Welcome to Peebles Auction House online only auction. The saleroom is closed to public during auction, viewing is the day before on Friday 10th. We can't accept payment for lots until the auction is finished. Invoices will be sent out shortly after the auction. We are open after the auction has finished till 5pm for collections. Our next auction is 15th January

9ct Hallmarked Gold Ring roughly scratched initials. HS Maker Birmingham 2013 1.19g approx ring size O

GO ON PROPOSE THIS XMAS!! 18ct Hallmarked Gold Ring wedding band Birmingham HA Maker weight 3.25g approx ring size Z+1

375 stamped pretty Yellow Gold Ring with lilac stone weight 3.2g approx

Attractive Fully Hallmarked 9ct Gold Ring with yellow stone(possibly quartz) weight gross 2.10g approx ring size M/N

Two signet rings, one 18ct stamped Birmingham ring size Q weight 2.2g approx, the other with initials(which are indistinct) engraved on the top of the ring, 375 stamped yellow/rose gold ring size P/Q weight 2.65g approx

15 carat Birmingham Hallmarked yellow gold ring size k, missing stone - weight 3.6g

375 stamped yellow gold ring size N, set with a rectangular garnet, 5.20g gross weight

18 carat stamped gold ring size M, set with oval green jadeite style stone, gross weight 2.90g

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER! A Beautiful 18ct stamped white gold and DIAMOND(tested) set in platinum ring - the nine diamond setting is in floral form, one larger centred diamond surrounded by 8 smaller diamonds - a beautul ring! weight 1.5g ring size M

DIAMONDS ARE A GIRLS BEST FRIEND! 18ct yellow gold stamped with PLAT stamped diamond set in platinum ring, with three SUBSTANTIAL large set DIAMONDS(tested) - a beautiful 'sparkle' - ring size M - gross weight

A most unusual 2 part ring, one side diamonds (tested), the other a blue stone surrounded by diamonds (tested) size U gross weight 2.8g

A nice 750 white gold ring with a blue stone centred possibly a sapphire gross weight 1.97g ring size J

A STUNNING 18 stamped yellow gold Emerald and Diamond studded dress ring size S with 12 diamonds - 21 Emeralds gross weight 7.12g approx - central large Emerald measures 0.5cm square approx - A beautiful example!

DIAMONDS ARE A GIRLS BEST FRIEND! 750 (18ct) stamped yellow gold with 10 small diamonds(tested) with two central blue topaz style oval stones weight gross 3.75g approx ring size M

A nice 18 stamped and Hallmarked diamond(tested) and garnet ring with larger centred garnet, ring size O, one small garnet is missing - gross weight 3.22g approx, with also a nice 750 stamped white and yellow gold diamond ring - with a nice diamond - diamond measures 3mm wide approx - gross weight 2.78g - the ring has been carefully cut by a jeweller to remove it from a finger, hence a small repair required. Ring Size P

ATTRACTIVE 'Yellow Metal' Ring with Three red stones weight 3.29g

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER! A STUNNING pair of unmarked 'yellow metal' diamond(tested) and sapphire earrings, eight diamonds surrounding a beautiful blue SAPPHIRE - gross weight 2.72g approx

Three pairs of gold stud earrings - 1 pair of 750 (gross weight 5.0g) plus 2 pairs of 9ct knotted design (gross weight 4.8g)

Collection of pearl earrings most stamped 9ct, two pairs yellow metal

375 stamped yellow gold SCOTTISH THISTLE brooch set with three amethyst stones depicting the flowers of the thistles - dimensions 4cm x 2.5cm - weight gross 5g approx

A VINTAGE 375 stamped yellow flora gold pin brooch with safety chain and safety pin, studded with seed pearls 1.26g gross weight

A 9ct stamped yellow gold antique framed CAMEO BROOCH - dimensions 3.5cm height x 2.5cm wide approx - gross weight 4.385g approx

UNUSUAL! A REGAL LOT! Birmingham Hallmark 375 stamped yellow gold depicting heraldic shields? on a crown theme. - weight 2.30g - 3cm length approx

Gold Victorian Momento 'Yellow Metal' Mori brooch with lock of Hair. Named on back, David Evans 1841. Approx. 28mm, weighs 5.90g. Note that although the brooch is in excellent condition the pin is a much later replacement. No hallmarks but tests as gold rather than pinchbeck.

An 15c stamped bar brooch (8cm long) with seed pearls and a long yellow metal safety chain (38cm) gross weight 6.6g

Rare large Scottish Kilt pin in the form of a sword and shield inset with semi precious stones. Carries a full Victorian Diamond Registration Mark for March 1848. Substantial and rare piece of High Victorian Scottish Jewellery measuring 10cm tall with intact pin. Evidence of minor older repairs to stone on shaft.

Cased Victorian Scottish Gold kilt pin. Just over 6cm with working pin. 4.6g in weight. Lovely bloodstone agate shaft No hall mark but previously tested to 15ct.

