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  • 1725

    William Atkinson

    10407 George I Antique Silver Teapot

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    A fine little bullet shaped teapot of globular form with a plain body, straight spout, and wooden handle. Excellent quality and good gauge silver. Lovely patina and traces of the original hammered finish. Contains 550ml. Weight 352g, 11.3 troy oz. Height 11.6cm (to top of handle). Spread 20.2cm. London 1725. Maker William Atkinson. Sterling silver.

  • 1829

    Thomas Wimbush

    10406 George IV Antique Silver Soup Tureen

    £12,500

    An outstanding antique silver tureen with matching domed cover. Large and impressive; excellent size for serving soup, casseroles and vegetables. Fantastic weight and very fine quality. The oval bellied shape is applied with stunning cast silver handles and oak and acorn foliate shaped feet; the lid handle is cast in the form of a lion rampant. Hand engraved armorials to the front and reverse of the body and lid for the Honorable East India Company and the Bosanquet family. Heavy gauge silver. Good colour. Weight 4,735g, 152.2 troy oz. Spread across handles 43cm. Height 26cm (total, 23cm (top of handle). London 1829. Maker Thomas Wimbush. Sterling silver.

  • 1715

    Richard Bayley

    10409 George I Antique Silver Chocolate Pot

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    A full size early English silver chocolate pot with a domed lid and fruit wood side handle. The top finial is detachable so that the chocolate can be stirred by inserting a swizzle stick. The pot can also be used for serving coffee. Lovely elegant plain style, simple reed borders, and with the desirable octagonal shape. Hand engraved to the front is a beautiful armorial within a cartouche flanked by cherubs and topped with a bowl of fruit. Contains 1000ml. Weight 846 grams, 27.2 troy ounces. Height 25.2cm. Diameter of base 12.3cm. Spread 21.5cm. London 1715. Maker Richard Bayley. Britannia standard silver, high grade 95,8% purity.

  • 1699 - 1702

    Thomas Parr

    10415 William III Antique Silver Chocolate Cup

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    A charming little collector’s item. This antique silver mug dates from the early 1700’s and has a plain form with straight tapering sides. The dark wooden side handle indicates that the cup was intended for a hot beverage such as chocolate, a fashionable drink at this time. Made of unusually heavy gauge, hand beaten silver, the mug is very sturdy and usable. Hand engraved to the front is a family crest. Contains 290ml. Weight 179g, 5.75 troy oz. Height 8cm. Diameter 6.6cm (top), 7.3cm (base). London 1698/1702. Maker Thomas Parr I. Britannia standard silver, high purity 95.8%. Scratchweight 5=14.

  • 1657

    Edward Treen

    10416 Commonwealth Antique Silver Beaker

    £10,750

    A superb antique silver cup dating back to the turbulent mid 1600’s. Of tapering cylindrical form it has a flared rim and simple foot wires. Hand engraved to the top with a band of strapwork interspersed with foliate and scroll motifs. The front is stipple engraved with initials ‘MT’. Fine patina and hand beaten finish. Contains 350ml. Weight 177g, 5.6 troy oz. Height 10.6cm. Diameter of top 8.3cm. London 1657. Maker Edward Treen. Sterling silver.

  • 1712

    James Rood

    10417 Queen Anne Antique Silver Milk Jug

    £3,950

    This charming little antique milk jug dates to the beginning of the 1700’s. With its simple plain design and carved wooden handle, it has a good weight and nice colour. Owner’s initials “GAM” to the base. This is one of the earliest forms of milk jug and the style is very much like a contemporary coffee pot. Contains 310 ml. Weight 448 grams, 14.4 troy oz. Height 17.2cm. Spread 14cm. London 1712. Maker James Rood. Britannia standard silver, high purity 95.8%.

  • 1716

    George Gillingham

    10418 George I Antique Silver Snuffer Tray and Scissors

    £8,750

    It’s unusual to find a completely matching candle snuffer set from this early date, particularly with these attractive features. The scissor stand has an hour glass form, with the flat teardrop handle and small ball feet similar to early chambersticks of that date. The candle douter and wick trimmer has a simple open and shut mechanism and retains the original steel cutting plates, the pointed end was used to loosen and remove candle stubs from the socket. Both pieces bear the attractive hand engraved crest of a stallion horse.

