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Antique Exeter Silver

Antique Papier-mâché & Galleried Silver Plate Serving Tray - U.K. - Circa 1880
Located in Chatham, ON
size - featuring a hand painted view of The Guildhall, Exeter - silver plate gallery and frame with
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique early Victorian sterling silver sugar tongs, Exeter
Located in NEWARK, GB
lesser seen hallmark than London or Birmingham for example. Fully hallmarked for sterling silver Exeter
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

West Country George III silver Spoon Thomas Eustace Exeter 1778.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
West Country George III silver Spoon Thomas Eustace, Exeter 1778. Old English Feather Edge pattern
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1770s English George III Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Queen Anne Provincial Britannia Silver Tankard, John Elston, Exeter, 1713
Located in Savannah, GA
A Queen Anne provincial Britannia standard silver tankard, Exeter 1713 by John Elston I. Fully
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1710s British Queen Anne Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver

Rare Pair of Exeter Sterling Silver Parcel-Gilt Georgian Berry Spoons
By William Woodman
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Georgian, sterling silver, parcel-gilt berry spoons, Exeter, England, 1830, William
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Eight Blue and White Exeter Plates
By Johnson Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight of blue and white Exeter plates. Eight white English plates with blue lattice border
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Early 20th Century English Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Goblet '1880'
By Josiah Williams & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver goblet; an
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1880s English Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Valentine Munden’s Prize Money Silver Salver, London, 1792
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This small oval George III silver salver is raised on four scroll feet with a plain field and
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1790s English Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Martin, Hall & Co. English Silver Plate Tea Set
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality English Rococo-style 6-piece Martin Hall & Co. silver plate tea/coffee set with
Category

Mid-19th Century English Rococo Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

5 dial Elegant Victorian Barometer First half of 19th century by P Corti Exeter
Located in Sweden, SE
Barometer with silvered barometer dial finely engraved, encased in a cast bezel and covered with a convex
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Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

An impressive silver gilt Lyme Regis & Charmouth Regatta Cup for 1846 presented
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An impressive silver gilt Lyme Regis & Charmouth Regatta Cup for 1846 presented by John Attwood M.P
Category

1840s English Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver

"A Perkiomen October" Hand-Colored Photograph
By Wallace Nutting
Located in Soquel, CA
. Nutting graduated from high school in Augusta, Maine. He studied at Phillips Exeter Academy, Harvard
Category

Early 20th Century Photorealist Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Oil, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

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Minton 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Fish Platter
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Exeter Silver

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19th century French cobalt blue overlay on milk glass box, thousand eye pattern with brass fittings, working lock and key.
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19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Exeter Silver

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Brass

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Ridgway Porcelain Teacup and Saucer, Blue Flowers and Gilt, Regency, Ca 1825
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1820s English Regency Antique Exeter Silver

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Coalport Porcelain Plate, Rose du Barry Pink, Fruits by Jabey Aston, circa 1870
By Coalport Porcelain, Jabey Aston
Located in London, GB
This is a very rare plate made by Coalport in about 1870. The plate has a bright "rose du barry" pink rim and beautiful fruits in its centre painted by the famous porcelain artist Ja...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

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Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Plate, Inverted Shell, Flowers, Provenance G.A.Godden Regency 1822
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a very striking and rare square dessert serving dish made by Samuel Alcock, circa 1822. The dish has a hand painted flower landscape in an unusual style. The dish has provena...
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1820s English Regency Antique Exeter Silver

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Porcelain

Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Dessert Dish
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Pottery neoclassical Greek Pattern Blue Dessert dish, circa 1810 The Spode pearlware pottery-shaped dessert Greek Pattern dish has a central panel with a horseman on a rear...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

19th Century Aesthetic Minton Dinner Plates Set
By Minton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A set of 12 dinner plates and 3 cake stands by Minton from 1874 featuring mint green borders and beautifully hand-painted butterflies. The 1874 production of these Minton dinner pla...
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Exeter Silver

