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Art Deco silver plate serving tray of oblong shape with a central engraved geometric design. Maker's mark is unclear, Made in England.

English Renaissance-style (19th Century) pewter tea pot with fluted finial cover and etched floral and shield design

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver three piece condiment/cruet set - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian English sterling silver condiment set consists of a mustard pot and two condiment shakers. The shakers have a circular rounded form to a circular pedestal foot and the mustard pot has an oval form onto four bun style feet. The surface of each component is encircled with impressive pierced decoration, comprising interlacing arch and oval designs accented with circular motifs. The upper and lower portion of the mustard pot is further embellished with a gadroon decorated border, and the posterior surface bears a shaped sterling silver handle. The exceptional mustard pot is fitted with the original domed hinged cover, surmounted with baluster shaped finial. These condiment shakers each retain the original domed hallmarked push fit cover ornamented with pierced decoration. The circular foot of each shaker is embellished with impressive embossed bead decoration, to a plain collet rim. Each component is fitted with a blue glass liner. This antique condiment set...

Hallmarked in London in 1866 by Henry Holland, this very attractive, Victorian, antique sterling silver christening mug, features chased and engraved decoration to the sides, a gilt ...

19th century Victorian silver plate spoon warmers in the shape of nautilus shells resting on a bed of sea rocks ending with an ornate shell d...

Equestrian silvered bronze table push bell. Man riding a horse, or as soon in several british drawings, it can be a fox hunting scene. Classy way to signal y...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver lady's mug by Gabriel Sleath; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional antique early George II sterling silver mug has a plain baluster shaped form onto a circular domed spreading foot. The surface of this antique silver mug is plain and embellished with the contemporary engraved crest of a human head couped at the shoulders, surmounted with a coronet. The upper and lower portions are encircled with tooled decorated borders to the rims. This Georgian silver mug is fitted with an impressive S scroll handle with a plain thumbpiece ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'EMR'. This impressive antique silver mug was crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Gabriel Sleath. Such small Georgian tankards...

This is a very good 8th century pewter plate, fully London stamped with a pseudo four character hall mark as per silver, plus other markings. This plate has a lovely colour with all...

An exceptional, fine and impressive large antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug; part of our silver christening collection This antique Victorian silver christening mug has a circular, subtly tapering rounded form onto a circular spreading foot. The body of the mug is embellished with exceptional embossed and chased decorated angel/putto* head designs, accented with wing motifs to the nadir. The body of this large mug is further ornamented with large ribbon bow motifs and floral festoons, encompassing the aforementioned portrait designs, all within an arabesque band and matte background. The decoration to the body incorporates a vacant shaped cartouche to the anterior. The lower portion of this Victorian silver christening mug is encompassed with a plain applied girdle, above further chased floral designs within a shaped-scalloped border. This mug is fitted with a cast silver angular handle with leaf decorated bifurcating terminals, in addition to impressive ribbon and leaf ornamentation to the upper portion of the handpiece. This exceptional example of Victorian silverware retains the original gilding. This impressive antique silver mug is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. * In art and culture, a putto (plural: putti) is a chubby male child, usually nude and occasionally bearing wings. Condition This antique christening mug...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver wine ewer made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd in the George I style; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This magnificent antique Victorian English sterling silver wine ewer has a helmet shaped form onto a kno...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver claret jug, influenced by the Aesthetic Movement; an addition to our diverse silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver claret jug has a circular rounded form onto a circular plateaued foot. The upper portion of the jug is encompassed with bands of bright cut engraved evolute scroll, vertical pale and oval motifs accented with a simplified leaf garland and delicate scrolling pattern to the rim, all influenced by the Aesthetic Movement. The lower portion of the body is embellished with large fan designs segmented with tri-lobed motifs; each large module incorporates a horizontal pale, matte pattern. The Victorian silver claret jug is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover ornamented with a bright cut engraved leaf wreath design encompassing a contemporary crest of a stag's head erased. The cover is surmounted with a cast and applied leaf decorated thumbpiece, reflecting the shape of the fan designs to the body. This impressive jug is fitted with an exceptional embossed elongated S scroll handle featuring a bi-lobed ribbed formation and embellished with bright cut engraved oval motifs to either side, in addition to a scalloped, scrolling lower terminal. Either side of the lip is ornamented with a bright cut engraved simplified leaf design, in addition to a plain applied moulded border to the rim. The plateaued foot is embellished with further bright cut engraved garland designs, reflecting the ornamentation of the body and cover. The interior surface of the cover retains the original gilding. The underside of the foot bears the retailer's mark 'J. Mayer, Silversmith, Liverpool'. Condition This antique Victorian silver claret jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The bright cut engraved decoration is very crisp. The jug has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the base and part hallmarks to the cover are very clear. Dimensions Length from back of handle to lip 13.4 cm / 5.3" Width 11.6 cm / 4.6" Height 30.3 cm / 11.9" Weight 21.5 troy ounces / 668g Maker: William Hunter...

