Good original condition no evidence of repairs or restoration. Overall scuffs and scratches as to be expected with age. A couple of minute nicks to the bowl edge, surface wear to the underside of the bowl at the contact point of where it lays.

Fine original condition with no evidence of repairs or restorations. Scuffs, scratches, and minor wear as expected with age. Rare examples

Original condition with no evidence of repairs or restoration. Overall scuffs and scratches and wear as expected with age. Nicely hallmarked, owners’ initials still crisp. Wear, bends, and distortion to the tines, which is often the case, this can be seen in the photos.

Good original condition, no evidence of repair or restorations. Repousse still crisp and detailed. Small impression to the repousse work below the thistle decoration. Foot rim slightly deformed, one bend where it has obviously been dropped in its life. The repousse decoration at the lower join of the handle is pushed in, we believe this to be original in order for the handle to sit true and part of the silversmith’s intention. A marvellous example.

Good original condition, no evidence of repair or restorations. Some of the highlights of the repousse work slightly rubbed as expected with age. A very minor bend to the foot rim, internal gilt wash rubbed and partially present. A handsome example would benefit from light clean.

Good original condition, no evidence of repair or restorations. Some of the highlights of the repousse work slightly rubbed as expected with age. Nicely marked to the base. Frosted glass liner is definitely old, unsure if original however this fits nicely. Areas especially behind the handle at the top of where the handle is attached and in various repousse decorations show that this piece was originally silver gilt.

Good original condition, no evidence of repair or restorations. Some of the highlights of the repousse work slightly rubbed as expected with age. Liner appears to be original. A nice example that would benefit from a light clean.

Internal gilt wash rubbed and partially present. Engraving in overall good condition but lightly rubbed as to be expected with age. Internal evidence showing a small section of the lower bellied section of the tankard has been internally hammered out from a drop/dent, this appears to have been done professionally. Would benefit from a light clean.

Stand in good original condition with no evidence of repairs or restoration. Minor scuffs and scratches as expected with age. Would benefit from a clean and polish. Decanter bottles appear to be original to the stand, one with a chip to the rim of the foot. One stopper appears to be a replacement as it is slightly smaller and sits a little lower in the bottle. A very nice example.

Good original condition, no evidence of repair or restorations. Nicely marked to the base, areas of the base showing scratch silver testing patches. Internal gilt wash present but rubbed. Engraving crisp. Frosted finish to the ground of the cup and areas on the handle head finial show evidence that this was most likely frosted gilt finish. A lovely example. Original leather case slightly worn but lovely to still be with the cup.

Good original condition, no evidence of repair or restorations. Engraved owners’ initials slightly rubbed. General scuffs and scratches as expected with aged. Case in good condition. A very nice original example.

Good original condition, no evidence of repair or restorations. The tip slightly bent from where it may have been dropped. The edge to the right-hand side of the engraved dedication rough with minor dents due to impact damage. A bend where the trowel plate is attached to the foot of the handle. Trowel appears to have been used to pry something up causing the bend. As can been seen in the images at the 10 o’clock position a small delamination in the silver, this is not present on the reverse side of the trowel. Would benefit from a light clean and polish. Hallmarks to the silver collar fitting the turned wooden handle. The trowel plate appears to be silver as there is no evidence of base metal showing in rubbed areas.

Good original condition, no evidence of repair or restorations. A tight hairline crack running through a portion of the cameo on the left-hand side running through the emu’s neck and terminating at the back legs. Egg is still sound and secure. Some blue discoloration to the back edge of the ebonised plinth possibly from colored sticky tape. Would benefit from a clean and polish. Malachite base in good order. Overall, a lovely example that would benefit from a light clean

Original condition, no repairs or restoration. Very minor dents to the mouth of the spout, gauze present. Strainer with remnants of gilt finish. Minor scuffs and scratches as to be expected. A very nice example.

Good original condition, no evidence of repair or restorations. Minor scuffs and scratches as expected with age. The Egg in good order, no cracks or damage. An impressive piece. Remnants of gilt wash to the interior. Overall, would benefit form a light clean and polish.

Good original condition, no evidence of repair or restorations. Minor scuffs and scratches as expected with age. Some rubbing and scuffs to the internal gilt wash. A band of tarnish/discoloration as a band radiating around the upper portion of the bowl. This is most likely to the bowl being stored within another bowl. Would respond well to a clean and polish.

Good original condition, no evidence of repair or restorations. Minor scuffs and scratches as expected with age. Hallmark rubbed and some definition rubbed due to polishing. Buildup of polishing compound in the crevasses. One leg and the bar rest of which it sits is bent so this leans over to one side. This could possibly be straightened. Original pin cushion worn and dry.

Fine original condition and shows signs of very little use. Lips of the bowls crisp and even, very minor scuffs and scratches on the bowls. Rather tarnished and would benefit from a clean.

Original condition no repairs or restoration, general scuffs and scratches as to be expected with age. Hinges tight and lids shut as designed. All stones original with no damage. The larger squared corner box with very minor dent to lower front right corner. Inside of both, discoloured and slightly corroded from containing matches. Both would respond well to light clean and polish. Marks are clear and perfectly legible, but on a scuffed surface.

Sadly, egg has been damaged and restored.

William Drummond & Co. Australian silver circular vesta; Lid snaps tightly and is well aligned. Minor scuffs and scratches and showing signs of use. Small dimple dent at the 4 o’clock position around the engraved initials. Stricker slightly corroded as these are inset steel. Monogram fine and firm, detail slightly rubbed. No additional marks, a nice example. William Drummond & Co. Australian silver circular vesta; Smaller nut with crack running from lid to the top of the applied shield. Another small shrinkage crack to the reverse side from the upper hinge running 1/3 down. Nut still solid and secure as are the mounts. Hinge sturdy and secure, lids shuts neatly. A lovely example with good colour and patination. Inside lid stamped ‘FINCKH STG SILVER’; Larger Nut in good condition with fine patination. No shrinkage cracks or damage. Base striker firm and secure. Lid mount with scuffs and scratches as expected with age. Front mounting pin a later brass replacement. Hinge solid and secure, lid snap shut tightly. Lid engraved ‘C.H.H. FROM C.E.H. 1880’, inside of the lid stamped ‘T.T.J & SON’. Three very nice examples.

Good original condition, no evidence of repair or restorations. Minor scuffs and scratches as expected with age and use. Minor rubbing to the hallmarks. Very nice original examples. No damage to mention.

Good original condition, no signs of damagae or restoration, slight scuffs and scratches to the surface as to be expected with age, a nice example.