18th century
18th century
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1711
Nathaniel Lock
8315 Antique Queen Anne Silver Strawberry Dish
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An early English antique silver strawberry or salad dish of circular form with a scalloped edge and shallow bowl. Britannia standard silver*. Superb colour. Weight 483 grams, 15.5 troy ounces. Height 3.5 cms. Diameter 23 cms. Marked on the top rim for London 1711. Maker Nathaniel Lock.
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1774
John Carter II
8434 Set of 6 Antique Silver Dinner Plates
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An elegant set of antique sterling silver plates with plain styling and gadroon borders. Engraved to each top rim there is a superb coat of arms to one side and a cross arrows crest (crowned) to the other side. Terrific quality. They are numbered on the underside (originally a very large set). There is an inscription on the underside of two of the plates. Total weight 3031 grams, 97.4 troy ounces. Diameter 25 cms. London 1774. Maker John Carter.
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1726
William Darker
8488 Antique George I Octagonal Silver Sugar Bowl
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A rare early English silver sugar bowl of octagonal form. Lovely plain style and heavy gauge silver. Good colour. Weight 132 grams, 4.2 troy ounces. Height 5.5 cms. Diameter 10 cms. London 1726. Maker William Darker.
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1709
Richard Gines
8557 Antique Queen Anne Silver Tankard
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A large early English silver lidded tankard with a simple flat sided form and shallow domed lid. The S scroll handle finishes in a decorative thumb piece and has ornamental strap work. Britannia standard silver*. Uninscribed. The handle has an interesting set of owner’s initials, obviously the tankard has been passed down through successive family members. Good patina. There is a presentation inscription underneath. Contains 1400 ml. Weight 865 grams, 27.8 troy ounces. Height 19 cms (to top of thumb piece). Diameter 11.5 cms (top), 13.5 cms (base). London 1709. Maker Richard Gines.
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1720
John B Gibbs
8609 Pair of George I Silver Tea Caddies with Sliding Tops
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A rare pair of antique silver tea caddy boxes with sliding lids. Britannia standard silver*. The removable cap doubles up as a tea measure. Lovely plain hexagonal design and good gauge silver. Each sliding top caddy has a hand engraved armorial, within a decorative cartouche, engraved to the front. Engraved underneath are the original owner’s initials. Total weight 328 grams, 10.5 troy ounces. Height 12 cms. Base 9.2 x 5 cms. London 1720. Maker John Gibbons.
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1750
George Wickes
8704 Antique George II Cast Silver Salver by George Wickes
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A fine antique sterling silver tray raised on cast shaped feet with vine leaf and grape detail. Useful size and heavy weight. The salver has a plain centre and fine quality cast and pierced silver border with face masks, shells and vine leaf ornament. Weight 1597 grams, 51.3 troy ounces. Diameter 38 cms. Height 3 cms. London 1750. Maker George Wickes.
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1775
John Parker & Edward Wakelin
8752 George III Silver Drum Teapot
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An antique sterling silver teapot of circular form having a detachable lid attached to the body with a silver chain. Drum teapots are very desirable and are usually found between 1760 and 1780. Lovely plain styling with discreet bands of hand engraved geometric decoration. Underneath there are some initials and a scratch weight.Contains 465 ml. Weight 319 grams, 10.2 troy ounces. Height 11.5 cms. Spread 19.5 cms. Base diameter 9 cms. London 1775. Maker Parker & Wakelin.
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Circa 1725
David Clayton
8861 Antique George I Silver Miniature Kettle
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A charming little antique silver toy tea kettle. This beautiful little pot has a a circular form, a pull off lid and a hinged, raffia covered, carrying handle. The pot looks like an exact copy of a full size original. Weight 36 grams, 1.1 troy ounces. Height 4 cms to top of lid, 6 cms to top of handle. Spread 6.8 cms. Marked underneath for David Clayton, specialist toy maker. Circa 1725.
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1701
8924 William III Silver Sugar Caster
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An early English antique sterling silver muffineer in the traditional lighthouse design with a bayonet fitting, so typical of these very early casters. Unusual small size. This lovely castor is of heavy quality and feels good in the hand. The base is plain styled with fluted borders, the top has excellent quality piercing with hand engraved detail. There is a crest and initial to the front. Weight 208 grams, 6.6 troy ounces. Height 16 cms. Diameter of base 7 cms. London 1701. Maker unidentified.
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Circa 1700
8977 Antique Augsburg Silver Dish
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A charming little early German silver dish of oval form with a decorative embossed design. The centre depicts a village scene with country style houses and a gentleman out strolling. The raised leafy border is embellished with a garland of flowers. Weight 121 grams, 3.8 troy ounces. Length 20.5 cms. Width 18.5 cms. Marked on the top edge for Augsburg, Germany. Circa 1700.
