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Georgian Silver Hester Bateman Spoon London 1774
Georgian Silver Hester Bateman Spoon London 1774

Georgian Silver Hester Bateman Spoon London 1774

By Hester Bateman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Georgian Silver Hester Bateman Spoon London 1774. Old English pattern, engraved crest. Length: 8 5

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1770s English Georgian Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georgian Silver Hester Bateman Spoon London 1784
Georgian Silver Hester Bateman Spoon London 1784

Georgian Silver Hester Bateman Spoon London 1784

By Hester Bateman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Georgian Silver Hester Bateman Spoon London 1784. Interesting as it was the first London duty mark

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18th Century George III Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hester Bateman Antique Sterling Silver Lady's Mug
Hester Bateman Antique Sterling Silver Lady's Mug

Hester Bateman Antique Sterling Silver Lady's Mug

By Hester Bateman

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

lower terminal. This antique mug was crafted by the renowned female silversmith Hester Bateman

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1780s English Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

1780s Sterling Silver Mote Spoon by Hester Bateman
1780s Sterling Silver Mote Spoon by Hester Bateman

1780s Sterling Silver Mote Spoon by Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional antique Georgian English sterling silver mote spoon made by Hester Bateman; an

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1780s English Georgian Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georgian Silver Cruet Set by Hester Bateman
Georgian Silver Cruet Set by Hester Bateman

Georgian Silver Cruet Set by Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in New Orleans, LA

Georgian silversmiths, Hester Bateman. Her signature delicate decorative elements are beautifully

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18th Century English Georgian Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Crystal, Silver

1790 English Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman
1790 English Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman

1790 English Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Hester Bateman 1790, London, sterling silver tablespoon. Old English Plain pattern. England's most

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1790s English George III Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Hester Bateman Sauceboats
Pair of Hester Bateman Sauceboats

Pair of Hester Bateman Sauceboats

By Hester Bateman

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of Sterling Silver Sauceboats Hester Bateman Hallmarked London, 1777 This exquisite pair of

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18th Century English Georgian Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hester Bateman Georgian Silver Serving Spoon London 1784
Hester Bateman Georgian Silver Serving Spoon London 1784

Hester Bateman Georgian Silver Serving Spoon London 1784

By Hester Bateman

Located in Toronto, ON

Antique 18th century Georgian Silver Serving Spoon. Made in London 1784 by Hester Bateman. The

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Hester Bateman Antique Silver

1793 Sterling Silver Cream Jug by Hester Bateman
1793 Sterling Silver Cream Jug by Hester Bateman

1793 Sterling Silver Cream Jug by Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Sterling silver cream jug by Hester Bateman, 1793, London. Handsome with fluted body & acanthus

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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

1780 Sterling Silver Master Salt by Hester Bateman
1780 Sterling Silver Master Salt by Hester Bateman

1780 Sterling Silver Master Salt by Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Sterling silver master salt by Hester Bateman, London, 1780. Star cut cobalt glass liner (old

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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

George III antique silver teapot by Hester Bateman
George III antique silver teapot by Hester Bateman

George III antique silver teapot by Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, GB

Classic late George III period antique silver teapot made by acclaimed female silversmith, Hester

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18th Century British George III Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hester Bateman Georgian Silver Teapot and stand London 1788
Hester Bateman Georgian Silver Teapot and stand London 1788

Hester Bateman Georgian Silver Teapot and stand London 1788

By Hester Bateman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Hester Bateman Georgian Silver Teapot and stand London 1788. Accompanied by a rare silver stand

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Late 18th Century English George III Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

1777 Hanoverian Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman
1777 Hanoverian Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman

1777 Hanoverian Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1777 Hanoverian pattern sterling silver tablespoon by Hester Bateman, London. Obverse period

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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

HESTER BATEMAN Wine Funnel London 1778
HESTER BATEMAN Wine Funnel London 1778

HESTER BATEMAN Wine Funnel London 1778

By Hester Bateman

Located in Toronto, ON

Antique Georgian Silver Wine Funnel, London 1778 by Hester Bateman. Hallmarked on body and funnel

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18th Century English Hester Bateman Antique Silver

Hester Bateman, Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, London 1788, Oval Shape
Hester Bateman, Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, London 1788, Oval Shape

