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1810
William Burwash and Richard Sibley
9805 George III Silver Butter Shells
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An excellent quality pair of Georgian silver dishes with gilded centres. Charming little feet in the form of a whelk shell. Gilt interior. Suitable for butter or sweets. Engraved to the front with an elephant crest. Very good weight of 376 grams, 12 troy ounces. Tops measure 10.2 x 11 cm. Height 4cm/1.5cm. London 1810. Maker William Burwash & Richard Sibley. Sterling silver.
1810
Paul Storr
10177 George III Antique Silver Chamberstick
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A fantastic quality antique silver chamberstick with the excellent styling you’d expect from the world famous English silversmith Paul Storr. Plain classic Georgian style with broad gadroon borders, detachable nozzle, and attractive shell thumbpiece. Heavy gauge silver. Hand engraved to the front is an expansive armorial with motto for the Earl of Gosford. Total weight 497 grams, 15.9 troy ounces. Height 10.2cm. Diameter 15.5 cm. London 1810. Maker Paul Storr. Sterling silver.19th century.
1810 - 1811
John Mewburn
10258 George III Antique Silver Salts
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A fine pair of antique sterling silver salt dishes formed as scallop shells mounted on naturalistic turtle shell bases. Heavy cast gilt silver. The detailed workmanship on these is quite exceptional. Each is hand engraved to the front with a bird crest. Weight 555 grams, 17.8 troy ounces. Height 8.5/4.7cm. Width 10.5cm. London 1810/11. Maker John Mewburn. Sterling silver. 19^th century.
1811
Paul Storr
8532 George III Silver Salver by Paul Storr
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A handsome antique sterling silver salver with a broad shaped gadroon border and classical design feet (similar to the architectural ionic capital). Excellent quality as you’d expect by this prestigious English master silversmith. To the centre there is a hand engraved crest. Weight 712 grams, 22.8 troy ounces. Diameter 25 cms. Height 2.8 cms. London 1811. Maker Paul Storr.
1811
Thomas Robins
6717 Pair of Georgian Silver Sauce Tureens with the Royal Windsor Coat of Arms
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An exceptionally fine pair of antique sterling silver sauce tureens of oval form on shaped claw feet. The quality and gauge of silver needs to be seen to be believed. Each tureen is decorated with broad shell and gadroon borders and the shell motif is repeated on the handles and feet. Engraved to both sides of each tureen there is a large hand engraved armorial and to each top there’s a double engraved crest. Motto “Je me fie en dieu”. These are the arms of the Windsor family, the royal house of Great Britain. Weight 2599 grams, 83.5 troy ounces. Height 15.5 cms. Spread 24 cms. Length 19 cms. Width 13.5 cms. The lids are numbered 2 and 3, so they are part of a larger set, London 1811. Maker Thomas Robins, known for his good quality dinner wares.
1811
John Robins
8032 Georgian Silver Nutmeg Grater
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A plain style antique sterling silver nutmeg grater of cylindrical style. Open the lid and the box opens out to use the steel grater. Height when closed 6.5 cm. Top measures 3 x 2.5 cm. London 1811. Maker John Robins.
1811
Thomas Johnson
9415 Antique Silver Wine Label
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A classical style antique sterling silver bottle ticket of plain design with a reed border. The word “GRAPE” is hand engraved to the front. Weight 7 grams. Measures 5 x 1.8 cms. London 1811. Maker Thomas Johnson.
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.
1811
Paul Storr
9953 George III Silver Salver
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A handsome antique silver salver having a broad gadroon border interspersed with shell motifs. Nice chunky size and good weight. Excellent quality as you’d expect by the prestigious English master silversmith Paul Storr. This type of small size tray is often referred to as a waiter and is ideal for use with small objects such as glasses and bottles. Weight 411 grams, 13.2 troy ounces. Diameter 18cm. Height 2.6cm. London 1811. Maker Paul Storr.
1811
Dorothy Langland
10246 George III Silver Cup
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A handsome antique silver cup with twin side handles and raised on a pedestal foot. Lovely plain form and good gauge silver. Contains 750ml. Weight 526 grams, 16.9 troy ounces. Height 17.4cm. Diameter of top 11.1cm. Spread 21.5cm. London 1811. Maker Dorothy Langland. Sterling silver. 19^th century.
1812
Paul Storr
8741 George III Silver Serving Platter by Paul Storr
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An imposing antique sterling silver serving dish of oval form. The broad cast border, with shell and gadroon decoration, has deep relief and good, crisp definition. Fantastic quality from top to toe, just as you’d expect from this prestigious English master silversmith. Weight 3990 grams, 128.2 troy ounces; this silver plate is exceptionally heavy and feels very good in the hand. Length 58 cms. Width 43 cms. London 1812. Maker Paul Storr.