Birmingham Hallmarked 375 stamped pair of cufflinks, plus one other 'half' disc of a cufflink, see pic, - weight 3.1g approx

Gold 9ct Masonic Cufflink Set in James Inglis of Hawick original Box. Weight 8.8g in excellent condition

Gold 9ct Masonic Cufflink Set in McCulloch of Galashiels original Box. Weight 9.5g in excellent condition

A 375 stamped yellow gold child's snap-shut bracelet weight 4.2g - inner dimension when closed 5.5cm diameter - a few dents on this item are evident - see pics

A snap bracelet stamped 375 (7cm dia), gross weight 21.3g

A gold 375 charm bracelet with 7 charms, six of which are stamped 375, bracelet length approx 18cm, gross weight 35.5g

Small collection of four Hallmarked YELLOW GOLD charms to include a Dolphin, The Ark, Mermaid and a Pagoda, total weight 9.30g approx

An attractive 19cm long Aztec key bracelet stamped 585, gross weight 4.0g

A STUNNING! gold bracelet stamped 585 20cm long, gross 17g weight

An 375 stamped snap bracelet approx 6cm dia, gross weight 9.6g

A VICTORIAN snap-shut 375 Birmingham Hallmarked bangle - bangle is cracked and will require repair if to be worn - weight 5.30g approx and 6.5cm diameter

A 575 stamped gold chain necklace 50cm long gross weight 7.7g

A LOVELY! 750 stamped gold chain approx 44cm long, gross weight 11.2g

Two 9k yellow gold stamped pieces to include a broken necklace and an intricate bracelet, 2.88g approx for both pieces, also three broken 'yellow metal' charm pieces 1g approx weight, and two further 'yellow metal' chains 5g approx

14ct Gold line bracelet 8" Hallmarked 14K JAS Weight 2.3g

STUNNING! 14ct yellow gold and platinum LAPPONIA necklace - purchased in 2007 from a top class jewellers Catherine Jones of Cambridge for £2706 - original receipt attached in the pics

9ct Gold rope link chain 17" Hallmarked 1986 'M' London - clasp and chain in good condition Weight 3g

A 375 stamped yellow gold bracelet with feature inter-linking feature with four small blue stones - this bracelet requires a small repair - nice quality! - gross weight 3.69g approx

NICE QUALITY! A Birmingham Hallmarked 375 stamped crucifix pendant weight 1.79g approx, with a 'yellow metal chain' weight 5.5g approx

A 9k stamped white gold pendant with central small diamond(tested) gross weight 1.65g approx with also a 14k stamped white gold palm tree form pendant on a 925 stamped neck chain gross weight 2.76g gross approx

A 375 hallmarked London 1977 gold ingot (3.5cm long) on a chain 375 stamped (56cm long) gross weight 5.7g

A 375 stamped Hallmarked pendant disc 1.93g, 375 stamped Maltese cross pendant, 925 stamped Peruvian deity pendant

Hallmark partially rubbed/worn/ yellow gold wedding band weight 1.67g approx - ring size N - with also a 'yellow metal' love-heart pendant 1.45g approx

A 1909 EDWARDIAN stamped/cut-out pendant from a coin in 'yellow metal' with a charming small sapphire blue stone inset - dimension 2.5cm diameter, weight 4.32g approx with also a small gilded 1902 Edwardian three pence coin made into a pendant with a small purple amethyst style stone inset - gross weight 1.51g approx

A VINTAGE CORAL beaded bracelet stamped 800 SILVER including a yellow metal safety chain - dimensions 6.5cm width x 5.5cm height approx - gross weight 18.25g approx

A nice AMBER graduated bead necklace with two charming SUPER QUALITY amber brooches, one of which is silver 925 stamped 4cm length approx each

A nice ORIENTAL JADE bead necklace with white metal screw clasp - 50cm length approx

A 2.28ct NATURAL CITRINE in an orangey yellow colour complete with certificates etc

A 2.55ct white oval cabuchon OPAL complete with certification from IDT

The saleroom is closed to the public during the live auction, we will be open for collection after the auction finished until 5pm. Invoices will be sent out shortly after the auction finishes. Please pay as soon as you can, bank transfers are preferred and can be done anytime including over the weekend through online banking. Please also collect as soon as you can as we have limited space, storage charges will be charged after Thursday 16th December unless by prior arrangement. Our next auction is 15th January

Longines Evidenza L27014 Automatic", case No. 33405907. Made in the early 2000s. Fine, tonneau shaped, large (40x35mm dial), water resistant, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with shaped three button chronograph, registers, day/date and three sub dials. The watch is in immaculate condition and unworn, still carrying the original strap clasp plastic protectors. Box has wear inside and out and the instruction manual is not present. ''Elegance is an Attitude''

