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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver dish modelled in the form of a bassinet/cradle; an addition to our baby related silverware collection T...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case in the form of a horseshoe; an addition to our equestrian related silverware collection This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case is realistically modelled in the form of a horseshoe. The surface of the body is embellished with embossed decoration reproducing the details of the horseshoe accented with bands of bright cut engraved undulating decoration. This fine Vesta case is fitted with a functional revolving rowel enhanced spur wheel striker to one side. The plain shaped hallmarked hinged cover features a subtly curved thumbpiece which secures to the opposing hinge of the hallmarked serrated panel/match striker. Condition This antique horseshoe...

A fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our silver boxes collection. This impressive antique G...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver photo frame has a plain rectangular form. The surface of this vintage photograph frame...

An exceptional antique early Georgian English sterling silver tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection This dine antique George I sterling silver tobacco box has a plain oval rounded form. The surface of the box is plain and embellished with fine engraved circular motifs and leaf decoration to the cover hinge. The flush hinged hallmarked cover is ornamented with the contemporary engraved inscription ‘Richard Smart’ to the centre, in addition to a simplified engraved shell and scrolling leaf design to the shaped thumbpiece. This impressive Georgian tobacco box has an exceptional color and patination. This antique tobacco box...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver table snuff box; an addition to our diverse silverware collection. This fine antique sterling silver table snuff box has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The surface of this Victorian snuff box...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tobacco box has a plain oval rounded form. The underside of this box is embellished with a bright cut engraved stemmed rose, floral and foliate design; this indicates the high quality of the piece, as typically the underside would remain unembellished. The upper portion of this antique silver tobacco box...

A fine and impressive, unusual antique Edwardian English sterling silver commemorative box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection. This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver commemorative box has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. The subtly domed hinged cover of the box retains the original transfer depicting portraits of King Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark in addition to the coat of arms of Leeds. The cover is further ornamented with the presentation details ‘7th July 1908, Wilfred L Hepton Lord Mayor, Souvenir of the visit to Leeds, of the King and Queen. Presented by the Lord Mayor’. The underside of the Edwardian box is embellished with the original engraved inscription ‘Rowntree & Co Ltd, Cocoa & Chocolate Makers...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an addition to our silver boxes and Chinese silverware...

A fine antique Austro-Hungarian silver and enamel cigarette/card case; part of our continental silverware collection This fine antique Austro-Hungarian silver and enamel cigarette/card case has a rectangular form with rounded edges. The front cover is embellished with an enamel panel depicting two Japanese ladies playing traditional Japanese instruments, the koto (13 stringed zither) and the shamisen (3 stringed guitar-like instrument). The players are seated on the ground in an outdoor scene with traditional Japanese lanterns hanging from tree branches overhead. The sides of this cigarette case and posterior cover are plain and unembellished. The case is fitted with a push fit catch which when released reveals the hallmarked gilt interior of the hinged compartments. The hallmarks to the interior of this impressive case include: Silver quality/purity: Dianakopf mark (800 standard, 800/1000) Assay mark: L (Ljubljana, Slovenia) This variation of the Dianakopf mark was used from 1872-1922, determining the date of this piece as circa 1900. Condition This antique silver business card holder...

An exceptional, fine, and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver table lighter and ash tray made by Hukin & Heath Ltd; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection These exceptional antique George V sterling silver table lighter and ash trays have a plain trefoil shaped form. The surface of each stackable piece is plain and unembellished. The swept upper portion of the table lighter features a push fit hallmarked cylindrical channel which allows access to the wick. The underside of the table lighter bears the registration number '20877', in addition to the elucidating mark 'Registered' and the full hallmarks. This impressive smoking compendium...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver wax jack; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver wax jack has a circular shaped form. The wax jack has a plain central column surmounted with a tapering capital comprised of a cast sterling silver sprung hinged wick trimmer, accented with an inset circular taper holder to the centre of the blades. This scissor component is embellished with cast scrolling leaf designs. The lower portion of the wax jack features a circular base accented with engraved scrolling leaf decoration. The wax jack is fitted with a wax coil. This exceptional Scottish silver candle holder was crafted by the Cupar silversmith David Duncan. An antique wax jack...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver pig salt; an addition to our novelty silver tableware collection. This fine and impressive antique Georg...

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver three-piece tea service in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our antique teaware collection. This fine antique G...

A fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver sauce boat made by John Langlands I & John Robertson I, an addition to our silver dining collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver sauce boat has a plain oval rounded form onto three scrolling feet. The surface of this antique gravy boat...

