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1789

9525 George III Silver Cream Jug
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An antique sterling silver cream jug in the sparrow beak form. This shape of small size milk jug was popular during the earlier part of the 18^th century. With a plain baluster shape on a spreading foot. Gilt interior. Weight 60 grams, 1.9 troy ounces. Height 8cm. Spread 7cm. Diameter 3.5cs. London 1789. Maker unidentified.
1790
George Smith II
8503 George III Silver Cream Jug
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A charming antique sterling silver jug with slender helmet shape, sweeping handle and square foot. Fine engraved detail with bright cut borders, trails of ribbons and scrolls, and a vacant cartouche to the front. Excellent condition. Contains 145 ml. Weight 136 grams, 4.3 troy ounces. Height 15.5 (to top of handle). Spread 11 cms. London 1790. Maker George Smith II.
1790

8636 Antique Spanish Silver Chalice
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An antique solid silver cup with a tall tapering shape on a broad circular foot. Good plain style and heavy weight. Original bright gilt bowl. Contains 230 ml. Weight 577 grams, 18.5 troy ounces. Height 26 cms. Diameter- top 8 cms, foot 13.4 cms. Marked on the edge of the foot rim with Spanish silver marks and the date 1790. Possibly Madrid.
Circa 1790

8746 Antique French Silver Beaker
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A continental silver footed drinking cup with simple tapering form. Very charming hand engraved decoration to the body with shells, flower heads, foliage and scrolls. To the front there is the engraved name “R. Roze”. Contains 180 ml. Weight 88 grams, 2.8 troy ounces. Height 9.7 cms. Diameter 7.5 cms. Stamped on the base with French silver marks and makers lozenge mark. Also stamped on the bottom rim. Circa 1790.
Circa 1790
John Heyland
8916 Antique Cork Silver Basting Spoon
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A rare Irish provincial sterling silver serving spoon with a sought after Cork makers mark. Long length. Plain style with an initial in old fashioned script hand engraved to the handle. Weight 107 grams, 3.4 troy ounces. Length 30 cms. Bowl 9.2×5.5 cms. The bowl is solid and has no wear. Stamped 3 times with the makers mark only for John Heyland. Circa 1790.
1790 - 1805

8958 Antique Gold Box
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An outstanding Swiss five-colour gold snuff box of oval form, the cover applied with an octagonal gold panel. The decorative classical scene shows Cupid in a garden filling water at a fountain. Weight 64 grams, just over 2 troy ounces. Top 8×5 cms. Height 2 cms. Makers mark stamped inside cover and side, VR under crown, this maker worked in Paris and Geneva, 1790-1805. Belgian import marks stamped to the side. High grade gold, probably 18 carat.
1790
James Young
8969 George III Silver Platters
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A rare pair of antique sterling silver serving plates of octagonal form. Elegant plain design and gadroon borders. Each has a coat of arms with the motto “Altiora in Votis” – “Aim High” hand engraved to the top rim and an ornate crest of a squirrel to the bottom rim. Weight 2025 grams, 65,1 troy ounces. Outside measures 35×23.5 cms. Inside measures 28×16.5 cms. London 1790. Maker James Young.
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.
1790

6391 Antique Silver Lancet Case with Thumb Lancets
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An antique sterling silver flip top four partition carrying case fitted with a set of four antique bloodletting lancets. These instruments are known as thumb lancets due to the manner in which they were held and pushed into the blood vessel. Tortoiseshell guards protect the blades. Unmarked silver. Circa 1790
Circa 1790
Schott
6764 Antique German Silver Inkstand
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A delightful 18th century gilt silver desk set of compact oval shape with a low gallery and tongue and dart border. Complete with inkwell, sander, taperstick box and hand bell. The workmanship of this piece is remarkable. Excellent weight and very high gold finish. There is a hand engraved crest in front of the taperstick of a crown over the initial “L”. Weight 905 grams, 29 troy ounces. Height 12 cms to top of bell. Base 22 x 15.5 cms. Marked underneath with German silver marks for Frankfurt, circa 1790. Maker Schott.
1790
Peter Podio
7796 George III Silver Coffee Urn
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An elegant antique sterling silver samovar of vase form having graceful sweeping handles and a pedestal foot. Lovely plain classical design. There is a hand engraved crest and monogram to the front and lid. Contains 1400 ml. Weight 1341 grams, 43.1 troy ounces. Height 37 cms. Diameter of top 14 cms. Spread across handles 19.5 cms. Base 10 x 10 cms. London 1790. Maker Peter Podio.
1790
Samuel Godbehere
8160 George III Silver Teapot
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An elegant antique sterling silver teapot of oval serpentine shape and having pretty bright cut engraving all over. Simple classic design. There is a cartouche engraved to the front and back, one with a stag crest and motto ‘nil desperandum’, the other with a monogram. Teapot weight 498 grams, 16 troy ounces. Contains 1170 ml. Height 15 cm. Spread 29.25 cm. Base 16.2 x 11.25 cm. London 1790. Maker Charles Godbehere.
Circa 1790

