Vintage and Antique Silver Jewellery and Gifts.

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...

Shiny silver thimble decorated in two ways. The top half has a repeated dot indentation all over with the dots looking darker than the rest. The bottom half has delicate star shapes all round. There is a clear hallmark on the high polished rim. Vintage Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1931.

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Vintage Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1931.

£36.00

This pretty vintage silver thimble was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1931, by Henry Griffiths and Son.  The same year as The Highway Code was first published and the Abbey Road studios were opened in London - by Edward Elgar. It is prettily decorated with dots...

Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1913. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1913.

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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...

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 diamond shaped sections, come with star flowers cut in and others with a spotty design. Arranged in rows around the glass in alternate designs. Pair of Antique Glass and Silver Salt Cellars, Hallmarked London 1908.

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Pair of Antique Glass and Silver Salt Cellars, Hallmarked London 1908.

£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...

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 diamond shaped sections, come with star flowers cut in and others with a spotty design. Arranged in rows around the glass in alternate designs. Pair of Antique Glass and Silver Salt Cellars, Hallmarked Birmingham 1912.

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Pair of Antique Glass and Silver Salt Cellars, Hallmarked Birmingham 1912.

£65.00

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 to be...

Small cut glass bowls are topped with a bright shiny silver rim, about a sixth the size of the bowl. The glass is cut with three rows of designs. Each row has alternate X design and a clear egg shape. A clear hallmark is on show. Pair of Antique Glass and Silver Salt Cellars, Hallmarked London 1921.

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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 to be...

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...

Vintage Deco Style Engine Turned Cufflinks, 9ct Gold on Sterling Silver. Vintage Deco Style Engine Turned Cufflinks, 9ct Gold on Sterling Silver.

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Vintage Deco Style Engine Turned Cufflinks, 9ct Gold on Sterling Silver.

£72.00

Add a touch of Deco styling with these vintage engine turned cufflinks. Made with 9ct gold on sterling silver, the distinctive design makes a stylish statement using the precise clear lines and geometric shapes typical of the Deco era.  They were made by Henry Griffiths...

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...

Heavy Vintage Sterling Silver Cufflinks, Hallmarked in Birmingham 1975. Heavy Vintage Sterling Silver Cufflinks, Hallmarked in Birmingham 1975.

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Heavy Vintage Sterling Silver Cufflinks, Hallmarked in Birmingham 1975.

£85.00

Gift a touch of vintage charm with these superb quality engine turned cufflinks. Made from sterling silver in Birmingham in 1975 by Deakin and Francis. With a classic chain link and an engine turned design on one side, you can add a modern twist by...

Pair of Round Antique Silver Napkin Rings, Hallmarked in Chester in 1908. Pair of Round Antique Silver Napkin Rings, Hallmarked in Chester in 1908.

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Pair of Round Antique Silver Napkin Rings, Hallmarked in Chester in 1908.

£98.00

What a find! Well over 100 years old and in wonderful condition. This stylish pair of antique napkin rings was hallmarked in Chester in 1908 and beautifully engraved by Joseph & Richard Griffin.  1908, during the reign of Edward VII, was the year that the...

Round Vintage Sterling Silver and Marcasite Brooch. Round Vintage Sterling Silver and Marcasite Brooch.

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Round Vintage Sterling Silver and Marcasite Brooch.

£40.00

This is a real beauty. It shines and sparkles ( the photo doesn't do it justice) in an elegant manner.  This brooch is formed of sterling silver decorated with finely set quality marcasites in a classic design. A great find for us, a lovely opportunity...

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...

Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1900. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1900.

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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 Chester, 1919. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1919.

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1919.

£30.00

This attractive antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester in 1919, by Charles Horner. It is prettily decorated with square dots and a repeated floral design, lovely to think how many different sewing projects it has been part of in its lifetime...... 1919 was a...

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Silver heart shaped padlock pendant. It has 4 'screw' markings , two on each side, one below the other. and a key shape keyhole. Attached to a silver chaon with a plain silver bail. Larger Vintage Silver Padlock Pendant Hallmarked Birmingham, 1980

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Larger Vintage Silver Padlock Pendant Hallmarked Birmingham, 1980

£43.95

What a lovely find! An attractive vintage silver padlock pendant, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1980 by Henry Owen of Caroline Street. The padlock mechanism still works well but to make it safer we have added a new bail to thread through the (new) silver snake...

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 Vintage Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1926.

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

£58.00

Real style in such wonderful condition at 98 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...

Single Celtic Design Vintage Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1942. Single Celtic Design Vintage Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1942.

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Single Celtic Design Vintage Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1942.

£64.00

This stylish vintage silver napkin ring was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1942 by Lanson Ltd of Pemberton Street.  1942, the country was dominated by the Second World War with bombing raids on many of our major cities and rationing in force. The napkin ring is...

 The top half of the thimble has repeated little dots, the bottom half has  a swirl design that looks a little like a zip. The bottom band is plain shiny silver with a visisble hallmark. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1881

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1881

£42.00

This thimble is over 140 years old and yet looks quite contemporary. It was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1881, by James Fenton of Great Hampton St Birmingham.   In 1881, during the reign of Queen Victoria, the Natural History Museum opened in London. It is attractively decorated...

The design is split into three, Top third is dotty - small oxidised dots all over. The second third  is two stripes of a flower design and the bottom is high polished silver. Vintage Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1930.

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Vintage Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1930.

£42.00

This pretty vintage silver thimble was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1930, but made by Northern Goldsmiths & Co. of Newcastle upon Tyne. The same year as The Times published its first crossword! It is prettily decorated with dots and a repeated floral design, lovely to...

silver thimble is covered with little hexagonal shapes, the insides of which are almost black. The hallmark is visiable on a plain silver band on the bottom. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1913.

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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,...