Horse Racing Trophy - Sterling Silver - Art Nouveau Design - Walker & Hall 1925

A true showpiece for the discerning eye, this 1913 sterling silver centrepiece by Walker & Hall, hallmarked in Sheffield, embodies the perfect balance of sculptural elegance and time...

Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, this stylish, Antique Sterling Silver Three-handled Cup or Tyg, is in the Art Nouveau taste, with a hammered finish, and...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1919 by Walker & Hall, this attractive, George V period, Antique Sterling Silver Child's Set, comprises a spoon and fork in the art nouveau taste, presente...

Hallmarked in London in 1931 by William Bruford & Son, this very handsome, Sterling Silver Trophy, is in the Art Deco taste, with striking handles, and a...

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...

This silver presentation vase is a small replica of the classical Roman ‘Warwick Vase’. The body is cast and chased with fruiting vines below the rim. The central field has a continuous band with bearded Bacchic heads floating above a lion’s mask and pelt. The applied handles comprise gnarled twisted vine stems. The spreading stem is set on a square foot which in turn sits on an ebonised wooden plinth base. The plinth is applied with two vacant laurel wreath cartouches and two rectangular plaques, one finely engraved with the Royal Coat of Arms and the other inscribed “Plymouth, Devonport and Cornwall Races 1845, the gift of her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, Augustus Coryton Esqr, W. R. Fortescue Esqr, Stewards” and “Her Majesty’s Vase, value 100gs., for three-year-old and upwards – Heats, about two miles, starting at the T.Y.C. Starting-post, once round, to the Grand Stand Winning-post.” Fully marked and stamped on the side of the foot ‘Hunt & Roskell Late Storr & Mortimer 2225’. English, assayed for London 1845. Provenance: Her Majesty Queen Victoria. Sir John Barker-Mill, Baronet of Mottisfont.Thence by descent. John Barker (1803-1860) was created 1st Baronet ‘of Mottisfont in the County of Southampton’ on 16 March 1836. A noted racehorse owner, Barker won numerous prestigious trophies with Giantess, Cymba, Miss Ellis and Pugilist. His most prestigious horse, Leviathan, sire of Giantess, won 16 of 21 starts and was sold to George IV for 2,000 guineas. Plymouth, Devonport and Cornwall Races were held from 1828 until 1930. The racecourse was a flat, oval course of 12 furlongs with a straight run-in of 2 ½ furlongs. ‘Royal Plates...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our christening silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver photograph frame has a plain rectangular form with a rounded oblong shaped internal window. The broad border of this Walker & Hall sterling silver photo frame is plain and unembellished. This fine example of antique silverware is fitted with the original oakwood back and hinged strut, securing with two swivel catches. The photograph frame is inset with the original removable glass panel. Condition This antique sterling silver photo frame...

This stylish and beautiful centrepiece was made in Germany, circa 1900. It is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau, and the organic form ensures that, like an interesting sculpture, it...