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1700
William Andrews
9040 Antique William III Antique Silver Tankard
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A good early English silver flat lidded tankard. Britannia standard silver*. Lovely plain design and hand beaten silver. The tankard has a simple straight sided form and S scroll handle finishing in a decorative thumb piece. Hand engraved to the front there is a decorative cartouche containing an armorial. Good patina. Contains 1150 ml. Weight 744 grams, 23.9 troy ounces. Height 18 cms (to top of thumb piece). Spread 19.5 cms. Diameter 11.5 cms (top), 12 cms (base). London 1700. Maker William Andrews.
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1713
David Willaume
9072 Antique Queen Anne Silver Cup and Cover
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An excellent antique silver cup with matching cover having a campana shape with cut card banding and acanthus leaf topped side handles. Lovely plain style and very good weight. Excellent patina. Uninscribed. Weight 1498 grams, 48.1 troy ounces. Height 24 cms (to top of lid), 15 cms (to top of cup rim). Spread across handles 22 cms. Diameter of top 13.5 cms. London 1713. Maker David Willaume I.
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1753
John Bayley
9113 George II Silver Mug
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A handsome antique sterling silver mug of baluster form with a shaped scroll handle. Excellent plain style. Good gauge silver. Uninscribed. Contains 260 ml. Weight 206 grams, 6.6 troy ounces. Height 9.7 cm. Diameter 6.8 cm (top). Spread 17 cm. London 1753. Maker John Bayley.
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1789
Henry Chawner
9147 George III Silver Wine Coasters
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A classic pair of antique sterling silver wine bottle stands with elegant plain styling. Turned hardwood bases. Uninscribed. Diameter 12 cms. Height 3.5 cms. London 1789. Maker Henry Chawner.
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1735
9186 George II Silver Caster
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A charming antique sterling silver castor of plain baluster form with a pull off cover pierced and criss-cross engraved. Good colour. Uninscribed. Owners initials etched below. Weight 164 grams, 5.2 troy ounces. Height 15 cms. London 1735. Maker unidentified.
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1717
Anthony Nelme
9233 Antique George I Silver Salver
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A fine early English sterling silver salver of square form raised on shaped feet. Large size. To the centre is a large hand engraved armorial within a decorative cartouche. Weight 582 grams, total 18.7 troy ounces. Width 23.2 cm. Height 3.5 cm. London 1717. Maker Anthony Nelme.
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1761
John Delmester
9300 George III Antique Silver Warwick Cruet
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A handsome antique 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 containing a hand engraved armorial. An unusual feature is that one small caster has been fitted with a plain inner sleeve; this is known as a “blind caster” which is the earliest form of mustard pot. Total weight of silver 1498 grams, 48.1 troy ounces. Caster height 19.5 and 16 cm, bottle height 18.3 cm, each with a matching hand engraved crest. Casters London 1764, frame London 1761. Maker John Delmester.
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1793
John Robins
9346 George III Silver Sauce Tureens
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An elegant pair of antique sterling silver sauce tureens of hexagonal form with matching covers. Classic Adam style shape with simple plain vase shape design with spreading handles, reed borders, and cast urn lid finial. Each has a matching hand engraved crest to the tureen front and the lid. Weight 1081 grams, 34.7 troy ounces. Height 15cm (to top of finial). Spread 23cm. Tureen 17.3cm x 9.3cm. London 1793. Maker John Robins.
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Circa 1790
3289 Antique Continental Silver Tobacco Box
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A good 18th century silver tobacco box with long hinged lid and original gilt interior. The bright cut decoration is particularly fine. Weight 229 grams, 7.3 troy ounces.Length 14.5 cms. Depth 6.25 cms. Height 3 cms. Continental silver hallmarks (2 silver marks stamped on the inner rim of the box). Circa 1790.
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1759
Ebenezer Coker
5957 George II Silver Salver by Ebenezer Coker
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A handsome antique sterling silver salver of plain form with shaped shell border and central engraved crest. Good weight – 912 grams, 29.3 troy ounces. Diameter 30 cms. Height 3.5 cms. London 1759. Maker Ebenezer Coker.
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1709
William Twell
6233 Queen Anne Silver Bowl by William Twell
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A fine early English silver bowl with gilt finish. Very pleasing proportions. Very simple design, typical of the period, with a semi fluted body topped by a chased band of scalloped decoration having a border of clover leaf punches to each side. To the front there is a decorative cartouche with a pretty engraved monogram. Weight 322 grams, 10.3 troy ounces. Diameter 17 cms. Height 7 cms. London 1709. Maker William Twell.
