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An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver expanding toast/letter rack; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver toast/letter rack has a rounded form. This antique sterling silver toast rack has six compartments divided by a wirework frame; each divider pivots from the lower portion, allowing for variable spacing. The frame incorporates a central carrying handle, reflecting the same exposed rivet design as that the the dividers. This exceptional sterling silver articulated toast rack is supported with four bun style feet. The underside of the rack bears the retailer's mark 'Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, 112 Regent St W'. This antique Arts and Crafts style toast rack was designed by Christopher Dresser* and crafted by the silversmiths Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd; this designer and maker are renowned, and known for producing fine work. This exceptional toast rack is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. This sterling silver articulated toast rack is a refined and functional table accessory, designed to present toast elegantly while allowing air circulation to keep slices crisp, making it both a practical serving piece and a charming example of traditional silver craftsmanship for the breakfast or dining table. * This piece was produced after a design by British designer and design theorist Christopher Dresser. It exemplifies Dresser's commitment to functional, innovative forms that could be efficiently manufactured. The toast rack is constructed from a series of simply fabricated components with exposed rivets, emphasizing structural honesty and industrial production. It is most commonly found in electroplated silver, reflecting Dresser's aim to make well-designed objects affordable and accessible. Condition This antique toast rack...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver chalice in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our religious silverware collection. This exce...

A fine pair of antique George V English Britannia standard silver trencher salts; an addition to our cruets and condiments collection. These fine antiq...

A fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver tea strainer; an addition to our silver teaware collection This fine vintage sterling silver tea strainer has a circu...

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and enamel dressing table hand mirror; an addition to our enamel and silverware collection. This fine antique George V sterling silver hand mirror has a shaped form with rounded corners to a plain tapering handle. The reverse surface of the mirror is embellished with an impressive hot enamel panel depicting a ship sailing between colorful floral and foliate enveloped rock Formations to the foreground, with a town scene and mountain to the backdrop, signed with the initials 'DMC'. The rounded sides, anterior surface and handle of this impressive mirror are plain and unembellished. The mirror retains its original shaped bevelled glass. Condition This antique hand mirror...

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver cream jug in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This impressive George V antique s...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English 9-karat rose gold and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of smoking related silverware. This exceptional antique Edwardian 9ct rose gold cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. This antique case has a subtly curved form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets. The anterior cover is ornamented with an impressive enamel panel depicting four jockeys riding horses in a race, with stands full of spectators in the background. The enamel panel is further embellished with the caption 'Cambridgeshire 1902'. The posterior cover is embellished with contemporary engraved inscriptions in the form of a business card, denoting: the telegraphic address 'Shamefaced, London', the telephone details 'No 112 Avenue, 9890 Central', the name 'E Israel', the job position 'Turf Commission Agent', in addition to the address '16 Philpot Lane E.C.'. The rounded sides of the cigarette case are plain and unembellished. This hallmarked antique cigarette case...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large pair of antique English import cast sterling silver pheasant sugar boxes; part of our diverse ornamental silverware collection These magnificent, fine and impressive antique cast sterling silver sugar boxes have been realistically modelled in form of a pair of pheasants*. The cock and hen pheasant have been embellished with impressive decoration reproducing the details of each bird's plumage and anatomical features. These exceptional antique silver boxes are fitted with the original push fit heads/covers. Such hallmarked examples of this size with detachable covers are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. These magnificent large silver pheasants...

A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique Russian silver and polychrome cloisonne enamel candlesticks; an addition to our continen...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver bon bon / fruit dish; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique Edwardi...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage sterling silver Plain Pine pattern flatware service for twelve persons, in the Art Deco style; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection. The pieces of this exceptional vintage George VI silver cutlery set for 12 persons have been crafted in the Plain Pine pattern. The plain tapering handle of each piece is embellished with Art Deco style geometric panelled decoration with a stepped-down top. The posterior surface of each handle is ornamented with a triangular panel to the terminal. The original sterling silver forks have three tines/prongs; this is a fine feature of the service. This vintage Art Deco flatware set consists of 43 pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table forks 12 Dessert forks 6 Table/Serving spoons 12 Dessert spoons Additional Service: Soup ladle The components of this service have been crafted by the Sheffield silversmith and flatware maker Ollivant & Botsford Ltd between 1937-1941; the pieces will have been crafted in less years but due to the hallmarking system the items are struck with the date letters u and y. This vintage silver service can be purchased with appropriate pattern knives if so desired; for further information please contact Andrew Campbell directly. These impressive examples of Art Deco silverware are supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing. Condition This vintage silver canteen set...

