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17th century

  • Circa 1690 - 1700

     

    9571 Antique German Silver Cup

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    A fine antique silver drinking beaker with bright original gilding. Half ribbed decoration with swags of foliate scrolls on a stipple background. Weight 85 grams, 2.7 troy ounces. Height 5.5 cm. Diameter 5.5 cm. Stamped underneath with assay scrape and German silver mark for Augsburg circa 1690-1700. Maker’s mark “PG”. See Rosenburg ref. 819, number 202 (photos attached). There is a matching cup available #9576

  • 1675

     

    9572 Antique Charles II Silver Boxes

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    A very rare matching pair of early antique silver boxes of octagonal form, with pull off tops, dating from the reign of King Charles II. Good size and weight. Sterling silver. Simple plain form with a large hand engraved armorial within tied plumage feathers, very typical of the date. Superb antique colour. At this date boxes of this type would have originally been part of an extensive toilet service. Total weight 645 grams, 20.7 troy ounces. Height 6.3 cm. Width of top 12.7/13.5 cm. London 1675. Maker’s mark “B” – see Jackson’s page 133.

  • 1660

    Gilbert Shepherd

    9574 Charles II Silver Porringer

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    A rare early English antique silver caudle cup with cast serpent shaped side handles. Dating to the first year of the Restoration period, the cup retains the more austere decoration associated with the Commonwealth period but also has the engraved tulip decoration more typical of the Stuart period. Good colour. An attractive feature is the base decoration reminiscent of wine tasters of this period. There is a crest engraved to the front and initials and a date to the reverse. Weight 111 grams, 3.5 troy ounces. Spread 12.5cm. Diameter 8.1cm. Height 7cm. London 1660. Maker probably Gilbert Shepherd – ref. Jackson’s “Silver & Gold Marks” and Dr Mitchell’s “Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London”. A very historic piece.

  • 1690 - 1700

     

    9576 Antique German Silver Cup

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    A fine antique silver drinking beaker with bright original gilding. Half ribbed decoration with swags of foliate scrolls on a stipple background. Weight 81 grams, 2.6 troy ounces. Height 5.5 cm. Diameter 5.5 cm. Stamped underneath with assay scrape and German silver mark for Augsburg circa 1690-1700. Maker’s mark “PG”. See Rosenburg ref. 819, number 202 (photos attached). There is a matching cup available #9571

  • Circa 1650

     

    9583 Antique Silver Pricket Candlesticks

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    A tall and imposing pair of antique continental silver candlesticks with baluster stems and vase sconces. Early date. The triform bases stand on shaped scroll feet. Solid silver, probably 80% pure, with loaded interior. Height 46 cm, 55 cm (overall). Stamped on one of the bases with a continental silver stamp. Italian or Netherlands. Circa 1650.

  • Circa 1630

     

    9584 Early Swedish Antique Silver Jug

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    A good early date. An antique silver wine jug of octagonal form on a shaped detachable foot. Decorated with matted background between plain gilded bands (gilding worn). Good gauge silver. Gilt interior. Engraved to the front “Signum Fidei”. The hinged cover has a later English coat of arms (probably Weldon of Swanscombe, Kent). Weight 681 grams, 21.8 troy ounces. Height 20.5 cm. Spread 16.5 cm. Circa 1630. Maker possibly Peter Hennig, Linkoping Sweden.

  • 1671

     

    9586 Antique Charles II Silver Wine Goblet

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    A rare early English antique silver wine cup with a plain tapering bowl and simple trumpet foot. Dating to the second year of the Restoration period the cup retains the more austere decoration associated with the Commonwealth period. The single ornament is the corded wire around the base of the bowl. Good colour. The initials “SG” are prick engraved to the front. Weight 111 grams, 3.5 troy ounces. Height 20.5cm. English sterling silver. London 1671. Maker “ID” listed in Jacksons (page 130).

  • 1698

    John Smithsend

    10338 Antique William III Silver Bleeding Bowl

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    An early English silver side handled porringer or bleeding bowl of plain circular form. Britannia standard silver*. Very charming with the shaped pierced handle and original hand beaten finish. Hand engraved to the front is an armorial within plumage feathers, typical of the period, and there is a crest to the handle. Weight 253 grams, 8.1 troy ounces. Diameter 13.5 cm. Height 5.4 cm. Spread 20.5 cm. London 1698. Maker John Smithsend. Britannia standard silver 95.8% pure.

