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1732
Isaac Cookson
8713 Antique Newcastle Silver Bullet Teapot
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A good example of early English provincial silver. An antique sterling silver bullet shape teapot. Early teapots were of small capacity because of the rarity of tea. Lovely plain shape with a curved spout and engraved decoration to the upper body. The lid has a concentric circle decoration and inside there are some hand engraved marriage initials. Generally speaking bullet teapots were only made during the George II period. Weight 420 grams, 13.5 troy ounces. Height 12.5 cms. Spread 19 cms. Newcastle 1732*. By the prestigious Newcastle maker Isaac Cookson.
Circa 1910

8711 Antique Indian Silver Teapot
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Of colonial interest. A delightful antique silver teapot with embossed decoration all over of a hunting scene. With an elephant finial and stylised elephant handle and spout. The body has an interesting decoration of a jungle inhabited by elephants, lions and wild cows; to one side there is an elephant, with his mahout, and riding on the howdah* a hunter is taking aim at a group of lions, on the other side the man on horseback is shooting a gun and is accompanied by his hunting dog. Weight 547 grams, 17.5 troy ounces. Height 11 (to top of finial). Spread 23.5 cms. Stamped underneath with Indian silver marks for Bombay. Circa 1900.
Circa 1690
Augsburg
8710 Antique Augsburg Silver Beaker
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An excellent quality antique silver stipple ground beaker of tapering form and plain style, the body with simulated dotted texture. Simple shape with concentric double ribbed detail to the top. Contains 160 ml. Weight 120 grams, 3.8 troy ounces. Height 7.5 cms. Stamped underneath with German silver marks (assay scrape and the pineapple Augsburg town mark). Makers mark “DS” for Dominik Zaler (listed in Rosenberg). Circa 1690.
1841
William Gough
8706 Antique Silver Claret Jug
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A stylish Victorian period silver claret jug with a clear crystal body etched with a band of swags and Greek key pattern borders. The sterling silver mount has a decorative pierced top, shell pouring lip and finial, and a very smart geometric design handle decorated all over. Contains 820 ml. Height 24 cms. Birmingham 1841. Maker William Gough.
1669

8705 Charles II Silver Wine Taster
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A rare early English silver dish of circular shallow form with two simple side handles. Lovely design with fleur de lys and dots to the lower body and to the centre a large flower within a circle of punched dots. Weight 77 grams, 2.4 troy ounces. Height 3 cms (4 cms to top of handle). Diameter 9.4 cms. Spread across handles 18.5 cms. English silver hallmarks stamped around the edge for London 1669. Makers mark GS (Jacksons P.127 – see photo). Sterling silver.
1750
George Wickes
8704 Antique George II Cast Silver Salver by George Wickes
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A fine antique sterling silver tray raised on cast shaped feet with vine leaf and grape detail. Useful size and heavy weight. The salver has a plain centre and fine quality cast and pierced silver border with face masks, shells and vine leaf ornament. Weight 1597 grams, 51.3 troy ounces. Diameter 38 cms. Height 3 cms. London 1750. Maker George Wickes.
1721
Matthew Lofthouse
8700 Large George II Silver Bowl by Matthew Lofthouse
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A handsome antique sterling silver punch bowl with simple plain styling and raised pedestal foot. Large size. Excellent quality and good gauge silver. Weight 1650 grams, 53 troy ounces. Height 20.5 cms. Diameter 29.3 cms. London 1727. Maker Matthew Lofthouse.
Circa 1930

8697 French Art Deco Silver Candelabra
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A stylish pair of art deco silver candelabra with 3 lights. Excellent plain style with geometric shaped bases inlaid with ivory and ebony. The branches unscrew but the columns cannot be used as candlesticks. Height 41 cms, spread 28 cms. The weight of the branches is 991 grams, 31.8 troy ounces, the bases are filled and therefore cannot be weighed. French silver stamps. Circa 1930.
Circa 1900

