English 19th Century Martin & Hall silver plated toast rack 

An EP&S silver plated toast rack by Martin Hall & Co. (1854-1897), Sheffield, England.

A toast rack raised on 4 ball feet and leaf motif edge.

The handle also has a leaf motif and a small oval medallion which can be engraved if desired

The measurements are 13 cm high (5.11 Inch), 16 cm wide ( 6.29 Inch) and the depth is 9 cm ( 3.54 Inch)

The weight is 312 grams 

Reference # M1105

19th Century Dutch crystal with silver sugar or cacao sifter, 1890-1900

A Crystal sugar or cacao sifter with silver mounted top and lid. The crystal sifter has a diamond and fan crystal cut pattern. The silver is hallmarked with the Dutch silver hallmark "Sword" This hallmark is used in The Netherlands on silver between 1814 and 1906. There is a master sign, but it is faded. The silver lid and silver the mounted on the crystal has pearl edges. In the Netherlands this crystal is also called Wilhelmina crystal cut, after the Dutch Queen at that period. The Wilhelmina crystal cut crystal was produced between 1890 and 1910.

The measurement is 14 cm high and 7,7 cm diagonal

The weight is 344 grams

Reference # M1703

English silver match box cover by Henry Matthews, 1903

An English silver match box cover made by the silversmith Henry Matthews. This box is marked with the English silver hall marks City hall mark Birmingham (anchor) The English silver hall mark "Lion" (England) Year letter "d" for 1903. Master sign of Henry Matthews (This hall mark is used between 1894-1930). A rectangular box to slide into a match box. The silver box is open on the sides to strike the matches on the box and raised on four ball feet. The scene on the box is Reynold" Angels. Angel heads between clouds. 

The measurement is 3.5 cm high, 7.2 cm wide and the depth is 5 cm. 

The weight is 36 grams

Reference # M1712

Dutch rectangular hanging picture frame, ca. 1910

Dutch rectangular picture frame with an oval convex glass (small chip)

The silver is Dutch silver and has the hall mark "sword" (835/000 purity of silver) this sword is used from 1906 till 1953. The scene of the silver frame is in each corner two dolphins between leaf pattern.

This frame is to hang up at the wall by an eyelet hook (new)

The measurement is 9 cm high, 11,3 cm wide and the depth is 1 cm

The total weight is 102 grams

Reference # M1715

Danish silver bottle opener by Georg Jensen, ca 1950

Georg Jensen bottle opener with sterling silver handle and stainless steel head as opener. Parallel pattern, design by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen. The opener is marked with the silver hallmark of Georg Jensen (from 1945-) and Sterling Denmark and after 1953 the opener is hallmarked in The Netherlands with the Dutch hallmark "ZI" for purity of silver 925/000

The measurement is 11,5 cm long, 3,5 cm wide and the depth is 0,7 cm

The weight is 46 grams

The bottle opener is used

Reference # M1716

Silver and guilloche pill box, ca 1900

A blue silver 925/000 purity of silver with guilloche pill box

A small round pill box of 2,5 cm high with beautiful blue guilloche technique with wave pattern.

The technique is, that the silver is engraved and on the silver glass lie over the engraved metal and is fused directly to it by heat. The silver is hallmarked with 925 ( purity of 925/000 of silver) and a Master sing with the letters S.M. The box has a hinged lid and inside the pill box is it gold-plated.

The pill box shows some age wear

The measurement of this small box is 2,5 cm high and 4,5 cm diagonal.

The weight is 42 grams

Reference # M1720

19th Century Dutch silver watch key and wax seal stamp

A Dutch wax seal stamp with initials (AH) in a trumpet shape with a watch key at the end. These wax seal stamps were worn on a chain with a hook to hang on clothing. (a chatelaine). The silver is unmarked. 

The measurement is with eyelet 4.3 cm high (3.7 cm without). 

The width is 2.7 cm and the depth is 2 cm. 

The weight is 9.5 grams

Reference # M1730

A Dutch Agate and silver pastry server, by Jacob Hendrik Schouten, 1868

A Dutch silver with an Agate handle pastry server, made by Jacob Hendrik Schouten, Amsterdam. The master sign hall mark is used during 1846-1869. The server has the Dutch silver hall marks. The Lion 2 for 833/000 purity of silver, the master sign, The Minerva Head (office mark) and the Year letter I for 1868. The server has a small scoop with engraved Biedermeier floral pattern set on an agate handle with facet cut rectangular form. The server shows some traces of use. The measurement is 15.5 cm long, the width is 3.5 cm and deep 1 cm. The weight is 66 grams

Reference # M1739

Antique Dutch silver bracket with embroidered sac, 1820

A Dutch silver bracket made in 1820 with an embroidered sac. The silver is Dutch silver hallmarked with the "Lion 2" for 833/000 purity of silver, The Minerva Head with letter D for the office for Rotterdam. The Year letter "L" for the Year 1820. The maker's hallmark may be the silversmith Adolf Ort (born 1772). The silver bracket has a scene of a dolphin on each side and is also richly decorated between. On either side on the bracket there is a face with eyelets for a long silver chain. There is an eyelet in the middle of the silver bracket. This can be hung on a silver skirt hanger and also possibly instead on the skirt is to hang various silver items, such as sewing utensils. The size is 19 cm high (bracket with sac) and the total with chain is  39 cm. The width is 14 for the bracket and the lower part of the sac is 20 c.m The depth is 0.7 cm. The weight is 160 grams

