John Emes was a British engraver and watercolor painter. Emes was born on December 30, 1762, to William Emes, a landscape gardener from Mackworth near Derby. He is best known for his engraving of the picture by James Jeffreys, The Destruction of the Spanish Batteries before Gibraltar. The etching for this is dated 1786 and it was published in October 1789 by Emes and Elizabeth Woollett, the widow of William Woollett. Emes was also a watercolor painter and executed tinted drawings of views in the Lake District and elsewhere, some of which he exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1790 and 1791. There are three watercolor drawings by Emes in the Print Room at the British Museum. One of them is a large drawing representing The Meeting of the Royal Society of British Archers in Gwersyllt Park, Denbighshire, the figures in this are drawn by Robert Smirke RA and it was afterward engraved in aquatint by Cornelis Apostool. A set of sixteen views of the lakes in Cumberland and Westmorland, drawn by John Smith and John Emes, were engraved in aquatint by Samuel Alken and these were incorporated into Thomas West's, Guide to the Lakes. Emes also engraved some views of Dorsetshire. His collection of prints was sold on March 22, 1810, after his death.
Rare neoclassical sterling silver 'Double Beaker' made by John Emes London 1798
By John Emes
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1798 by John Emes, this very handsome, and rare to find, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Double Beaker, features reed detailing and gilt interiors....
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Antique Sterling Silver Butter Shells / Dishes by John Emes
By John Emes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver butter shells/dishes made by John Emes; an addition to our din...
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$6,216
H 10.04 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Pair of Georgian Cast Silver Candlesticks, London 1757 by John Cafe
By John Cafe
Located in Cornwall, GB
A very good pair of George III cast silver table candlesticks of shell and scroll decoration to a square shaped base. The stem with a circular knop and a fluted rectangular knop. Rop...
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$1,800
H 5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Very Fine Mid 18th Century George III Sterling Silver Gravy Boat, London, 1761
By Walter Brind
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine & generously proportioned mid 18th century Georgian sterling silver gravy boat, showing foliate embossed motifs and a blank cartouche, affixed with an impressive double-s...
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$1,800
H 0.5 in W 8.5 in D 1 in
A Rare George I Sterling Silver 'Rat-Tail' Marrow Scoop / Spoon, London 1721
By William Spackman
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
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...
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1810s Austro-Hungarian Silver Beaker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian silver beaker, an addition to our continental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Austro-Hungarian silver beaker has a plain cylindrical, tapering form. The upper portion of the beaker is encompassed with two bands of tooled decoration above the contemporary engraved initial 'V' beneath a coronet to one side. The base of this Austrian silver beaker retains the silversmith's center punch mark. The hallmarks to this impressive antique beaker...
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17th Century German Silver Beaker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 17th century German silver Beaker made in Augsburg; part of our continental silverware collection This exceptional antique 17th century silver beaker...
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Victorian Sterling Silver Double Coaster Trolley
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver double coaster trolley; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This magnificent, fine and impressive antique silver coaster trolley has been crafted in the form of a carriage. The body of each coaster is embellished with fine and impressive cast scrolling fruiting vine decoration extending to the upper shaped rim; this ornamentation includes vines, foliage and grape clusters. The body of each exceptional coaster is further embellished with three contemporary bright cut engraved crests, each depicting an armoured arm embowed beneath a coronet. The pair of fine and impressive coasters are set upon an undercarriage which is fitted with impressive cast spoked wheels; the exceptional larger rear wheels indicate the fine quality of this superior example. The anterior portion of this exceptional double coaster trolley has been designed to pivot on an axle; the trolley is fitted with a swivelling handle, enabling the magnificent example to be rolled and turned. This double coaster trolley retains the original turned oak wood bases. These magnificent antique silver carriage...
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$3,937 / set
H 3 in W 5.5 in D 2.25 in
Set of Four George III Salt Cellars Made in London by Peter Podio, 1799
Located in London, GB
A very unusual set of four George III Salt Cellars made in London in 1799 by Peter Podio. The Salt Cellars stand on a square pedestal foot which rises to a boat shaped body, with re...
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$6,561
H 6.75 in W 8.1 in D 3.5 in
George III Combination Argyle/Teapot Made in London in 1805 by John Emes
By John Emes
Located in London, GB
A RARE GEORGE III COMBINATION ARGYLE/BACHELOR TEAPOT MADE IN LONDON IN 1805 BY JOHN EMES. This piece stands on an oval, stepped, pedestal foot decorated with reeding. The oval vase shaped body rises to a reeded rim and is engraved with a contemporary Crest. The domed, pull-off, cover terminates in a ball finial and this piece has an elegant swan neck spout and fruit wood handle. The interior displays a conical central section, with cap, for filling with hot water or coal, so that the heating element would keep the sauce warm. This piece is unusual, as the central heating section can be removed, so that it could be used as a bachelor coffee pot. This piece is in excellent condition and is well marked on the base, cover, conical section and its cap. John Emes was a prolific, very fine, silversmith whose work shows a taste for elegant design and fine finish. He had workshops at Amen Corner...
Antique Victorian John Samuel Hunt Sterling Silver Gilt Beaker
By John Samuel Hunt
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver gilt beaker by John Samuel Hunt; an addition to our ornamental silverware col...
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Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Beaker by Paul Storr
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver gilt beaker made by Paul Storr; an addition to our continental silverware collection. ...
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$16,298 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Ionic by John Polhemus Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 62 Pieces Rare
By Tiffany & Co., John Polhamus
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Ionic by John Polhamus, circa 1860 sterling silver flatware set, retailed by Tiffany & Co., 62 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dessert Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 7 7/8" ...
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H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
George III Period Pair of English Sterling Silver Goblets, London 1802 J. Emes
By John Emes
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1802 by John Emes, this handsome pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Goblets, are elegant in design, featuring engraved crests to each, reed de...
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H 4.73 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
George III Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, London 1805 by John Emes
By John Emes
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1805 by John Emes, this very handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, is plain in style, st...
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18th Century George III Sterling Silver Wine Coasters by John Emes
By John Emes
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1798 by John Emes, this striking, George III, antique, sterling silver pair of wine Coasters, feature bright cut engraved and pierced decoration, engraved cre...
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H 3.94 in Dm 5.91 in
George III Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Wine Coasters by John Emes in 1804
By John Emes
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1804 by John Emes, this attractive pair of George III, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, feature engr...
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Sterling Silver Wine Funnel
By John Emes
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1805 by John Emes, this fine George III, antique, sterling silver wine funnel is plain in style, featuring reed bor...
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Antique George III Sterling Silver Salts by John Emes
By John Emes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver salts made by John Emes; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection. These fine antique George...
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