Spring Catalogue Sale - Day One

A Silver Nutmeg Grater], of plain oblong shape with cut corners, {by T & J Phipps, 1820, 48mm} {See illustration} £500-800

A Silver Vinaigrette], with relief of Newstead Abbey, with floral borders and engine turned sides and base, {by Taylor & Perry, Birmingham, 1835...

A Silver Vesta Case], modelled as a violin case with detailed catches and handle, maker's mark not clear, {Birmingham 1890, 72cm} {See illustrat...

An Unusual Cast Silver Model of a Hind Quarter], probably of beef, with well detailed hide, bone and muscle structure, with suspension loop, {probably

A Silver Gilt Figure of a Crouching Fox], tails extended, {by Vanders, 1981, 24cm, 24oz} £200-300

A Regency Gold Watchguard], of three strands of close curb pattern with engraved fittings and ring, with four items dependant £150-250

A Silver Napkin Ring], moulded as a duck, with flattened base, {Birmingham 1938} {See illustration} £140-160

A Silver Pin Cushion], moulded as a seated bear,{Birmingham 1920, 37mm} £140-160

A Silver Trinket Holder], with a mother-of-pearl shell upon two wheels drawn by an ostrich with pin cushion back, {maker's mark not clear, Birmi...

A Silver Pin Cushion], modelled as a bulldog, {Birmingham, 1907}; and , as an elephant, {by Saunders & Shepherd, 1905} (2) {See illustration}