Table Silver

1735
John Blunt II
8205 George II Canon Handle Silver Serving Spoon
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An exceptionally large antique sterling silver hash spoon or serving spoon with a long tubular handle and a large deep bowl. Engraved on the underside of the bowl with initials “ICA”. Spoons of this type were introduced in the late Charles II period and continued until the first part of the 18th century. Weight 214 grams, 6.8 troy ounces. Length 43.5 cms. Bowl 11.7 x 8.4 cms. London 1735. Maker John Blunt II or James Brooker.
1735
Peze Pilleau
8584 Antique George II Silver Salver
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An excellent quality antique sterling silver salver of plain form and raised on heavy cast shell feet. Simple Bath border. Good weight and patina. To the front is a well executed, hand engraved armorial and crest within a decorative cartouche. Weight 1970 grams, 63.3 troy ounces. Diameter 39.5 cms. Height 5 cms. London 1735. Maker Peze Pilleau, the highly regarded Huguenot maker.
1735

9186 George II Silver Caster
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A charming antique sterling silver castor of plain baluster form with a pull off cover pierced and criss-cross engraved. Good colour. Uninscribed. Owners initials etched below. Weight 164 grams, 5.2 troy ounces. Height 15 cms. London 1735. Maker unidentified.
1735
William Clarke Of Cork
6405 George II Irish Silver Strawberry Dish
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A beautiful antique sterling silver serving dish with a scalloped border. Handsome plain design. To the centre there is a hand engraved armorial for the Earl of Ormonde in Cork. Excellent patina. Weight 316 grams, 10.1 troy ounces. Diameter 24 cms. Height 4 cms. No date mark. Dublin circa 1735. Maker William Clarke
1735
Edward Wood
7290 George II Silver Trencher Salts
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A chunky pair of early English sterling silver trencher salts in the rectangular form popular at the start of the 18th century. Good size. Gilt interior. Weight 121 grams, 3.8 troy ounces. Height 3.5 cms. Base 8 x 6.4 cms. Top 6.7 x 5 cms. Lovely clear marks underneath for London 1735. Maker Edward Wood. Would make a good set of 4 with #7288.
Circa 1735
Benjamin Godfrey
9636 Antique George II Silver Strawberry Dish
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A fine quality antique silver strawberry dish of circular form and raised on cast shaped feet. Ribbed and scalloped border. Good weight and patina. The surface and border are hand engraved with a well executed decoration of shells and scrolls, typical of the period and displaying the Huguenot influence associated with this maker. To the centre is an excellent armorial within a decorative cartouche. This could also be used as a salver or small tray. Weight 715 grams, 22.9 troy ounces. Scratch weight 23=6. Diameter 24 cm, inner diameter 19.5 cm. Height 4 cm. Circa 1735. Maker’s mark only for Benjamin Godfrey. Sterling silver.
1735
Joseph Sanders
9655 George II Silver Bowl
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A large antique sterling silver bowl of plain, circular form on a spreading foot. Unusually good size for this period and suitable for bread, fruit and flowers. Excellent quality and good gauge silver. Hand engraved to the front is an armorial within a large decorative cartouche. Weight 1367 grams, 43.9 troy ounces. Height 17.2 cm. Diameter 26 cm. London 1735. Maker Joseph Sanders.
1735
Paul de Lamerie
9774 George II Silver Salver by Paul de Lamerie
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A fine early English silver salver by the celebrated Huguenot maker Paul de Lamerie. Of square form, and raised on shaped feet, this exceptional salver is hand engraved with an expansive outer border of scrolls and cornucopias having to each corner a roundel containing the crest of a dog pierced with an arrow. To the centre, within a decorative cartouche, is a hand engraved coat of arms for the Knipe family with another in pretence. Weight 664 grams, 21.3 troy ounces. Width 22.5cm. Height 2.6cm. London 1735. Maker Paul de Lamerie. Sterling silver.
1736
John Jacob
8529 George II Silver Basket
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A rare early English sterling silver basket of oval form on a gallery foot. Excellent quality and weight. The body has a pierced latticework design and cast shell and scroll border, the centre has a hand engraved circular shield enclosing an armorial and griffin crest. The fixed handle has an excellent hand engraved decoration with a griffin rampant crest. Weight 1651 grams, 53.25 troy oz. Length 32 cms, 12.5 ins. London 1736 Maker John Jacob.
1736
Thomas Bamford
8733 George II Silver Warwick Cruet
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A handsome antique sterling silver cruet set with a matching set of 3 silver casters and 2 silver topped and faceted crystal oil and vinegar bottles. The cinquefoil frame has 4 shell feet and a shaped decorative cartouche to the front (uninscribed). Total weight of silver 1385 grams, 44.5 troy ounces. Caster height 19 and 15 cms. Bottle height 19 cms. London 1736. All by the same maker Thomas Bamford, specialist castor maker.
1736
Robert Abercrombie
9401 George II Silver Salver
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A good antique sterling silver salver of plain design with a shaped border. Uninscribed. Heavy quality. These small size trays are often referred to as waiters and are ideal for use with glasses and bottles. Weight 369 grams, 11.8 troy ounces. Diameter 18.2 cm. Height 2.3 cm. London 1736. Maker Robert Abercrombie.
