George II
George II
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1735
John Blunt II
8205 George II Canon Handle Silver Serving Spoon
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An exceptionally large antique sterling silver hash spoon or serving spoon with a long tubular handle and a large deep bowl. Engraved on the underside of the bowl with initials “ICA”. Spoons of this type were introduced in the late Charles II period and continued until the first part of the 18th century. Weight 214 grams, 6.8 troy ounces. Length 43.5 cms. Bowl 11.7 x 8.4 cms. London 1735. Maker John Blunt II or James Brooker.
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1754
Richard Gurney And Thomas Cooke
8547 George II Silver Teapot
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A very attractive antique sterling silver teapot of globular design on a pedestal foot. Small size. With a curved spout and deep chased decoration to the upper body and lid. Contains 550 ml. Weight 535 grams, 17.2 troy ounces. Height 15 cms. Spread 23cms. London 1754. Maker Richard Gurney & Thomas Cook.
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1754
William Shaw And William Priest
8730 George II Silver Coffee Pot
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A handsome antique sterling silver coffee pot with plain baluster shape raised on a shallow pedestal foot. Lovely acorn finial. Elegant plain design and graceful shaped spout. To the front there is a hand engraved crest within a decorative oval cartouche. Underneath there are some owner’s initials. Contains 1050 ml. Weight 889 grams, 28.5 troy ounces. Height 26.5 cms. Spread across spout and handle 24.5 cms. London 1754. Maker William Shaw and William Priest.
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1737
James Gould
10344 George II Antique Silver Candlesticks
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A handsome pair of antique silver candle holders. Very attractive design with knopped columns and shaped bases. Heavy cast silver and good original colour. Each has a hand engraved armorial within the well of the base. The detachable sconces are matching but probably made a few years later as candlesticks of this date were generally made without. Weight 807g 25.9 troy oz. Height 16.66cm. Base 10.2cm. London 1737. Maker James Gould. Sterling silver.
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1751
Lawrence Johnson
9129 Antique George II Silver Taperstick
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A delightful little antique silver taper stick with shaped base with shell corners. Cast silver. Weight 150 grams, 4.8 troy ounces. Height 12.5 cms. Base diameter 7.5 cms. The taper stick is marked underneath on 4 corners with English silver hallmarks for London 1754. Maker Lawrence Johnson.
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1746
Benjamin West
9203 George II Antique Silver Beaker
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An excellent large size antique sterling silver beaker of plain tapering design with flared rim and simple foot wires. Excellent patina and original gilt rim. Contains 500 ml. Weight 224 cm, 7.2 troy ounces. Height 11.3 cms. Diameter 9.9 cms. London 1746. Maker Benjamin West.
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1738
Richard Gosling
9397 George II Antique Silver Tankard
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A good antique silver lidded tankard with domed lid. Sterling silver. Lovely plain design with simple straight sides, the body with a concentric reed ring to the base of the handle. The hand engraved armorial has a crest and motto “Stabilis in Fide”. Owners initials to the top of the handle. Contains 1070 ml. Weight 864 grams, 27.7 troy ounces. Height 18.2 cm. Spread 18 cm. Diameter 10.5 cm (top). London 1738. Maker Richard Gosling. Sterling silver.
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Circa 1730
6643 Antique Nurnberg Silver Beaker
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A good quality antique silver cup of tapering form and plain style. Simple shape with concentric ribbed detail to top and base. Original gilt interior. Weight 124 grams, 3.8 troy ounces. Height 9 cms. Diameter of top 7 cms. Marked underneath with assay scrape and “N” Nurnberg town mark. Makers mark IH. Circa 1730.
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1758
Robert Albin Cox
7588 George II Silver Lidded Tankard
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Unusually tall. A large and excellent quality antique sterling silver tankard with plain styling and baluster shape. Attractive strap work to the handle. To the front there is a fine hand engraved armorial. Weight 741 grams, 23.8 troy ounces. Height 22.5 cms. Contains 1250 ml. London 1758. Maker Robert Albin Cox.
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1742
Francis Crump
8124 Antique George II Silver Mug
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A handsome early English sterling silver mug with a baluster shape on a spreading foot. Good plain style typical of the period. Excellent colour and weight. To the front there is a large hand engraved monogram, in old fashioned script, within a decorative cartouche. Engraved underneath are the original owners initials. Contains 570 ml. Weight 444 grams, 14.2 troy ounces. Height 12.2 cms. Diameter of top 8.75 cms. London 1742. Maker Francis Crump.
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1734
James Douglas
8219 Antique Irish Silver Candlesticks
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A superb pair of early Dublin cast candlesticks of circular form with a baluster stem and sunken well base. Sterling silver. Lovely plain style and good gauge silver. Weight 628 grams, 20.1 troy ounces. Height 16 cms. Base 10.2 cms. Each is stamped within the well of the base with Irish silver hallmarks for Dublin 1734. Maker James Douglas. Also stamped on the edge of the capitals with the harp mark.