FABULOUS Must de Cartier PL 25586 Vermeil gold plated ladies wrist watch - QUARTZ movement - ARGENT 925 CARTIER 1970's Must De Trinity Quartz 2735 - with black leather strap - slight wear on the gold plate top and bottom of the surface of the watch front, requires a new strap pin, no scratches on the watch glass face or the body of the watch - 2.7cm diameter approx - no paperwork or box -

A 375 yellow gold stamped cased ladies wrist watch with engraved monogram to the back of the watch - watch ticking away nicely on valuation - gross weight incl the strap is 15.75g

A VINTAGE 375 stamped yellow gold cased large faced wristwatch, could not be wound at time of valuation. gross weight 13.25g approx

A 375 stamped yellow gold cased ladies vintage wristwatch with a 'yellow metal' expanding bracelet - gross weight 8g approx

A 375 stamped yellow gold cased ladies vintage wristwatch - ticking away quite happily on valuation - gross weight 9.2g

A 375 stamped cased yellow gold vintage ladies wristwatch - with a 375 stamped bracelet strap - watch wasn't working at time of valuation - gross weight 8.1g approx

9ct 'back and front stamped yellow gold small heart shaped locket 3.25g gross with a 9ct rolled gold bracelet ladies watch 13g approx

A VINTAGE BIRMINGHAM Hallmarked 375 stamped WALTHAM USA ladies gold wrist watch(incl the strap) gross weight 9.90g approx and also a small ROTARY wrist watch and a SPIRIT branded ladies wristwatch

Unusual Silver Pocket watch with local interest. Hallmarks on case for 1931. Inscribed on the movement for Wm Ruickbie of Innerleithen. Key wound, not currently running. - 5cm diameter approx

Two fob watches, the first by LONGINES (no 175256) is stamped 'Warranted fine silver', has a black face, Arabic numbers and is missing the minute hand and the glass, face diameter 4cm, the second with Roman numerals and clear white face has a diameter of 4cm

A ONE OUNCE Silver ingot stamped fine silver .999 fine silver one ounce Museum Galleries 31.22g approx

Trio of Larger Silver Medals all relating to early 1900 Bicycle races. All won by J.G.C. Doull. Includes Caithness 1903, Scottish Highland Interest. Largest is 5cm. Total weight 44.5g approx gross, all with full Hallmarks.

Solid Silver Ingot BIRMINGHAM HALLMARK Dog Show Award. Rose Bowl for Type (Deerhound). Presented 1925 Mrs S, Hobarts Olga of Springfort. 59g approx fully Hallmarked dimensions 5cm x 3.88cm approx

Crufts Dog Show Award 1902. New Century Shield. Attractive approx plaque mounted and red velvet display stand. Won by Mr A.E. Butters. Brace 1902 dimensions 20cm x 17cm approx

PEEBLES LOCAL INTEREST! Large Silver Medal THE CONFECTIONERS, BAKERS AND ALLIED TRADES EXHIBITION LONDON 1931. Cased Mappin and Webb fully hall marked medal won by J.H. Goodburn & Sons Peebles weight 43.70g approx dimenssions 5cm height x 4cm width approx

2000 UK Gold Half Sovereign in Royal Mint presentation case with certificate. Coin is still in plastic of issue,Proof condition. The Ltd. Ed. Certificate has a personalised penned inscription.

GOLD 2 Escudos Carolus IV Doubloon 2 Escudos dated 1793 - coin has a tiny chip out of the edge of the coin just above the King's Head - weight 6.635g

FOUND IN A PEEBLES GARDEN! A hammered silver Queen Elizabeth sixpence coin with the Queens head and crown on one side, verso a shield centred containing fleur de lys, it has a rose at the back of the Queen's head - the coin is fairly worn, alas the date is rubbed out weight approx 1.975g - coin circa 1560's

A collection of mixed British coinage to include commemorative Half Crowns, Diana and Charles1981commemorative coin, Five Shilling coins, a half penny, six pences, three two pound coins etc

Two AMERICAN ONE DOLLAR coins 1972 and 1926, two dime coins 1937 and 1979, a GEORGE V 1914-1918 service medal belonging to Private A Stewart Camerons regiment, a 1921 George V Florin coin and a George lll 1816 silver shilling coin and a George V three pence

A mixed collection of coins to include a Tetley Teabags first issue £1 coin from 1983, a boxed Festival of Britain 1951 5 shilling coin, 2 1986 Scottish £2 coins, 2 x1977 Silver Jubilee coins, 5 x 1981 Royal Wedding coins, a 1974 US $1 coin, a 1971 US half-dollar coin, a 1974 US half-dollar coin, a bicenntenial US quarter dollar coin, and a set of Britain's first decimal coins in a blue plastic wallet

WHY NOT START A COIN COLLECTION OF YOUR VERY OWN - A lot to include, 34 half old pennies circa 1950's , a 1971 Half Pence, a 1953 Five Shilling large coin, and a commemorative 1965 CHURCHILL Crown

A collection of antique Continental coins to include Malta, Israel, Italy, Singapore, Yugoslavia etc and also Vintage British coins to include George V three pence pieces 1916 &1918, brass three pences 1947 and 1943, George Vl farthing 1943, a King Edward Vll Farthing etc etc

Collection of some British coinage, 6 large commemorative coins - a commemorative Canadian One Dollar coin 1873 - 1973 within its original presentation case.

