Antique Georgian Solid Silver Regency Style Milk Jug/Pitcher, William Hunter

We are delighted to have acquired and be able to offer this pair of solid silver Georgian asparagus tongs made by William Eley & William Fearn in London, 1820. The tongs feature a wonderful classical style with the terminals of the handles presenting a scalloped design and the entire edge accented by a contrasting border formed by two fine lines. A noteworthy crest is present on the end of the handle with it bearing the crest of Leveson-Gower ('wolf statant collared and chained') and the other crest for the Sutherland Clan, described as a 'cat-a-mountain salient'. The tongs were eventually discovered at Dunrobin Castle which is situated in Sutherland (Highland area of Scottland), and was/is a very ornate and extravagant castle that is still standing today. During the period this piece was made, the 1st Duke of Sutherland, George Granville Leveson-Gower owned extensive land which eventually resulted in him being one of the wealthiest individuals in Britain to such an extent that titles and speculation such as "The Leviathan...

We are delighted to offer this Magnificent solid silver Georgian tray/salver made in Dublin 1833 by James Fray. The salver presents an array of remarkable and striking features suc...

Ensko, American, early 20th century sterling silver spouted water pitcher in Georgian style with engraved birds and motto "Moveo et Proficior". It me...

An exceptional, fine and impressive large antique George V sterling silver milk/water jug; part of our dining silverware collection This exceptional antique silver jug has a plain baluster sparrow beak style form onto a circular spreading foot. The body of this impressive antique silver water jug...