England

1850
Aaron Hadfield
9908 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery
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A large set of 18 knives and 18 forks with elegant plain styled silver blades. Dessert cutlery. The real mother of pearl handles have ornate silver ferules with cross hatch decoration. Engraved to each handle is a boars head crest. Original solid wood box with blue velvet interior and a pull out tray. Knife 20.8cm. Fork 17cm. Sheffield 1850. Maker Aaron Hadfield. Sterling silver.
Circa 1850

10276 Antique Silver Whistle
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Of nautical interest and highly collectible. An antique silver bosuns whistle of traditional curved design with a hand engraved wriggle work design. Complete with suspension ring. Weight 13 grams. Length 10.2cm. English, circa 1850. Sterling silver. 19^th century.
1851
George John Richards
7507 Victorian Silver Owl Pepper
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A delightful antique sterling silver novelty pepperette in the form of an owl having a detachable head with glass eyes. Beautifully modelled and engraved, the quality is very realistic. Weight 44 grams, 1.4 troy ounces. Height 7 cms. London 1851. Maker George Richards.
1851
Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater
9635 Pair of Antique Silver Entrée Dishes
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An excellent pair of antique sterling silver serving dishes of serpentine form. Good heavy quality. The handles are detachable so that the lids can also be used as dishes. Elegant plain style with applied shell ornament borders. Engraved to the front of each is a monogram with 3 intertwined initials in old fashioned script. Weight 3928 grams, 126 troy ounces. Height 13 cm. Length 37 cm. Width 27 cm. London 1851. Maker Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater.
1852
Yapp & Woodward
9765 Antique Silver Wine Label
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A decorative antique silver bottle ticket with a silver chain. Rectangular form with “MADEIRA” engraved to the centre. Excellent quality vine decorated border. Weight 12 grams. Measures 4.8 x 3.6 cm. Birmingham 1852. Maker Yapp & Woodward. Sterling silver.
1854
Charles Reily & George Storer
6581 Victorian Silver Mustard Pot
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A handsome antique sterling silver mustard with plain melon shape and decorative top and base. Very pleasing chunky shape. To the front there is an engraved animal crest. Original gilt interior. Weight 213 grams, 6.8 troy ounces. Height 8 cms. Diameter of top 8 cms. London 1854. Maker Charles Reilly and George Storer.
1854
John West
7970 Antique Silver Serving Spoons
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A good set of 4 antique sterling silver serving spoons in the popular fiddle and thread pattern. Each has an engraved monogram to the handle. Good weight 345 grams, 11 troy ounces. Length 22 cms. London 1854. Maker John West.
1854
John Figg
9830 Antique Silver Salt and Pepper Set
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A good quality antique silver salt and pepper condiment set in a gilt silver frame with carrying handle. Simple classical form with beaded borders and little shaped feet. The bottles are the original Bristol blue cut glass. The salt cellar has a hinged cover, the pepperette has the standard lift off top. Weight of stand 97 grams (without bottles), 3.1 troy ounces. Height 11cm. Width of stand 10cm. London 1854. Maker John Figg. The accompanying salt spoon is London 1832 by Robert Hennell II. Sterling silver.
1855
Elkington
9228 Antique Silver Ascos Jug
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An excellent quality Victorian sterling silver jug in the classical Greek ascos form. Part gilded, the lid is mounted with cast figural rams and has a concealed hinge; the ornamental curved handle finishes with a putti at the base. The liquid pours from a semi concealed aperture at the front. Hand engraved to the base is a family crest, monogram and presentation inscription. Contains 1070 ml. Weight 974 grams, 31.3 troy ounces. Height 21 cm. Spread 20 cm. Birmingham 1855. Made by Elkington & Co.
1855
Daniel & Charles Houle
9869 Antique Silver Bear
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A superb antique silver standing cup in the Renaissance style modelled in the form of a standing bear with outstretched paws. The interior of the removable cast head, and the jewelled collar, are gilded. This delightful animal is beautifully modelled and engraved, the quality is very realistic. Weight 257 grams, 8.2 troy ounces. Height 18cm. Diameter of base 9.6cm. London 1855. Maker D & C Houle, (Daniel & Charles Houle, important silversmiths, sons of the famous silversmith John Houle). Sterling silver.
1856
John Figg
9043 Antique Silver Claret Jug
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A stunning quality 19th century engraved crystal claret jug with decorative silver mount and pedestal foot. Very elegant design. Original gilt finish. The jug has a detachable silver grape stopper, a graceful bacchus and cherub design handle, and classical motifs to the mount. The crystal glass body has an excellent quality grapevine engraved design. Height 40.5 cms. Spread 12.5 cms. Marked on each piece for London 1856. Maker John Figg.