Bags of money! a huge haul of £5.00 coins to include 6 Churchill, 26 1977 Jubilee coins, 18 Charles and Diana 1981 coins, 6 Elizabeth and Philip silver wedding coin, 3 1953-93 coins, 3 5 shilling coins, 17 Elizabeth QM 80th birthday coins

Framed Coin Set - Last 1000 Years Coin Collection (Hammered etc. are copies) - dimensions 64cm x 34cm

Framed Coin Set - Millennium Coin Collection 1999-2000 - dimensions 64cm x 34cm approx

Framed Coin Set - The coins of King George V - frame dimensions 33cm x 25cm approx

Framed Coin Set - The coins of King George VI - frame dimensions 33cm x 25cm approx

Framed Coin Set - The Pre Decimal coinage of Queen Elizabeth II - frame dimensions 33cm x 25cm approx

Twelve vintage 1982 24Kt gold-plated coins from THE FRANKLIN MINT, these coins from the Art Treasures of the Prado series, come in the original delivery envelope with all paperwork and each coin unopened. The coins are: issue 1 SELF-PORTRAIT (Albrecht Durer), issue 2 FAMILY OF THE HOLY LAMB, issue no 3 EMPRESS ISABELLA, issue 4 ADORATION OF THE SHEPHERDS, issue 5 LAS MENINAS, issue 6 THE NUDE MAJA, issue 7 THE THREE GRACES, issue 8 DEATH OF THE VIRGIN, issue 9 THE GARDEN OF DELIGHTS, issue 10 THE ANNUNCIATION, issue 11 ARTEMISIA, issue 12 DON GARCIA DE'MEDICI

OLYMPIA 1936. Complete Original German Language Cigarette Card Album. Wear to covers but nice internally, some older ownership pen marks. Complete as issued by Pet. Cremer. A soft 76 page album with a multicolored cover containing 144 black and white photos depicting various Olympic events and scenes. Third Reich Published

W.Duke & Sons Ltd THE HEROES OF THE CIVIL WAR. This is the complete soft cover album showing the beautiful lithographs of the Duke Generals cigarette / tobacco cards. Produced in 1888 whilst many of the Generals depicted were still alive, this is a highly desirable and sought after book. In very good overall condition with slight damage to rear cover - dimensions 26.5cm x 17.5cm approx

Royal Wedding stamp albums

A collection of VINTAGE postcards mainly of the "saucy" kind

A vintage collection of postcards mainly dating from the 1920s and principally of views around Scotland.

A fascinating collection of 12 postcards sent by 'Lewis' to Miss Mary McKay of Glencarnie, Dumphail, Forres whilst on active service 1915-18 plus a further sent from Cape Town in 1919 'whilst on active service'

A collection of c1900 photographs and letters from The Liddel family amongst other extended family possibly Indian Diplomats, to include formal invitations, photographs of native servants and lots of old photography studios from Greenock and Edinburgh family photos - also an interesting pencil drawn pictorial exercising work-out - simply fascinating period history!

Framed WWI Era hand made Silk postcards. Includes rarer original MGC Machine Gun Corps postcard dimensions of frame 33cm x 20cm approx

RARE SCOTTISH INTEREST! Folio of Etchings. Seven Events in the Life of Robert Bruce, ca. 1850. Illustrated in Outline by H.C. Selous and etched by J. Horsburgh. Complete and rare but with condition issues, edges are worn and there is staining to some

RARE SCOTTISH INTEREST! Folio of Etchings 1851. Six Engravings for the members of The Royal Association For Promotion Of The Fine Arts In Scotland. Complete and rare but with condition issues, edges are worn and there is staining to some

RARE SCOTTISH INTEREST! Folio of Etchings 1849. Eleven Engravings presented to the Members of The Royal Association For The Promotion Of The Fine Arts in Scotland. Complete and rare but with condition issues, edges are worn and there is staining to some

SCOTTISH AND WORLD LITERARY INTEREST SIR WALTER SCOTT HANDWRITTEN AND SIGNED LETTER post mark date August 1825(one of three genuine Scott letters authenticated by same expert) WHICH IS A GENUINE ORIGINAL AND AUTHENTICATED BY THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND Aug 2012 by the Rare Book manager and research team(copy of authentication confirmation letter is included within picture gallery of catalogue) - letter completed in pen ink -Addressee and original post mark and date with original fold marks when posted - letter dimensions 25cm height x 19.5cm width approx - Condition - only slight foxing on the first three lines and middle of 1st page of the letter, and three original posting historical folds across the letter - a tear(but still intact) at the top of the 2nd page at an angle 6cm x 4cm approx - Came from a vintage suitcase full of old documents recently found in an Edinburgh loft Auctioneers comments - "I expect there to be great interest in this letter, from both collectors and museums.” One of three separate letters which are grouped for auction in sequential lot numbers

