Vintage and Antique Silver Jewellery and Gifts.

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 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...

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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.

£68.00

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...

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 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,...

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....

Single Sterling Silver Antique Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham, 1898 Single Sterling Silver Antique Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham, 1898

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Single Sterling Silver Antique Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham, 1898

£65.00

What a glamorous, pretty old lady! This antique silver napkin ring was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1898, during the reign of Queen Victoria and when the first escalator in the UK was introduced in Harrods.  It is finely and delicately engraved with silver beading on...

The top two thirds od the silver thimble is covered with little dots, the bottom third is plain high polished silver with a horizontal indent between the two. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1918.

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmingham, 1918.

£42.00

This handsome antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1918, by Henry Griffiths & Sons. 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...

ilver thimble with two different designs in two halves. The top is lots of little dots, the bottom is larger flower design, a little like a chrsanthemum. Their is a plain silver band around the bottom. The hallmark is clear. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Chester, 1916

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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...

Silver thimble with a square geometric design hammered in to the top two thirds an a starburst effect design in a stripe underneath that. The very bottom is plain high polished silver. The top of the thimble also has a pretty flower design covering it. Late Victorian Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1900.

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Late Victorian Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1900.

£42.00

This delicate antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1900, by Henry Griffiths & Sons, during the reign of Queen Victoria. The same year that the Queen Mum was born, and a stone fell at Stonehenge. It is very prettily decorated with both a...

Silver thimble- the main body is covered with small indentations, the inside of which are darker than the rest of the thimble, almost black. The bottom is a high polished plain rim. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmimgham, 1889.

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Birmimgham, 1889.

£42.00

This handsome antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1889, by S.Blackensee & Sons . 1889, during the reign of Queen Victoria, was the year that Birmingham was granted the status of a city, despite not (at that time) having an Anglican cathedral, which...

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

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

£65.00

A real beauty in such wonderful condition at 98 years old! An unusual vintage silver napkin ring, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1926 by George Unite & Sons of Caroline Street. The same year as the first K2 red telephone box was introduced, chiefly in the...

Pair of Antique Glass and Silver Trinket Pots, Hallmarked London 1923. Pair of Antique Glass and Silver Trinket Pots, Hallmarked London 1923.

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Pair of Antique Glass and Silver Trinket Pots, Hallmarked London 1923.

£60.00

Attractive accessories from an elegant bygone era, they would be so useful to pop your earrings, rings or cuff-links into at the end of the day. Each pot is made from cut glass topped with a sterling silver rim. Both are in very good condition...

Antique Silver Topped Glass Dressing Table Tidy,  Hallmarked in Chester, 1912. Antique Silver Topped Glass Dressing Table Tidy,  Hallmarked in Chester, 1912.

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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...

Plain shiny silver oval shaped napkin ring with an ornate S engraved on the narrow front. Single Antique Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Sheffield, 1897

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Single Antique Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Sheffield, 1897

£70.00

What a glamorous old lady! This antique silver napkin ring was hallmarked in Sheffield in 1897, the year that Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, and the Tate Gallery first opened. It has a very stylish shape with a high polished finish. A very ornate...

Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1834. Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1834.

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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...