1812
Robert Gainsford
7639 Georgian Silver Tea Urn
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A beautiful antique sterling silver samovar with vase shape on a square pedestal foot, beaded borders and elegantly curved upswept side handles. Both lid and body have bands of finely engraved decoration together with ribbons and flower swags. Good gauge silver. Weight 2809 grams, 90.3 troy ounces. Height 52 cms. Spread across handles 32 cms. Base 15 x 15 cms. Sheffield 1812. Maker Robert Gainsford.
1812 - 1821
James Barber & William Whitwell
7704 Antique York Silver Jug
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English provincial silver. An attractive little antique sterling silver cream jug of globular shape with a simple curved handle. To the front is a hand engraved inscription in old fashioned cursive script. Contains 200 ml. Weight 148 grams, 4.7 troy ounces. Height 7.5 cms. Spread 10 cms. Diameter 5.5 cms. By the York maker James Barber & William Whitwell (1812-1821).
1812
Thomas Robins
9920 Pair of George III Silver Trophy Cups
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A substantial pair of antique silver cups and covers with twin handles. Excellent weight and gauge of metal. Elegant classical form with bands of acanthus decoration, the intertwined double snake scroll handles terminate with finely modelled Bacchanalian masks. Total weight 3289 grams, 105.7 troy ounces. Height 31.5cm (total), 33.9cm (to top of rim). Spread across handles 23.3cm. Diameter of top 14.1cm. London 1812. Maker Thomas Robins. Sterling silver.
1813
Paul Storr
8357 Pair of Georgian Silver Dinner Plates by Paul Storr
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An important pair of antique sterling silver plates with plain styling and magnificent shell and gadroon borders. Excellent quality and manufacture as you’d expect from this world famous silversmith. Hand engraved to the top and bottom rim there are two crests and mottos for the Marquis of Londonderry* and the Order of the Bath. The underside bears the pattern number 820. Total weight 1515 grams, 48.7 troy ounces. Diameter 26.25 cms. London 1813. This handsome pair of ambassadorial silver plates were made by the celebrated London silversmith Paul Storr (1771-1844) for 1st Baron Charles William Stewart, later 3rd Marquess of Londonderry (1778-1854), on his appointment as ambassador at Vienna on 27 August 1814.
1813
Paul Storr
8472 Pair of Georgian Silver Second Course Plates by Paul Storr
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An important pair of antique sterling silver plates with plain styling and unusual naturalistic leaf border. Excellent quality and manufacture as you’d expect from this world famous silversmith. The underside bears the pattern number 371. Total weight 1177 grams, 37.8 troy ounces. Diameter 27 cms. London 1813. Maker Paul Storr (1771-1844).
1813
Paul Storr
8474 George III Silver Salver by Paul Storr
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A superb antique sterling silver salver with a broad shell and gadroon border and paw feet. Fantastic quality as you’d expect by this prestigious English master silversmith. To the centre there is a large hand engraved armorial. Small size and suitable for use as a wine coaster or teapot stand. Weight 287 grams, 9.2 troy ounces. Diameter 16.5 cms (inside measure 10.5 cms). Height 2 cms. London 1813. Maker Paul Storr.
1813
S C Younge & Co
8516 Pair of George III Silver Salvers
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A handsome pair of antique sterling silver salvers of plain design and standing on decorative splay feet. Heavy quality. Applied with a striking double border with gadroon and shell detail. Hand engraved to the centre with an armorial, crest and motto “Consequitur Quodcunque Petit*”. These small size trays are often referred to as waiters and are ideal for use with small objects such as glasses and bottles. Total weight 919 grams, 29.5 troy ounces. Diameter 21 cms. Height 2.6 cms. Sheffield 1813. Maker SC Younge & Co.
1813
Elizabeth Morley
9042 Antique Silver Wine Funnel
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A good antique sterling silver wine strainer with a gadroon border and shaped thumb piece. Plain style. Good weight and colour. Weight 121 grams, 3.8 troy ounces. Length 15 cms. Diameter 8.1 cms. London 1813. Maker Elizabeth Morley.
1813
Samuel Hennell & John Terry
9271 Antique Silver Tea Set
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A classic style antique sterling silver tea set of circular form with acanthus leaf decoration. The teapot with its matching half ribbed stand. The jug and bowl have the original gilt interior. Total weight 1864 grams, 59.5 troy ounces. Teapot contains 1400 ml, height 14.5 cms, spread 29.5 cms. London 1813. Maker Samuel Hennell and John Terry.
