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19th century

  • 1835

    Paul Storr

    8535 Antique Silver Salvers by Paul Storr

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    A stunning pair of antique sterling silver salvers with heavy cast borders and pierced scrolling feet. Fantastic quality as you’d expect by this prestigious English master silversmith. The shaped and pierced decorative borders have intricate all over foliate scroll decoration with 8 roundels. The centre has a thick band of deep chased engraving which matches the border. Marked underneath with numbers 3 and 5 so these salvers must have originally been from a set of 6 or more. Total weight 1666 grams, 53.5 troy ounces. Diameter 25 cms. Height 2.8 cms. London 1835. Maker Paul Storr.

  • Circa 1850

     

    8601 Antique German Silver Spice Tower

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    A rare antique Berlin silver spice box with attractive scroll filigree centre decoration and a hinged door. Weight 106 grams, 4.2 troy ounces. Height 22 cms. Diameter of base 5.5 cms. Marked on the edge of the base with German silver marks for Berlin. Mid 19th century. Judaica.

  • 1841

    William Gough

    8706 Antique Silver Claret Jug

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    A stylish Victorian period silver claret jug with a clear crystal body etched with a band of swags and Greek key pattern borders. The sterling silver mount has a decorative pierced top, shell pouring lip and finial, and a very smart geometric design handle decorated all over. Contains 820 ml. Height 24 cms. Birmingham 1841. Maker William Gough.

  • Circa 1820

     

    8810 Georgian Wine Cooler in Old Sheffield Plate

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    A large antique wine bucket with detachable top and classical border. Attractive plain design with barrel shape and half ribbed decoration. The quirky lions mask side handles are very appealing. There is a crest hand engraved to the front. Height 23 cms. Diameter 20 cms (outside), 13 cms (inside). Circa 1820. Old Sheffield Plate*.

  • 1843

    Edward Smith

    8847 Antique Silver Pedlar Snuff Box

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    A fine quality antique sterling silver snuff box with a bright gilt finish. The top has a high relief decoration of a pedlar in old fashioned costume selling his wares in a crowded market. The sides and base have a crisp engine turned finish. Original bright gilt interior. Weight 176 grams, 5.6 troy ounces. Top measures 9.5×5.5 cms. Height 2.2 cms (top of box), 3 cms (top of pedlar). Birmingham 1843. Maker Edward Smith. Retailer Elkington & Co.

  • 1866

    James Charles Edington

    8955 Victorian Novelty Silver Condiment – Sack of Salt

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    A fantastic quality antique sterling silver salt pot in the form of a sack. Excellent quality. Good weight 181 grams, 5.8 troy ounces. Height 5.5 cms. Base width 8.5 cms. London 1866. Maker James Charles Edington.

  • Circa 1900

     

    9028 Antique Nepalese Silver Teapot

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    A large antique Tibetan or Nepalese silver teapot with a domed lid, originally attached with a chain, and matching teapot stand. Very heavy gauge silver. Interesting style combining both Indian and Chinese influences. The handle is modelled as a dragon’s head with a curved neck and scales, the spout has animal decoration, the body has traces of an engraved or embossed decoration. The teapot has an unusual base formation (see photos) which sits onto an elaborate matching stand. The lid and teapot stand both have a decorative circular motif. Contains 1400 ml. Weight 1393 grams, 44.7 troy ounces. Height 21 cms. Spread 29 cms. Stamped underneath with 2 characters, probably the makers mark. Circa 1900.

  • 1874

     

    9151 Antique Silver Bell

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    An attractive antique sterling silver bell, the handle fashioned as a winged cherub. Hand engraved to the front is an initial “M” surmounted by a crown. Weight 200 grams, 6.4 troy ounces. Height 11.5 cm. Diameter 7 cm. London 1874.

  • 1896 - 1897

    Francis Higgins

    9262 Antique Silver Canteen of Kings Cutlery

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    An excellent set of sterling silver cutlery for 6 people in the popular Kings pattern. Total 31 pieces. Weight 2261 grams, 72.7 troy ounces. All pieces London 1896-7, maker Francis Higgins.

  • Circa 1820

     

    10391 Antique Silver Charger

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    A magnificent antique silver platter of heavy gauge, very ornately decorated with cherubs, animals, birds and mythical creatures interspersed with classical ornament. To the centre there is a noble figure mounted on horseback. Traces of the original gilding to the outside border. Weight 2262 grams, 71.7 troy ounces. Diameter 47 cm. Height 5.5 cm. Stamped with a continental mark on the rim. Circa 1820.

