Victoria

Period

19th century
1900 Onwards

Price

Victoria

Circa 1900
John Henry Potter
8686 Vintage Silver Plated Wine Cistern
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A large oval wine bucket of oval plain design which can hold up to 6 bottles. To the front there is an applied disc inscribed “Nags Head, Castleton – S.Hardy”. Height 14 cms. Top measures 33 x 26 cms. Maker John Henry Potter, Sheffield. Circa 1900.
1898
Cornelius Saunders & Francis Shepherd
8348 Antique Miniature Silver Teapot Pepper
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A nice little silver pepper pot in the form of a Victorian teapot. Typical late 19th century shape with oval tapering sides and straight spout. Gilt inside. The lid pulls off to fill with pepper. Weight 28 grams, just under 1 troy ounce. Height 4 cms. Spread of handle to spout 7. 2 cms. Base 4.2 x 3.4 cms. Chester 1898. Maker Saunders & Shepherd.
Circa 1890

8513 Antique Chinese Silver Rosewater Sprinkler
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A late 19th century Chinese export silver rose water sprinkler. The lower body and foot are finely chased with repousse floral decoration, and the tall slender top has a cast and applied bird with the little sprinkler holes. Weight 70 grams, 2.2 troy ounces. Height 16.5 cms. Stamped underneath with Chinese silver marks and makers mark MK.
1895
Karl Fabergé
8634 Antique Russian Silver Jug by Faberge
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A stylish antique silver cream jug with a tall vase shape with reeded design and square foot. Initials “EB” engraved to the front. Ontains 110 ml. Weight 254 grams, 8.1 troy ounces. Height 16 cms (to lip), 18 cms (to top of handle). Spread 10.3 cms. Base 5.6 cms square. Stamped on the edge of the base with Russian silver stamps for 1895, 84 silver grade*. Maker Karl Faberge.
Circa 1840

8823 Antique Continental Silver Box
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A very charming antique silver box with hinged lid mounted with a silver coin surrounded by a circle of paste stones (some missing). Small size. With rope borders and a hand engraved design to the sides. Weight 30 grams, 1 troy ounce. Height 2 cms. Diameter 4 cms. With continental silver marks underneath. Circa 1840.
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.
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.
1899

9309 Antique Silver Fish Snuff Box
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A rare Victorian novelty silver antique fish which opens into a box. The fish’s mouth also opens. Beautifully articulated. Naturalistic engraved detail and scales. Glass eyes. Weight 117 grams, 3.7 troy ounces. Length 14.5 cm. Width 6 cm. Stamped on the tail fin with continental silver marks and a London import mark for 1899.
1898
William Dunningham & Co Of Aberdeen
4612 Scottish Silver and Horn Vinaigrette
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A stunning antique sterling silver vinaigrette with a horn body and stone inset top. Diameter 2 cms. Spread 6 cms. WILLIAM DUNNINGHAM & CO OF ABERDEEN. 1898.
Circa 1900
B Neresheimer & Sohnes
6148 Antique Silver Table Bird
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An excellent quality antique silver model of a bird with articulated wings. Good weight and extremely fine detail. Weight 730 grams, 23.4 troy ounces. Length 36cm. Height 13cm. German silver marks on the edge of the tail for Neresheimer. Circa 1900.
1877
Edward Barnard & Sons
6745 Victorian Silver Tray
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A good antique sterling silver tray of oval form and having a reeded border and side handles. Beautifully engraved to the centre with a foliate design and flowers. In the middle there’s a fine armorial with the motto “Frappe Fort Agincourt”, the arms of the Earl of Kimberley. Weight 2101 grams, 67.5 troy ounces. Spread 57 cms. Length 50 cms. Width 37.5 cms. London 1877. Maker Barnard Brothers.
1882

7109 Antique Russian Silver Purse
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A delightful little antique silver purse in the form of a handbag with a carrying chain. Excellent decorative detail including faux basket weave and shaped leather straps with buckles. Original gilt interior. Weight 66 grams, 2.1 troy ounces. Height 6cm (excluding chain). Width 7cm. Stamped on both sides with Russian silver marks including the grade “84”, town mark, the year 1882 and the makers mark.
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.
1893

