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1803
John Power
8911 Antique Irish Silver Strainer Spoon
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An elegant antique sterling silver gravy spoon of classic plain design with a feather edge and bright cut engraving. The handle has a monogram of intertwined initials in old fashioned script. Weight 140 grams, 4.5 troy ounces. Length 33cm. Bowl 10.5x6cm. Dublin 1803. Maker John Power.
1772
Francis Crump
8907 George III Silver Mug
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A good antique sterling silver mug of baluster form with a cast scroll and acanthus leaf handle. Classic plain style. To the front there is a hand engraved monogram of entwined initials in old fashioned script. Contains 450 ml. Weight 331 grams, 10.6 troy ounces. Height 12.5 cms. Spread 12 cms. Diameter 8 cms (top), 8.5 cms (base). London 1772. Maker Francis Crump.
1921
Goldsmiths And Silversmiths Co
8905 Antique Silver Cigar Box
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A good quality vintage sterling silver box with plain elegant styling and original wooden lining. The domed solid top retains its original gilt interior. With an engraved crest and motto to the top. Length 20 cms. Height 7 cms. Width 14 cms. London 1921. Maker Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Ltd.
Circa 1900
B. Mermelins
8903 Antique German Silver Drinking Horn
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Very large and impressive. An antique horn mounted with thick bands of engraved silver. Traces of original gilt finish. Heavy quality hanging chain. Length 59 cms. Diameter of top 12 cms. Stamped with German silver marks crown and moon, silver grade 800 and the maker B. Mermelins. Circa 1900.
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.
Circa 1900
Wang Hing
8901 Antique Chinese Silver Case
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Chinese Export silver. An excellent quality antique sterling silver cigarette case. The top is mounted with a full length dragon having a serpentine shaped body and breathing out fire. Beautiful workmanship. Hand beaten silver. Push button operation. Gilt interior. Engraved initials “CFU” to the top. Weight 226 grams, 7.2 troy ounces. Top measures 14×9 cms. With Chinese silver marks for Wang Hing, Circa 1900.
Circa 1680

8899 Antique Swiss Silver Beaker
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A handsome antique silver beaker of tapering form and plain style. The body with simulated snakeskin texture. Initial “P” to the front. Original pale gilt interior. Contains 250 ml. Weight 99 grams, 3.1 troy ounces. Height 8.7 cms. Diameter 7.5 cms (top), 6 cms (base). Stamped underneath with Swiss silver marks for Zurich. Circa 1680.
Circa 1870
Mappin And Webb
8898 Victorian Silver Plated Spoonwarmer
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An antique spoon warmer in the former of a nautilus shell on a raised base. Engraved flower and foliate decoration and with a quality hinged lid. Nice clean shiny finish Height 15 cms. Length 15.5 cms. Width 8.5 cms. Silver plated Circa 1870. Marked underneath with silver plate stamps for Mappin & Webb, London & Sheffield.
Circa 1681

8897 Charles II Silver Alms Dish
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A rare and beautiful early English silver plate. Simple plain design with reeded border. Lovely patina and excellent original condition. Weight 171 grams, 5.4 troy ounces. Diameter 17.2 cms. Very clear markers mark only to the top edge. Circa 1681. Makers mark SH – see Jacksons page 137.
1908
Joseph Heming
8896 Antique Silver Standing Salt
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Very large and imposing. A rare antique sterling silver table salt cellar. A 1908 copy of a The Beeston Salt*. The domed and steeple top lid is removable and underneath, sitting on the tall cylindrical base, is the detachable salt holder. Weight 1166 grams, 37.4 troy ounces. Height 41 cms (with top), 20 cms (without top). Diameter of base 14 cms. All pieces marked London 1908 Joseph Heming & Co.
Circa 1680
Ralph Leake
8895 Charles II Silver Tazzas
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A fine pair of early English sterling silver footed salvers with a thick reeded border. Hand engraved to the centre of each is an armorial engraved within plumage feathers (the marital arms of Banks and Dethick*). You can still see the hand hammered finish on the feet. Total weight 758 grams, 24.3 troy ounces. Diameter 23.5 cms. Height 6 cms. Makers mark only stamped to the top of each for Ralph Leake (Jacksons page 137). Circa 1680.
1725
William Darker
8888 George II Silver Mug
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A handsome antique sterling silver mug of straight sided baluster form with a simple scroll handle. Excellent plain style. Lovely hand beaten silver, good gauge. To the front there is a hand engraved crest of a dragon with outstretched wings. Contains 270 ml, half pint. Weight 208 grams, 6.8 troy ounces. Height 9.5 cms (to top of handle). Diameter 7 cms (top), 6,7 cms (base). London 1725. Maker probably William Darker.
Circa 1720

