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19th Century Russian Silver and Polychrome Cloisonne Enamel Candle Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique Russian silver and polychrome cloisonne enamel candlesticks; an addition to our continen...
Category
Antique 1890s Russian Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Posy Holder
By Alexander MacRae
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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...
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Vases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Spanish Silver Bird Figurines Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage Spanish silver bird figurines; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection.
These exceptional vintage Spanish silver table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of a pair of birds/grouse.
Each silver bird ornament has been embellished with embossed decoration reproducing the plumage and the bird's anatomical features.
Condition
These vintage silver bird figurines are a very good gauge of silver for their type, good quality and in excellent condition.
The embossed decoration is all very sharp.
The Spanish hallmarks...
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Antique German 14k Gold Snuff Box Circa 1850
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 14 karat gold snuff box; an addition to our collection of gold boxes.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 14k yellow gold snuff box has an oblong rounded form.
The body of this antique gold snuff box...
Category
Antique 1850s German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Georgian Style English Sterling Silver Two-Light Candelabra or Centrepiece
By Richard Comyns
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine pair of vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver two-light candelabra in the George I style; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
These fine vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver candelabra have a plain circular form, in the George I style.
Each impressive two-light candelabrum retains the original hallmarked detachable push fit scrolling arms, which support two rounded waisted capitals with plain circular dished drip pans.
These versatile vintage candelabra can be used as candlesticks once the arms (labra) are detached.
The knopped stems are surmounted on sunken wells, to tooled decorated circular spreading bases.
The filled bases retain the original leatherette covering to the underside.
The base of each was made by Richard Comyns of William Comyns & Sons Ltd and the labra were crafted by William Bruford & Son; these items will have been crafted in the same year but due to the hallmarking system the bases are struck with the date letter 'd' and the labra bear 'e'.
Two different maker's crafting alternative components of candelabra is not an uncommon practice due to the manufacturing process.
Condition
These vintage sterling silver candlesticks...
Category
Vintage 1950s English George I Candelabras
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Atkin Brothers Antique 1920 Sterling Biscuit Box
By Atkin Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver biscuit box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique sterling silver biscuit box has a plain oval form.
The body of the antique silver biscuit box...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bread Dish
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver bread dish; an addition to our dining silverware collection
This exceptional antique Victorian bread serving dish, in sterling silver, has an oval shaped form.
The lower portion of the body is embellished with fluted decoration, surmounted with a band of pierced and engraved decorated scrolling leaf decoration.
The flared rim of this antique sterling silver dish...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Biscuit Box
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver biscuit box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver biscuit box has a circular rounded form onto a circular spreading foot.
The body of the antique biscuit box...
Category
Vintage 1910s British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nathaniel Mills Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Newstead Abbey; an addition to our collectable box collection.
This exceptional antique William IV silver vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners.
The cover of this fine Nathaniel Mills vinaigrette is embellished with a scene of Newstead Abbey in high relief.
The sides and the underside of the box are ornamented with panels of engine turned decoration, accented with an impressive elongated applied thumb piece ornamented with leaf and bud designs.
The decoration to the underside incorporates a rectangular vacant cartouche.
Both the base and cover are embellished with applied moulded borders.
The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced decorated silver gilt grille.
The vinaigrette retains the original gilding to the surface and interior.
A former Augustinian priory which is known as the ancestral home of Lord Byron. This Abbey, situated in Nottinghamshire, is now publicly owned by the local Council and houses a museum displaying a tribute to Byron memorabilia.
Condition
This antique Nathaniel Mills vinaigrette is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
The decoration is very sharp and very crisp.
The original gilding is in exceptional condition, in keeping with age.
There is some discoloration to the interior of the grille, in keeping with age.
Full hallmarks struck to the interior are all very clear; the nature of this piece dictates the location of the part hallmarks to the underside of the grille, resulting in the maker's mark and lion passant being partially visible.
