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What does R&B mean on silver?
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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.
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Antique George V Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service (1928)
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver four piece tea and coffee set; part of our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique sterling ...
Category
Vintage 1920s English 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...
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Teapot by Roberts & Belk Ltd
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver teapot made by Roberts & Belk Ltd; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver teapot has a plain paneled rounded form onto a spreading octagonal base.
The paneled surface of the teapot is plain and unembellished, with swept shoulders an applied moulded border to the upper rim.
This Roberts and Belk silver...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Waiter by Roberts & Belk Ltd (1972)
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver waiter; an addition to our silver dining collection.
This vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver waiter has a circular shaped form.
The surface of this item of vintage silverware is plain and unembellished.
This swept Chippendale style shaped border is ornamented with applied moulded decoration to the rim.
The tray is supported by three impressive cast volute scrolling feet.
Condition
This vintage waiter...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Other Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Caster by Roberts & Belk Ltd.
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver sugar caster in the Art Deco style; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This fine antique George V sterling silver sugar caster has a tapering cylindrical form onto a plain circular spreading foot.
The surface of the caster is plain and unembellished.
The sugar caster retains the original hallmarked bayonet fitted cover, encircled with bands of pierced geometric triangular motifs in the Art Deco style.
The cover is surmounted by an iconic Art Deco style tapering cylindrical sterling silver finial...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, 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...
Category
Vintage 1950s English William IV Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver


