Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Hallmarked Sterling

A Collection of Hallmarked Sterling Silver and Silver-Mounted Glass Dressing Table Items and Smallwares - This collection comprises an assortment of silver-mounted glass dressing table accessories and small silver objects. Included are several glass jars and boxes of various rectangular and circular forms, featuring silver lids decorated with repoussé foliate motifs and vacant central cartouches. A pair of cut-glass vases is present, each fitted with a hallmarked silver collar bearing the lion passant for sterling silver, the leopard's head for the London assay office, and maker's marks appearing as GH. The group also features a small pierced sifter spoon with a shell-motif terminal and a silver-handled letter opener or paper knife with ornate scrollwork decoration. A small cylindrical metal tool with a knurled section is also included. The glass components exhibit various cut patterns, including diamond and star motifs.