Antique Silver Plated 1 Pint Tankard - The Champion Pub, Bayswater Road

An antique, certified 1 pint, tankard in a heavy EPNS that is stamped on the base "The Champion Bayswater Road". On the front, opposite the handle, is an ornate engraved monogram, "TC". The verification mark, E, is for Edward VII (our present monarch would be EIIR) and the Verification Authority number is 2, City of London. Edward VII reigned between 1901 & 1910 so it is safe to suppose that this is well in excess of 100 years old. It is a little dented around the base and the surface is a little corroded and oxidised - the close-up of the verification mark gives a fair representation of the general condition.  Considering its age though it is still very robust and can be easily restored with some buffing and if need be, professionally re-plated. I have given it a cursory polish and it has improved no end from the state it was in when I obtained it. The Champion is still a thriving pub - perhaps you're a regular who would like a special memento of your favourite local.

14cm (h) x 15cm (diameter incl handle)

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Vintage Walter Bosse Style Silver Plated Donkey Ring Holder - Seba

Ring holder and tray in silver plate by Seba. It is the very popular Walter Bosse inspired donkey with long ears and tail. I have given it a cursory clean but it could do with a slightly more vigorous one. The plate has started to deteriorate around the base of the left ear but overall it is in good general condition

7cm x 8cm

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Vintage Silver Plate Britannia Metal Deco Jug

Nice silver plated Britannia Metal jug. Deco styled, fluted bottom half and very smart angular handle. No maker's mark but it is stamped EPBM and 1242. The plating is wearing away but the base metal is excellent and a re-plating will reward you with a fine looking jug.

11cm x 16cm x 7cm 

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Vintage or Antique Hammered Silver Plated Snuff Box and Spoon

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Small snuff box in hammer finished silver plated metal. Open the lid and a spoon is clipped to a hinged plate inside. I have no idea of the age, some of the plate has worn away on the inside of the lid and it has a couple of dents, a few small scratches if you examine it very closely and some ingrained grime; a healthy patina in some respects. The lid closes nicely and it's a very pleasingly tactile object.

6.5cm x 3.5cm x 1cm

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