SCOTTISH AND WORLD LITERARY INTEREST SIR WALTER SCOTT LETTER - no date - (one of three authenticated by same expert) WHICH IS A GENUINE ORIGINAL AND AUTHENTICATED BY THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND Aug 2012 by the Rare Book manager and research team(copy of authentication confirmation letter is included within picture gallery of catalogue) - Autographed undated note written by Sir Walter Scott probably during his last illness to Mrs Scott responding to her enquiries about his health. He writes: “I have to report myself a great deal better as I can take with Tom Purdie’s assistance a walk of a mile or two which always rids one of that base and degrading feeling of helplessness which attends confinement.” Signed Walter Scott, Abbotsford, Monday. letter completed in ink - letter dimensions 20cm height x 12.5cm width approx - this letter is believed to be one of his letters written towards the latter part of Scott’s illness. - Condition - only slight brown staining at the start of the letter, with original postal four fold marks when posted - Came from a vintage suitcase full of old documents recently found in an Edinburgh loft - Auctioneers comments - "I expect there to be a great interest in this note/letter, as it appears to be in the latter part of Scott's illness, from both collectors and museums.” - One of three separate letters which are grouped for auction in sequential lot numbers

SCOTTISH AND WORLD LITERARY INTEREST SIR WALTER SCOTT HANDWRITTEN AND SIGNED - see additional notes pic for letter content - four page fold-out LETTER dated 21st January 1815 and post mark date January 24th 1815 addressee Mrs Scott of Harden, Ramsgate By London(one of three genuine Scott letters authenticated by same expert) WHICH IS A GENUINE ORIGINAL AND AUTHENTICATED BY THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND Aug 2012 by the Rare Book manager and research team(copy of authentication confirmation letter is included within picture gallery of catalogue) - letter completed in ink -Addressee and original post mark and date with original postal fold marks when posted - double folding letter dimensions 25cm height x 19.5cm width approx each page, full letter when folded-out is 50cm x 39cm - Condition - No foxing noted - however a cut-out hole on the third page missing 5cm x 2.5cm(only two words of two lines of writings affected)and four original posting historical folds across the letter - a tear(but still intact) on the third page outer edge also at an angle 2.5cm x 3cm approx with no writings affected. - Came from a vintage suitcase full of old documents recently found in an Edinburgh loft - Auctioneers comments - "I expect there to be a great interest in this letter, from both collectors and museums.” - One of three separate original letters which are grouped for auction in sequential lot numbers

EARLY HUMAN ANATOMY NOTES IN INK BY POSSIBLY BY A SURGEON - SCIENTIFIC INTEREST A circa late 18th/early 19th century booklet document titled 'OF OPENING DEAD BODIES' - notes in detail of human exploration surgery - judging by the booklet which is bound together by thread to create a booklet format 20 pages in total - remarkable condition for age, slight foxing but not detrimental - it has a missing piece/tear out of the the back page top right hand side corner, this does not affect any writings and is missing from a blank page - dimensions 18.5cm height x 15.5cm width approx

Two copies to include The first Edition of The SCOTSMAN or Edinburgh Political And Literary Journal Saturday January 25th 1817 and a copy of THE OBSERVER Sunday December 4th 1791 both copies are folded in the middle - condition good no foxing and also An ORIGINAL DAILY MIRROR Monday September 4th 1939 ' BRITAIN'S FIRST DAY OF WAR'

Extremely old NEWSPAPERS to include part SCOTSMAN February 2nd 1892, The LENNOX HERALD and WEEKLY ADVERTISER July 1st 1882 - Original copy of The NEW YORK JOURNAL OF COMMERCE Wednesday August 10th 1836 - The NORTH BRITISH ADVERTISER January 22nd 1853 & also another 15th January 1853 - The EDINBURGH ADVERTISER July 3oth 1847 - The EDINBURGH LEITH & GLASGOW The North British Commercial and Literary Advertiser December 12th 1829 and also April 18th 1835 - FIFESHIRE ADVERTISER - FIFESHIRE ADVERTISER October 2nd 1852 - THE PERTHSHIRE AND STRATHMORE JOURNAL April 21st 1859 -

SCOTTISH HISTORICAL NEWS INTEREST! A very old original newspaper - THE STAR from December 31st 1796, issue no 2616 detailing the procedures from the House of Lords - the full page article reveals that their lordships would be adjourned until Feb 14th! The paper shows fold marks and a small amount of foxing but remains legible