  • Circa 1830

    Nathaniel Creswick

    9364 Antique Kings Pattern Silver Knives

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    A set of antique sterling silver knives in the popular Kings pattern with later stainless steel blades. 12 dinner knives, length 26.7cm. Each has a matching double crest topped by a coronet. Made in Sheffield. Circa 1830. Maker Nathaniel Creswick.

  • 1900

     

    5515 Antique Silver Plate and Horn Cornucopia Vase

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    A large and decorative antique horn cornucopia with silver plated mounts and a removable cover with a figure of a boy blowing a horn. Height 51.5 cms. Continental. Circa 1900.

  • Circa 1900

    B Neresheimer & Sohnes

    6148 Antique Silver Table Bird

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    An excellent quality antique silver model of a bird with articulated wings. Good weight and extremely fine detail. Weight 730 grams, 23.4 troy ounces. Length 36cm. Height 13cm. German silver marks on the edge of the tail for Neresheimer. Circa 1900.

  • Circa 1896

    Kazakov

    6574 Antique Russian Silver Salt Throne

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    Antique Russian silver salt of traditional form with hinged seat and bracket feet. The arched back is pierced and engraved in foliate and floral motifs, additional engraved floral decorations around the seat. Gilt interior. Weight 92 grams, 2.9 troy ounces. Height 10.5 cms. Width 7.5 cms. Marked underneath with Russian silver stamps. Maker Kazakov, Moscow, circa 1896-1908.

  • Circa 1890

     

    6892 Antique Dutch Silver Cow Creamer

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    A little antique silver cream jug in the form of a model cow. The bee on the cow’s back lifts to fill the jug with cream which is poured out of the cow’s mouth. Very pretty face. Weight 124 grams, 3.9 troy ounces. Height 10 cms. Length 14.5 cms. Marked underneath with Dutch silver stamps. Circa 1890

  • 1876

    Martin Hall and Co

    7166 Victorian Silver Christening Set

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    An antique sterling silver baby set in a box consisting of a napkin ring, knife, spoon and fork. With very attractive engraved detail. Original presentation box with velvet interior. Weight 131 grams, 4.2 troy ounces. Knife 20 cms, Sheffield 1870. Fork 16.75 cms, Sheffield 1874. Spoon 16 cms, Sheffield 1874. Napkin ring Sheffield 1876. All by Martin Hall & Co.

  • Circa 1846

    William Rawlings Sobey

    7418 Victorian Exeter Silver Fish Slice

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    English provincial silver. A plain styled provincial silver fish slice with fiddle design and pierced scroll decoration. Weight 130 grams, 4.1 troy ounces. Length 30 cms. Width 7 cms. Exeter 1846. Maker William Rawlings Sobey.

  • 1848 - 1880

    George Adams

    7515 Canteen of Victorian Silver Cutlery for 12

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    An extensive set of antique sterling silver cutlery for 12 people. 84 pieces. Very elegant fiddle and reed pattern. Together with a full set of vintage sterling silver knives. Weight excluding knives 3796 grams, 122 troy ounces. All (except 1 piece) mixed dates 1848 – 1880 by the maker George Adams.

  • 1893

     

    7677 Antique Russian Silver Troika Box

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    A good quality antique silver cigarette case with niello decoration and original gilt interior. The top has a spirited picture of a 3 horse drawn troika. Weight 97 grams, 3.1 troy ounces. Top measures 9.5 x 5.6 cms. Marked inside top and bottom with Russian silver marks. Dated 1893.

  • 1882

    Heath And Middleton

    7857 Antique Silver Claret Jug

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    A stylish Arts and Crafts period claret jug with a clear glass body and plain sterling silver mount. Excellent plain form and geometric silver. Contains 1000 ml. Height 20.5 cms. Spread 12.5 cms. London 1882. Maker Heath and Middleton.

  • 1880

    William Hutton

    7975 Antique Silver Tea Set

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    A 3 piece Victorian sterling silver tea set of octagonal can shape. Very stylish with straight sides and flat top with inset hinge. Engraved with panels of leaf motifs, wriggle work and dot borders. Pale interior gilding to the sugar bowl and milk jug. Weight 1027 grams, 33 troy ounces. Teapot contains 1000 ml. Teapot height 12 cms, spread 26 cms. London 1880. Maker William Hutton

  • 1809

     

    8039 Antique Continental Snuff Box

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    An excellent quality antique silver box with a pull off lid. The interior has a central divider and bright original gilding. Good gauge of silver and patina. Weight 81 grams, 2.6 troy ounces. Height 2 cms. Top measures 6.25 x 5 cms. Marked underneath with makers initials and continental silver mark for Pressburg, Bratislava in current day Slovakia. Circa 1790.