  • 1680

    Ralph Leake

    10419 Pair of Charles II Antique Silver Boxes

    £10,750

    An outstanding pair of 17th century silver toilet boxes of octagonal form with pull off lids. Good size and weight. The charming decoration is a superb example of the flat chased chinoiserie style popular in the late 1600’s. Each box depicts a different scene incorporating two Chinese figures within a backdrop of architectural ruins and exotic plants and birds. At this date boxes of this type would have originally been part of an extensive toilet service. Weight 738g, 23.7 troy oz. Width 13.7cm, 5.4 inches. Height 7.2cm, 2.8 inches. London 1680. Maker Ralph Leake. Sterling silver.

  • 1691

    John Duck

    10420 William and Mary Antique Silver Beaker

    £7,750

    A superb 17th century antique silver cup of tapering form cylindrical decorated with an exuberant floral design typical of the second half of the 1600’s. Prick engraved “1691” below the rim. An attractive feature is the domed leather presentation casket (circa 1780), the swivel hooks made of silver, the underside covered in marbled paper.  Contains 200ml.
    Weight 3.8 troy oz, 119g. Height 9.3cm, 3.5ins. Diameter 15.25cm, 6 ins. London 1691. Maker John Duck, well known for his fine period beakers. Sterling silver.

  • 1716

    Joseph Bird

    10422 George I Antique Silver Taperstick

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    A delightful little antique silver taper stick of plain early design with knopped, faceted, baluster stem on a raised octagonal foot. Cast silver. Hand engraved to the front of the foot is a family crest. The straight lined octagonal shape is a rare and desirable feature. Weight 84 grams, 2.7 troy oz. Height 11.5cm, 4.5ins. Base diameter 7.2cm, 2ins.
    London 1716. Maker Joseph Bird. Marks. Stamped underneath with a full set of English silver hallmarks. Britannia standard silver, purity 95.8%.

  • 1678

    Thomas Roman

    10421 Charles II Antique Silver 2 Handled Cup

    £8,750

    This beautiful chinoiserie silver cup must be almost unique. The body is raised from sheet and has simple strap handles and an incised, reeded neck. This is similar in form to the earliest type of mug which was only made during a short period at the last quarter of the 17th century. The cup (or porringer?) is made completely by hand, and has a gilt silver finish. The body is stunningly decorated with a hand chased chinoiserie scene depicting exotic birds and plants in a tropical forest. Weight 254grams, 8.1 troy oz. Height 11cm (top of handle), 10.5cm (top of neck). Spread across the handles 18.5cm. Diameter 10.3cm. London 1678. Maker Thomas Roman. Sterling silver.

  • 1710

    Edward Cornock

    10423 Queen Anne Antique Silver Tobacco Box

    £2,750

    A charming early English silver box of plain oval form. The pull-off cover with a large, crisp armorial within a decorative cartouche for Harrington quartering Moodie (Mudie). This style was popular from the mid-17th century up until the reign of George I. Weight 122g, 3.9 troy oz. Length 9.2cm. Width 7.4cm. Height 2cm. London circa 1710. Maker Edward Cornock.
    Britannia standard silver, high purity 95.8%.

  • 1686

    Clemont Stoner

    10425 James II Antique Silver Caster

    £6,750

    It’s rare to find such an early example of this large size and weight. The late 17th century silver muffineer is in the traditional lighthouse design and has a bayonet fitting, typical of these very early casters. The base is plain styled with a broad gadroon band, the top is simply pierced, the holes are quite large as crushed loaf sugar was still in use at this early date. Hand engraved to the front is an armorial crest with initials below. Weight 381g, 12.2 troy oz. Height 20cm, 8ins. Diameter 9.6cm, 3.75ins. London 1686. Maker Clemont Stoner. Sterling silver.