Reflections in photographs may detract from this fine example of antique silverware.
Dimensions:
Length 4.2 cm / 1.7"
Width 2.7 cm / 1.1"
Height 0.9 cm / 0.4"
Weight
1 troy ounce / 30.2 g
Maker: Nathanial Mills...
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Presentation Car
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional and rare, vintage English sterling silver presentation ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a car in the Art Nouveau manner.
The body of this stylised Jaguar style car has a plain moulded form.
This exceptional model surmounts the original carved stained oak wood plinth, accented with a vacant silver inscription plaque to the lower rim.
This exceptional vintage silver presentation ornament is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with two hinged catches.
Condition
This vintage sterling silver...
Category
Late 20th Century British Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George V Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Piano / Mantle Candlesticks
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver and enamel Art Deco piano/mantle candlesticks; an addition to our antique silverware collection.
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Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
By Edward Smith
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Abbotsford House; an addition to our collectable box collection
This exceptional antique Victorian silver vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners.
The cover of this fine vinaigrette is embellished with a scene of Abbotsford House in high relief.
The sides of the box are encompassed with panels of undulating ornamentation.
The underside of the box is ornamented with engine turned decoration incorporating a rectangular cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved inscription 'J.E to S.E, 17th April 1821'.
Both the base and cover are embellished with applied scrolling leaf decorated borders.
The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced decorated silver gilt grille and original gilded interior.
A historical country house which was the former residence of renowned novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott, situated in the Scottish Borders...
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Three Light Candelabra
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver three light candelabra; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
These fine vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver candelabra have a panelled hexagonal form, in the classic early 18th English style.
Each impressive candelabrum retains the original hallmarked detachable push fit scrolling arms, which support circular baluster shaped capitals surmounting plain hallmarked dished drip pans.
Each candelabrum is fitted with three labra conjoined to with a central baluster shaped finial.
These versatile vintage candelabra can be used with three lights or as candlesticks once the arms (labra) are detached.
The panelled waisted column of each candlestick is embellished with a rounded knop to the lower portion.
The hexagonal swept foot incorporates a subtle plain circular sunken well.
Each candelabrum does not have a weighted base.
These exceptional candelabra were crafted by the renowned London silversmith Richard Comyns of William Comyns & Sons Ltd.
Condition
These vintage sterling silver candlesticks are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The components have been professionally polished and are in presentation condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each base and part hallmarks to the sleeve of each labra are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this pair of vintage 3 candle candelabra...
Category
Vintage 1950s English Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Austrian Silver Candle Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Austrian silver candlesticks; an addition to our continental silverware collection
These ...
Category
Antique 1840s Austrian Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Antique 1900s Chinese Silver Vinaigrette
By Kwong Man Shing
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an addition to our silver boxes collection
This excep...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Swiss Silver & Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Swiss silver and pink enamel miniature boudoir clock; an addition to our silver timepiece collection.
This exceptional antique Swiss silver miniature boudoir clock has a plain rectangular form.
The surface of this impressive antique clock is embellished with impressive pink guilloche enamel panels, framed with plain broad sterling silver borders.
The upper portion of the enamel clock is fitted with an angular carrying handle.
The enamel dial of the clock is ornamented with black hour numerals, encircled with plain black chapter ring of minute markers and fitted with shaped pink hands.
The face of this timepiece is visible through a circular glass 'window' with a plain applied silver border.
The hinged door and opens to reveal the original movement.
The clock movement is fitted with an incorporated hinged winding key, featuring a shaped handle with a lobed fingerpiece.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this exceptional antique enamel clock include:
Maker's mark: STYLO
Silver quality/purity mark: Argent 0,935 (silver, .935, 935/1000)
Guarantee mark: Bear (large article over .875 purity)
Condition:
This antique enamel clock is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The enamel dial, glass panel and enamel segments are all in perfect condition
The Swiss hallmarks struck to the underside of the clock casing are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique pink enamel...
Category
Vintage 1910s Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Victorian Sterling Silver Table Snuff/Vesta/Trinket Barrel Box
By Frederick Edmonds & Edward J.W. Johnson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver table snuff/vesta/trinket box modelled in the form of a barrel; an addition to our diverse silverware collection
This exceptional and rare antique sterling silver box has been realistically modelled in the form of a barrel.
The surface of this unusual Victorian trinket box...
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Armada Jug and Stand
By Martin & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Armada jug and stand; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection
This magnificent antique Victorian English sterling silver Armada jug has an elongated pear-shaped form onto a circular pedestal foot.
The stand has an octofoil shaped form with a central swept raised circular well.
The cylindrical neck of the silver jug is embellished with exceptional cast and applied floral and scrolling foliate decoration, all on a matte background; there is an exceptional shield shaped vacant cartouche to the underside of the pouring lip, surmounted with scrolling leaf mantling.
The knopped neck is further ornamented with an interlacing border flanked with plain bands, to a swept portion encircled with pensile bud designs.
The decoration to the body incorporates two large scrolling leaf bordered vacant cartouches, each surmounted with a coronet design embellished with floral ornamentation.
Each cartouche is further embellished with a chased figural mask design to the nadir, flanked with large floral motifs.
Either side of each cartouche is embellished with an exceptional cast and applied three-dimensional winged mermaid and mermen, gesturing towards the aforementioned coronet.
The decoration to the body is further embellished with large scrolling leaf and floral sprays incorporating a cast and applied protruding leopard's head to the anterior portion.
This magnificent antique silver Armada jug retains the original hinged cover, ornamented with chased scrolling lead decoration and surmounted with an impressive cast and applied scrolling loop finial.
This exceptional antique Victorian silver jug...
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Urns
Materials
Sterling Silver
1920s American Sterling Silver Tapersticks
By James Robinson 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique American cast sterling silver tapersticks; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection.
These impressive antique American sterling silver tapersticks have an octofoil panelled form, replicating the details of a Classic English George I style.
The plain panelled waisted cylindrical capitals are encircled with protruding scalloped borders to the rims.
Each plain waisted column bears a panelled bulbous knop to the upper portion and further scalloped decoration to the lower.
The columns surmount octagonal shaped, incurved bases with a sunken well and plain collet style rim.
Each candlestick does not have a weighted base.
The underside of each base bears the maker's mark 'James Robinson' and 'sterling' standard mark.
Condition
These antique tapersticks are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The hallmarks struck to the underside of each base are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Dimensions
Height 11.7cm/4.6"
Diameter of capital 1.1cm/0.4"
Width of base 7.7cm/3"
Total weight
7.6 troy ounces/237g.
Maker: James Robinson.
Date: circa 1920.
Origin: USA.
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these examples of American silverware...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Basket
By Guang Ji
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver swing handled basket; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) basket has an oval shaped form onto an oval swept foot.
The body of this silver basket is embellished with fine and impressive pierced and embossed decoration depicting two iconic Chinese dragons amidst clouds.
The decoration to the body incorporates a circular vacant cartouche to either end.
The shaped border has embossed scroll and floral ornamentation to the rim.
This Chinese silver basket retains the original wirework style swing handle.
The concaved central well of this basket is plain and unembellished.
The impressive swept foot of this basket is encircled with a band of pierced decorated floral motifs.
Condition
This antique Chinese basket...
Category
Antique 1890s Hong Kong Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box
By Joseph Willmore
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver table snuff box; an addition to our collectable silverware collection.
This exceptional antique William IV sterling silver snuff box has a rectangular, rounded form.
The body of the box is embellished with impressive chased floral motifs accented with scrolling stem and foliate ornamentation, all on a matte background.
The decoration to the body incorporates a chased single leaf design to each corner, emanating from the rounded lower portion.