VARIOUS SCOTTISH NEWSPAPER PUBLICATIONS and ENGLISH AND FROM NEW YORK - some early part of 19th Century found in an old suitcase in an Edinburgh attic! to include THE FIFESHIRE Weekly Journal of News, Politics and local Occurencies October 2nd 1852 EDINBURGH LEITH GLASGOW The North British Commercial and Literary Advertiser December 12 1829 and April 18th 1835 THE GLASGOW HERALD Jan 15th 1847 and June 9th 1854 THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER July 1847 THE NORTH BRITISH ADVERTISER January 15th 1853 and same publication January 22nd 1853 AND SAME PUBLICATION JANUARY 5TH 1853, AND January 1853, AND April 14th 1849 and April 14th 1855 and August 30th 1856, and December 13th 1851 THE PERTHSHIRE ADVERTISER April 21st 1859 THE LENNOX HERALD AND WEEKLY ADVERTISER July1st 1882 a few pages part from THE SCOTSMAN February 2nd 1892 THE INVERNESS COURIER September 7th 1882 THE NORTHERN CHRONICLE October 22nd 1930 THE OBSERVER August 19th 1945 THE TIMES(4 pages) May 13th 1926 including a report on THE GENERAL STRIKE 1926 THE NEW YORK JOURNAL OF COMMERCE August 10th 1836

SCOTTISH AND WORLD INTEREST! OLD SCOTTISH NEWSPAPER PUBLICATIONS found in an old suitcase in an attic in Edinburgh to include THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY(Edinburgh) December 17th 1821 several publications of THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT to include JUNE 29th 1752, April 20th 1829, APRIL 27th 1829, May 4th 1829, July 29th 1847 & MARCH 19th 1857,

Wm.Manton of Birmingham solid Silver 0.925 Ballpoint Pen. Carries full hallmarks for 1971. Excellent condition, no dents or scratches. Cartouche is uninscribed, engine turned engraving to body.

Modern 23 slot quality wooden Pen collectors cabinet complete with 24 vintage mainly fountain pens. Includes Parkers, Mentmore, Conway Stewart, Platignum etc.

The saleroom is closed to the public during the live auction, we will be open for collection after the auction finished until 5pm. Invoices will be sent out shortly after the auction finishes. Please pay as soon as you can, bank transfers are preferred and can be done anytime including over the weekend through online banking. Please also collect as soon as you can as we have limited space, storage charges will be charged after Thursday 16th December unless by prior arrangement. Our next auction is 15th January

A pair of silver hallmarked, London 1900, place card holders with a design of a sailing ship made by MAPPIN & WEBB, length 5.5cm, gross weight 62g

A silver hallmarked London 1884 single-handled bonbon dish 15cm long, 13cm high (gross weight 220g), plus a small silver hallmarked (indistinct markings) spoon with Prince of Wales feathers on handle (gross weight 8g) and a limited edition (156 of 1000) Royal Wedding spoon made by NORMAN CHERRY of Kelso for the royal wedding in 1981 (gross weight 11g)

A silver bonbon dish hallmarked Birmingham 1892 gross weight 74.3g

A silver sugar shaker hallmarked possibly Birmingham 1903 (it's been well-polished over the years), stands approx 16cm tall, gross weight 130.6g

Stunning Hamilton & Inches of Edinburgh solid silver late Art Deco style Cruet set . All pieces carrying a full set of Edinburgh Hallmarks for 1937. The fitted box and contents are in superb condition. Some of the spoons are replacements, there are two blue glass liners which interchange between all four pots.

SILVER TROPHY ON A PLINTH ' CUMWHITTON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 1925 CHAMPIONSHIP CUP FOR THE MOST OUTSTANDING ANIMAL ON THE FIELD'. Presented by Capt. The Honourable Donald Howard M.P. Brampton Cumbria interest. Fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1923. First Presented 1925. Stands 12cm with a diameter of 12.5cm. Weighs 228.7g

Silver Tea Caddy on Hoof Feet 8.7oz. Walker & Hall 1907 (Italic P Sheffield) The Presentation inscription is for 1938 so it appears an earlier caddy was sourced. This is a beautiful caddy sitting 11cm High including the finial and measuring 10.5cm across.

SILVER CUP THE WOLL TROPHY. Hallmarked Walker & Hall London 1923. Scottish Borders Dog Show award. Stands 11cm exc. Base. Weighs 157g approx

A silver hallmarked Birmingham 1904 cigarette box (16x10x8cm), by HORTON & ALLDAY, gross weight 520g, inscription reads : Presented to Wm Prentice Esq by colleagues and friends 30-11-55

Small Silver Goblet 4" High. Fully Hallmarked Sheffield 1940. weight 64.95g approx

A hallmarked silver cigarette box Birmingham 1937, by WALKER & HALL,17x 8.5x5cm gross weight 585g: inscription reads RA McK from Staff 20 Young Street

