18th century
18th century
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1726
John Gorsuch
8523 George I Antique Silver Cream Jug
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An early English silver cream jug having a pitcher shape with shaped scroll handle and a small spreading foot. Small size silver cream jugs without lids were only introduced in the 1720’s so this is probably one of the earliest silver cream jugs ever made. Excellent colour. Contains 100 ml. Weight 94 grams, 3 troy ounces. Height 8 cms. Spread 8 cms. London 1726. Maker probably John Gorsuch.
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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.
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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.
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Circa 1795
8731 Antique French Silver Tea Caddy Box
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A very smart antique silver caddy box of plain rectagonal form having a hinged lid and original gilt interior. This delightful tea box has a band of hand engraved decoration around the sides and on the lid. Weight 346 grams, 11.1 troy ounces. Height 10.5 cms. Top 6 x 9.5 cms. Marked on top, around the top edge of the body and underneath with French silver marks. Circa 1795. High grade 935 silver.
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1716
8798 Antique George I Set of 3 Silver Table Spoons
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Three early English silver spoons in the popular Hanoverian rat-tail pattern. Lovely plain style. Britannia standard silver*. Each with a hand engraved monogram to the reverse. Weight 182 grams, 5.8 troy ounces. London 1716. Length 19.5 cms. Maker probably IJ.
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1788
John Scofield
8875 Georgian Silver Wine Ewer by John Scofield
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A fine antique sterling silver wine jug in the elegant classical style typical of this well regarded maker. Excellent quality and weight. With a tall shapely form on a pedestal foot and curved wooden handle with discreetly decorated end mounts. The body is half fluted below a central reeded band. To the front there is a hand engraved coat of arms with the motto below “Vis Unita Fortior” – “United Strength is Stronger”. On the lid there is a hand engraved crest. Contains 1300 ml. Weight 1036 grams, 33.3 troy ounces. Height 33 cms (top of handle). Spread 16.2 cms. London 1788. Maker John Scofield.
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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.
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1741
Pentecost Symonds
9010 Antique Exeter Silver Chocolate Pot
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A good provincial antique sterling silver chocolate pot with straight tapering sides and shaped wooden handle. Nice plain style. Excellent colour. The lid is detachable and is held in place by a pin and chain. The top finial is removable so that the chocolate can be stirred. Contains 780 ml. Weight 623 grams, 20 troy ounces. Height 21.5 cms. Spread 19 cms. Diameter of base 10.8 cms. Exeter 1741. Maker Pentecost Symonds.
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1796
George Burrows I
9052 Antique George III Silver Tray
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A fine quality antique sterling silver tray of oval form with side carrying handles. Classical style with bead borders and fine bands of bright cut engraving around the edge. The centre has an pretty hand engraved cartouche containing a stag crest. Weight 2032 grams, 65.3 troy ounces. Spread across handles 58 cms. Length 51 cms. Width 38 cms. London 1796. Maker George Burrows.
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1733
Richard Burcombe
9090 George II Antique Silver Tankard
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An antique silver lidded tankard with domed lid. Lovely plain design with simple straight sided form. The body has a concentric reed ring to the base of the handle, the S scroll handle finishes in a decorative thumb piece. Uninscribed. Good patina. Owners initials hand engraved to the top of the handle. Contains 800 ml. Weight 587 grams, 15.5 troy ounces. Height 16 cms (to top of thumb piece). Spread 16.5 cms. Diameter 9.7 cms (top). London 1733. Maker Richard Burcombe. 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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Circa 1740
9163 Antique Silver Coconut Cup
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An antique sterling silver mounted goblet with a tall spreading foot. Good size and excellent condition. The top mount has a silver inner lip and a hand engraved crest to the front rim. Contains 430 ml. Height 17.3 cms. Diameter 9.3 cms. The top rim has the makers mark “JS” triple stamped, (see Grimwade ref 3684). Circa 1740.
