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...

An exceptional English sterling silver photograph frame by William Henry Leather, Birmingham, circa 1901, richly worked in high-relief repoussé with an exuberant composition of flowe...

Edwardian, sterling silver soup ladle, "Queen's" pattern, London, 1912, Wm Hutton & Sons - makers. Measures: 13 1/2" long x 4" wide across "bowl" of ladle x 1 1/2" x across widest po...

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

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...

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...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1901 by Norton & White, this superb antique Edwardian sterling silver novelty toast rack is designed in the form of seven graduated wishbones. The rac...

A mid 20th century silver plate double wine bottle holder in the shape of a rhinoceros, made in Spain c. 1960s. It is a most charming object, with the rhinoceros head...

Hallmarked in London in 1835 by John Edward Terrey, this ornate Antique William IV sterling silver goblet has a campana shaped form. The lower portion of the bowl is embellished with...

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...

Hallmarked in London in 1902 by Wakely & Wheeler, this ornate Antique Edwardian sterling silver christening mug features embossed floral and foliate scrollwork on a matted background...

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....