AC Silver

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cream jug and sugar bowl set; part of our Asian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silv...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Dutch silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional and large Dutch silver tea caddy has a chamfered rectangular shaped form onto four cushion feet. The surface of this silver caddy is embellished with embossed and chased decoration depicting figures drinking, conversing and supporting each other in a tavern setting; this ornamentation was influenced by Flemish/Dutch genre...

A fine antique George V English sterling silver cake / fruit basket; part of our silverware collection. This fine antique George V sterling silver cake / fruit basket has a plain ci...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three piece tea service with bamboo handle; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver bachelor tea service consists of a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl. Each piece of this silver tea set has a square rounded form; the teapot features a cylindrical neck and the cream jug and sugar bowl bear circular tapering upper rims. The surface of each piece is embellished with an impressive planish finish. One side of each piece bears an impressive applied branch bordered cartouche, ornamented with embossed plum blossom illustrations, incorporating birds in flight; this piece is double-skinned, as to be expected. The teapot is fitted with the original domed hinged cover surmounted with an embossed silver finial modelled in the form of a lobed gourd/bud. This Chinese silver teapot is fitted with a C scroll handle overlaid with an interwoven bamboo wicker, strategically interlaced to produce a segmented braided design. The sugar bowl and cream jug are fitted with silver handles replicating the details of two conjoined bamboo stalks. The surface of each piece is further ornamented with an embossed cloud decorated shaped panel, to the lower portion of each handle. The teapot features an impressive silver planished spout; the spout junction of the teapot and cream jug are perpendicular to the handles. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese tea set...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German silver coffee pot; an addition to our 18th century silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique German silver coffee pot has a circular rounded form onto a circular pedestal foot. The surface of this 18th century coffee pot...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver desk standish has a naturalistic-shaped form. The surface of the stand is embellished with impressive bright cut engraved scrolling leaf and floral ornamentation, incorporating a scroll bordered cartouche bearing the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of an elephant's head. The stand is further ornamented with scrolling designs encompassing an oval recess, composing a pen well. The rim of the body of the sterling silver inkstand...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Elizabethan English sterling silver communion chalice and paten; an addition to our diverse religious silverware collection. This exceptional two piece antique Elizabethan sterling silver communion set consists of a chalice and paten/diskos. The chalice has a cylindrical tapering shaped form onto a plain knapped pedestal and spreading circular foot. The body of this sterling silver communion cup...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique German silver table pheasants, part of our continental ornamental silverware collection. These exceptional antique cast German silver table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of a pair of pheasants. Each of the silver pheasant ornaments has been embellished with fine details reproducing the plumage, in addition to the bird's anatomical features. These exceptional birds are embellished with the original tail feathers; the tails are larger than typical examples of this style. Both the large cock and hen is further ornamented with impressive cast silver hinged wings; the hinged components indicates the high quality of these pieces. These exceptional antique silver pheasant...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, composite set of four Victorian English sterling silver candlesticks in the Charles II style; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection. ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver goblet; an addition to our collection of wine and drinks related silverware. This exceptional antique Victorian silver goblet, in sterling standard, has a circular bell shaped form onto a knopped stem and circular spreading foot. The body of this silver goblet is embellished with bright cut engraved foliate and floral festoons suspended from ribbon bow motifs. The upper portion of this sterling silver goblet is encompassed with bright cut engraved layered leaf decorated border. The foot is ornamented with further bright cut engraved simplified leaf decorated border, reflecting the design to the rim. Condition This antique Victorian silver goblet is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The goblet has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The bright cut engraved decoration is very crisp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the goblet are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Dimensions Diameter of rim: 6.9cm / 2.7" Diameter of base: 6.3cm / 2.5" Height: 12.2cm / 4.8" Weight 3.6 troy ounces/113g Maker: H J Lias & Son (Henry John Lias...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver christening mug; an addition to our silver christening gifts collection. This exceptional antique Chinese export silver mug has a tapering cylindrical form. The surface of this impressive christening mug is embellished with embossed and chased decoration depicting Asian figures in a grass terrain village setting performing chores and meditating in prayer. The scene incorporates a multitude of indigenous plants in addition to a stylized peony tree encasing a shield shaped vacant cartouche. The upper rim and base of the mug are encompassed with applied moulded borders. This Chinese export mug...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, composite pair of antique English sterling silver gravy boat made in the George II style; an addition to our dining silverware collection. These...