Although little information exists about London silversmith Charles Stuart Harris, his exquisite sterling silverware and serveware — the ornate and distinctive bowls encircled with chased scrolling leaf decoration, the platters featuring Vitruvian scrollwork, the centerpieces with their leaf-capped and scrolled arms he designed as well as those produced by the family firm C.S. Harris & Sons Ltd. — is a testament to an age of refinement and elegance.
Harris was from a family of silversmiths active in London in the mid-19th century. In 1817, the firm now known as C.S. Harris & Sons Ltd. was founded by John Mark Harris, a spoon maker. His son, John Robert Harris, took over the family company in 1843, listed as a silver spoon and fork manufacturer.
Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware, as well as tea sets, had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice.
Around 1852, the business passed to Charles Harris, who was registered as an electroplater and gilder, a maker of spoons and forks as well as a silversmith. At first, under Harris, the family firm continued as a manufacturer of spoons and forks; however, they later expanded into making cutlery and flatware.
By 1881, the company was formally registered under Harris’s name — Charles Stuart Harris — and it earned a reputation for its utilitarian flatware. In 1897, when the business became known as C.S. Harris & Sons Ltd., they were listed as manufacturers and dealers in gold and silverplate. By this time, the company produced additional furnishings and objects such as serveware, candle holders and tea caddies. They also retailed in wire and lace, silver and gold diamond jewelry and watches.
It is said that by 1900, C.S. Harris & Sons Ltd. sent more silver to London’s Assay Office to be hallmarked than any other silversmith company. Shortly after the turn of the 20th century, Harris retired. In 1933, C.S. Harris & Sons Ltd. merged with I. Freeman and Company.
Today, items produced by Harris remain highly coveted by collectors of Victorian and Edwardian sterling silverware and decorative objects.
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Large antique sterling silver trophy made in 1923 by Charles Stuart Harris
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1923 by Charles Stuart Harris, this attractive, George V period, Antique Sterling Silver Trophy, features sunken fluting, acanthus detailed loop handles, and ...
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Victorian English Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl by Charles Stuart Harris
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation bowl made by Charles Stuart Harris; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This impressive a...
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Antique English Edwardian Regency Revival Sterling Silver Salver Tray
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver salver. Made by Charles Stuart Harris & Sons in London in 1908. Round with solid well. Tapering and pierced shoulder with applied swags, vases, and laur...
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Charles Stuart Harris Victorian Sterling Silver Cream and Sugar Presentation Set
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver cream and sugar presentation set made by Charles Stuart Harris - boxed; part of our silver teaware collection. This fine antique Victorian sterling silver afternoon teaware set consists of a sugar bowl, a cream jug, six teaspoons and a pair of sugar tongs. The cream jug and sugar bowl have a circular rounded form and ornamented with embossed and chased segmented floral and leaf motifs. The cream jug is fitted with a C scroll handle accented with a figurehead ornamentation. Both the cream jug and sugar bowl retains the original gilt interior. Each teaspoon has been crafted in the Old English pattern. The anterior surfaces of the teaspoon handles and the bridge of the sugar tongs are embellished with panels of bright cut engraved scrolling leaf decoration, accented with star motifs and incorporating a bead bordered vacant oval cartouche. This impressive cream and sugar set is fitted to the original fine and impressive hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, which secures with a push fit catch. The interior of the box bears the mark ‘By Appointment, Elkington & Co, Manchester’ beneath a Royal coronet amidst the initials VR. This afternoon tea service was made by the renowned London silversmith Charles Stuart Harris. Condition The pieces of this antique cream and sugar...
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Large Antique Sterling Silver Swing Handled Cake Basket Georgian Style 1912
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique Solid Silver Basket in a classic Georgian Style. This Silver Swing Handled Basket in of notably impressive weight and size. Following the Georgian Style and mad...
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$10,106
Victorian Silver Jardiniere
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, GB
An large antique Victorian sterling silver jardiniere with blue glass liner. The shaped dish is pierced all-over; has a beaded border...
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Stunning Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Basket or Centrepiece, London 1905
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1905 by Charles Stuart Harris, this attractive, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Basket, is wonderfully decor...
Sterling Silver
$10,106
Victorian Silver Jardiniere
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, GB
An large antique Victorian sterling silver jardiniere with blue glass liner. The shaped dish is pierced all-over; has a beaded border...
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Victorian Sterling Silver Cream Jug and Sugar Bowl
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver cream jug and sugar bowl; an addition to our silver teaware co...
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$1,613
H 3.75 in W 4.53 in D 3.15 in
Handsome Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Scuttle - London 1905 J. Evans
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1905 by John Evans, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Scuttle, is plain in design. The sugar scuttle measures 3...
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La Pierre Sterling Silver Compote
Located in East Hampton, NY
La Pierre sterling silver pierced compote.
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Victorian Style Sterling Silver Grape Shears
By Israel Freeman & Son Ltd. 1
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Victorian style grape shears, Sheffield, England, 1938. "Fox and Grapes" motif on each handle. One of the cutting "blades" has ...
