Antique Sterling Silver Punch Bowl Walker & Hall 1893 19th C

This is a large gorgeous antique Victorian sterling silver punch bowl bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmith Walter Barnard with hallmarks forLondon 1892 and retailed by Gibson & Co, Belfast. This exquisite punch bowl is also ideal as a champagne cooler and it has beautiful and incredibly detailed embossed half fluted decoration and is raised on a pedestal foot. It bears a fabulous heraldic crest for the Sharman-Crawford family with the latin motto "Durum Patientia Frango" which translates to "By patience I break what is hard" The SHARMAN-CRAWFORD combined Coat of Arms Born at Moira Castle, at the age of 25 on 5 December 1805, as William SHARMAN, he married at Bangor, Mabel Fridiswid CRAWFORD and had with her eleven children. They lived together at Crawford House, Crawford's Burn, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Just before his death in 1827, William's brother-in-law Arthur Crawford in a pact with his father, agreed to break the entail on the estate in favour of his sister Mabel Fridiswid CRAWFORD, and William SHARMAN was authorised, by Royal Licence to assume the surname of CRAWFORD in addition to, and after SHARMAN, and to bear the arms of Crawford quarterly with those of Sharman, thus beginning the SHARMAN-CRAWFORD line. This is truly a special item and it will attract the maximum amount of attention, the quality and craftsmanship are undeniable. Condition: In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 19 x Width 35 x Depth 35 Weight 1.84 kg Dimensions in inches: Height 7 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches Weight 59 troy oz Walter Barnard (1868 - 1903) was part of possibly the oldest manufacturing silversmith in the world, the origin of this business having been established by Anthony Nelme...

This is a momumental beautiful antique English Victorian neo-classical oval silver-plated twin handled tray by the renowned silversmith Walker & Hall, circa 1880 in date. This la...

A truly superb antique Victorian sterling silver and cut crystal glass hip flask - hallmarked London 1867 and the retailers mark for Jenner, of St. Ja...

This is a gorgeous antique Victorian silver plated punch bowl bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmiths W.Briggs & Co of Sheffield, England, Circa 1880 in date. This exquisite punch bowl has beautiful and incredibly detailed scroll-cast rim with embossed half fluted decoration and raised on a pedestal foot. This is truly a special item and it will attract the maximum amount of attention, the quality and craftsmanship are undeniable. Condition: In excellent condition. As an antique item, the bowl shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully. Dimensions in cm: Height 21 x Width 26.5 x Depth 26.5 Dimensions in inches: Height 8 inches x Width 10 inches x Depth 10 inches According to the Census, William Marriott Briggs (1845-1934) was born at Chesterfield. He was the son of William Briggs; his mother was Sarah Marriott Briggs. In 1871, aged 25, he was enumerated in the Census as an ‘electro-plate manufacturer’, living with his parents at Brocco Bank. An establishment date of 1845 appeared in a trade advertisement, which ties in with Briggs’s apparent birth date. In 1873, William Briggs & Co registered a silver mark from Andrew Street, Wicker. Briggs had taken over the Britannia metal and electro-plate enterprise of James Allan...

A delightful antique English Victorian sterling silver call bell, bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmith George Unite and hallmarks for Birmingham 1888 and Patent 801. ...

This is a large wonderful antique English Victorian silver-plated Tray by Walker & Hall, circa 1880 in date. This splendid large tray features beautifully plain body. The raised border featues twin handles to each side and is decorated with scalloped edges and floral ornamentation, the center feaures a a foral engraved panel. It is splendid and luxurious and will look fabulous on your sideboard with decanters and glasses. The quality and craftsmanship throughout the piece are truly second to none. Condition: In excellent condition with clear makers marks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation Dimensions in cm: Height 5 x Width 38 x Depth 31 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 3 inches x Depth 1 foot Walker & Hall the business was established in Sheffield in 1845 by George Walker...

A fine Sterling silver model of a fox baring his teeth, well-modelled and mounted on a granite base. Hallmarked Walker & Hall, Sheffield, England, 1921.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass inkwell made by Walker and Hall, part of our antique silver and glassware collection. This exceptional antique George V English sterling silver inkwell has a hexagonal shaped, waisted form. The shaped surface of this impressive antique inkwell is plain and unembellished, with applied iconic Art Deco style tiered designs to the either side of the base. The elevated anterior edge of the base composes a pen receiver. This Walker and Hall inkwell is fitted with an impressive flat topped hinged hallmarked sterling silver cover. The cover opens to reveal a sunken well and removable glass ink liner. The underside of the inkwell is fitted with the original wood base. Condition This antique Walker...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver napkin rings, boxed; part of our dining silverware collection. These exceptional antique George ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our christening silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver photograph frame has a plain rectangular form with a rounded oblong shaped internal window. The broad border of this Walker & Hall sterling silver photo frame is plain and unembellished. This fine example of antique silverware is fitted with the original oakwood back and hinged strut, securing with two swivel catches. The photograph frame is inset with the original removable glass panel. Condition This antique sterling silver photo frame...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver bottle coaster; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver wine bottle coaster has a plain cylindrical form with a flared rim and domed spreading base. The lower portion of the body is encompassed with embossed concave fluted batwing decoration. The body is fitted with two sterling silver handles, ornamented with a collar design to the centre of each handpiece. The underside of this impressive wine bottle coaster bears the retailer's mark 'Walker & Hall, Sheffield, England'. This impressive bottle coaster is a tall example for its type. Condition This antique silver wine bottle coaster is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique wine related...

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver cake/fruit basket; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This fine antique George V sterling silver cake / fruit basket has a plain oval shaped form. The surface of the basket is plain and unembellished. The shaped Chippendale style rim is ornamented with an applied moulded border. This antique silver basket...