The upper rim of the body and swept sides of the cover are encompassed with a continuous band of engine turned decoration.
The underside of the box features a further panel of engine turned decoration.
This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover embellished with an engine turned bordered rectangular vacant cartouche to the upper plateau.
The cover is further embellished with an exceptional cast and applied domed, incurved border to the upper portion, matching the ornamentation to that of the body and continuing to an impressive floral thumbpiece to the anterior edge.
This antique sterling silver snuff box opens to reveal the original gilded interior.
Condition
This antique sterling silver snuff box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The chased and applied ornamentation is all very sharp and the engine turned decoration is all very crisp.
Full hallmarks struck to the interior of the box are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique silverware.
Dimensions
Length 9.8cm/3.9"
Width 6.5cm/2.6"
Height 4.3cm/1.7"
Weight
8.2 troy ounces/253g
Maker: Joseph Willmore...
Category
Antique 1830s British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Wax Jack
By Charles and Richard Comyns
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique George V English sterling silver wax jack; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection.
This e...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver and Enamel Cigarette / Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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...
Category
20th Century Slovenian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Squirrel Sugar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique silver sugar box modelled in the form of a squirrel; part of our collection of rare silverware.
This magnificent, fine and impressive antique cast silver sugar box has been realistically modelled in form of a squirrel perched on a branch.
The silver sugar box is embellished with chased details reproducing the squirrel's coat and anatomical features, in additional to the naturalistic features of the branches, leaves and acorns.
This exceptional and large antique silver squirrel sugar box is fitted with the original push fit head/cover.
Such magnificent specially commissioned, large examples in this form are highly unusual and are not available on the open market.
Condition
This rare squirrel sterling silver sugar box is a magnificent gauge of silver, magnificent quality and in magnificent condition.
Full British hallmarks struck to the body of the box and part hallmarks to the sleeve of the cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply to the magnificent gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this large silver animal ornament...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Indian Silver Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver card case; an addition to our diverse Asian silverware collection
This fine antique Indian silver card case has a shaped rectangular form.
The anterior surface of this case is embellished with a fine and impressive chased decorated panel depicting a scene with four characters in a boat above a shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary bright cut engraved initials ‘EH’.
The reverse surface is ornamented with a chased decorated panel illustrating a male and female character in period Asian dress clasping each other under a tree canopy.
The shaped sides and border to both the anterior and reverse surfaces are plain and unembellished.
This antique silver card case is fitted with a hinged cover.
Condition
This fine antique solid silver card...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Walker & Hall Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass inkwell made by Walker and Hall, part of our antique silver and glassware collection.
This exceptional antique George V English sterling silver inkwell has a hexagonal shaped, waisted form.
The shaped surface of this impressive antique inkwell is plain and unembellished, with applied iconic Art Deco style tiered designs to the either side of the base.
The elevated anterior edge of the base composes a pen receiver.
This Walker and Hall inkwell is fitted with an impressive flat topped hinged hallmarked sterling silver cover.
The cover opens to reveal a sunken well and removable glass ink liner.
The underside of the inkwell is fitted with the original wood base.
Condition
This antique Walker...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Candle Holders
By Adie Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver and enamel Art Deco candlesticks; an addition to our antique silverware collection
These exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver piano candlesticks have a plain tapering square form onto a circular spreading base.
The cylindrical capitals are each embellished with a band of guilloche enamel to a plain circular sconce.
The capitals are supported by square tapering columns, ornamented with black enamel panels and accented with impressive Art Deco silver motif to one side.
The geometric designs are embellished with eighteen pavé set marcasites.
The base of each Art Deco piano candle holder is ornamented with further guilloche enamel, to a plain collet style rim.
Both of these impressive antique candlesticks have filled bases and bear Bakelite to the undersides.
Condition
These antique Art Deco piano candle holders...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Georgian English Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By John Winter & Co 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English sterling silver candlesticks; part of our Georgian ornamental silverware collection.