7677 Antique Russian Silver Troika Box
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A good quality antique silver cigarette case with niello decoration and original gilt interior. The top has a spirited picture of a 3 horse drawn troika. Weight 97 grams, 3.1 troy ounces. Top measures 9.5 x 5.6 cms. Marked inside top and bottom with Russian silver marks. Dated 1893.
1878
Henry Holland
7971 Antique Silver Serving Spoons
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A superb set of 6 antique sterling silver spoons in the elegant bead pattern. Excellent plain style. Each piece has a hand engraved crest. Total weight, 6 spoons, 435 grams, 13.9 troy oz. Length 22.5cm. London 1878. Maker Henry Holland.
1895
William Moering
8096 Pair of Antique Silver Figurines
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A charming pair of antique silver gardening figures in old fashioned costume – a girl holding a flower basket and a young man holding a flower. Excellent quality. Heavy cast silver. Total weight 565 grams, 18.1 troy ounces. Height 14.5 cms. Continental silver marks and English import marks for London 1895. Maker William Moering.
Circa 1900

8696 Antique Tibetan Silver Teapot
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An attractive little Tibetan or Nepalese silver teapot with a domed lid attached with a chain. Interesting style combining both Indian and Chinese influences. The handle is modelled as a dragon’s head and curving neck, the body has both engraved and embossed decoration. Contains 200 ml. Weight 247 grams, 7.9 troy ounces. Height 12 cms. Spread 16 cms. Stamped on the top edge of the lid with 2 symbols, probably the makers mark. Circa 1900.
1874
Edward Barnard & Sons
8366 Antique Silver Figural Centrepiece
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A handsome antique sterling silver table centre modelled as The Three Graces supporting an shaped openwork basket with a cast floral rim. The tall spreading base terminates in three large scroll feet. Excellent quality and fine attention to detail. Weight 2846 grams, 91.5 troy ounces. Height 43 cms. Diameter of basket 14 cms. Spread of base 26 cms. Hallmarked on the basket and base for London 1874. Maker E & J Barnard.
1874
Hunt & Roskell
8525 Antique Silver Wine Jug
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A fine antique sterling silver wine ewer of tall shapely vase form having a curved silver handle with acanthus leaf terminal. Plain style and elegant classical shape. Excellent quality and good gauge silver as you’d expect from this prestigious firm of silversmiths, previously known as Storr & Mortimer, the famous Paul Storr partnership. Gilt interior. Contains 1350 ml. Weight 810 grams, 25.1 troy ounces. Height 29.5 cms. Spread 12 cms. London 1874. Maker Hunt & Roskell (late Storr & Mortimer).
Circa 1840

8641 Antique French Silver Fish Plate
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An excellent antique silver salmon dish with a long oval form and reed border. Good large size. Original gilt finish (some wear). Engraved on both sides with a large armorial and the crest “Acta Non Verba”. Weight 2874 grams, 92.4 troy ounces. Length 80 cms. Width 37.5 cms. Marked on the edge with French silver marks. Circa 1840.
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.
1880
Thomas Smily
8968 Antique Silver Dish
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A very charming antique silver bowl of shallow oval form with 2 handles. A copy of the popular 17th century wine taster. The centre panel is embossed with a cherub scene. Weight 267 grams, 8.5 troy ounces. Bowl measures 20×15.5 cms, height 3/5.5 cms. Spread across handles 22.5 cms. London 1880. Maker Thomas Smily.
Circa 1890

9108 Russian Silver Casket
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A 19th century Russian (Georgia) silver filigree casket of rectangular form and raised on four scroll feet. The quality of the filigree work is exquisite. The hinged lid with domed centre has an applied flower to each corner and to the centre. There is a folding catch to the front and swing handles either side. Weight 234 grams, 7.5 troy oz. Length 13.5 cm. Width 8.5 cm. height 8.5 cm. Russian silver stamps for Tbilissi, Georgia 1882-1898. 84 zolotnik silver grade*. Maker’s mark KC (KS).
Circa 1840

9310 Antique Silver Bell
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An attractive antique sterling silver bell, the handle fashioned as a classical young man. Weight 265 grams, 8.5 troy ounces. Height 12.7 cm. Diameter 4 cm. Stamped round the base with Italian silver stamps for Rome. Circa 1840.
Circa 1900
B Neresheimer & Sohnes
5034 Pair of German Silver "Kitten" Salts
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A pretty pair of antique continental silver salts mounted with kittens. Heavy cast silver. Weight 380 grams, 12.2 troy ounces. Height 6 cms. Base measures 9 x 5 cms. Spread 11 cms. Continental silver mark for Neresheimer. Circa 1900.
1893

