9th, 10th & 11th June – Tarxien

9th, 10th & 11th June – Tarxien

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AUCTION of the Property of the Late Dr Jimmy Farrugia

Dr Jimmy Farrugia [1922 – 2006] was a highly respected Maltese medical doctor, politician, art collector and philanthropist born in Tarxien. After earning his medical degree from the University of Malta in 1946, he worked as a
general practitioner and dedicated much of his life to religious and community services. His distinguished political career included being elected to Parliament in 1976 and 1981, serving as the Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1987 to 1988, and holding the role of Acting President of the Republic of Malta on many occasions throughout the 1990s. Beyond his public duties, Dr Farrugia truly had the study of Maltese silver at his heart, spending over thirty years researching the subject. This passion led him to become a part-time lecturer on Maltese silver at the Faculty of Architecture and Fine Arts at the University of Malta. He published his extensive findings in important books such as Antique Maltese Domestic Silver in 1992 and Antique Maltese Ecclesiastical Silver in 2001. Dr Farrugia who was married to Doris nee Tanti.

DATE :
9th, 10th & 11th June 2026 at 2.30pm

LOCATION :
VILLA ANNUNZIATA, TRIQ XINTILL, TARXIEN (The Large Roundabout above Addolorata Hill)

ENTRIES ACCEPTED :
No: Entries are not being accepted

VIEWING :

Thursday 4th from 9am to 5pm
Friday 5th from 9am to 5pm
Saturday 6th from 9am to 1pm
Monday 8th from 9am to 5pm

TEXT CATALOGUE


Lot Num.
Image
Description
Estimate
Auction Date

326

19th C. German silver case for bone folding half meter ruler, 6.5cm, 13gms
€ 70 - 140
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

327

19th C. silver scent bottle with heart shape chained stopper
€ 50 - 100
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

328

19th C. silver plain bodkin case
€ 25 - 60
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

329

19th C. silver plain bodkin case
€ 30 - 60
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

330

COMTOISE nickel and rosewood pill box with inlaid monstrance motif and end caps
€ 20 - 50
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

331

Early 20th C. celluloid set of playing cards, 3.8cm, in original leather pocket case; 2 Victorian leather pocket cases
€ 30 - 60
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

332

19th C. mourning oval locket pendant with engraved interior, 4cm; Marble oval carved pendant – INRI, 4cm; white metal oval locket pendant; disc pendant; paste mounted buckle and 3 miniatures
€ 50 - 100
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

333

Mid 19th C. wax seal stamp with coat of arms, 11cm; Pinchbeck seal pendant
€ 30 - 60
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

334

20th C. telescopic cigarette holder; turned wood spoon; Hat pin with millefiori micromosaics; scissors; 2 barber’s blades; 2 bodkin cases
€ 50 - 100
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

335

Late 19th C. parcel gilt silver filigree card case, 9cm, fine foliate patterns
€ 200 - 300
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

336

Silver filigree card case with hinged cover, shield escutcheon, 35gms
€ 120 - 200
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337

Late 19th C. Continental silver vesta box with floral motifs
€ 30 - 60
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338

Early 20th C. cigarette lighter, engraved, with monogram JF
€ 20 - 50
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

339

English silver cigarette case, engine turned patterning (JF engraved monogram)
€ 40 - 80
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

340

early Victorian silver card case with fine leather interior and propelling pencil, engine turned, Birmingham 1840
€ 80 - 160
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

341

Sterling silver cigarette box, 13cm
€ 50 - 100
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

342

English silver cigarette box, 17cm
€ 50 - 100
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343

Silver toggle beads set in bracelet
€ 40 - 80
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344

Late 19th C. set of 20 silver fireman jacket buttons with helmet motif by G.E. STILLWELL & SONS ltd, 145 gms
€ 150 - 250
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

345

Late 19th C. set of 6 silver toggle buttons, marked VLT (Italy or Greece)
€ 120 - 200
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

346

6, 19th C. silver toggle buttons
€ 60 - 120
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347

Victorian silver scissors case with chain and shield shape belt hook, pierced and engraved decoration and HC monogram, Birmingham 1876
€ 80 - 160
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

348

Late 19th C. embossed silver small bowl
€ 30 - 60
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349

Victorian posy holder in Morocco leather case, with needle, ring and chain, with inscription, marked TW, 60gms, 16cm
€ 100 - 180
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

350

Early 20th C. Italian parcel gilt needle-work set, 7 pieces, in original box
€ 50 - 100
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

351

Edwardian silver handled shoe horn and button hook, richly embossed decoration, Birmingham 1906, in case
€ 25 - 60
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

352

English silver pair baluster casters, 9.5cm, boxed
€ 40 - 80
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

353

English silver condiment set, 8 piece, 285gms
€ 50 - 100
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

354

Edwardian silver lighthouse octagonal caster, 1909, 17cm, 100gms
€ 50 - 100
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355

Maltese silver oval nut dish with openwork; and English silver flower spill
€ 40 - 80
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

356

Sterling silver baluster vase, 10cm, 55gms
€ 30 - 60
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

357

Silver openwork bonbon basket, 14cm
€ 20 - 50
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358

2, English silver ash trays, 12cm, 200gms
€ 40 - 80
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

359

Italian silver oval frame with dressing mirror, 30cm
€ 50 - 100
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360

English silver handled small scissors, Birmingham 1905; and silver handled button hook, Chester 1899
€ 25 - 60
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361

Miniature silver gramophone, 25gms and hat stand with umbrella, 22gms
€ 40 - 80
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362

Silver 835 square ash tray; Sterling silver mini dish; clock with silver band; silver mounted mini box
€ 20 - 50
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

363

English silver manicure stand and 3 tools
€ 10 - 30
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

364

English silver 3 candlesticks, 13cm
€ 25 - 60
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

365

English silver pair candlesticks, 8cm
€ 15 - 40
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

366

6, English silver cake forks
€ 60 - 100
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367

12, English silver coffee spoons with ornate terminals
€ 40 - 80
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368

Geo III silver coin spoon, commemorative with ornate handle; and an English silver sifter spoon
€ 50 - 90
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369

Late 19th C. Dutch silver cake slice with ivory handle, decorated with vine garlands and fruit, girl with a dog, 29cm
€ 80 - 160
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

370

Silver handled cake palette, bottle opener; cheese knife and cake paletter
€ 40 - 80
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

371

English silver handled carving knife and fork, bread knife, cheese knife and butter knife, all Kings pattern
€ 40 - 80
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

372

3 Cigarette cases and another SHERRIFF’s Bowmore Distillery
€ 20 - 50
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

373

English silver handled bottle opener; Edwardian silver plated sauce boat; plated cocktail shaker
€ 10 - 30
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401

Victorian silver pen tray, London 1896, by W.C., richly embossed, 21cm, 70gms
€ 50 - 100
11/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid

402

Victorian silver rectangular embossed dish, by W.G.I.I., London 1895, 27cm, 269gms
€ 100 - 180
11/06/2026 at 2.30pm Leave a bid
2026-05-29T13:19:31+01:00

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