Hester Bateman, Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, London 1788, Oval Shape

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1788 by Hester Bateman, this stylish, George III, antique sterling silver

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1780s English Neoclassical Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

1788 Old English Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman
1788 Old English Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman

1788 Old English Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1788 Old English pattern sterling silver tablespoon by Hester Bateman, London. Elegantly

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1780s English Neoclassical Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons by Hester Bateman
Set of 4 Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons by Hester Bateman

Set of 4 Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons by Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of 4 Hester Bateman sterling silver coffee spoons, London, 1786. Old English pattern. Full

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1780s English Georgian Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

1786 Old English Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman
1786 Old English Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman

1786 Old English Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1786 Old English pattern sterling silver tablespoon by Hester Bateman, London. Very fine example

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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

1783 Old English Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman
1783 Old English Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman

1783 Old English Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1783 Old English pattern sterling silver tablespoon by Hester Bateman, London. Crest of Stags Head

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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

1782 George III Period Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman
1782 George III Period Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman

1782 George III Period Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Sterling silver tablespoon by Hester Bateman, London, 1782. George III period Old English Engraved

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Late 18th Century English George III Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Georgian Silver Wine Bottle Coasters 1783 Hester Bateman
Pair Antique Georgian Silver Wine Bottle Coasters 1783 Hester Bateman

Pair Antique Georgian Silver Wine Bottle Coasters 1783 Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, GB

in 1783 by Hester Bateman. Approx. diameter - 12.2cm / 5 inches Approx. height - 2.6cm Each

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18th Century Georgian Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy by Hester Bateman
Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy by Hester Bateman

Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy by Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

by Hester Bateman; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George

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1780s British Georgian Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hester Bateman George III Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy from 1780
Hester Bateman George III Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy from 1780

Hester Bateman George III Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy from 1780

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1780 by Hester Bateman, this elegant, George III, antique, sterling silver

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1780s English Neoclassical Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hester Bateman, Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Wine Coasters, London, 1787
Hester Bateman, Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Wine Coasters, London, 1787

Hester Bateman, Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Wine Coasters, London, 1787

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman, this very attractive pair of George III, antique

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1780s English Neoclassical Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Elegant Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Hester Bateman, London 1782
Elegant Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Hester Bateman, London 1782

Elegant Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Hester Bateman, London 1782

By Hester Bateman

Located in San Francisco, CA

English Silversmiths" (see the book written by David Shure of the same title), Hester Bateman (1708-1794

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Late 18th Century English George III Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Silver

English Sterling Silver George III Hester Bateman Decorative End Meat Skewer
English Sterling Silver George III Hester Bateman Decorative End Meat Skewer

English Sterling Silver George III Hester Bateman Decorative End Meat Skewer

By Hester Bateman

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

maker's marks for highly prized and collected female silversmith, Hester Bateman, and hallmarks for London

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Late 18th Century English George III Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hester Bateman, George III Period Sterling Silver Punch or Soup Ladle, 1786
Hester Bateman, George III Period Sterling Silver Punch or Soup Ladle, 1786

Hester Bateman, George III Period Sterling Silver Punch or Soup Ladle, 1786

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1786 by Hester Bateman, this attractive, neoclassical, antique sterling

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1780s English Neoclassical Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

George III Period c. 1780 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by Hester Bateman
George III Period c. 1780 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by Hester Bateman

George III Period c. 1780 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1780 sterling silver sugar tong by Hester Bateman, England. George III period. Bright cut

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Late 18th Century English George III Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hester Bateman George III Antique Sterling Silver Teapot and Stand from 1785
Hester Bateman George III Antique Sterling Silver Teapot and Stand from 1785

Hester Bateman George III Antique Sterling Silver Teapot and Stand from 1785

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1785 by Hester Bateman, this elegant, George III, antique sterling silver

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1780s English George III Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hester Bateman - Very Rare George III Period Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1784
Hester Bateman - Very Rare George III Period Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1784

Hester Bateman - Very Rare George III Period Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1784

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1784 by Hester Bateman, this very attractive, George III period, Antique

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1780s English George III Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique George III Silver Lidded Tankard 1787 Beer Mug Hester Bateman Overstruck
Antique George III Silver Lidded Tankard 1787 Beer Mug Hester Bateman Overstruck