This extraordinary pair of silver gilt tazze was crafted by the famed partnership of Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith. The tazze are exemplary of the superior work produced by Scott an...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V cut-glass and English sterling silver mounted decanter in the Art Deco style; an addition to our silver mounted glass collection. This exceptional antique George V cut-glass and sterling silver mounted decanter has a circular moon flask shaped form, in the iconic Art Deco style. This antique glass and silver decanter...

John Wakelin & William Taylor pair of sterling silver open salts from 1783 in Georgian style with gilt wash bowls and in exquis...

A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver bon bon dish, an addition to our silver dining collection. This fine antique Victorian sterling silver bon bon dish has an oval shaped form onto a pedestal and oval spreading foot. The body of the dish is embellished with embossed fluted ornamentation accented with a central scroll and leaf decorated motif to the centre of the well. The undulating rim of the dish is encompassed with embossed decoration in addition to pierced simplified foliate designs. The pedestal is embellished with further embossed alternating fluted decoration with a plain rim. The underside of the dish bears the registration number 'Rd 163770.' Condition This antique dish is a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent presentation condition. There are some fire marks to the well of the dish, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the rim are all very clear; the second portion of the maker's mark has wear but remains legible. Dimensions Length 16.1 cm/6.3". Width 11.6 cm/4.6". Length of foot 6.8 cm/2.7". Width of foot 5 cm/2". Height 6.2 cm/2.4". Weight 3.1 troy ounces/95.2g. Maker: Hilliard...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver pint mug in the Art Deco style, an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver pint mug has a plain tapering cylindrical form onto a circular spreading foot, all in the Art Deco style. The surface of the mug is plain and encircled with bands of tooled decoration to the upper portion. This fine example of antique silverware is fitted with a plain stylised C-shaped sterling silver handle, in the Art Deco style. The underside of the mug bears the retailer's mark or icon (Aladdin's lamp) of James Dixon and registration number '9952', in addition to the full English hallmarks. Condition: This antique silver pint mug...

Both ovoid glass bodies exhibiting a slight greyish hue that is consistent with the period, decorated with scalloped & diamond cut detail, rising to faceted ringed necks fitted with ...

Each engraved with a crest and marked: London 1905, maker: Herbert Charles Lambert.

This limited edition covered goblet commemorates the 1937 coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Crafted of glass with impressive lion mask ...

Yellow Aesthetic Minton Porcelain Plate in the style of Japonism creations made by Christopher Dresser. Round plate adorned with an oriental fan representing a lovely and colorful bi...

This magnificent porcelain plate signed by Minton, dated 1880, embodies the artistic refinement of the Aesthetic Movement. Finely hand-decorated, it features raised motifs of beautif...

A fine English wine cooler (also known as a cellarette) for wine and spirits, crafted in a traditional sarcophagus form. in the Regency style - featuring a shaped, rectangular open t...

A Fine George III Wine Label Made in London circa 1785 by Susanna Barker. The Wine Label has a curved, narrow rectangular, form with raised eyelets and a bright cut border. The face...

Very fine and rare illustrated antique English John and William Ridgway hand painted ironstone "Fancy Stone China, Pattern 1289" Soup Tureen, lid and stand...

This magnificent porcelain plate signed by Minton, dated 1880, embodies the artistic refinement of the Aesthetic Movement. Finely hand-decorated, it features raised motifs of beautif...

Green Aesthetic Minton Porcelain Plate in the style of Japonism creations made by Christopher Dresser. Round plate adorned with an oriental fan representi...

This is a large antique sarcophagus cellarette. An English, mahogany and lead lined wine cooler or centrepiece, dating to the Regency period, circa 1830. Striking Regency centrepiece...

This antique silver plated hot water or coffee urn has no maker's marks but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1890 in the period Victorian style. The bowl of this urn is nicely decorated with a graduated ribbed design which is replicated on both the claw foot pedestal...

18th century (George I) English mahogany oval open wine cooler with original brass bound decoration and original brass carrying handles resting on its original square legs stand with...

Each cistern is in the form of a fluted vase on a rectangular pedestal. The lead-lined vases have brass handles, removable lids with pineapple finials and taps. The crossbanded pedestals have cupboard doors enclosing slatted shelves for warming plates in one and a lead-lined slops drawers, a tambour fronted shelf and a cellaret in the other. Susan Stuart, 'Gillow of Lancaster and London', 2008 vol 1 p308-315 illustrates many pedestal urns including the drawings for Workington Hall, Cumbria, dated 1788. PLates 342 and 343 show pedestals with a similar arrangement of shelves and drawers. Thomas Sheraton explained the functions of dining room pedestals in his 'Drawing Book' of 1793: 'IN spacious dining rooms the sideboards are often made without drawers of any sort, having simply a rail, a little ornament...

English Modern Chrome & Resin "Le Garcon" Mannequin by Lindsey B. England , Circa 1980s A rare iconic design of English Modern, The silver and black lacq...

Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Candelabra of cast form with a total weight of 3090gm. These candelabra were made in London, 1913, in the style of candlestick first seen in B...

