George II Decorative Objects

A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver tea caddies - boxed; an addition to our silver teaware collection These magnificent, fine and impressive antique Georgian silver tea caddies each have an oblong, bomb shaped form. The surface of each antique tea caddy is embellished with impressive chased and embossed scrolling floral and foliate decoration, incorporating paralleling undulating borders framing each side. The decoration to the body of each incorporates two cartouches, one displaying the contemporary engraved coat of arms depicting an oval escutcheon supported by a savage and a greyhound collared and chained, displaying firstly a stag's head and secondly three bars below three roundels. The coat of arms bears the motto 'Data fata secutus' - Following the destiny allotted to me*. These heraldic markings are surmounted with the crest of a mountain in flames, surmounted with the motto 'Luceo non uro' - I shine, not burn*. The cartouche to the opposing side of each caddy is ornamented with an impressive contemporary engraved crest of a greyhound courant. The remaining two sides of each impressive antique caddy...

A Very Fine George II Cast Taperstick Made in London in 1738 by Bennett Bradshaw and Robert Tyrrill. The Taperstick stands on a stepped shaped base decorated with reeding which rise...

A Very Fine Pair of George II Cast Candlesticks Made in London in 1743 by William Gould. The Candlesticks stand on a stepped shaped base decorated with reeding which rises to a circ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver tea caddies; an addition to our silver teaware collection. These exceptional antique George II sterling silver tea caddies have a circular baluster shaped form. The surface of each antique tea caddy is embellished with very sharp, finely chased floral and foliate decoration, incorporating a scroll bordered vacant cartouche to either side. The ornamentation to the body of each piece incorporates a plain applied moulded girdle. These caddies are fitted with a cylindrical push fit covers encircled with leaf decorated textures. The covers are surmounted with the original cast sterling silver leaf decorated finials. These impressive antique tea caddies...

A Rare & Exceptional George II Rococo Irish Milk Jug Made in Dublin circa 1750 by Samuel Welder. The Jug is of typical Irish design and stands on three unusual paw and shell feet wh...

Hallmarked in London in 1733 by Gabriel Sleath, this attractive, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Porringer, is of traditional form and design. The porringer measures 3.25"(8cm) ta...

A Very Fine George II Salver Made by William Peaston in London in 1752. The Salver stands on three cast hoof feet and is circular in form with a raised rim decorated with scrolls and shells, typical of the late George II period. The centre of the main body is engraved with a contemporary Armorial surrounded by a cartouche of floral sprays and shells. This fine piece is in excellecnt condition, has a good colour and is very well marked on the reverse. The Arms are those of Samuel Newton...

A Very Fine Early George II Cast Taperstick Made in London in 1732 by James Gould. The Taperstick is cast and stands on an attractive stepped base, with i...

A Very Fine Early George II Cast Taperstick Made in London in 1731 by Thomas Mason The Taperstick is cast and displays a stepped hexagonal base decorated with reeding. The circular ...

This English George II period 18th century table clock consists in a scarlet-japanned and parcel-gilt rectangular case with elaborate chinoiserie decoration and pierced frets to the sides. Resting on a molded base with a shaped apron and bracket feet, the case presents an inverted bell top with a brass fold-down handle flanked by four vase-shaped finials as well as a foliate engraved backplate. The door opens on a break arch brass dial featuring a Roman chapter ring with Arabic minutes, nicely laid out with gilt foliate corner spandrels and a subsidiary strike/silent dial within the arch. The matted centre presents a date aperture as well as the signature of the well-known British clockmaker William...

A Very Fine Pair of George II Serving Dishes Made in London in 1745 by Edward Aldridge. The Dishes are shaped circular in form, with a stepped gadrooned border, interspersed with foliate motifs. The reverse is engraved with their number in the set, in addition to their original scratch weight. Both are very well marked, also on the reverse. Each border is engraved with the Armorial, Coronet, Supporters and Motto "Semper Paratus...

A Very Rare and Unusual George II Bowl and Cover Made in London in 1746 by Gabriel Sleath. The Bowl is modelled in a very unusual design and stands on a spreading pedestal foot deco...

A very fine George II Square Salver made in London in 1729 by Matthew Cooper I The Salver stands on four unusual shaped cast feet and the raised, stepped, rim displays incuse corner...

An Extremely Fine Pair of George II Second Course Dishes Made in London in 1754 by John Jacobs The Dishes were made in London in 1754 by the very fine silversmith, Jean, also known ...