George Adams Platters and Serveware

A very fine George II silver salver or tray of large shaped circular form. A cast and applied shell and scroll gallery, with the plain central plate engraved with a vacant rocaille c...

Hallmarked in London in 1792 by James Young, this elegant George III antique sterling silver tray is of an oval form featuring a plain, polished centre embellished with a fine engrav...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver straight Military Thread & Shell pattern flatware service made by George Adams; an addition to our flatware collection. The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian straight sterling silver canteen of cutlery has been crafted in the Military Thread and Shell pattern. The surface of each handle is embellished with a paralleling thread decorated border accented with a shell design to the terminal. The reverse of each spoon bowl is ornamented with a thread decorated rounded heel. This Military Thread and Shell pattern cutlery set consists of 109 pieces: Basic service 18 table forks 18 table spoons 24 dessert forks 23 dessert spoons 21 teaspoons Additional pieces Soup ladle Pair of serving spoons Runcible/serving spoon Caddy spoon The pieces of this service have been crafted by the collectable, renowned silversmith and flatware maker George Adams of Chawner & Co in 1863; eleven of the dessert spoons bear a subtly different size to the remaining twelve, this does not detract from the service. This antique flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing. Note: Due to the nature of this service it can be determined it was made for military use. Each piece would have been embellished with an engraved crest which has since been removed; there remains minor signs of the engraving to some pieces. "Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year. Condition This thread and shell pattern cutlery set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The pattern decoration has sympathetic wear in keeping with age and use. Each piece shows minor signs of an erased engraved crest. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all very clear; there is some wear to some marks, in keeping with age. Dimensions Table fork 21cm/8.3" Table spoon 22.2cm/8.7" Dessert fork 18cm/7.1" Dessert spoon 17.5cm/6.9" Teaspoon 14.9cm/5.9" Soup ladle 33.8cm/13.3" Serving spoon 29.2cm/11.5" Runcible spoon...

A total of 35 pieces of early Victorian sterling silver English flatware by George Adams, London, dated 1878 in a very rare pattern. Ornately decorated an...

Hallmarked in London in 1773 by John Deacon, this pair of antique, George III, sterling silver entree dishes are oval shaped with a beaded border and hinged handles. The entree dish ...

Early 19th century handled large plate in the famous "Caledonia" pattern by Adams of Staffordshire. This one is particularly wonderful in that it is in brown transfer...

An unusual Antique George I Serving Spoon and Marrow Scoop in one. Made in London, England in 1716. Makers Mark unclear. Approx. Weight - 72g Approx. Length - 28.3cm Approx. Width ...

A large and impressive George II octagonal silver salver with pie crust edge and shell decoration. The central plate engraved with cornucopia of fruits and flowers amidst patterned arabesques. The centre engraved with an armorial beneath a crown. The whole standing on four scrolling leaf capped feet. Marked to the underside for London 1738 by specialist salver maker John Tuite. This is a large and impressive early Georgian silver...

A rare George I sterling silver marrow scoop, showing an elongated bowl at either end of the flattened stem - the heel on the underside of the larger bowl showing a 'rat tail' elemen...

Hallmarked in London in 1772 by Hannam & Crouch, this exceptional, George III, antique sterling silver salver, features a shaped gadroon border, an engraved crest to the centre, and ...

Hallmarked in London in 1810 by John Crouch II, this impressive, George III sterling silver tray is of substantial size and elegant form. The tray is rectangular with rounded corners...

Hallmarked in London in 1912 by George Howson, this handsome, George V, Antique Sterling Silver Salver, features a shaped reed border and stands on four scroll feet. The salver measu...