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George II

  • 1735

    Edward Wood

    7290 George II Silver Trencher Salts

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    A chunky pair of early English sterling silver trencher salts in the rectangular form popular at the start of the 18th century. Good size. Gilt interior. Weight 121 grams, 3.8 troy ounces. Height 3.5 cms. Base 8 x 6.4 cms. Top 6.7 x 5 cms. Lovely clear marks underneath for London 1735. Maker Edward Wood. Would make a good set of 4 with #7288.

  • 1728

    Paul de Lamerie

    7911 George II Silver Cup by Paul de Lamerie

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    An outstanding early antique silver cup, campana shape with acanthus leaf topped side handles. By the sought after Huguenot silversmith Paul de Lamerie. Britannia standard silver*. Lovely plain style and very good weight. Excellent patina. To both sides there is a large and finely engraved armorial crest belonging to TREBY quartering Grange for the Rt Hon George Treby, MP. Weight 1048 grams, 33.6 troy ounces. Height 17 cms. Diameter of top 14.5 cms. London 1728. Maker Paul de Lamerie.

  • 1736

    Robert Abercrombie

    9401 George II Silver Salver

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    A good antique sterling silver salver of plain design with a shaped border. Uninscribed. Heavy quality. These small size trays are often referred to as waiters and are ideal for use with glasses and bottles. Weight 369 grams, 11.8 troy ounces. Diameter 18.2 cm. Height 2.3 cm. London 1736. Maker Robert Abercrombie.

  • 1732

    William Darker

    8446 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. Good plain style and nice weight. Excellent colour. Contains 75 ml. Weight 87 grams, 2.7 troy ounces. Height 8.5 cms (to top of handle). Spread 7.25 cms across the top. Sterling silver. London 1732. Maker William Darker.

  • 1728

    John Gorsuch

    8618 Antique George II Silver Sugar Bowl

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    A rare antique sterling silver covered sugar bowl of circular form on a small spreading foot. Excellent plain design, typical of the period. In the early 18th century sugar bowls or sugar boxes nearly always had covers which, when reversed, could be used as a saucer or spoon tray. Weight 295 grams, 9.4 troy ounces. Total height 9 cms. Bowl measures – height 6.3 cms, diameter 10.5 cms. London 1728. Maker John Gorsuch.

  • 1730

    Isaac Callard

    8922 George II Silver Ladle

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    An elegant antique sterling silver serving ladle with a shell shaped bowl. Excellent plain style. Weight 182 grams, 5.8 troy ounces. Length 36 cms. Width of bowl 8.7 cms. Makers mark only struck 4 times for Isaac Callard, London. Circa 1730

  • Circa 1750

     

    9093 Antique Georgian Silver Lemon Strainer

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    A rare early English antique sterling silver strainer of circular form with a turned over rim. The bowl has drilled pierced holes in concentric circles and long shaped handles with leaf decoration. To the front there is a hand engraved initial. Weight 98 grams, 3.1 troy oz. Spread 16.5 cm. Diameter 8.5 cms. Height 3.3 cms. Marks indistinct. English. Circa 1750.

  • 1740

    John Fossey

    9179 George II Silver Bowl

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    A charming antique sterling silver bowl of small size. Very plain styling and excellent original colour. The original owners initials are incised underneath. Weight 179 grams, 6.6 troy ounces. Height 6.9 cms. Diameter 11 cms. London 1740. Maker Jonathan Fossey.

  • 1754

    William Cafe

    9337 Antique George II Silver Taperstick

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    A very charming little antique silver taper stick with shaped base with knopped baluster stem. Cast silver. Weight 109 grams, 3.5 troy ounces. Height 11 cms. Base diameter 8 cms. The taper stick is marked underneath on 4 corners with English silver hallmarks for London 1754. Maker William Cafe.

  • 1737

    Charles Kandler

    6318 George II Antique Silver Candlesticks by Charles Kandler

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    An important pair of early English antique silver candlesticks by the sought after maker Charles Kandler. Very fine quality and made of heavy gauge cast silver. In the French taste, each with a knopped baluster stem on spreading circular base with sunken well and shaped outside border. These stunning candlesticks are beautifully chased all over and each bears an armorial crest within the sunken well. Weight 1459 grams, 46.9 troy ounces. Height 22cm. Base diagonal measurement 16.25cm. London 1737. Maker Charles Kandler.

  • 1742

    Louis Dupont

    7319 George II Silver Coffee Pot

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    An exceptional quality antique sterling silver coffee pot of baluster shape on pedestal foot. Very beautifully decorated with crisply chased scrolls, flowers, leaves and hatching. On top there is a pretty cast flower finial. Contains 900 ml. Weight 944 grams, 30.3 troy ounces. Height 25 cms. Spread 21 cms. London 1742. Maker Louis Dupont.

