Antique Solid Sterling Silver 'Castle Top' Dish/Pin Tray, Windsor Castle - 1843

We are delighted to offer this wonderful Victorian solid silver 'castle top' cigar/cheroot case made by one of, if not the best, box make of the 19th century: Nathaniel Mills of Birm...

We are delighted to offer this Magnificent solid silver Georgian tray/salver made in Dublin 1833 by James Fray. The salver presents an array of remarkable and striking features suc...

We are delighted to offer this majestic Georgian solid silver toast rack made in London 1827 with marks of William Elliott. Featuring a distinguished elegant design and impressive...

We are delighted to offer this handsome pair of Georgian solid silver salvers/trays made in London, 1781 with the marks of Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp. Understated elegance, subtle...

We are delighted to offer this fine and exquisite pair of early Victorian solid silver tea spoons made in London 1842 with the maker's mark of Sebastian Crespell. The pair features a highly ornate and desirable 'naturalistic' design with the entirety of the spoon-shaped as a leaf and branch. Intricate engravings on the leaf bowls and the realistic form of the stem/branch indicate a high level of craftsmanship and artistry by the silversmith. Upon close inspection, the asymmetric and naturally flowing design is further apparent and is a delightful touch. Not only are these spoons practical for a wide variety of uses from tea to desserts, but are a modest yet discerning addition to any collection or interior decor for a sophisticated and nature-inspired look. The pair is gilded with a yellowish/lemon hue that has been worn and patinated in a very attractive colour/tone. A full set of English hallmarks are present on the reverse side of the bowl. SIZE Size (cm) L:10cm W:2cm Size (inches) L:3.93 W:0.78 Weight: 41.8 grams (1.34 Troy oz) the pair CONDITION Good Condition - The spoon is in great antique...

We are delighted to offer this stunning example of Victorian solid silver sugar tongs/nips made by a fine maker; Francis Higgins in London 1859. The tongs are decorated with the na...

A fine antique Victorian silver castle-top vinaigrette, has a waisted bag form, chased foliate scroll decoration on a matted background, the hinged cover with a view of the castle wi...

A fine antique Victorian silver Castle-top vinaigrette, has a waisted bag form, chased foliate scroll decoration on a matted background, the hinged cover with a view of the castle wi...

Antique Victorian 925 sterling silver embossed card case, featuring Windsor castle relief. A Victorian silver card case with a 'castle-top' design, crafted by Edward Thomason in 18...

A fine antique Victorian silver Castle-top vinaigrette, has a waisted bag form, chased foliate scroll decoration on a matted background, the hinged cover with a view of the Crystal Palace great exhibition 1851 the fine silver gilt interior with a pierced and engraved foliate grille, with a chain and ring attachment. Maker: John Tongue, Birmingham, 1851 Weight: 18.5g " The Great Exhibition of 1851 was held in London inside an enormous structure of iron and glass known as the Crystal Palace. In five months, from May to October 1851, six million visitors thronged the gigantic trade show, marvelling over the latest technology as well as displays of artefacts from around the world. The stunning display of inventions, works of art, and objects collected in distant lands was something of a precursor of a World's Fair. In fact, some newspapers referred to it as such. And it had a definite purpose: the rulers of Britain intended to show the world that technology was bringing uplifting changes to society and Britain was leading the race into the future. The idea of the Great Exhibition originated with Henry Cole...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver castle top card case depicting Royal Windsor, an addition to our range ...

Nathaniel Mills castle-top card case, depicting St Paul’s Cathedral London, in high relief. The card case is shaped in a rectangular form with the view surrounded by scroll, flowerhead and foliate decoration on a matted ground. The reverse is decorated in a similar fashion to the front, around a shaped cartouche engraved with "N.M'. St Paul's is not a view which is seen often on card cases, especially in high relief. Nathaniel Mills was the finest maker of this type of card case. Weight: 72.4g Nathaniel Mills: The founder of brand name, Nathaniel Mills, the elder registered the maker's mark at the Birmingham Assay Office in 1803 while being a partner in "Mills and Langston, Jewellers Northwood". In 1825, he registered his own mark "N.M" within the rectangle and started to produce silverware. He became especially recognizable for his objects of vertu, such as well-constructed silver and gold boxes...