1737
Paul de Lamerie
9107 Antique George II Silver Dinner Plates by Paul de Lamerie
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An important set of 12 antique sterling silver plates with plain styling and gadroon borders. Originally part of the extensive and well documented Mildmay service, the rims are hand engraved with the Mildmay coat of arms and Earl’s coronet. Excellent patina. Each is inscribed on the reverse with the scratchweight and numbered 49 through to 60. Total weight 7486 grams, 240.7 troy ounces. Diameter 24.13 cm, 9.5 inches. London 1737. Maker Paul de Lamerie, the celebrated Huguenot silversmith.
1737
William Justis
9806 George II Silver Cannon Handle Punch Ladle
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This is a fine example of an early English silver cannon handled punch ladle. Engraved on the back of the bowl with contemporary initials M.B. Weight 246 grams, 7.9 troy ounces. Length 36cm. Bowl 6 x 7.3cm. Stamped inside the bowl for London 1737. Maker probably William Justis (mark 3200 in Grimwade’s “London Goldsmiths 1697-1837)”.
1737
Charles Sprage
9857 George II Silver Pepper
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A plain style antique silver castor with pierced top and shaped finial. Small size for salt or pepper. Weight 73 grams, 2.3 troy ounces. Height 11.9 cm. London 1737. Maker Charles Sprage. Sterling silver.
1738 - 1739
Samuel Wood
6180 Set of 3 George II Silver Castors
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A lovely matching set of early antique sterling silver casters of plain baluster shape and having pierced and panelled tops. Engraved to the front of the large caster there is an armorial and to the 2 smaller castors there is a crest of a bird. Total weight 303 grams, 9.7 troy ounces. Height 19.5/15 cms. Diameter of base 6.5/4.5 cms. London 1738 (large castor), 1739 (both smaller castors). Maker Sam Wood.
1738
Ayme Videau
9405 Antique George II Silver Basket
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A rare George II sterling silver basket of oval form with swing handle. Excellent weight and colour. The basket has a pierced body with a shell decorated cast silver border and it stands on a flared and pierced gallery foot. At this time baskets were used mainly for bread and fruit. The centre has a crisp hand engraved decoration enclosing an empty cartouche. Weight 1585 grams, 50.9 troy oz. Height 20cm (with handle), 8.3cm (basket only). Top measures 29.5 x 26.5cm. London 1738. Maker Ayme Videau.
1739
Paul de Lamerie
8443 George II Dinner Plates by Paul de Lamerie
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A rare pair of antique sterling silver dinner plates by this master silversmith. Elegant plain design with applied shell and gadroon borders and engraved to each top rim with a superb coat of arms. Suberb quality. Good weight. Total weight 1080 grams, 34.7 troy ounces. Diameter 24.25 cms. Stamped underneath for London 1739. Maker Paul de Lamerie.
1739
William Garrard
9665 George II Silver Pap Boat
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A charming little antique silver feeding bowl with the plain styling typical for this period. Suitable as a small sauceboat. Weight 52 grams, 1.6 troy ounces. Height 3.5cm. Spread 10cm. London 1739. Maker William Garrard.
1739
Peter Archambo
10166 George II Antique Silver Tureen
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An outstanding quality early English silver tureen made by an important Huguenot maker of the period. Handsome plain design. This large sized serving dish with matching cover is of oval bellied form with applied decorative mounts, heavy cast silver side handles and feet, and a lid finial in the form of an eagle. The Turk’s head masks displayed to both sides of the lid are an interesting feature. With a hand engraved crest (for the Armistead family) to the front of the body and the lid. Good colour. Very heavy gauge silver. Weight 3731 grams, 119 troy ounces. Height 23cm. Spread across handles 41cm. Top measures 33 x 22cm. London 1739. Maker Peter Archambo. Sterling silver.
1740 - 1747

9085 Antique George II Silver Forks
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A rare matched set of six Hanoverian pattern three pronged forks. Sterling silver. Lovely early English style. Five with a hand engraved crest to the reverse. Total weight 359 grams, 11.5 troy ounces. Length 18.8–19 cms (some minor variation). 4 forks with mixed dates 1740-1747, 2 forks with unreadable dates. Mixed makers, some unidentified.
Table silver of this date was stamped with “up the handle” silver marks which were punched on the thin central part of the handle and it is not unusual that these stamps are distorted or badly struck and difficult to read.
1740
John Fossey
9179 George II Silver Bowl
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A charming antique sterling silver bowl of small size. Very plain styling and excellent original colour. The original owners initials are incised underneath. Weight 179 grams, 6.6 troy ounces. Height 6.9 cms. Diameter 11 cms. London 1740. Maker Jonathan Fossey.
