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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
9th, 10th & 11th June 2026 at 2.30pm
LOCATION :
VILLA ANNUNZIATA, TRIQ XINTILL, TARXIEN (The Large Roundabout above Addolorata Hill)
VILLA ANNUNZIATA, TRIQ XINTILL, TARXIEN (The Large Roundabout above Addolorata Hill)
ENTRIES ACCEPTED :
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Thursday 4th from 9am to 5pm
Friday 5th from 9am to 5pm
Saturday 6th from 9am to 1pm
Monday 8th from 9am to 5pm
Lot Num.
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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
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327
19th C. silver scent bottle with heart shape chained stopper
€ 50 - 100
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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330
COMTOISE nickel and rosewood pill box with inlaid monstrance motif and end caps
€ 20 - 50
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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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
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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
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333
Mid 19th C. wax seal stamp with coat of arms, 11cm; Pinchbeck seal pendant
€ 30 - 60
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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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
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335
Late 19th C. parcel gilt silver filigree card case, 9cm, fine foliate patterns
€ 200 - 300
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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336
Silver filigree card case with hinged cover, shield escutcheon, 35gms
€ 120 - 200
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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337
Late 19th C. Continental silver vesta box with floral motifs
€ 30 - 60
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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338
Early 20th C. cigarette lighter, engraved, with monogram JF
€ 20 - 50
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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339
English silver cigarette case, engine turned patterning (JF engraved monogram)
€ 40 - 80
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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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
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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
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345
Late 19th C. set of 6 silver toggle buttons, marked VLT (Italy or Greece)
€ 120 - 200
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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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
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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
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350
Early 20th C. Italian parcel gilt needle-work set, 7 pieces, in original box
€ 50 - 100
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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351
Edwardian silver handled shoe horn and button hook, richly embossed decoration, Birmingham 1906, in case
€ 25 - 60
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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354
Edwardian silver lighthouse octagonal caster, 1909, 17cm, 100gms
€ 50 - 100
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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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
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359
Italian silver oval frame with dressing mirror, 30cm
€ 50 - 100
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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360
English silver handled small scissors, Birmingham 1905; and silver handled button hook, Chester 1899
€ 25 - 60
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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361
Miniature silver gramophone, 25gms and hat stand with umbrella, 22gms
€ 40 - 80
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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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
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367
12, English silver coffee spoons with ornate terminals
€ 40 - 80
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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368
Geo III silver coin spoon, commemorative with ornate handle; and an English silver sifter spoon
€ 50 - 90
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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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
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370
Silver handled cake palette, bottle opener; cheese knife and cake paletter
€ 40 - 80
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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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
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372
3 Cigarette cases and another SHERRIFF’s Bowmore Distillery
€ 20 - 50
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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373
English silver handled bottle opener; Edwardian silver plated sauce boat; plated cocktail shaker
€ 10 - 30
10/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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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
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402
Victorian silver rectangular embossed dish, by W.G.I.I., London 1895, 27cm, 269gms
€ 100 - 180
11/06/2026 at 2.30pm
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