Reference # M1742

Dutch silver serving spoon with openwork, 1883

Silver serving spoon from the Netherlands, dated 1883

This spoon is sturdy and can be used for multiple serving purposes. Consider serving fruit, an egg and possibly a sugar sifter. The silver spoon has the Dutch silver hallmarks. The "Lion 2" for silver purity of 833/000. The Minerva head (office letter faded) The Year letter for 1883. The maker's hallmark is a little faded, but may be the Dutch silversmith Jacob Hendrik Helweg, Amsterdam (worked 1864-1893)

The measurement is 21 cm long, 5,5 cm wide and the depth is 4 cm (spoon high flat)

The weight is 66 grams

Reference # M1743

Dutch silver pill box, 1852

A Dutch silver small cartouche-shaped pill box with engraved symbol decor on the lid. The silver box has a hinged lid. The box is Dutch silver hallmarked with Lion 2 (833 /000 purity of silver)

The silver hallmark Minerva head with letter M (office mark) for Schoonhoven. The master sign is faded. 

The Year letter is s for the Year 1852 

The measurement is 1 cm high, 5 cm wide and the depth is 5 cm. 

The weight is 24 grams

Reference # M1755

Dutch silver serving sauce spoon by Jan de Groot, 1871

Silver serving sauce or gravy spoon from the Netherlands, dated 1871

The handle of the spoon is engraved in Biedermeijer style. The silver spoon has the Dutch silver hallmarks. The "Lion 2" for silver purity of 833/000. The Minerva head (office letter faded) The Year letter M for 1871. 

The silversmith maker's hallmark is for Jan de Groot (used from 1851-1886) Rotterdam

The measurement is 15 cm long, 8 cm wide and the depth is 5 cm 

The weight is 38 grams

Reference # M1759

Small Dutch 19th Century Silver Lodderein or Snuff Box by Dirk de Gilde Koppenol

A Lodderein box or a snuff box in rectangular shape with filigree motif 

The Silversmith is Dirk de Gilde Koppenol (The Netherlands)

He used this silversmith hallmark in the period from 1847-1889, Schoonhoven

The small  box has the Dutch silver hallmark "Sword" on top of the lid. This "sword" was used during 1813-1906

The Minerva head or office with letter M for Schoonhoven. The "Lion 2" (833/000 purity of silver)

The Year letter is on the bottom, but not visible, because it is behind the filigree.

The measurements are 4 cm high, 3,8 cm wide and the depth is 3,3

The weight is 34 gram.

Reference # M1760

English silver and crystal jam holder by William Hutton & Son Ltd, 1916

A silver holder with two crystal jars with lids. The square crystal jar has two ribbed lines on the side. One lid has a crack in the crystal of the lid. There are two hooks on the front. As an example shown in the photos, there are cardboard cards with the names of which fruit the jam is in the crystal.(cards not included) The holder is made of silver by William Hutton & Son Ltd. (1896-2006). A flat silver plateau, raised on four ball feet. In the middle is the holder to carry with on top the handle. On each side of the handle are the holders for the crystal jars. The silver is hallmarked with the English silver hallmarks. The Crown for Sheffield. The English Lion and the Year letter Y for 1916. 

The measurement is 17.5 cm high, 17 cm wide and the depth is 6.3 cm. 

The weight is 934 grams. 

Shows traces of use

Reference # M1763

Spanish small silver shell dish, 1970s

A Spanish silver dish in the shape of a shell, raised on three dolphin feet. A female figure sitting on the edge of the shell, serving as a handle. The dish is hall marked with the Spanish silver hall mark and the Assay office mark with the Maker's registration number. B for Barcelona and number 291. The Spanish silver hall mark is the mark used after 1934 and is 915/000 purity of silver.

The measurement is 6 cm high, 9,2 cm wide and the depth is 9 cm

The weight is 60 grams 

Reference # M1766

Dutch silver with agate serving spoon by Antonius Hendrikus der Kinderen, 1865

A silver spoon with an agate handle made by the silversmith Antonius Hendrikus der Kinderen 's-Hertogenbosch. The spoon was used to serve wet fruit. The spoon is fully hallmarked with the Dutch silver hallmarks .The master mark for Antonius Hendrikus der Kindren (hall mark used from 1845-1868). Minerva Head (office) with letter k for Den Bosch. The Dutch Lion 2 for 833/000 purity of silver. The Year letter f for the Year 1865. 

The measurement is 25 cm long, the width is 7,5 cm and deep 3 cm. 

