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Wine Coolers

Most silver wine coolers hold one single bottle and have a detachable liner and rim. They usually have handles because the condensation can make the outside very slippery. The earliest silver wine coolers are very rare and date back to circa 1700.
The silver wine cistern can date back to the 1600’s although it’s rare to find one earlier than 19th century. This is a larger wine cooler and can contain many bottles.

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Wine Coolers

Most silver wine coolers hold one single bottle and have a detachable liner and rim. They usually have handles because the condensation can make the outside very slippery. The earliest silver wine coolers are very rare and date back to circa 1700.
The silver wine cistern can date back to the 1600’s although it’s rare to find one earlier than 19th century. This is a larger wine cooler and can contain many bottles.

  • 1697 - 1698

    Robert Timbrell

    10153 William III Antique Silver Bowl

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    An outstanding antique silver monteith bowl complete with the original detachable collar with castellated scroll border and cherub heads. Excellent size and proportions. The body decoration is typical for a monteith of the period 1690-1702 and has a series of asymmetrical tear shaped panels interspersed with unusual foliate “face” motifs; all on an intricately hand chased matted background. The lions mask side handles are beautifully modelled. Weight 1780 grams, 57.2 troy ounces. Height 21.4cm (with Monteith collar), 15.6cm (without collar). Diameter 27.5cm (collar), 26.2cm (bowl). London 1697/8. Maker Robert Timbrell. Britannia standard silver (95.8% pure).

  • 1706

    Isaac Dighton

    10169 Queen Anne Antique Silver Monteith Bowl

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    A rare early English silver monteith from the Queen Anne period. Large size. The decoration, with the ribbed body and decorative cartouches, is typical for this period. Particularly charming are the quaint lions mask side handles. The shaped monteith rim is fixed and was originally used to hold stem glasses, punch ladle and lemon squeezer. To the front and back there is a good hand engraved armorial for the Fitzgerald family. Underneath the bowl there is also a presentation inscription from the Fitzgerald family. Gilt interior. Weight 1895 grams, 60.9 troy ounces. Height 20cm. Diameter 29.5cm. London 1706. Maker Isaac Dighton. Britannia standard silver (95.8% pure).

  • 1707

    Colin McKenzie

    9550 Queen Anne Silver Punch Bowl

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    A rare Scottish silver bowl of exceptional size and weight. Excellent plain style. Of circular form with a reeded rim and short flared foot. The underside has a prick engraving “S.E over F” within a scroll cartouche. Scratchweight 66.19. Weight approx. 2049 grams, 65.9 troy ozs. Height 16.5cm. Diameter 34.5cm. Edinburgh 1707. Maker Colin McKenzie. Edinburgh assay master James Penman.

  • 1721

    John Bache

    10263 George I Antique Silver Monteith Bowl

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    A handsome antique silver monteith bowl with the original castellated collar mounted with little lion heads. Excellent size and proportions. The bowl design is typical for a monteith of the period 1700-1720 with its plain form on a built-up foot and the large hand engraved coat of arms. To the reverse is finely executed crest. Weight 1561 grams, 50.1 troy ounces. Height 21.4cm (with Monteith collar), 21.4cm (without collar). Diameter 27cm (collar), 25cm (bowl). London 1721. Maker John Bache. Britannia standard silver – 95.8% pure. 18th century.

  • Circa 1750

    William Townsend

    9668 Set of 3 Antique Silver Cups

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    A fine quality George II sterling silver cup on a spreading foot. The scroll side handles have acanthus leaf mounts. The accompanying pair of smaller silver cups make a matching set. Each cup has a large hand engraved armorial to the front within a decorative cartouche and the scratch weight incised below. Excellent colour and very heavy weight. The large cup has a presentation inscription underneath to Harold Heinz, president of the H.J Heinz company. Large cup weight 1059 grams, 34 troy ounces. Height 17.6cm. Spread 26.5cm. Diameter 14.2cm. Small cups weigh 467 grams each, 15.01 troy ounces and 471 grams, 15.10 troy ounces. Height 13cm. Spread 17cm. Diameter 10.1cm. Large cup Dublin circa 1750, maker William Townsend. Smaller cups unmarked silver.

  • 1803

    William Pitts

    9104 Georgian Silver Wine Cooler

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    A fine antique sterling silver wine cooler of campagna urn form. Outstanding quality. With rams mask handles and garlands of applied vine leaf and grape decoration. Fitted with removable silver liner and cover. Hand engraved with a crest bearing motto ‘Sic Fidem Teneo’. Weight 3716 grams, 119.3 troy ounces. Height 28.5 cm.. Spread 24 cm. Diameter 18.5 cm. London 1803. Maker William Pitts.

  • 1816

    John Houle

    8622 Antique Georgian Silver Wine Cistern

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    An antique gilt silver bowl of large size and exceptionally heavy weight; this excellent quality is just as you’d expect from a master silversmith trained by the world famous Paul Storr. Raised on a pedestal foot and having hinged lions mask side handles, this oval wine cooler takes two bottles. The deep relief applied decoration is covered in grape and vine leaf ornament, the centre ovals have a Bacchanalian scene with cherubs, a goat and an impish Bacchus, to either side there is a large bird and dolphin. Weight 4218 grams, 135.6 troy ounces. Top 31 x 23.5cm. Height 18cm. London 1816. Maker John Houle, freeman of the Vintners’ Company. Sterling silver.

  • 1817

    Paul Storr

    9793 Georgian Silver Wine Cooler by Paul Storr

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    Of racing interest. A magnificent antique silver gilt wine cooler by the world famous English silversmith Paul Storr. Elegant classical style with Campana urn form; the twin handles mounted with Bacchanalian face masks. The lift off cover has a finial in the form of a wrythen fluted flower seed with petal surround. Embossed to the front in low relief is a charming scene of horses relaxing and socialising. The reverse has an applied laurel wreath containing an engraved inscription for Newcastle Upon Tyne Stewards 1817. Weight 3718 grams, 119 troy ounces. Height 38cm. London 1809. Made by Paul Storr and retailed by Rundell Bridge and Rundell. Sterling silver.

  • 1819

    George McHattie

    9873 George III Antique Silver Cup and Cover

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    A magnificent Scottish silver presentation cup and cover of campana form. Large enough to take a bottle. Magnificent original gilded interior. Acanthus leaf decorated throughout, the stylish curved handles finish with a bacchanalian face mask below, the body has an ornate band of foliate scrolls interspersed with Scottish thistles. To the front and reverse are 2 large panels with a presentation inscription for the Great Yarmouth Rifle Volunteer Corp “Ladies Challenge Cup”. Weight 2309 grams, 74.2 troy ounces. Height 25.5cm (without lid) 33cm (with lid). Diameter 16.5cm. Spread across handles 29cm. Edinburgh 1819. Maker George McHattie. Sterling silver.

  • Circa 1820

     

    8810 Georgian Wine Cooler in Old Sheffield Plate

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    A large antique wine bucket with detachable top and classical border. Attractive plain design with barrel shape and half ribbed decoration. The quirky lions mask side handles are very appealing. There is a crest hand engraved to the front. Height 23 cms. Diameter 20 cms (outside), 13 cms (inside). Circa 1820. Old Sheffield Plate*.

  • Circa 1820

     

    6225 Georgian Wine Cooler in Old Sheffield Plate

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    A handsome antique wine bucket of waisted form with applied mounts decorated with crisp grape detail. The excellent quality twisted handles finished with a leaf mount. All original and complete with a removable top and sleeve. This is an unusual design and extremely attractive. English circa 1820. Old Sheffield Plate*.

  • 1827

    A.C & Co

    8422 Georgian Silver Wine Cooler

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    A superb antique sterling silver wine cooler with classic campana shape. Fully complete with matching sleeve and cover in sterling silver. With a plain body and applied decorative borders having vine leaf and grape ornament. This is a fine piece of English antique silver in excellent condition and having a very good colour. To both sides there is a large hand engraved armorial with the motto “Propositi Tenax” meaning “Firm of Purpose”. Total weight of all three pieces 2819 grams, 90.6 troy ounces. Height 28 cms. Spread across handles 27 cms. All pieces hallmarked for Sheffield 1827. Maker A.C & Co.

  • Circa 1830

     

    9045 Antique Wine Coolers in Old Sheffield Plate

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    A pair of large antique wine coolers of globular form on a pedestal foot. Classic Georgian style with the half fluted decoration popular at the time and large curled and decorative side handles. Uninscribed. Detachable covers and liners. Height 26 cms. Spread 29 cms. Circa 1830. Unmarked.

  • Circa 1830

     

    6699 Pair of Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coolers

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    A pair of handsome antique wine coolers in the popular campana style with gadroon borders. Each has an inset silver shield to the front (uninscribed) and has attractive foliate handles. Detachable sleeves and liners. Height 25.5 cms. Diameter 21.5 cms. Circa 1830.

  • Circa 1830

    Harrison Brothers

    7446 Pair of Georgian Wine Coolers in Old Sheffield Plate

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    A pair of classic style antique wine coolers in the popular campana shape with rope twist borders and lions mask handles. The body has a half ribbed decoration. To the front of each there is a fine hand engraved armorial. Detachable covers. Height 23.5 cms. Diameter 21 cms. Circa 1830. Unmarked.

  • Circa 1830

     

    7807 Pair of Georgian Wine Coolers in Old Sheffield Plate

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    A pair of classic style antique wine coolers in the popular campana shape with a plain body and applied shell and flower borders and decorative side handles. With decorative applied side handles. Detachable covers and sleeves. Height 24.5 cms. Diameter of top 20 cms (outside), 13 cms (inside) cms. Spread across handles 24 cms. Circa 1830. Unmarked. Old Sheffield Plate*.*

  • Circa 1830

     

    9459 Antique Wine Coolers in Old Sheffield Plate

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    A pair of classic style antique wine coolers in the popular campana shape with a plain body, applied vine leaf and grape borders, and decorative side handles. Detachable liners. To the front there is a hand engraved crest within an inset silver shield. Height 28.5cm. Diameter of top 20.5cm (outside), 12cm (inside)cm. Spread across handles 25 cms. Circa 1830. Unmarked. Old Sheffield Plate*.

  • Circa 1840

     

    8420 Pair of Georgian Wine Coolers in Old Sheffield Plate

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    A pair of classic style antique wine coolers in the popular campana shape with shell and gadroon borders. The body has a half ribbed decoration. With decorative applied side handles. Detachable covers. Height 25 cms. Diameter 24 cms. Circa 1840. Makers mark underneath G.W for George Ward. Old Sheffield plate

  • Circa 1840

    George Ward

    8998 Antique Wine Coolers in Old Sheffield Plate

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    A pair of classic style antique wine coolers in the popular campana shape. With gadroon borders, half ribbed decoration to the body and decorative applied side handles. Detachable covers. Height 24 cms. Diameter 21 cms. Spread across handles 27 cms. Circa 1840. Makers mark underneath G.W for George Ward. Old Sheffield plate.

  • 1887

    Mappin

    9587 Antique Silver Jardiniere

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    A large and imposing antique silver bowl or wine cooler. Heavy gauge silver. Decorative side handles in the Art Nouveau style. To the front there is a deep relief fairy tale scene from Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. The interior is gilded. Weight approx. 3700 grams, 118 troy ounces. Height 27 cm, 31 cm to top of handle. Spread 51 cm. English sterling silver. London 1887. Maker John Newton Mappin.

  • 1887

    Francis Boone Thomas

    9833 Antique Silver Wine Cooler

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    A stylish sterling silver wine tyg with attractive matted decoration and plain silver bands. The excellent large size makes this very suitable for use as a wine cooler or champagne bucket and with 3 large handles this is a very easy object to carry around. Weight 1200 grams, 38.5 troy ounces. Height 22cm. Diameter 21.3cm. London 1887. Maker FB Thomas & Co, New Bond St, London.

  • Circa 1900

    John Henry Potter

    8686 Vintage Silver Plated Wine Cistern

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    A large oval wine bucket of oval plain design which can hold up to 6 bottles. To the front there is an applied disc inscribed “Nags Head, Castleton – S.Hardy”. Height 14 cms. Top measures 33 x 26 cms. Maker John Henry Potter, Sheffield. Circa 1900.

  • Circa 1910

     

    8748 Antique Silver Plated and Wood Drinks Bucket

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    A fantastic decorator’s item. This stylish bar set in the form of a ship’s bucket has a coopered body made of solid wood panels held together with silver plated metal bands and has a chunky rope handle. Holds up to 3 standard wine bottles. The multi-purpose bottom section swivels out and can be used to contain bar items, bottle openers, cigars, playing cards etc. Above the swivel drawer, engraved to the silver plated band, are the British patent numbers “Rd90495 DEPOSE Rd90496”. Height 25.5 cms. Diameter 21 cms. Made in England. Circa 1910.

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