19th century
19th century
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Circa 1880
Johann S Kurz
8654 Antique Silver Knights on Horse Back
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A fantastic pair of antique German silver table ornaments in the form of large model knights in armour, each astride a galloping horse. Gilded silver (slightly worn) with jewelled beads. The knights have carved bakalite faces and helmets with hinged visors which can be opened and closed; in the right hand they each hold a jousting pole, or lance, and in the left they clasp the horse’s reins. The models are very intricate with many separate pieces assembled together. The bases have a naturalist finish. Although similar in size and stance, these models have slight differences. One horse carries a plume on the crest of its head whereas the other sports a bird figure on the head. Weight 1405 and 1411 grams, total weight 2816 grams, 90.5 troy ounces. Height 25 and 25.5cm. Spread 20cm excluding the lance. Base 16 x 8cm. Maker Johann S Kurz. Hanau, Germany. Circa 1880.
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1877
Charles Stuart Harris
8849 Antique Queen Anne Style Silver Monteith Bowl
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A large and handsome antique sterling punch bowl in the early 18th century style with lions mask side handles, typical ribbed body decoration and a decorative cartouche to the front. The shaped scalloped rim is detachable; this is used to hold stem glasses, punch ladle and lemon squeezer and a bowl of this type is referred to as a Monteith. Weight of silver 3426 grams, 110 troy ounces. Height 19 cms (without rim), 25 cms (with rim), diameter 37 cms. London 1877. Maker Charles Stuart Harris.
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Circa 1800
8209 Antique Silver Filigree Casket
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A good size antique silver box with hinged lid and a very pretty shaped finial. Very heavy quality. The filigree work is fine quality and very detailed with applied flowers, scrollwork, motifs and silver balls. Weight 398 grams, 12.8 troy ounces. Height 11.5 cms. Top 12 x 9 cms. Unmarked silver. Probably Portuguese or Spanish. Circa 1800.
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Circa 1890
8323 Antique French Champleve Enamel And Gilt-Bronze Clock
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A late 19th century bright colour enamel and ormolu mantel timepiece with a portrait roundel to the front. The dial is painted with floral swags within a paste-set bezel. Platform lever escapement. Height 8 ½ in. (21.5 cm.). Width 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.). Depth 2 ½ in. (5.5 cm.). French. Circa 1890.
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1838
Edward Barnard & Sons
8417 Antique Silver Inkstand
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An attractive William IV silver inkstand having a shaped edge with scroll and flower decoration. Mounted with 2 cut crystal bottles and a central lidded box for nibs etc. Underneath is an interesting inscription in old fashioned script. Weight of silver 857 grams, 27.5 troy ounces. Base 26 x 19 cms. Height 11 cms (highest point). London 1838. Maker Barnard Brothers.
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Circa 1900
8498 Antique German Silver Peacock
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An unusual antique sterling silver model of a peacock with outstretched wings. The head is detachable, the eyes are inset with ruby glass stones, and each feather is mounted with semi precious glass stones. Beautiful realistic modelling. Good weight and colour. Weight 585 grams, 18.8 troy ounces. Height 20 cms. Spread 18 cms. Base 15 x 7 cms. Marked on the feathers with continental Hanau silver marks. Circa 1900.
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Circa 1840
8568 Large Antique Continental Silver Spoon
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A giant antique silver serving spoon with a large bowl. Rat tail pattern. Weight 164 grams, 5.2 troy ounces. Length 36 cms. Bowl 13 x 7.7 cms. Marked on the reverse with continental silver marks “A” in a triangle and the silver grade “12”*. Probably German, circa 1840.
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1816
John Houle
8622 Antique Georgian Silver Wine Cistern
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An antique gilt silver bowl of large size and exceptionally heavy weight; this excellent quality is just as you’d expect from a master silversmith trained by the world famous Paul Storr. Raised on a pedestal foot and having hinged lions mask side handles, this oval wine cooler takes two bottles. The deep relief applied decoration is covered in grape and vine leaf ornament, the centre ovals have a Bacchanalian scene with cherubs, a goat and an impish Bacchus, to either side there is a large bird and dolphin. Weight 4218 grams, 135.6 troy ounces. Top 31 x 23.5cm. Height 18cm. London 1816. Maker John Houle, freeman of the Vintners’ Company. Sterling silver.
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Circa 1900
8756 Antique French Silver Mirror Plateau
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An elegant antique mirror stand of shaped oval form standing on ball feet. Plain styled with reed borders and shell motifs. With the original wooden back. Length 52 cms. Width 36 cms. Height 4.2 cms. Marked on the edge with French silver stamps. Circa 1900.
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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.
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1803
John Power
8911 Antique Irish Silver Strainer Spoon
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An elegant antique sterling silver gravy spoon of classic plain design with a feather edge and bright cut engraving. The handle has a monogram of intertwined initials in old fashioned script. Weight 140 grams, 4.5 troy ounces. Length 33cm. Bowl 10.5x6cm. Dublin 1803. Maker John Power.