Silver Dog Show Presentation cup standing 13cm and in excellent condition. The Wendy Cup, Scottish Borders Dog Show Interest. First Presented 1947. Full hallmarks for Birmingham 1931 . Weighs 139.4g

A silver hallmarked tray, Birmingham 1937, by ELKINGTON, W28xH3cm, gross weight 495g

Cased Silver Teaspoons, Set of six (6). 1946 Sheffield Fry & Wigfull Ltd. Total weight 73g approx

A nice circular SILVER Hallmarked Birmingham scalloped edged tray on three raised feet - dimensions 20.5cm diameter x height 3cm , the tray surface has some light surface scratches - overall weight 217g approx

A nice 'grand' pair of LONDON HALLMARKED 1922 Silver sauce boats of exceptional quality - combined weight 500.5g approx

A vintage pair of ASPREY of LONDON No 12204 white metal four slice toast racks - dimensions 9.5cm long x 11cm height approx

A SILVER Hallmarked London raised bowl with Greek Key design, twin handles 1848 including a Victoria Head stamped - (maker stamp WH) William Holmes - weight 190g approx - dimensions 7.5cm height x 16cm diameter (incl handles)

A QUALITY plated large six rack toast rack(with silversmith mark stamped at one end of the base plate) with feature scrolled feet and an interesting finial inspired handle - dimensions 18.5cm tall x 13cm long approx

Christening set set within its original jeweller's presentation case (which requires some tlc) dated initialled AS 1919 on the outer case lid in gold lettering to include a SOLID SILVER LONDON Hallmark 1917 silversmith's Skinner and Co Christening cup weight 201g approx, a knife, 56g fork 27g, TB and S and a teaspoon Sheffield Hallmark MH & Co weight 34g approx,

Twelve silver coffee spoons hallmarked Birmingham 1954, gross weight 163g

A Goliath clock in a hallmarked silver stand Birmingham 1906, gross weight of stand 380g, watch gross weight 190g, W6.5cmxL14xH11xD14cm, clock face 5.5cm

A small collection of 5 spoons and 2 pickle forks (1922) to include a spoon with twist handle (Birmingham hallmark), a spoon with silver 3 pence coin set in top of handle (London hallmark) etc gross weight 75g

Two silver hallmarked candlesticks, Birmingham 1912, by DUNCAN & SCOBIE, 14cm high x 9cm wide, gross weight 575g

Six VINTAGE Plated teaspoons with GR 1937 Monogram to finials. George VI Coronation Interest 105g approx

A silver hallmarked pierced bonbon dish, Sheffield 1935, by SYDNEY HALL & CO, 6cm high, 17.5cm wide, gross weight 165g

A three piece silver hallmarked manicure set to include a pick , Birmingham 1928, gross weight 19g, a buffer, Birmingham 1928, gross weight 18g and a file, Birmingham 1902 (indistinct mark), gross weight 13g

A silver hallmarked Sheffield 1959 dressing table set by silversmith Walker & Hall consisting of brush, hand mirror and clothes brush, the initials A D are inscribed on the back of each item, gross weight 546g

A nice WALKER AND HALL VINTAGE Repousse raised fruit bowl - beautiful quality! - dimensions diameter 21cm x height 13cm approx

A STUNNING 1920's EP desk inkwell set by silversmith JD and S stamp - the stag antler has been damage repaired but intact with two glass inkwells and a holder for a pen - dimensions 19cm x 13cm approx

Chester Hallmarked 1929 Silver teapot, cream and sugar - by silversmith S.Blanckensee and Son Ltd - sugar is 1929 Hallmark by same silversmith - 795g gross, teapot dimensions height 12cm x 27cm approx, cream and sugar both 10cm height approx

Two silver hallmarked napkin rings, the first (4.5cm dia), Birmingham 1900, the second (4cm dia) London 1884 gross weight 48.1g

Three silver napkin rings: 2 by Walker & Hall hallmarked Sheffield 1902, the third by J&R Griffin hallmarked Chester 1903, gross weight 57g

A nice silver BIRMINGHAM Hallmarked lidded dressing table oval shaped dish dimensions 13cm long x 4cm depth, with a set of five SHEFFIELD Hallmarked teaspoons, alas one missing from its case.

A pair of LONDON Hallmarked silver salt and pepper set - weight 71g

A Silver Birmingham Hallmarked 1926 cream and sugar set combined weight 430g approx with same design and pattern a silver CHESTER Hallmarked 1926 teapot weight 721g approx (gross weight includes the handle and lid finial - all three items by silversmiths SB and S Ltd combined weight 1.151kg approx

A large STERLING SILVER stamped decorative bowl with monogram by silversmiths JE Caldwell and Co - weight 337g approx - dimensions 25.5cm diameter x 6cm height approx

A Pair of SILVER Hallmarked Birmingham 1926 candle holders gross weight 198g - dimensions 6.5cm diameter of the bases x 6cm height approx

