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1712
Lawrence Jones
8799 Antique Queen Anne Silver Table Spoons
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A pair of early English silver spoons in the popular Hanoverian rat-tail pattern. Lovely plain style. Britannia standard silver*. Each with a hand engraved monogram to the reverse. Weight 107 grams, 3.4 troy ounces. London 1712. Length 19.7 cms. Maker Lawrence Jones.
1716

8798 Antique George I Set of 3 Silver Table Spoons
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Three early English silver spoons in the popular Hanoverian rat-tail pattern. Lovely plain style. Britannia standard silver*. Each with a hand engraved monogram to the reverse. Weight 182 grams, 5.8 troy ounces. London 1716. Length 19.5 cms. Maker probably IJ.
Circa 1890
Thomas Latham & Ernest Morton
8795 Antique Silver Plated Mirror Plateau
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A handsome antique silver plated mirror stand of long rectangular form with shaped curved ends. Large size. Very smart with a bead edge and a fruit and foliage design border. Complete with the original hardwood back. Length 85 cms. Width 36 cms. Height 5 cms. Circa 1890. With a silver plate mark underneath for Thomas Latham & Ernest Morton of Birmingham.
1730
David Willaume II
8772 George II Antique Silver Candlesticks
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A fine pair of antique sterling silver candlesticks with baluster stems and shaped bases. Heavy cast silver and good original colour. Weight 931 grams, 29.9 troy ounces. Height 19 cms. Bases 11 cms square. London 1730. Maker David Willaume II.
1895 - 1896
William Hutton
8770 Antique Silver 5 Light Candelabras
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An imposing pair of antique sterling silver candelabra with 5 lights having removable branches, central candle snuffers and bead borders. Tall height. Lovely classical design with corinthian capitals, reeded columns, and stepped square bases. The top branches can be adjusted for use with 5 lights, 3 lights or removed completely so that the candlesticks can be used on their own. The total unfilled weight of the tops is 4396 grams, 141 troy ounces. The bases are filled. Height 36/68.5 cms. Spread 39 cms. Candlestick base 14,5×14.5 cms. London 1895/6. Maker William Hutton & Sons.
1840
William Eaton
8769 Antique Silver Coffee Spoons
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A useful set of 6 antique sterling silver spoons in the Fiddle, Thread and Shell pattern. Excellent antique style. Each has a hand engraved crest. Good weight. Total weight 167 grams, 5.3 troy ounces. Length 13.2 cms. London 1840. Maker William Eaton.
1810
Thomas Wells
8768 Antique George III Silver Inkwell
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A good George III sterling silver travelling inkwell, of rectangular form, with hinged screw down cover. Lovely plain style. Weight 56 grams, 1.8 troy ounces. Height 2.5 (pot), 5 (top of screw cap) cms. Base 3.9×3.9 cms. London 1810. Maker Thomas Wells.
1898 - 1900
Allen & Darwin
8766 Antique Silver and Japanese Kozuka Cutlery
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A rare and stunning set of antique dessert cutlery made from antique Japanese kosuka handles with English sterling silver blades. 36 pieces, 18 knives and 18 forks, all fitted in a solid wood box with velvet lining. The shibuichi* metal handles are very beautiful; with bronze, copper, silver and gold patination and having raised, inlaid decorative motifs such as figures, fish, dragons etc; some are very interesting such as the man ploughing a field with a horse, fishermen at sea in a boat. Knives – length 21 cms, Sheffield 1900, maker Allen & Darwin. Forks – length 18 cms (1 fork is 17 cms), Sheffield 1898, maker George Edward & Sons. The handles are earlier, most likely circa 1880.
1738
Richard Bayley
8765 George II Silver Beer Jug
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A handsome antique sterling silver jug of baluster shape on a plain circular cast foot. Hand engraved to the front with an armorial. Contains 950 ml. Weight 645 grams, 20.7 troy ounces. Height 18 cms. Spread 14.5 cms. London 1738. Makers Richard Bayley.
1722
Benjamin Pyne
8763 Antique George I Silver Taperstick
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A delightful little antique silver taper stick of plain early design with baluster stem and raised hectagonal foot. Cast silver. Weight 112 grams, 3.6 troy ounces. Height 11 cms. Base diameter 6.8 cms. London 1722. Maker Benjamin Pyne.
1754
Robert Albin Cox
8762 George II Silver Lidded Tankard
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A good antique sterling silver tankard with domed hinged lid and plain baluster design with coopered banding. Attractive strapwork to the top of the handle. Uninscribed. Owners initials hand engraved on the handle. Contains 1050 ml. Weight 871 grams, 28 troy ounces. Height 20 cms. Diameter 12 cms (top and bottom). London 1754. Maker Robert Albin Cox.
1798
Walter Brind
8761 George III Silver Wine Funnel
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A good looking antique sterling silver wine strainer with detachable strainer. Handsome plain design with gadroon border and a small central ribbed decoration. Weight 156 grams, 5 troy ounces. Height 16 cms. Diameter 8 cms. London 1798. Maker probably Walter Brind.
1973

