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1836
James Barber & William North
9284 Antique York Silver Bowl
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York provincial silver. An antique sterling silver bowl of small proportions. Good weight and bright original gilding. Hand engraved to the front is a double crest. Weight 215 grams, 6.9 troy ounces. Height 7.2 cm. Diameter 11 cm. York 1836. Maker Barber & North.
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1836
Robinson‚ Edkins & Aston
5712 Pair of Antique Silver Sauce Tureens
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An excellent pair of antique sterling silver sauce boats with matching covers and having cast silver mounts with shell and foliate decoration. Each bears an interesting presentation inscription to John Croal, colonial commissioner of compensation for British Guiana. Weight 2057 grams, 66.1 troy ounces. Length 20cm. Width 14.5cm. Spread across handles 22cm. Height 14cm. Birmingham 1836. Maker Robinson, Edkins and Aston.
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1837 - 1874
George Adams
8935 Antique Silver Cutlery for 8
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A full set of sterling silver cutlery for 8 people in the popular Fiddle pattern. Good plain style. Total 40 pieces. Weight 2009 grams, 64.5 troy ounces. All pieces matching and by the well regarded flatware maker George Adams. Different dates London 1837-74.
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1837
Joseph Angell
6467 Set of Silver Serving Dishes by Paul Storr and Joseph Angell
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A fabulous pair of antique sterling silver dishes by the world famous English silversmith together with a matching platter by Joseph Angell. With beautiful scroll and shell decorated borders they have a wide band of chased basket weave ornament. Fantastic quality. Total weight 2518 grams, 80.9 troy ounces.
Pair of circular dishes – weight 1628 grams, 52.3 troy ounces. Diameter 30.5 cms. London 1837. Maker Paul Storr.
Oval platter – weight 890 grams, 28.6 troy ounces. 46.5 x 37 cms. London 1838. Maker Joseph Angell. -
1837 - 1838
John & Henry Lias
7901 Antique Silver 4 Piece Tea Set
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A very attractive antique sterling silver tea service with deep chased decoration of flowers and leaves. Pretty flower finial and decorative cast foot. The teapot and coffee pot spouts have a naturalistic bark finish and are wrapped with a trail of flowers and leaves. Weight 2688 grams, 86.4 troy ounces. Teapot height 17 cms, spread 28 cms. London 1837/8. Maker Henry & John Lias.
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1837
George Unite
9785 Antique Silver Wine Label
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An unusual silver bottle ticket with a large bunch of grapes on a vine leaf background. Pierced to the front with “RUM”. Weight 9 grams. Measures 6.3 x 3.6 cm. Birmingham 1837. Maker George Unite. Sterling silver.
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1837
Mary Chawner
9827 Antique Silver Asparagus Tongs
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An elegant pair of antique silver asparagus serving tongs with decorative pierced silver ends. Plain classic thread design which will compliment most cutlery patterns. Weight 203 grams, 6.5 troy ounces. Length 26cm. Width 3.2cm. London 1837. Maker Mary Chawner. Sterling silver.
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1837
Robert Hennell I
9963 William IV Antique Silver Chamberstick
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A plain styled antique sterling silver chamberstick of octafoil form with matching candle snuffer and candle nozzle. Hand engraved with the matching lion crest. Total weight 287 grams, 9.2 troy ounces. Height 6cm. Diameter of base 15cm. London 1837. Maker Robert Hennell I. Sterling silver
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1838
Edward Barnard & Sons
8417 Antique Silver Inkstand
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An attractive William IV silver inkstand having a shaped edge with scroll and flower decoration. Mounted with 2 cut crystal bottles and a central lidded box for nibs etc. Underneath is an interesting inscription in old fashioned script. Weight of silver 857 grams, 27.5 troy ounces. Base 26 x 19 cms. Height 11 cms (highest point). London 1838. Maker Barnard Brothers.