An exceptional, fine and impressive contemporary English sterling silver three-piece condiment set, boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional sterling silver three-piece condiment set consists of a salt, pepper pot and mustard pot. The pieces of this fine condiment set with spoons have an oval shaped form. The surface of each piece is encompassed with two pierced decorated borders accented with floral motifs, in addition to central stylized octofoil floral designs. The upper rim of each piece is ornamented with an applied bead decorated border. The mustard pot is fitted with an angular C-scroll sterling silver handles with a leaf textured thumpiece. The mustard pot has a hinged hallmarked plain domed cover. The pepper pot is fitted with a push fit hallmarked domed cover with pierced 'pepper' holes. The covers to the mustard pot and pepper pot are surmounted by a sterling silver cylindrical urn style finials. Each salt and mustard pot is fitted with the original, removable blue glass liner. The set is presented with the original mustard spoon and a matching associate salt spoon. This antique condiment set...

A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepper shaker realistically modelled in the form of a bear, an addition to our range of silver novelty items This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver pepperette...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver punch ladle by John Wilmin Figg; an addition to our silver flatware collection This exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver punch ladle has been crafted in a very unusual naturalistic form. The stem of the handle is ornamented with fine and impressive decoration reproducing the features of an ivy vine. The handle is further embellished with an impressive terminal depicting a mermaid peering into a hand mirror. This exceptional silver punch ladle is further ornamented with an impressive trifurcating leaf design forming a shaped heel, in junction with the bowl. The oval rounded bowl of the ladle is encircled with an impressive chased leaf textured, undulating flared border to the rim. The interior of the bowl retains the original gilding. Condition This antique punch ladle...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver serving tongs; an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional antique Victorian large sterling silver tongs have an oval shaped form. The surface of the blades of examples of sterling silver flatware are embellished with an impressive pierced and bright cut engraved scrolling leaf decoration accented with a central floral motif. The tapering stems are embellished with leaf textured design. The rounded handpieces are embellished with bright cut engraved scrolling leaf and floral decoration, incorporating vacant oval cartouches. The interior of the blades, stems and bridge are plain and unembellished. The pinching action of these antique silver tongs...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian colored glass handled, English sterling silver salad servers; an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver salad servers have an oval rounded bowl onto an elongated stem. The anterior and reverse surface of each piece is plain and unembellished; the heel of each piece is embellished with a circular rivet. The bowl of the serving fork incorporates five-shaped tines. These exceptional examples of silver flatware are fitted with impressive green colored cut glass handles with a hobnail style ornamentation to the bulbous handpiece. The hallmarked sterling silver ferrule of each server is encircled with bands of tooled decoration. Condition These antique glass handled...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver drinking compendium; an addition to our wine and drink related silverware collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver drinking compendium consists of a water jug, a large quart mug* and a half-pint mug. Each piece of this impressive set has a plain tapering cylindrical form. The body of each piece is plain and unembellished. The antique water jug...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver commemorative tray; an addition to our silver tray collection This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver tray has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The surface of this sterling silver serving tray is embellished with impressive and rare commemorative engraved decoration incorporating two large portraits of King Edward VII and Princess Alexandra. The surface is further embellished with four engraved scenes of the Royal family homes, in addition to a large central Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom, above the motto 'Dieu et mon droit ' - God and my right; this is the motto of the Monarch of the United Kingdom. The raised rounded border of this antique silver tray is ornamented with applied gadroon decoration to the rim. This antique silver tray is fitted with a fine pair of cast sterling silver scrolling brackets handles, each featuring a turned painted wood handpiece. The tray is supported by four impressive mound style feet. Condition This antique sterling silver serving tray...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver expanding toast/letter rack; an addition to our dining silverware collection This exceptional antique sterling silver expandable toast / letter rack has a rounded form. This antique silver toast rack...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual contemporary English sterling silver toast holder/rack in the Design style; an addition to our dining ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver toast rack with equestrian influence; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional and rare antique silver toast rack has an oval-shaped form. This desirable and collectable Victorian silver toast rack is comprised of six sterling silver spurs, creating four compartments. Each arched compartment is conjoined via the button to the lower portion of the heelband with hallmarked chain structured links. The four vertical and two horizontal stirrups each bears a curvilinear shank and functional rowel. The central frame supports the horizontal spurs and incorporates an oval shaped carrying handle modelled in form of a stirrup, bearing a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a demi-lion rampant to the lower portion. The plain hallmarked base bears the registration number 'Rd 250691' to the underside, in addition to the full hallmarks. This exceptional toast rack has been bespoke crafted in this unusual form and is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. A silver toast holder...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver teapot in the Arts and crafts style, made by Reid & Sons; part of ou...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver cream jug; an addition to our silver teaware collection. Thi...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver meat skewer/letter opener; an addition to our diverse 18th century flatware ...