Circa 1813
William Hall
7181 Georgian Silver Mustard Pot
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A handsome antique sterling silver mustard pot with hinged lid and carrying handle. Lovely chunky shape. Good plain style with gadroon border and ball feet. Original blue glass liner. Weight 152 grams, 4.8 troy ounces. London 1813. Maker probably William Hall.
1813
John Crouch II
9429 George III Antique Silver Wine Funnel
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An elegant antique sterling silver wine strainer, or port strainer, with plain styling and simple thumbpiece. Handsome plain design with reed borders. Weight 61 grams, 2 troy ounces. Height 12cm. Diameter 7.8cm. London 1813. Maker John Crouch II.
1813
David Solomon
9985 George III Antique Silver Taperstick
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A fine Regency taperstick in cast silver with a gilt finish. This antique figural candle holder is beautifully modelled as a gentleman or “dandy”. Ideal for a desk or table decoration. Weight 218 grams, 7 troy ounces. Height 15.1cm. Base diameter 7.7cm. London 1813. Maker David Solomon.
1814
Paul Storr
8275 George III Silver Wine Funnel by Paul Storr
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A handsome antique sterling silver wine strainer with a broad shell and gadroon border, pretty shell thumb piece and attractive ribbed decoration to both pieces. Fantastic quality as you’d expect by this prestigious English master silversmith. With hand engraved crest and initial to both funnel and strainer. Good weight 203 grams, 6.5 troy ounces. Height 16 cms. Diameter 9.3 cms. London 1814. Maker Paul Storr.
1814
Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I
8321 Antique Silver Wine Funnel
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A handsome antique sterling silver wine strainer with a broad reeded border and pretty shell thumb piece. Plain style. Good weight and colour. Weight 101 grams, 3.2 troy ounces. Length 14 cms. Diameter 8 cms. London 1814. Maker Emes & Barnard.
1814
Paul Storr
7877 George III Silver Goblet by Paul Storr
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A handsome antique sterling silver cup of strong circular form raised on a pedestal foot. Fantastic quality as you’d expect by this prestigious English master silversmith. Broad decorative borders with vine leaf and classical decoration to the body, column and foot. Original gilding to the interior. Good gauge silver. Contains 500 ml. Weight 432 grams, 13.8 troy ounces. Height 16 cms. Diameter of top 10 cms. London 1814. Maker Paul Storr.
1814

9463 Antique Silver Wine Label
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A plain style antique sterling silver spirit label of hexagonal form with reed border. The word “TENERIFFE” is hand engraved to the front. Weight 7 grams. Measures 4×2.2cm. London 1814.
1814
Solomon Hougham
9473 George III Silver Basket
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A handsome antique sterling silver basket with swing handle. Excellent quality and weight. With the ribbed body and shell and gadroon borders typical of the period. Weight 1299 grams, 41.7 troy ounces. Height 25cm. Length 32cm. Width 26.5cm. London 1814. By Samuel Herbert.
1814

9519 George III Antique Silver Coaster
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A classic antique sterling silver wine bottle stand with elegant plain styling. Turned hardwood base. Uninscribed. Diameter 12.2 cm. Height 3.5 cms. London 1814. Maker’s mark rubbed.
1814
Robert Gray & Son
9841 Antique Silver Serving Boat
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A very useful little antique silver jug of plain design. Suitable as a small sauceboat. Weight 65 grams, 2 troy ounces. Height 2.8cm. Length 16cm. Width 6.1cm. Edinburgh 1814. Maker Robert Gray & Son.

Literature. The antique silver pap boat was originally used as a shallow feeding dish for a child or invalid. These appeared circa 1710 and fell out of manufacture about 120 years later. With their smooth elegant shape, they make ideal servers for sauce.
1815
Paul Storr
9197 George III Silver Chamberstick by Paul Storr
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A rare antique sterling silver chamber stick with the excellent quality you’d expect from this world famous English silversmith. Plain classic Georgian style with broad shell and gadroon borders. Good gauge silver. Total weight 490 grams, 15.7 troy ounces. Height 10 cms. Diameter 17.5 cms. The chamberstick, nozzle and candle snuffer are all marked London 1815. Maker Paul Storr.
1815
Robert Garrard
9356 George III Antique Silver Tea Kettle
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A magnificent antique sterling silver samovar with hand chased decoration and folding handle with raffia finish. The matching silver tea kettle stand has an ornate cast and pierced frieze with face masks, and stands on large shell feet; the detachable burner has a rise and fall wick. An excellent piece with heavy gauge silver and good colour. Hand engraved to the front is a large hand engraved armorial with the motto “Pro Rege Lege Grege”. To the reverse is the crest of a serpent over a crown, repeated on the kettle stand. Weight 2120 grams, 68.1 troy ounces. Total height 36cm (to top of handle). London 1815. Maker Robert Garrard.