20th Century Edwardian Sterling Silver Drinking Compendium

A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver sugar caster, an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver sugar caster has a baluster form onto a circular domed spreading foot. The upper and lower portions of this piece are embellished with embossed and chased bead and scroll decoration accenting concave bordered, fluted decoration all in a spiral design. The sugar caster retains the original hallmarked screw fit cover, embellished with pierced decoration incorporating chased and embossed bead and scroll decoration, the screw fit attachment indicates the fine quality of this piece. The cover is further ornamented with a gadroon decorated border to the rim and is surmounted by a fine and impressive scroll decorated shaped baluster style finial. The foot of this piece is embellished with embossed and chased stylized fluted decoration in a spiral design. Condition This antique sugar caster...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver presentation cup; an addition to our presentation silverware collection This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver cup has a plain circular bell shaped form to a knopped pedestal onto a circular spreading foot. The lower portion of the body is encircled with embossed fluted decoration in a swirl design, accented with alternating terminals. The upper portion of the body is embellished with an undulating band of embossed and chased scrolling leaf ornamentation paralleling the fluted decoration. The foot of this early 20th century silver cup is...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver jewelry box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique silver jewelry box, in sterling standard, has been modelled in the form of a dressing table. The surface of this Edwardian jewelry box is plain and embellished with two applied sterling silver balls to the anterior convex arched surface, replicating the details of the draw handles. The original hallmarked hinged cover is plain and parallels the shape of the body, opening to reveal the original segmented velvet interior. The weighted base of this exceptional antique box retains the original leatherette covering to the underside. The box is supported by four subtly tapering pillar style legs Note: The majority of such boxes have a wood lining to the interior; it is a sign of quality when boxes have unlined interiors in addition to a solid silver cover. Condition This antique silver box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The box has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The original interior and leatherette covering have wear in keeping with age and use. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Edwardian jewelry...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver two handled drinks tray; an addition to our silver tray collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver tray...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver asparagus tongs; an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver asparagus server tongs have a rectangular rounded shaped form. The surface of the blades are embellished with a impressive bright cut engraved simplified scrolling leaf decoration with a suspended leaf festoon accented with a central floral motif. The plain tapering handle is embellished with an applied reed bordered stylised bud motif, reflecting a classic King's shape design. The interior of the blades, stems and bridge are plain and unembellished. The pinching action of these sterling silver asparagus tongs is guided by a plain hallmarked cylindrical support to the lower portion of the blades; this hallmarked silver dowl indicates the high quality of the piece. Condition These antique asparagus server...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver Hanoverian Rat Tail pattern soup ladle; an addition to our silver cutlery collection. This exceptional Edwardian sterling silver soup ladle has been crafted in the Hanoverian Rat Tail pattern. The anterior surface of the handle terminal features a pip; the reverse surface is plain apart from the feature hallmarks. The reverse of this impressive example of antique silverware features a rat tail to the rounded bowl. Condition This antique sterling silver soup ladle...

Squeezer in sterling silver. The top is hinged with the bottom. The body is rounded and the handle is made with two solid sterling silver bars. In the lower part it has been embos...

Italian sterling silver stand made in the 80s of the last century. The structure of the object is very simple, with a smooth double-stepped base. In the stem of the base, small l...

Completely handmade sterling silver egg cup. The body is formed by a smooth round base and the upper part also round with a hollow for the egg...

Deeply engraved and highly chased plumage, the neck fully arched to form a handle. Apparently unmarked, but tested for sterling.

New York by Gorham early 20th century chocolate pot in sterling silver This piece of timeless beauty is made in silver sterling, with an ebonized wooden handle. A delicate bellfl...

Pair of Gorham sterling silver-gilt salt cellars, early 20th century.