Vintage and Antique Silver Jewellery and Gifts.

Round convex shaped napkin ring in very shiny silver. In the centre front is a plain silver rectangle surrounded by delicate engraving of flowers and swirls. Single Engraved Antique Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham, 1899

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Single Engraved Antique Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham, 1899

£45.00

A stylish way to bring a little bit of history to your home! A lovely shape, very shiny and exquisitely engraved, with a clear cartouche ready for you to have engraved. This antique silver napkin ring was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1899, the same year...

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...

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...

Shiny wide silver bangle with a double helix design on a textured background on the front half. One trand of the helix is plain the other has a leaf design . Vintage Patterned Helix Design Silver Bangle Bracelet, Hallmarked in Birmingham 1972.

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Vintage Patterned Helix Design Silver Bangle Bracelet, Hallmarked in Birmingham 1972.

£110.00

A fantastic vintage silver bangle, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1972, by Bracelon of Hylton Street. The same year as David Bowie introduced us to Ziggy Stardust! It has an unusual double helix design, with a smartly designed fastening clasp (patented by the maker), is a...

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...

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...

Small Scalloped Antique Sterling Silver Spoon, Hallmarked London, 1851. Small Scalloped Antique Sterling Silver Spoon, Hallmarked London, 1851.

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Small Scalloped Antique Sterling Silver Spoon, Hallmarked London, 1851.

£78.00

Wow, over 170 hundred years old! You can own a little piece of history. This antique silver spoon is a little gem. Small, delicate, beautifully decorated and in wonderful condition. It was made by George William Adam of Hosier Lane, Smithfield, London, and hallmarked in...

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...

Shiny silver thimble decorated with a repeated dot indentation all over except for the high polished rim. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1906.

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1906.

£40.00

This attractive antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1906 by James Fenton. 1906 was quite a year. There was a heatwave, Swansea experienced an earthquake, there were rail crashes in Salisbury and Grantham, London Underground opened both the Bakerloo Line and the Piccadilly...

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...

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...

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...

A n oval sterling silver brooch with a round detail featuring a floral design, inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh's work. Oval Vintage Sterling Silver Charles Rennie Mackintosh Inspired Brooch.

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Oval Vintage Sterling Silver Charles Rennie Mackintosh Inspired Brooch.

£62.00

This pretty brooch was made circa 1999 in Glasgow and hallmarked in Edinburgh. The design was inspired by the work of Arts and Crafts designer and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, particularly famous for The Glasgow School of Art. The brooch features two of his most...

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...

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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...

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...

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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...