These exceptional antique...
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Sterling Silver Column Candlesticks (1803)
By George Eadon & Co ( Eadon, Kibbles & John Weaver ) 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, exceptional, fine and impressive, pair of large antique Georgian English sterling silver architectural column candlesticks; part of our ornamental silverware collection.
These magnificent antique Georgian English sterling silver candlesticks have a plain subtly tapering columnar form.
The large and impressive Corinthian capital of each candlestick retains the original hallmarked detachable push fit sconce ornamented with a plain moulded rim.
The cylindrical columns are supported by a cuboid plinth to an impressive plain square stepped three tier base.
Each plinth is embellished with a fine and impressive bright cut engraved coat of arms depicting the Head family coat of arms encircled with a belt accented with the family motto 'Study Quiet'.
The bases retain the original contemporary engraved inscription 'A token of respect from Francis Head to her aunt Dame Mary Ann Head. 1803' to the lowest tier.
Both candlesticks are fitted with turned mahogany bases to the underside.
These magnificent Georgian candlesticks were crafted by George Eadon, George Kibbles & John Weaver of George Eadon & Co.
The title ‘Dame’ was the traditional style for the wife of a baronet at this time and before although it was interchangeable with the title ‘Lady’.
Condition
These antique Georgian candlesticks...
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By Robert Garrard II 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English cast sterling silver candlesticks made by Robert Garrard II; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection
...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Indian Silver Jewelry Casket and Hand Mirror, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Indian silver dressing table set; part of our silverware collection.
This magnificent antique I...
Category
Antique 1890s Indian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Austrian Silver Tea Caddy, circa 1955
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austrian 800 standard silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional Austrian silver tea caddy has an...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Biscuit Barrel by Liberty & Co Ltd
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver Arts and Crafts style biscuit barrel made by Liberty & Co Ltd; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver biscuit barrel has a circular rounded form onto a plain circular spreading foot.
The body of the antique silver biscuit box has a subtly planished finish and is encompassed with two applied Arts and Crafts style borders.
The ornamentation to the barrel incorporates four applied circular designs, featuring further interlacing and bead designs, in addition to a central quatrefoil motif.
This antique box retains the original hallmarked push fit cover surmounted with a button style finial.
This exceptional antique silver biscuit barrel...
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
William Edwards Antique 1822 Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
By William Edwards
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our silver boxes collection
This antique George IV sterling silver vinaigrette has a ro...
Category
Antique 1820s English Other Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Yellow Gold, Garnet, Ruby, Hardstone and Glass Scent Bottle, circa 1845
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 18 carat yellow gold, 0.43 carat garnet, 0.08 carat ruby, green coloured hardstone and glass scent bottle; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection
This exceptional 18 carat yellow gold antique scent bottle has a has a plain flask shaped form.
This antique opalesque glass scent bottle is fitted with a fine and impressive yellow gold cylindrical collar and domed hinged cover, which opens to reveal the original push fit glass stopper.
The rim of the collar, cover and mounted foot are embellished with impressive leaf designs.
The surface of the cover is ornamented with impressive scrolling leaf decoration on a matte background, incorporating quatrefoil shaped floral motifs comprised of four collet set green-coloured hardstones.
Each quatrefoil shaped design is embellished with a collet set cabochon cut ruby to the centre, totalling 0.08ct.
The domed upper portion of the cover is further ornamented with an impressive scrolling leaf bordered floral design, comprised of five collet set green hardstone petals with an impressive 0.43ct round faceted cut garnet to the centre, collet set in relief.
Condition
This antique gold scent bottle...
Category
Antique 1840s Bottles
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Sterling Silver, Rock Crystal Combination Vinaigrette/Thread Spool Holder
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver and rock crystal combination vinaigrette/thread spool holder in the form of a carriage lamp; an addition to our diverse collectible silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver combination vinaigrette / thread holder has been realistically modeled in the form of a carriage lamp.
