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1571
James Feake
9918 Elizabeth I Silver Chalice
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A rare early English chalice dating to the reign of Elizabeth I. A very early date and in very good condition. With straight tapering sides, slightly flared at the top, and would originally have had a cover (paten). Hand beaten finish as you’d expect at this date. The single hatched band of decoration is well executed and the definition is very good. There is applied wire ornament to the stem, the foot has a second band of hatched engraving. Contains 180 ml. Weight of chalice 190 grams, 6.1 troy ounces. Chalice dimensions – height 15.3cm, diameter of top 7.7cm. Extremely good silver marks for London 1571. Maker probably James Feake. Sterling silver.
1796
Henry Nutting
9917 George III Silver Tea Caddy
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A very elegant antique sterling silver tea caddy of oval form with a hinged lid. Beautifully hand engraved with bands of bright cut engraving and classical flower and swag decoration. The lid has a flush inset hinge. To the front is a decorative cartouche containing a monogram in old fashioned script. Weight 399 grams, 12.8 troy ounces. Top 13.5 x 8.8cm. Height 16cm. London 1796. Maker Henry Nutting.
1818
Edward Farrell
9916 Regency Silver Coffee Pot
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An outstanding quality antique silver coffee pot of gourd form, the body depicting Dutch tavern scenes after David Teniers, deeply chased in relief. Made by Edward Farrell, one of the most innovative silversmiths of the day. The fabulous spout, in the form of a dragon with outstretched wings, is very rare and unrecorded. The drunken revellers are drinking, playing music and dancing in the company of serving wenches, dogs and a caged bird. The lid finial depicts a man reclining with his dog, drinking and smoking a long pipe. This very heavy pot weighs 1394 grams, 44.8 troy ounces. Height 25.5cm. Spread 22.5cm. London 1818. Maker Edward Farrell.
1757
John Langland
9914 George II Silver Mug
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English provincial silver. An antique silver mug of plain straight sided design with a simple scroll handle and hand engraved lion crest to the front over a decorative monogram. Small size. Contains 225 ml. Weight 181 grams, 5.8 troy ounces. Height 9cm. Diameter 6.5cm (top), 8.1cm (base). Newcastle 1757. Maker John Langland. Sterling silver.
1931 - 1967
Adolph Barsach Davis
9911 Antique Silver Kingfishers
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A stunning pair of antique silver model birds with the familiar pointed beaks and compact body of this popular fisher bird. Beautiful modelling. Good weight and colour. Total weight 384 grams, 12.3 troy ounces. Height 10.3cm. Spread 16.2cm. English silver import marks. London 1931 and 1967. Importer Adolph Barsach Davis and “JMR”. Sterling silver.
1741
Elizabeth Godfrey
9910 Set of 4 George II Antique Silver Candlesticks
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An exceptional set of antique silver candlesticks in the French Huguenot taste. Fine quality and made of heavy gauge cast silver. The early rococo style bases are decorated with seashells, flowers and scrolls. Total weight 2,444 grams, 78.5 troy ounces. Height 20.3cm. Diameter of base 12.3cm. London 1741. Maker Elizabeth Godfrey.
Circa 1920

9909 Art Deco Silver Lorgnette
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A stylish antique silver folding magnifying glass or eyeglass, the handle and frame decorated with engine turning and art deco motif. The lorgnette is operated by a spring clip at the bottom of the handle. Length 11.8cm. 935 grade silver. Probably German. Circa 1920.
1850
Aaron Hadfield
9908 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery
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A large set of 18 knives and 18 forks with elegant plain styled silver blades. Dessert cutlery. The real mother of pearl handles have ornate silver ferules with cross hatch decoration. Engraved to each handle is a boars head crest. Original solid wood box with blue velvet interior and a pull out tray. Knife 20.8cm. Fork 17cm. Sheffield 1850. Maker Aaron Hadfield. Sterling silver.
1680
Thomas Cory
9904 Charles II Silver Bowl
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An early English silver side handled porringer (or bleeding bowl) of plain circular form and shallow bellied shape. Small proportions and very charming with the original hand beaten finish. A useful serving bowl, handy for nuts and sweets.The handle is prick marked “I*C 1681 M”. Weight 104 grams, 3.3 troy ounces. Diameter 10.4cm. Height 3.6 cm. Spread 15.4cm. London 1680. Maker Thomas Cory. Sterling silver.
Circa 1701