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1800
Stephen Adams II
8990 George III Silver Mug
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An antique sterling silver mug with plain style and bands of concentric lines around the body (coopered decoration). Uninscribed. Original gilt interior. Weight 301 grams, 9.6 troy ounces. Contains 500 ml. Height 10.4 cms. Spread 12.5 cms. Diameter 8.5 cms. London 1800. Maker Stephen Adams II.
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1809
Robert Metham
9070 Antique Georgian Silver Salts
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An elegant pair of antique sterling silver salt pots of shaped rectangular form with blue glass liners. Lovely classical style with reed banding and standing on small ball feet. Uninscribed. Weight of silver 125 grams, 4 troy ounces. Height 3.7 cms. Top measures 8 x 5.8 cms. London 1809. Maker Robert Metham.
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1806
Naphtali Hart
9227 George III Silver Dinner Plates
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A set of 12 antique sterling silver plates of plain design with a shaped reed border. Each with an engraved armorial and 2 crests to the rim. Total weight 4051 grams, 130.2 troy ounces. Diameter 23.7 cm. All same date and maker. London 1806. Maker Naphtali Hart.
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1871
Edward Charles Brown
9295 Victorian Silver Owl Peppers
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A delightful pair of antique sterling silver novelty pepperettes, each in the form of an owl with detachable head and glass eyes. Beautifully modelled and engraved, the quality is very realistic. Total weight 87 grams, 2.7 troy ounces. Height 7.5 cm. London 1871. Maker Edward Charles Brown.
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1825
John Bridge
9342 George IV Antique Silver Inkstand
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An exquisite antique silver inkstand by the master craftsman John Bridge. Sterling silver with the original bright gilt finish. All contained within a boat shaped dish, this charming piece has a carrying handle surmounted by a model bee. The cut crystal inkwell sits within a decorative raised gallery, the candle holder is formed as a flower raised on a leafy stalk, and the candle snuffer nestles alongside a second flower tendril. Excellent fine quality. Weight 542 grams, 17.4 troy ounces. Height 7.8 cm. Spread 20.5 cm. Top 18.5 x 10 cm. London 1825. By the prestigious John Bridge, royal goldsmith to King George III and IV.
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Circa 1840
5131 Pair of Antique Cherub Compotes
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A magnificent lot. A pair of fine quality antique gilt ormolu bronze cherubs mounted with cut crystal dishes. Absolutely charming, these period figures have a good weight and presence. Height 42 cms. Diameter of glass dish 30 cms. Circa 1840.
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1900
5856 Antique Silver Model Fox
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An attractive antique cast sterling silver model of a fox sitting on a tree stump with his paw raised. The craftsmanship of this piece is excellent with realistic fur and a delightful expression on the fox’s face. Weight 301 grams, 9.6 troy ounces. Height 13 cms, base 8 x 8.5 cms. Clear English import hallmarks to the front of the base for London 1900. Makers mark WM.
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1879
Charles Stuart Harris
6448 Queen Anne Style Silver Monteith
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A large antique sterling silver bowl with ribbed design and a decorative cartouche. The fixed scalloped rim is decorated with face masks. Bowls with this style of decorative rim are known as monteiths and can be used to hold stem glasses – the rims were originally detachable. Weight 1233 grams, 39.6 troy ounces. Height 21 cms. Diameter 27 cms. London 1879. Maker Charles Stuart Harris.
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1880
6762 Antique Continental Silver and Rock Crystal Reliquary
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A 16th century style silver church reliquary (often called a philatory when transparent) of tall slim design with an oval shaped rock crystal container. With decorative borders and interesting applied mounts of bears, lady’s head masks and cherubs. Height 26.5 cms. Diameter 8.25 cms (top), 10.75 cms (base). Marked with continental silver stamps (indistinct) to the top and underneath. Probably Nuremberg, Germany. Circa 1880.
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1875
Elkington
7089 Victorian Silver Christening Mug by Elkington
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A delightful antique sterling silver mug with embossed decoration of children and putti. Fantastic quality, even the handle is in the form of a putti, and there are face masks around the base. To the front is an ornamental cartouche (uninscribed). Original interior gilding. No detail has been spared in the manufacture and the mug even has a double skin so that the embossed detail is hidden on the inside. Weight 341 grams, 10.9 troy ounces. Height 9.50 cms. Diameter 8 cms. Birmingham 1875. Maker Frederick Elkington.
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Circa 1863
7294 Antique Silver Cakestand
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An unusual antique silver 2 tier serving stand with a detachable base which can be used separately as a tazza. With 2 decorative leaf plates, a beautifully shaped and decorative handle and a pedestal base embossed with flowers. Weight 1422 grams, 45.7 troy ounces. Total height 47.5 cms, base 19 cms, top 40 cms. Diameter of plates 24.5/28.5 cms, top of base 15.4 cms. Marked on both pieces with Austro Hungarian marks for 1863. Maker J Keiner.