9643 Antique Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
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A pretty little tortoiseshell snuff box of oval form with a hinged lid and gilt brass banding. The top has intricate silver pique work and a central agate plaque. Top measures 8 x 4.1 cm. Height 2.5 cm. English. Circa 1790.
Circa 1790

9936 Antique Continental Silver Cup
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A handsome antique silver goblet with acanthus leaf decoration and matted engraving. Deep gilding throughout. The body is inset with eight 18^th century coins and the base is mounted with a further four coins. Heavy gauge silver and the cup feels good in the hand. Contains 170 ml. Weight 213 grams, 6.8 troy ounces. Height 10.2cm. Diameter 7.4cm. Unmarked silver. Continental, probably German. Circa 1790.
Circa 1790

10123 Dutch Antique Silver Miniature Kettle
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A lovely little antique silver toy hot water kettle with a pull off lid and folding handle. It looks like an exact copy of a full size original. Height 4.2cm (handle extended), 3.2cm (handle folded). Probably made in the Netherlands. Circa 1790. Unmarked silver.
1790
Matthew Boulton
10261 George III Antique Silver Wine Funnel
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A classic style antique silver wine strainer with a gadroon border and simple shaped thumb piece. Very elegant form. Good weight and colour. A rare feature is the detachable muslin strainer ring. Weight 186 grams, 5.9 troy ounces. Length 15 cm. Diameter 7.7 cm. Birmingham 1790. Maker Matthew Boulton. Sterling silver. 18^th century.
1791
Peter & Ann Bateman
8868 George III Silver Beakers
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A charming pair of antique sterling silver drinking cups of straight tapering form with flared tops. With attractive planished bodies, each has a fancy cartouche containing a crest. Original gilt interiors. Total weight 193 grams, 6.2 troy ounces. Each contains 100 ml. Height 8 cms. Diameter 6.5 cms. London 1791. Maker Peter & Ann Bateman.
1791
Thomas Oliphant
9298 George III Silver Lidded Tankard
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A good antique sterling silver tankard with domed hinged lid and plain baluster form. Good size and weight. Attractive strapwork and shaped pierced thumbpiece to the top of the handle. Hand engraved to the front is a large hand engraved monogram in old fashioned cursive script. Contains 1200 ml. Weight 864 grams, 27.7 troy ounces. Height 22 cm. Diameter 10.8 cm (top). Spread 17.5 cm. London 1791. Maker Thomas Oliphant.
Circa 1791
William Holmes
5538 George III Gilt Silver Cup and Cover
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An exceptional quality sterling silver cup and cover with original gilt finish. Tall vase shape with sweeping side handles. The cup has many classical features with a large central band of vine leaf garland and cherub decorated cartouche. Weight 2593 grams, 83.3 troy ounces. Total height 46 cms. London 1791. Maker William Holmes.
1791
Robert Hennell I
5773 Pair of Antique Silver Salts
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An elegant pair of antique sterling silver salt pots. Classic plain style with reed borders and original gilt interior. Weight 153 grams, 4.9 troy ounces. Diameter 8 cms. Height 5.5 cms. London 1791. Maker Robert Hennell.
1791
Peter & Ann Bateman
7649 Antique Silver Cream Jug
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A charming antique sterling silver jug with slender vase shape, sweeping handle and square foot. Fine engraved detail, as you’d expect from the Bateman family, with bright cut borders, trails of ribbons and foliage, and a vacant cartouche to the front. Excellent condition. Original gilt interior. Weight 106 grams, 3.4 troy ounces. Height 15 (to top of handle). Spread 11 cms. Base 5 x 5 cms. London 1791. Maker Peter and Ann Bateman.
1791
James Young
8000 Georgian Silver Soup Tureen
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A handsome antique sterling silver soup tureen in the Adam style. Classic boat shape with gadroon borders, half fluting and an imposing crown finial. To both sides there is a fine hand engraved armorial topped by a large crown (same as the lid finial). To the lid there is a hand engraved double lion crest, also topped by the family crown. The motto ‘Fama Semper Vivet’ means ‘May His Fame last Forever’. Weight 2680 grams, 86 troy ounces. Height 26 cms. Spread across the handles 44 cms. Width 33.5 cms. Depth 21 cms. London 1791. Maker James Young whose work is described by Grimwade as being of elegant neoclassical design and fine finish.
