Hilliard & Thomason Centerpieces

Hallmarked in London in 1931 by William Bruford & Son, this very handsome, Sterling Silver Trophy, is in the Art Deco taste, with striking handles, and a...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1898 by Alexander Clark, this very handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Trophy, is in the Neoclassical Revival style, with bead...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1885 by W. W. Harrison, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Mirror Plateau, stands on 3 feet, a...

Sterling silver cup, turquoise enamels encrustation. Stamps: Bagués, others illegibles. Weight: 878 grms Barcelona, circa 1950.

Ver large and impressive antique silver plate trophy cup, "Liberty Cartridge Company's Trophy Longest Straight Run, 1913, Western Connecticut T...

A Rare and Historic 1859 Elkington Silvered Bronze Victorian Centerpiece with Cut-Glass Bowl. Presenting a magnificent Victorian silvered bronze centerpiece of unmatched rarity and importance, crafted by the renowned Elkington Mason & Co., Birmingham, in 1859. This exceptional work, complete with its original cut-glass bowl, epitomizes 19th-century British craftsmanship and artistry. Hallmarked to the base, this centerpiece showcases intricate sculptural details, embodying a high level of technical prowess and aesthetic refinement characteristic of Elkington's celebrated works. The centerpiece's striking design features three meticulously rendered figures—a young hunter, a friar, and a fishmonger—each embodying elements of Victorian life and industry. At their feet, a loyal spaniel and various game highlight the naturalistic approach to the composition, enhanced by the masterful chasing and dynamic form. This sculptural ensemble rests on an elaborately decorated base, exuding both grandeur and narrative depth. Adding profound historical value are two engraved plaques. The first, dated “January 28, 1859,” reads: “Presented to William Johnson Esq. as a token of respect & esteem by the workpeople in the employ of Messrs Richard Johnson & Brother, Manchester.” The second, an inscription from 1941, states: “Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers, Alias Wire Workers of the City of London, Presented by Arthur Laurence Johnson M.A., Grandson of William Johnson, both Wire Workers, with his Daughter Eleanor Morton Johnson, a Freeman of the Company, to commemorate his Mastership 1941-42.” These inscriptions chart a rich lineage, connecting the Johnson family to pivotal moments in industrial history. William Johnson, alongside his brother Richard, assumed leadership of a wire-drawing firm in 1838, which would later become Richard Johnson & Nephew Ltd. Their contributions included providing galvanized armored wire for the historic 1857 transatlantic telegraph cable...

Rare vintage Ralph Lauren Art Deco style silver plate trophy urn / vase / compote. No monogram or engraving. Marked at base. Dimensions: 13...

Victorian neoclassical sterling silver epergne. Made by Charles Stuart Harris in London in 1895. Central oval frame with pendant leaf garland threaded through fixed rings and support...

Pair of English Victorian (Dated 1865) silver plated centerpieces with camels kneeling on the tripartite base beneath a cut-glass dish (PRICED AS Pair)

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1925 by Walker & Hall, this handsome, Sterling Silver Trophy Cup, features scroll handles, and a horse and jockey finial. Th...

Partially gilt sterling silver two-handled trophy cup by Edinburgh-based, Scottish silversmith Wilson & Sharp, which operated a store with luxury goods since the early 19th century. ...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1873 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece, is modelled as a gentleman holding a greyhound and standing u...