  • 1700

    Gabriel Player

    9603 Antique William III Silver Lidded Tankard

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    A very charming early English antique silver tankard with a flat lid. This small size is often termed a lady’s tankard. Britannia standard silver*. Lovely plain design and hand beaten silver. The tankard has a simple flat sided form and S scroll handle finishing in a decorative thumb piece. Uninscribed. Contains 800 ml. Weight 636 grams, 20.4 troy ounces. Height 15 cm (to top of thumb piece). Spread 17 cm. Diameter 10 cm (top), 9.7 cms (base). London 1700. Maker Gabriel Player.

  • Circa 1631

    William Maddox

    9605 Antique Charles I Silver Wine Taster

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    A rare early 17th century sterling silver dish with applied shell side handles and scalloped rim. Unusual large size. Although quite shallow, this is more probably a wine taster than a sweetmeat dish. The embossed decoration has 10 segments containing flower motifs. The centre has a prick dot circle containing flower heads and a shield shaped cartouche with a simple coat of arms. Weight 217 grams, 6.9 troy ounces. Width across handles 25.6 cm. Diameter 19.2 cm. English silver hallmarks stamped on the edge for London. Circa 1631. Maker William Maddox.

  • Circa 1690

    Mary Elliott

    9630 William & Mary Antique Silver Nutmeg Grater

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    A William and Mary teardrop shape silver nutmeg grater with steel rasp. With a hinged lid either side. One lid is engraved with a tulip flower, the other has no engraving. Weight 37 grams, 1.1 troy ounce. Height 2 cm. Top 4.2 x 3 cm. Spread across the hinge 4.5 cm. Stamped inside of the lids with makers mark only “ME” conjoined between pellets, bird above, cinquefoil below, in lozenge shaped widow’s shield. Probably Mary Elliott. Circa 1690. Mark references Jackson 1989 p.144.04, David Mitchell “Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London”

  • 1680

    Samuel Hawkes

    9637 Charles II Antique Silver Porringer

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    A rare early English sterling silver porringer with decorative caryatid handles. Small size. Excellent colour. The plain body has an embossed band of acanthus leaf and fish scale decoration. To the front are the prick initials “EW”. Weight 58 grams, 1.8 troy ounces. Height 5 cm, 5.5 cm to top of handle. Spread across handles 11.3 cm. Diameter 7 cm. London 1680. Marked underneath with the makers mark “SH” within a heart shaped shield, probably Samuel Hawkes (*see David Mitchell’s book on “Silversmiths in Stuart and Elizabethan England”).

  • Circa 1690

     

    9638 William & Mary Antique Silver Miniature Porringer

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    A delightful little collector’s piece. A charming little antique silver cup with two side handles and the tulip decoration typical of the William & Mary period. The body has a border of hand chased fish scale and impressed tulip ornament, the base also has the tulip design within a prick dot circle. This is an exact copy of a full size original. Weight 30 grams, 1 troy ounce. Height 3.3cm, 3.6cm to top of handles. Spread 6.3cm. Diameter 4cm. Unmarked. No makers mark. English. Circa 1690.

  • 1684

    John Spackman I

    9657 Charles II Silver Tankard

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    A good early English silver flat top lidded tankard having a scroll handle with decorative thumb piece. Good patina. Lovely plain design and hand beaten silver. To the front there is a hand engraved armorial within a simple decorative cartouche. Contains 1300 ml. Weight 862 grams, 27.6 troy ounces. Height 19cm (to top of thumb piece). Diameter 10.6cm (top). Spread 21cm. London 1684. Maker John Spackman*. Sterling silver,

  • 1661

    Richard Farmer

    9659 Charles II Silver Charger

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    A rare antique silver dish dating from Charles II period having the high relief embossing of animals, flowers and foliage, typical of the period. The quality of the decoration is excellent and the animals (lion, dog, stag and deer) are very charming. Weight 1172 grams, 31.1 troy ounces. Scratchweight 38=14. Diameter 41cm. London 1661. Maker “RF”, probably Richard Farmer (page 122 Jacksons Silver and Gold Marks”. Sterling silver.

  • Circa 1693

     

    9664 Charles II to William & Mary Silver Chamberstick

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    A rare early English silver chamber candlestick (also known as a go to bed) with the plain styling and hand beaten silver you’d expect from this date. It has a large drip pan and flat tongue shaped handle. The candle socket has 4 circular holes to enable the stub of the candle to be levered out. A nice feature is the shaped handle decoration and heart shaped hole for hanging when not in use. Hand engraved to the handle is an armorial within a decorative cartouche and on the reverse side there are two sets of prick initials and dates. “I.B 1694” and “D.W June 23rd 1693”. Weight 147 grams, 4.7 troy ounces. Diameter 12.9cm. Length 22.5cm. English Sterling silver. Prick marks Charles II to William and Mary date. Circa 1693. No hallmarks. The earliest prick date can be read as either 1664 or 1694 – see photos. In our opinion this is 1664. Makers mark “W.W” unidentified.