  • 1693

    William Gamble

    10426 William and Mary Antique Silver Tazza

    £11,750

    A majestic early English silver footed salver with a broad gadroon border to the top and foot. Large size and very impressive. To the centre is a large contemporary, hand engraved armorial within plumage feathers. Good patina and charming traces of the original hand-beaten finish. Weight 821g, 26.4 troy oz. Height 8.2cm, 3.5ins. Diameter 33.6cm, 13.25ins.
    London 1693. Maker William Gamble. Sterling silver.

  • 1866

    Edward Barnard & Sons

    10428 Pair of Antique Silver Tea Caddies

    £3,750

    A stunning pair of rectangular silver tea caddy boxes with deep, crisp, embossed decoration of flowers and foliate scrolls. The caddies have sliding tops and bases; the hinged top finials are in the form of a leaf. Total weight 763g, 24.5 troy oz. Height 13cm (11cm with leaf finial folded), 5.1/4.3ins. Base 8.7cmx6.2cm, 3.4×2.4ins. London 1866. Maker Edward and John Barnard. Sterling silver.

  • 1689

    Benjamin Pyne

    10427 William and Mary Antique Silver Monteith Bowl

    £8,950

    An attractive early English silver punch bowl from the late 1600’s having a castellated top with cherub heads; the circular foot with a bold gadrooned border. Good gauge silver. The body decoration, typical for a monteith of the late 17th century, has a series of asymmetrical lobed panels intersected by spiral flutes of matted background which closely resemble cornucopia. Weight 1100g, 35.3 troy oz. Diameter 28.8cm. London 1689. Maker Benjamin Pyne, a well known maker of the period. Sterling silver.

  • Circa 1707

    John Fawdery I

    10430 Queen Anne Antique Silver Caster

    £850

    A charming little antique silver spice caster of lighthouse form from the early 1700’s period with gadroon borders and bayonet fitting. Dinky small size. Hand engraved to the front is a bird crest over a coronet. Weight 67g, 2.1 troy oz. Height 9.5cm, 3.7ins. London circa 1705. Maker probably John Fawdery I. Britannia standard silver 95.8% purity.

  • 1695

    John Laughton

    10433 William III Antique Silver Candlesticks

    £10,750

    A superb pair of early English desk candlesticks with square bases and lobed, gadroon decoration. The applied lion masks are extremely charming. The technique of making cast silver sticks was introduced into England circa 1685 and this is one of the early designs. Excellent quality and heavy gauge of silver. Total weight 750g, 24.1 troy oz. Height 15.5cm. Base 10.7cm. London 1695. Maker John Laughton. Sterling silver. 17th century.

  • 1694

    John Laughton

    10432 William III Antique Silver Candlesticks

    £10,750

    A superb pair of early English desk candlesticks with square bases and lobed, gadroon decoration. The applied lion masks are extremely charming. The technique of making cast silver sticks was introduced into England circa 1685 and this is one of the early designs. Excellent quality and heavy gauge of silver. Total weight 750g, 24.1 troy oz. Height 15.5cm. Base 10.7cm. London 1694. Maker John Laughton. Sterling silver. 17th century.

  • 1721

    Abraham Buteux

    10434 George I Antique Silver Teapot

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    An exquisite little early English silver teapot of pear shape, with octagonal curved spout and wood scroll handle. Good gauge silver. Hand engraved to the front within a decorative cartouche is a large contemporary armorial for the Shuckburgh baronetcy. Early teapots were of small capacity because of the rarity of tea. Early teapots were of small capacity because of the rarity of tea. Contains 450 ml. Weight (including handle) 383 grams, 12.3 troy oz. Height 14.5cm, 5.7ins. Spread 18cm, 7ins. London 1721. Maker Abraham Buteux. Sterling silver.

  • 1678

     

    10435 Charles II Antique Silver Tankard

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    An exceptional example of early English chinoiserie silver. A finely engraved tankard with the flat hinged lid and “S” scroll handle typical of the period. Large size and good heavy weight. The body and lid are beautifully flat chased in the Chinese style with oriental figures, a snake-coiled fountain, a temple and exotic birds all within a fantastical forest landscape. The plain scroll handle is pricked with initials “B.I.M”. Contains 1500 ml. Weight 804g, 25.8 troy oz. Height 17.7cm (to top of thumb piece), 7ins. Spread 19.5cm, 7.7ins. Diameter 14cm (top), 5.5cm. London 1678. Maker “RH”. Sterling silver.