Antique George III Silver Lidded Tankard 1787 Beer Mug Hester Bateman Overstruck

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, GB

monogram opposite the handle. The Tankard was made in 1787 in London by Hester Bateman, and later

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18th Century English Georgian Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georgian Sterling Mug or Cann by Hester Bateman, London, 1787
Georgian Sterling Mug or Cann by Hester Bateman, London, 1787

Georgian Sterling Mug or Cann by Hester Bateman, London, 1787

By Hester Bateman

Located in Litchfield, CT

This Georgian Sterling Silver mug or cann is by the queen of silversmiths, Hester Bateman. Date

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18th Century and Earlier Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

English Sterling Geo. III "Bright Cut" Hester Bateman Hanoverian Table Spoon
English Sterling Geo. III "Bright Cut" Hester Bateman Hanoverian Table Spoon

English Sterling Geo. III "Bright Cut" Hester Bateman Hanoverian Table Spoon

By Hester Bateman

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

famous "bright cut" hand engraving. Maker: Hester Bateman, London (England's most famous and collectible

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Late 18th Century English George III Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hester Bateman, Stunning Pair of George III Period Sauce Boats, London, 1784
Hester Bateman, Stunning Pair of George III Period Sauce Boats, London, 1784

Hester Bateman, Stunning Pair of George III Period Sauce Boats, London, 1784

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1784 by Hester Bateman, this striking, George III, antique silver pair of

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1780s English Neoclassical Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

HESTER BATEMAN Geo. III Sterling Sweets or Sugar Basket with Cobalt Glass Liner
HESTER BATEMAN Geo. III Sterling Sweets or Sugar Basket with Cobalt Glass Liner

HESTER BATEMAN Geo. III Sterling Sweets or Sugar Basket with Cobalt Glass Liner

By Hester Bateman

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

). Made by the most famous and most highly collected Georgian British female silversmith, Hester Bateman

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Late 18th Century English George III Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

George III Pocket Nutmeg Grater Made in London by Hester Bateman, 1788
George III Pocket Nutmeg Grater Made in London by Hester Bateman, 1788

George III Pocket Nutmeg Grater Made in London by Hester Bateman, 1788

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare George III Pocket Nutmeg Grater made in London in 1788 by Hester Bateman. The

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18th Century English George III Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Pair of George III Silver Salt Dishes by H Bateman, 1770
Antique Pair of George III Silver Salt Dishes by H Bateman, 1770

Antique Pair of George III Silver Salt Dishes by H Bateman, 1770

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, GB

Bateman with hallmarks for 1770. This pair is masterfully crafted in sterling silver. They stand on

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1770s English George III Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Mug, 1783
Antique Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Mug, 1783

Antique Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Mug, 1783

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful antique English sterling silver mug by the celebrated silversmith Hester

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1780s English Hester Bateman Antique Silver

Antique Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Teapot Pot, 1783
Antique Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Teapot Pot, 1783

Antique Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Teapot Pot, 1783

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful antique sterling silver teapot by the celebrated silversmith Hester Bateman

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1780s English Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Mug, 1761
Antique Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Mug, 1761

Antique Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Mug, 1761

Located in London, GB

Hester Bateman. It bears the hallmarks for London 1761 and the maker's mark of Hester Bateman. This

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18th Century and Earlier English Hester Bateman Antique Silver

1740s & 1777 Matched Pair of Sterling Silver Tablespoons
1740s & 1777 Matched Pair of Sterling Silver Tablespoons

1740s & 1777 Matched Pair of Sterling Silver Tablespoons

By Hester Bateman

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Matched pair of sterling silver tablespoons by Lampfert & Bateman, London, 1740s & 1777. Crested

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18th Century English Georgian Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of 18th century silver sauce boats by Hester Bateman
Pair of 18th century silver sauce boats by Hester Bateman

Pair of 18th century silver sauce boats by Hester Bateman

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 18th century silver sauce boats by Hester Bateman circa 1788. Stunning pair of Georgian

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Old English Basting Spoon by Hester Bateman, 1785, London
Sterling Silver Old English Basting Spoon by Hester Bateman, 1785, London

Sterling Silver Old English Basting Spoon by Hester Bateman, 1785, London

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Sterling silver Old English basting spoon by Hester Bateman, 1785, London. Perhaps the most famous

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1780s English Georgian Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

HESTER BATEMAN. A George III Teapot made in London in 1778 by Hester Bateman.

HESTER BATEMAN. A George III Teapot made in London in 1778 by Hester Bateman.

Located in London, GB

The main body is modelled in the drum form and the base displays a beaded band. The sides are engraved with an upper and lower band of bright cutting enclosing engraved floral garlan...

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Late 18th Century English Hester Bateman Antique Silver

Hester Bateman Very Fine George III Teapot
Hester Bateman Very Fine George III Teapot

Hester Bateman Very Fine George III Teapot

Located in London, GB

top has a beaded rim and rises to a slightly domed hinged cover which terminates in a silver and

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18th Century and Earlier English Hester Bateman Antique Silver

Hester Bateman, Set of Four Salts, London, 1790
Hester Bateman, Set of Four Salts, London, 1790

Hester Bateman, Set of Four Salts, London, 1790

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Set of four antique 18th century Georgian silver salts. Made in London 1790 by Hester Bateman. The

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18th Century and Earlier English Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hester Bateman Rare George III Drum Mustard Pot
Hester Bateman Rare George III Drum Mustard Pot

Hester Bateman Rare George III Drum Mustard Pot

Located in London, GB

on the base and with the maker's mark and sterling mark on the cover. Many of Hester Bateman

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18th Century and Earlier English Hester Bateman Antique Silver

HESTER BATEMAN. A rare George III Wine Label made in London circa 1775 by Hester Bateman.

HESTER BATEMAN. A rare George III Wine Label made in London circa 1775 by Hester Bateman.

Located in London, GB

The Wine Label is modelled in the Goblet and Festoon style, with blue bell swags below and tied ribbons above. The label is engraved for MADEIRA with a prick dot surround. Width: 2 i...

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18th Century and Earlier English Hester Bateman Antique Silver

HESTER BATEMAN - A rare George III Caddy Spoon
HESTER BATEMAN - A rare George III Caddy Spoon

HESTER BATEMAN - A rare George III Caddy Spoon

Located in London, GB

The Caddy Spoon has a scallop shell bowl and the curved handle is decorated with bright cut and prick dot designs. The top of the stem is also engraved with a set of contemporary scr...

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18th Century and Earlier English Hester Bateman Antique Silver

Hester Bateman Very Fine and Rare George III Coffee Pot
Hester Bateman Very Fine and Rare George III Coffee Pot

Hester Bateman Very Fine and Rare George III Coffee Pot

Located in London, GB

on plate 3 and 4 of David Shure's Book, "Hester Bateman" 1959 Edition.The coffee pot stands on a

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18th Century and Earlier English Hester Bateman Antique Silver

Hester Bateman. A very unusual George III Sugar Basket
Hester Bateman. A very unusual George III Sugar Basket

Hester Bateman. A very unusual George III Sugar Basket

Located in London, GB

we have seen so much of a piece, by Hester Bateman, covered in pierced work and the design is most

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Late 18th Century English Hester Bateman Antique Silver

A George III oval Stand
A George III oval Stand

A George III oval Stand

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, GB

The Stand is oval in form and stands on four claw and ball feet. This piece has a raised rim decorated with applied beading and a very crisp set of hallmarks on the reverse.

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18th Century and Earlier English Hester Bateman Antique Silver

Hester Bateman. A George Iii Heraldic Wine Label Made In London
Hester Bateman. A George Iii Heraldic Wine Label Made In London

Hester Bateman. A George Iii Heraldic Wine Label Made In London

Located in London, GB

The Label is modelled in the Heraldic style with bright cut borders and an oval cartouche above, which is engraved with a contemporary Lion Rampant Crest. This piece is engraved for ...

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1770s British Hester Bateman Antique Silver

Rare George III Drum Mustard Pot Made by Hester Bateman
Rare George III Drum Mustard Pot Made by Hester Bateman

Rare George III Drum Mustard Pot Made by Hester Bateman

Located in London, GB

The Mustard Pot is beautifully modelled in the "Drum" form, with a slightly spreading base and beaded rim. The sides are pierced with bands of vitruvian scrolls, vertical pails and f...

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18th Century English Hester Bateman Antique Silver

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