  • Circa 1750

    Thomas David Mauger

    7964 Antique Jersey Silver Mug

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    Channel Islands silver. A rare antique sterling silver tankard from the island of Jersey. Broad heavy design with the distinctive leaf motif on the handle, typical of Channel Islands silver of this period. Weight 440 grams, 14.1 troy ounces. Underneath is a presentation inscription (later in date) to “George Du Heaume ne 11 Decembre 1806”. Contains 1 pint. Height 12 cms. Diameter of top 9 cms. Stamped underneath with the initials TM for Thomas Mauger of Jersey. Circa 1750.

  • 1738

    Ayme Videau

    9405 Antique George II Silver Basket

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    A rare George II sterling silver basket of oval form with swing handle. Excellent weight and colour. The basket has a pierced body with a shell decorated cast silver border and it stands on a flared and pierced gallery foot. At this time baskets were used mainly for bread and fruit. The centre has a crisp hand engraved decoration enclosing an empty cartouche. Weight 1585 grams, 50.9 troy oz. Height 20cm (with handle), 8.3cm (basket only). Top measures 29.5 x 26.5cm. London 1738. Maker Ayme Videau.

  • Circa 1740

    Dougal Ged

    8461 Georgian Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box

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    A highly collectible antique sterling silver and shell snuff box with a hinged lid. Length 7.5 cms, width 6 cms, height 5 cms. The silver mount bears Scottish hallmarks (badly struck) for Dougal Ged, Edinburgh assay master. Circa 1740.

  • 1744

    Micon Melun

    8623 Antique George II Exeter Silver Ladle

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    A rare piece of antique English provincial silver. A Georgian sterling silver punch ladle with an oval shaped bowl and turned wood handle. Length 34 cms. Bowl 7.7 x 5.8 cms. Stamped inside the bowl with a full set of Exeter hallmarks for 1744. Makers mark stylized “MM” for Micon Melun (see Jacksons, mentioned under Falmouth goldsmiths page 317, Pickford edition).

  • 1758

    William London

    8942 George II Silver Mug

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    A handsome antique sterling silver mug of curved baluster form with a simple scroll handle. Excellent plain style. Engraved with the original owners initials at the top of the handle. Contains 450 ml. Weight 354 grams, 11.3 troy ounces. Height 11.8 cms. Diameter 7.8 cms (top). London 1758. Maker William London.

  • 1748

    Thomas Whipham

    9095 George II Silver Beer Jug

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    A handsome antique sterling silver jug of baluster shape on a plain circular cast foot. Sparrow beak lip. Contains 1100 ml. Weight 679 grams, 21.8 troy ounces. Height 20 cm. Spread 16.5 cm. Diameter 8 cm. London 1748. Makers mark Thomas Whipham.

  • 1742

    Charles Hatfield

    9182 George II Silver Tea Kettle

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    A handsome antique sterling silver samovar of circular form having a folding raffia finish handle. Excellent quality deep chased decoration. The end of the curved spout is modelled in the form of a bird. The front has a large hand engraved cartouche containing a family armorial. The matching stand has an ornate cast and pierced frieze with face masks, and stands on large shell feet; the integral oil reservoir has a push on top with a crest. Contains 2100 ml. Weight 1950 grams, 62.7 troy ounces. Total height 35.5 cm (handle extended)/ kettle height 26 cm (handle extended), 19 cm (to top of kettle finial). London 1742. Maker Charles Hatfield. His work is comparatively rare and shows signs of Huguenot influence.

  • 1729

    John Tuite

    9338 Antique George II Silver Salver

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    An early English sterling silver salver of shaped square form raised on little feet. This dainty size is often known as a waiter, perfect for standing a wine bottle or glass. To the top is a hand chased border with classical cartouches encircling a maiden’s head. To the centre is a hand engraved crest topped by the motto “Hinc Garbae Nostrae”. Good colour. Weight 229 grams, 7.3 troy ounces. Width 14.7 cm. Height 2.5 cm. London 1729. Maker John Tuite.

  • 1746

    Samuel Wood

    6354 Set of George II Silver Casters by Sam Wood

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    A handsome set of 3 antique silver castors with pierced removable tops. Classic plain style. Weight 474 grams, 15.2 troy ounces. Tall castor – height 17 cms, London 1753. Pair of smaller castors – height 14.8 cms, London 1746. Maker Sam Wood. Sterling silver

  • 1731 - 1732

    Paul de Lamerie

    7320 Pair of George II Salt Cellars by Paul de Lamerie

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    A pair of superb quality silver salts by the sought after Huguenot silversmith Paul de Lamerie. Each with a beaded rim and on four scroll feet with trefid terminals. Heavy gauge metal and lovely chunky feel. The hand chased borders of decoration to the body and top of the foot are worn. Weight 338 grams, 10.8 troy ounces. Height 5 cms. Diameter 7 cms. London 1731/1732. Maker Paul de Lamerie.

  • 1755

    William Skeen

    8007 George II Silver Sauce Boats.

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    A handsome pair of antique sterling silver sauceboats with typical classic shape and plain styling of the period. Each with a hand engraved crest to one side. Very good weight and large size. Weight of pair 768 grams, 24.6 troy ounces. Spread 20 cms. Height 13.5 cms (to top of handle), 10 cms (to lip). London 1755. Maker William Skeen.