  • 1815

    Paul Storr

    8139 George III Silver Chafing Dish by Paul Storr

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    A fine antique sterling silver serving dish and cover with a turned wood carrying handle and central divider. Excellent quality and good gauge silver as you’d expect from this world famous English silversmith. Elegant plain styling with shaped shell and scroll borders. The lid has a magnificent hand engraved armorial within a scroll cartouche and the base and central divider ring bear a double crest. The decorative lid handle is removable to use the lid as a serving dish. The double skinned base is a warming jacket and the handle unscrews to fill it with hot water. Silver weight 2776 grams, 89.2 troy ounces. Total height 21.5 cms. Diameter of base 30.5 cms. London 1815. Maker Paul Storr.

  • 1801

    Joseph Taylor

    8671 Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon

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    A rare antique sterling silver caddy spoon in the form of a leaf with a curled handle. Weight 7 grams. Length 7.5 cms. Width 3.25 cms. Birmingham 1801. Maker Joseph Taylor.

  • 1893

    Mappin

    8285 Antique Silver Top Hunting Flask

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    An antique sterling silver mounted flask of conical shape with a fitted silver drinking cup with gilt interior. The top has a swivel bayonet fitting. Together with the original dark mahogany coloured leather case, the girth strap is attached so that the flask will sit on the near-side of the saddle. Flask height 27 cms, diameter of base 4.75 cms, contains 225 ml. London 1893. Maker John Newton Mappin (of Mappin & Webb).

  • 1801

    William Pitts

    8400 Georgian Silver Table Centrepiece

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    A large and very impressive antique sterling silver epergne with 5 matching cut crystal dishes. Excellent quality. This elegant silver table centre comprises an oval stand, decorated with leaves and swags, to which the 4 side arms are attached. A useful feature is that the oval centre can be used on its own, or with a combination of 1,2 ,3 or all 4 arms.The weight of silver is 2095 grams, 67.3 troy ounces. Dimensions – Total width (with glass) 68 cms, depth 62 cms, height 23.5 cms. Silver width 63 cms, depth 58 cms, height 23.5 cms. Oval glass length 30 cms, width 22 cms. Each piece of silver is marked and fully matching. London 1801. By William Peaston.

  • Circa 1880

     

    8477 Victorian Folding Biscuit Box

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    This decorative Victorian shell biscuit box opens to reveal a stunning interior. The naturalistic style frame has interlaced twig work and the body has embossed flowers and foliate scrolls. Silver plated with gold plated lining. Height 23 cms. Width 20 cms. Unmarked. Made in Sheffield, UK. Circa 1880.

  • 1820

    S C Younge & Co

    8536 Pair of George IV Antique Silver Wine Coasters

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    A substantial pair of decorative antique sterling silver wine bottle holders with turned hardwood bases and central button. The tall gallery and borders have grape and vine leaf ornamentation. Large size; suitable for a champagne bottle. The central buttons are engraved with a monogram of stylised intertwined initials. Diameter 12.8 cms. Height 7 cms. Sheffield 1820. Maker SC Younge.

  • Circa 1850

     

    8603 Antique German Silver Charger

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    A large antique German silver dish of oval form having a decorative embossed design. Very deep relief. The centre depicts 3 young maidens dressed in flowing robes on horseback. In the background there is an army with soldiers, horses and tents to the left and, to the right, there is a beautiful ancient city with domes and turrets. The border is decorated with heads, reclining figures and classical motifs. Weight 2010 grams, 64.6 troy ounces. Length 58 cms. Width 48 cms. Marked on the bottom edge with German silver marks. Circa 1850.

  • 1835

    Rawlings & Summers

    8714 Georgian Silver Book Vinaigrette

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    A very attractive antique sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a book with an opening lid. The interior has the original gilding. The finely pierced grill is decorated with birds, flowers and scrolls. Weight 26 grams, just under 1 troy ounce. Measures 4 x 2.8 cms. Height 0.8 cms. London 1835. Maker Rawlings and Summers.

  • 1888

    George Unite

    8811 Antique Silver Caddy Spoon

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    A delightful little Victorian sterling silver caddy spoon having a shell shaped bowl and ring handle. With a very pretty embossed flower design to the bowl. Weight 11 grams. Length 7 cms. Width 4.3 cms. Birmingham 1888. Maker George Unite.

  • Circa 1830

    Augsburg

    8852 Antique Augsburg Silver Goblet

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    An antique silver figural cup with embossed decoration to the bowl and foot. The central column support is a model of a continental gentleman in old fashioned clothes and holding a staff. Contains 150 ml. Weight 200 grams, 6.4 troy ounces. Height 19.5 cms. Diameter 9 cms. Marked on the top of the foot with German silver marks for Augsburg. Circa 1830.

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