Table Silver

Circa 1800

7511 Antique Dutch Silver Caddy Spoon
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A rare antique silver caddy spoon in the form of a fish with the tail prettily engraved with bright cutting. Lovely graceful lines. Weight 7 grams. Length 8 cms. With Dutch silver stamps. Circa 1800.
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.
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.
1801 - 1899

7873 Antique Silver Betel Box
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An ornate antique silver box having 3 compartments with double hinged lids. The body is heavily chased with flowers and leaves and the handles are formed as a flower head and leaf. Excellent quality and weight. The tall centre finial acts as a locking mechanism and the lids won’t open until this has been unscrewed and removed. Unmarked silver. Circa 19th century. Probably Indian.
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.
1802
Paul Storr
8499 Large George III Silver Bowl by Paul Storr
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A handsome antique sterling silver bowl with plain classic styling and gadroon borders. Good size. Excellent quality and good gauge silver as you would expect from this world famous English silversmith. There is a large hand engraved armorial to the front with the motto “Spe et Labore” – ‘By Hope and Work’. Weight 1070 grams, 34.4 troy ounces. Height 12 cms. Diameter 24 cms. London 1802. Maker Paul Storr.
1802
Paul Storr
7373 Georgian Silver Sauce Tureens by Paul Storr
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A fine pair of antique sterling silver tureens. Elegant plain styling and oval boat shape with gadroon borders and ring handles. The bases have a hand engraved crest to the front of the foot. Excellent quality and good gauge silver as you’d expect from this world famous English silversmith. Weight 1403 grams, 45.1 troy ounces. Height 18cm. Spread 24cm. Tureen rim 17 x 11.5cm. London 1802. Maker Paul Storr.
1802
Paul Storr
7728 George III Silver Entree Dish by Paul Storr
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A fine antique sterling silver serving dish and cover with a magnificent lion mounted handle. Elegant plain styling with a broad band of ribbing and gadroon borders. The warming base (in Old Sheffield Plate) has handsome paw feet and carrying handles. Excellent quality and good gauge silver as you’d expect from this world famous English silversmith. Silver weight 1682 grams, 54 troy ounces. Total height 21.5 cms. Silver dish – height 16.5 cms, diameter 22.5 cms (top), 24.5 cms (base). London 1802. Maker Paul Storr.
1802
Henry Plumpton
8176 Georgian Silver Basting Spoon
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A good quality antique sterling silver spoon in the popular Kings pattern. Excellent weight. With the crest of a bird over a crown. Weight 206 grams, 6.6 troy ounces. Length 30 cms. London 1802. Maker probably Henry Plumpton.
1802
Robert‚ David & Samuel Hennell
9412 George III Silver Shell Dishes
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A delightful pair of antique sterling silver butter dishes in the form of a scallop shell. Lovely simple design. Pretty little whelk shell feet. Excellent condition and good gauge silver. Weight 232 grams, 7.45 troy ounces. Each measures 15×13.5cm. Height 2.8cm. London 1802. Maker Robert, David & Samuel Hennell.
1803
John Power
8911 Antique Irish Silver Strainer Spoon
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An elegant antique sterling silver gravy spoon of classic plain design with a feather edge and bright cut engraving. The handle has a monogram of intertwined initials in old fashioned script. Weight 140 grams, 4.5 troy ounces. Length 33cm. Bowl 10.5x6cm. Dublin 1803. Maker John Power.
1803
Thomas Robins
5633 Pair of Georgian Silver Sauce Tureens on Stands
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A fine pair of antique sterling silver tureens with detachable handles and matching stands. Small size for serving sauce. Excellent plain classic design with sarcophagus shape and lovely lions mask handles. The tureens are engraved to one side with a coat of arms, the bases with a crest. Weight 1869 grams, 60.1 troy ounces. Overall height 23.5 cms. Tureen measures length 18 cms, width 11 cms. Stand measures length 16.5 cms, width 11.5 cms. All pieces with matching silver stamps. London 1803. Maker Thomas Robins.