8696 Antique Tibetan Silver Teapot
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An attractive little Tibetan or Nepalese silver teapot with a domed lid attached with a chain. Interesting style combining both Indian and Chinese influences. The handle is modelled as a dragon’s head and curving neck, the body has both engraved and embossed decoration. Contains 200 ml. Weight 247 grams, 7.9 troy ounces. Height 12 cms. Spread 16 cms. Stamped on the top edge of the lid with 2 symbols, probably the makers mark. Circa 1900.
1784
Daniel Smith And Robert Sharp
8693 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 with simple embossed borders. Height 30 cms. Base length 16 cms, width 12.5 cms. Sheffield 1784. Maker Smith and Sharp.
1926
Crichton Brothers
8691 Antique Silver Plate
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A beautiful silver dish in the style of an early English alms dish. Simple plain design. Lovely patina and excellent original condition. Hand engraved to the border is a large armorial with the motto “Ad Vitam” – Immortal. Weight 690 grams, 22.1 troy ounces. Diameter 29cms. London 1926. Maker Crichton Brothers, specialists in making fine quality copies of early English silver. The matching plate #8690 is available.
1926
Crichton Brothers
8690 Antique Silver Plate
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A beautiful silver dish in the style of an early English alms dish. Simple plain design. Lovely patina and excellent original condition. Hand engraved to the border is a large armorial with the motto “Ad Vitam” – Immortal. Weight 690 grams, 22.1 troy ounces. Diameter 29cm. London 1926. Maker Crichton Brothers, specialists in making fine quality copies of early English silver. The matching plate #8691 is available.
1702
John Downes
8688 Queen Anne Antique Silver Tazza
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A fine early silver footed salver with a thick gadroon border. Britannia standard silver*. There is a hand engraved crest of a lion to the centre. Weight 611 grams, 19.6 troy ounces. Height 4.25 cms. Diameter 29.5 cms. Marked on top for London 1702. Maker John Downes.
Circa 1900
John Henry Potter
8686 Vintage Silver Plated Wine Cistern
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A large oval wine bucket of oval plain design which can hold up to 6 bottles. To the front there is an applied disc inscribed “Nags Head, Castleton – S.Hardy”. Height 14 cms. Top measures 33 x 26 cms. Maker John Henry Potter, Sheffield. Circa 1900.
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.
Circa 1650
Hans Jakob Baur
8683 Antique Augsburg Silver Dish
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An early antique German silver dish (or possibly wine taster) of plain oval form with a scalloped border. To the centre there is a charming bird scene surrounded by raised dot decoration. The cast side handles are very pretty. Original interior gilding and a gilt around the top on the outside. Weight 129 grams, 4.1 troy ounces. Height 3 cms (4.5 cms to top of handle). Top of dish measures 16 x 14 cms. Marked on either side of one of the handles with German silver marks for Augsburg and on the inside rim with the makers mark for Hans Jakob Baur. Circa 1650.
1712
Charles Adam
8682 Antique Queen Anne Silver Caster
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An early English antique silver muffineer from the early 1700 period. Britannia standard silver*. Large size. Baluster shape. Excellent plain style. The top has a bayonet fitting and has two panels of pretty piercing with hand engraving. The castor base is plain with just a hand engraved lion crest to the front. Weight 308 grams, 9.9 troy ounces. Height 20 cms. London 1712. Makers mark for Charles Adams.
1807
Samuel Pemberton
8680 George III Pill Box
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A very pretty little box with a hinged lid and oval shape. Having a wide band of bright cut engraving top and bottom. Measures 1.7 x 2.8 cms. Height 0.6 cm. Birmingham 1807. Maker Samuel Pemberton.
1730
Thomas Farren
8678 George II Silver Coffee Pot
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An elegant plain style antique sterling silver coffee pot with straight tapering sides and a domed lid. Large size. To the front is a large hand engraved armorial within a decorative cartouche. Good gauge silver and excellent colour. Contains 1100 ml. Weight 903 grams, 29 troy ounces. Height 24 cms. Spread 20.5 cms. Diameter of base 11.5 cms. London 1730. Maker Thomas Farren.
1864