  • 1667

    William Norman

    9673 Charles II Gilt Silver Salver on Foot

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    An outstanding piece of early English silver. A rare antique silver tazza, dating from Charles II period, having a plain form, thick gadroon borders, and a bright gilt finish. To the centre is a large, hand engraved coat of arms within a plumage feathers cartouche, very typical of the period. The quality of the piece is excellent and the finish is very crisp. Weight 1135 grams, 36.4 troy ounces. Diameter 33cm. Height 6.2cm. Sterling silver. London 1667. Maker “WN ”, probably William Norman* (courtesy of Dr David Mitchell’s “Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London”). Maker “WN ”, probably William Norman* (courtesy of Dr David Mitchell’s “Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London”). There is a gilt salver on foot by Norman in the Duke of Portland’s collection catalogued in 1935.

  • 1624

    Robert Snow

    9703 James I Silver Flagon

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    A magnificent early English silver flagon having a tall cylindrical body on a spreading base edged with reed banding. The almost flat cover has a simple curved thumbpiece. Good plain design. Uninscribed. Contains 1350 ml. Weight 1067 grams, 34.3 troy ounces. Height 29cm (to top of thumb piece). Diameter 9.7cm (top). London 1624. Maker probably Robert Snow (see Dr David Mitchell’s “Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London”). This flagon appears to be one of his earliest recorded works. Sterling silver.

  • 1666

     

    9705 Charles II Silver Wine Cup

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    An impressive early English silver goblet dating to the reign of Charles II, nearly 350 years old and in very good condition. Plain tapering form on a shaped spreading foot. Large size. Good colour. Fully marked in a straight line just below the rim. Contains 650 ml. Weight 400 grams, 12.8 troy ounces. Height 22.5 cms. Diameter of top 11.1 cms. London 1666. Makers mark “TH” with an anchor, possibly Thomas Hughes, worked 1663-1678 (attribution by Dr David Mitchell in “Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London”). Sterling silver.

  • Circa 1680

     

    9724 Antique Dutch Silver Marriage Box

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    A 17th century silver casket of traditional rectangular trunk form having a domed top with swing handle. The openwork cast body is smothered in flower heads and scrolling foliage. Bold flowers, including poppies, tulips and daffodils were very popular during the mid to late 17th century. The hand chasing is excellent. The body stands on four little ball and claw feet and has a front locking catch. Weight 159 grams, 5.1 troy ounces. Height 6.6cm (7.5cm with handle extended). Length 8.2cm. Depth 5cm. Stamped inside on the base twice with a maker’s mark (bird?) unidentified. Dutch. Circa 1680.

  • Circa 1680

     

    9734 Antique German Silver Wine Taster

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    A charming little 17th century silver dish with scalloped sides and shaped side handles. The centre is embossed with a single flower stem picked out with prick dot engraving. Bold flowers, including poppies and daffodils were very popular during the mid to late 17th century. The gilt finish appears original and there is a gilt band to the outer edge. Owner’s initials “SW” engraved to one side, “EK” to the other. Weight 72 grams, 2.3 troy ounces. Width across handles 16cm. Height 2.8/3.8cm. Diameter 13cm. German silver marks stamped by the handle for maker Paul Hedel Hofer, Breslau. Circa 1680.

  • 1686

    John Sutton

    9738 James II Silver Tumbler Cup

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    An excellent early English sterling silver cup of simple plain design. Heavy quality and hand hammered finish. To the front there is the hand engraved crest of a dog over a piece of rope. The heavy round and weighted base allMaker John Suttonows the cup to stay upright when knocked from side to side. Good gauge silver. Contains 135 ml. Excellent patina. Weight 94 grams, 3 troy ounces. Height 5.2cm. Diameter 7.2cm. London 1686. Maker John Sutton

  • Circa 1685 - 1720

    George Manjoy

    9764 Antique Silver Miniature Candle Snuffers

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    A delightful little collector’s piece. A rare antique silver wick trimmer miniature, also called a candle douter. Britannia standard silver*. Weight 6 grams, 0.19 troy ounces. Length 4.8 cm. Width 2.2 cm. Circa 1700. Maker George Manjoy (c.1685-c.1720), specialist toy maker (see Jackson’s Silver & Gold Marks of England, Scotland & Ireland p.141).

  • 1697

     

    9775 William III Silver Chamberstick

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    A rare early English silver chamberstick (or “go to bed”) with the solid design and heavy gauge silver you’d expect from this date. It has the early form with flat teardrop handle. The circular pan has a gadrooned border and ribbed sconce, all mounted on three small stump feet. Hand engraved to one side is a crest and motto. The handle is hand engraved with a set of initials typical of the period. Weight 295 grams, 9.4 troy ounces. Height 6.2 cm. Diameter 11.5 cm. Spread 21.4 cm. London 1697. Makers mark unclear. Britannia standard silver.