A fine and impressive vintage Danish sterling silver caddy spoon made by George Jensen in the Art Deco style, an addition to our Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware collection. This exceptional vintage Danish sterling silver caddy spoon has a plain rounded bowl. The surface of the bowl of this antique caddy spoon...

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and cut-glass tea caddy, an addition to our silver mounted glass collection. This impressive antique George V cut-glass tea caddy has a circular rounded form. The vessel of this antique silver tea caddy...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique William IV English sterling silver cream jug; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique sterling silver cream jug has an baluster shaped form onto a domed pedestal and an octagonal shaped spreading foot. The body of this silver cream jug is embellished with embossed floral ornamentation accented with scrolling leaf designs and panels of scale textures. The decoration to the body incorporates a scroll bordered and features a vacant cartouche to one side. The lower portion of the body encompassed with the contemporary engraved inscription 'Presented by the South Devon Agricultural Society to Richard Anthony for the best managed Farm under 150 acres'. The rim of this 1830s cream jug is embellished with an applied alternating shell decorated border. This fine example of antique silverware is fitted with an impressive cast antique mystical fish decorated handle ornamented with scale decoration. The domed circular portion of the foot is encircled with a band of floral and scrolling leaf decoration. The interior of this antique silver cream jug retains the original gilding. Condition This antique 1830s cream jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The applied and chased decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the spout have wear in keeping with age and location; the maker’s mark has wear but remains legible. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silverware. Dimensions Length from back of handle to tip of lip 15.6cm/6.1" Width 9.8cm/3.9" Diameter of base 1cm/0.4" Height to top of handle 12cm/4.7" Weight 9.5 troy ounces/295g Maker: J E Terrey & Co (John Edward...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver teapot; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian teapot...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of continental silverware. This exceptional antique 800 standard silver German cigarette case...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and enamel box in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver box has a plain circular form. The box is fitted with a subtly domed, hallmarked push fit cover, embellished with an exceptional hot enameled panel depicting a female character in the form of a water nymph, gazing through ripples and water lilies, all in the iconic Art Nouveau style; this is a highly desirable and collectable scene. The sides and underside of this Art Nouveau box are plain and unembellished. This impressive box was crafted by the London silversmiths Walter...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver nutmeg grater made by John Holloway; an addition to our silver boxes collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver nutmeg grater has a rectangular form with cut corners. The cover and body of this solid silver nutmeg grater are encompassed with impressive bands of linear and undulating pinstruck decoration, in a variety of parallel patterns. The cover of the antique silver nutmeg grater...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austrian silver and enamel boudoir tray; an addition to our continental silver collection. This exceptional a...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 1930s 0.20 carat diamond, platinum and Bakelite cheroot holder made by Cartier; an addition to our smoking related collection. This exceptional antique cheroot holder has a plain tapering cylindrical form. The body of this antique Cartier cheroot holder is embellished with a platinum band pavé set with thirty-four Dutch cut diamonds. The Bakelite body can be separated into two components, screw fit together. The holder terminates with a bulbous ovoid shaped mouthpiece. This exceptional holder is fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation box with a velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit catch. The interior of the antique box bears the retailer's mark 'Cartier, Paris 13 Ruede La Paix, London 175 New Bond St, New York 653 5th Avenue'. This impressive piece has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum. Condition This impressive 1930s antique Cartier cheroot holder is exceptional quality, set with high color graded diamonds displaying a fine white color and brilliance. The holder is a very good gauge of platinum and is in excellent condition. Dimensions Length 8.6 cm / 3.39" Diameter of terminal 1...