8676 Antique Silver Goblet
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A classical style antique sterling silver goblet with pretty hand engraved decoration around the top of the bowl. Contains 350 ml. Weight 248 grams, 7.9 troy ounces. Height 14.2 cms. Diameter of top 9 cms. Birmingham 1864. Makers mark rubbed.
1730
Thomas Farren
8674 George II Silver Tea Kettle
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A handsome antique sterling silver samovar of plain design and having a shaped folding handle with raffia finish. Hand engraved to the front there is a large armorial within a decorative cartouche there is a matching crest on the reservoir lid. The matching stand has a cut-work frieze and stands on large shell feet, it has a removable burner well with push on top. Weight 2247 grams, 72.2 troy ounces. Total height 34 cms. Kettle height 24 (handle extended)/ 16 cms, spread 16 cms. Stand height 11 cms, diameter 14 cms. London 1730. Maker Thomas Farren.
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.
1801
Joseph Taylor
8671 Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon
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A rare antique sterling silver caddy spoon in the form of a leaf with a curled handle. Weight 7 grams. Length 7.5 cms. Width 3.25 cms. Birmingham 1801. Maker Joseph Taylor.
1879
Henry Wilkinson & Co
8670 Antique Silver Champagne Cork Pepper
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A Victorian novelty silver pepper, made in the form of a Champagne Cork with crossed pegs to assist opening and realistic textured stem. Screw off base. Weight 29 grams, just under 1 troy ounce. Height 4.5 cms. Sheffield, 1879. Maker Henry Wilkinson & Co.
1896
Lawrence Emanuel
8669 Antique Novelty Silver Vesta Case – Wild Boar
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A rare sterling silver vesta case in form of a wild boar and having a snap top hinged lid and original gilded interior. Weight 14 grams, half a troy ounce. Measures 5.3 x 2.5 cms. Birmingham 1896. Maker Lawrence Emanuel.
1934
Stockwell & Co
8668 Vintage Silver Corkscrew and Bottle Opener – Golf Putter
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A rare sterling silver novelty bar item in the form of a golf putter. At one end is a bottle opener which unscrews to reveal a corkscrew. The end of the putter has an applied disc with stylistic enamel initials. Weight of silver putter 32 grams, 1 troy ounce. Length 16 cms. Import marks for London 1934, Importer George Stockwell.
1759
John Wren
8667 George II Antique Silver Candlesticks
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A rare pair of antique sterling silver candlesticks with ionic column form and gadroon borders. The columns and stepped square bases are beautifully chased with ribbons and tendrils of harebell flowers and foliage. Removable nozzles. Filled bases. Height 28.5cm. Base 12.25 x 12.25cm. London 1759. Maker John Wren I.
1799
Samuel Pemberton
8664 George III Silver Pill Box
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A very pretty little box with a hinged lid and oval shape. Having bright cut engraving all over and a large cartouche to the top centre inscribed “Arthur B Cobb” in old fashioned script. Weight 7 grams. Measures 3.5 x 2.3 cms. Height 0.6 cm. Birmingham 1799. Maker Samuel Pemberton.
1798
Samuel Pemberton
8663 Antique Silver Jockey Cap Caddy Spoon
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A rare and collectable early silver caddy spoon in the form of a jockey cap. It has a ribbed design and a plain centre button with the initial “G” in old fashioned script. Weight 8 grams. Measures 5.5 x 3.8 cms. Birmingham 1798. No maker’s mark* but almost certainly made in Birmingham by Samuel Pemberton. For a similar example see ‘Caddy Spoons, an Illustrated Guide’ by John Norrie, plate 95c.
1903
Crisford & Norris
8659 Antique Silver Dog Rattle and Whistle
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A novelty sterling silver whistle and rattle baby item modelled with the head of a dog, complete with a whistle, bell and ivory teething ring. Total weight 12 grams, less than half a troy ounce. Dog measures5 x 2.5 cms. Ring diameter 3.5 cms. Birmingham 1903. Maker Crisford & Norris.
Circa 1840

8656 Antique Belgian Silver Holy Water Stoup
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An excellent quality antique silver holy water container mounted on a decorative wall plaque. The deep relief ornament is very charming and the pressed out detail is very clear. Weight 124 grams, 3.9 troy ounces. Height 17.5 cms. Width 11 cms. Marked on the front above the font with Belgian silver marks for Ghent, Circa 1840.
1938
William Hutton
8655 Art Deco Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12
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A comprehensive set of sterling silver cutlery in a stylish walnut wood veneer box. 12 place settings. 73 pieces in a stylish geometric pattern. Weight, excluding the 24 knives, 4877 grams, 156.8 troy ounces. Sheffield 1938 and 1941. Maker William Hutton and Sons, Sheffield. With a later set of matching silver handled dinner and dessert knives, Sheffield 1962, by John Turton.