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

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver four piece tea and coffee service in the Art Deco style; an addition to our silver teaware collection...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique European silver candlesticks; an addition to our continental silverware collection. These exceptional antique European silver can...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver Reed and Ribbon pattern fruit/dessert cutlery set for twelve persons made by Mappin & Webb Ltd - box...

A very good antique Georgian English sterling silver and mother of pearl handled fruit fork; an addition to our diverse flatware collection. This antique G...

A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our silver boxes collection This fine antique Victori...

A very good antique George V English Britannia standard silver Charles II style porringer; an addition to our silverware collection. This antique George V Britannia standard silver porringer has a circular shaped form in the Charles II style. This antique porringer...

A fine and impressive, small antique Victorian English sterling silver heart shaped photograph frame; an addition to our silver mounted glass collection. This fine antique Victorian sterling silver photograph frame has a plain heart shaped form. The surface of this small antique frame...

An exceptional, fine and impressive large antique George III Scottish sterling silver Fiddle & Shell pattern soup ladle, an addition to our silver cutlery collection. This exceptional and large George III sterling silver soup ladle has been crafted in the Fiddle and Shell...

A fine and impressive set of four of vintage English sterling silver candlesticks made by Garrard & Co Ltd; an addition to our antique candle holder collection. These fine and i...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage English cast sterling silver tennis trophies / presentation table ornaments; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our flatware collec...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver candlesticks in the Arts and Crafts style; an addition to our silverware collection. These exce...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver caddy spoon modelled in the form of a jockey cap; an addition to our diverse teaware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III sterling silver caddy spoon is realistically modelled in the form of a jockey cap. The outer surface of the cap is encircled with impressive pin struck decoration, reproducing the details of the caps structure and stitching. The button to the crown of the cap is ornamented with an impressive quatrefoil style stellate design, encompassed with a wrigglework decorated border. The plateaued peak/visor of the cap is embellished with further pin struck decoration. This impressive silver spoon will sit on either the convex or concave side of the bowl. This exceptional period silver jockey...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver coffee pot in the Queen Anne style; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver coffee pot has an rounded rectangular waisted form, all in the Queen Anne style. The lower portion of the incurved body is ornamented with embossed, convex fluted decoration below a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a talbot sejant erect with a shield. The waisted upper portion is plain and unembellished. This antique silver coffee pot...

