Table Silver

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.
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
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.
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 - 1798
Naphtali Hart & Duncan Urquhart
10286 Pair of George III Silver Salts
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An elegant pair of silver salt cellars of oval form on simple scroll feet. The panelled sides have pierced decoration and bright cut engraving. Original Bristol blue glass liners with star cut bases. Total weight of silver 110 grams, 3.5 troy ounces. Height 6cm. Top measures 9×5.7cm. London 1792/8. Maker Duncan Urquhart & Napthali Hart. Sterling silver. 18th century.
1793
John Robins
9346 George III Silver Sauce Tureens
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An elegant pair of antique sterling silver sauce tureens of hexagonal form with matching covers. Classic Adam style shape with simple plain vase shape design with spreading handles, reed borders, and cast urn lid finial. Each has a matching hand engraved crest to the tureen front and the lid. Weight 1081 grams, 34.7 troy ounces. Height 15cm (to top of finial). Spread 23cm. Tureen 17.3cm x 9.3cm. London 1793. Maker John Robins.
1793
Robert Hennell I
5212 Georgian Silver Cruet
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A rare and very elegant antique silver condiment set in the Adam style, the beautiful boat shaped silver stand having 5 original and matching cut crystal bottles – a pair of glass and silver castors, a pair of oil and vinegar bottle with silver hinged tops and a mustard pot with lift off crystal lid. Weight of silver stand 605 grams, 19.4 troy ounces. Stand measures 30 x 17 cms, height 26 cms. All pieces marked London 1793. Maker Robert Hennell.
1793
Charles Aldridge & Henry Green
9639 George III Silver Sweetmeat Basket
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An elegant antique sterling silver basket with twist design swing handle. Small size, possibly a Georgian epergne basket. With cut work borders and harebell trails. Height 4.9/12 cm. Length 15.4 cm. Width 13 cm. London 1793. Maker probably Charles Aldridge & Henry Green.
1793
Edward Lowe
9976 George III Antique Silver Salts
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An elegant set of 4 of antique sterling silver salt cellars of oval form with pretty pierced decoration with swags. Blue glass liners. Lovely classical style with rope borders and standing on pierced shaped feet. Weight of silver 218 grams, 7 troy ounces. Height 5cm. Top measures 8.3 x 6.1cm. London 1793. Maker Edward Lowe.
1794
George Smith II & Thomas Hayter
9602 Antique Silver Skewer
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A good antique silver meat skewer with ring handle. Can also be used as a letter opener. Uninscribed. Weight 63 grams, 2 troy ounces. Length 26.5 cm. London 1794. Maker George Smith & Thomas Hayter.
1794
Timothy Renou
9661 George III Antique Silver Tray
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An elegant antique silver tray of oval form and raised on splay feet. Classical plain style with a bead border and side handles. Weight 1535 grams, 49.3 troy ounces. Spread across handles 53.5 cm. Length 44.2 cm. Width 32.7 cm. London 1794. Maker Timothy Renou. Sterling silver.
1795 - 1835

