Benjamin Smith II Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Antique early 19th century Georgian Monumental solid silver figural centerpiece, raised on three cast scroll and shell feet, the base is applied with a very crisp scrolling foliate decoration in relief, supporting three large and finely modelled classical female figures (the three graces), holding cast floral garlands, top basket fitted with a cut glass tazza bowl. This is a very impressive and exceptional solid silver figural centerpieces. All parts hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1822 (g), Maker's mark BS (Benjamin Smith III), retailed by Green, Ward & Company London, Fecerunt (They have done) Benjamin Smith (1764-1823) who started his career in 1790 as an apprentice to Matthew Boulton. In 1802 he began working for Rundell & Bridge the most important luxury retailer of the first half of the 19th century. Benjamin Smith was at the heart of the company, directing and training the workshops, soon working along side Paul Storr who joined the firm in 1807. His work is highly valued and renowned, a perfect example of his work is the Jamaica Service of 1803, which is now in The Royal Collection. Having collaborated with Digby Scott...

A pair of impressive Antique Victorian sterling silver wine coolers with magnificent handles shaped like grape vines and leaves. The panels of the Wine / Champagne Coolers are embell...

Made in London in 1832, this jug is both useful and ornemental. Raised on an elegant foot and fluted stem, the baluster body swells to a pounced ground repoussee with floral garlands, in turn surmounted by an acanthus band, a motif reiterated by the handle. There is an inscription around the foot that reads" A parting tribute of grateful respect and esteem to the Rev.d Mourant Brock MA from a member of his late congregation, at the Abbey Church Bath. 1854. There is a further inscription "Goldsmith to the Queen, Bath" Unusually it is offered with an oak, blue velvet lined carrying case with a campaign type countersunk handle. The recipient was born in 1802 and died in 1883. Bath was a fashionable Spa town in Somerset, much patronised by high society. The Queen mentioned could be William IV's consort, Adelaide of Saxe Meinegen but is probably Victoria Since the presentation was made 22 years after the hallmark. Benjamin Smith...

DESCRIPTION Antique early-19th Century Georgian Monumental solid silver figural centerpiece, raised on three cast scroll and shell feet, the base is applied with a very crisp scrolling foliate decoration in relief, supporting three large and finely modelled classical female figures (the three graces), holding cast floral garlands, top basket fitted with a cut glass tazza bowl. This is a very impressive and exceptional solid silver figural centerpieces. All parts hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1822 (g), Maker's mark BS (Benjamin Smith III), retailed by Green, Ward & Company London, Fecerunt (They have done) Benjamin Smith (1764 – 1823) who started his career in 1790 as an apprentice to Matthew Boulton. In 1802 he began working for Rundell & Bridge the most important luxury retailer of the first half of the 19th century. Benjamin Smith was at the heart of the company, directing and training the workshops, soon working along side Paul Storr who joined the firm in 1807. His work is highly valued and renowned, a perfect example of his work is the Jamaica Service of 1803, which is now in The Royal Collection. Having collaborated with Digby Scott...