F. B. Thomas & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

A magnificent Antique solid Silver Centrepiece created in the style of a classic 1780's Georgian Epergne. This Silver Epergne has a large central basket and four smaller baskets, all...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation bowl; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation bowl has a circular panelled form onto a plain circular domed spreading foot. The panels of this impressive bowl are embellished with embossed and chased decorated floral sprays alternating with wildlife scenes depicting snakes, squirrels and birds, in addition to chinoiserie style figural ornamentation. Each illustrative panel incorporates a floral design to the lower portion; one remains vacant to the upper portion forming a vacant cartouche. The upper segment of each panel is ornamented with an alternating panel of chased geometric quatrefoil and twisting decoration. The upper rim of this impressive Monteith style bowl has a plain incurved border. The bowl is supported with a plain circular domed foot encircled with applied moulded decoration to the rim. The underside of the bowl bears the retailer's mark 'Thomas, 153 New Bond St', in addition to the full hallmarks. This exceptional example of antique silverware has been crafted by the same maker and in the same style as the bowl A4964, and they would sit very well together as a graduating pair. Dimensions: Diameter of rim: 22cm/8.7". Diameter of foot: 14cm/5.5". Height: 14.7cm/5.8". Weight: 29.3 troy ounces/910g. Maker: F B Thomas...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Old English Bead pattern flatware service for twelve persons boxed, an addition to our Victorian flatware collection. The pieces of this magnificent antique Victorian English sterling silver flatware set for 12 persons are crafted in the Old English Bead pattern. The anterior and posterior surface of each piece is encompassed with an impressive paralleling double struck bead decorated border. The anterior surface of each fork and spoon handle is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a demi-lion holding a cross crosslet fitchy. The anterior of each fork handle and the reverse of each spoon handle features a pip to the terminal, in addition to each spoon featuring a rounded heel to the reverse of the bowl. This Victorian flatware service consists of 108 pieces: Basic service: 12 table knives. 12 table forks. 12 table/soup spoons. 12 dessert knives. 12 dessert forks. 12 dessert spoons. 12 fish knives. 12 fish forks. 12 teaspoons. This impressive service benefits from a fine and impressive solid sterling silver fish service, crafted by C J Vander Ltd in Sheffield, 1967. The fundamental pieces of flatware have been crafted by the London silversmith Francis Boone Thomas of F B Thomas...