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  • 1786 - 1969

    Hester Bateman

    8642 George III Silver Teapot by Hester Bateman

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    A very pretty antique silver teapot with plain oval shape, bead borders and straight angled spout. Excellent quality and typical of the work by this sought after English lady silversmith. To one side there is a decorative cartouche with a large armorial and crest, to the other side there is a decorative monogram with intertwined initials in old fashioned script. Contains 980 ml. Weight 509 grams, 16.3 troy ounces. Height 14.7 cms. Spread 27.5 cms. Base measures 14 x 9.8 cms. Sterling silver. London 1786. Maker Hester Bateman.

  • 1786

    Lancelot Fleming Forrester

    8941 George III Silver Goblet

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    An elegant antique sterling silver drinking chalice with a tapering bowl on a spreading base. Classic plain style and borders. Excellent quality and weight. Original bright gilt interior. Contains 400 ml. Weight 253 grams, 8.1 troy ounces. Height 11.8 cms. Diameter 8 cms. London 1786. Maker Fleming Forester.

  • 1786

    John Parsons

    7148 Pair of Georgian Silver Candlesticks

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    An elegant pair of antique sterling silver candle holders with tall tapering and fluted columns on oval bases. Lovely classic plain design. Height 29.5 cms. Base length 16 cms, width 13 cms. Sheffield 1786. Maker John Parsons and Co.

  • 1786

    Hester Bateman

    7246 Pair of George III Salts by Hester Bateman

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    An elegant pair of antique sterling silver salts of oval form by this very sought after lady silversmith. Plain classical style with bead borders, bands of bright cut engraving and a pierced scrollwork frieze. There is an engraved crest within an oval cartouche to the front. Original blue glass liners. Weight of silver 109 grams, 3.5 troy ounces. Height 5 cms. Length 8.5 cms. Width 6 cms. London 1786. Maker Hester Bateman.

  • 1786

    Hester Bateman

    7939 George III Silver Cream Jug

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    An elegant shaped antique sterling silver jug by the sought after English lady silversmith. Elegant tall vase shape with a sweeping handle and square foot. Lovely plain style with a bead border. Excellent condition. Weight 119 grams, 3.8 troy ounces. Height 16 (to top of handle). Base 5 x 5 cms. London 1786. Maker Hester Bateman.

  • 1786

    Robert Hennell I

    9687 George III Antique Silver Wine Coasters

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    An elegant pair of antique silver bottle stands with turned hardwood centres. The coasters have a simple classical design with a vertically pierced gallery, reed borders and hand engraved crest to the front. Height 2.9cm. Diameter 11.9 cm. Sterling silver. London 1786. Maker Robert Hennell.

  • 1786

    John Scofield

    9802 George III Silver Sugar Vases

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    An elegant pair of antique silver vases with matching detachable lids. Good plain style with applied ribbed mounts. To the front and lid each has a hand engraved crest of a crown over a monogram of intertwined initials in old script. Weight 951 grams, 30.5 troy ounces. Height 17cm (vase), 23.5cm (to top of lid). London 1786. Maker John Scofield. Sterling silver.

  • 1787

    Robert Hennell I

    8517 George III Silver Wine Coaster

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    A classical style antique sterling silver coaster with pierced silver gallery, bright cut borders and turned hardwood centre. Excellent quality. There are cut out medallions to the sides, a pretty hand engraved frieze of flowers and leaves, and a squirrel crest to the front. Height 3.8 cms. Diameter 12 cms. London 1787. Maker Robert Hennell.

  • 1787

    John Scofield

    9221 George III Silver Salver

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    A fine antique sterling silver salver in the elegant classical style typical of this well regarded maker. Hand engraved to the centre is a contemporary armorial within a drapery cartouche. Weight 887 grams, 28.5 troy ounces. Diameter 30.5 cm. Height 3.2 cm. London 1787. Maker John Scofield.

  • 1787

     

    9308 George III Antique Silver Campaign Jug

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    A collectible campaign jug, probably of medical interest. A rare and interesting antique sterling silver jug of simple form. The detachable handle has a turned wooden grip. Hand engraved to the front is a circular cartouche containing the Pollen family crest of a pelican and motto “De Tout Mon Coeur”. Contains 250 ml. Weight 184 grams, 5.9 troy ounces. Height 13 cm. Spread 16.5 cm. London 1787.

  • 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.

