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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Circa 1840

9600 Antique Dutch Silver Box
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An antique silver table snuff box with hinged lid and silver string decoration overall. Original gilt interior. Weight 179 grams, 5.7 troy ounces. Height 2.7 cm. Top 12.8 x 7.7 cm. Stamped with Dutch silver marks. Circa 1840.
Circa 1840

10124 Antique Silver Plated Table Lamps
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A handsome pair of 19th century antique silver on brass oil lamp bases, now mounted as electric table lamps. Excellent quality design with Corinthian capitals, tall reeded columns and square plinths applied with laurel wreaths. The bases retain their original cast iron stability weights. Early Victorian. Height 58cm (63cm with electrical fitting). Width of base 16.5cm. Circa 1840. Unmarked. These lamps are being sold as decorative items only and have no electrical wiring.
Circa 1840
Luigi Sciolet
10224 Italian Antique Silver Pot
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A curious little silver container in the form of a small teapot with a serpent spout and handle, four heavy cast eagle feet, and the lid finial modelled as a swan. 19^th century. Fantastic decorative quality and heavy gauge silver. Likely to be an oil dispenser (oliera), possibly to fill something like a kettle spirit lamp. Contains 320ml. Weight 519 grams, 16.6 troy ounces. Length 18.5cm from spout to handle. Rome, Italy. Maker Luigi Sciolet. Circa 1840.
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.
1841
Edward Barnard & Sons
5284 Antique Silver Entree Dishes
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An exceptional pair of antique sterling silver serving dishes with domed covers and twist off handles. There is a crest engraved to the covers. Weight 3853 grams, 123.8 troy ounces. Height 14 cms. Base 30 x 23 cma. London 1841. Maker Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard.
1842
Joseph Willmore
8381 Antique Silver Vinaigrette
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An excellent quality antique sterling silver vinaigrette with a gilt finish. The cast cathedral top has a deep relief representation of York Minster. The reverse side has a crisp engine turned finish with a central cartouche (uninscribed). The interior is finely gilded and the grill is pierced and engraved with pluming scrolls, flowers and leaves. Weight 41 grams, 1.3 troy ounce. Height 1.2 cms. Length 4.5 cms. Width 3.2 cms. Birmingham 1842. Maker Joseph Willmore.