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1721
Bowles Nash
6512 George I Silver Cup and Cover
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A fine early antique two handled silver cup and cover. Britannia standard silver. With applied strapwork to the body and lid, this is indicative of heavy quality and was a Huguenot innovation. The cup has an excellent weight and handles very well. There is a large armorial engraved to one side, very charming, with 3 leopards – purported to be of the Lippingcott & Wyberry family, Devonshire. Weight 1528 grams, 49.1 troy ounces. Height 18 cms, 26 cms to top of lid. Diameter 14 cms. Spread across handles 25.5 cms. London 1721. Maker Bowles Nash.
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1779
Thomas Jones of Dublin
6813 Irish George III Silver Cup and Cover
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Stunning quality. An ornamental antique sterling silver cup with shaped side handles and an acanthus decorated cover with pineapple finial. Gilt finish. Excellent weight. To one side there is a later inscription for the 1829 Southampton Regatta. Weight 1231 grams, 39.5 troy ounces. Height 21.5 (to top of handle), 28 cms (total). Dublin 1779. Maker Thomas Jones.
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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.
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Circa 1711
John Farnell
7574 Queen Anne Silver Tea Caddy
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A good early English silver caddy of plain rectangular design with canted corners. With sliding base and lift off cap which doubles as a tea measure. Britannia standard silver. Excellent patina and clear marks. Weight 195 grams, 6.2 troy ounces. Height 13.5 cms. Base 7 x 4 cms. London 1711. Maker John Farnell.
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1780
7749 Antique George III Silver Goblet
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A very elegant antique sterling silver chalice with plain classical style, bead border and gilt bowl. To the front there is a very pretty hand engraved cartouche containing an armorial. Around the top rim there is a border of bright cut engraving. Weight 262 grams, 8.4 troy ounces. Height 15.5 cms. Diameter of top 8.75 cms. Contains 300 ml. London 1780. Makers mark rubbed.
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1723
Thomas Farren
7855 George I Silver Mug
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A handsome early English sterling silver mug with a slightly baluster shape on a spreading foot. Good plain style typical of the period. Excellent colour and weight. To the front there is a fine contemporary hand engraved armorial within a decorative cartouche. To the top of the handle are two owners initials. Contains 450 ml. Weight 316 grams, 10.1 troy ounces. Height 11 cms (to thumb piece). Diameter of top 8 cms. London 1723. Maker Thomas Farren.
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1786
Hester Bateman
7939 George III Silver Cream Jug
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An elegant shaped antique sterling silver jug by the sought after English lady silversmith. Elegant tall vase shape with a sweeping handle and square foot. Lovely plain style with a bead border. Excellent condition. Weight 119 grams, 3.8 troy ounces. Height 16 (to top of handle). Base 5 x 5 cms. London 1786. Maker Hester Bateman.
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1773
John Lautier
8086 George III Silver Fox Stirrup Cup
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A beautifully modelled antique sterling silver stirrup cup in the form of a fox head. Fine features and lovely expressive face. Weight 147 grams, 4.7 troy ounces. Length 11.5 cm. Width 10 cm. English silver hallmarks on the rim for London 1773. Maker John Lautier.
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1764
Thomas Heming
8159 George III Silver Sauceboats
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A handsome pair of antique sterling silver sauceboats with classic plain style typical of the period. With a broad band of gadroon edging, acanthus leaf handle and sitting on chunky shell feet. Each with a hand engraved crest to one side. Very good weight and large size. Each contains 330 ml. Total weight of pair 757 grams, 24.3 troy ounces. Spread 21 cms. Height 12.6 cms (to top of handle). Width 10.25 cms. London 1764. Maker Thomas Heming.
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1702
John Downes
8688 Queen Anne Antique Silver Tazza
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A fine early silver footed salver with a thick gadroon border. Britannia standard silver*. There is a hand engraved crest of a lion to the centre. Weight 611 grams, 19.6 troy ounces. Height 4.25 cms. Diameter 29.5 cms. Marked on top for London 1702. Maker John Downes.
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1766
Edward Aldridge & John Stamper
8320 George III Silver Dish Cross
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An ingenious table server and trivet. An antique sterling silver dish stand in the form of two crossed arms, centrally pivotted, with adjustable shell feet/dish supports and a central spirit warmer, the whole being flat folded for easy storage. The combined legs/dish holders telescope in and out to accommodate different sized plates. Weight 745 grams, 23.9 troy ounces. Adjustable diameter 17/35 cms. Length when closed 35.5 cms. Height 5/9 cms. London 1766. Maker Edward Aldridge.