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19th Century Signed Tiffany Vine Pattern Sterling Silver Bowl
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in Savannah, GA
This delightful vine pattern sterling silver bowl by Tiffany features a daisy motif around the top side rim, and is monogrammed Margaret Foster Smith 1893. The piece is marked on the...
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Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, Chester Hallmark 1931
By Jay Richard Attenborough & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Chester in 1931 by Jay, Richard Attenborough & Co. Ltd., this charming, Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, is of traditional form, and features gadroon borders and a pul...
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English Victorian Silver Gallery Tray
Located in New York, NY
Marked: London, 1896. Maker: J.N. Mappin.
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Antique Art Deco Gorham Large Oval Sterling Silver Serving Tray
By Gorham CO.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique presentation oval serving tray was made by the Gorham Company of the United States in approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. This heavy and substantia...
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Antique English Sterling Silver Card Case - Victorian - 1899
By Matthew John Jessop
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and highly decorative Victorian sterling silver card case with a central raised cartouche to the centre, both back and front. Surrounding this cartouche is a plethora of ...
Sterling Silver
$5,832Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 9.25 in D 4.5 in
Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884
By Walter Thornhill & Co 1
Located in Bath, GB
An example we have never seen in ever before making it a particularly rare, fun and special piece. Made from solid English sterling silver, it is fixed with four castors on the un...
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Sterling Silver Tray
By Graff, Washbourne & Dunn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful sterling silver tray has a reticulated border and a fluted rim. It has a pedestal so it’s propped off the surface. It is an octagon shaped...
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$895
H 6 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in
Antique English Sterling Silver Georgian Engraved Sugar Basket Bowl London 1790
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian sterling silver engraved sugar basket/bowl, London, circa 1790. The sugar basket of helmet shape & fitted with a swing handle, the basket is rasied on a flare...
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19th Century S. Kirk & Son Repoussé Sterling Silver Salver
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This elegant late 19th century silver salver was made by Baltimore, Maryland based silver manufacturer, S. Kirk & Son. The piece features an ornate chased floral shoulder finished wi...
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H 14.97 in W 10.04 in D 5.71 in
Elegant Victorian Sterling Silver Trophy Cup by Charles Stuart Harris, 1898
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, London
Make a bold and timeless statement with this impressive Victorian sterling silver trophy, hallmarked in London in 1898 by the celebrated silversmith Charles Stuart Harris. With its c...
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Sterling Silver Jug
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, GB
This beautiful and elegant English silver jug was made by the eminent London silver firm of Charles Stuart Harris in 1890. The style is neoclassical and the height to the top of the ...
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Antique English Sterling Silver Basket London 1888 Charles Stuart Harris
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique English sterling silver basket London 1888 Charles Stuart Harris. The sweet basket of oval form, with pierced and embossed decoration, with an app...
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H 7.49 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
Harp Handled Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Bowl, London 1903 C. S. Harris
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Charles Stuart Harris, this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Bowl, stands on a pedestal base, and features harp handles and reed detailing...
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Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Monteith Bowl - London 1896
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1896 by Charles Stuart Harris, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Bowl, features a shaped rim, and sunken and swirled fluting to the body. The bowl me...
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H 2.56 in W 22.84 in D 13.98 in
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Gallery Tray, London 1900 by C. S. Harris
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1900 by Charles Stuart Harris, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Gallery Tray, features a pierced and decorative gallery border, and an engraved crest ...
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H 1.58 in Dm 9.26 in
Antique Britannia Standard Silver Strawberry Dish - London 1917 C. S. Harris
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1917 by Charles Stuart Harris, this striking, Antique Britannia Standard Silver Strawberry Dish, has a gilt interior, and lobed sides. The strawberry dish mea...
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H 7.88 in W 10.44 in D 5.32 in
Victorian Britannia Standard Silver Pair of Candlesticks - 1874 C. S. Harris
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1874 by Charles Stuart Harris, this wonderful pair of Victorian, Antique Britannia Standard Silver Candlesticks, are a fine reproduction of a form found durin...
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H 4.34 in W 3.75 in D 3.55 in
Queen Anne Design Half Fluted Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, 1894
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1894 by Charles Stuart Harris, this attractive, Victorian, Antique sterling silver tea caddy, features half f...
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Sterling Silver Fruit Tazza / Dish, Antique Edwardian
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver fruit tazza / dish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Edw...
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Galleried Tea Tray, 1898
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver galleried tea tray; an addition to our Victorian teaware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tray has a plain oval form. The surface of the tray is encircled with an exceptional band of bright cut engraved scrolling leaf decoration, incorporating vase and floral arrays, in addition to trellis style textures; this ornamentation composes a shaped cartouche to the centre. This broad shaped border is further embellished with simplified leaf designs to the outer circumference. The central cartouche displays the contemporary engraved bright cut engraved crest of an ape sejant and guardant collared and chained, holding in the arms a young ape. The hallmarked deep galleried border of this tray is embellished with pierced decorated floral motifs and urn style vases...
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Antique Edwardian Monteith Style Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, antique Edwardian English sterling silver Monteith style presentation bowl; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This magnifice...
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