William Hornby Tableware

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

Set of six butter knives in original box with label Alexander Clark London. Made for Goldsmith and Silversmith. Hallmarks Alexander Clark and Co. Handles in mother-of-pearl. Blades e...

Hallmarked in London in 1906 by Heath & Middleton, this distinctive Edwardian sterling silver toast rack is of an oval form supported by four bun feet. The piece features a centr...

A Continental Silver Pepper Peperette In The Form of An Owl With Glass Eyes. A lovely 19th century (Victorian era) German silver pepperette or pounce pot (used to contain fine sand ...

An English Edwardian period silver plated tray from the early 20th century, with pierced motifs, C-scroll design and oxidized patina. Born in England in the early years of King Edwar...

Antique early-20th century Edwardian solid silver and glass mounted hip flask, with silver hinged screw top and removable cup. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), Sheffield, ye...

A whimsical set of three silver rabbit or hare shape menu holders made by Gorham Manufacturing Company in Birmingham, England in 1913.  This set is very unusual and highly collectab...

Set of 4 Edwardian cast sterling silver figural game bird place card holders. Made by William Hornby in London in 1908. A pheasant, partridge, ...

An item redolent of another age, this cake stand was originally made for afternoon tea, scones, petit fours, cucumber sandwiches with the crusts cut off, crumpets and slices of cake....

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver figural table bell; an addition to our range of ornamental silverware. This exceptional antique Edwardian cast sterling silver table bell...

A fine and impressive set of six antique George V English sterling silver menu / card holders - boxed; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection. These fine antique George V sterling silver menu card holders have circular shaped bases. Each piece is surmounted with an impressive wishbone* shaped design with a paralleling shaped support. The subtly convex bases are encircled with an elevated scalloped border. The weighted bases of these impressive menu holders are fitted with green baize to the underside. This impressive set of antique silver menu card holders is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with two hinged catches. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'Robert Stewart (Jewellers) Ltd, 75 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow'. A wishbone, otherwise known as the furcular, is a forked bone found in birds and some dinosaurs. The main function of the bone is to provide strength between the neck and breast, to protect the creature during battle. The Ancient Romans perceived this bone as a symbol of luck which allowed the progression of breaking a dried chicken wishbone apart whilst making a wish; this procedure determined the person with the bigger half would receive their wish or have good fortune. This tradition has travelled through Europe and is an adopted practice in many countries. Condition These impressive antique menu holders...

Rare Japanese by Whiting, circa 1874, sterling silver Flatware set - 45 pieces plus 8 Mother of Pearl handle knives- 53 pieces total, in beautiful vintage chest. This Japonesque Aest...