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1877
Edward Barnard & Sons
9358 Set of 12 Victorian Silver Dinner Plates
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A handsome set of antique sterling silver plates with plain styling and gadroon borders. Engraved to each top rim there is a crest and motto. Excellent quality. They are numbered on the underside (originally a very large set). Total weight 6595 grams, 212 troy ounces. Diameter 25 cms. London 1877. Maker Walter & John Barnard.
1815
Robert Garrard
9356 George III Antique Silver Tea Kettle
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A magnificent antique sterling silver samovar with hand chased decoration and folding handle with raffia finish. The matching silver tea kettle stand has an ornate cast and pierced frieze with face masks, and stands on large shell feet; the detachable burner has a rise and fall wick. An excellent piece with heavy gauge silver and good colour. Hand engraved to the front is a large hand engraved armorial with the motto “Pro Rege Lege Grege”. To the reverse is the crest of a serpent over a crown, repeated on the kettle stand. Weight 2120 grams, 68.1 troy ounces. Total height 36cm (to top of handle). London 1815. Maker Robert Garrard.
1765
Alexander Gairdner
9355 George III Silver Invalid Cup
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A collector’s item. Medical interest. A rare antique sterling silver feeding cup of plain design having a long pouring spout and simple curved handle. Hand engraved to the front is the crest of a hand holding a crown together with the motto “Virtutis Gloria Merces” for the Robertson clan*. Hand engraved owner’s initials to the top of the lid and base. Weight 276 grams, 8.8 troy ounces. Height 14.5cm. Spread 12.5cm. Diameter 6.7cm. Edinburgh 1765. Maker Alexander Gairdner.
1880
Harrison Brothers & Howson Ltd
9354 Antique Kings Pattern Silver Knives
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A set of antique sterling silver knives in the popular Kings pattern with steel blades. 12 dinner knives, length 28cm and 12 dessert knives, length 22.5cm. Made in Sheffield. Circa 1880. Maker Harrison Bros & Howsen.
1663
Thomas Hughes
9350 Antique Charles II Pillar Candlestick
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An extremely rare early English silver candlestick from the reign of Charles II. It has a triple pillar column and square stepped base, all with a silver gilt finish. The base is engraved with two contemporary armorials and the motto “Manus Iusta Mardus” for the Maynard family*. Weight 638 grams, 20.5 troy ounces. Height 23.3cm. base 18.3cm square. Stamped underneath in three corners for London 1663. Maker possibly Thomas Hughes* (courtesy of Dr David Mitchell’s “Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London”). Sterling silver.
1893
Francis Higgins
9348 Antique Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 8
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A full set of sterling silver cutlery for 8 people in the attractive Kings Husk pattern. Total 48 pieces including a matching set of 8 dinner knives and 8 dessert knives. All with a hand engraved monogram in old fashioned script. Weight excluding knives 2484 grams, 79.8 troy ounces. London 1893. Maker Francis Higgins. The knife blades marked for Mappin & Webb.
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.
1750
William Homer
9345 Antique George II Silver Chamberstick
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A rare early antique sterling silver chamber stick “go to bed” with a shaped shell and scroll border and standing on 3 hoof feet. Lovely plain classic styling. Good quality and weight. The matching candle snuffer and nozzle are detachable. There is a hand engraved crest of a bird to all 3 pieces. Weight 383 grams, 12.3 troy ounces. Height 11.5 cms. Diameter 14.7 cms. Spread across handle 18 cms. London 1750. Maker William Homer.
1737
Francis Spilsbury
9344 George II Silver Chocolate Pot
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An elegant plain style antique sterling silver chocolate pot with straight tapering sides and a domed lid. The lid finial is detachable to allow the chocolate to be stirred. Good size. Uninscribed. Good gauge silver and excellent colour. Contains 950 ml. Weight 800 grams, 25.7 troy ounces. Height 22.5 cms. Spread 21 cms. London 1737. Maker Francis Spilsbury.
1802
Richard Lockwood And John Douglas
9343 George III Travelling Toothbrush
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A beautifully made antique sterling silver toothbrush together with the matching double lidded tooth powder box. All in the original tooled leather case. Brush length 13.2 cm, width 3.6 cm. Box length 9 cm, width 2.7 cm. Red tooled leather case 9 x 2.7 cm. London 1802. Maker Richard Lockwood and John Douglas.
1825
John Bridge
9342 George IV Antique Silver Inkstand
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An exquisite antique silver inkstand by the master craftsman John Bridge. Sterling silver with the original bright gilt finish. All contained within a boat shaped dish, this charming piece has a carrying handle surmounted by a model bee. The cut crystal inkwell sits within a decorative raised gallery, the candle holder is formed as a flower raised on a leafy stalk, and the candle snuffer nestles alongside a second flower tendril. Excellent fine quality. Weight 542 grams, 17.4 troy ounces. Height 7.8 cm. Spread 20.5 cm. Top 18.5 x 10 cm. London 1825. By the prestigious John Bridge, royal goldsmith to King George III and IV.
