William Bruford and Son Ltd

Large German silver bowl, fully hallmarked German, early 20th century Measures: Height 16.5cm, width 54cm, depth 31.5cm Crafted from fine silve...

A large 1930s French Art Deco centrepiece in silverplate, with a wide dish sitting above three spheres and a stepped base, bearing the hallmark of Francois Frionnet, one of the maste...

A Fine English Sterling Silver With Hallmarks, Cherub / Putti Horn Playing Blowing Handle Large Footed Centerpiece 17" L X 7" D X 7 1/2" H

A wonderful English Art Deco Silver Cocktail Shaker made by Walker & Hall in 1954. The shaker is exquisitely tapered and will make a good cocktail even better! A stylish blend of fo...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1900 Chinese Export Dragon cocktail shaker A good...

Art Deco sterling silver & enamel cocktail Shaker Date Circa 1930-35. A beautiful rare silver and enamel cocktail Shaker with a tapered segme...

Unususual, Art Deco Period, sterling silver-mounted cocktail shaker, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1927, W&P - maker. The maker's mark was registered in 1930-31, and, as i...

A truly superb antique Art Deco period sterling silver hip flask bearing hallmarks for Sheffield 1931 and the makers mark James Dixson and Sons. It features a classic rectangular fo...

Modernist Art Deco Table Centerpiece made in hammered silver plated Jean Despres made in 1940s. Engraved signature.  Perfect condition. Ex...

American silversmith and glassmaker Hawkes designed and manufactured this striking Art Deco barware Martini or cocktail pitcher mixer. This bar cocktail shaker features a sleek desig...

Art Deco Period, sterling silver cocktail shaker, Marcus and Company, New York - makers, Ca. 1935. Measures 5 1/4 inches high x 3 1/4 inches diamete...

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...