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1715
Francis Plymley
9201 Antique George I Silver Octagonal Coffee Pot
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A rare early antique silver coffee pot (or chocolate pot) with domed lid and wooden side handle. Dates from the first year of George I’s reign. Britannia standard* silver. Lovely plain style with simple reed borders and the straight lined octagonal shape is a very desirable feature. To the front is a hand engraved cartouche containing an armorial. Weight 529 grams, 17 troy ounces. Height 25 cm. Spread 16 cm. London 1715. Maker Francis Plymley.
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1754
Richard Rugg
9256 George II Silver Salver
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A good antique sterling silver salver of plain design with a shaped reed and shell border. With contemporary hand engraved armorial and motto. These small size trays are often referred to as waiters and are ideal for use with small objects such as glasses and bottles. Weight 248 grams, 7.9 troy ounces. Diameter 17.5 cms. Height 2.4 cms. London 1754. Maker Richard Rugg.
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1715
9325 Large George I Silver Mug
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An impressive early English silver tankard with straight sides and plain form. Britannia standard silver. Lovely hand beaten finish. Unusual large size. Good proportions and excellent colour. Contains 2 pints. Weight 525 grams, 16.8 troy ounces. Height 14 cms. Diameter of top 10.5 cms. London 1715. Makers mark rubbed.
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1771
Charles Wright
9367 George III Antique Silver Beer Jug
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A classic antique sterling silver jug of baluster shape on a broad gadrooned foot. Good plain style. Large size, suitable for water. Scroll handle with acanthus leaf mount. Large capacity. Contains 1270 ml. Weight 761 grams, 24.4 troy ounces. Height 22 cm. Spread 18 cm. London 1771. Maker Charles Wright.
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Circa 1770
5434 Pair of Georgian Candelabra
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A charming pair of antique candelabras with beadwork decorated borders and columns, the bases with swags, rams heads and classical other motifs. Detachable tops and sconces. Height 45 cms (candlestick height 29 cms). Spread 39 cms. Circa 1770. Small old repairs to the base. Old Sheffield Plate
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1771
Thomas Nash
6027 George III Silver Wine Coasters
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A pretty pair of antique sterling silver coasters with pierced decorative gallery and gadroon borders. There is an engraved crest to the front of each. With turned hardwood bases. Diameter 11.75 cms. Height 3.5 cms. London 1771. Maker probably Thomas Nash.
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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
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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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1728
Robert Makepiece
7044 George II Newcastle Silver Bun Pepper
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A rare little antique sterling silver pepperette of plain design and having reed borders. Classic baluster shape. The pull off lid has pretty piercing. Weight 116 grams, 3.7 troy ounces. Height 13 cms. Newcastle 1728. Maker Robert Makepiece I.
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Circa 1784
Hester Bateman
7400 George III Two Handled Cup by Hester Bateman
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An elegant antique sterling silver cup with side handles and raised on a pedestal foot. With the charming style for which this sought after English lady silversmith is famous. To the front is a hand engraved armorial crest. Weight 329 grams, 10.5 troy ounces. Contains 425 ml. Height 12.5cm. Diameter of top 9.75cm. Spread 17cm. London 1784. Maker Hester Bateman.
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1787
Hester Bateman
7614 George III Silver Cream Jug
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A very pretty antique sterling silver jug by the sought after English lady silversmith. Elegant tall vase shape with an unusual sweeping handle and square foot. Finely engraved with bright cut borders, trails of ribbons and foliage, and a cartouche to the front with a hand engraved crest. Excellent condition. Weight 114 grams, 3.6 troy ounces. Height 15.5 (to top of handle). Spread 11 cms. Base 5.5 x 5.5 cms. London 1787. Maker Hester Bateman.
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1782
Hester Bateman
7792 Georgian Silver Sweetmeat Basket by Hester Bateman
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A delightful little antique sterling silver basket having a classic boat shape on pedestal foot. With bead borders, a swing handle and a blue glass liner. The fine and delicate hand engraving is very charming as you’d expect from this sought after female silversmith. The body has pierced cut out motifs and bright cut engraved swags and dot borders. To the front there is an engraved crest of a lion. Weight 183 grams, 5.8 troy ounces. Height 9.5/16 cms. Top 12 x 9 cms. London 1782. Maker Hester Bateman.