1740
Paul de Lamerie
9690 George II Cream Boat by Paul de Lamerie
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A superb antique silver cream jug made by the celebrated 18^th century Huguenot silversmith Paul de Lamerie. A fine piece of exuberant rococo silver of naturalistic design incorporating boldly cast figural images, foliage, fruit and flowers. Very heavy and sits well in the hand. The shaped oval body stands on 3 shell feet with curious face masks and scrolling leaf terminals. The handle is formed as 2 intertwined snakes and attached to the body by a large flower rosette. Below the pouring lip is another face mask and the crest of an arm and sword. Both sides have a large applied decorative panel on a matted background. Weight 212 grams, 6.8 troy ounces. Height 9.4cm (to top of handle). Spread 12.4cm. Width 7cm. London 1740. Maker Paul de Lamerie.
1741
Thomas Whipham
5443 George II Silver Bowl
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A charming antique sterling silver bowl of small size. Very plain styling and excellent original colour. Weight 205 grams, 6.6 troy ounces. Height 7.25 cms. Diameter 10.5 cms. London 1741. Maker Thomas Whipham.
1741 - 1757

7624 George II Set of Silver Serving Spoons
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A composite set of 11 early English sterling silver spoons in the popular Hanover pattern. Lovely plain style. Each with a hand engraved crest of a dog under a tree. Weight 678 grams, 21.8 troy ounces. Length 20 cms approx. Various dates and makers. 4 spoons by Samuel Robey 1741-1746. 3 spoons by Ebenezer Coker 1753-57. 4 spoons are unreadable.
1741
George Wickes
9951 George II Antique Silver Salvers
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A fine pair of antique sterling silver salvers with shaped borders and scroll feet. Hand engraved to the centre is a contemporary armorial within a decorative cartouche. The inside border is beautifully hand chased with shells and scrolls. 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 728 grams, 23.4 troy ounces. Diameter 18.9cm. Height 2.2cm. London 1741. Maker George Wickes, Royal goldsmith. Sterling silver.
1742
Robert Brown
8171 George II Silver Salver
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A good antique sterling silver salver of plain design having a shaped border decorated with shells, grapes and vine tendrils. Standing on scroll feet. Uninscribed. Weight 923 grams, 29.6 troy ounces. Diameter 30 cms. Height 3.7 cms. London 1742. Maker Robert Brown.
1742
Louis Maystre
10351 Louis XV Antique French Silver Basin
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French provincial. A 18th century shallow bowl of oval form on a stepped foot with shaped, reeded border. Very heavy weight and good gauge silver. Weight 836g, 26.8 troy oz. Length 26.3cm. Width 6.8cm. Height 7.5cm. Nimes 1742. Maker Louis Maystre.
1743
Thomas Whipham
8987 George II Silver Sauce Boats
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A large and chunky pair of antique sterling silver sauceboats with the typical classic shape and raised scroll handle of the period. Each is decorated with flowers and scrolls on a hatched bas relief and to the front is a large hand engraved armorial. A nice detail is the prick detail to the tops of the feet. Weight of pair 617 grams, 19.8 troy ounces. Scratchweight 20=15. Spread 17.8 cms. Height 11 cms (to top of handle), 8.3 cms (to lip). London 1743. Maker Thomas Whipham
1744
Micon Melun
8623 Antique George II Exeter Silver Ladle
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A rare piece of antique English provincial silver. A Georgian sterling silver punch ladle with an oval shaped bowl and turned wood handle. Length 34 cms. Bowl 7.7 x 5.8 cms. Stamped inside the bowl with a full set of Exeter hallmarks for 1744. Makers mark stylized “MM” for Micon Melun (see Jacksons, mentioned under Falmouth goldsmiths page 317, Pickford edition).
1745 - 1770
George Hodder Of Cork
7382 Antique Cork Serving Dish by George Hodder
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A rare provincial Irish silver dish and detachable cover of unusual shallow design. At first sight this looks to be a bacon or hash dish however it is more likely to be a cheese toaster. Very simple and charming. The plain form is embellished by a gadroon border and small side handles. To the top there is a hand engraved crest of a boars head over a French motto. 524 grams, 16.8 troy ounces. Spread 29 cm. Length 22.5 cm. Width 14.5 cm. Both pieces are stamped “sterling” with the distinctive scrolled border used by George Hodder 1745-1770. The top also bears Hodder’s maker’s mark (double struck).
1745
Paul de Lamerie
9731 George II Silver Mazerine
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A top quality antique silver strainer dish of oval form with a plain border. Excellent design and the quality you’d expect from this world famous English silversmith. Hand engraved to the centre with an armorial and the crest “Deo Regi Patria” for Duncombe impaling Campbell. The mazarine is designed to be used on top of an oval platter so that the decorative piercing would allow the juices to drain onto the platter below. To the reverse is inscribed the scratchweight 27=9 and the number “1” in script. Weight 852 grams, 27.3 troy ounces. Length 44.5cm, width 29.5cm. London 1745. Maker Paul de Lamerie. Sterling silver.
1745
Edward Feline
10342 George II Antique Silver Strawberry Dish
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A delightful antique silver serving dish of small size with a scalloped border. This form is usually called a strawberry dish or salad dish. Hand engraved to the centre is an armorial within a decorative cartouche. Weight 199g, 6.3 troy oz. Diameter 15.2cm. Height 3cm. London 1745. Maker Edward Feline.