All pieces with matching silver stamps.
1803 - 1889

7121 Canteen of Silver Cutlery for 12
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A comprehensive set of antique sterling silver cutlery for 12 people. 60 pieces. Classic fiddle pattern, good plain style. Weight 3170 grams, 98.5 troy ounces. Different makers, mainly George Adams. Mixed dates 1803 – 1889. All London made. There is a set of 12 plain silver handled dinner and dessert knives, length 24/21.5 cms, which can be purchased separately – Sheffield 1993.
1803
Thomas Wallis II
9879 George III Silver Basket
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An elegant antique silver swing handle basket of oval form with reed borders. Lovely classical style. The body has a scalloped edge and a broad band of hand engraved decoration of flowers and leaves. Suitable for bread, cakes and candy, flowers and fruit. Weight 833 grams, 26.7 troy ounces. Length 36cm. Width 25cm. Height 11cm (without handle), 26.5cm (to top of handle). Initials engraved to the top of the handle. London 1803. Maker Thomas Wallis II. Sterling silver.
Circa 1804
Robert Garrard
6215 George III Antique Silver Butter Shells by Robert Garrard
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A delightful pair of antique sterling silver scallop shell dishes with a crest of an emu engraved to the top of the hand grip. Lovely simple design. Pretty little whelk shell feet. Excellent condition and good gauge silver. Weight 144 grams, 4.6 troy ounces. Each measures 10 x 10.5cm. London 1804. Maker Robert Garrard.
1804
John Crouch & Thomas Hannam
8061 Antique George III Silver Tray
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An elegant antique sterling silver tray of oval form and raised on splay feet. Classical style with a gadroon border and side carrying handles. The centre has deep hand chased decoration with flowers, leaves and scrolls. In the middle there is a very pretty shell engraved cartouche with an initial in old fashioned cursive script. Weight 2468 grams, 79.3 troy ounces. Spread across handles 61.5 cms. Length 52 cms. Width 38 cms. London 1804. Maker Hannam & Crouch.
1805
Paul Storr
9007 George III Salt Cellars by Paul Storr
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A set of 4 superb quality silver salts by the world famous English silversmith Paul Storr. Excellent quality and good gauge silver as you’d expect from this sought after maker. Substantial chunky shape and typical Georgian features with half fluted decoration and borders. Cast pedestal foot and original gilt interiors. To the front of each is a lion crest. Total weight 646 grams, 20.7 troy ounces. Height 5.5 cms. Diameter 8.5 cms. London 1805. Maker Paul Storr.
1805 - 1806
John Emes
5829 Georgian Silver Argyle
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A classic style antique sterling silver gravy jug with vase shape on a pedestal foot. Lovely plain style with a crest of a cat holding a flag engraved to both front and lid. With pull off lid and a central heating chamber. Capacity just a little under half a pint. Weight 457 grams, 14.7 troy ounces. Height 16 cms. All pieces hallmarked London 1805/6. Maker John Emes.
1805
John Edwards III
8004 Georgian Silver Salts
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An elegant pair of antique sterling silver salt pots of oval form on a pedestal base. Classic plain style with gadroon borders and original gilt interior. Weight 256 grams, 8.2 troy ounces. Top 9.5 x 8 cms. Height 6 cms. London 1805. Maker John Edwards.
1806
Naphtali Hart
9227 George III Silver Dinner Plates
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A set of 12 antique sterling silver plates of plain design with a shaped reed border. Each with an engraved armorial and 2 crests to the rim. Total weight 4051 grams, 130.2 troy ounces. Diameter 23.7 cm. All same date and maker. London 1806. Maker Naphtali Hart.
1806
Arthur Murphy
7098 Antique Irish Silver Skewer
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A good quality antique Dublin silver meat skewer with ring handle and hand engraved crest to one end. Could be used as a letter opener.. Weight 81 grams, 2.6 troy ounces. Length 31 cm. Dublin 1806. Maker Arthur Murphy.
1807
Richard Cooke
9302 George III Silver Bowl
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A handsome antique sterling silver centrepiece bowl on pedestal foot, with plain classic styling and broad gadroon borders. Good size and weight. Excellent quality. Bright original gilding. There is a large hand engraved armorial to the front with the motto “Prest Pour Mon Pais” – ‘Ready For My Country’. Weight 2545 grams, 81.8 troy ounces. Height 20 cms. Diameter 29 cms. London 1807. Maker Richard Cooke.
1807
Samuel Neville
8150 Antique Georgian Irish Silver Marrow Scoop
