Circa 1760

8261 Antique Russian Silver Beaker
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An excellent quality antique Russian silver beaker with a deeply embossed decoration of birds, shells, foliage and scrolls. To the front there is an eagle, to the back there’s a dove. Very heavy gauge silver. Excellent colour. Contains 200 ml. Weight 101 grams, 3.2 troy ounces. Height 8.5 cms. Diameter 6.5 cms. Marked underneath with Russian silver marks and date 1760.
Circa 1760

8463 George III Silver Snuff Box
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A very charming antique sterling silver snuff box of oval shape with an unusual double flap opening mechanism. Hand engraved on the lid with feather edge borders and an inscription in old fashioned script “A Gift of the Hon. Charles Hamilton To TT*. The underside is engraved with bull crest and the motto “I SAVED THE KING”. Retains the original gilt interior. Weight 75 grams, 2.4 troy ounces. Top 9.5 x 3.3 cms. Height 2.1 cms. Unmarked. English, circa 1760.
1760
John Hyatt And Charles Semore
9125 George III Silver Candlabras
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A handsome pair of antique sterling silver candelabras with detachable 3 light branches and sconces. Very attractive design with a baluster stem and shaped bases with shell motifs. Heavy cast silver and good colour. The 2 branches can be assembled on one candlestick to make a 5 branch candelabra. Total weight 2755 grams, 88.5 troy ounces. Height 41.5 cm (3 branch candelabra), 48 cm (5 branch candelabra), 22.5 cms (candlesticks). Candlesticks – London 1760 by John Hyatt & Charles Semore. The candelabra branches were made later to match the candlesticks – London 1891 by Johnson Walker & Tolhurst.
Circa 1760

7869 George III Old Sheffield Plate and Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
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A very early example of Old Sheffield Plate. A rare antique snuff box of circular shape with chased flowers and leaves and a pull off lid. The lid has an inlaid tortoiseshell top with silver pique decoration of the Fox and Crane fable. The base is made from pressed horn. Diameter 5.5 cms. Height 2.3 cms. Circa 1760. No makers mark.
Circa 1760
Pierre Liotard
8188 Antique French Silver Ecuelle
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18th century French provincial silver. An excellent quality antique silver lidded serving dish with elegant plain style and acanthus leaf side handles. The lid has a hand engraved cartouche, with tassles and a bishop’s hat, containing an armorial almost certainly for Bishop Dominique d’Inguimbert. Weight 618 grams, 19.8 troy ounces. Height 9.2cm. Spread across handles 28cm. Diameter 16.3cm. Marked on both pieces with French provincial silver marks for the ancient French town Carpentras. Maker Pierre Liotard. Circa 1760.
1760
John Hague
8672 Antique Silver Serving Tongs
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A plain style pair of antique sterling silver asparagus tongs (or chop tongs) with a corrugated inside surface to grip the food. Very simple and clever manufacture that would suit either a left or righted handed person. Weight 114 grams, 3.6 troy ounces. Length 21.5 cms. One side is stamped with the makers initials “IH” and the lion mark; the other side is double struck with the makers mark. Maker probably John Hague, circa 1760.
Circa 1760
William Cafe
9440 George II Silver Harlequin Taperstick
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A rare and very charming antique sterling silver taper stick, the stem modelled in the form of Harlequin. Cast silver. Excellent quality. Lovely patina. Weight 134 grams, 4.3 troy ounces. Height 13.5cm. Diameter of base 6.6cm. London circa 1760. Maker William Cafe.

This candlestick was produced over a period of about ten years, mainly by William Café and his brother John.
Circa 1760

