19th century
19th century
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1867
George Fox
9648 Antique Silver Duck
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A collector’s item. A Victorian silver novelty cream boat in the form of a duck with finely engraved feather decoration. Original gilt interior, the beak and eyes are also gilded. Excellent quality and heavy weight. This delightful piece was originally intended for serving cream or sauce however it would be equally suited for use with dried flowers or as a dressing table tidy etc. Weight 120 grams, 3.8 troy ounces. Length 12 cm. Height 7 cm. London 1867. Maker George Fox.
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1817
William Knight
9650 Georgian Wine Label
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An elegant antique sterling silver bottle ticket with a silver chain. Good quality oval escutcheon with simple reed border. Hand engraved “CURRANT” to the centre. Weight 8 grams. Measures 4.7 x 2 cm. London 1817. Maker probably William Knight.
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Circa 1890
9651 Antique Silver and Pearl Card Case
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A collector’s item. A fabulous Victorian visiting card case covered with iridescent mother of pearl tiles. The corners and central cartouche have engraved sterling silver mounts. Perfect to use for business cards. The front is engraved with butterflies and flowers. The push button opens the case to display a fan shaped interior (original blue satin and concertina fittings) with a separate slot for each card. Measures 11 x 7.6 cm. Height 1.5 cm. English. Circa 1890.
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1811
John Roberts & Co
9652 Georgian Silver Candle Snuffer
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An unusual Georgian sterling silver candle snuffer having a conical body and a long looped handle formed from silver wire. There is a side hook to stand it on the side of a chamber or candle stick when not in use. To the front is a hand engraved crest. Weight 29 grams, just under 1 troy ounce. Height 18 cm. Diameter 3 cm. Sheffield 1811. Maker John Roberts & Co, a specialist candlestick maker.
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Circa 1800
9653 Georgian Tray in Old Sheffield Plate
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An excellent plain styled silver* tray with geometric shape and having a simple reed border and carrying handles. This is a very pretty example of Georgian elegance. A particularly charming feature on the reverse side of the handles are the little shell mounts. The back of the tray has the original tinned copper. Spread 56 cm. Length 46 cm. Width 35 cm. English, probably made in Sheffield. Circa 1800. Unmarked Old Sheffield Plate.
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1817
Paul Storr
9660 George III Silver Mazerine
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An excellent Georgian sterling silver strainer dish of oval form with a plain border. Excellent quality and good gauge silver as you’d expect from this world famous English silversmith. Hand engraved to one side of the platter with a family crest. The mazarine is designed to be used on top of an oval platter so that the decorative piercing would allow the juices to drain onto the platter below. Weight 1919 grams, 61.7 troy ounces. Length 47cm, width 34.3cm. London 1817. Maker Paul Storr. Sterling silver.
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1819
Paul Storr
9658 George III Silver Platter
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A handsome antique sterling silver serving platter of oval form with a shaped gadroon border. Excellent quality and good gauge silver as you’d expect from this world famous English silversmith. Large size. On the top edge, to both sides, there is a hand engraved armorial for the 5th Earl of Stamford (1765-1845). Weight 3591 grams, 115.4 troy ounces. Top measures 61 x 45 cm. London 1819. Maker Paul Storr. Sterling silver.
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1890
9663 Victorian Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
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A good quality antique silver vesta case of rectangular form with flat hinged lid, the face enamelled in monochrome to resemble a calling card with the name ‘Charles H. Herbert’. The reverse uninscribed. Marked inside the flap “APPAY Palais Royal, Paris”. Weight 38 grams. Length 5.9cm. Width 3cm. Height 5cm. Similar to those made by Samson Mordan and James Fenton. English. Circa 1890. Unmarked silver.
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1898
John George Smith
9666 Antique Silver Cow Creamer
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An antique silver cream jug in the form of a model cow. The flap with a bee on the cow’s back lifts to fill the jug with cream which is poured out of the cow’s mouth. Nicely figured with red glass eyes and naive expressive face. Weight 94 grams, 3 troy ounces. Height 7cm. Length 12cm. Dutch silver with English import marks for London 1898, retailer John George Smith.
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1804
William Frisby
9669 George III Silver Goblet
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An elegant antique silver drinking chalice with a tapering bowl on a spreading base. Classic plain style and borders. Excellent quality and weight. Original bright gilt interior. Contains 300 ml. Weight 257 grams, 8.2 troy ounces. Height 15.5cm. Diameter 8.4cm. London 1804. Maker William Frisby, a former partner of the famous Paul Storr. Sterling silver.
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1862
Elkington
9677 Victorian Silver Table Centrepiece
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A spectacular antique silver centrepiece and candelabra, the tall column and arms formed as a grapevine with entwined branches supporting vine leaves and bunches of grapes. The cut crystal bowl and the candle nozzles are all detachable. This decorative item is perfect for fruit, flowers and sweets. Engraved to the base with a presentation inscription from H.G Mytton of Cleobury North. Dismantles into 3 pieces by unscrewing the bowl holder at the top. Weight 2755 grams, 88.6 troy ounces. Height 58.5cm (with glass), 53cm (without). Spread 42cm. London 1862. Maker George Richards Elkington. Sterling silver.
