Vintage and Antique Silver Jewellery and Gifts.

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 design is split into three, Top third is dotty - small oxidised dots all over. The second third is two stripes of a starbust design and the bottom is high polished silver. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1921

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1921

£38.00

This beautiful antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester in 1921, by Henry Griffiths & Sons. It is prettily decorated with dots and a repeated floral design. How lovely to imagine the many different sewing projects it has been part of in its lifetime...... 1921,...

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 Bangle Bracelet, Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1956 Vintage Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet, Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1956

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Vintage Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet, Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1956

£85.00

A prettily engraved vintage sterling silver bangle, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1956. 1956, the year that Tesco opened its first self service store and Premium Bonds were launched with a £1000 prize. The bangle has a strong safe catch with the addition of a safety...

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...

Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case , Hallmarked Birmingham 1905 Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case , Hallmarked Birmingham 1905

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Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case , Hallmarked Birmingham 1905

£68.00

Wow, this dates back to 1905 - the same year as the Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bar was first produced, in Bournville, Birmingham and Aspirin was sold in the UK for the first time. These lovely little cases were used to keep matches in, to...

Larger Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case , Hallmarked Birmingham, 1913 Larger Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case , Hallmarked Birmingham, 1913

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Larger Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case , Hallmarked Birmingham, 1913

£78.00

These lovely little cases were used to keep matches in, to keep them dry and to have them to hand when they were needed. Nowadays they can can make gorgeous little keepsakes or be worn as an unusual pendant. This one dates back to 1913...

Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case , Hallmarked Birmingham 1908 Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case , Hallmarked Birmingham 1908

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Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case , Hallmarked Birmingham 1908

£72.00

These lovely little cases were used to keep matches in, to keep them dry and to have them to hand when they were needed. Nowadays they can be worn as an unusual pendant or can make gorgeous little keepsakes This vesta dates back to 1908,...

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...

Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham, 1912 Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham, 1912

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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...

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...

round napkin ring with plain polishd edging top and bottom. A plain rectangle in the centre has the letters T and J very simply engraved on it. The rest is deorated with fine wavy lines all the way around, top to bottom. Vintage Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Sheffield, 1935.

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Vintage Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Hallmarked Sheffield, 1935.

£78.00

Vintage and stylish! This vintage silver napkin ring was hallmarked in Sheffield in 1935 by Viner's of Bath St. This year is notable for the Silver Jubilee celebrations of George V, and the driving test becoming compulsory. It is still in excellent condition. It has...

silver thimble covered in starburst shaped floral design with a plain silver band at the bottom. Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1913.

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Antique Silver Thimble Hallmarked Chester, 1913.

£40.00

This beautiful antique silver thimble was hallmarked in Chester in 1913, by Charles Horner. It is prettily decorated with a repeated starburst/floral design; it is lovely to think how many different sewing projects it has been part of in its lifetime...... 1913, the year that...

Antique Georgian Silver Spoon, Hallmarked London, 1822. Antique Georgian Silver Spoon, Hallmarked London, 1822.

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Antique Georgian Silver Spoon, Hallmarked London, 1822.

£36.00

Wow, over two hundred years old! You can own a piece of history. This antique silver spoon was hallmarked in London, by John henry Lias, in 1822, during the reign of George IV. The same year that the Royal Pavillion in Brighton was finished. Just...

Antique Georgian Silver Spoon, Hallmarked London, 1828. Antique Georgian Silver Spoon, Hallmarked London, 1828.

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Antique Georgian Silver Spoon, Hallmarked London, 1828.

£42.00

Wow, nearly two hundred years old! You can own a piece of history. This antique silver spoon was hallmarked in London, by Charles Boyton in 1828, during the reign of George IV. The same year as London Zoo opened. It is simple, high polished plain...

Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1889. Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1889.

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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 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...

Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Chester, 1885. Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Chester, 1885.

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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 Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham 1890. Antique Sterling Silver Brooch Hallmarked in Birmingham 1890.

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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...