A collection of SILVER items to include a pair of tongs Hallmarked Sheffield 1927 weight 18.5g approx, also two large teaspoons Hallmarked, the first with an ornate handle Sheffield, the second spoon Sheffield, weight for both spoons is 68g, also three odd napkin rings, the larger Sheffield Hallmark , one other stamped Sterling and with engraved 'Elizabeth', and the slightly smaller one Hallmarked LONDON 1907 - weight for all three is 80g approx with two vintage white metal WALKER and HALL stamped butter knives

Five teaspoons silver hallmarked Edinburgh 1823 with initials 'WH' on the handle gross weight 68g

Two pairs of sauce ladles silver hallmarked, the first, with initials 'WP' being Edinburgh 1820 by silversmith George Fenwick, gross weight 60.5g, the second pair with letter 'S' on the handle, hallmarks indistinct, silversmith WC gross weight 49.5g

Six silver hallmarked Edinburgh 1820 teaspoons with initials 'MCS' on handle, gross weight 90.5g

A small collection of silver hallmarked condiment spoons to include one Birmingham 1825 by silversmith EDWARD THOMASON with initial 'P' on handle (gross weight 14.5g), one Exeter 1815 by silversmiths JOSIAH WILLIAMS & CO with initials 'ED' on handle (gross weight 11.5g), one London 1829 by silversmith T COX SAVORY with initials 'JJB' on handle (gross weight 9.9g),

A set of 6 silver hallmarked teaspoons with design of a hand holding a book on the handle, Edinburgh 1871 by silversmiths MACKAY, CUNNINGHAM & CO, gross weight 107.5g

A set of 6 teaspoons hallmarked silver with initials JIM on handle, London 1846 by silversmith JANE BROWNETT, gross weight 130.5g

A set of 6 silver teaspoons with the initial'F' on the handle hallmarked Edinburgh 1844, gross weight 92.5g

A set of 7 silver coffee spoons hallmarked Birmingham 1892 by silversmith ELKINGTON & CO, gross weight 90.5g

A set of 5 silver hallmarked teaspoons, possibly London 1829 gross weight 73.5g

A set of 6 silver hallmarked teaspoons with initials 'JG' on the handle, Edinburgh 1843, gross weight 101.5g

A small decorated salt scoop (8cm long), silver hallmarked Birmingham 1821, by silversmith PETER KEMPSON JR, gross weight 8.5g

A silver sauce ladle hallmark possibly London 1736 by silversmith WE, length 18cm, gross length 63.5g

A mixed silver hallmarked collection to include a tea caddy spoon Birmingham 1930 by silversmith AJ BAILEY gross weight 16.5g, 2 mustard spoons London 1834 by JONATHAN HAYNE gross weight 22.5g, 2 mustard spoons hallmarked, possibly London 1808, gross weight 21.5g, a pair of sugar tongs Sheffield 1881, gross weight 24g, a tea strainer Sheffield 1881 gross weight 16g

A mixed collection of spoons all hallmarked gross weight 31.5g plus a small spoon stamped Nevada Silver gross weight 6.8g

An attractive silver hallmarked 3 piece tea service, Birmingham 1944 by silversmiths DEAKIN & FRANCIS, gross weight 1120g approx

A SUBSTANTIAL Silver Hallmarked Glasgow pair of tongs maker WCS weight 63g

A quantity of SILVER Hallmarked items to include two pairs of sugar tongs Sheffield, four colourful enamelled teaspoons with Birmingham hallmark, and six coffee bean spoons with Birmingham Hallmark - gross weight combined 139g approx - 12 pieces

A collection of five silver topped glass dressing table bottles to include one hallmarked Birmingham 1888 by JOHN GRINSELL & SONS, (13cm tall) gross weight 370g, one hallmarked Birmingham 1910 (10cm tall), indistinct maker's mark, gross weight 210g, one hallmarked Birmingham 1901by LEVI & SALAMAN (11cm) gross weight 280g, one hallmarked London 1905 (9cm), no maker's mark gross weight 3.5g, and a hallmarked trinket dish hallmarked Chester 1904 (11x7.5x4.5cm),by GEORGE NATHAN & RIDLEY HAYES gross weight 135g

Lidded glass dressing table bowl with Hallmarked London 1928 silver band on the lid - dimensions 11cm height x 10cm diameter approx

A large VINTAGE EPBM stamped two handled large bowl/quaich on four scroll feet with an outer pattern by silversmiths MB and Co 2375 - weight 720g - dimensions 26.5cm diameter from handle to handle x 11cm height approx

A JAGUAR bonnet mascot 20cm long - SIMPLY EYE-CATCHING!

An Indian silver/white metal bowl with embossed hunting scene, W10x H10x6.5cm, gross weight 130g

Silver Mounted Skean Dhu with inset Cairngorm stone. Hallmarks for Edinburgh 1992. Maker A.F.C. In excellent order with plain silver mounts to sheath and a rope weave effect on wood handle with studs.- 19.5cm length approx