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Porcelain

Rare Staffordshire Agateware Pitcher with Pewter Lid, circa 1840
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Rare Staffordshire agateware pitcher with pewter lid, circa 1840. Baluster shaped body molded overall, with vinery in greens and yellows on a blue beige and grey marbleized backgroun...
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1840s English Art Nouveau Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Pewter

Vivid Blue Turquoise Fat Lava Cyclope Pottery Vase, 1960s
By Charles Cart
Located in Kensington, MD
The distinctive glaze on this tall pitcher vase was developed by Charles Cart the founder of the Le Cyclope Pottery brand in Annecy-le-Vieux in the Haute Savoie area of France. The f...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Pottery

Set Rare Eleven (11) Minton Red Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates w/ Gold Borders
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and red floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etched bor...
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Mid-20th Century English Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage French Enamelware Pitcher, circa 1920
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage French enamelware pitcher, circa 1920. Wonderful blue spatter finish. Extra large size.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Metal

Spode New Stone China Dinner Service Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode New Stone China Dinner Service- Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504, Circa 1820 The service is decorated in an Imari pattern in iron red light and dark blue and gold of a stand ...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Exeter Silver

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Ironstone

Ceramic pitcher by Guido Gambone. Italy 1950's
By Guido Gambone
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Beautiful ceramic pitcher by Guido Gambone. Rare decoration on the body of the pitcher depicting 2 running hounds, one blue, the other brown, on light background. Glazed and cracked...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Czechoslovakian Glazed Earthenware Pitcher by Amphora, circa 1918-1939
By Amphora
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Czechoslovakian glazed earthenware pitcher by Amphora, circa 1918-1939, incised enameled pottery blue background and floral stylized decorated. Opposite curve handle and spout, the...
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Early 20th Century Czech Greek Revival Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Earthenware

Bruno Gambone Ceramic Pitcher Blue, Italy, 1958
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Bruno Gambone ceramic pitcher in blue glazed ceramic, Italy from 1958. Measures: H 23 x B 22 x D 15 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Exeter Silver

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Ceramic

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Victorian Provincial Silver Caddy Spoon, by Josiah Williams & Co, Exeter, 1875
By Josiah Williams & Co.
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Victorian Provincial silver caddy spoon, the part-fluted bowl engraved with scrolls and
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1870s English Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver

George III Sterling Silver Bright Cut Table Spoon by Richard Ferris, Exeter
Located in London, GB
Very attractive George III sterling silver bright cut table spoon. Maker: Richard Ferris. Exeter
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1790s English George III Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Antique Queen Anne Britannia Silver Lidded Tankard Exeter, 1707
By Richard Wilcocks
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
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Early 1700s English Queen Anne Antique Exeter Silver

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Britannia Standard Silver

Charles II Silver Beaker
Located in New York, NY
later engraved 'E L Pope to J S D Garrett nee Pope Exeter'.
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17th Century Great Britain (UK) Charles II Antique Exeter Silver

Charles II Silver Beaker
Charles II Silver Beaker
H 3.5 in Dm 2.5 in
Antique Silver Gilt Standing Salt English, 1550
Located in GB
An extremely rare silver gilt standing salt from the English Renaissance, circa 1550 The gilt
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16th Century English Renaissance Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Provincial Silver "Ellis Leaf" Caddy Spoon by Henry Samuel Ellis 1853
By Henry Samuel Ellis
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Victorian Provincial silver caddy spoon with elongated shell shaped bowl, the shaped handle
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1850s English Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver

Victoria Ewer
Located in Singapore, SG
A tall Victorian English sterling silver wine ewer with the unusual hallmark of Exeter. This
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1870s English Neoclassical Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver

Victoria Ewer
Victoria Ewer
H 14.97 in Dm 5.91 in
Papier-Mâché Tray Depicting 'The Nubian Giraffe'
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in London, GB
Cross, the owner of the Exeter Change menagerie who had been co-opted for his professional advice on the
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1820s English Antique Exeter Silver