1857
George J Richards & Edward C Brown
8963 Antique Silver Owl Salt
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A delightful antique sterling silver novelty salt or small sugar castor in the form of an owl having a detachable head with large glass eyes. Beautifully modelled and engraved, the quality is very realistic. Gilt interior. Weight 101 grams, 3.2 troy ounces. Height 9.2 cms. London 1857. Maker George Richards & Edward Brown.
1857
George J Richards & Edward C Brown
9748 Pair of Antique Silver Owl Peppers
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A charming pair of antique silver novelty pepperettes, each in the form of an owl, with detachable head and red glass eyes. Beautiful modelling and engraving. The quality is very realistic. Gilt interiors. Manufacturer’s numbers 7192 & 7193. Total weight 94 grams, 3 troy ounces. Height 7cm. London 1857. Maker George G Richards & Edward Charles Brown. Sterling silver.
1858 - 1900
George Unite
9361 Antique Silver Novelty Salts
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A delightful set of three antique silver condiments, each in the form of a knight’s helmet. The visor moves up and down to open and close the salt pot. Gilded interiors. Total silver weight 195 grams, 6.2 troy ounces. One salt London 1858, height 6.4cm, diameter 5.1 cm. Two salts London 1900, height 6.6cm, diameter 5.2cm. All made by George Unite.
1858
Hunt & Roskell
9500 Antique Silver Hunting Jug
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Of sporting interest. A Victorian sterling silver flagon with hinged lid and scroll handle. The body has a deep relief hunting scene with horses and riders hunting to hounds. The lid has a dog finial. Gilt interior. Contains 1400 ml. Weight 1039 grams. Height 26.5cm. Spread 21.5cm. London 1858. Maker Hunt & Roskell, late Storr & Mortimer.
1859
Joseph & Albert Savory
6510 Victorian Silver Christening Mug
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A very pretty antique sterling silver mug with a cast decorative foot. Lovely deep chased decoration of flowers, scrolls and leaves. Weight 140 grams, 4.5 troy ounces. Height 8 cms. Diameter 7.5 cms. Contains 200 ml. London 1859. Maker A B Savory & Sons.
Circa 1860

9011 Antique Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Cutlery for 12
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A very special set. A set of 12 knives and 12 forks with decorative blades and real mother of pearl handles with attractive ferules and ball finials. The blades have pretty ornamental engraving. Very attractive flame mahogany box with a cushion shape. Knife 20 cms. Fork 16.5 cms. Circa 1860. Britannia metal silver plated.
Circa 1860
Richard Hodd & William Linley
7060 Pair of Antique Silver Plated Figural Salts in the Cellini Style
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A magnificent pair of antique silver plated salts cast in the form of Neptune and his wife Amphitrite both riding on dolphins. Large size and excellent quality. Each figure is carrying a raised shell which forms the salt container (gilded inside). Heavy weight. The rocky design bases are encrusted with shells and other marine foliage and within the decoration each has a silver plate stamp. Circa 1860. Probably by Richard Hodd & William Linley.
1861
George Unite
9579 Antique Silver Goblet
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A very pretty antique sterling silver wine cup with an embossed decoration of flowers and leaves, and a blank cartouche to the front. Pale gilt interior. Contains 350 ml. Weight 227 grams, 7.2 troy ounces. Height 17 cm. Diameter of top 9.2 cm. Birmingham 1861. Maker George Unite.
1862
Elkington
8294 Set of Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Cutlery for 6
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A set of 6 silver plated knives and forks with pretty engraved blades and real carved mother of pearl handles with decorative silver ferules. With an engraved monogram to each handle. Dessert cutlery. Knife 20.5 cms. Fork 17.5 cms. In solid wood box with key (not original). Maker Elkington & Co. Marked with an Elkington date stamp for 1862.
1862
George Unite
8826 Antique Silver Spirit Label
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A handsome antique sterling silver rum label in the form of a vine leaf pierced for Rum. Excellent detail. Weight 8 grams. Measures 5.5 x 4 cms. Birmingham 1862. Maker George Unite.
1862
Elkington
9677 Victorian Silver Table Centrepiece
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A spectacular antique silver centrepiece and candelabra, the tall column and arms formed as a grapevine with entwined branches supporting vine leaves and bunches of grapes. The cut crystal bowl and the candle nozzles are all detachable. This decorative item is perfect for fruit, flowers and sweets. Engraved to the base with a presentation inscription from H.G Mytton of Cleobury North. Dismantles into 3 pieces by unscrewing the bowl holder at the top. Weight 2755 grams, 88.6 troy ounces. Height 58.5cm (with glass), 53cm (without). Spread 42cm. London 1862. Maker George Richards Elkington. Sterling silver.