1697
William Denny And John Backe
9341 Antique Silver Wine Taster
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A rare early antique silver wine taster of simple plain form in the shape of a flat bowl with a raised central dome. Very charming with the original hand beaten silver. At a later date the reverse side has been gilded for use as a trencher salt and the crest of an otter hand engraved to the front. Weight 86 grams, 2.7 troy ounces. Height 2.1 cm. Diameter 11.7 cm. Stamped on the side for London 1697. Maker possibly William Denny and John Backe – see Jacksons page 150.
1729
John Tuite
9338 Antique George II Silver Salver
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An early English sterling silver salver of shaped square form raised on little feet. This dainty size is often known as a waiter, perfect for standing a wine bottle or glass. To the top is a hand chased border with classical cartouches encircling a maiden’s head. To the centre is a hand engraved crest topped by the motto “Hinc Garbae Nostrae”. Good colour. Weight 229 grams, 7.3 troy ounces. Width 14.7 cm. Height 2.5 cm. London 1729. Maker John Tuite.
1754
William Cafe
9337 Antique George II Silver Taperstick
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A very charming little antique silver taper stick with shaped base with knopped baluster stem. Cast silver. Weight 109 grams, 3.5 troy ounces. Height 11 cms. Base diameter 8 cms. The taper stick is marked underneath on 4 corners with English silver hallmarks for London 1754. Maker William Cafe.
1937
Adie Brothers
9336 Art Deco Silver Box
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An excellent quality 1930’s sterling silver cigar box with engine turned decoration to the lid. Superb plain design and clean lines. Heavy quality. The interior has the original wood lining. Height 7 cms. Length 22.7 cm. Width 14.4 cm. Birmingham 1937. Maker Adie Brothers.
1817
John Mewburn
9335 Georgian Silver Chamberstick
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An elegant antique sterling silver chamber stick with plain classic styling, gadroon borders and plain C scroll handle with a thumb piece. The candle nozzle and snuffer are detachable. There is a family crest hand engraved to all 3 pieces and the pan base and snuffer both have an engraved monogram in old fashioned script. Weight 376 grams, 12 troy ounces. Height 9.5 cm. Diameter 14.5 cm. London 1817. Maker John Mewburn.
1762
John Café
9334 George III Antique Silver Candlesticks
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A good pair of antique sterling silver candle holders with shell corners and detachable sconces. Very attractive design and heavy cast silver. Each has a hand engraved crest to one corner of the base. Weight 1087 grams, 34.9 troy ounces. Height 25 cm. Base 11.3 x 11.3 cm. London 1762. Maker John Cafe.
1890
George Fox
9333 Antique Silver Condiment Set
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A fine quality Victorian silver cruet set with the matching clover leaf tray. Heavy quality and original internal bright gilding. Naturalistic bark handles and lots of quirky detail like the little man on top of the shell feet, the tray handle and the mustard top. The salt, pepper and mustard pot all have rustic scenes showing people in old fashioned dress dancing and drinking together. Weight 310 grams, 9.9 troy ounces. Height 8.2 cm. Base 11.6 x 10 cm. London 1890. Maker George Fox.
1715
Seth Lofthouse
9332 Antique George I Silver Tankard
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A good early English silver lidded tankard of tapering flat sided form with coopered banding. The S scroll handle finishes in a decorative thumb piece and has ornamental strap work. Britannia standard silver*. Uninscribed. Owners initials engraved on the handle. Good patina. Contains 1200 ml. Weight 764 grams, 24.5 troy ounces. Height 18.2 cm (to top of thumb piece). Spread 19.5 cm. Diameter 11.5 cm (top), 12.7 cms (base). London 1715. Maker Seth Lofthouse.
1808
Benjamin Smith
9331 George III Silver Wine Label
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A large and fine antique silver bottle ticket with deep relief grape vine decoration. Across the centre there is a banner with the pierced title “PORT”. Weight 64 grams, 2 troy ounces. Height 7.5 cm. Width 8 cm. London 1808. Maker Benjamin Smith. Makes a pair with #9330
1723
Joseph Clare
9329 Antique George I Silver Salver
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An early English sterling silver salver of square form raised on shaped feet. This dainty size is often known as a waiter, perfect for standing a wine bottle or glass. To the centre is a hand engraved crest encircled by the motto “Ne Cede Malis”. Good colour. Weight 153 grams, 4.9 troy ounces. Width 14 cm. London 1723. Maker Joseph Clare.
