A Victorian silver oblong puzzle opening novelty vesta

A late Victorian novelty silver vesta case modelled as a brazil nut. Hallmarked Spink & Son (John Marshall Spink), London 1896. Height measuring 5.3 cm, weight 40 grams.

A VICTORIAN SILVER VESTA WITH SECRET OPENING by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1892 Rounded rectangular form with reeded sides, engraved with a monogram. 5.5cm long overall, 3.8cm wide.

A Victorian silver vinaigrette, the oblong form with scalloped rim, engine-turned decoration, name engraved cartouche and opening to a silver-gilt interior with scroll pierced grille. Hallmarked Frede

Hallmarked silver vesta case, Victorian novelty roulette swivel fob and a metal tag marked '229' to back with portcullis to front

A Victorian silver vinaigrette, the small oblong form with engine-turned decoration, scalloped edge, vacant cartouche and opening to a silver-gilt interior with foliate pierced grille. Hallmarked Geor

A group of two sterling silver items consisting of a very good Victorian Period sterling silver combination vesta case /sovereign case, the oblong body showing engraved foliate motifs and a blank cart

A VICTORIAN SILVER NOVELTY VINAIGRETTE AND SCENT FLASK, by Sampson Mordan II, London 1873, in the form of a hunting horn, the hinged circular cover opening to reveal a gilded interior and pierced gril

A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER VESTA AND SOVEREIGN CASE COMBINATION by William Hair Haseler, Birmingham 1898, plain rectangular form with suspension loop, the push-button opening a sprung sovereign holder. 8

A Victorian novelty silver combination vinaigrette modelled as barrel, the initialled body with dual hinged ends opening to a silver-gilt vinaigrette with pierced grille and glazed panel to the other

Handsomely crafted tea caddy box of mounded oblong form with hinged cover opening. Lidded removable compartment within with ample storage. Mounted atop 4 bun style feet. Silver tone keyhole. Box opens

Handsomely crafted box of mounded oblong form with hinged cover opening. Mounted atop 4 bun style feet. Silver tone keyhole. Estate fresh condition. Having appropriate wear consistent with age. Hinges

Handsomely crafted tea caddy box of mounded oblong form with hinged cover opening. Lidded removable compartment within with ample storage. Mounted atop 4 bun style feet. Silver tone keyhole. Box close

A Victorian novelty brass sewing / needlework keep / case modelled as an egg with banded detail, opening to reveal a silver thimble hallmarked Chester 1899, maker Charles Horner, and a spool of thread

A Victorian silver novelty bull's eye lantern combination vinaigrette and sewing etui by Sampson Mordan & Co., London 1873, chased overall with scroll foliage, twin handles and a monogrammed glass len

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER NOVELTY PEPPER POTS, by Edward Charles Brown, London 1875, each in the form of an owl. (2) 7cm high, 2.8 troy ounces gross

A VICTORIAN SILVER NOVELTY EQUESTRIAN SET by Jane Brownett, London, 1883 With two boots, a jockey cap, and stirrup handle on a horseshoe with a wood base; height 3 1/2in (9cm).

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER NOVELTY PEPPER POTS MODELLED AS KNIGHT'S HELMETSGEORGE UNITE & SONS, BIRMINGHAM 1876With a hinged visor and circular base7cm (2 3/4in) high125g (4 oz)

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER NOVELTY PEPPERS, by Sampson Mordan II, London 1882, in the form of acorns with leaves. (2) Approximately 8cm wide, 1.6 troy ounces gross

A RARE VICTORIAN SILVER NOVELTY PEPPER POT, by Henry Wilkinson & Co, Sheffield 1879, in the form of a champagne cork, the screw cover to the base with registration lozenge, gilded interior. 4.8cm high

A Pair of Victorian Silver Novelty Shakers in the Form of Miceindistinct English hallmarks, "RC" sponsor's mark, 19th century. 2 1/2 in. 3.32 total troy oz. From the Collection of Mr. Stephen A. Stutt

Sheffield 1888, maker Atkin Bros. Individual; letters spelling "TOAST" on a plain rectangular base. 205 gm. Length 11 cm by 10.5

A VICTORIAN SILVER NOVELTY MENU HOLDER, by Frederick James Ross, Sheffield 1898, depicting 'The Trusty Servent' of Winchester College. 5.5cm high

A pair of Victorian silver novelty harlequin sugar tongs formed as a figure wearing a harlequin costume holding aloft handles formed as coiled snakes. Hallmarked London 1893, with import mark and impo

A silver novelty vesta case formed as a crescent moon with face, hallmarked London 1997, maker David A. Bowles. Approx. 2" long