8887 Antique Augsburg Silver Lidded Tankard
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A fine early German silver gilt tankard with pretty embossed decoration with bands of hearts, flowers and classical motifs. On top there is a cast model bird finial. Lovely original bright gilding. Contains 380 ml. Weight 387 grams, 12.4 troy ounces. Height 14 cms. Spread 14 cms. Diameter of lid 9.1 cms. Top 8.8 cms, base 10.2 cms. Marked on the lid and base with German silver marks for Augsburg circa 1720. Maker Philipp Stenglin.
1828
Paul Storr
8886 George III Silver Salver by Paul Storr
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A handsome antique sterling silver salver with a broad shell and gadroon border and grape decorated shell feet. Excellent quality as you’d expect by this prestigious English master silversmith. To the centre there is a large hand engraved armorial with a prince or princess’s coronet above, and the motto “Deo Rece Patris” below. Weight 678 grams, 21.8 troy ounces. Diameter 24 cms. Height 3 cms. London 1828. Maker Paul Storr.
Circa 1750

8885 Antique French Silver Wine Taster
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A good quality antique silver wine taster of simple plain form with a serpent handle. Excellent quality and heavy gauge silver. Hand engraved to one side with grapes and vine leaves, to the other with semi ribbed decoration. Weight 105 grams, 3.3 troy ounces. Height 3 cms. Diameter 8 cms. Spread 10.5 cms. Stamped on the base and side with French silver marks for Paris. Circa 1750.
1685
John Penfold
8881 Antique James II Antique Silver Chamberstick
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An extremely rare early English silver chamber stick (also known as a go to bed) with the solid design and excellent heavy gauge silver as you’d expect from this date. It has the early form with a long cannon handle and heavy bordered drip pan with a reeded edge. A nice feature is the ring handle support. The drip pan has hand engraved initials underneath. Weight 223 grams, 7.2 troy ounces. Diameter 11 cms. Length 22 cms. Sterling silver. London 1685. Makers mark probably John Penfold (see photo of Jacksons page 148).
1721
John Carnaby
8880 George I Silver Octagonal Teapot
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A rare early English provincial silver teapot of octagonal form. Britannia standard silver* Pear shaped with faceted straight spout and domed hinged cover. Octagonal teapots were only made for a very short time (c1710-25) and are very rare and expensive today. Contains 650 ml. Weight 372 grams, 11.9 troy ounces. Height 16.5 cms. Spread 20 cms. Newcastle 1721. Maker John Carnaby.
1688

8877 Antique James II Silver Tobacco Box
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A rare early English sterling silver box with lift off top. Simple oval shape and rope borders. This style was popular from the mid 17th century up until the reign of George I. The top has a large hand engraved coat of arms within a decorative cartouche. Weight 120 grams, 3.8 troy ounces. Length 9.2 cms. Width 7.4 cms. Height 2 cms. London 1688. Maker “RH” – see Jacksons page 143*.
1689
John Spackman I
8876 William & Mary Antique Silver Porringer
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A rare early English sterling silver porringer with decorative shaped handles. Good size. The quality and colour is excellent. The plain body has an embossed band of acanthus leaf and fish scale decoration. To the front is a hand engraved coat of arms within a decorative plumage cartouche. Weight 521 grams, 16.75 troy ounces. Height 10.7 cms. Spread across handles 21 cms. Diameter 14 cms. London 1689. Maker John Spackman.
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.
Circa 1767

