1870s Sheffield and Silverplate

This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut cased four decanter tantalus, circa 1870 in date. It was skillfully crafted in beautiful burr walnut with cut brass mounts to the hing...

This is a superb antique Victorian oak cased three decanter Betjemann’s patent tantalus , C1870 in date. It was skillfully crafted in oak with a stylish silver plated handle with ...

This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut cased four decanter tantalus, circa 1870 in date. It was skillfully crafted in beautiful burr walnut with cut brass mounts to the hing...

This is a wonderful Antique Victorian cut glass and silver plated claret jug, Circa 1870 in date The flared, diamond and prismatic cut glass body below a foliate chased mount, with...

This is a superb antique English neoclassical silver plated tray by the renowned English silversmith, James Deakin, circa 1870 in date. This rectangular tray features a deep set, decorative gadrooned border with elegant handles decorated with superb foliate and floral chased and engraved decoration of ribbons and garlands. The quality and craftsmanship throughout the piece are truly second to none. Condition: In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 4 x Width 51 x Depth 34.5 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches James Deakin & Sons LTD DEAKINS (SILVERSMITHS) LTD Sheffield The firm was established in 1865 by James Deakin at Sidney Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield. Before 1886 he was joined in partnership by his three sons, William Pitchford, John and Albert and the style of the firm was changed to James Deakin & Sons. In 1888 they opened London offices and showrooms at 48 Holborn Viaduct. Other branches were opened at Glasgow and Belfast. In 1897 the firm was converted to James Deakin & Sons Ltd. In 1935, James Deakin & Sons Ltd was part of a short-lived merger "Silver & Steelcrafts Ltd" that included Fenton Bros and J.H. Potter & Sons. The combine collapsed within three years. In 1939 was created Deakins (Silversmiths) Ltd, active at 6 Earl Street and, from 1943 at Sidney Works, Matilda Street. They were liquidated in 1967. In 1961 the brand was part of the "MONOGRAM" CUTLERY GROUP belonging to I.S. Dearden & Sons Ltd. manufacturing holloware and flatware under the "Bell brand" in the patterns 'Gordon', 'Balmoral' and 'Empire'. Trade marks used: AZTEC, BELL SILVER...

This is a fine stunning antique Victorian Scottish silver plated comport Stag centrepiece set, circa 1870 in date. The beautifully chased centerpiece features twin branch grape v...

This is a stunning pair of antique English silver plate compotes each bearing the Victorian Registration Mark, circa 1870 in date. The pair features three beautifully chased came...

A rare find, this magnificent novelty toast rack / Egg Cruet of sporting interest, consists of the toast rack with an egg cup either end kept in place by an ...

A rare find, this magnificent novelty toast rack of sporting interest, would look at home on both the dining table or desk-top to accommodate letters and various bits and pieces. The sections are made in the form of cricket bats...

This superb antique Victorian silver plated three piece coffee set designed by the renowned retailer and silversmith Elkington & Co, Circa 1870 in date. The coffee pot's lid has ...

of oval form and raised on small rounded feet this tray has carrying handles and a raised reticulated gallery with a patterned upper edge, only discernible mark is a lower case "b" w...

This is a wonderful pair of Antique Victorian silver plated claret jugs, circa 1870 in date. They have beautiful foliate decoration, elegant waisted necks with hinged lids and sc...