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1890
7478 Victorian Silver Plate and Crystal Drinks Set
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A delightful antique after dinner drinks set consisting of a dozen little cut crystal liqueur glasses with a matching pair of small decanters. All sitting on the original arts and crafts style silver plated tray with carrying handles. Tray spread 36 cms, length 27 cms, width 19 cms. Decanters each contain 150 ml, height 20 cms,. Glasses height 5.5 cms. Circa 1890.
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1824
Robert Hennell I & Samuel Hennell
7642 GeorgeIV Antique Silver Jug
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A large antique sterling silver jug with graceful curved shape and plain design. With half fluted ribbing and impressive leaf decorated handle. Excellent weight and good gauge silver. There is an inscription inside the base rim “Presented to Mrs Henry Kermit by Robert Kermit on his return from England 1825”. Contains 1700 ml. Weight 1394 grams, 44.8 troy ounces. Height 30 cm. Spread 20.5 cm. London 1824. Maker Robert Hennell II.
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Circa 1830
7829 Antique Decanter Wagon in Old Sheffield Plate
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An excellent quality double coaster trolley with articulated mechanism. The two wine bottle holders have decorative applied mounts with flowers and foliate scrolls. The turned wooden bases have centre buttons. The undercarriage is well made and operates smoothly. Length 41.5 cms. Diameter of coaster 16.5 cms. Height 9.5 cms. Unmarked. Old Sheffield plate. Circa 1830.
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1893
Edward Barnard & Sons
7954 Victorian Silver Armada Jug
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A magnificent large antique sterling silver wine jug of elegant shaped form on pedestal foot. The hinged lid, with ornate flower encrusted finial, opens by squeezing the handle mechanism. Beautifully chased with flowers, swirls and leaves, the jug has a cartouche to both sides (uninscribed). To the front there is an applied animals head and both sides of each cartouche there is a winged figure. Weight 1231 grams, 39.5 troy ounces. Height 37 cms. London 1893. Maker W & J Barnard.
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Circa 1900
8024 Antique Silver Combination Scent Bottle
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A rare combination silver scent bottle with a central compartment for pills. Excellent quality. The silver is beautifully engraved all over. The faceted crystal body is likely to be made from rock crystal. The hinged lid at the top has a turquoise pellet decoration. The central compartment has an ornate pierced grill and a scalloped silver mount. Height 2 cms. Length 8 cms. Width 4 cms. Continental. Unmarked silver. Circa 1900.
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1849
8107 Antique Dutch Silver Counter Box
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A very pretty antique silver box with a pull off lid and decorative bands of flowers and stars. Weight less than 1 troy ounce. Height 4 cm. Diameter 3 cm. With Dutch silver marks for Schoonhoven and date letter “P” for 1849.
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1809
Paul Storr
8652 Antique Silver Coffee Jug and Stand by Paul Storr
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A fine antique sterling silver coffee pot and matching stand by the world famous Paul Storr. Fantastic quality. The bamboo style ivory handle mounted with a silver serpent to the top and a snake’s head and motif to the bottom are very characteristic of this prestigious English master silversmith. There is a hand engraved crest to the front of the pot and also the reservoir and wick holder. Contains 1320 ml. Weight 1536 grams, 49.3 troy ounces. Total height 26 cms. Jug height 19.5 cms, spread 18 cms, base diameter 16 cms. Stand height 10.6 cms. All pieces marked and matching for London 1809. Maker Paul Storr.
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1896
Harris Brothers
8221 Pair of Victorian Silver Vases
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Of horse racing interest. A superb pair of large antique sterling silver presentation vases with covers. Each trophy has a tall vase shape on a pedestal foot and flying side handles. The embossed decoration is particularly fine with ribbons and swags of harebells, there is a band of acanthus leaves around the bottom. Each side there is a plaited ribbon cartouche containing, to the front, a coat of arms with crest and to the back, a presentation inscription. These vases, or chestnut urns, are very large and suitable to stand a bottle inside. Weight 1784 grams and 1705 grams, total 3489 grams, 112.1 troy ounces. Height 40 cms with lid, 29.2 cms without lid. Spread across the handles 23 cms. Stamped with a full set of matching English silver hallmarks on each vase and each lid for London 1896. Maker Harris Brothers.
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Circa 1890
8346 Antique French Silver and Enamel Lorgnette
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An attractive antique silver and niello enamel folding magnifying glass or eyeglass with a spring clip. This attractive black and white checked niello decoration originated from Russia in the 10th century. Length 12.3 cms. Spread across the lenses 10 cms. Diameter of lense frame 4 cms. Marked with the silver grade “935” between the lenses and with a French control mark on the carrying loop. French. Circa 1890.
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Circa 1840
8420 Pair of Georgian Wine Coolers in Old Sheffield Plate
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A pair of classic style antique wine coolers in the popular campana shape with shell and gadroon borders. The body has a half ribbed decoration. With decorative applied side handles. Detachable covers. Height 25 cms. Diameter 24 cms. Circa 1840. Makers mark underneath G.W for George Ward. Old Sheffield plate
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