1840s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Oriental Sterling Silver Box with Figural Engravings, Handcrafted Persian Design, 18th C. An exquisite Antique Qadjar Oriental silver box, delicately hand-engraved with detailed figural and floral scenes, evoking the opulence of West Asian (Persiann) artistry. Crafted in the 19th century, this circular box features a continuous frieze of courtly musicians and noble figures within arabesque cartouches, surrounded by intricate foliate borders that showcase the exceptional skill of traditional silversmiths. Measuring approximately 6 cm in diameter and weighing about 72 grams, the box’s refined decoration reflects themes of celebration, poetry, and love – central motifs in Persian miniature painting and metalwork. The lid, meticulously etched with a symmetrical medallion composition, enhances its aesthetic balance and visual harmony. Likely made for betel, tobacco, or jewellery storage, this piece embodies both functional and artistic elegance. Its time-worn patina and fine repoussé and niello-style detailing suggest careful handwork rather than machine production, typical of mid-19th-century Oriental craftsmanship. Perfect as a collector’s item or a refined gift, this silver box adds timeless charm and cultural depth to any curated display of Eastern decorative arts. Dimensions: 6 cm Weight: 72 g Origin: Middle East or Persia (19th century) Material: Silver (tested) Antique Persian Qajar Engraved...

Sheffield silver large size tureen marked on the inside of the lid with a cross over a globe and the initials ITC which indicates it was made by Walker, Knowles and Co., 47 Burgess S...

Hallmarked in London in 1847 by John Edward Terrey, this incredible, Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Centrepiece, is decorated with cast models of the Three Graces to the centre,...

This beautiful plate was made by Coalport in about 1840 and would have belonged to large dessert service with the pattern 4/412, which we know has been done in many different colours...

A stunning antique hand painted French porcelain cabinet plate with a scene of a couple by renowned porcelain maker Sevres and da...

A charming Mid 19th Century Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Cow or Bull Creamer. The docile creature with its tail forming the handle,...

This handsome coffee pot was made by James & William Marshall in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1843. The repoussé work is exceptional. Large cartouche on either side one containing a scro...

19th-century Coalport porcelain novelty watering cans are rare, highly collectible miniature or toy items often featuring ornate, hand-painted floral decorations and applied, encrust...

With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well and tree platter...

A delightful and rare antique English Staffordshire transfer printed hand cooler egg portraying Prince Albert & the young Queen Victoria dates from around 1840. This particular...

Chinese Export Silver Mug, circa 1840, of double-skin construction and decorated with grape and vine against a matte background, a small oval cartouche, and grape branch handle. The ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver straight single struck Fiddle, Thread & Shell pattern flatware service for 12 persons made by George Adams; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection. The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian straight* sterling silver flatware service for 12 persons have been crafted in the Fiddle, Thread and Shell pattern. The surface of each handle is embellished with a paralleling thread decorated border accented with a shell design to the terminal and reverse of each bowl. The anterior surface of each spoon and fork handle terminal are ornamented with a contemporary engraved crest of a leopard couchant guardant and collared. The posterior surface of each piece is plain and unembellished, apart from a rounded heel to the bowl of each spoon. This single struck Fiddle Thread and Shell pattern flatware set consists of 48 pieces: 12 Table forks 12 Table spoons 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons Each piece of this service has been crafted by the collectable, renowned silversmith and flatware maker George Adams of Chawner & Co in 1842. This antique silver service...

A delightful antique English Staffordshire pottery pig moneybox decorated in marble effect slipware glazes and dating from around 1840. The moneybox shaped as...

A beautiful 3 piece grouping of English Late Spode Chinese Imari pattern platters in graduated sizes, including a perforated insert strainer. The grouping is elaborately decorated ...

Each piece finely painted in tones of black, brown and gilt with classical figural decoration, the handles and borders with gilt painting. Comprising: 1 reticulated stand, 1 reticulated basket, 3 covered sauce tureens (two finials professionally replaced), pair of covered sauce tureens and stands, 4 oval...

Exceptional Russian Silver Goblet with Cloisonné Enamel – 1848 Exceptional Russian silver goblet (Goblet), crafted in solid silver and fine ename...

Without doubt, the very best I have ever seen and owned. This grand set of three graduated silver plated domes are all handmade, you can see the hand beating on the interior of all o...

This beautiful plate was made by Coalport in about 1840 and would have belonged to large dessert service with the pattern 4/412, which we know has been done in many different colours...

Tavern Bright: Striped Mocha Yellowware Jug: Bold Bands of Blue and Yellow: English Earthenware, Circa 1820s. This striking Mocha yellowware jug is a superb example of popular, bri...