9903 Antique Silver Armorial Beaker
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A very interesting antique silver cup of tapering form and plain style. Simple shape with bright gilt bands to the rim and base, and gilded interior. Good gauge silver and weight. The base is beautifully engraved with an armorial dated 1701, possibly a town arms. Engraved initials to the front. Contains 350 ml. Weight 136 grams, 4.3 troy ounces. Height 9.2cm. Diameter 8cm (top), 6.3cm (base). Unmarked silver. Continental. Circa 1701.
1766
William Cafe
9900 Pair of George III Antique Silver Chambersticks
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It’s very rare to find a chamberstick complete with the original snuffer scissors, let alone a matching pair! These elegant antique silver chambersticks have plain classic styling, bead borders and a plain C scroll handle with a thumb piece. To the front of the pan is a hand engraved armorial crest. The candle nozzle is detachable and the snuffer has a little side handle. The snuffer scissors, also known as a wick trimmer, are part made of silver, and part iron. Total weight of silver 743 grams, 23.8 troy ounces. Height 10.3cm. Diameter 15cm. London 1766. Maker William Café, particularly known for his cast candlesticks. Sterling silver.
1819

9898 George III Silver Salvers
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A good pair of antique silver salver of plain design with a shaped border and on scroll feet. With a large hand engraved armorial within a decorative cartouche. Ideal size for use with small objects such as glasses and bottles. Total weight 999 grams, 32.1 troy ounces. Diameter 21cm. Height 2.0cm. London 1819. Maker “W.B”. Sterling silver.
Circa 1770
Charles Mullen
9897 Antique Irish Silver Salver
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An attractive antique silver salver with a beautifully cast and pierced border with flowers, berries and leaves. To the centre is a hand engraved coat of arms surmounted by a lion crest. All raised on 4 decorative feet. Weight 363 grams, 11.6 troy ounces. Diameter 21.4cm. Height 3.6cm. Irish silver stamps. Maker Charles Mullin. Dublin circa 1770. Sterling silver.
Circa 1700

9895 Antique Silver Wine Taster
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A rare early antique silver wine taster of simple plain form in the shape of a flat bowl with a raised central dome. Very charming with the original hand beaten silver. At a later date the reverse side has been gilded for use as a trencher salt and the crest of a beaver holding a fish hand engraved to the front. Weight 78 grams, 2.5 troy ounces approx. Height 2.1cm. Diameter 11.47cm. Unmarked silver. Circa 1700. Probably English.
1781
Patrick Robertson
9893 George III Scottish Silver Teapot
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Excellent quality antique silver teapot of globular form on a pedestal foot. Very attractive design. The deep chased decoration to the upper body has flower and foliate swags. The rococo design cartouche to the front contains a hand engraved armorial. Contains 850 ml. Total weight 636 grams, 20.4 troy ounces. Height 18cm (to top of finial). Spread 24.8cm. Diameter 13.5cm approx. Edinburgh 1781 Maker Patrick Robinson. Sterling silver.
1892
Francis Webb
9892 Antique Silver Pencil
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An antique silver propelling pencil, would have originally hung on a lady’s chatelaine or gentleman’s watch chain. Hexagonal shaped body with hand engraved decoration around the outside. The top is inset with a coloured stone. The central sliding band extends & retracts the internal pencil mechanism. Fully hallmarked on the side of the body. Length 3.9cm (closed), 5.3cm (extended). Birmingham 1892. Maker Francis Webb. Sterling silver.
Circa 1880