8757 Vintage Silver Knives for 12
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A good set of 12 silver handled dinner and dessert knives with stainless steel blades. Smart plain styled handles. The silver handles are unfilled. Length 24.5/21.5 cms. Sheffield 1973. Please note that modern silver knives do not have a heavy weight.
Circa 1900

8756 Antique French Silver Mirror Plateau
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An elegant antique mirror stand of shaped oval form standing on ball feet. Plain styled with reed borders and shell motifs. With the original wooden back. Length 52 cms. Width 36 cms. Height 4.2 cms. Marked on the edge with French silver stamps. Circa 1900.
1840
William Eaton
8755 Antique Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12
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An excellent set of antique sterling silver cutlery in the Fiddle, Thread and Shell pattern. Excellent antique style. Each has a hand engraved crest. Total 57 pieces. A full place place setting for 12 people but missing 2 dessert forks and 1 teaspoon. Total weight of flatware 4106 grams, 132 troy ounces. All same date and maker. London 1840. Maker William Eaton.
1752
Phillips Garden
8753 George II Silver Beer Jug
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An outstanding quality antique sterling silver jug of tall bellied shape on a circular foot. Large and heavy. Good for beer, water or wine. With a deep embossed decoration of flowers, foliage and scrolls, the under-lip has a large face mask. To the front is a cartouche containing a hand engraved family coat of arms, to the reverse there is a family crest. Gilded inside. Contains 2600 ml. Weight 1752 grams, 56.30 troy ounces. Height 27 cms. Spread 27 cms. London 1752. Maker Philip Garden, known as an admirable exponent of the rococo style.
1775
John Parker & Edward Wakelin
8752 George III Silver Drum Teapot
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An antique sterling silver teapot of circular form having a detachable lid attached to the body with a silver chain. Drum teapots are very desirable and are usually found between 1760 and 1780. Lovely plain styling with discreet bands of hand engraved geometric decoration. Underneath there are some initials and a scratch weight.Contains 465 ml. Weight 319 grams, 10.2 troy ounces. Height 11.5 cms. Spread 19.5 cms. Base diameter 9 cms. London 1775. Maker Parker & Wakelin.
1711
John Farnell
8751 Antique Queen Anne Silver Tea Caddy
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A good early English silver caddy of plain hexagonal design. With sliding top and lift off cap which doubles as a tea measure. Britannia standard silver*. Excellent patina and clear marks. To the base there are some hand engraved initials and the scratch weight. Weight 211 grams, 6.7 troy ounces. Height 13.5 cms. Base 8 x 6 cms. London 1711. Maker John Farnell.
Circa 1830
Henry Crowder
8749 Georgian Silver Chamberstick
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A good antique sterling silver chamber stick with matching candle snuffer and candle nozzle. Very pretty shaped borders. Total weight 419 grams, 13.4 troy ounces. Height 10 cms (to top of nozzle). Diameter of base 14.7 cms. Marked on all 3 pieces with makers mark for the London maker Henry Crowder. Circa 1830.
Circa 1910

8748 Antique Silver Plated and Wood Drinks Bucket
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A fantastic decorator’s item. This stylish bar set in the form of a ship’s bucket has a coopered body made of solid wood panels held together with silver plated metal bands and has a chunky rope handle. Holds up to 3 standard wine bottles. The multi-purpose bottom section swivels out and can be used to contain bar items, bottle openers, cigars, playing cards etc. Above the swivel drawer, engraved to the silver plated band, are the British patent numbers “Rd90495 DEPOSE Rd90496”. Height 25.5 cms. Diameter 21 cms. Made in England. Circa 1910.
Circa 1790