A fine and impressive antique Edward VIII English sterling silver christening mug in the Art Deco style; an addition to our Art Deco silverware collection...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique George V English sterling silver mustard pot; an addition to our collectable silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver mustard pot has a plain baluster, skittle shaped form. The surface of this silver mustard pot is plain and unembellished. This fine mustard pot retains the original hallmarked hinged cover encompassed with a ribbed design to the upper portion, reflecting the formation of an antique bowling pin...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique American cast sterling silver gilt olive straining spoon made by Gorham Manufacturing Company; an addition to our silver teaware collection, This exceptional antique American cast Gorham silver spoon...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage European silver soup tureen; an addition to our silver dining collection. This exceptional vintage silver tureen...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tazza with parcel gilt highlights; part of our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver potato dish rings; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver dish rings have a circular waisted form. The sterling silver body of each dish is embellished with impressive embossed and pierced scrolling foliate and floral decoration. The posterior surface of each piece is ornamented with an embossed scene depicting a man in period attire holding a staff; it can be determined this figure is a shepherd. The body of each piece features a shaped vacant cartouche, flanked with a resting sheep and structure design, all amidst the aforementioned foliate decoration. The flared upper and lower rims of each dish are encompassed with an applied moulded border. These antique dish rings are fitted with a removable clear glass liner. The dish ring, also known as a potato ring...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass tazzas/centrepieces; an addition to our antique Victorian silverware collection. These exceptional antique Victorian glass tazzas / centrepieces, with sterling silver mounts, have a circular rounded form onto an ornamental pedestal and domed spreading foot. The surface of each decorative centrepiece features an impressive glass dish embellished with fine cut and acid etched foliate decoration. The centre of each vessel features a hallmarked sterling silver panel, ornamented with engraved decoration reflecting the design to the glass. Each antique glass dish...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George I Scottish sterling silver tazza; part of our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional antique George I Scottish sterling silver tazza has a plain circular form onto a cylindrical pedestal foot. The surface of the tazza is plain and unembellished apart from the silversmiths centre punch mark. The rim of this antique tazza...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver galleried drinks tray, an addition to our Victorian teaware collection This exceptional antique sterling silver drinks tray has a plain oval form. The surface of this Victorian silver tray is plain and unembellished. The deep galleried border of this tray is embellished with an impressive pierced and applied laurel or bay leaf decoration, incorporating two shaped oval inset handles. Each hand piece is encompassed with a branch decorated border, ornamented with details replicating the wood's naturalistic texture. This sterling silver tray is further embellished with an applied bead decorated border to the rim. Condition This antique silver tray...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver three piece tea service/set; part of our Victorian silver teaware collection. This fine antique Victorian sterling silver three piece tea set consists of a teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug / creamer. Each piece has an inverted pear shaped form on to a domed spreading foot. The upper portion of each piece is embellished with a broad band of bright cut engraved interlacing scroll and leaf decoration accented with stylised shell designs. The decoration to the body of each component incorporates two shaped, scroll decorated cartouches: one of which is vacant, the other displaying a bright cut engraved crest of a talbot*. The teapot is fitted with a hinged domed cover encircled with a band of bright cut engraved strapwork style decoration. The cover retains the original and impressive, hallmarked cast sterling silver stemmed floral finial. The fine teapot spout is ornamented with concave fluted decoration to the lower portion in addition to scrolling leaf designs extending up to the lip. The teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl are all fitted with impressive C scroll handles ornamented with acanthus leaf decorated thumbpieces. The cream jug and sugar bowl retain their original gilded interiors. In heraldic terms, a talbot refers to a good-mannered hunting dog Condition This Victorian sterling silver tea service...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian silver box, an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique silver box...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique cut-glass and German silver mounted claret jug; an addition to our wine and drink related collection. This...

An antique George I English Britannia silver porringer; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This antique George I Britannia standard silver porringer has a circular rounded form. The lower portion of this antique porringer...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English sterling silver salad servers; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. These exceptional antique Ge...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver candlesticks; an addition to our antique silverware collection. These exceptional, fine and impr...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver gilt tazzas / centerpieces; an addition to our silverware collection. ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our vintage silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage sterling silver photo frame has a rectangular shaped form with an oval internal window. The surface of this impressive antique silver picture frame...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver mounted, Chinese carved hardstone scent bottle; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection. This exceptional hardston...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver table bell; an addition to our range of ornamental silverware. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver table bell has a circular bell-shaped form. The surface of the body is embellished with chased fluted decoration, accented with an inverted arabesque arch designs and applied festoons to the upper portion. This antique silver bell...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique tea set/service, in Chinese Export Silver consists of a teapot, cream jug and covered sugar bowl. Each piece of this tea service has a circular compressed rounded form. The surface of each piece is embellished with fine and impressive applied bamboo stalk, chrysanthemum and iris designs. The upper collet style rim of each piece is plain and unembellished. The teapot and sugar bowl are fitted with the original covers surmounted with cast silver finials modelled in the form of a bamboo stalk; the cover to the teapot is hinged. Each cover is embellished with an applied splay of bamboo leaves. This Chinese silver teapot is fitted with a C shaped handle and swan necked spout, influenced with further bamboo ornamentation. The sugar bowl and cream jug are fitted with silver handles reflecting that of the teapot, incorporating a subtly scrolling lower terminal. The interior of the cream jug and sugar bowl retain the original gilded interiors. The hallmarks struck to the rim of this impressive antique Chinese tea set include: Maker's mark: KW (Kwan Wo) Character mark: Untraced Condition This antique Chinese silver tea set...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver taper candlesticks; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection. These exceptional anti...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver side handled coffee pot made by Crichton Brothers; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional antique sterling silver coffee pot has a plain tapering cylindrical form on to a circular collet foot, in the form of an oil can. The surface of this fine example of antique silverware is plain and unembellished, with an applied moulded border to the upper rim. The coffee pot is fitted with a conical shaped hallmarked cover surmounted with a sterling silver tiered...

A fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver half pint/christening mug; an addition to our range of diverse Newcastle silverware. This fine antique George III Newcastle sterling silver half pint/christening mug has a plain baluster shaped form onto a circular spreading foot. The surface of this Georgian silver mug...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel envelope style vesta case; an addition to our silver case collection This fine antique Victorian English s...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver argyle; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI sterling silver cordial/beer/water jug; an addition to our diverse range of antique silverware. This exceptional antique George...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver three light candelabra; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. These exception...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage German sterling silver Lotus pattern canteen of cutlery for twelve persons made by Rosenthal; an addition to our antique flatware sets. The pieces of this exceptional and extensive vintage German sterling silver cutlery service for twelve persons has been crafted in the Lotus pattern. The lower portion of each handle is embellished with an impressive organic design, all in the iconic Art Nouveau manner. This vintage canteen consists of 112 pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table knives 12 Table forks 12 Dessert knives 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 12 Fish/hors d'oeuvre knives 12 Fish/hors d'oeuvre forks 12 Coffee spoons 12 Teaspoons Additional Pieces: Pair of serving spoons Large serving fork Small serving fork The pieces of this silver flatware set, including the original knives, have been crafted by the German silversmith Rosenthal; often this maker manufactured items in a lower grade of silver or silver plate, indicating the high quality of this sterling silver service. This vintage canteen of cutlery is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduce tarnishing. NOTE: This item contains knives and is only available for sale to persons aged 18 or over. Proof of age will be required upon purchase. Condition This vintage German sterling silver Lotus pattern cutlery set is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The German hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine and impressive Rosenthal flatware...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Italian silver and marble candlesticks; an addition to our continental silverware collection. These exceptional antique Italian s...

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

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver bon bon/miniature cake stand; an addition to our rare silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver three-tiered miniature cake stand has a circular form. The incurved, arched frame is embellished with reed decoration and conjoins to the upper portion with a plain ball style finial. The stand is composed of three circular receivers, each retaining their original hallmarked plates. The original plates each bear a plain circular well and further reed decoration to the plateaued rim. This antique silver cake stand...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George IV English sterling silver egg cruet set for three persons; part of our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique George IV sterling silver egg cruet set consists of three egg cups and three associated spoons, displayed on a functional original purpose-made stand. The original hallmarked egg cups have a bell shaped form onto a circular spreading pedestal foot. These silver egg cups are embellished with cast and applied floral and foliate decorated borders to the upper portions, in addition to a band of leaf decoration to the each foot. The three associated hallmarked English sterling silver spoons have a plain tapering form with leaf ornamentation to the terminals. This silver cruet set is supported and displayed on the original and impressive cast sterling silver circular rounded stand, ornamented with foliate decoration. The surface of the stand bears three circular receivers enabling the egg cups to stand securely in situ; these supports alternate with integrated receivers for the three egg spoons. The receivers surmount an exceptional pedestal constructed of three putto figures stood with their arms elevated, bracing scrolling supports to the plain circular boss. The original antique stand features a central carrying handle modelled in the form of a foliate wreath. Each antique egg cup and egg spoon retains the original gilt interior. The initials displayed within the maker's marks, in addition to the standardization of the surround could pertain to a multitude of antique silversmiths; these silversmiths include William Eaton, Ellerby, Esterbrook and Eley II. In art and culture, a putto (plural: putti) is a chubby male child, usually nude and occasionally bearing wings. Condition These antique sterling silver egg cruet...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver parcel gilt goblet; an addition to our London silver wine and drinks related silverware collection. This except...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver straight single struck Fiddle, Thread & Shell pattern flatware service for 12 persons made by George Adams; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection. The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian straight* sterling silver flatware service for 12 persons have been crafted in the Fiddle, Thread and Shell pattern. The surface of each handle is embellished with a paralleling thread decorated border accented with a shell design to the terminal and reverse of each bowl. The anterior surface of each spoon and fork handle terminal are ornamented with a contemporary engraved crest of a leopard couchant guardant and collared. The posterior surface of each piece is plain and unembellished, apart from a rounded heel to the bowl of each spoon. This single struck Fiddle Thread and Shell pattern flatware set consists of 48 pieces: 12 Table forks 12 Table spoons 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons Each piece of this service has been crafted by the collectable, renowned silversmith and flatware maker George Adams of Chawner & Co in 1842. This antique silver service...