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1750
William Gould
8548 George II Antique Silver Candlesticks
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An excellent pair of antique sterling silver candle holders with shell corners and detachable sconces. Very attractive design and heavy cast silver. Weight 1085 grams, 34.8 troy ounces. Height 20.5 cms. Base 11.5 x 11.5 cms. London 1750. Maker William Gould.
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1736
Thomas Bamford
8733 George II Silver Warwick Cruet
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A handsome antique sterling silver cruet set with a matching set of 3 silver casters and 2 silver topped and faceted crystal oil and vinegar bottles. The cinquefoil frame has 4 shell feet and a shaped decorative cartouche to the front (uninscribed). Total weight of silver 1385 grams, 44.5 troy ounces. Caster height 19 and 15 cms. Bottle height 19 cms. London 1736. All by the same maker Thomas Bamford, specialist castor maker.
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1729
Benjamin Pyne
9041 George II Silver Tea Kettle
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An excellent antique sterling silver samovar of plain design and having a shaped folding handle with raffia finish. Uninscribed. The matching stand has a cut-work frieze and stands on large shell feet, it has a removable burner well with push on top. Contains 1550 ml. Weight 1589 grams, 51 troy ounces. Total height 30 cms (handle extended)/ 22.5 cms (to top of kettle finial). London 1729. Maker Benjamin Pyne.
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1731
Charles Hatfield
9138 Antique George II Silver Salver
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A good early English sterling silver salver of square form raised on shaped feet. This dainty size is often known as a waiter, perfect for standing a wine bottle or glass. To the centre is a hand engraved crest. Good colour. Weight 220 grams, 7 troy ounces. Width 14.4 cm. Height 1.7 cm. London 1731. Maker Chas Hatfield.
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1751
John Café
9216 George II Antique Silver Tapersticks
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A delightful pair of little antique silver taper sticks with stepped bases and shell corners. Cast silver. One with a hand engraved crest. Total weight 290 grams, 9.3 troy ounces. Height 12 cms. Base width 7.4 cm. Marked underneath in four corners with English silver hallmarks for London 1751. Maker John Cafe, known for his candlesticks. Sterling silver.
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1741
Thomas Whipham
5443 George II Silver Bowl
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A charming antique sterling silver bowl of small size. Very plain styling and excellent original colour. Weight 205 grams, 6.6 troy ounces. Height 7.25 cms. Diameter 10.5 cms. London 1741. Maker Thomas Whipham.
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1753
Phillips Garden
6666 Set of George II Silver Caddies by Phillip Garden
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An excellent quality matching set of antique sterling silver tea jars with lift off lids and finely engraved armorials . Attractive vase shape with rope border and cute little flower finial. With spiral decoration and high relief embossed flower decoration. One large caddy (originally for sugar) and a matching pair of smaller caddies (for green and black tea). Remarkable weight. Weight 929 grams, 29.8 troy ounces. Large caddy height 15 cms, diameter (inside top) 6.35 cms (bottom) 6.75 cms. Pair of smaller caddies height 15 cms, diameter (inside top) 5.5 cms (bottom) 6 cms. London 1753. Maker Phillip Garden.
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1741 - 1757
7624 George II Set of Silver Serving Spoons
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A composite set of 11 early English sterling silver spoons in the popular Hanover pattern. Lovely plain style. Each with a hand engraved crest of a dog under a tree. Weight 678 grams, 21.8 troy ounces. Length 20 cms approx. Various dates and makers. 4 spoons by Samuel Robey 1741-1746. 3 spoons by Ebenezer Coker 1753-57. 4 spoons are unreadable.
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Circa 1749
8128 Antique Augsburg Silver Candelabra
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An early German single silver candelabra with a detachable top bearing 2 candle lights. Heavy cast silver. Excellent rococo style, typical of the period. Fixed candlestick nozzles. There is a charming old collection label on the underside. Weight 945 grams, 30.3 troy ounces. Total height 37.5 cms. Height of candlestick 24 cms. Spread across the branches 27 cms. Marked with German silver stamps on both top and base. Augsburg, Germany. Date letter for 1749. Makers mark “ATS”.
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Circa 1760
8261 Antique Russian Silver Beaker
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An excellent quality antique Russian silver beaker with a deeply embossed decoration of birds, shells, foliage and scrolls. To the front there is an eagle, to the back there’s a dove. Very heavy gauge silver. Excellent colour. Contains 200 ml. Weight 101 grams, 3.2 troy ounces. Height 8.5 cms. Diameter 6.5 cms. Marked underneath with Russian silver marks and date 1760.