  • 1787

    Hester Bateman

    6469 George III Silver Cream Jug by Hester Bateman

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    A very pretty antique sterling silver jug by the sought after lady silversmith. Elegant tall vase shape with sweeping handle and square foot. Finely engraved with bright cut borders, trails of foliage and a vacant cartouche to the front. Excellent condition. Weight 114 grams, 3.6 troy ounces. Height 15.25 (to top of handle). Top 8 x 6 cms. Base 5.25 x 5 cms. London 1787. Maker Hester Bateman.

  • Circa 1787

    John Scofield

    6689 Georgian Silver Wine Ewer by John Scofield

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    A fine antique sterling silver wine jug in the elegant classical style typical of this well regarded maker. With a tall shapely form on a pedestal foot and curved wooden handle with discreetly decorated end mounts. Weight 830 grams, 26.6 troy ounces. Contains 850 ml. Height 28.5 cms. Spread 15.5 cms. London 1787. Maker John Scofield.

  • 1787

    Hester Bateman

    7614 George III Silver Cream Jug

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    A very pretty antique sterling silver jug by the sought after English lady silversmith. Elegant tall vase shape with an unusual sweeping handle and square foot. Finely engraved with bright cut borders, trails of ribbons and foliage, and a cartouche to the front with a hand engraved crest. Excellent condition. Weight 114 grams, 3.6 troy ounces. Height 15.5 (to top of handle). Spread 11 cms. Base 5.5 x 5.5 cms. London 1787. Maker Hester Bateman.

  • 1787

     

    8199 George III Silver Goblet

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    A very elegant antique Scottish sterling silver chalice with plain classical style and square pedestal foot. Original gilt bowl. With decorative bands of hand engraved decoration to the body and foot and an oval vacant cartouche to the front. Contains 300 ml. Weight 234 grams, 7.5 troy ounces. Height 14.5 cms. Diameter of top 9.5 cms. Base 7 x 7 cms. Edinburgh 1787. No makers mark.

  • 1787

    Charles Hougham

    8684 George III Silver Teapot

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    An elegant antique sterling silver teapot of oval octagonal form. Simple classic design with pretty bright cut engraving all over. There is a vacant cartouche to the front and to the reverse there’s a cartouche containing a monogram of intertwined initials. Contains 1000 ml. Weight 494 grams, 15.8 troy ounces, , Height 15.2 cms to top of handle. Top measures 15 x 10 cms. London 1787. Maker Charles Hougham.

  • 1787

    John Langlands I/John Robertson I

    9845 George III Newcastle Silver Mug

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    A good piece of antique provincial silver. An antique sterling silver mug of plain baluster design. The simple scroll handle is engraved with owners initials. Uninscribed. Contains 500 ml. Weight 317 grams, 10.1 troy ounces. Height 12.8 cm. Diameter 8.3 cm. Newcastle 1787. Maker John Langland I and John Robertson I.

  • 1787

     

    10100 George III Antique Silver Coasters

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    A very pretty pair of antique sterling silver wine coasters with pierced gallery and turned hardwood centres. Typical 18th century classical  design. The borders having bright cut engraving with swags and an oval medallion to the front. Height 3.3cm. Diameter 12cm. London 1787/8. Maker’s mark rubbed.

  • 1788

    John Scofield

    8875 Georgian Silver Wine Ewer by John Scofield

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    A fine antique sterling silver wine jug in the elegant classical style typical of this well regarded maker. Excellent quality and weight. With a tall shapely form on a pedestal foot and curved wooden handle with discreetly decorated end mounts. The body is half fluted below a central reeded band. To the front there is a hand engraved coat of arms with the motto below “Vis Unita Fortior” – “United Strength is Stronger”. On the lid there is a hand engraved crest. Contains 1300 ml. Weight 1036 grams, 33.3 troy ounces. Height 33 cms (top of handle). Spread 16.2 cms. London 1788. Maker John Scofield.

  • 1788

    Robert Sharp

    9382 George III Silver Platters

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    An excellent pair of antique sterling silver serving plates of oval form with a shaped gadroon edge. Good heavy quality. Uninscribed. Combined weight 2310 grams, 74.2 troy ounces. Top measures 38.2 x 27 cm. London 1788. Maker Robert Sharp.

  • 1788

    Henry Chawner

    4383 Georgian Silver Tea Urn

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    An elegant antique sterling silver samovar with vase design, shaped sides and crisp hand engraving. There is a coat of arms to the front and a crest on the reverse. Inside there is a central chamber and cover where the hot rod would have been inserted. Weight 105 troy ounces approx. Height 55 cms. Spread across handles 30 cms. London 1788. Maker Henry Chawner.

  • 1788

    John Kidder

    6972 George III Silver Epergne

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    A superb antique sterling silver centerpiece with five detachable bowls which can be used separately. The pretty fluted stand is raised on tall shaped feet with a decorative border of looped harebell swags embellished with ribbons and classical motifs. Engraved to the centre of the stand and to all 5 bowls is a crest of a cockerel. All the bowls have elegant pierced silver with a cast border. Weight 2000 grams, 64.3 troy ounces. Height 32 cms. Large bowl 33 x 17 cms. Small bowl diameter 12 cms. Spread 41 x 38 cms. All pieces have matching silver marks. London 1788. Maker John Kidder.

  • 1788

    Charles Hougham

    9543 George III Silver Pepper Shakers

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    An elegant pair of antique sterling silver peppers of tall vase shape with pierced detachable tops. Good colour. Uninscribed. Weight (pair) 276 grams, 8.8 troy ounces. Height 16.5cm. London 1788. Made by Charles Hougham.

  • 1788

    Mary Ann & Charles Reilly

    9777 Antique Silver Wine Label

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    A rare little silver bottle ticket of oval form with a distinctive gadroon and shell border. Engraved to the front with “SWEET WINE”. Weight 22 grams, less than 1 troy ounce. Measures 4.4 x 2.7 cm. London 1788. Maker Makepeace & Carter. Sterling silver.

  • 1788

    Robert Breading

    10144 George III Antique Silver Dish Ring

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    Of sporting interest. An Irish antique silver dish ring, of traditional design, beautifully pierced and embossed with a shooting scene of huntsmen in a wooded glen accompanied by dogs and flying birds. To the front is a large, vacant cartouche. Weight 424 grams, 13.6 troy ounces. Height 10cm. Diameter 18.3cm (top), 19.6cm (bottom). Dublin 1788. Maker probably Robert Breading. Sterling silver.

  • 1789

    William Plummer

    8441 Georgian Silver Basket

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    An elegant antique sterling silver basket with swing handle. Excellent quality chased decoration. Weight 23.5 troy ounces. Height 29 cms. Length 36 cms. Width 25 cms. London 1789. By William Plummer.

  • 1789

    Robert And David Hennell

    8729 Antique George III Silver Salts

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    An elegant pair of antique sterling silver salts of oval form with pretty pierced decoration and blue glass liners. Good weight. Lovely classical style with gadroon borders and standing on ball and claw feet. To the front there is a hand engraved crest within an oval cartouche. Weight of silver 205 grams, 6.5 troy ounces. Height 6 cms. Top measures 9 x 6 cms. London 1789. Maker David & Robert Hennell I.

  • 1789

    Peter Carter

    8843 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. With the clever lid design, typical of mid 17th century porringers, the lid can be inverted for use as a small bowl. The lid is shaped so that it sits over the handle securely. Weight 195 grams, 6.2 troy ounces. Height 8.7 cms. Diameter 7.5 cms. London 1789. Maker Peter Carter.

  • 1789

    William Abdy

    9034 George III Silver Tea Caddy

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    A good quality George III sterling silver caddy of plain rectangular design with canted corners. The lift off cap doubles as a tea measure. Hand engraved to one side with a crest, to the other there is a decorative monogram. Weight 152 grams, 4.9 troy ounces. Height 10 cms. Base 6.1 x 4.5 cms. London 1789. Maker John Farnell.

  • 1789

    Henry Chawner

    9147 George III Silver Wine Coasters

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    A classic pair of antique sterling silver wine bottle stands with elegant plain styling. Turned hardwood bases. Uninscribed. Diameter 12 cms. Height 3.5 cms. London 1789. Maker Henry Chawner.

  • 1789

    Henry Chawner

    6241 George III Sugar Basket

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    An elegant antique sterling silver bonbon basket with swing handle. With an engraved to the front. Very attractive oval boat shape. Excellent gauge silver. Weight 266 grams, 8.5 troy ounces. Height 12 cms (18 cms to top of handle). Length 15.5 cms. Width 9.5 cms. London 1789. Maker Henry Chawner.

  • 1789

     

    9416 George III Silver Wine Coasters

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    A very pretty pair of antique silver bottle stands with pierced silver border and turned hardwood centre. Simple classical design with bands of bright cut engraving and classical motifs. To the front there a simple cartouche with a crest and motto. Height 3.6cm. Diameter 12.2cm. Sterling silver. London 1789. Makers mark rubbed.

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