English Sterling Silver Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. - Art Deco Ashtray

A stunning tall vanity / dressing table jar, probably used for either hatpins or a toothbrush, hence the little cork lining to the interior of the base. The glass is channel cut...

A stunning antique English silver plated cocktail or drinks tray made by the top-notch London silversmith "Goldsmiths' and Silversmiths' Company at 112 Regent Street, London; signed on the understand. This stylish tray stands on four attractive feet and is decorated with a beautiful engraved design. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. Dating to c.1920, it remains in superb condition measuring 14" x 9 1/2" x 1/2". In 1880 William Gibson and John Lawrence Langman acquired premises at 112, Regent Street, London and founded The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company. The firm produced a wide range of items from solid silver tableware and cutlery, jewellery and watches to electroplaters, trophies and surgical instruments. In 1898 the expanded and well-known firm became a limited company and added "Ltd" to its name. The abundant advertising activity of The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd left numerous illustrations of their products. The company also became a distinguished dealer in diamonds and precious stones and a popular retailer of items by other silversmiths such as Harrison Brothers & Howson, William Comyns, Martin Hall & Co Ltd, W&G Sissons, among others. The company's artworks received acclaim at a number of international exhibitions from the 1880s through to the early 1900s. Thus the magnificent Rococo silver tea and coffee set, excellent diamond jewellery and Art Nouveau silver toilet set...

A very smart Art Deco corkscrew with a wonderful sterling silver handle fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1937 together with the maker's mark for G W Lewis & Co. A stylish piece of ...

A magnificent and highly collectable box by the famous house of Cartier, this piece made in England, fully hallmarked for London 1944 together with the initials for Jacques Cartier. ...

A really handsome vintage art deco inkwell, beautifully shaped and star cut on the underside. The collar and hinged lid is made from sterling silver and the top of the lid beautifull...

A fine quality and very stylish cream and sugar set made from a good heavy gauge of sterling silver with a very elegant Art Deco design. Each piece is fully hallmarked for London ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver frame has a plain square form with a square incurved shaped internal window. The surface of this photograph frame is plain and unembellished. This plain antique silver frame is fitted with a fine and impressive oakwood back and hinged strut with two swivel catchers; the silver portion securing the oakwood back indicates the high quality of the piece. The reverse surface of the frame bears...

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 Edwardian English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Edwar...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver nutcrackers - boxed; an addition to our silver flatware...

Our exceptional sterling silver centerpiece from the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts period comes from the London firm of Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd. It features a central...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case; an addition to our theatrical related silverware collection This fine antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular rounded form. The anterior surface of the vesta case is embellished with the applied inscription 'Adelphi Theatre, 1906' to the cover and 'With Otho Stuart's Compliments' to the body. The posterior surface of the cover bears the applied inscription 'Souvenir of A Midsummer Night's Dream' The reverse of the case features an impressive embossed scene from a Midsummer Night's Dream Act IV scene I; this scene depicts the character Bottom with the ears of an ass being doted on by Titania. This fine sterling silver vesta case has a hinged cover which incorporates a plain thumbpiece to the anterior edge. There is an integrated serrated panel/match striker to the underside. Condition This antique silver vesta case...