9521 Antique Spanish Silver Bowl
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An antique silver bowl of plain, tapering form having a flared lip and applied foot. Gilt interior. Small size probably a tea bowl or small sugar bowl. Weight 76 grams, 2.4 troy ounces. Height 4.5 cm. Diameter 8 cm. Stamped underneath with Spanish silver marks and an assay scrape. Barcelona circa 1760. Makers mark “P.O.T”.
1761
Emick Romer
9755 George III Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy
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A fine example of an antique silver caddy box of bombe form with a side hinged lid and standing on scrolling feet. The sides are embossed with charming scenes of Chinese daily life. The lid finial is in the form of a mother and baby. Weight 366 grams, 11.7 troy ounces. Height 16cm. Body measurements at maximum – width 9.2cm, depth 8cm. London 1761. Maker Emick Romer. Sterling silver.
1761
William Cafe
9919 George III Taperstick
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An unusual antique cast silver taperstick of square based form. This little stick is lovely – superb condition and very attractive detail with deep gadroon borders. Weight 169 grams, 5.4 troy ounces. Height 15cm. London 1761. Maker William Cafe. Sterling silver.
1761
George Methuen
9965 Set of George III Antique Silver Plates
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A stunning set of 12 antique sterling silver plates of plain design and shaped gadroon border. Excellent quality. Each with a large armorial hand engraved to the rim with the motto “Credens Adjuvor” and crown above. Total weight 6683 grams, 214.8 troy ounces. Diameter 23.6cm. London 1761. Maker George Methuen.
1762
Samuel Whitford I
8863 George III Silver Mug
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An excellent antique sterling silver mug of shapely baluster form having a scroll handle with acanthus leaf decoration. Good size. Classic plain style. Hand engraved to the front with a crest over inials in old fashioned gothic script. Contains 450 ml. Weight 332 grams, 10.6 troy ounces. Height 12,3 cms. Spread 12 cms. Diameter 8.2 cms (top). London 1762. Maker probably Samuel Whitford I.
1762
Francis Crump
8983 George III Silver Mug
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A handsome antique sterling silver mug of baluster form with scroll handle capped by an acanthus leaf. Excellent plain style. Uninscribed. Good size. Contains 500 ml. Weight 378 grams, 12.1 troy ounces. Height 12.8 cms. Diameter of top 8.4 cms. Spread 13 cms. London 1762. Maker Francis Crump.
1762
John Delmester
9155 George III Antique 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 containing a hand engraved armorial. Total weight of silver 1214 grams, 39 troy ounces. Caster height 17 and 13.5 cms, bottle height 19 cms, each with a matching hand engraved crest. Casters and frame London 1762. Maker John Delmester.
1762
Samuel Taylor
9297 George III Silver Caddy
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An excellent quality antique sterling silver tea caddy or sugar jar with lift off lid. Attractive vase shape with cast and pierced foot, and cute little flower finial. High relief embossed flower and scroll decoration. Excellent weight. Weight 332 grams, 10.6 troy ounces. Height 14 cm, diameter 10.5 cm. London 1762. Maker Samuel Taylor.
This would have been originally one of a set of 3 matching caddies in a fitted box. One large caddy (originally for sugar) and a matching pair of smaller caddies (for green and black tea).
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.
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.
1762
William Cripps
7057 George III Silver Tureen and Cover
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A fine early English sterling silver tureen with matching cover. Oval bellied shape with side handles, shaped feet and gadroon borders. Good plain design with applied rococo mounts and cartouche. There is a hand engraved crest to the both sides of the body and the lid. Heavy gauge silver. Good colour. Inside there is a removable liner (in Old Sheffield plate) with very pretty handles. Weight 3278 grams, 105.4 troy ounces. Spread across handles 41 cms. Length 31 cms. Width 23 cms. Height 25 cms. London 1762. Maker William Cripps.
1762
William Shaw And William Priest
8079 George III Silver Mug
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A handsome antique sterling silver mug of baluster form with a scroll handle. Excellent plain style. With a hand engraved crest to the front. Contains 475 ml. Good gauge silver. Weight 297 grams, 9.4 troy ounces. Height 11.5 cms. Diameter of top 8.5 cms. London 1762. Maker Shaw and Priest.
1762
George Baskerville & William Sampel
10275 George III Antique Silver Ladle
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An elegant antique sterling silver serving ladle with a shell shaped bowl. Excellent plain style. Hand engraved decorative initials to the end of the handle. Weight 177 grams, 5.6 troy ounces. Length 34cm. Bowl rim measures 9.5 x 9.2cm. London 1762. Maker initials “GB”. Sterling silver. 18^th century.
1762
Samuel Whitford I
10309 George III Antique Silver Mug
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A handsome antique silver mug of baluster form having a shaped scroll handle and spreading foot. Good size. Classic plain style. Contains 460 ml. Weight 321 grams, 10.5 troy ounces. Height 10.7cm. Spread 12.4cm. Diameter 8cm (top). London 1762. Maker Samuel Whitford I. Sterling silver. 18th century.