  • Circa 1760

     

    8463 George III Silver Snuff Box

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    A very charming antique sterling silver snuff box of oval shape with an unusual double flap opening mechanism. Hand engraved on the lid with feather edge borders and an inscription in old fashioned script “A Gift of the Hon. Charles Hamilton To TT*. The underside is engraved with bull crest and the motto “I SAVED THE KING”. Retains the original gilt interior. Weight 75 grams, 2.4 troy ounces. Top 9.5 x 3.3 cms. Height 2.1 cms. Unmarked. English, circa 1760.

  • 1732

    Edward Feline

    8626 George II Silver Sauce Boats

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    A rare pair of antique sterling silver sauceboats having a plain circular shape on an oval pedestal foot. Single lip. Extremely large and heavy weight. This is a very early date for a silver sauceboat, the first were introduced into England in circa 1715 and had a double lip, the single lipped boats started to appear circa 1730. An unusual feature is the model lion head at the top of the handle. Each jug has a hand engraved crest of a ship to one side, a lion crest to the other side. Good colour. Each contains 450 ml. Weight of pair 1070 grams, 34.4 troy ounces. Height 14 cms (to top of handle). Bowl width 12 cms. Spread 19.5 cms. London 1732. Maker Edward Feline.

  • 1758

    Benjamin Cartwright

    8947 George II Silver Lidded Tankard

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    A good quality antique sterling silver tankard with domed lid and straight tapering form with coopered rings to the body. Uninscribed. Large size. Shows traces of the orginal hand hammered finish. Contains 1000 ml. Weight 891 grams, Height 19.2 cms (to top of thumbpiece). Spread 17cms. Diameter of top 11.5 cms, base 13 cms. English silver hallmarks for London 1758. Maker Benjamin Cartwright.

  • 1753

    William Justis

    9098 Antique George II Silver Salvers

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    A good pair of antique sterling silver salver of plain design with a shaped shell border. With contemporary hand engraved crests within a decorative cartouche. These small size trays are often referred to as waiters and are ideal for use with small objects such as glasses and bottles. Total weight 650 grams, 20.9 troy ounces troy ounces. Diameter 18 cms. Height 3 cms. London 1753. Maker “WI” probably William Justis.

  • 1731

    Francis Nelme

    9185 George II Silver Salvers

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    A good pair of early English sterling silver salvers 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 each has a hand engraved crest within a diamond cartouche. Good colour. Scratch weight below. Weight 470 grams, 15.1 troy ounces. Width 14 cm. Height 2 cm. London 1731. Maker Francis Nelme.

  • 1737

    Francis Spilsbury

    9344 George II Silver Chocolate Pot

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    An elegant plain style antique sterling silver chocolate pot with straight tapering sides and a domed lid. The lid finial is detachable to allow the chocolate to be stirred. Good size. Uninscribed. Good gauge silver and excellent colour. Contains 950 ml. Weight 800 grams, 25.7 troy ounces. Height 22.5 cms. Spread 21 cms. London 1737. Maker Francis Spilsbury.

  • 1732

    Henry Miller I

    6364 Pair of George II Casters

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    An interesting pair of early English silver castors of simple plain shape and having an engraved crest of a bird to the front. They are both matching but there is an unusual feature – one has a decorative pierced top and the other has an unpierced and engraved top. This is known as a blind caster which is the earliest form of mustard pot. Weight 264 grams, 8.4 troy ounces. Height 13 cms. London 1732. Maker Henry Miller I

  • Circa 1730

     

    7370 Pair of George II Silver Casters

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    Incredible quality and weight. A pair of heavy antique sterling silver castors of octagonal shape. With a hand engraved coronet and fancy scroll work design to the front of each. One caster has a pierced top for pepper and the other has a blind cover for dry mustard. The quality of the detailed pierced work and engraving is exceptional and gives the overall impression that they are of Huguenot manufacture and of an outstanding maker such as Paul de Lamerie. Excellent colour. Weight 640 grams, 20.5 troy ounces. Height 16 cms. Fully marked underneath for London 1730. No makers mark.

  • Circa 1750

    John Laughlin Of Dublin

    8009 Irish Silver Spoon Tray

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    A small antique silver tray of oval form with a ribbed and scalloped border. Uninscribed. Weight 66 grams, 2.1 troy ounces. There is a scratch weight underneath of 2.7. Top measures 18 x 8.5 cms. Sterling silver. Stamped on top with the Dublin mark, Hibernia and makers mark for John Laughlin. Circa 1750.

  • 1756

    Langlands & Goodrick

    8515 Antique Newcastle George II Silver Lidded Tankard

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    Provincial silver. A good antique sterling silver tankard with domed hinged lid and plain baluster design. Attractive strapwork to the top of the handle. An unusual feature is the engraved decoration to the heart shaped finial at the base of the handle. Uninscribed. Contains 800 ml. Weight 664 grams, 23.3 troy ounces. Height 18 cms. Diameter 10.2 cms (top), 10.5 (base). Newcastle 1756. Maker Langlands & Goodrick.

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