This is a very good 18th century pewter Chalice or Goblet, made in the UK, Circa 1770 English pewter Chalices of this period are rare items. This chalice has a circular open bowl r...

Carrying import marks for London in 1984, this handsome, Elizabeth II period, Britannia Standard Silver Lemon Strainer, is plain in design. The lemon st...

This antique hot water urn or server is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1850 and done in the per...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver mustard pot; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection. This fine antique Victorian sterling silver mustard pot has a plain cylindrical form. The body of the mustard pot is embellished with pierced interlacing shaped arches accented with simplified floral motifs. The upper and lower rim of this sterling mustard pot is ornamented with an applied ribbed border. This fine mustard pot retains the original hallmarked hinged subtly domed cover surmounted with an impressive scrolling leaf decorated thumbpiece. The surface of the cover is embellished with pin struck decoration emanating from the centre in addition to a wriggle work stylised floral design. This fine example of antique silverware is fitted with an S-scroll handle ornamented with scrolling terminals and thumbpiece. The mustard pot is fitted with a removable blue glass liner. Condition This antique silver mustard pot...

Hallmarked in London in 1896 by William Comyns, this remarkable, Victorian, antique sterling silver decanter, will hold 4 different liquids at the same time, perfect for cocktails or for after dinner drinks...

We are delighted to offer this exquisite very well made original Victorian walnut Sheraton inlaid large butlers serving tray with bronze handles af...

A rare George III Neo Classical urn Pocket Nutmeg Grater made in Birmingham circa 1795 by Samuel Pemberton. The Nutmeg Grater is realistically modelled as a Neo Classical urn and is decorated with reeded bands and a band of fine beading on the domed, pull-off, cover. Once the cover is removed the silver rimmed steel grater is shown, which is also removable. The Grater is in excellent condition and is marked in the cover with SP for Samuel Pemberton of Birmingham. This is not a common design and a similar one is shown in the catalogue of the Robert and Meredith Green...

An exceedingly rare and important pair of George III-period mahogany knife boxes of exceptional quality and condition. The boxes are of serpentine form with refined crossbanded and c...

Set of 12 English Cowell and Hubbard Company Plates. They are hand painted with raised gold decoration.

This is a matched pair of vintage coffee pots. An English, silver plated chocolate heating jug by Mappin & Webb, circa 1940. Superb 2 pint speci...

An English, Sheffield silver made salt cellar with cobalt blue removable glass insert. Marked on the edge JD&S (James Dixon & Son grounded 1806 as Dixon & Smith c.) and EPBM (Electro...

Fine bone China. Set of eight.

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique tray with 37 EPNS shot cups originally designed as a communion tray A good looking well made and decorative suite, used in par...

This is an antique country house braising pan. An English, bronze cooking pot, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Charming antique pan suitable...

A very rare George III Skewer made by Robert Jones of Liverpool and assayed in Chester in 1798. The Skewer is modelled in a typically Chester design...

Wedgwood porcelain with gold design detail coffee service for fourteen people. Each piece is in great condition. Maker's mark undersigned. Service include 14 coffee / expresso cups...

We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful large set of Royal Albert old country roses China set. Royal Albert has been crea...

George III Crescent Wine Label, London, 1799, Peter & Ann Bateman. The Wine label is of the plain crescent form and is incised for SHERRY. Additional information: Height: 1 in/ 2 cm

An Arts & Crafts copper tray with repousse butterfly decoration.

With a rich magenta background this hand signed collection of Crescent/George Jones & Sons dessert plates, features a brightly hand painted variety of summer fruits centered with gil...

19th century English silver teapot with English wooden lid and handle.

Antique Mappin Brothers Regency Style Silverplated Oval Handled Tray Encounter a luxurious slice of history with our Antique Mappin Brothers regency st...

The Wedge is plain in design and triangular in form, with a stepped ridge. Silver Dish Wedges are found from the mid-18th century, however examples are extremely rare. They were desi...

The cast cream boat is of a very unusual design in the manner of Paul de Lamerie. This piece stands on four scroll feet attached to the sides with foliate mouldings. The main body ha...

Herculaneum Creamware Yellow-Ground Openwork Dessert Dishes, Pair, Liverpool Circa 1810–1815 This pair of English creamware dessert dishes, very probably made by the Herculaneum Pot...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage George VI English 9-karat yellow gold napkin rings - boxed; part of our dining silverware collect...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver goblet; an addition to our collection of wine and drinks related silverware. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver goblet has a circular bell shaped form onto a waisted knopped stem and swept circular foot. The body of this antique goblet is embellished with bright cut engraved floral and foliate festoons. The decoration to the body incorporates an oval vacant cartouche to the centre. The upper portion of the goblet is encompassed with bright cut engraved decoration to the border, incorporating two undulating bands. The lower portion of the body features further undulating bands of impressive bright cut engraved decoration. The foot of the exceptional goblet is ornamented with further bands of bright cut engraved decoration, encircling the plain and unembellished stem. Condition This antique bright cut engraved silver goblet...

An Arts & Crafts brass champagne bucket with pierced Voysey style heart decoration around the top.