George III Silver Salver, Hester Bateman, 1780

A 1809 George III sterling silver salver by William Bennett, showcasing an oblong form with a gadrooned and shell border, adorned with C-scrolls, foliate swags, and an engraved armor...

A pair of Scottish George III sterling silver salvers by John McKay, Edinburgh, 1818. The salvers are of plain circular form with a reeded rim, on three paw feet, with the McVicar cr...

A George III sterling silver gilt Vinaigrette by the silversmith Wardell & Kempson, Birmingham, 1814. The Vinaigrette is of watch case form, engraved foliate decoration, the interior...

A George III sterling silver Vinaigrette by the silversmith Lawrence & Co, Birmingham, circa 1815. The Vinaigrette is of novelty bag form, with textured fo...

Hallmarked in London in 1790 by Hester Bateman, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, is in traditional form, wit...

Hallmarked in London in 1785 by Hester Bateman, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Brandy Saucepan, is plain in style, featuring reed borders, and a wooden handle. Th...

Hester Bateman 1790, London, sterling silver tablespoon. Old English Plain pattern. England's most famous female silversmith. 2.10 troy oz. 8.75" x 1 13/16" x 7/8" h. We are a famil...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver Old English Bright-cut Edge pattern soup ladle made by Hester Bateman; an addition to our silver cutlery collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver soup ladle has been crafted in the Old English Bright-cut Edge pattern. The anterior surface of the handle is embellished with an undulating engraved border. This fine example of silver cutlery has a plain rounded bowl. The reverse of this antique silver ladle features a rounded heel to the bowl and the contemporary bright cut engraved initials 'S'. Such examples crafted by the renowned and collectable female silversmith Hester Bateman, in this high quality, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate; this ladle is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. A Hester Bateman silver ladle is both a functional serving piece and a collectible object of enduring value. Ideal for enhancing formal dining with elegance, it makes a meaningful gift for weddings, anniversaries, or milestone occasions. Valued for its craftsmanship, provenance, and hallmarks, it also serves as a cherished heirloom. Condition This antique ladle is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The bright cut engraved decoration is all very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of the handle are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Georgian Old English silver flatware...