Edwardian Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
reeded corners in a break arch case. Gilded, hinged bezel supporting a silvered dial, chapter ring
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Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Mahogany

Important George III Mahogany Longcase Clock, Thomas Mudge, London Circa 1765
Located in Antrim, GB
inch break arch brass dial with silvered subsidiary strike/silent dial to the arch flanked by pierced
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1760s English George III Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Brass

Exeter Antique Silver Tumbler 1878 Josiah Williams
By Josiah Williams & Co.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare exeter antique silver large tumbler cup, 1878 Josiah Williams and Co. Plain form engraved with
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19th Century European Georgian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of George 111 Silver Berry Spoons, Exeter, 1809
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique silver berry spoons made in Exeter by William Welch. These spoons are in wonderful
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver

Regency Period Old English Antique Sterling Silver Straining Spoon Exeter, 1815
By Joseph Hicks
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Exeter in 1815 by Joseph Hicks, this handsome, antique, sterling silver straining
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1810s English Regency Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Exeter. A Rare Mustard Spoon Made in Exeter in 1839 by W. R. Sobey
Located in London, GB
The mustard spoon has a fiddle pattern stem and elongated egg shaped bowl. Very well marked on the reverse. Measures: Length: 4.75 inches, 11.88 cm.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Exeter Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Ice Buckets / Pails
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver ice buckets
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1890s British Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Novelty Sterling Silver Ink Stand 'The Commissioner in Lunacy'
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Exeter in 1865 by James & Josiah Williams, this unique Antique, Victorian, Sterling
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1860s English Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Five-Piece Tea Coffee Service and Tray Martin Hall, 1874
By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This stunning English sterling silver tea and coffee service comprises of a teapot, sugar bowl
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1870s English Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver and Engraved Crystal Claret Jug Ewer Martin Hall, 1868
Located in London, GB
A large and magnificent antique Victorian Sterling Silver and engraved crystal claret jug, with
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Mid-19th Century Antique Exeter Silver

Antique Silver Plaed Tea Caddy by Martin Hall, 19th Century
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive antique silver plated tea caddy, by the renowned silversmith and retailer
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1880s English Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century English Silver Plate Ewer Lipped Tankard, Martin Hall
Located in London, GB
A very attractive silver plate ewer in the Classic English style with fabulous engraved and
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Claret Jug by Martin Hall, 19th Century
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a truly stunning English Victorian silver-plated claret jug, bearing the makers' mark of
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1880s English Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plate & Cut Glass Butter Dish Martin Hall 19th Century
By Martin Hall
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique Victorian silver plated and cut glass lined butter dish, on stand by the
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1880s English Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Pair Silver Plate Grape Scissors by Martin Hall & Co Early 20th Century
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a very lovely pair of antique Victorian silver plated grape scissors, bearing the makers
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1910s English Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Pair of Cut Glass Liqueur Decanters Martin Hall & Co, 1898
By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of antique Victorian sterling silver mounted hobnail-cut clear glass ovoid liqueur
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1890s English Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Fiddle Pattern Cream Ladle
By W. R. Sobey
Located in London, GB
A Fiddle Pattern Cream Ladle. Exeter.
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19th Century English Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs Mother of Pearl Fruit Forks Knives Spoons Etc
By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique English burr walnut boxed silver plated cutlery set with hallmarks for
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1880s English Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Chinese Export En Grisaille European-Subject Plate Lord Burghley
Located in Downingtown, PA
Burghley, later 6th Marquess of Exeter, painted in 1686. Qianlong period. Supplement to Chinese ceramics
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Paul Storr Exceptionally Fine George IV Serving Dish
Located in London, GB
Earl Ducie. He was born in 1776, educated at Eton and Exeter College Oxford, FSA 1814, FRS 1814 and
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Early 19th Century English Antique Exeter Silver

Hester Bateman. An extremely fine George III Coffee Pot by Hester Bateman.
Located in London, GB
fruitwood handle and the silver handle mouldings are also unusually decorted with beading. The front of the
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Late 18th Century English Antique Exeter Silver