8874 George III Silver Sauceboat
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A handsome antique sterling silver sauceboat with classic plain style typical of the period. Very good weight and large size. With a broad band of gadroon edging, shaped handle and sitting on chunky shell feet. To the front there is a hand engraved crest. Weight 474 grams, 15.2 troy ounces. Spread 22 cms. Height 14 cms (to top of handle). London circa 1767/68. Makers mark indistinct.
Makes a good matched pair with #8873.
1773

8873 George III Silver Sauceboat
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A handsome antique sterling silver sauceboat with classic plain style typical of the period. With a broad band of gadroon edging, shaped handle and sitting on chunky shell feet. To the front there is a hand engraved crest. Very good weight and large size. Weight 441 grams, 14.1 troy ounces. Spread 20.5 cms. Height 14 cms (to top of handle). Width 10 cms. London 1773. Makers mark indistinct.
Circa 1964
Padgett & Braham Ltd
8871 Vintage Silver Fox Stirrup Cup
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A beautifully modelled sterling silver stirrup cup in the form of a fox head. Fine features and lovely expressive face. Heavy cast silver. Large size. Original gilt finish and interior. Weight 345 grams, 11 troy ounces. Height 16.5 cms. Diameter 8.1 cms. English silver hallmarks on the rim for London 1964. Maker Padgett & Braham Ltd.
Circa 1720

8869 Antique Dutch Silver Miniature Chamberstick
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A lovely little antique silver toy chamberstick with the long handle typical of the period. It looks like an exact copy of a full size original. Length 7.2 cms. Diameter 2.7 cms. Marked underneath with a Dutch makers mark*. Hoorn, Netherlands. Circa 1700.
1791
Peter & Ann Bateman
8868 George III Silver Beakers
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A charming pair of antique sterling silver drinking cups of straight tapering form with flared tops. With attractive planished bodies, each has a fancy cartouche containing a crest. Original gilt interiors. Total weight 193 grams, 6.2 troy ounces. Each contains 100 ml. Height 8 cms. Diameter 6.5 cms. London 1791. Maker Peter & Ann Bateman.
1728
George Greenhill
8867 George II Antique Silver Jug
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As attractive little antique sterling silver sparrow beak jug with a tall slim body and pedestal foot. Good plain style and nice weight. Weight 93 grams, 3 troy ounces. Height 8.3 cms. Spread 7.8. diameter of top 7.5 London 1728. Maker George Greenhill Jones.
1830
Thomas Edwards
8864 Antique Silver Christening Mug
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A very pretty antique sterling silver mug with a deep relief flower and leaf decoration around the body and shaped handle. Original interior gilding (faded). Hand engraved to the front is a monogram in old fashioned script. Contains 240 ml. Weight 201 grams, 6.4 troy ounces. Height 11 cms. Diameter 8.7 cms. London 1839. Maker Thomas Edwards.
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.
Circa 1725
David Clayton
8861 Antique George I Silver Miniature Kettle
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A charming little antique silver toy tea kettle. This beautiful little pot has a a circular form, a pull off lid and a hinged, raffia covered, carrying handle. The pot looks like an exact copy of a full size original. Weight 36 grams, 1.1 troy ounces. Height 4 cms to top of lid, 6 cms to top of handle. Spread 6.8 cms. Marked underneath for David Clayton, specialist toy maker. Circa 1725.
1877
Fenton Brothers
8857 Victorian Folding Biscuit Box
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This decorative antique silver plated biscuit box opens to reveal a stunning interior. Attractive shell shape with a rustic bark design frame. The pierced grills keep the biscuits in place and can be lifted to access the contents. Silver plated with gold plated lining. Height 24 cms. Width 20 cms. Underneath there is a Victorian lozenge registration mark for 1877. Maker Fenton Brothers of Sheffield.
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.
1784
Hester Bateman
8854 George III Silver Caddy Box by Hester Bateman
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A very elegant antique sterling silver tea caddy of oval form with a hinged lid. With the charming features this highly sought after Georgian lady silversmith is famous for. Beautifully hand engraved with a lovely decoration of flower swags, bands of bright engraving top and bottom, and a shield cartouche front and back. The lid has a flush inset hinge and a carved pineapple finial. Weight 370 grams, 11.8 troy ounces. Base 13 x 9 cms. Height 13 cms to top of finial. London 1784. Maker Hester Bateman.