Late Victorian Magic Lantern.

A Victorian magic lantern, this was an early type of image projector that used pictures, paintings, prints, or photographs on transparent glass plates. They were commercially used in picture houses, which saw the birth of the Cinema, however, this example is for home use and made from tin and brass with a good brass housed focusing lens. It comes with an original slide and glass plate. Originally a candle or small oil lamp was used to light the back, now missing, a torch or small lamp could now be used it equal effect. A good usable magic lantern which measures 16 inches long and 12 inches high to the top of the chimney.

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1887 Victoria Jubilee Double Florin

In 1887, for Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, the Royal Mint issued new coins with the Jubilee Head of Victoria, but they also issued a new denomination, the Double Florin. The only problem is that the Double Florin (4 Shillings) looked very similar to the Crown (5 Shillings). It got the nickname of the Bar Maids Ruin, as late at night after a few complimentary drinks, the bar maid would often give change for a Crown when in fact she was given a Double Florin. This denomination proved unpopular and it was discontinued in 1890.
This one is in Extremely Fine condition and it shoes lovely detail; This is a high grade for the issue and much more difficult to get than many people realise. Catalogues at £195.

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1696 William III Crown.

Solid silver Crown the obverse showing the bust of William III (William of Orange Ruled 1689 – 1702) with the motto ‘Gulielmus III Del Gra’. The reverse with the shields of Great Britain and the date of 1696. This coin is in very fine condition showing some wear.
This was the largest coin of its time and has a motto written around the rim. This coin catalogues at £575.

Code: 25796Price: 55.00 GBP

1690’s William III Crown.

Solid silver Crown the obverse showing the bust of William III (William of Orange Ruled 1689 – 1702) with the motto ‘Gulielmus III Del Gra’. The reverse with the shields of Great Britain and the date of 169?. This coin is in fine condition showing some wear.
This was the largest coin of its time and has a motto written around the rim. This coin catalogues at £350.

Code: 25795Price: 35.00 GBP

19th Century Ottoman Silver Filigree Spice Box.

Beautiful work, a small spice box made of a lower grade silver filigree work on a solid base and further embellished with small turquoise and red corral cabochons. It is in very good condition, the hinge has a little wear but still in good order. a lovely piece of delicate filigree work. It measures 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.75 inches high.

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1935 George V Crown.

Known as the Rocking Horse crown and issued in 1935 for the Kings jubilee, this coin was probably the first royal commemorative coin ever to be minted. This one is in Extremely Fine condition, although the surface is a little dirty.

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1821 George IV Crown.

George IV solid silver crown, the obverse with Georges head and the motto ‘Georgius IIII D. G. Britannia: Rex F. D: the reverse showing George and the Dragon and the date 1821. This coin is in Very Good condition, showing some wear. George IV crowns were only minted for two years 1821 and 1822, so quite a hard coin to find.

Code: 25792Price: 22.00 GBP

1897 British Commerce Medallion by Spink & Son.

A superb quality white metal medallion made by Spink & Sons in 1897 to commemorate Queens Victoria’s Jubilee and Britain’s wealth in trade and commerce. The obverse has the 1897 jubilee bust of the Queen and the reverse shows the Steam ship SS Victoria on the open sea. Two globes showing the British Empire and in the centre cartouche, which reads ‘British Commerce’ is a steam train just poking out. This medallion is in wonderful condition, it has a small pinch mark in the rim, where someone has tested it for silver a long time ago. It measures; 2 inches in diameter.

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Early 20thC Ottoman Silver Spice Box.

An Ottoman silver spice box which tests around .700 grade silver, made in the first quarter of the 20th century and is nicely decorated with engraved scrolls and foliage, it has an ornately cast silver clasp and the whole piece is in very good condition, with a good working hinge, it measures; 3.25 x 2.75 x 1.75 inches high.

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Sterling Silver heart Shaped Pill Box.

A beautifully decorated heart shaped silver box, which tests as .925 sterling silver. The top is engraved with a lily and foliage ans are the sides. The whole thing is nicely made and measures 1.75 x 1.75 x 1 inch high.

Code: 25789Price: 18.00 GBP