John Mewburn

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy by Henry Chawner; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver tea caddy has an oval form. The surface of the tea caddy is encompassed with bright cut engraved fabric swag designs and floral festoons, suspended from impressive spiralling foliate anchor-points accented with pensile bud designs. Each spiralling motif flanks a shield shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initials 'WM' and surmounted with a ribbon style bow. The upper and lower portions of the body are encompassed with engraved bands of chevron style decoration, in addition to an applied bead decorated border. This antique silver tea caddy...

Large Georgian-style sterling silver serving tray. Made by Frank Smith in Gardner, Mass. Round with molded curvilinear ogee-arch piecrust rim. A nice traditional piece in the aptly n...

An exceptional, fine and impressive 19th Century antique George IV English sterling silver teapot; an addition to our silver teaware collection This ex...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English sterling silver soup plates made by Paul Storr, an addition to our ra...

Chippendale sterling silver serving tray. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1944. Round with flat curvilinear ogee rim. A large and heavy piece in this pattern. Fully marked including ...

Marked: London, 1896. Maker: J.N. Mappin.

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...

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...

Antique Sterling Silver Salver Tray 1906 by J & J Maxfield Ltd. The Georgian style Salver of circular shape, reed and ribbon border on four turned supports plain centre. Diameter...

George VI Period, sterling silver footed salver/tray (in the George III Style), Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1945, Emile Viner - maker. Scalloped border. Measures 8 inches...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver expanding toast/letter rack; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver toast/letter rack has a rounded form. This antique sterling silver toast rack has six compartments divided by a wirework frame; each divider pivots from the lower portion, allowing for variable spacing. The frame incorporates a central carrying handle, reflecting the same exposed rivet design as that the the dividers. This exceptional sterling silver articulated toast rack is supported with four bun style feet. The underside of the rack bears the retailer's mark 'Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, 112 Regent St W'. This antique Arts and Crafts style toast rack was designed by Christopher Dresser* and crafted by the silversmiths Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd; this designer and maker are renowned, and known for producing fine work. This exceptional toast rack is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. This sterling silver articulated toast rack is a refined and functional table accessory, designed to present toast elegantly while allowing air circulation to keep slices crisp, making it both a practical serving piece and a charming example of traditional silver craftsmanship for the breakfast or dining table. * This piece was produced after a design by British designer and design theorist Christopher Dresser. It exemplifies Dresser's commitment to functional, innovative forms that could be efficiently manufactured. The toast rack is constructed from a series of simply fabricated components with exposed rivets, emphasizing structural honesty and industrial production. It is most commonly found in electroplated silver, reflecting Dresser's aim to make well-designed objects affordable and accessible. Condition This antique toast rack...

A fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver waiters, an addition to our silver tray, salver and platter collection. These fine...