  • Circa 1626

     

    9780 German Parcel Gilt Silver Tankard

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    A fine early German silver gilt tankard of cylindrical form. Small size. Good weight. The body and cover are chased with scrolls and shells on a matted ground. Initials “IP” engraved to the cover. Contains 250 ml. Weight 294 grams. Height (to top of finial) 13.8 cm. Spread 12 cm. Diameter of base 12.3 cm. Marked on the lid and base with German silver marks for Augsburg 1624-1628. Maker Hans Kolb or Hieronymous Wolfgang Kern.

  • 1696

    Thomas Jenkins

    9781 William III Silver Bowl

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    An early English silver side handled porringer (or bleeding bowl) of plain circular form. Very charming with the original hand beaten finish. The shaped and pierced handle has initials hand engraved to the centre. A useful serving bowl, handy for nuts and sweets. Weight 285 grams, 9.1 troy ounces. Diameter 12.8 cm. Height 9.8 cm. Spread 14.5 cm. London 1696. Maker “TI two escallops between”* attributed to Thomas Jenkins (see Jackson’s “Silver & Gold Marks” and David Mitchell’s “Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London”). Sterling silver.

  • Circa 1640

     

    9786 German Parcel Gilt Silver Cup & Cover

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    A rare and impressive antique silver standing cup and cover of baluster shape with lobed foot. Large size. The waisted, lobed body is chased with fleur-de-lys and scrolls on a finely matted background. The top has a silver vase of flowers finial. This form is typical of German Renaissance banqueting silver cups and the quality is excellent. Contains 500 ml. Weight 611 grams, 19.6 troy ounces. Height – 40 cm (total), 29.5 cm (cup). Diameter of top 10.6 cm. Stamped by the rim and on the foot with the German town mark “W” possibly Breslau. Makers mark “WO” unidentified. Circa 1640.

  • 1637

    Robert Gregory

    9790 Charles I Silver Beaker

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    An early English silver beaker of unusual tapering form with a simple applied foot rim. Very plain style. Large size and good weight. To the front is a well executed armorial, hand engraved, the style is typical of the Charles I period with the shield surmounted by a crest and flowing mantling, The arms are for Dr Thomas Eden, Master of Trinity Hall, Cambridge. Contains 550 ml. Weight 279 grams, 8.9 troy ounces. Height 13.8cm. Diameter 10.5cm. Stamped on the rim for London 1637. Maker’s mark attributed to “possibly” Robert Gregory by David Mitchell in his Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London. Sterling silver.

  • 1694

     

    9796 William III Silver Tumbler Cup

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    A rare antique silver cup with a large hand engraved armorial to the front. The shield within tied plumage is very typical of this date. There is old collector’s label inside. Contains 300 ml. Weight 91 grams, 2.9 troy ounces. Height 7.1cm. Diameter 8.1cm. London 1694. Maker “ID dagger between” – see Jackson’s Silver and Gold Marks page 127. Sterling silver. This makes a pair with stock item #9797.

  • 1671

    Robert King

    9799 Charles II Silver Beaker

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    A large antique silver trumpet beaker of tall, tapered, cylindrical design having a plain base with simple foot wires. Around the top there is a band of hatched foliate decoration with flower and scroll ornament trailing below. Unusually large size for a mid 17th century beaker. Underneath there is a date of 1667 engraved together with owners initials. Contains 850 ml. Weight 323 grams. Height 17cm. Diameter 11.5cm. London 1671. Maker attributed to Robert King – see David Mitchell’s “Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London”. Sterling silver.

  • Circa 1691

     

    9800 William and Mary Provincial Silver Beaker

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    A rare piece of British provincial silver. A Scottish or Yorkshire silver beaker of plain, tapered cylindrical form having a plain base with simple foot wires. Good size and weight. Excellent patina. The underside displays very prominent soldering – see condition report. Contains 250 ml. Weight 158 grams, 5 troy ounces. Height 9.9cm. Diameter 7.8cm. Yorkshire or Scotland circa 1691. Maker’s mark “Crown over S.S”.

  • 1694

    William Keate

    9836 William & Mary Silver Bowl

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    A large early English silver side handled porringer (or bleeding bowl) of plain circular form and distinctive bellied shape. With a shaped and pierced handle. Very charming with the original hand beaten finish. A useful serving bowl, handy for nuts and sweets. Weight 244 grams, 7.8 troy ounces. Diameter 12.7cm. Height 5cm. Spread 19.7cm. London 1694. Maker William Keate (also known as William Keatt). Sterling silver.

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