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1838
8818 Antique Silver Gilt Covered Cream Jug
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A stunning antique sterling silver jug with lid in the stylistic form of a sea shell with cast dolphin feet and lid finial. Very typical of Farrell’s Regency rococo work which is so prized. The gilt finish has a deep bright colour. Weight 166 grams, 5.3 troy ounces. Height 9 cms. Top rim measures 7×5.5 cms. London 1838. Maker Edward Farrell.
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1838 - 1872
Robert Garrard II
9037 Antique Silver Salts – Novelty Mermaid
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A fine quality set of three antique sterling silver salt cellars modelled as a mermaid draped in a fishing net and holding a giant sea shell. Heavy cast silver. Original gilt finish. Hand engraved inside the bowl of the salt is a stylistic monogram below a ducal coronet. Total weight 1039 grams, 33.4 troy ounces. Height 5.5cm. Width 9.5cm. Depth 9cm. One is made by Robert Garrard, London 1838. The other pair, an identical copy, is by Henry William Curry, London 1872.
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1838
Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater
8112 Antique Silver Cutlery for 12
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A full set of sterling silver cutlery for 12 people in a good quality pattern with shaped decorative handles. Total 60 pieces. Complete with small ladles and condiment spoons. All pieces with an engraved initial “F” except sauce ladles, condiment spoons and sugar tongs. Weight 3856 grams, 124 troy ounces. All pieces matching London 1838/9, maker Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater.
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Circa 1838
9556 Antique Scottish Silver Snuff Mull
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Large size. An antique horn snuff mull with a silver mount and hinged lid. The attached chain has a small snuff spoon, bone hammer and silver mounted rabbits foot. The lid has a cut out silver mount with thistles, also a silver shield with crest and motto “MANU FORTI”. Around the top rim is a hand engraved inscription dated 1838. Spread 18 cm. Diameter 7 cm. Unmarked silver. Probably Scottish.
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1839
6811 Set of Antique Silver Thread and Shell Knives
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A good set of antique silver handles knives with stainless steel blades. 6 dinner knives and 6 dessert knives in the popular reed and shell pattern. Each has an engraved lion crest. Length 25 cms, 21.5 cms. London 1839.
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1839
Charles Reily & George Storer
7990 Antique Silver Wine Label
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An antique sterling silver label in the form of a vine leaf pierced for Sherry. Excellent quality and attention to detail. Weight 17 grams. Width 6.5 cm. Height 5 cm. London 1839. Maker Reilly & Storer.
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1839
Thomas Edwards
9506 Antique Silver Taperstick
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An excellent quality Victorian sterling silver taper stick with pretty cast and pierced decoration. Cast silver. Detachable nozzle. Weight 155 grams, 4.9 troy ounces. Height 11 cms. Base 8 cm. London 1839. Maker Thomas Edwards.
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Circa 1840
8420 Pair of Georgian Wine Coolers in Old Sheffield Plate
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A pair of classic style antique wine coolers in the popular campana shape with shell and gadroon borders. The body has a half ribbed decoration. With decorative applied side handles. Detachable covers. Height 25 cms. Diameter 24 cms. Circa 1840. Makers mark underneath G.W for George Ward. Old Sheffield plate
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Circa 1840
8568 Large Antique Continental Silver Spoon
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A giant antique silver serving spoon with a large bowl. Rat tail pattern. Weight 164 grams, 5.2 troy ounces. Length 36 cms. Bowl 13 x 7.7 cms. Marked on the reverse with continental silver marks “A” in a triangle and the silver grade “12”*. Probably German, circa 1840.
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Circa 1840
8641 Antique French Silver Fish Plate
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An excellent antique silver salmon dish with a long oval form and reed border. Good large size. Original gilt finish (some wear). Engraved on both sides with a large armorial and the crest “Acta Non Verba”. Weight 2874 grams, 92.4 troy ounces. Length 80 cms. Width 37.5 cms. Marked on the edge with French silver marks. Circa 1840.
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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.
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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.
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Circa 1840
8820 Antique Gold Mounted Desk Seal
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An antique seal with green serpentine handle and solid gold mount. The carved intaglio has a dragon crest over a monogram and the motto “Nunc Aut Nunguam”. Length 7.3 cms. Unmarked gold (15 or 18 carat). French. Circa 1840.