The body of the vessel is embellished with impressive chased scrolling leaf decoration, accented with plain silver borders.
The anterior surface of the antique silver holder bears a feature bezel set cabochon cut rock crystal panel, displaying the initials MAUD; this protruding panel replicates the location of the lamp's light.
The posterior of the vessel features an impressive hallmarked plain belt loop/hook fastening.
The piece retains the original domed hinged cover ornamented with tiered panels embellished with further scrolling leaf decoration.
The cover is surmounted with a plain ring loop attachment and opens to reveal the original thread spool.
The underside of the lamp is fitted with a hallmarked hinged cover, which opens to reveal the vinaigrette with the original push fit grille and gilding.
The grille is ornamented with an engraved and pierced decorated floral rosette design.
The interior of the antique vinaigrette cover bears a Victorian lozenge mark which certifies the patent of the design on 8th September 1869 with the UK Patent Office.
Condition
This antique thread spool...
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
1840s Sterling Silver Harlequin Taperstick
By Joseph Angell & Son
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English cast sterling silver taperstick; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver taperstick has a circular rounded form with a shaped figural column.
The cylindrical capital of this antique silver taper candlestick is encircled with moulded girdles, in addition to a shaped scalloped chased decorated border to the rim; the capital surmounts a lobed floral petal style drip pan.
The exceptional cast sterling silver column has been modelled in the form of a Harlequin.
This impressive figural column surmounts a domed circular shaped base ornamented with chased scrolling leaf and floral ornamentation.
This Harlequin taperstick does not have a weighted base.
An antique Harlequin...
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique German Silver and Cut Glass Apple Jar
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German silver and glass jar; an addition to our diverse range of continental silverware.
This exceptional antique German 800 standard silver box has a circular shaped form.
The jar is fitted with a push fit silver cover realistically modelled in the form of a stemmed apple.
The antique glass body of the jar has a subtly panelled form and is ornamented with cut glass decoration in a geometric design, in addition to a star cut motif to the underside.
The upper rim of the jar is fitted with a hallmarked silver mount.
The hallmarks struck to the surface of the antique silver mount include:
National mark: Crescent moon and crown, Germany
Silver quality/purity mark: 800 (800/1000)
Maker's mark: WTB (untraced)
Condition
This antique German silver mounted jar is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The German hallmarks struck to the silver mount are all very clear.
Dimensions
Diameter 10.8 cm / 4.3"
Height 15 cm / 5.9"
Maker: Untraced Maker's Marks
Date: Circa 1930
Origin: Germany, Europe
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique glass jar with silver lid...
Category
Vintage 1930s German Jars
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Smoking Compendium Carriage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver and cranberry glass smoking compendium carriage; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian sterling silver smoking compendium...
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Glass
1910 Sterling Silver Gimbal Table Lighter
By Andrew Barrett & Son
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine, and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver gimbal table lighter; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver table lighter has a globular form to a rounded composite handle.
The surface of the piece is plain and embellished with the contemporary bright cut engraved initial 'H' beneath a Baron's coronet.
The center of this antique silver table lighter...
Category
Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver travelling clock or compass; an addition to our silver timepie...
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Frosted Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
By Andrew Barrett & Son
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and frosted glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian glass sterling match striker, with sterling silver mount, has a globular form.
The surface of the frosted glass body has a textured finish which composes a match striker and incorporating the impressive applied monogram initials 'CIL'.
The upper portion of this antique glass match striker...
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Paperweights
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique German Silver Dog Sugar Box Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique silver sugar box modelled in the form of a dog; part of our collection of silver animal sugar boxes.
This magnificent, fine and impressive antique cast silver sugar box has been realistically modelled in form of a dog*.
The silver box is embellished with fine details reproducing the dog's coat and anatomical features.
This exceptional and large antique silver dog...