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A good antique sterling silver marrow scoop used for scooping marrow out of bones. Double ended. Weight 53 grams, 1.7 troy ounces. Length 23 cms. Dublin 1807. Maker Samuel Neville.
1807
Benjamin Smith
10137 George III Antique Silver Basket
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A very fine antique silver basket of rectangular form with swing handle and pierced silver foot. Excellent quality and weight as you’d expect from this highly desirable maker. The openwork vine borders are among the most distinctive and accomplished achievements of Benjamin Smith and similar to those of Paul Storr, not surprisingly as both firms manufactured almost entirely for Rundell and Bridge at this time. The centre has an engraved “C” within an applied cartouche with swags and bells. Weight 1322 grams, 42.5 troy ounces. Height 21.5cm (handle extended), 7.2cm (handle folded). Length 30cm. Width 24.5cm. London 1807. Maker Benjamin Smith.
1807
Eley And Fearn
10301 George III Antique Silver Ice Cream Spade
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An excellent quality antique silver spoon in the shape of a shovel for serving pastry or ice cream. Heavy gauge silver with gilt finish. Made in the Kings pattern, popularised by the Royal family during the first half of the 19th century, it has a hand engraved “spur” crest and motto to the handle. Weight 208 grams, 6.6 troy ounces. Length 30cm. Bowl measures 9.9 x 5.6cm. London 1807. Maker Eley and Fearn. Sterling silver. 19th century.
1808
Paul Storr
8369 George III Silver Salver by Paul Storr
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A handsome antique sterling silver salver with a broad shell and gadroon border and outspreading paw feet. Fantastic quality as you’d expect by this prestigious English master silversmith. To the centre there is a large hand engraved armorial bearing the Royal Coat of Arms superimposed by a prince or princess’s coronet. Weight 862 grams, 27.7 troy ounces. Diameter 26 cms. Height 3 cms. London 1808. Maker Paul Storr.
1808
John Mewburn
8569 Antique Georgian Silver Tray
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A fine quality antique sterling silver tray of oval form with side carrying handles. Classical style with broad gadroon and shell borders. The centre has an excellent deep hand chased cartouche containing a large armorial with the motto “Fac et Spera” meaning “Do and Hope”. Weight 3840 grams, 123.4 troy ounces. Spread across handles 74 cms. Length 61 cms. Width 46 cms. London 1808. Maker John Mewburn.
1808
Eley‚ Fearn & Chawner
6017 George III Silver Serving Tongs
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A plain style pair of antique sterling silver asparagus tongs (or chop tongs) with strap work decoration to one side and an engraved crest of a stag to the end. Weight 173 grams, 5.5 troy ounces, Length 22.5 cms. London 1808. Maker Eley Fearn & Chawner.
1808
Benjamin Smith
9436 George III Silver Entrée Dish on Stand
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A superb antique sterling silver serving dish with matching cover and warming base. Amazing basket of flowers design handle. The elegant plain styling has a broad band of ribbing with gadroon and shell borders. Excellent quality and good gauge silver. The lid has a large hand engraved armorial to the front and a double crest to the reverse. Silver weight 3350 grams, 107 troy ounces. Total height 24cm. Dish measures 33x24cm. London 1808. Maker Benjamin Smith.
1808
Robert Hennell I & Samuel Hennell
10143 Set of George III Antique Silver Entrée Dishes
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A handsome set of 4 antique silver serving dishes, the lift off covers with cast lighthouse finials. Rectangular form. Lovely plain design with straight gadroon borders. The handles are detachable so that the lids can also be used as dishes. Weight 6828 grams, 219.5 troy ounces. Height 12cm. Tops 26 x 22.5cm. London 1808. Maker R & S Hennell.
1809
William King
8932 Georgian Silver Pap Boat
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A charming little antique silver jug with an embossed rim to the top. The decorative raised section at one end has the figure of a pig’s head. Weight 71 grams, 2.2 troy ounces. Height 4 cms. Top measures 14 cms x 7.5 cms. London 1809. Maker William King.
1809
Robert Metham
9070 Antique Georgian Silver Salts
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An elegant pair of antique sterling silver salt pots of shaped rectangular form with blue glass liners. Lovely classical style with reed banding and standing on small ball feet. Uninscribed. Weight of silver 125 grams, 4 troy ounces. Height 3.7 cms. Top measures 8 x 5.8 cms. London 1809. Maker Robert Metham.