1862
Elkington
9810 Antique Silver Sauceboats
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An elegant pair of antique silver sauceboats with beaded borders. The bright cut engraving is particularly attractive. Each gravy jug has a hand engraved crest to the front of a gentleman holding a scythe. Weight (of both) 423 grams, 13.6 troy ounces. Spread 17.8cm. Height 9cm/11cm. Birmingham 1862. Maker Elkington & Co. Sterling silver.
1863
Martin Hall and Co
7227 Victorian Silver Mustard Pot
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An antique sterling silver mustard pot of plain circular form with beaded borders and a decorative thumb piece. There is an engraved crest on the lid. Original blue glass liner. Weight 143 grams, 4.6 troy ounces. Height 5.5 cms (excluding handle). Diameter 6.5 cms. Spread 9.25 cms. Sheffield 1863. Maker Martin Hall.
1863
Ortner & Houle
8145 Antique Silver Travelling Lamp
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A fine quality antique sterling silver travelling or carriage lamp by Orton & Houle, neatly designed so that it can be carried for travel. To use the lamp, lift the lid and pull out the hinged front cover to reveal the candle holder behind a glass panel. The lamp can then either be hung from the suspension hooks, or placed standing up by pulling down the base. Next to the base there is a cylindrical vesta case, with a drop down hinged cover for matches and a match striker. A nice feature is the candle holder which has a spring fitting allowing the candle to be pushed up as the candle burns down. Stamped on the main cover with full English silver hallmarks for London 1863. Maker and retailer Ortner & Houle, 3 St James St, SW London.
1863
Thomas Bradbury
9554 Antique Silver Chamberstick
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A good quality antique sterling silver chamber stick with matching candle snuffer. Fixed nozzle. No engravings. Total weight 308 grams, 9.9 troy ounces. Height 11cm. Diameter of base 15.5cm. Spread 18cm. Sheffield 1863. Maker Thomas Bradbury & Sons.
1864

8676 Antique Silver Goblet
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A classical style antique sterling silver goblet with pretty hand engraved decoration around the top of the bowl. Contains 350 ml. Weight 248 grams, 7.9 troy ounces. Height 14.2 cms. Diameter of top 9 cms. Birmingham 1864. Makers mark rubbed.
1865
The Goldsmiths Alliance
9065 Victorian Silver Bachelor Teapot
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A lovely little antique sterling silver teapot with hinged lid and flower finial. Nice small size. Circular ribbed form and hand engraved deep borders with scroll decoration. To the front there is a hand engraved crest of a bird above the motto “mea gloria fides” meaning “our faith in glory”. Contains 650 ml. Weight 421 grams, 13.5 troy ounces. Height 12 cms (to top of handle). Spread 19.5 cms. Marked underneath for London 1865. Maker Goldsmith Alliance.
1866
Thomas Smily
8462 Antique Silver Shell Salts
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A fine pair of antique sterling silver salt dishes in the form of shells supported by dolphin feet. Heavy cast silver. The detailed workmanship on these is quite exceptional and they sit very well in the hand. The shells retain the original gilding. Accompanied by a pair of sterling silver salt spoons (same maker) with pretty bright cut dot engraved borders and foliate motif. Total weight 151 grams, 15.7 troy ounces. Height 3 cms. Top 5 x 5 cms. Salts London 1866. Spoons London 1864. All by Thomas Smily.
1866
James Charles Edington
8955 Victorian Novelty Silver Condiment – Sack of Salt
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A fantastic quality antique sterling silver salt pot in the form of a sack. Excellent quality. Good weight 181 grams, 5.8 troy ounces. Height 5.5 cms. Base width 8.5 cms. London 1866. Maker James Charles Edington.
1866
Thomas Johnson
7444 Victorian Travelling Picnic Set
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Stunning quality. A rare pair of antique sterling silver campaign dining sets, cleverly dismountable, so that everything fits inside the matching drinking cup. Each set consists of a sterling silver fork, spoon and steel knife, all with a handle which unscrews, a silver handled travelling corkscrew and a three section sterling silver condiment barrel. All contained in a sterling silver beaker with all over engine turned decoration. Each piece is silver hallmarked for London 1866 and has monogram engraved in old fashioned script. Maker Thomas Johnson. Retailed by E & E Emanuel, Portsea.
1866
Edward Charles Brown
7470 Victorian Silver Trophy Cup
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A handsome antique sterling silver cup with matching cover and wooden stand. Bright original gilt interior to cup and cover. The decoration is particularly good with deep relief chased flowers, leaves and scrolls and there’s a large cartouche to front and back with a crest and a military inscription from the Bath Troop N.S.Y.C 1893. Weight 1216 grams, 39 troy ounces. Height 40 cms , 46 cms (with plinth). Spread across handles 26 cms. Diameter 16 cms. London 1866. Maker Richard & Brown.