Category
Antique 1890s German Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Georgian Sterling Silver Candle Holders / Candlesticks by Matthew Boulton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English sterling silver candlesticks made by Matthew Boulton; part of our Georgian ornamental silverware collection.
T...
Category
Antique 1810s English Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Lyre Candle Holders
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver lyre candlesticks; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection
These exceptional anti...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Piano Candle Holders
By Robert Garrard II 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver piano candlesticks; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection
These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver candlesticks have a circular rounded form.
The plain cylindrical capital of each silver candlestick is plain and encircled with an applied moulded border to the rim.
The capitals retain the original hallmarked push fit sconces, ornamented to the rim with chased leaf decoration.
The waisted column of each candlestick is embellished with chased leaf decoration to a large compressed circular knop, in addition to leaf motifs enveloping the lower portion.
These impressive columns surmountcircular spreading bases, each ornamented with four large palmette style leaf designs, with further applied foliate decoration to the rim.
These piano candle holders...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Jewellery Box
By Hung Chong & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver jewellery box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver box has a subtly undulating rectangular form.
The surface of the box has a planished finish and is embellished with an embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate design to the anterior surface.
The decoration to the body continues to the cover, incorporating plum blossom arrangements and an impressive perched bird motif.
This antique jewellery box is fitted with the original hinged cover.
This exceptional Chinese silver jewellery box is supported by four impressive cast silver feet.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include:
Maker's mark: HC (Hung Chong)
Artisan workshop mark: QI CHANG (Shanghai)
NOTE: We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his help in identifying this exceptional antique piece.
Condition
This antique Chinese silver jewellery...
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Vintage Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large vintage English sterling silver presentation bowl; an addition to our vintage silverware collection
Thi...
Category
Vintage 1980s English Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Italian Silver Candlesticks Circa 1750
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique Italian silver candlesticks; an addition to our continental silverware collection.
These exceptional antique Italian silver candle holders have...
Category
Antique 1750s Italian Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Samuel Pemberton
By Samuel Pemberton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver vinaigrette made by Samuel Pemberton; an addition to our silver boxes collection
This antique Georgian vinaigrette...
Category
Antique Early 1800s British George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Porringer and Cover ( 1689)
By Roger Grange
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William III English sterling silver porringer with cover; an addition to our 17th century silverware collection.
This exceptional antique William III sterling silver porringer with cover has a plain rounded cylindrical form onto a circular spreading foot.
The lower portion of the body is encircled with an exceptional band of chased alternating leaf designs.
The body is further ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'WSM'.
This cup retains the original hallmarked domed push fit cover embellished with a large chased stylized leaf motif in a swirl design.
The cover is surmounted by an exceptional cast leaf decorated sterling silver bud style finial.
This fine silver porringer with cover is fitted with two exceptional cast and applied S-scroll handles.
Early examples in such exceptional condition are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.
Condition
This antique silver porringer...
Category
Antique 1680s British Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Spanish Silver Candle Holder
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Spanish silver candlestick; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection
This fine antique Spanish silver candlestick has a waisted circular shaped form onto a domed circular shaped base to a colet style rim.
The surface of this impressive antique candlestick is ornamented in a swirl design.
The impressive waisted knopped column is fitted to the base with a screw fitting, as to be expected for such a candlestick.
This silver candlestick does not have a weighted base.
This antique Spanish candlestick...
Category
Antique 1820s Spanish Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Three Light Candelabra
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver three light candelabra; an addition to our ornamental s...
Category
Vintage 1980s British Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Glass Serving Preserve Baskets
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver and glass serving preserve baskets; an addition to our silver cruet and condiments collection
...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Elephant Sugar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique cast sterling silver elephant sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection
...
Category
Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewelry Box and Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Edwardian English sterling silver jewelry box and watch modeled in the form of a coal scuttle; an addition to our silver timepiece collection.