The weight is 70 grams

Reference # M1767

19th Century Dutch silver miniature coffee pot by J.M. van Kempen & Zonen

A miniature children's toy silver coffee pot made by J.M. van Kempen & Zonen in Voorschoten (The Netherlands). The coffee pot has Dutch silver hallmarks. The Master Mark of J.M. van Kempen & Sons, used during 1858-1924. The silver hallmark "Sword" 835/000 purity of silver. This Sword was used from 1814 to 1906, so this pot was made between 1858-1905. 

The measurement is 6.3 cm high, 7 cm wide and the depth is 4.5 cm. 

The weight is 38 grams

Reference # M1771

Dutch silver miniature tea kettle by Vos & Kempen Begeer, 1921

A miniature children's toy silver tea kettle with swing handle, made by Vos & Kempen Begeer, Voorschoten (The Netherlands). The tea kettle has Dutch silver hallmarks. The Master Mark of Vos & Kempen Begeer, used during 1920-1931. The silver hallmark "Lion 2" , with 835/000 purity of silver. The Minerva head (office, assayers mark) with letter C for The Haque.

The measurement is 7,5 cm high, 9 cm wide and the depth is 6 cm. 

The weight is 88 grams

Reference # M1772

Dutch 18th Century Fob seal with coat of arms

A Dutch 18th Century silver (unmarked) fob seal pendant in shape of two dolphins connected around their necks. The signet has a Dutch coat of arms

A lacquer seal/signet to seal a letter or deed

Signets are wax stamps, also called cachet or hand seal

The measurement of the signet is 2,8 cm high( without eyelet), 2,4 cm wide and the depth is 2 cm. 

The weight is 17,5 grams

Reference # M1787

Dutch silver with agate serving spoon by Franciscus Jacobus de Leeuw, 1869

A silver spoon with an agate handle made by the silversmith Franciscus Jacobus de Leeuw, 's-Hertogenbosch. The spoon was used to serve wet fruit. The spoon is fully hallmarked with the Dutch silver hallmarks .The master mark for Franciscus Jacobus de Leeuw (hall mark used from 1867-1879). Minerva Head (office, assayer mark) with no letter  (faded) The Dutch Lion 2 for 833/000 purity of silver. The Year letter k for the Year 1869. 

The measurement is 26 cm long, the width is 7 cm and deep 1 cm. 

The weight is 60 grams

Reference # M1777

Dutch silver with agate serving spoon by C.F. Wewer, 1981

A silver spoon with an agate handle made by the silversmith C.F. Wewer, 1981, Schoonhoven. The spoon was used to serve cake or pie. The spoon is fully hallmarked with the Dutch silver hallmarks .The master mark for C.F. Wewer (hall mark used from 1968-present). Minerva Head (office, assayer mark) with letter M for Schoonhoven. The Dutch Lion 2 for 835/000 purity of silver. The Year letter w for the Year 1981

The measurement is 22 cm long, the width is 5,6 cm and deep 0,8 cm. 

The weight is 48 grams

Reference # M1778

Dutch silver with agate sugar spoon by Jacob van der Ree, 1856-1886

A silver sugar spoon with an agate handle made by the silversmith Jacob van der Ree. The spoon is fully hallmarked with the Dutch silver hallmarks. The master mark for Jacob van der Ree (hall mark used from 1856-1886). The silver hallmark "Sword" used between 1814-1906. So this spoon dates between 1856-1886

The measurement is 15,7 cm long, the width is 3,7 cm and deep 1 cm. 

The weight is 16 grams

Reference # M1779

Dutch silver small bowl by Heerens, Schoonoven, 1956

A Dutch small silver bowl in oval hammered and lobed shape raised on an oval lobed foot with two scrolled ears with a swan's head on each side and various engravings. The bowl, made by P & J.W. Heerens during the period (Hallmark) 1931-1984. The bowl also has the Dutch hallmarks "Lion II". This is the Dutch Lion for silver and has the 835/000 purity of silver. The hallmark "Minerva head" with letter M for Schoonhoven. Under the foot of the bowl is the mark "M2" (Assay office, Schoonhoven) (used between 1941-1967). The "Year letter"  W for the Year 1956. 

The measurement is 7 cm high, 17 cm wide and the depth is 9.2 cm. 

The weight is 106 grams

Reference # M1793

Chinese Nyonya Peranakan set of belt with buckle and bracelet, ca 1900

Belts like this one were worn in the early twentieth century by Peranakan Chinese women in Indonesia (The nonyas), especially in Singapore, but also in Malacca and Penang. The belt, buckle and bracelet made of silver were worn by brides

The set consists of a buckle and matching belt with 23 panels and a bracelet with 6 panels. Each panel, including the buckle, is decorated with peacocks, flowers and leaves and engravings.

The panels are connected by silver rings.

Neither the buckle nor the belt or bracelet have hallmarks or maker's marks. 

The set is checked with test water 

The measurement of the buckle is 8 cm x 7,5 cm. 

The belt is approx. 88 cm long and 4 cm high. 

The bracelet is approx. 20 cm round (long) and 3 cm high

1 Inch = 2,54 cm

The total weight is 258 grams

Reference # M1794