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Circa 1746
Antoine-Louis Montalant
8578 Early Antique French Cast Silver Candlesticks
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A magnificent pair of antique sterling silver candlesticks with faceted columns and circular stepped bases with sunken well. Uninscribed. Excellent condition and fine patina. These stunning candlesticks are beautifully chased on the columns and bases and have multiple ornamental borders. Very heavy weight 1927 grams, 61.9 troy ounces. Height 27 cms. Base width 14 cms. Marked underneath with provincial French silver stamps. Maker Antoine-Louis Montalant of Vannes. Date 1746-1750.
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1752
Phillips Garden
8753 George II Silver Beer Jug
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An outstanding quality antique sterling silver jug of tall bellied shape on a circular foot. Large and heavy. Good for beer, water or wine. With a deep embossed decoration of flowers, foliage and scrolls, the under-lip has a large face mask. To the front is a cartouche containing a hand engraved family coat of arms, to the reverse there is a family crest. Gilded inside. Contains 2600 ml. Weight 1752 grams, 56.30 troy ounces. Height 27 cms. Spread 27 cms. London 1752. Maker Philip Garden, known as an admirable exponent of the rococo style.
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1727
John Edwards II
9049 George II Silver Mug
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A handsome antique sterling silver mug of baluster form with a simple scroll handle. Excellent plain style. Good gauge silver. Uninscribed. Contains 460, just under a pint. Weight 343 grams, 11 troy ounces. Height 11.5 cms. Diameter 7.8 cms (top), 8.2 cms (base). London 1727. Maker John Edwards II.
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1729
Louys Cuny
9140 Antique George II Silver Trencher Salt
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A large and imposing antique sterling silver salt of circular form and standing on a raised pedestal foot. Extremely heavy weight. Applied cut card decoration. To the centre is a hand engraved armorial within a decorative cartouche with a motto below, on the front is a crest. Weight 229 grams, 7.3 troy ounces. Height 5.5 cm. Diameter 9 cm. London 1729. Maker Louys Cuny, a good Huguenot maker.
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1729
John Tuite
9219 George II Silver Salver
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A good antique sterling silver salver of plain design with a shaped border. With contemporary hand engraved armorial. These small size trays are often referred to as waiters and are ideal for use with small objects such as glasses and bottles. Weight 220 grams, 7 troy ounces. Diameter 15 cms. Height 2.4 cms. London 1729. Maker John Tuite.
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1748
George Jones
5551 George II Cast Silver Cream Jug
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A very pretty little antique sterling silver cream jug with embossed decoration of flowers and scrolls. Good weight and handles well. Original gilt inside. Weight 107 grams, 3.4 troy ounces. Height 11 cms. London 1748. Maker GJ (probably by George Jones).
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1729
Richard Bayley
6772 George II Silver Mug
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A handsome antique sterling silver tankard of good size and weight. Plain baluster shape, almost straight sided, with a simple scroll handle. Excellent colour. Weight 337 grams, 10.8 troy ounces. Contains 1 pint. Height 11.5 cms. Diameter at top 9 cms. London 1729. Maker Richard Bayley.
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1746
Robert Brown
7645 George II Silver Mug
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A handsome antique sterling silver mug of baluster form with a simple scroll handle. Excellent plain style. With a hand engraved armorial to the front. Contains 550 ml. Good gauge silver. Weight 335 grams, 10.7 troy ounces. Height 13 cms. Diameter of top 8 cms. London 1746. Maker Robert Brown.
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1742
Robert Brown
8171 George II Silver Salver
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A good antique sterling silver salver of plain design having a shaped border decorated with shells, grapes and vine tendrils. Standing on scroll feet. Uninscribed. Weight 923 grams, 29.6 troy ounces. Diameter 30 cms. Height 3.7 cms. London 1742. Maker Robert Brown.
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Circa 1750
8264 George II Silver Cream Jug
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An excellent little early antique silver sparrow beak jug with a tall slim body and pedestal foot. Sterling silver. Good plain style and excellent colour. With a hand engraved crest to the front. Small size silver cream jugs without lids were only introduced in the 1720’s. Weight 72 grams, 2.3 troy ounces. Height 8 cm. Spread 7 cm across the top. Diameter of top 3.5 cm. English silver hallmarks for London, no date letter – circa 1750. Makers mark possibly “P.P”.
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1735
Peze Pilleau
8584 Antique George II Silver Salver
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An excellent quality antique sterling silver salver of plain form and raised on heavy cast shell feet. Simple Bath border. Good weight and patina. To the front is a well executed, hand engraved armorial and crest within a decorative cartouche. Weight 1970 grams, 63.3 troy ounces. Diameter 39.5 cms. Height 5 cms. London 1735. Maker Peze Pilleau, the highly regarded Huguenot maker.