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver jewelry box and clock has been modeled in the form of a coal scuttle, with a plain trapezoid form and rounded lower edge all supported by four bun feet.
The surface of this impressive antique silver jewelry box is plain and unembellished.
This impressive antique clock...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Sterling Silver Bowls / Centrepieces
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large pair of antique George V English sterling silver bowls / centrepieces in the Art Nouveau style, an addition to our presentation silverware collection.
These magnificent and large antique George V English sterling silver bowls/centrepieces have a compressed circular form onto a knopped pedestal and domed circular foot.
The plain body of each piece is encircled with an impressive band of applied and chased olive leaf festoon decoration consisting of overlapping leaf designs with a bead motif to subdivision.
Both sides of each piece is further ornamented with exceptional and large applied vacant cartouche bordered with a ribbon tied oak and olive branch, in addition to a scrolling and leaf motif to the upper portion.
The upper portions of these concaved cartouches are subtly elevated and joined to the moulded decoration to the shaped rim.
These antique silver bowls are fitted with impressive and large Art Nouveau style scrolling handles with plain plateaued upper portions and subtle thumbpieces.
The knop to the pedestal is encircled with an impressive chased band of oak leaf and acorn decoration accented with a tied ribbon design.
These fine examples of Art Nouveau silverware...
Category
Vintage 1910s English Other Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian 9K Rose Gold and Enamel Cigarette Case
By Joseph Gloster
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique Sterling Silver Nephrite and Rose Quartz Inkstand
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique George V English sterling silver, nephrite and rose quartz inkstand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique sterling silver gilt inkstand has a rectangular, cut cornered form.
The cast silver gilt George V inkstand is embellished with four mythological creatures, each with a scaled body and the lower portion of a fish, in addition to an open jawed dragon style head and clawed legs.
The ornamentation to the body includes two vacant circular cartouches in addition to two pellet designs, segmenting the creatures.
The stand is further ornamented with an undulating leaf textured border to the rim,
The surface of this exceptional example of antique silverware incorporates two applied C-shaped supports, composing a pen stand.
This antique hallmarked silver inkstand is supported by four impressive cast feet accented with large scrolling terminals and tri-lobed sockets.
The stand incorporates a central circular receiver which accommodates the original nephrite ink pot.
This exceptional carved nephrite inkpot is fitted with a hallmarked sterling silver gilt lining and incorporates two hand pieces modelled in the form of mythical creatures grasping the aforementioned liner rim.
The inkpot retains the original hallmarked push fit cover surmounted with an exceptional rose quartz finial realistically modelled in the form of a squirrel.
This exceptional and unusual ink pot is fitted with a removable glass liner.
This antique inkstand...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Danish Sterling Silver Two Light Candelabra by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique Danish sterling silver two light Pomegranate pattern candelabra made by Georg Jensen; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
These magnificent and rare antique Danish cast sterling silver candelabra have a circular bulbous form, in the Pomegranate pattern.
The surface of each exceptional example of antique silverware has a subtly planished finish.
Each impressive two light candelabrum retains the original hallmarked scrolling arms, supporting two rounded organic-shaped baluster capitals with plain circular dished drip pans.
The scrolling arms of each candelabra incorporate magnificent scrolling leaf and bead decoration, all in the Arts and Crafts style.
The plain bulbous columns surmount a plain circular foot, accented with a petal decorated border to the junction.
The bases of these magnificent cast candelabra are not weighted.
The hallmarks struck to the underside and one of arm of each include:
Maker's mark: Georg Jensen (these marks were used between 1925-1932)
Designer's mark: GI (Georg Jensen)
Silver quality/purity mark: Sterling, 925, S (925/1000)
Country mark: Denmark
Importer's mark: GS (Stockwell & Co (George Stockwell))
Import hallmark: London
Import date mark: q (1931)
Such examples struck with full London import hallmarks are rare to the market.
Condition
These antique Georg Jensen silver candelabra...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Arts and Crafts Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver