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1701
Robert Peake
7895 William III Silver Bowl
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A rare and important early English silver bowl from the pre Queen Anne period. Large size with charmingly quaint lions mask drop ring handles and the ribbed body decoration typical for this period. To the front there is a large hand engraved armorial set within a plummage scroll cartouche. Around the top there is a band of engraved leaves and fish scale chasing. Britannia standard silver*. Weight 1313 grams, 42.2 troy ounces. Height 15 cms. Diameter 27 (top) cms, 17 cms (base). London 1701. Maker Robert Peake.
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1785
Thomas Crippen
8005 George III Silver Sauce Tureen
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A handsome antique sterling silver sauce tureen in the Adam style. Classic boat shape with bead borders, tall sweeping reed handles and a simple urn finial. To the front of the body there is a fine hand engraved armorial with the motto “Beware in Time” topped (on the lid) by a crest of a heron devouring a salmon, probably the arms of the Lumisden family, Innergelly, Scotland. Weight 548 grams, 17.6 troy ounces. Height to top of finial 14 cms. Spread across the handles 22.5 cms. Top 17 x 10 cms. London 1785. Maker Thomas Crippen.
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1721
8097 George I Antique Silver Tapersticks
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A delightful pair of little antique silver taper sticks with the plain early design of baluster stem over a raised hexagonal foot. Cast silver. Britannia standard silver*. With scratched initials “C” over “RM” under the bases. Total weight 273 grams, 8.7 troy ounces. Height 11.5 cms. Base diameter 7.25 cms. Marked in the corners underneath the base with English silver hallmarks for London 1721. Makers mark unclear.
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1742
Paul de Lamerie
8189 George II Silver Orange Strainer by Paul de Lamerie
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A superb antique silver orange or lemon strainer by the sought after Huguenot silversmith Paul de Lamerie. With a pretty applied border, pierced edge and two cast handles; the centre has a decorative pattern of fine holes. This little silver strainer is a very charming example of Lamerie’s work. Weight 126 grams, 4 troy ounces. Height 2.25 cms. Spread across handles 15.5 cms. Diameter 11.6 cms. London 1742. Maker Paul de Lamerie.
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1725
Edward Feline
9407 George II Silver Salvers
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A charming pair of antique sterling silver salvers (or waiters) of square form raised on shaped feet. Very simple style. Good patina. Weight 375 grams, 12 troy ounces. Width 12.8cm. Height 1.5cm. London 1725. Maker Edward Feline.
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1795
Peter & Ann Bateman
8257 George III Antique Silver Goblets
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A pair of handsome antique sterling silver drinking chalices each with a tapering bowl on a spreading base. Classic plain style and a reed border to the base. Original gilt interior. Good gauge silver. Total weight 635 grams, 20.4 troy ounces. Each contains 200 ml. Height 15cm. Diameter 8.2cm. London 1795. Maker Peter and Ann Bateman.
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1720
Christopher Canner II
8389 George I Silver Coffee Pot
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A fine early antique silver coffee pot with plain styling, domed lid and engraved armorial both sides. Britannia standard silver*. This lovely pot has an excellent colour and good gauge silver. Weight 747 grams, 24 troy ounces. Height 24.5 cms. Spread 19 cms. Diameter of base 12 cms. London 1720. Maker Christopher Canner II.
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1792
8452 Antique George III Silver Toddy Ladle
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An antique sterling silver ladle inset with a Georgian silver crown. Elegant slim design with a long, twisted horn handle with a silver tip. The Georgian silver coin has the head of King George on top, and the date 1789 and armorials for England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland on the reverse. Weight 40 grams, 1.2 troy ounces. Length 33.5 cms. Bowl 7 x 5.2 cms. London 1792. Makers marks uncertain. looks like GG overstruck with PB.
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