Samuel Peace Sheffield and Silverplate

Early 20th century English silver plate frame surtout de table mirrored plateau . The plateau features a silver plate framed with exterior floral ...

Early 20th Century English Silver-Plated Treasury Desk Casket Inkstand by William Adams An exceptionally handsome and complete early 20th-century English silver-plated "Treasury" ca...

Topazio Casquinha Wine Bottle Holder in Silver Plate, Portugal, Early 20th Century. This is a very decorative (wine) bottle holder with a rich and intricate decor, made in silver pl...

This is a very attractive antique pair of Italian silver plated fighting cockerels, circa 1920 in date. These beautifully sculpted and hand-chased fine textured cockerels are in realistic aggressive and dynamic fighting poses with flowing plumage and open wings ready to attack. They will add a touch of action to your dining table, game table or buffet. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 20 cm x Width 16 cm x Depth 15 cm Height 19 cm x Width 15 cm x Depth 16 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 8 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches Height 7 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches A cockfight is a sport between two roosters (cocks), or more accurately gamecocks, held in a ring called a cockpit. The history of raising fowl for fighting goes back 6,000 years. The first documented use of the word gamecock, denoting use of the cock as to a “game”, a sport,pastime or entertainment, was recorded in 1646, after the term “cock of the game” used by George Wilson, in the earliest known book on the sport of cockfighting in The Commendation of Cocks and Cock Fighting in 1607. But it was during Magellan's voyage of discovery of the Philippines in 1521 when modern cockfighting was first witnessed and documented by AntonioPigafetta, Magellan's chronicler, in the kingdom of Taytay. The combatants, referred to as gamecocks, are specially bred birds, conditioned for increased stamina and strength. The comb and wattle are cut off in order to meet show standards of the American Gamefowl Society and the Old English Game...

Two fine quality early 20th century silver-plated gallery trays of oval form, consisting of a very large drinks tray / serving tray with an undulating & pierced gallery with open...

Pineapple silver plate Hors d' oeuvre serving plate.

Early 20th Century Honey Pot in the Form of a Bee, silver plate head, wings and legs, Red glass body. Tarnished and patinated. Possibly Mappin & Webb Circa 1930.

The miniature pineapple well cast and plated in silver, with a leaf-form lower section serving as a stand.

A fine and large pair of English George III style plated hot water-tea Samovars, each urn-form finely chased with a floral design reservoir with side ring-shaped handles, surmounted by a domed cover and raised on square base and ball feet with pull-out burners. Stamped: "Elkington Plate...

A handsome antique silver-plated fish knife and fork set, dating to the mid–late 19th century, beautifully preserved in its original fitted presentation case. This classic style of c...

England, circa 1860 A fine set of twelve pistol grip knives with silver handles and steel blades, six initialled with the letter H. Length 25.50cm Width of handle 3.00cm

Very nice and original silver plate sugar bowl. The top is removable to put the sugar in. Good quality and condition.