Ivory Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Rare George III Sterling Silver Tea-Coffeeset ivory Handles plus tray 1799-1800 Hallmarked in London in 1798-9 by Charles Asprey, this superb, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tea...

This rare and exceptional George III teapot is the work of preeminent Georgian silversmith Paul Storr, it is one of his earliest works, the date mark on this pieces of the year 1793 which is the first year Storr marked items with his own initials (P S) The teapot is designed in the neoclassical taste with some Chinese influences, or Chinoiserie taste, even the figure on the cover of the teapot is Chinese. It is very hard to impossible to find works from this early period with this interesting Royalty provenance. The family crest on the front is of the Tollemache family, and dating of The teapot indicate It belonged and probably commissioned by or as a gift to William Manners Tollemache, Lord Huntingtower, William, On 12 January 1793, at the Age of 26, he Was created a Baronet, of Hanby Hall in the County of Lincoln. So this teapot was commissioned to celebrate the occasion. William Manners Tollemache: Lord Huntingtower (19 May 1766 – 11 March 1833), known as Sir William Manners, Bt, between 1793 and 1821, was a British nobleman And Tory politician. Born William Manners, he was the eldest son of John Manners and Louisa Tollemache, 7th Countess of Dysart. On 12 January 1793, at the age of 26, he was Ceated a Baronet, of Hanby Hall in the County of Lincoln.On his mother's Succession to the earldom in 1821, he was styled Lord Huntingtower, and adopted The surname of Talmash or Tollemache Paul Storr: (baptised 28 October 1770 in London – 18 March 1844 in London) was an English goldsmith and silversmith working in the Neoclassical and other styles During the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. His works range from Simple tableware to magnificent sculptural pieces made for royalty Paul Storr was England's most celebrated silversmith during the first half of the Nineteenth century and his legacy lives on today. His pieces historically and Currently adorn royal palaces and the finest stately homes throughout Europe and The world. Storr's reputation rests on his mastery of the grandiose neo-Classical Style developed in the Regency period. He quickly became the most prominent Silversmith of the nineteenth century, producing much of the silver purchased by King George III and King George IV. Storr entered his first mark in the first part of 1792, which reflects his short-lived partnership with William Frisbee. Soon after, he Began to use his PS mark, which he maintained throughout his career with only Minor changes. His first major work was a gold font commissioned by the Duke of Portland...

Pebbled black Aida leather - enriched with hand-sewn ivory stitchings - envelops the sides of this precious and minimalist rectangular tray in fine Amara ebony. Clean-lined handles i...

American silver overlaid carved ivory handle c.1900. The rope twist carved ivory handle with sterling silver overlaid scrolling leaves.

Late 19th / early 20th century sterling silver overlaid corkscrew in the "Rustic" taste, having a sterling overlay of scrolled leaves over ivory carved as a piece of a branch with ra...

A luxurious container conceived for a likewise luxe delicacy, this bowl is a precious piece that cannot be missed in the most exclusive tableware collections. Only interrupted by a d...

This is an outstanding quality 5 piece silver tea service with a classic streamlined Art Deco form. The whole set has a weight of almost 3.5kg (108 troy. oz.) with each component hav...

Art Deco geometrically carved ivory t-form corkscrew with stepped sterling silver endcaps (one end monogrammed).

19th / 20th century corkscrew with cupids bow carved ivory handle with sterling silver overlay.

19th Century German extremely detailed sterling silver and gold gilt knight figure. Knight in full suit of armour, carved face beneath a hinged viso...

Pheasant by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 sterling silver with bone beak The piece is totally handcrafted, hammered and chiseled by excellent craftsmen, gi...

A set of three Austrian silver boxes and covers, Johann Hoppe, Vienna, circa 1925. These are marked on bases and covers in Secessionist style, one ...