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Vintage Patrick Mavros solid sterling silver elephant figure	Stunning vintage Patrick Mavros solid sterling silver elephants drinking at a watering hole.  These simply beautiful solid sterling silver elephants are made by Patrick Mavros- one of the worlds finest sculptural silversmiths.  Crafted from solid silver using the 'lost wax' technique, they capture the true detail and life of the animals.  Hallmarked for Zimbabwe 1997 and mounted on a solid African hardwood base which is set with the 'PM' silver studio stud to the reverse.  A fine vintage example in superb condition, which costs c,£870 new. height-6cm length-12.3cm overall weight-365 gms                 £525  (UK postage free)
Vintage Patrick Mavros solid sterling silver Antelope animal figure	Stunning vintage Patrick Mavros solid sterling silver Sable Antelope.  This superb heavy solid sterling silver example is made by one of the worlds finest sculptural silversmiths Patrick Mavros.  Made using the 'lost wax' technique it displays the finest detail and natural pose of the animal.  Mounted on an african hardwood base and inset with his silver studio stud. Hallmarked for Zimbabwe c, 1990.  This fine vintage piece costs £420 to buy new.  Overall it is in super condition with minor age related splits to the wooden base-I am not sure whether one of the antlers is slightly bent inwards or is as the original was intended? height-7.6cm length-9cm overall weight-140grams                £275  (UK postage free)
Vintage Austrian cold painted bronze pheasant figure onyx ashtray	Vintage c, 1910-20 Austrian cold painted bronze Pheasant sculpture figure and onyx ashtray.  this sweet bronze ashtray is typically cold painted cast solid bronze with its original un-touched enamel paint.  There a small amount of rubbing and loss to the painting as to be expected with these pieces, but overall it is in lovely condition.  The onyx base is has only a couple of tiny nibbles to the rim barely noticable (mentioned for accuracy) and a small flat nibble to the underside of the base c,3 x 3mm. length of pheasant-8.9cm height of pheasant-4cm diam of onyx base 9.7cm                             £85 sold
Fine 19thC solid silver mounted cut glass claret jug	Fine 19thC solid silver mounted cut glass claret jug c,1870-90.  This beautiful tall elegant conical claret jug is finely wheel engraved with geometric and interlaced designs, the base is radial star cut.  The solid silver mount is unmarked but tests for c,900-925 grade.  The finial is finely cast as a lion, the spout is cast with an acanthus scroll design, while the top mount sides are engraved with  vacant scrolled cartouches.  The handle is formed as an elongated scroll.  The central engraved band I believe is a later addition to strenthen the handle which is joined only at the top (a common feature on claret jugs which often results in the handle snapping off) the decoration is different to the rest.  This has been joined with a rivet which could probably be removed if you wanted it returned to its original former state.  Because of this the handle has been slightly bent at an angle by the attatchment to the central band but it is not offensive. The condition overall is very good with the glass being perfect, the engraving has become a little worn with age relaited polishing but still good.  There is some ware and minor splits to the top edge of the mount but does not show with the lid closed (please see photo's).  I am not sure of its origins but I suspect continental perhaps Northern Europe as the cutting does not seem English in form (I am open to all advise here). height-30cm c,1 foot diam of base-9.5cm                                            £695  (UK postage free)
	Victorian c,1860-80 cut overlay scent bottle.  This quality piece has a clear glass base with a purple overlay finely cut in the Gothic style.  The engraved top is of unmarked silver.  It retains it's original stopper.  There is a slight crack to the inside of the neck which is invisible from the outside, over all it is in good condition.  French or English made.  ht.9.5cm £125