6292 Antique Silver Flask - Eton Harrow Cricket Match at Lords Cricket Ground
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A very collectible item. Of both sporting and military interest. A tall slim flask with a swivel top with safety lock mechanism and detachable drinking cup. This antique sterling silver drinking flask has an engraved presentation inscription “LORDS – Eton v Harrow – 1st Innings 28 – 2nd Innings 81 – 1899”. There is a personalized inscription to Francis Grenfell VC on the reverse. Weight 237 grams, 7.6 troy ounces. Height 23.5 cms. Diameter of base 4.75 cms. Birmingham 1893. Maker LG.
Circa 1898

6755 Antique Silver Model Elephant
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A nice little antique sterling silver elephant standing with his feet astride and having silver tusks and curled trunk. Weight 103 grams, 3.3 troy ounces. Length 8 cms. Height 4.5 cms. Import marks on the tail for London 1898. Continental silver marks underneath, probably German. Importer Samuel Boyce (or Boaz) Landeck.
1890
Hukin & Heath
7125 Victorian Silver Plated Travelling Picnic Set
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From a design by Dr Christopher Dresser. An antique silver plated automobile set beautifully arranged with many of the pieces slotting inside each other. All in the original leather covered carrying case. Each piece with an engraved monogram and crest. There is a similar set by Dr Christopher Dresser in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London (see photos). Kettle height 9 cms (14.5 cms with handle), contains 1 pint. Teapot height 7.5 cms, contains half a pint. Stamped underneath with silver plate stamps for Hukin and Heath, a design number and a Victorian registration mark. Circa 1890.

1 kettle of cauldron form with rattan-covered handle and domed cover, containing a tea canister and a burner
1 teapot with rattan handle, containing a gilded beaker and glass container with screw cover and fitted stopper
1 flask with screw cap
2 circular boxes with screw on lids
1890
Hubert Schiffer
7471 Antique Silver and "Raeren" Stoneware Jug
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An antique English amphora jug or vase in the manner of Jan Emens Mennicken, German, 1540–1593, the body with decorative armorial medallions dated 1588 and 1594, the 3 handles dated 1590. With a sterling silver foot and collar and a detachable silver lid. This jug was in the collection of Sir Charles Jackson, the author of the esteemed book on English silver hallmarks. Height 38 cms. Spread across handles 18 cms. Diameter of base 12 cms. Makers mark only – “IM” over a billet and pellet. The silver marks are recorded in Jacksons for 1594 however the vase is a later copy circa 1890 by Hubert Schiffer. Schiffer ran a small workshop in Raeren specialising in copies of renaissance originals. Examples of his work are rare and were often damaged on purpose to make them look ‘authentic’. There is a similar vase in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston (see accompanying documentation).

Literature: Sir Charles Jackson: ‘An Illustrated History of English Plate’, published 1911, vol. II, page 781, figure 1015, where the author compares the makers mark to that on the communion flagon at Westwell.

Provenance: Sir Charles Jackson.
William Randolph Hurst sold Sotheby & Co. London, 22nd June 1939 ‘The Property of William Randolph Hurst, Esq’, lot 72.

Museum of Fine Arts in Boston http://educators.mfa.org/node/306110
Circa 1880
John Langland
7755 Antique Silver Plated Figural Salts
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A tall pair of antique silver plated salts modelled as a young girl and boy wearing old fashioned clothing. Each is carrying a large straw basket which is gilded inside for the salt. Excellent quality and good heavy weight. Height 15 cms. Width of salt 8 cms. Base diameter 7.5 cms. Circa 1880. Umarked.
1880
William Hutton
7975 Antique Silver Tea Set
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A 3 piece Victorian sterling silver tea set of octagonal can shape. Very stylish with straight sides and flat top with inset hinge. Engraved with panels of leaf motifs, wriggle work and dot borders. Pale interior gilding to the sugar bowl and milk jug. Weight 1027 grams, 33 troy ounces. Teapot contains 1000 ml. Teapot height 12 cms, spread 26 cms. London 1880. Maker William Hutton
1876

8099 Antique Russian Silver and Niello Cigarette Case
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A good quality antique silver cigarette case with niello decoration and original gilt interior. The top has a spirited picture of a 3 horse drawn troika. Weight 155 grams, 4.9 troy ounces. Top measures 11 x 6.75 cms. Height 3.5 cms. Marked inside top and bottom with Russian silver marks. Dated 1876.