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What does R&B mean on silver?
The maker’s mark R&B is from the company Roberts & Belk. Originally known as Furniss, Poles and Turner in 1809, the company went through many different names until it landed on Roberts & Belk in 1864. Known for their silver flatware and cutlery, the brand became quite desirable. Shop a collection of authentic Roberts and Belk silver from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Art nouveau coffee cups set by Royal Doulton with silver holders made in 1908
By Royal Doulton, Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
A fine Edwardian silver and porcelain coffee set, hallmarked in Sheffield in 1908, made by Roberts & Belk. The set comprises six silver-gilt cup holders, six matching saucers, and si...
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Posey Holder or Tussy Mussy from 1878
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield, 1878 by Roberts & Belk, this very attractive, Victorian, antique, sterling silver Posey holder, or tussy mussy, has scroll pierced...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Electroplated and Sterling Silver Bottle Coasters
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine pair of vintage Elizabeth II electroplated silver and sterling silver bottle coasters in the William IV style; part of our electroplated si...
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Vintage 1950s English William IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1927 Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Teapot
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver teapot in the Queen Anne style, an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine antique George V sterling silver teapot has a plain panelled octagonal form onto a spreading stepped octagonal collet style foot, all in the Queen Anne style. The surface of the Queen Anne teapot is plain and unembellished. This antique teapot retains the original hinged hallmarked domed panelled cover surmounted with an impressive sterling silver urn style finial. This fine Queen Anne sterling silver teapot is fitted with the original shaped carved painted wood handle with a carved scroll style thumbpiece, scrolling lower terminal and plain sterling silver sockets. The teapot has a panelled swan necked spout, ornamented with a chased decorated scrolling design to the lip. This impressive example of antique silverware bears the retailer's mark / icon of James Dixon to the underside. Condition This antique Queen Anne teapot is an exceptional gauge of silver, fine quality and in exceptional condition. This fine example of antique teaware...
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Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Biscuit Box by Roberts & Belk, 1904
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1904 by Roberts & Belk, this stylish, Edwardian, antique sterling silver biscuit box, is cylindrical in shape, plain in style, standing on ball feet and fe...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Roberts & Belk Vintage Sterling Silver Coasters
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage George VI English sterling silver coasters; an addition to our range of collectable silver...
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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