Victorian Silver Sideboard Dish, John Samuel Hunt, circa 1838
By John Samuel Hunt
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century early-Victorian solid silver wall plaque / sideboard dish, impressive size and
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, Silversmiths, Exeter'. Condition This antique inkstand is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Magnificent Sideboard Dish, J S Hunt, circa 1838
By John Samuel Hunt
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century early-Victorian solid silver wall plaque / sideboard dish, impressive size and
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver

38 Stars in a Rare and Beautiful Variation of the "Great Star" Configuration
Located in York County, PA
Gilman family, originally settled at Exeter. Twenty-four members of the Gilman family received land
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1850s Antique Exeter Silver

Antique Sterling Silver 4-Piece Tea Coffee Service Martin Hall, 1872
By Martin Hall
Located in London, GB
This stunning English sterling silver tea and coffee service comprises a teapot, sugar bowl, cream
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1870s English Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Napkin Rings Martin Hall, 1915
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of sterling silver napkin rings with superb engraved decoration, in the
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1910s English Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Joseph Hicks English George III Bright Cut Sterling Silver Teaspoons, Set of Six
By Joseph Hicks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six, early 19th century sterling silver bright cut teaspoons. Showing the marks: the
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Claret Jug by Martin Hall & Co., 19th Century
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite English Victorian silver plated claret jug, bearing the makers' mark of the
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1870s English Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century English Silver Plate Lidded Ewer Lipped Tankard Martin Hall & Co
Located in London, GB
A very attractive silver plate lipped lidded tankard in the Classic English style with fabulous
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated 3 Bottle Tantalus Martin Hall Arnold & Lewis, 1880
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a truly resplendent antique Victorian silver-plated three crystal cut bottle tantalus set
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1880s English Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Pair of Silvered Bronze Seated Angels, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Fench pair of Grand Tour silvered bronze figures of seated angels, Circa 1860 in
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1860s French Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Bronze

English Bronze Sculpture “Mercy on Battlefield” (1856), Edward Bowring Stephens
Located in Shippensburg, PA
for England and the most important sculptor to come from Exeter where he was born on December 10, 1815
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19th Century English Romantic Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Victorian Silver and Enamel Exeter College Boat Club Vesta Case, 1897
By S. Blanckensee & Sons
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Victorian silver and enamel vesta case of rounded rectangular form with sprung hinged lid
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1890s English Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair George III Silver Script Cut-Out Word Wine Labels Calcavella & Frontiniac
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare and unusual pair of 18th century silver script cut-out word Wine Labels, for Calcavella
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1780s English George III Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver

George III Swing Handle Bright-Cut Sugar Basket by Henry Chawner
By Henry Chawner
Located in London, GB
Very decorative and extremely well made George III sterling silver swing-handled sugar basket. Made
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1790s English George III Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Walnut Decanter Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
. Between the two hinges on the interior is a retailer’s plaque which reads: S & F Piper Exeter
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Late 19th Century British Antique Exeter Silver

Antique Walnut Decanter Box
Antique Walnut Decanter Box
H 10 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Rare Mid-19thC Ledger Page of Convict Mugshot Photographs from Exeter City Gaol
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
mugshot photographs, to include five minors, from an Exeter Gaol administrative ledger being pages 36-39
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Paper

Heath and Wing Waywiser Six-Spoke Wheel, circa 1785
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
, Strand, London, with silvered dial divided for Furlongs and Miles, brass centre, six-spoke wheel with
Category

Late 18th Century British Antique Exeter Silver

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Exeter Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique exeter silver on 1stDibs. A piece of antique exeter silver — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique exeter silver — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each choice in our collection of antique exeter silver bearing Georgian, Victorian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. J&J Williams, Johnson Brothers and Joseph Hicks each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of antique exeter silver that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Exeter Silver?

Prices for a piece of antique exeter silver start at $147 and top out at $20,461 with the average selling for $520.

Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Exeter Silver
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
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    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.

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