Introduce a touch of 19th-century elegance to your table or bar with this exquisite English Silver Plate and Cut Glass Claret Jug from the mid-19th century. The pitcher, designed in ...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Indian Colonial silver salver by George Gordon & Co - boxed; part of our antique salver collection. This magnificent antique Indian Colonial silver salver has a circular shaped form onto three bracket style feet. The surface of this antique silver salver is embellished with a broad, flat engraved floral, scrolling leaf and opposing scroll decorated border. The decoration to the surface incorporates a central contemporary engraved presentation inscription 'Presented to Capt H.A. Thompson 50th Reg M.N.P. By Colonel Green and his Brother Officers, in acknowledgement of his unremitted EXERTOONS as Mess Secretary for a period of nearly six years during the whole of which times his Conciliatory and Obliging demeanours have so essentially contributed to the HARMONY and well being of the Regimental Mess, December 1842'. The rim of this magnificent sterling silver salver is embellished with a fine and impressive fruiting vine decorated border, accented with large leaf designs and grape clusters. The salver is supported by three cast scroll decorated bracket style feet. This magnificent salver is fitted to the original hinged oak wood presentation box, with a satin and velvet lined interior. The exterior surface of the box is fitted with brass mounts, in addition to a vacant cartouche to the cover; the mounts are a fine feature and indicate the high quality of the piece. This boxed Indian silver salver embodies fine craftsmanship and rich cultural heritage, making it an exceptional gift for weddings, anniversaries, retirements or corporate presentations. At home, it lends refinement and a sense of tradition when displayed on a sideboard, dining table or within a cabinet. Condition This antique silver salver is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The flat engraved and engraved decoration is all very crisp. The original presentation box shows some indications of wear, in keeping with age. The Indian maker's mark struck to the underside of the salver is very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of silver serving trays. Dimensions Diameter 34cm/13.39' Diameter of surface 23cm/9.06' Height 3.5cm/1.38' Weight 40.8 troy ounces/1270.3g Maker: George Gordon & Co Date: 1842 Origin: Madras...

Rare Staffordshire agateware pitcher with pewter lid, circa 1840. Baluster shaped body molded overall, with vinery in greens and yellows on a b...

This exquisite ironstone plate by Francis Morley & Co. of Staffordshire features the intricate Zamara pattern in a rich deep pink, accented with touches of blue, green, and yellow. W...

Embossed and engraved sterling silver coffee pot Tommaso Panizza (1805-1868) Milan, circa half of the 19th century It measures 13.97 in (cm 35.5) in height x 8.66 in (22 cm) x 4.7...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver wine ewer; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collecti...

A delightful novelty antique Rockingham treacle glazed stoneware pen holder modelled as a shoe dating from around 1840. Modelled on a gentleman’s sh...

A decorative set of six 19th Century masons ironstone hand painted soup bowls, with an Imari style design incorporating the use of cobalt blue, iron red and gilt highlights

A beautiful pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style Sevres cobalt blue and ormolu-mounted vases with rams heads and wreaths. The porcelain body is beautifully painted with the signature Sevres Royal cobalt blue. The square shaped base is decorated with ormolu acanthus leaves and ribbon wreaths beautifully hand chizzeled and detailed ormolu work. These vases can easily be turned into a fabulous pair of...

A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Swans, After J.J. Kandler. The models are based on designs by Johann Joachim Kandler, the chief modeler at Meissen in the mid-18th ...

Early 19th French yellow copper cauldron with iron folding handle, polished.

This fine Victorian sterling silver muffineer (or sugar caster) displays the richly ornamented repoussé and piercing work characteristic of mid-19th century English silver. The cylin...

A Rare Silver Passover Seder Plate, Austria 1844 Circular outer rim supports wirework stems connected to a central knop and oblong shaped handle. Six bowls sit on round hanging suppo...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, miniature antique Victorian English sterling silver teapot in the Chinoiserie style; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional and rare antique Victorian sterling silver miniature teapot...

This elegant grey and white stoneware pitcher was created by T.&R. Boote in England in the 1840s. The pitcher is made out of light grey stoneware and fitted with a hinged metal lid....

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver salts made by Paul Storr; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection. These excep...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert cutlery set for eighteen persons - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert service consists of eighteen knives and eighteen forks. The blades of the Victorian knives have a rounded form and the forks each have four tines/prongs. The surface of each knife blade and drop of each fork is embellished with an impressive contemporary bright cut engraved crest of on a mural crown with a heron's head erased. Each piece of this antique silver dessert service is fitted with the original and impressive, large tapering mother of pearl handle. The knives and forks retain the original sterling silver ferrules ornamented with embossed leaf ornamentation. Each mother of pearl knife and fork is fitted to the fine and impressive original hinged rose wood canteen box with a lift up lid and two lift out trays. The interior of the box bears a satin lining to the cover and velvet lining to the trays and well. The surface of the antique cutlery box...

Depiction of two seated, smiling Chinese Buddha figures from a series of folk types: Voluminous bodies with hair tied back strictly, wearing robes that cling closely to the body, bel...

A footed two-handled sauce tureen with cover, maroon and pale yellow ground with beautiful hand painted flower sprays on lower part of body; twisted handles and a petticoat stem Pat...

Antonio Neri, an Italian glassmaker, is credited with first creating cranberry glass in 1612 by adding gold to molten glass. The recipe was later rediscovered or independently develo...

A stunning piece of Old Paris porcelain that features two sides of beautiful hand-painted floral panels, hand-cut work and hand-painted trim. Nicely shaped with a long and deep boat ...

Height : 39,5 cm (15,5 in.) ; Diameter : 32,5 cm (12,8 in.) ; Base : 30 x 30 cm (11,8 x 11,8 in.) Elegant Louis-Philippe period centerpiece, with rich Renaissance-inspired chiseled ...

Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this 19th-century Louis XVI style candelabra, a true testament to refined craftsmanship and exquisite design. This five-arm master...

A true trio consisting of a teacup, a coffee cup and a saucer, “rustic bean” shape, in deep maroon and pale yellow ground, with gilt and finely painted landscape reserves Pattern 95...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver and blue glass mustard pot; an addition to our Victorian silver cruets/condiments collection. This exceptional ...

A magnificent large pair of baluster shape, early Baccarat Opaline Enamelled Cherub Vases. Each vase is decorated in fine polychrome enamelling depicting t...

An exceptionally large and majestic Torah Crown (Keter Torah), created in North Africa in the mid-19th century, distinguished by its monumental form and exquisitely detailed repoussé...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Regency style mustard pot; an addition to our Victorian silver condiments collection. This exceptional ...

Early French polychrome platter with roosters signed Choisy le roi, circa 1840. The platter edge area is decorated with grapes and flowers.  

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver straight Albert pattern flatware service for twelve persons made by William Eaton; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian sterling silver straight* flatware service for 12 persons have been crafted in the Albert pattern. The anterior and posterior surfaces of each rococo inspired, King's shape handle are embellished with scrolling leaf ornamentation. The decoration to the anterior of each handle terminal incorporates a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting out of a mural crown a spear in pale and two palm branches in saltire**. The heel and shoulders of each piece are embellished with further scrolling decoration. This silver flatware service for 12 persons consists of 65 pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table forks 12 Table spoons 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 12 Teaspoons Additional Pieces: Pair of sauce ladles Pair of salt spoons...

Rare Sevres, gilded bronze dish, platter, depicting a Charming and Angelical Scene, a Lady and a little angel in the countryside in the garden in the background, and garlands of flow...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver wick trimmers; an addition to our silver flatware collection....

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver mug, made by Edward, John & William Barnard; an addition to our silver christening gifts...

A large and very finely cut-glass Victorian bowl.

A fine pair of antique Russian ormolu and amethyst cut-glass compotes, 19th century. This pair of navette-shaped bowls cut with lozenge pattern and flanke...

19th Century mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form, the hinged and gadrooned lid opening to reveal a large compartment space, panels to all sides, raised on gadrooned feet with con...

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 Victorian English sterling silver spirit kettle; an addition to our antique silver teaware collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver spirit kettle has a melon shaped, incurved paneled form. Each segment of the paneled body is embellished with impressive alternating flat engraved designs incorporating quatrefoil motifs accented with bordered leaf ornamentation and a trellis pattern, all encompassed with a matte texture. The upper portion of the body is encircled with a flat engraved undulating border with applied moulded decoration to the scalloped rim. This antique silver kettle is fitted with a domed hinged hallmarked cover surmounted with the exceptional and original hallmarked sterling silver gourd shaped finial, securing to the interior with a wing nut. This fine example of Victorian teaware is fitted with an impressive hallmarked sterling silver scrolling handle ornamented with impressive cast S-scroll, leaf decorated terminals accented with large scrolling leaf decorated sockets in junction with the body. This solid silver kettle has a plain paneled swan necked spout with an impressive scalloped shaped socket accented with a paralleling border. This exceptional kettle detaches from the original hallmarked cast sterling silver Stand, supported by four impressive cast scrolling legs accented with further applied leaf ornamentation. The upper portion of the stand is encircled with impressive cast scrolling leaf ornamentation with a central floral design. The stand incorporates a plain scrolling frame which retains the original spirit burner, reflecting the identical paneled form to the body and cover. The silver spirit kettle Stand is fitted with the original chains and security pegs. This impressive example of antique teaware was crafted by the collectable and renowned London silversmiths Edward, Edward Junior, John & William Barnard. Condition This antique spirit kettle...

Being offered is a sterling silver salver by J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia. This lovely antique piece is oval shaped and has a row of beads going aroun...

A magnificent, fine, large and impressive antique early Victorian English sterling silver salver by William Ker Reid; part of our antique salver collection. This magnificent antiq...

Hallmarked in London in 1845 by John Stone this unusual Victorian antique sterling silver cafetière (or French press) is of a plain, cylindrical form with a straight spout and a wood...