1791
Phipps & Robinson
9464 Antique Silver Wine Label
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A plain style antique sterling silver spirit label of hexagonal form with reed border. The word “RAISIN WINE” is hand engraved to the front. Weight 5 grams. Measures 4.2×2.2cm. London 1791. Maker Phipps & Robinson.
1791
Elizabeth Jones
9598 George III Silver Chamberstick
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An elegant antique sterling silver chamber stick with plain classic styling, reed borders and plain scroll handle with a thumb piece. Oval form. The candle nozzle and snuffer are detachable. There is a family crest hand engraved to the pan (some wear). Weight 303 grams, 9.7 troy ounces. Height 11 cm. Pan measures 17 x 12.7 cm. London 1791. Maker Elizabeth Jones.
1791
Peter & Ann Bateman
10127 George III Antique Silver Beaker
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A charming antique silver drinking cup of straight tapering form with a flared top. The attractive matted body has an unusual shaped cartouche containing a crest. Original gilt interior, traces of gilt to the body. Weight 96 grams, 3.1 troy ounces. Contains 100 ml. Height 8cm. Diameter 6.5cm. London 1791. Maker Peter & Ann Bateman.
1791
Peter & Ann Bateman
10132 George III Antique Silver Beaker
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A charming antique silver drinking cup of straight tapering form with a flared top. The attractive matted body has an unusual shaped cartouche containing a crest. Original gilt interior, traces of gilt to the body. Weight 96 grams, 3.1 troy ounces. Contains 100 ml. Height 8cm. Diameter 6.5cm. London 1791. Maker Peter & Ann Bateman.
1791
Peter & Ann Bateman
10244 George III Antique Silver Caddy Box
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A very elegant antique silver tea caddy of oval form with hinged lid and interior divider for green and black tea. Fully locking with a key supplied. Nice dainty size. The box has beautiful hand engraved decoration of flower swags, bands of bright cut engraving top and bottom, and an oval cartouche front and back containing an armorial for the Lunden family with crest and motto. The lid has a flush inset hinge and urn shaped finial. Weight 279 grams, 8.9 troy ounces. Base 10.8cm. Height 12.5cm to top of finial. London 1791. Maker Peter and Anne Bateman. Sterling silver. 18^th century.
1792
Luke Proctor & Co
8368 George III Silver Basket
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A fine antique sterling silver swing handle basket with pierced work silver body and reed borders. Lovely elegant wirework style with classical motifs and bright cut engraving. Weight 673 grams, 21.6 troy ounces. Length 35.5 cms. Width 24.5 cms. Height 9-11 cms cms, 26.5 cms (to top of handle). Sheffield 1792. Maker Luke Proctor & Co.
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.
1792
John Hutson
7912 Antique George III Silver Tray
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An elegant antique sterling silver tray of oval form and raised on splay feet. Classical plain style with a reed border and band of hand engraved decoration with bright cut edging. Weight 2123 grams, 68.2 troy ounces. Spread across handles 59 cms. Length 51 cms. Width 38.5 cms. London 1792. Maker John Hutson. Trays aren’t found dated earlier than circa 1785 so this is one of the earliest trays ever made.
1792
Robert Hennell II
9667 George III Silver Cruet
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An elegant antique silver condiment set in the Adam style, the boat shaped silver stand having 4 original and matching cut crystal bottles, a pair of oil and vinegar bottle with silver hinged tops and a mustard pot with lift off lid. The cruet frame has a wooden base. Stand measures 24 x 15.5cm, height 25cm. All pieces marked London 1792. . Sterling silver. Maker Robert Hennell.
1792
Samuel Godbehere and Edward Wigan
9716 George III Antique Silver Tankard
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A good quality antique sterling silver tankard with domed lid, straight tapering form and a centre ring to the body. The curved handle has ornamental strapwork and a very attractive pierced thumb piece. No inscription. Owners initials to the handle. Contains 850 ml. Weight 737 grams, 23.6 troy ounces. Height 20.5cm. Spread 17cm. Diameter of top 9.7cm. London 1792. Maker Godbehere and Wigan.