Sterling Silver Wine Taster, Antique Charles II

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver wine cooler made by William Bateman II; an addition to our antique wine and drink related silverware collection This magnificent antique William IV sterling silver wine cooler has a circular campania shaped form onto a circular spreading foot. The surface of the cooler is embellished with exceptional cast and applied fruiting vine ornamentation, accented with grape clusters and three-dimensional leaf designs. The body is further ornamented with large acanthus leaf designs, encompassing the underside of the bulbous portion. This antique wine cooler is fitted with an exceptional pair of cast silver handles realistically modelled in the form of interlacing vines; this is a continuation of the fruiting vine decoration to the body. This exceptional William Bateman wine cooler retains the original, hallmarked detachable liner and push fit cover. The sterling silver torus-shaped cover is ornamented with an applied moulded border to the rim. The surface of the lining is plain and embellished with a contemporary engraved crest of an eagle displayed supporting in the dexter claw a staff erect, thereon hoisted a pennon forked and flowing to the sinister with the lettering 'Per sinum Codanum' - Through the Gulf of Cadonus*. This magnificent cooler was crafted by the renowned and collectable London silversmith William Bateman II. Such wine coolers of this design are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. * This heraldic marking pertains to the Graves-Sawle family, with the motto representing Graves. Condition This antique silver William Bateman wine cooler is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast and applied decoration is very sharp and the engraved crest is very crisp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are clear in keeping with age and location. The part hallmarks to liner and cover are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique barware...

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An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver wine goblets; an addition to our range of wine and dr...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver goblets; an addition to our range of wine and drink related silverware. These exceptional antique George III English sterling silver goblets have a plain circular bell shaped form to a waisted pedestal onto a circular foot and square foot. The upper rim of each body is embellished with a bright cut engraved band of floral and foliate ornamentation. The circular feet are ornamented with bands of tooled decoration. Each square foot is accented with a simplified pin struck border. Condition These antique goblets...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Charles II English sterling silver baby porringer; part of our collectable silverware co...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver bottle holder or coaster, an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver bottle holder or coaster has a plain cylindrical form to a domed spreading circular base. The undulating rim is encompassed with an applied moulded border. This impressive example of antique silverware is fitted with two shaped upturned handles with lobed shaped sockets. This impressive coaster retains the original turned pear wood base. The holder is fitted with green baize to the underside. Condition This antique bottle holder...

A George VI sterling silver wine taster with London hallmarks, and by Charles Boyton with facsimile signature. The surface of the bowl has a hammered finish, sitting on a circular base. Assay: - .925 (Sterling Silver). Date: - 1939. Engraving: - N/A. Maker: - Charles Boyton. Measurement: - The bowl measures 1.9 cm (height) x 10.8 cm x 9 cm (bowl diameter). Weight: - 60.3 grams / 1.94 troy ounces. Condition: - The wine taster...

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A Mexican Peso dated 1924 is embedded in the cup of this sterling wine taster. Marked: Sterling, Hecho en Mexico, 925, J.V.P. and Tane. The length includ...

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Large sterling silver with gold wash interior / exterior design details and side handles wine cooler or ice bucket. The cooler is in great antique condition. Minor wear consistent wi...