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Circa 1840
8823 Antique Continental Silver Box
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A very charming antique silver box with hinged lid mounted with a silver coin surrounded by a circle of paste stones (some missing). Small size. With rope borders and a hand engraved design to the sides. Weight 30 grams, 1 troy ounce. Height 2 cms. Diameter 4 cms. With continental silver marks underneath. Circa 1840.
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Circa 1840
George Ward
8998 Antique Wine Coolers in Old Sheffield Plate
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A pair of classic style antique wine coolers in the popular campana shape. With gadroon borders, half ribbed decoration to the body and decorative applied side handles. Detachable covers. Height 24 cms. Diameter 21 cms. Spread across handles 27 cms. Circa 1840. Makers mark underneath G.W for George Ward. Old Sheffield plate.
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1840
9238 Antique Irish Silver Christening Mug
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A very pretty antique sterling silver mug with a deep relief foliate decoration around the lower body. Uninscribed. Contains 200 ml. Weight 145 grams, 4.6 troy ounces. Height 10.8 cm. Spread 10.7 cm. Diameter 7.9 cm. Dublin 1840. Maker I.N not attributed.
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Circa 1840
9310 Antique Silver Bell
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An attractive antique sterling silver bell, the handle fashioned as a classical young man. Weight 265 grams, 8.5 troy ounces. Height 12.7 cm. Diameter 4 cm. Stamped round the base with Italian silver stamps for Rome. Circa 1840.
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Circa 1840
5131 Pair of Antique Cherub Compotes
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A magnificent lot. A pair of fine quality antique gilt ormolu bronze cherubs mounted with cut crystal dishes. Absolutely charming, these period figures have a good weight and presence. Height 42 cms. Diameter of glass dish 30 cms. Circa 1840.
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Circa 1840
6370 Antique Portuguese Silver Toothpick Holder
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An excellent antique silver toothpick holder in the form of a male figure holding up a branch with a peacock. On the body and outstretched wings of the bird are the little holes to put the toothpicks. A very charming piece. Weight 250 grams, 8 troy ounces. Height 21.5 cms. Base 7.7 cms x 7.5 cms. Unmarked silver. Portuguese or possibly South American. Circa 1840.
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1840
Edward Barton
6918 Antique Silver Mug with Hare Coursing
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Of sporting interest. An antique silver tankard with an all round embossed country scene with greyhounds chasing a hare. Gilt interior. Weight 226 grams, 7.2 troy ounces. Height 14 cms. Contains 350 ml. London 1840. Maker Edward Barton.
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Circa 1840
Joseph Willmore
7086 Antique Silver Baby Rattle
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A delightful antique sterling silver child’s rattle complete with a whistle and real pink coral teether. There are 10 silver bells attached. The embossed decoration is very pretty with flowers and scrolls.Weight 60 grams, 2 troy ounces. Length 14 cms. Makers mark only for Joseph Willmore. Circa 1840.
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Circa 1840
7284 Antique Swiss Silver Coffee Pot
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A handsome antique silver coffee pot with a plain baluster shape raised on a fluted pedestal foot. Excellent quality with a charming model of a lion on the lid. An imposing feature is the graceful curved spout in the form of a animal’s head. With a broad decorative border around the neck and an applied goat’s mask mount to the base of the handle. Weight 822 grams, 26.4 troy ounces. Contains 1200 ml. Height 26.5 cms (to top of handle). Spread across spout and handle 19.5 cms. Marked with Swiss silver stamps. Circa 1840.
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Circa 1840
7840 Antique Silver Gilt Casket with Enamel and Pearls
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A fabulous antique silver box mounted with panels of filigree silver decorated with enamel flowers and leaves and studded with pearls and semi precious stones. Exquisite workmanship. Gilt finish. Weight 398 grams, 12.7 troy ounces. Height 6.5 cms. Top measures 11.25 x 7.25 cms. Base measures 15 x 1 cms. Unmarked silver. Continental. Probably German circa 1840.