1762
John Hyatt And Charles Semore
9328 George III Antique Silver Candlesticks
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A good pair of antique sterling silver candle holders with shell corners and detachable sconces. Very attractive design and heavy cast silver. Each has a hand engraved crest, both to one corner of the base and also to the front centre of the base. Weight 854 grams, 27.4 troy ounces. Height 20 cm. Base 10.7 x 10.7 cm. London 1762. Maker John Hyatt and Charles Semore.
1754
William Grundy
9327 Antique Silver Snuffer Tray
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A good quality antique sterling silver snuffer stand of oblong shape with a flying scroll handle. Good plain design and heavy gauge silver with applied shell borders. Weight 273 grams, 8.7 troy ounces. Height 5.8 cms. Length 20 cms. Width 10.2 cms. London 1754. Maker William Grundy.
1715

9325 Large George I Silver Mug
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An impressive early English silver tankard with straight sides and plain form. Britannia standard silver. Lovely hand beaten finish. Unusual large size. Good proportions and excellent colour. Contains 2 pints. Weight 525 grams, 16.8 troy ounces. Height 14 cms. Diameter of top 10.5 cms. London 1715. Makers mark rubbed.
1710
Samuel Lea
9324 Queen Anne Silver Snuffer Stand
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A rare early English silver snuffer tray of oval form with cast acorn handle and three ball feet, similar style to the early chambersticks of a contemporary date. Britannia standard silver*. Hand engraved to the centre with a family armorial contained within a large scroll cartouche. Weight 250 grams, 8 troy ounces. Spread 15.8 cm. Pan 18.6 x 9.2 cm. London 1710. Maker probably Samuel Lea (Charles J Jackson’s “English Goldsmiths and Their Marks”).
1885
Pavel Ovchinnikov
9322 Antique Russian Silver Trompe l'Oeil Basket
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A rare antique silver dish fashioned as a white damask tablecloth draped over a gilt wickerwork basket. The quality of the workmanship is outstanding. Weight 744 grams, 23.9 troy ounces. Spread 40 cm. Height 7.3 cm. Basket top 32.4 x 27.3 cm. Stamped with Russian silver marks for Moscow 1885. Maker Pavel Ovchinnikov.
1753
John Jacob
9320 George II Silver Salver
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A large antique sterling silver salver of plain design with a shaped Chippendale border and standing on 3 large scroll feet. The outer edge has a wide band of hand engraved decoration. Weight 1746 grams, 56.1 troy ounces. Diameter 30 cm. Height 4.4 cm. London 1753. Maker John Jacob.
1870
John Brashier
9318 Victorian Silver Vinaigrette
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Possibly of military interest. A rare barrel shaped antique silver vinaigrette with combination scent bottle and pill box. The vinaigrette has a pretty pierced gilt grill. The quality of this piece is exceptional; the scent flask having a screw lid with integral carrying chain, the two boxes retain their original bright gilt interior. Weight 58 grams, 1.8 troy ounce. Height 5 cm. Width 5 cm. London 1870. Maker “JB”, probably John Brashier. Sterling silver.
1828
Creswick & Co
9316 Georgian Silver Chamberstick
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A plain styled antique sterling silver chamber stick with matching candle snuffer and candle nozzle. Attractive shaped borders. Total weight 305 grams, 9.8 troy ounces. Height 9.5 cm. Diameter of base 14.5 cms. Sheffield 1828. Maker Creswick & Co.
Circa 1900
Wang Hing
9315 Antique Chinese Silver Cocktail Shaker
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A large size antique sterling silver cocktail shaker with a hammered finish. An applied decoration of a dragon, blowing fire from his mouth, curls all the way round the shaker. The large top comes off to fill the ingredients and the little top cup comes off for pouring and also serves as a drinks measure. Weight 476 grams, 30.5 troy ounces. Height 22 cm. Stamped underneath with Chinese silver marks. Maker Wang Hing. Circa 1900.
1787
Charles Chesterman
9314 George III Silver Caddy Box
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A very elegant antique sterling silver tea caddy of oval form with a hinged lid. Beautifully hand engraved with a lovely decoration of flower swags, bands of bright engraving top and bottom, and a circular cartouche front and back. Uninscribed. The lid has a flush inset hinge and a carved wooden finial. Weight 370 grams, 11.8 troy ounces. Base 13 x 9 cm. Height 13 cm to top of finial. London 1787. Maker Charles Chesterman.
Circa 1880

9313 Antique Portuguese Silver Ewer and Basin
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A lovely decorative antique silver gilt jug and basin with foliate scroll design and curved bird handle. Weight 2489 grams,80 troy ounces. Jug – height 30.7 cms, spread 22.5 cms. Bowl – height 11.4 cms, diameter 35.5 cms. Marked underneath both jug and bowl with Portuguese silver marks for Oporto circa 1880.