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1820
Joseph Cradock|William Ker Read
9678 Pair of Georgian Silver Entrée Dishes on Warmers
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A fine pair of antique silver serving dishes with matching cover and warming base. The elegant plain styling has a broad band of ribbing with gadroon and shell borders; the handles are modelled as a curled snake. Excellent quality and good gauge silver. The lid has a large hand engraved armorial to the front and a stag crest to the reverse. Dishes and rings marked number 2 and 3. Silver weight 3961 grams, 127.3 troy ounces. Total height 18cm (including warmer base). Dish measures 30x24cm. Entrée dishes and handles sterling silver London 1820, maker Joseph Cradock & William Ker Read. Warmer bases are made of old Sheffield plate, circa 1820.
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1810
Paul Storr
9684 George III Silver Platter by Paul Storr
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A handsome antique silver serving dish of oval form with a shaped gadroon border. Excellent quality and good gauge silver as you’d expect from this world famous English silversmith. Large size. On the top edge, there is a hand engraved armorial for George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough, incorporating a Pegasus and crescent moon .To the other side there is the crest of a mythical creature. Weight 3685 grams, 118.4 troy ounces. Top measures 56 x 41 cm. London 1810. Maker Paul Storr. Sterling silver.
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1900
Berthold Muller
9688 Antique Silver Model Dog
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A charming model of a German shepherd dog in sterling silver. Large size. Very realistic. Beautiful expressive face. He’s standing in a relaxed, somewhat expectant pose, with his tongue out and tail outstretched. The quality of the workmanship is excellent, you can even see where the fur has been ruffled by his stud collar. Heavy gauge silver. Weight 690 grams, 22.1 troy ounces. Height 15.6cm. Spread 20.8cm. English silver hallmarks for London import 1900. Retailer Berthold Muller.
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1808
Robert Breading
9693 Antique Irish Silver Wine Funnel Stand
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An antique wine funnel stand in sterling silver with simple, plain design. Of circular form, it has a reed border and a domed centre hand engraved with the crest of a unicorn. Weight 62 grams, 2 troy ounces. Diameter 10.5cm. Dublin 1808. Maker Robert Breading.
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Circa 1880
Harrison Brothers & Howson Ltd
9704 Antique Silver Knives
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A set of 8 antique sterling silver knives in the popular Kings pattern with steel blades. 8 dinner knives, length 28cm. The steel blades are marked “Sansom & Sons”. The silver handles are stamped for Sheffield. Circa 1880. Makers stamp “HH” for Harrison Bros & Howsen. Sterling silver.
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1897 - 1907
Goldsmiths And Silversmiths Co
9711 Antique Silver Knives
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A set of antique sterling silver knives in the popular Kings pattern with stainless steel blades marked for Garrard. 6 dinner knives, length 26.5cm. The silver handles are solid quality. London 1897/1907. Maker Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company. Sterling silver.
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1881
Elkington
9713 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery for 12
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An antique set of sterling silver and real mother of pearl cutlery set having decorative engraved blades with bead ferules. The cutlery has pretty carved handles with carved bead and reed decoration. 12 knives and 12 forks in the original solid wood box. Dessert cutlery. Length of knife 22cm, fork 18cm. Birmingham 1881. Maker Frederick Elkington.
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Circa 1850
9718 Antique Silver Dog Collar
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A 19th century silver dog collar with green leather lining. Adjustable to 2 different sizes with a retaining padlock and two bells. Hand engraved with scroll decoration. Diameter 9.5cm and 9 cm. Unmarked silver – tested. Probably English. Circa 1850.
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1890
Martin Hall and Co
9719 Antique Silver Wine Jug
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A stylish antique sterling silver wine ewer of tall elegant vase form with pedestal foot and all over ribbing and bead borders. The body has bands of matting and dot motif decoration. Weight 731 grams, 23.5 troy ounces. Height 30.5cm. Spread 15cm. Sheffield 1890. Maker Martin Hall.
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1881
Hunt & Roskell
9721 Victorian Silver Gilt Mirror
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A fine antique silver gilt dressing mirror of waisted form surmounted by two large putti flanking a monogrammed cartouche. The whole frame has magnificent applied decoration in the rococo revival style; the cast pendant floral sprays to the border are particularly stunning. The wooden easel back has hanging hooks and wire. Height 58.5cm. Width 41cm. London 1881. Maker Hunt & Roskell, late Storr & Mortimer. Numbered 8158. Sterling silver.