  • 1749

    James Morrison

    10436 George II Antique Silver Basket

    £1,750

    A delightful little miniature George II silver swing handled sweetmeat basket of oval form. Very small size. The quality is excellent with heavy gauge silver and good colour. The handle and border are expertly cast with finely executed shell, scroll and flower decoration. The body has pierced lattice design, the centre hand engraved with an armorial within a decorative cartouche. The cast feet have interesting figural face masks standing on shell feet. Weight 316g, 10.1 troy oz. Height 12.2cm, 4.8ins (total including handle), 4.8cm, 1.9ins (basket only). Top measures 14.8cm, 5.8ins x 12.7cm, 5ins. London 1749. Maker James Morrison. Sterling silver.

  • 1716

    Pierre Platel

    10438 George I Antique Silver Teapot

    £4,950

    A fine and rare early English silver teapot of bullet form with a simple ring foot and carved wooden fruit wood handle and finial. Lovely plain shape with a straight spout and small size. Early teapots were of small capacity because of the rarity of tea. Contains 550ml. Weight 461g, 14.8 troy oz. Height 11cm, 4.3ins. Spread 20cm, 7.8ins. London 1716.
    Maker Pierre Platel, Huguenot maker and master to Paul de Lamerie. Britannia standard silver, 95.8% purity.

  • 1691

    Simon Thriscross

    10439 William and Mary Antique Silver Tazza

    £2,950

    A beautifully proportioned antique silver footed salver of plain, compact form decorated with a broad gadroon edge to both top and foot. This salver is made of heavy gauge silver and feels good in the hand. To the top is a hand engraved armorial crest. Weight 327g, 10.5 troy oz. Diameter 20cm, 7.8ins. Height 5.3cm, 2ins. London 1691. Maker Simon Thriscross. Sterling silver.

  • 1736

    Peter Archambo

    10445 George II Antique Silver Candlesticks

    £9,750

    A magnificent pair of heavy cast candlesticks with super quality decoration overall. The broad, square shaped bases have a central circular well, each of the four corners being applied with a rococo cartouche; two containing a coat of arms, the remaining two with the mask of a woman with a headdress and a man with a moustache and turban. The columns are skilfully decorated with face masks and shell corners. Total weight 1,764g, 56.7 troy oz.
    Height 22.2cm, 8.74ins. Width of base 14.5cm, 5.7ins. London 1736. Maker Peter Archambo.
    Sterling silver.

  • 1686

     

    10444 James II Antique Silver Chocolate Pot

    £22,500

    This is one of the earliest surviving English chocolate pots and has the rare early baluster form derived from Chinese porcelain. The wooden C-scroll side handle is mounted with applied silver strapwork and topped by a baluster finial. The pull off lid, shaped like the top of a ginger jar, is attached to the handle by a chain and the urn finial can be removed to insert a swizzle stick in order to stir the chocolate. Hand engraved around the base is a historical interest inscription and below the handle there are contemporary initials “ED” surrounded by mullets. A particularly charming feature is the pierced grill inside the spout which has sixteen inverted hearts. Total weight 673g, 21.6 troy oz. Height 19.1cm, 7.5ins. London 1686. Maker TEB. Sterling silver.

  • 1811

    John Houle

    10446 George III Antique Silver Tureen

    £7,850

    A highly desirable antique silver soup tureen with twin handles and matching cover. The attractive oval form has gadroon borders; the body is raised on 4 cast silver feet in the form of lion’s masks with charmingly naïve expressions and the lid is surmounted by a large decorative finial in the form of a pomegranate. Hand engraved to the front and back is an armorial within a large cartouche. The lid has a lizard crest to both sides. Heavy gauge silver. Good colour. Weight 4,199g, 135 troy oz. Spread across handles 36.4cm, 14.3ins. Height 24cm, 9.4ins. Top measures 31cm x 20.3cm. London 1811. Maker John Houle.
    Sterling silver.

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