1763
William Cripps
8856 George III Silver Lidded Tankard
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A good antique sterling silver tankard with domed hinged lid. Balaster design with concentric rim and flared base. Simple curved handle with an ornamental thumbpiece and applied strapwork having the initial ‘W’ hand engraved below. Uninscribed. Contains 850ml. Weight 713 grams, 22.9 troy ounces. Height 19.5 cms to top of thumbpiece. Spread 17 cms. Diameter of top 10 cms, base 11.25 cms. London 1763. Maker William Cripps.
1763
Ebenezer Coker
8954 George III Silver Taper Stick
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A rare antique cast sterling silver taperstick with shell base and detachable sconce. This little stick is lovely – superb condition and very pretty detail with a rope twist ornament to the top and column. There is a crest of cross arrows engraved to the top. Weight 181 grams, 5.8 troy ounces. Height 14 cms. Diameter of base 9 cms. London 1763. Maker Ebenezer Coker.
1763
John Eaton
9229 George III Silver Beer Jug
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A classic antique sterling silver jug of baluster shape on a plain circular cast foot. Good plain style. Large capacity. Sparrow beak lip. Hand engraved to the front is an armorial contained within a decorative cartouche. Contains 1600 ml. Weight 867 grams, 27.8 troy ounces. Height 22 cm. Spread 19 cm. London 1763. Maker John Eaton.
1763
William & John Deane
9272 George III Antique Silver Sauce Boats
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A handsome pair of antique sterling silver sauceboats with typical classic shape and plain styling of the period. Uninscribed. Good weight. Total weight 558 grams, 17.9 troy ounces. Spread 17 cm. Height 11 cm (to top of handle). London 1763. Maker William & John Deane.
1763
John Jacob
5570 George III Antique Silver Candlesticks
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An excellent pair of antique sterling silver candle holders by the well regarded Huguenot maker John Jacob. On squared bases with shell corners and having wrythen stems and detachable sconces. Each with the crest of a lion. Height 24 cms/9.5 inches. Base width 13 cms/5 inches square.Weight 1428 grams, 45.9 troy ounces. London 1763. Maker John Jacob.
1763
William Cafe
6673 George III Antique Silver Candlesticks by William Café
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A magnificent set of antique sterling silver candlesticks with shaped stems on square stepped bases. Excellent quality and weight. Very handsome style with good proportions, gadroon borders and detachable tops. Each stem engraved with an entwined script monogram and 2 with the crest of a barrel and arrow. Weight 2624 grams, 84.3 troy ounces. Height 26.25 cms. Bases 11 x 11 cms. London 1763. Maker William Caf√©.
1763
Edward Aldridge & John Stamper
8115 George III Silver Cream Pail
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A delightful antique sterling silver cream pail or piggin. A rare design having a single raised handle engraved with the crest of a bird over a crown. Weight 92 grams, 2.9 troy ounces. Height 5.25 cms (7 cms to top of handle). Diameter 6.5 cms. London 1763. Maker Edward Aldridge.
1763
Whipham & Wright
9422 George III Silver Cup
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A highly decorative antique silver cup with twin side handles and raised on a pedestal foot. Hand engraved to the front is a large coat of arms and to the reverse a crest of a boar, each within a decorative cartouche and having a spread of foliage and scrolls below.. Weight 609 grams, 19.5 troy ounces. Height 18.5cm. Diameter of top 12.9cm. Spread 23.5cm. London 1763. Maker Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright.
1763
Ebenezer Coker
10104 George III Antique Silver Salver
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A pretty little antique silver salver of plain design with a shaped shell border. Hand engraved to the centre is a crest above a coronet. These small size trays are often referred to as waiters and are ideal for use with small objects such as glasses and bottles. Weight 193 grams, 6.2 troy ounces. Diameter 17cm. Height 2.4cm. London 1763. Maker Ebenezer Coker. Sterling silver.
1764
Richard Rugg
8475 George III Silver Salver
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An excellent quality antique sterling silver salver with a scalloped shell border and scroll feet. Good size. The centre has a double hand engraved crest within a finely executed cartouche depicting an English country garden with trees, flowers, garden architecture, fruit, a swan and much more. Weight 1433 grams, 46 troy ounces. Diameter 37.5 cms. Height 3.5 cms. London 1764. Maker Richard Rugg.
1764
Jean Joseph Dartis
8902 Antique French Cast Silver Candlesticks
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A rare pair of antique sterling silver candlesticks with faceted columns and hexagonal stepped bases. Stunning plain design. Excellent condition and fine patina.Each has a coat of arms hand engraved to the base. Heavy weight 1342 grams, 43.1 troy ounces. Height 26 cms. Base width 15.5 cms. Marked underneath with provincial French silver stamps for Jean Joseph Dartis of Montpellier. Date 1764.