9891 Antique French Gilt Metal Magnifying Glass
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A decorative antique eye glass or monocle with a decorative handle. Can be worn on a chain. Length 7.7cm. Width 3.8cm. Gold cased (gold on metal probably brass). Unmarked. French. Circa 1880.
1692
John Richardson
9890 William and Mary Chinoiserie Silver Beaker
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An early English antique silver beaker of plain tapering design with simple foot wires. Dating from the late 1600’s. Compact size. Charmingly decorated with a band of hand chased decoration of birds and foliage in the Chinese style known as “chinoiserie”. To the front there is a hand engraved prick dot design containing “F.S” and the date 1693. Excellent patina and hand beaten finish. Contains 160 ml. Weight 74 grams, 2.3 troy ounces. Height 8.1 cm. Diameter 7.2cm. London 1692. Maker John Richardson, a prominent cup and tankard maker known for chinoiserie silver. Sterling silver.
1911
Cohen & Solomon
9887 Antique Silver and Enamel Box
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An excellent quality little silver box with hinged lid and gilt interior. Very small size. The top bears a decorative scene of a castle or mansion, probably Haddon Hall, in a forest setting, the sky is represented in green enamel. Weight 64 grams, 2 troy ounces. Top measures 4.7.x 3.2cm. Height 1cm. London 1911. Maker probably Cohen & Solomon. Sterling silver.
Circa 1890

9886 Antique Enamel Opera Glasses
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An attractive pair of antique opera glasses made of gilt brass metal and enamel. The binocular tops and extension knob are made of real mother of pearl. The scarlet red enamel barrels each have a large hand painted portrait of a young woman, the flower head and foliate edged cartouche is painted in gilt and silver leaf. Measures – width 10cm, closed height 4.9cm, extended height 6cm. French. Circa 1890. Retailer’s mark for Chevalier, Paris.
1676

9885 Charles II Beaker
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An early English antique silver beaker of plain design with simple foot wires. Hand engraved around the top and middle body is a band of hatched foliate decoration, a decoration popular from the Elizabethan period through to this date. Contains 300 ml. Weight 143 grams, 4.5 troy ounces. Height 10.2cm. Diameter of top 8cm. London 1676. Maker “BM” within a heart shaped shield (Jacksons page 141). Sterling silver.
1777
Robert Hennell I
9881 George III Silver Wine Coasters
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A very pretty pair of antique silver bottle stands with pierced silver borders and solid hardwood centres. Simple elegant design with bead borders, foliate swags and classical motifs. To the front there an oval cartouche containing the letter “F” engraved. Height 3.4cm. Diameter 12cm. London 1777. Maker Robert Hennell I. Sterling silver.
1845
Joseph Angell
9880 Victorian Silver Butter Dish
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An attractive covered silver butter dish (or jam dish) with pretty pierced gallery and removable glass liner. The lid is mounted with a pair of doves sitting on a nest with 2 eggs. Weight 361 grams, 11.6 troy ounces. Height 13cm. Diameter 12cm. London 1845. Joseph Angell I & Joseph Angell II. Sterling silver.
1803
Thomas Wallis II
9879 George III Silver Basket
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An elegant antique silver swing handle basket of oval form with reed borders. Lovely classical style. The body has a scalloped edge and a broad band of hand engraved decoration of flowers and leaves. Suitable for bread, cakes and candy, flowers and fruit. Weight 833 grams, 26.7 troy ounces. Length 36cm. Width 25cm. Height 11cm (without handle), 26.5cm (to top of handle). Initials engraved to the top of the handle. London 1803. Maker Thomas Wallis II. Sterling silver.
1734
John Richardson
9878 George II Silver Coffee Pot
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A good plain style antique silver coffee pot with straight tapering sides, a shallow domed lid, and a shaped ivory handle. Uninscribed. Good gauge silver and excellent colour. Contains 1050 ml. Weight 917 grams, 29.4 troy ounces. Height 23cm. Spread 21cm. Diameter of base 11.7cm. London 1734. Makers mark “R.I”, mark not in register, possibly John Richardson I. Sterling silver.
1770
Sarah Buttall
9877 George III Silver Sweetmeat Basket
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A very pretty antique silver swing handle basket of small size. Possibly a Georgian epergne basket. Attractive cutwork design decorated with flowerheads and other motifs. Cast and pierced handle. Weight 111 grams, 3.5 troy ounces. Height 5.2/12.8cm. Length 15.2cm. Width 12.5cm. London 1770. Maker Sarah Buttall. Sterling silver.
Circa 1680