8746 Antique French Silver Beaker
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A continental silver footed drinking cup with simple tapering form. Very charming hand engraved decoration to the body with shells, flower heads, foliage and scrolls. To the front there is the engraved name “R. Roze”. Contains 180 ml. Weight 88 grams, 2.8 troy ounces. Height 9.7 cms. Diameter 7.5 cms. Stamped on the base with French silver marks and makers lozenge mark. Also stamped on the bottom rim. Circa 1790.
Circa 1700
Heniel Hamon
8744 Antique German Silver Beaker
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An antique continental silver cup of tapering form with a shaped base and standing on three ball feet. Charming decoration with embossed flower heads and foliate scrolls. Original faded gilt interior and remaining traces of the gilt exterior. Contains 120 ml. Weight 62 grams, 2 troy ounces. Height 9.5 cms. Diameter 6.5 cms. Stamped underneath with the German town mark “N” for Nuremberg (Nurnberg), makers mark “HH” for Heniel Hamon and an assay scrape. Circa 1700.
1704
Andrew Raven
8743 Queen Anne Silver Sugar Caster
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Very rare double walled design. An antique silver muffineer in the traditional lighthouse design so typical of these very early casters. Britannia standard silver*. The cover extends right down to the girdle above the armorial, covering the main body. This lovely castor is of heavy quality and feels good in the hand. To the front there is a hand engraved armorial within a large decorative cartouche. The base is plain styled with fluted borders, the top is simply pierced, the holes are quite large as crushed loaf sugar was still in use at this early date. Unengraved. Weight 391 grams, 12.5 troy ounces. Height 19 cms. Diameter of base 8.5 cms. London 1704. Makers mark for Andrew Raven.
1812
Paul Storr
8741 George III Silver Serving Platter by Paul Storr
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An imposing antique sterling silver serving dish of oval form. The broad cast border, with shell and gadroon decoration, has deep relief and good, crisp definition. Fantastic quality from top to toe, just as you’d expect from this prestigious English master silversmith. Weight 3990 grams, 128.2 troy ounces; this silver plate is exceptionally heavy and feels very good in the hand. Length 58 cms. Width 43 cms. London 1812. Maker Paul Storr.
1716
Louys Cuny
8740 Antique George I Silver Cruet
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A rare early English silver cruet with two hexagonal bottles for oil and vinegar and a small single hexagonal castor or pepperette. Excellent weight. Good Huguenot maker. The frame has a shaped side carrying handle, and side supports for the bottle tops and pepperette. Total weight of silver 840 grams, 27 troy ounces. Height 18 cms. Stand London 1716 (Britannia standard silver*), maker Louys Cuny. Pepperette, made later to match, dated London 1727 (sterling silver), makers mark rubbed. His most unusual piece of work is probably the curious triangle salt of the Upholders (upholsterers) Company.
1675
Simon Romney
8739 Antique Charles II Silver Porringer
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A rare piece of early English silver. A large 2 handled antique silver porringer of plain form. The matching cover has a capstan shaped finial so that the lid can be turned upside down and used on its own as a saucer. This has the form of a typical early Restoration porringer, with bellied shape and the lid sitting over the upper rim. There is a small silver support either side next to the handle for the lid to sit on. Hand engraved to the front, and repeated on the cover, are the arms and crest for the Yong family of Medhurst, Sussex. Weight 375 grams, 12 troy ounces. Height 14 cm (total), 10 cm (cup), 4.5 cm (lid). Diameter 10 cm. Spread across the handles 17 cm. London 1675. Makers mark “SR”* in a shield (there are 2 similar marks in Jacksons, see page 124 and 129, bottom of the page), probably Simon Romney.
1780 - 1782

8738 Antique French Silver Beaker
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A good quality antique silver beaker of plain tapering style. Engraved initials to one side. Contains 100 ml. Weight 53 grams, 1.7 troy ounces. Height 5.5 cms. Diameter 6.5 cms. Marked underneath with French provincial silver marks and makers mark for St. Menehould. Circa 1780/82.
1703

8737 Queen Anne Silver Chocolate Pot
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A rare early English antique silver chocolate pot with straight tapering sides and domed lid typical of the period. It can also be used for coffee. Britannia standard silver*. Side handle. Large size and good weight. With a plain body the pot has contemporary strapwork mounts and a fluted lid. Particularly nice is the decorative silver mount to the wooden handle and the little hinged flap on the end of the spout. The top has a hinged finial so that the chocolate can be stirred by inserting a swizel stick and the lid is attached to the body with a pin and chain. Contains 900 ml. Weight 735 grams, 23.6 troy ounces. Height 24.5 cms. Base diameter of top 11.1 cms. London 1703. Maker William Lukin.
1975 - 1976
James Dixon
8735 Silver Canteen of Cutlery in a Box
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A comprehensive set of sterling silver cutlery for 12 people in the elegant feather edge pattern. Total 129 pieces. All in a fitted wooden box. No crests or initials. Weight excluding knives and carving pieces 5503 grams, 166.9 troy ounces. All matching Sheffield 1975/76. Maker James Dixon & Sons.
1834
Paul Storr
8734 Antique Silver Wine Ewer by Paul Storr
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A superb antique sterling silver wine jug with a shaped vase form on spreading pedestal foot. Fantastic quality from top to toe, just as you’d expect from this prestigious English master silversmith. The decoration is superb with cast applied mounts, lid finial and embossed foot, all with a vine leaf and grape decoration. The lower body is leaf wrapped. Contains 1100 ml. Weight 995 grams, 31.9 troy ounces. Height 29.5 cms. Spread 17 cms. London 1834. Maker Paul Storr.
1736
Thomas Bamford
8733 George II 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 to the front (uninscribed). Total weight of silver 1385 grams, 44.5 troy ounces. Caster height 19 and 15 cms. Bottle height 19 cms. London 1736. All by the same maker Thomas Bamford, specialist castor maker.
1777
Fenton‚ Creswick & Co Ltd
8732 Antique George III Silver Salts
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An elegant pair of antique sterling silver salts of oval form with pretty pierced decoration with swags. Blue glass liners. Lovely classical style with bead borders and standing on pierced shaped feet. To the front there is a hand engraved crest within a shield. Owners initials underneath. Weight of silver 105 grams, 3.3 troy ounces. Height 5 cms. Top measures 8.5 x 6.25 cms. Sheffield 1777. Maker Fenton, Creswick & Co.