Antique George V Sterling Silver Bird Ornament (1926)

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver two handled drinks tray; an addition to our silver tray collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver tray...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver salver; an addition to our silver serving trays collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling s...

A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English sterling silver sauce tureens; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. These magnificent antique George III sterling silver sauce tureens have a rectangular rounded form. The body of each tureen is plain and embellished with chased fluted decoration to the lower portion. The upper rim of each body is encompassed with a cast and applied gadroon decorated border. These impressive antique silver tureens...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon; an addition to our teaware collection. This exceptional antique George V Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon has a plain shovel shaped bowl. The handle terminal is embellished with a cast features depicting Celtic knots and interlacing designs, paralleling a mystical interlaced creature. The handle stem is further ornamented with a raised paralleling border, incorporating scrolling designs to either end. This impressive antique 1920s silver caddy spoon was crafted by the distinguished and collectable silversmith Alexander Ritchie of Iona, Scotland; the piece includes full Glaswegian hallmarks, in addition to identifying 'AR', 'Iona' and registration number RD NO 643267. Alexander was in the Merchant Navy and returned home once injured in a ship wreck. He returned home to help the family run hospitality business and married Euphemia Thomson; a prior student of the Glasgow School of Art. The couple expanded their love of art and Alex expanded his skill set from wood carving to metal work. Everything was made to the Ritchies' specifications and to a high standard. In 1937, Alex Ritchie's work was included in a prestigious Scottish Industries Exhibition on London. Condition This antique Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the stem and reverse of the handle are all very clear. Dimensions Length 12.1cm/4.8" Width 3.5cm/1.4" Height 1.7cm/0.7" Weight 1.2 troy ounces/36.4g Maker: Alexander Ritchie Date: 1926 Origin: Glasgow, Scotland Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique caddy spoon...

Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament by Wallace Silversmiths dated 2015. It shows St. Christopher holding the Baby Jesus in one arm and blessing him with the other ...

Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament by Reed and Barton dated 1972. The ornament is “Christmas Cross”and it is an elaborate design of the cross. A beautiful piece ...

Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament by Lunt Silver dated 1974. It depicts Joseph and Mary (on a donkey) following the Star of David towards Bethlehem. In Judeo-Ch...

Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament by Wallace Silversmiths signed 1976. On one side two turtle doves with their wings spr...