9078 Antique Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12
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A full set of sterling silver cutlery for 12 people in the traditional Old English and thread pattern. Total 64 pieces. Complete with ladles and serving spoon. All with a hand engraved stag crest. Weight 3483 grams, 112 troy ounces. All London made, mixed dates and makers 1795-1835.
1795
Thomas Wallis I
9088 Antique Silver Forks
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A set of Georgian sterling silver dinner forks for 12 people. In the traditional Old English and thread pattern. All with a hand engraved stag crest. Weight approx 800 grams, 25.7 troy ounces. Length 21cm. London 1795. Maker Thomas Wallis. These match the dinner forks in #9078 Georgian canteen of cutlery.
1795
Peter & Ann Bateman
7815 Georgian Silver Basket by Peter and Ann Bateman
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A fine antique sterling silver swing handle basket with pierced silver borders and pretty bright cut decoration. The dainty classical decoration is typical of the workmanship made famous by the Bateman family. Weight 794 grams, 25.5 troy ounces. Length 38 cm. Width 27 cm. Height 11.5 cm, 28 cm (to top of handle). London 1795. By Peter and Ann Bateman.
1795
George Smith III & William Fearn
8151 Antique Georgian Silver Marrow Scoop
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A good antique sterling silver marrow scoop used for scooping marrow out of bones. Double ended. One end has a hand engraved monogram of interlaced initials in old English script. Weight 49 grams, 1.5 troy ounces. Length 20.75 cm. London 1795. Maker Smith & Fearn.
1796
George Burrows I
9052 Antique George III Silver Tray
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A fine quality antique sterling silver tray of oval form with side carrying handles. Classical style with bead borders and fine bands of bright cut engraving around the edge. The centre has an pretty hand engraved cartouche containing a stag crest. Weight 2032 grams, 65.3 troy ounces. Spread across handles 58 cms. Length 51 cms. Width 38 cms. London 1796. Maker George Burrows.
1796
Peter & Ann Bateman
9054 George III Silver Salvers
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A pair of very elegant antique sterling silver waiters with simple reed borders and raised on splay feet. Classic plain style. Hand engraved to the centre with an armorial and family crest. Total weight 665 grams, 21.3 troy ounces. Diameter 20 cms. Height 3.1 cms. London 1796. Maker Peter & Ann Bateman.
1796
Timothy Renou
5967 Georgian Silver Tray
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A very pretty antique sterling silver tray with gadroon edge and decorative engraved border. There is a good armorial engraved to the centre. Weight 1570 grams, 50.4 troy ounces. Spread 53 cms. Length 44.5 cms. Width 34 cms. London 1796. Maker Timothy Renou.
1796
Robert Sharp
9428 George III Silver Salver
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An attractive antique sterling salver of oval form with a reed border and raised on splay feet. Lovely simple design. To the centre is a hand engraved coat of arms. Weight 641 grams, 20.6 troy ounces. Measures 23.8 x 17.8cm. London 1796. Maker Robert Sharp.
1798
Samuel Pemberton
8663 Antique Silver Jockey Cap Caddy Spoon
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A rare and collectable early silver caddy spoon in the form of a jockey cap. It has a ribbed design and a plain centre button with the initial “G” in old fashioned script. Weight 8 grams. Measures 5.5 x 3.8 cms. Birmingham 1798. No maker’s mark* but almost certainly made in Birmingham by Samuel Pemberton. For a similar example see ‘Caddy Spoons, an Illustrated Guide’ by John Norrie, plate 95c.
1799
Paul Storr
8986 Georgian Silver Sauce Tureens by Paul Storr
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A fine pair of antique sterling silver tureens. Classic plain styling and oval boat shape with reed borders and detachable ring handles. The bases have a large hand engraved armorial to the front and reverse. The lids have a hand engraved crest to both sides. Excellent quality and good gauge silver as you’d expect from this world famous English silversmith. Cast pedestal foot. Weight 1401 grams, 45 troy ounces. Height 16 cms. Spread across handles 24.4 cms. Tureen rim 18.4 x 10.5 cms. London 1799. Maker Paul Storr.
Circa 1799
Thomas And Daniel Leader
5469 George III Silver Honey Skep
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A rare antique sterling silver honey jar having a domed form with basket-weave finish and disc handle. Original gilt interior. Weight 275 grams, 8.8 troy ounces. Height 13.25 cms. Diameter of base 9 cms. Sheffield 1799. Maker Thomas and Daniel Leader.
1799
Thomas Wallis I
7652 Antique Silver Skewer
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An attractive antique sterling silver meat skewer (or could be used as a letter opener) with excellent quality cast shell handle and hand engraved snake crest. Weight 98 grams, 3 troy ounces. Length 30.5 cms. London 1799. Maker Thomas Wallis II.
1799
Paul Storr
7820 Georgian Silver Bread Dish by Paul Storr
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A fine quality and very substantial antique sterling silver dish of oval form with a half fluted body and gadroon border. Large size. Excellent quality and good gauge silver as you’d expect from this world famous English silversmith. To the front there is a hand engraved crest with the motto “Jour de ma vie”*. Weight 1296 grams, 41.6 troy ounces. Top measures 34.5 x 22 cms. Height 13 cms. London 1799. Maker Paul Storr.
Circa 1800

8302 Georgian Knife Box/Silver Cutlery Box
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A handsome George III knife box with tooled leather covering and brass mounts. Fitted with a full and matching set of continental solid silver cutlery, the knives and forks with cannon handles. The set comprises 6 knives with steel blades, 6 forks with steel two prong tines, and 6 solid silver spoons. Each with a hand engraved crown over a monogram. A very usable set. Marked “13” and with makers initials “IK”. Probably German, circa 1800.
Circa 1800
William Fitzgerald
8402 Antique Irish Limerick Spoon
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A rare Irish provincial sterling silver serving spoon with highly sought after Limerick marks. Excellent plain style with the pointed terminal, typical of the late 18th century. The end is hand engraved with with a crest and the motto “Pro Rege, Lege Grege” (Latin for ‘For King, Law and People’). Weight 98 grams, 3.1 troy ounces. Length 33 cms. Width 5 cms. Marked on the back of the handle with the makers mark WFG for William Fitzgerald (worked at Mary Street and 15, Patrick Street, Limerick 1794-1824) and “STERLING”.
Circa 1800

8411 Pair of Antique Continental Silver Spoons
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An excellent quality pair of antique silver spoons with figural ends depicting a classical lady culminating in a twisted handle possibly resembling a mermaids tail. The gilded bowl is attached with a fruit encrusted mount. These delightful spoons are very heavy and have a chunky feel. Traces of gilding all over. Weight 179 grams, 5.7 troy ounces. Length 18 cms. Marked on the back of the bowl with a hand mark. Probably German. Circa 1800.
1800 - 1802
Paul Storr
9171 George III Antique Silver Tureens by Paul Storr
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A magnificent suite of antique sterling silver tureens of oval form with ornate double flying handles and heavy shaped and cast feet with acanthus leaf ornament. Excellent quality and good gauge silver as you’d expect from this world famous English silversmith. Elegant plain styling with a broad border of gadroon ribbing around the top edge. The covers are hand engraved to the front and back with a bugle crest. The bases have a matching armorial hand engraved to the front. Exceptional weight 5359 grams, 172.3 troy ounces. Large tureen – height 30 cm (to top of handle), spread 40 cm, top edge of base measures 37 x 21.5 cm. Small tureens – height 15.5 (to top of handle), Spread 21 cm, top edge of base measures 18.5 cm x 10.5 cm. London 1800 (small) and 1802 (large). Maker Paul Storr.
Circa 1800

4723 Georgian Mirror Plateau in Old Sheffield Plate
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A very pretty antique mirrored stand with decorative borders and lions mask feet. Diameter of base 39 cms. Unmarked. Circa 1800. Old Sheffield Plate.