Owl's Roost Antiques Sheffield and Silverplate

Elaborate figural Egyptian Revival Victorian biscuit jar made by Mappin & Webb during the 19th century. This highly stylized piece features a winged sphinx with an Egyptian head piece finial. The piece is heavily engraved and has 4 four plaques that can be personalized. The bottom edge interior and outer edge is beaded and it stands on four stylized claw feet. The bottom is stamped with an early Mappin & Webb hallmark along with W 16 and some etched handwritten numbers as well. A truly spectacular piece that would be a wonderful addition to your home. From Mappin & Webb site: Mappin & Webb is a true British treasure with over 240 years of tradition and historical significance in the world of silver and fine jewellery. Renowned for combining timeless craftsmanship with superior quality and contemporary design, we have produced exquisite fine jewellery, elegant silverware, watches, glassware and the unique lifestyle accessories that have long been at the heart of affluent British society. It’s a story that began in 1775, when Jonathan Mappin opened a workshop in Sheffield. His mission was to create the most beautifully crafted silverware for British society. Over the immediate years that followed this would see the company expand internationally, receive Royal Warrants and commissions from Monarchs around the world, and become synonymous with excellence, craftsmanship and all things truly British. The Early Years: A Family Partnership. Within a year the first Mappin hallmark was recorded at the assay office and in 1780 Jonathan Mappin was given the Freedom of the Cutlers Company. The ‘Cutlers Company of Hallamshire’, to give it its full title, was incorporated in 1624 to provide jurisdiction over those making cutlery near Sheffield and to promote Sheffield as a place of expertise. The Company and Sheffield’s cutlery...

Ornate floral silver plate tantalus set featuring 3 cut glass bottles with a stand that comes apart into 3 pieces for easy storage. The stand has 3 feet so that it stands proudly on ...

Highly stylized pair of vintage silver plate donkey menus, place cards, or card holders. Great detail to their facial expressions and bodies. There is a clip attached to the base to ...

Midcentury silver plate grape stand featuring a ruffled edge bowl with ball feet and a simple curved rack to hold the grapes. The rack can be removed for s...

Silver plated four candle stick with leave design on circular based. Includes four tapers or four flower trumpets with metals nibs (1/2 in diameter)

A Meriden Brittania Co. Silver plate figural tilting covered pitcher on stand with two cups and drip cup / bowl, circa 1880 Meriden Britannia Company, Mer...

This beautiful epergne was made by S.J. Levi & Co. (1901-1938) in Birmingham England at the beginning of the 20th Century. This impressive silver plate piece features 1 large center...

Silver plate with beautiful criss-cross cut-glass piece with scapploed edge on one side and finger tip presses on top and bottom of criss-cross pattern bowl. The bottom glass section...