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1813
Paul Storr
10468 George III Antique Silver Entrée Dish
£2,950

An elegant silver serving dish and cover by the world renowned maker Paul Storr. Excellent gauge silver. Smart, stylish form in the typical Georgian style with handsome applied gadroon borders. The matching handle has a bayonet fitting and when removed the cover can be used as an open dish. To both sides of the cover there is a large engraved cartouche containing a coat of arms. The base has a crest and motto “Fortiter” to front and back. Weight 1946g, 62.5 troy oz. Length 41.1cm. Width 22.1cm. Height 14cm. London 1813. Maker Paul Storr. Sterling silver.
1700
Ralph Leake
10467 Antique William III Silver Dinner Plates
£26,500

A stunning set of 12 antique silver plates of plain design having the early form with wide, flat borders and plain rims. Each has a hand engraved coat of arms for Stanley impaling Sloane. Lovely patina and excellent original condition. This is the earliest form of plate you can hope to find in a dozen set. Weight 5,311g, 170 troy oz. Diameter 24.2cm (outside rim), 16cm (inside rim). London 1700. Maker Ralph Leeke (or Leake). Britannia standard silver 95.8% pure.
1712

10466 Queen Anne Antique Silver Tazza
£2,550

An early English silver footed salver with a simple reed border and pedestal foot. Excellent simple styling typical of the period. Good size and weight. Hand engraved to the centre is a large decorative cartouche containing a coat of arms for the Wimborne family with swan crest above and motto below. Weight 550g, 17.6 troy oz. Height 7.1cm, 2.8ins. Diameter 22.7cm, 8.9ins. London 1712. Maker possibly Alice Sheene. Sterling silver.
1696
John Laughton
10465 William III Antique Silver Candlesticks
£11,950

A superb collector’s item. A fine quality pair of early English desk candlesticks with square bases, gadroon decoration and the charming feature of applied lion masks to the columns. Excellent quality and heavy gauge of silver. Hand engraved to each of the sunken wells is a family coat of arms within plumage feathers. Total weight 838g, 26.9 troy oz. Height 17cm, 6.7ins. Base 10.7cm, 4.2ins.London 1696. Maker John Laughton. Sterling silver. 17th century.
1774
James Harmar
10464 George III Antique Silver Taperstick
£785

An attractive little antique silver taperstick with shell base and detachable nozzle. Made of cast silver. Very pretty detail with a rope twist ornament to the top and column. Weight 193g, 6.2 troy oz. Height 14cm, 5.5ins. Diameter of base 7.7cm, 3ins. London 1774. Maker James Harmar. Sterling silver.
1786
Peter Podio and Arthur Peterson
10462 George III Antique Silver Wine Ewer
£1,150

A very elegant silver wine jug in the neo classical style typical of the late 18th century. It has a tall shapely form on a pedestal foot and a curved wooden handle with discreetly decorated end mounts. The ribbed decoration is known as “bat wing ornament”. Hand engraved to the front is an oval coat of arms with the motto “Fais Tu Mieux”. Weight 754g, 24.2 troy oz. Height 31cm, 12.2ins. Spread 15cm, 5.9ins. London 1786. Maker Abraham Peterson and Peter Podio. Sterling silver.
1750
William Grundy
10458 George III Antique Silver Sauceboat
£1,450

An outstanding silver sauce jug of large size and heavy gauge. The decorative feet are cast in the form of lady face masks and hand engraved to one side is a cryptic cypher. Excellent quality. On the underside there is an old collector’s label “Collezione Petochi Roma”. Weight 697g, 22.4 troy ounces. Height to top of handle 15.7cm, 6.2ins. Spread from lip to tip of handle 23.3cm, 9.1ins. London 1750. Maker William Grundy. Sterling silver.
1906
Brook & Son
10457 Antique Silver Cup and Cover
£4,950

A magnificent Scottish silver cup and cover of campana form. Very heavy weight. Large enough to take a bottle. The all over chased decoration is truly exceptional with naturalistic ornament of grape vine, scrolls and flowers. To the front and reverse are two large cherub panels each with a classical face mask. The base has lion’s mask decoration. The cast wrythen handles have flowers and snails. Weight 2479g, 79.7 troy oz. Weight 2479g, 79.7 troy oz. Height including lid 37cm, 14.5ins. Diameter 16.4cm, 6.3ins. Spread across handles 23cm, 9ins. Edinburgh 1906. Maker Brook & Son. Sterling silver.
1706
David Willaume
10453 Queen Anne Antique Silver Candlesticks
£7,950

A beautiful pair of early English silver candlesticks. Lovely plain style in keeping with the period. Very solid and heavy cast metal with octagonal vase shaped stems over square sunken bases with canted corners. Hand engraved with a contemporary cypher below a Ducal coronet. Excellent colour. Weight 864g, 27.7 troy oz. Height 15.5cm. Base 10.6cm square. London 1706. Maker David Willaume, an important Huguenot maker. Britannia standard silver.
1829
William Eley
10452 George IV Antique Silver Wager Cup
£4,650

It’s extremely rare to find an English silver marriage cup at this early date. Modelled as a lady in a long period dress, her outstretched arms hold an acanthus leaf cup that swivels within 2 oak leaf branches. The richly decorated bodice sits over a long skirt which is the inverted drinking cup; deeply chased and hand decorated with matted background and scroll and foliate ornament. Fantastic quality and excellent weight. Weight 624g, 20 troy oz. Height 26cm, 10.2ins. Spread 11.5ins, 4.6ins. Diameter 6cm, 9.6ins. London 1829. Maker probably William Eley II.
1722
Matthew Cooper
10448 George I Antique Silver Taperstick
£1,250

An elegant little antique silver taperstick with knopped stem and rectangular base. Classic plain style and straight lines. Hand engraved to the foot is the crest of a fleur de lys with crown below. Cast silver. Weight 101 grams, 3.2 troy ounces. Height 9.8cm, 3.8ins. Diameter of base 6.7cm, 2.6ins. London 1722. Maker Matthew Cooper. Sterling silver.
1811
John Houle
10446 George III Antique Silver Tureen
£7,850

A highly desirable antique silver soup tureen with twin handles and matching cover. The attractive oval form has gadroon borders; the body is raised on 4 cast silver feet in the form of lion’s masks with charmingly naïve expressions and the lid is surmounted by a large decorative finial in the form of a pomegranate. Hand engraved to the front and back is an armorial within a large cartouche. The lid has a lizard crest to both sides. Heavy gauge silver. Good colour. Weight 4,199g, 135 troy oz. Spread across handles 36.4cm, 14.3ins. Height 24cm, 9.4ins. Top measures 31cm x 20.3cm. London 1811. Maker John Houle. Sterling silver.
1686

10444 James II Antique Silver Chocolate Pot
£22,500

This is one of the earliest surviving English chocolate pots and has the rare early baluster form derived from Chinese porcelain. The wooden C-scroll side handle is mounted with applied silver strapwork and topped by a baluster finial. The pull off lid, shaped like the top of a ginger jar, is attached to the handle by a chain and the urn finial can be removed to insert a swizzle stick in order to stir the chocolate. Hand engraved around the base is a historical interest inscription and below the handle there are contemporary initials “ED” surrounded by mullets. A particularly charming feature is the pierced grill inside the spout which has sixteen inverted hearts. Total weight 673g, 21.6 troy oz. Height 19.1cm, 7.5ins. London 1686. Maker TEB. Sterling silver.
Circa 1800

10443 French Antique Gold Aide Memoire
£3,750

A very beautiful Palais Royal solid gold and real mother of pearl writing companion in the form of a book. Superbly engraved on both sides with sprays of flowers and fitted with a solid gold propelling pencil. By removing the pen, this fine piece opens to reveal a yellow silk interior with blank notepaper. Weight of pen 8g, 0.25 troy oz. Weight of book including pearl and interior 143g, 4.59 troy oz. Length 10.5cm, 4.1ins. Width 7.3cm, 2.8ins. France circa 1820. Pen and Book with French gold marks.
Circa 1725

10442 18th Century Antique Gold Box
£3,750

An exquisite little antique gold patch box of circular form with excellent quality chased decoration. Very crisp. Lift off lid. Excellent colour. Weight 33g, 1 troy oz. Height 1.5cm, 0.59ins. Probably Augsburg, Germany. Circa 1725. Solid gold, probably 18 carat.
1691
Simon Thriscross
10439 William and Mary Antique Silver Tazza
£2,950

A beautifully proportioned antique silver footed salver of plain, compact form decorated with a broad gadroon edge to both top and foot. This salver is made of heavy gauge silver and feels good in the hand. To the top is a hand engraved armorial crest. Weight 327g, 10.5 troy oz. Diameter 20cm, 7.8ins. Height 5.3cm, 2ins. London 1691. Maker Simon Thriscross. Sterling silver.
1716
Pierre Platel
10438 George I Antique Silver Teapot
£4,950

A fine and rare early English silver teapot of bullet form with a simple ring foot and carved wooden fruit wood handle and finial. Lovely plain shape with a straight spout and small size. Early teapots were of small capacity because of the rarity of tea. Contains 550ml. Weight 461g, 14.8 troy oz. Height 11cm, 4.3ins. Spread 20cm, 7.8ins. London 1716. Maker Pierre Platel, Huguenot maker and master to Paul de Lamerie. Britannia standard silver, 95.8% purity.
Circa 1720 - 1730

10437 George I Antique Gold Snuff Box
£8,750

A sumptuous early 18th century gold box of cartouche form with a hinged lid. The top panel is chased with the classical goddess Diana reclining in a forest setting with an Apollo mask above. The shaped side panels are decorated with dogs and birds. There is an old German or Austrian collector’s label attached inside. Supplied with later fitted blue box.
Weight 68g, 2 troy oz approx. Width 6.5cm, 2.5ins. English, Dutch or German. Circa 1725. Solid gold, high grade probably 18 or 22ct.
1749
James Morrison
10436 George II Antique Silver Basket
£1,750

A delightful little miniature George II silver swing handled sweetmeat basket of oval form. Very small size. The quality is excellent with heavy gauge silver and good colour. The handle and border are expertly cast with finely executed shell, scroll and flower decoration. The body has pierced lattice design, the centre hand engraved with an armorial within a decorative cartouche. The cast feet have interesting figural face masks standing on shell feet. Weight 316g, 10.1 troy oz. Height 12.2cm, 4.8ins (total including handle), 4.8cm, 1.9ins (basket only). Top measures 14.8cm, 5.8ins x 12.7cm, 5ins. London 1749. Maker James Morrison. Sterling silver.
1721
Abraham Buteux
10434 George I Antique Silver Teapot
Reserved

An exquisite little early English silver teapot of pear shape, with octagonal curved spout and wood scroll handle. Good gauge silver. Hand engraved to the front within a decorative cartouche is a large contemporary armorial for the Shuckburgh baronetcy. Early teapots were of small capacity because of the rarity of tea. Early teapots were of small capacity because of the rarity of tea. Contains 450 ml. Weight (including handle) 383 grams, 12.3 troy oz. Height 14.5cm, 5.7ins. Spread 18cm, 7ins. London 1721. Maker Abraham Buteux. Sterling silver.
Circa 1650

10431 17th Century Antique Silver Tumbler Cup
£1,475

An excellent quality continental drinking cup of simple plain design with stipple ground decoration. Original bright gilding overall. A very charming example with an excellent patina. The round and weighted base allows the cup to stay upright when knocked from side to side. Good gauge silver. Weight 71g, 2.2 troy oz. Height 5.5cm, 2.1ins. Diameter 7.2cm, 2.8ins. Augsburg, Germany. Makers mark unidentified. Circa 1650.
Circa 1707
John Fawdery I
10430 Queen Anne Antique Silver Caster
£850

A charming little antique silver spice caster of lighthouse form from the early 1700’s period with gadroon borders and bayonet fitting. Dinky small size. Hand engraved to the front is a bird crest over a coronet. Weight 67g, 2.1 troy oz. Height 9.5cm, 3.7ins. London circa 1705. Maker probably John Fawdery I. Britannia standard silver 95.8% purity.
Circa 1750

10429 Russian Antique Silver Vodka Cup
£575

An 18^th century small silver “charka” of octagonal design with a pierced side handle and applied foot. The unusual chased decoration depicts ghostly scenes of phantoms swirling around naked maidens on a foggy or flame background. Contains 70ml. Height 4.7cm, 1.85ins. Spread 8cm, 3.15ins. Width 6cm, 2.3ins. Unmarked silver. Russian. Circa 1750.
1866
Edward Barnard & Sons
10428 Pair of Antique Silver Tea Caddies
£3,750

A stunning pair of rectangular silver tea caddy boxes with deep, crisp, embossed decoration of flowers and foliate scrolls. The caddies have sliding tops and bases; the hinged top finials are in the form of a leaf. Total weight 763g, 24.5 troy oz. Height 13cm (11cm with leaf finial folded), 5.1/4.3ins. Base 8.7cmx6.2cm, 3.4×2.4ins. London 1866. Maker Edward and John Barnard. Sterling silver.
1689
Benjamin Pyne
10427 William and Mary Antique Silver Monteith Bowl
£8,950

An attractive early English silver punch bowl from the late 1600’s having a castellated top with cherub heads; the circular foot with a bold gadrooned border. Good gauge silver. The body decoration, typical for a monteith of the late 17th century, has a series of asymmetrical lobed panels intersected by spiral flutes of matted background which closely resemble cornucopia. Weight 1100g, 35.3 troy oz. Diameter 28.8cm. London 1689. Maker Benjamin Pyne, a well known maker of the period. Sterling silver.
1693
William Gamble
10426 William and Mary Antique Silver Tazza
£11,750

A majestic early English silver footed salver with a broad gadroon border to the top and foot. Large size and very impressive. To the centre is a large contemporary, hand engraved armorial within plumage feathers. Good patina and charming traces of the original hand-beaten finish. Weight 821g, 26.4 troy oz. Height 8.2cm, 3.5ins. Diameter 33.6cm, 13.25ins.
London 1693. Maker William Gamble. Sterling silver.
1686
Clemont Stoner
10425 James II Antique Silver Caster
£6,750

It’s rare to find such an early example of this large size and weight. The late 17th century silver muffineer is in the traditional lighthouse design and has a bayonet fitting, typical of these very early casters. The base is plain styled with a broad gadroon band, the top is simply pierced, the holes are quite large as crushed loaf sugar was still in use at this early date. Hand engraved to the front is an armorial crest with initials below. Weight 381g, 12.2 troy oz. Height 20cm, 8ins. Diameter 9.6cm, 3.75ins. London 1686. Maker Clemont Stoner. Sterling silver.
Circa 1690 - 1710

10424 Late 17th Century Antique Silver Scent Bottle
£975

A charming little continental silver scent bottle in the form of a medieval pilgrim flask complete with pull off stopper and hanging chains. Made of unmarked silver, circa late 17th/early 18th century, with traces of the original mercury gilt finish. The oval body is chased with birds and bouquets of flowers; the top is cast in the form of a basket of fruit. Weight 51g, 1.6 troy oz. Height 7.8cm, 3ins. Continental, probably German. Circa 1700. Unmarked silver.
1710
Edward Cornock
10423 Queen Anne Antique Silver Tobacco Box
£2,750

A charming early English silver box of plain oval form. The pull-off cover with a large, crisp armorial within a decorative cartouche for Harrington quartering Moodie (Mudie). This style was popular from the mid-17th century up until the reign of George I. Weight 122g, 3.9 troy oz. Length 9.2cm. Width 7.4cm. Height 2cm. London circa 1710. Maker Edward Cornock.
Britannia standard silver, high purity 95.8%.
1678
Thomas Roman
10421 Charles II Antique Silver 2 Handled Cup
£8,750

This beautiful chinoiserie silver cup must be almost unique. The body is raised from sheet and has simple strap handles and an incised, reeded neck. This is similar in form to the earliest type of mug which was only made during a short period at the last quarter of the 17^th century. The cup (or porringer?) is made completely by hand, and has a gilt silver finish. The body is stunningly decorated with a hand chased chinoiserie scene depicting exotic birds and plants in a tropical forest. Weight 254grams, 8.1 troy oz. Height 11cm (top of handle), 10.5cm (top of neck). Spread across the handles 18.5cm. Diameter 10.3cm. London 1678. Maker Thomas Roman. Sterling silver.
1691
John Duck
10420 William and Mary Antique Silver Beaker
£7,750

A superb 17^th century antique silver cup of tapering form cylindrical decorated with an exuberant floral design typical of the second half of the 1600’s. Prick engraved “1691” below the rim. An attractive feature is the domed leather presentation casket (circa 1780), the swivel hooks made of silver, the underside covered in marbled paper. Contains 200ml.
Weight 3.8 troy oz, 119g. Height 9.3cm, 3.5ins. Diameter 15.25cm, 6 ins. London 1691. Maker John Duck, well known for his fine period beakers. Sterling silver.
1680
Ralph Leake
10419 Pair of Charles II Antique Silver Boxes
£10,750

An outstanding pair of 17th century silver toilet boxes of octagonal form with pull off lids. Good size and weight. The charming decoration is a superb example of the flat chased chinoiserie style popular in the late 1600’s. Each box depicts a different scene incorporating two Chinese figures within a backdrop of architectural ruins and exotic plants and birds. At this date boxes of this type would have originally been part of an extensive toilet service. Weight 738g, 23.7 troy oz. Width 13.7cm, 5.4 inches. Height 7.2cm, 2.8 inches. London 1680. Maker Ralph Leake. Sterling silver.