solid rectangular pale wood block with a horizonyal striped effect. Found Objects Sculpture

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Found Objects Sculpture

£45.00

Handmade exclusively for us here at Smithsonia, this little work of art is a celebration of the simple beauty of objects from domestic life in days gone by. It has been crafted from antique and vintage lace-making bobbins set onto a base of birch ply...

5 different wooden lace bobbins, all different shapes and patterns stand in a solid rectangular pale wood block with a horizontal striped effect. Found Objects Sculpture With Lacemaking Bobbins.

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Found Objects Sculpture With Lacemaking Bobbins.

£45.00

Handmade exclusively for us here at Smithsonia, this little work of art is a celebration of the simple beauty of objects from domestic life in days gone by. It has been crafted from antique and vintage lace-making bobbins set onto a base of birch ply...

5 different wooden lace bobbins, all different shapes and patterns stand in a solid rectangular pale wood block. Wooden Desk Sculpture With Lacemaking Bobbins.

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Wooden Desk Sculpture With Lacemaking Bobbins.

£45.00

Handmade exclusively for us here at Smithsonia, this little work of art is a celebration of the simple beauty of objects from domestic life in days gone by. It has been crafted from antique and vintage lace-making bobbins set onto a base of solid oak...

5 different wooden lace bobbins, all different shapes and patterns stand in a solid rectangular pale wood block. Desk Sculpture With Lacemaking Bobbins.

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Desk Sculpture With Lacemaking Bobbins.

£45.00

Handmade exclusively for us here at Smithsonia, this little work of art is a celebration of the simple beauty of objects from domestic life in days gone by. It has been crafted from antique and vintage lace-making bobbins set onto a base of solid oak...

A brightly polished silver pot with a hinged lid and lined with a royal blue glass liner. The pot is oval in shape and has an elegant handle on one side with scrolls where it joins the pot. There is a central knob on the lid.
The pot is decorated with detailed repeated pierced shapes around the top and bottom of the pot. The hallmark is clearly visible on one side of the pot. Antique Silver Condiment Pot with Glass Liner, Hallmarked Sheffield 1921.

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Antique Silver Condiment Pot with Glass Liner, Hallmarked Sheffield 1921.

£168.00

Grace your dining table with a touch of elegance from the 1920s.  This beautiful silver condiment container with its original blue glass liner has elegance in abundance; with lovely detail, from the pierced pattern around the top and bottom, the stripes on the scrolled handle,...

Set of black and beige chess pieces on a light background Wooden St George's Chess Set and  Hand Crafted Board.

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Wooden St George's Chess Set and Hand Crafted Board.

£148.00

A very handsome quality chess set with a finely crafted board. The board is new, finely hand-crafted in Birmingham. It is made from Birch and Oak, the black squares having been stained.  It is finished with a Liberon Wax polish. The wooden St George's chess...

Clear glass bottle with silver lid on a beige background Antique Silver Topped Glass Pot,  Hallmarked in London, 1843.

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Antique Silver Topped Glass Pot, Hallmarked in London, 1843.

£68.00

An elegant antique to bring a touch of history and style to your home. This handsome glass pot, with a 'Lighthouse' design, has a high polished sterling silver top, with ornate cut-out patterns. It was hallmarked in London in 1843 by Edward, John and William...

Five Art Deco Silver Topped Glass Pots,  Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1934 Five Art Deco Silver Topped Glass Pots,  Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1934

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Five Art Deco Silver Topped Glass Pots, Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1934

£195.00

Bring the style and elegance of a bygone era to your home with this beautiful collection of five silver-topped glass pots. Each bottle is of a different size and shape, but they share the same engine-turned decoration to the silver tops, and a beautifully engraved...