9876 Antique German Silver Wine Taster
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A charming little 17th century silver dish with scalloped sides and shaped side handles. With a gilt finish inside and to the outside top rim. The centre is embossed throughout with shells, flowers and fruits. Weight 158 grams, 5 troy ounces. Top measures 16.5 x 12.5 cm. Width across handles 16.1 cm. Height 3.1 cm. Continental silver marks stamped by the handle. Probably German. Circa 1680.
1750
John Harvey I
9874 George II Antique Silver Plates
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A fine pair of antique silver second course plates of good weight having classic shaped gadroon borders. Hand engraved to one side of the rim with the coat of arms for the Egerton family, to the other side with the crest of 3 arrows. Plates of this date will have come from a large and important table service. Total weight 1550 grams, 49.8 troy ounces. Diameter 28.5cm. London 1750. Maker probably John Harvey I. Sterling silver.
1819
George McHattie
9873 George III Antique Silver Cup and Cover
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A magnificent Scottish silver presentation cup and cover of campana form. Large enough to take a bottle. Magnificent original gilded interior. Acanthus leaf decorated throughout, the stylish curved handles finish with a bacchanalian face mask below, the body has an ornate band of foliate scrolls interspersed with Scottish thistles. To the front and reverse are 2 large panels with a presentation inscription for the Great Yarmouth Rifle Volunteer Corp “Ladies Challenge Cup”. Weight 2309 grams, 74.2 troy ounces. Height 25.5cm (without lid) 33cm (with lid). Diameter 16.5cm. Spread across handles 29cm. Edinburgh 1819. Maker George McHattie. Sterling silver.
1806
John Emes
9872 George III Silver Tea Caddy
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An unusual antique silver tea caddy box of curved rectangular form. Lovely classic style. This is a double caddy designed for both black and green tea. Beautifully engraved to the lid and body with leaf borders and a thick band of foliate scrolls with interspersed flowerheads. To the front is a monogram in old fashioned script. The fixed carrying handle has a reed and acanthus decoration. The unusual double opening lid has an inset hinge and there is a lock to either side. Key provided. Weight 661 grams, 21.2 troy ounces. Height 12.2 cm, 19.6 cm to top of handle. Top measures 15.5 x 12.2 cm. London 1806. Maker John Emes. Sterling silver.
1715
Francis Plymley
9871 George I Silver Teapot
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A fine antique silver bullet shape teapot. Britannia standard silver. Lovely plain, globular form, with a straight spout and wooden handle. Very small size. This is a very early teapot. To the front is a hand engraved crest. A charming feature is the shaped little swivel nut seen below the lid finial. Contains 400 ml, 14 fluid ounces which is about 2 cups. Weight 224 grams, 7.2 troy ounces. Height 11cm. Spread 19.5cm. Diameter of base 6.4cm. London 1715. Maker Francis Plymley.
1855
Daniel & Charles Houle
9869 Antique Silver Bear
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A superb antique silver standing cup in the Renaissance style modelled in the form of a standing bear with outstretched paws. The interior of the removable cast head, and the jewelled collar, are gilded. This delightful animal is beautifully modelled and engraved, the quality is very realistic. Weight 257 grams, 8.2 troy ounces. Height 18cm. Diameter of base 9.6cm. London 1855. Maker D & C Houle, (Daniel & Charles Houle, important silversmiths, sons of the famous silversmith John Houle). Sterling silver.