original ceramic closer - looks like cork and is marked CUTEX
This running light would have hung at the aft or back of a vessel - sits 22cm tall
1825 to 1848 was the period during which Robert Bloor
Sussex by John Inwood - 1979 - frame 29x29cm
The body harks back to the late 18th Century when English factories copied silver in porcelain
Antique 1914 Sheffield Silver Handled Knives – Henry Greaves Sterling Silver Cutlery Set of 6 in original case pat188828 original ceramic closer - looksA fine boxed set of six antique silver handled knives by Henry Greaves, Sheffield, dated 1914. Each handle is made from solid sterling silver, clearly hallmarked with the lion passant, Sheffield crown, date letter W for 1914, and makers mark HG. The knives have polished stainless steel blades and elegant Edwardian silver handles. Measuring approximately 18 cm in length, they come in their original fitted presentation box, lined with cream silk and