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Circa 1890
9722 Antique German Silver Jug – Napoleon
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A massive novelty silver jug in the form of Napoleon Bonaparte, the iconic French statesman and military leader. Suitable for wine, beer and water. Superb bright gilt finish and excellent quality modelling and chased detail. Napoleon is wearing full dress regalia, with epaulettes and the trademark bicorne hat, he is sitting on a military drum. Contains 1700 ml. Weight 996 grams, 32 troy ounces. Height 31.5cm. Spread 18.5cm. Diameter of drum 10cm. Stamped underneath with German silver marks (crown and moon) and the silver grade 800*. Maker “SB” crowned. Circa 1890.
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1804
Peter‚ Ann & William Bateman
9730 George III Silver Tea Cannister
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An antique silver caddy of plain rectangular form with pull off lid. Made by the sought after Bateman family. This cannister shape has very pleasing geometric lines. Weight 228 grams, 7.3 troy ounces. Height 8cm (9.2cm to top of cap). London 1781. Maker Peter, William & Anne Bateman. Sterling silver.
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1892
9736 Antique Silver and Enamel Box
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An Arts and Crafts style silver box with hinged lid and original wooden interior. The multi coloured enamel panel has 2 vignettes containing a man and lady in period costume. Weight (including wood and enamel) 303 grams, 9.7 troy ounces. Height 6 cm. Top 12 x 5.8cm. London 1892. Maker Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst Ltd (Walter Walker & Brownfield Tolhurst). Sterling silver.
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1805
William Fountain
9740 George III Silver Tureens
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A substantial pair of antique silver tureens with matching covers having a plain background design, gadroon borders, and amazing applied decoration. The body with a band of classical face masks and coiling rope handles. The lids with artichoke finials rising from an arrangement of cast vegetables. There is a hand engraved crest to the front of the lid and tureen. The interior is lightly gilded. Height 21cm (to top of finial). Spread across handles 24.1cm. Diameter 15cm. London 1805. Maker William Fountain. Sterling silver.
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1834 - 1838
Mary Chawner
9742 Antique Canteen of Cutlery
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A handsome set of antique sterling silver cutlery for 12 people. 60 pieces. Very elegant fiddle, thread and shell pattern. Total weight excluding knives 4314 grams, 138.7 troy ounces. Flatware all by Mary Chawner London 1834/5 (except 2 dinner forks London 1838). Sterling silver.
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1830
Edward Barnard & Sons
9741 Antique Silver Bell
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An attractive antique silver hand bell with an embossed design of flowers and foliage. Good quality construction and heavy gauge silver. To the front is an engraved crest. Weight 159 grams, 5.1 troy ounces. Height 12 cms. Diameter 6.5 cms. London 1830. Edward, Edward Jnr, John and W. Barnard. Sterling silver.
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1857
George J Richards & Edward C Brown
9748 Pair of Antique Silver Owl Peppers
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A charming pair of antique silver novelty pepperettes, each in the form of an owl, with detachable head and red glass eyes. Beautiful modelling and engraving. The quality is very realistic. Gilt interiors. Manufacturer’s numbers 7192 & 7193. Total weight 94 grams, 3 troy ounces. Height 7cm. London 1857. Maker George G Richards & Edward Charles Brown. Sterling silver.
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Circa 1880
9754 Pair of Austrian Silver and Ivory Harvester Figurines
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A very fine quality pair of antique Viennese carved ivory figures, studded with gemstones, and mounted on enamelled silver pedestal bases. Each figure carries a silver and enamel wickerwork pannier and holds a silver basket filled with hardstone fruits. The man also holds a pearl and gemstone mounted silver walking stick. The enamelled silver bases are studded with large stones and mounted with dark blue hardstone tops. Height 23.5/21.5cm. Base 11.5 x 11cm. Silver marked with Austrian control marks. Vienna, circa 1890.
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1852
Yapp & Woodward
9765 Antique Silver Wine Label
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A decorative antique silver bottle ticket with a silver chain. Rectangular form with “MADEIRA” engraved to the centre. Excellent quality vine decorated border. Weight 12 grams. Measures 4.8 x 3.6 cm. Birmingham 1852. Maker Yapp & Woodward. Sterling silver.
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1807
Matthew Linwood
9766 Antique Silver Wine Label
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An excellent quality antique silver bottle ticket with a silver chain. Good weight. The elaborate bacchanalian scene portrays two cherubs holding flagons of wine surrounded by grape and vine leaf decoration and a face mask below. Engraved “CLARET” to the scroll centre. Weight 18 grams. Measures 6.3 x 3.7 cm. Birmingham 1807. Maker Matthew Linwood. Sterling silver.
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1788
Mary Ann & Charles Reilly
9777 Antique Silver Wine Label
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A rare little silver bottle ticket of oval form with a distinctive gadroon and shell border. Engraved to the front with “SWEET WINE”. Weight 22 grams, less than 1 troy ounce. Measures 4.4 x 2.7 cm. London 1788. Maker Makepeace & Carter. Sterling silver.
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