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six antique Georgian sterling silver Hanoverian pattern picture back teaspoons - boxed; an addition to our silver cutlery and flatware coll...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and blown glass ink bottle made by Horace Woodward & Co; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian glass and sterling silver ink bottle has a circular rounded, shaped form. This Victorian ink bottle is fitted with the original hallmarked silver cylindrical mount to the upper portion, encircled with a cast and applied band of oval motifs. The mount is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover, featuring a subtly concave upper plateau and encompassed with an applied egg decorated to the rim. The cover opens to reveal a circular sunken well and removable glass ink liner. The exceptional body of the antique ink bottle...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English cut glass, sterling silver gilt and guilloche enamel nine piece dressing table set - boxed; an addition to our ornamental...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian York sterling silver meat platter made by Robert Cattle & James Barber; an additi...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare and unusual pair of vintage English sterling silver and rock crystal candlesticks made in the Design style; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection These exceptional vintage candlesticks, in sterling silver, have a plain cylidrical form, all in the Design style. The upper portion of each candlestick features a plain cylindrical capital. The column of each candlestick is comprised of an sypherical rock crystal. Each unusual and rare column surmounts a plain cylindrical base. These impressive single ball rock crystal candlesticks were crafted by Paul Belvoir...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver bread dish; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver dish has a plain oval boat shaped form. The body of this impressive English silver bread dish is embellished with bands of fine and impressive pierced vertical pale decoration, flanking oval floral medallions. The ornamentation to the body incorporates bright cut engraved floral and foliate festoons, suspended from the aforementioned medallion designs. The upper rim of the dish is encompassed with a paralleling applied thread decorated border. The well of this fine example of antique silverware is plain and unembellished. Either end of this antique dish features a cast sterling silver handpiece, ornamented with foliate decoration to a plain rounded terminal. The underside of the dish bears the retailer's mark 'Manoah Rhodes...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver fruit serving set - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver fruit serving set consists of a knife, pair of fruit serving spoons...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 19th Century German silver coffee pot with spirit burner, in the Queen Anne style; an addition to o...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English Britannia standard silver mug; an addition to our 18th century collectable silverware collection. This exceptional antique George I Britannia silver mug...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Edwardian English sterling silver champagne bottle holder in the form of a bomb case/shell...

A fine and impressive, unusual antique George VI English sterling silver character christening mug in the Art Deco style. This fine antique...

A fine pair of antique George IV English sterling silver game skewers/letter openers; an addition to our diverse flatware collection These fine antique George IV English sterling silver game skewers/letter opener has a plain tapered form. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the skewer are embellished with chased decorated shell designs below the plain circular ring loop finger piece. The original use of this item was purely as a game/meat skewer. Due to its form, this piece may certainly be used as an effective letter opener. Condition These antique letter openers...

A fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty pepper shaker; an addition to our diverse silverware collection. This fine antique Victorian sterling silver novelty pepper has a plain ovoid shaped form. The body of the pepper is embellished with impressive chased decoration depicting a cracked egg shell with a boy’s face and hands to the anterior surface and his feet and buttocks to the reverse. The body has pierced 'pepper' holes in a hexagram formation to the upper portion. This pepper retains the original fully hallmarked screw fit weighted base; which when unscrewed provides access to permit the pot to be filled. This novelty pepper is a fine example of its type. Condition This antique pepper...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver spice tower; an addition to our silver Judaica collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling si...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English cast sterling silver salt made by Charles Frederick Hancock; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection. ...

A fine and impressive pair of antique George V Scottish sterling silver bullet shaped peppers; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection. These impressive antique George V Scottish sterling silver peppers...

A fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver game skewers/letter openers; part of our silver animal related collection These fine and impressive antique ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup with shooting/rifle interest; an addition to our diverse presentation silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver presentation trophy has a plain bell-shaped vessel supported by three crossed riffles to a circular spreading base. The impressive vessel is embellished with a bright cut engraved wreath bordered vacant cartouche. The impressive supports forming the cup's pedestal are realistically modelled in the form of rifles, accented with a central suspended cast silver leaf wreath. The rifle handles terminate to a plain circular spreading base. Condition This antique presentation piece is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. This English silver trophy...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver posy holder; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver posy holder has a conical shaped form onto three legs. The surface of the holder has a frosted finish and is embellished with bright cut engraved Greek Key fret band ornamentation in addition to stylized leaf motifs. The body is further ornamented with an applied knop encircled with bead ornamentation flanked with a scalloped border and collet set cabochon turquoises. The upper portion of this impressive example of Victorian silverware is encompassed with a protruding undulating band accented with further collet set turquoise alternating with a swagged chain articulating from ring loops. The upper rim is embellished with a large applied bead decorated border. The vessel terminates with a bright cut engraved layered leaf texture to an applied ball motif. This impressive holder is supported by three hinged legs, conjoined with a silver chain. This antique posey holder...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver Queen Elizabeth II commemorative letter opener - boxed; an addition to our diverse ornamental collect...

A fine and impressive set of four antique George V English sterling silver and wood menu holders in the form of a single barrelled cannon - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection. These fine George V sterling silver menu holders...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver salver; part of our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique sterling silver salver has...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian cut-glass and English sterling silver mounted lemonade/claret jug; an addition to our wine and drink related collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver and cut glass claret/lemonade jug has a tapering cylindrical form to a tapering square shaped base. The cylindrical neck is fitted with a fine sterling silver, hallmarked mount with the original hallmarked hinged cover incorporating a plain plateaued thumbpiece. The neck of this antique claret jug...