Hester Bateman Antique Sterling Silver Lady's Mug

An exceptional, fine and impressive, pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver bottle labels / tickets made by Hester Bateman; part of our wine related silverware collection. These exceptional and collectable George III sterling silver wine labels have a curvilinear ovoid-shaped form. These antique silver labels / tickets are ornamented with a bright cut engraved and pin struck scrolling designs accented with gadroon decorated scrolling leaf motifs paralleling the borders. The body of each label is engraved with the individual wine or spirit: 'Port' and 'Hock'. The upper portion of each label features a circular cartouche ornamented with the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a demi-lion, holding between the paws a roundel. These Georgian silver bottle labels are suspended by two ring loops and connected by silver round link chains. These fine bottle labels, crafted by the renowned female London silversmith Hester Bateman. Condition: These antique sterling silver wine labels / tickets are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The bright cut engraved decoration is very crisp. These antique wine labels...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver lady's mug by Gabriel Sleath; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional antique early George II sterling silver mug has a plain baluster shaped form onto a circular domed spreading foot. The surface of this antique silver mug is plain and embellished with the contemporary engraved crest of a human head couped at the shoulders, surmounted with a coronet. The upper and lower portions are encircled with tooled decorated borders to the rims. This Georgian silver mug is fitted with an impressive S scroll handle with a plain thumbpiece ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'EMR'. This impressive antique silver mug was crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Gabriel Sleath. Such small Georgian tankards...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare set of five antique Georgian English sterling silver bottle labels or tickets made by Hester Bateman, part of our wine related silverware collection These exceptional and collectable George III sterling silver bottle labels have a neoclassical urn shaped form. These antique silver labels or tickets are further ornamented with a bright cut engraved and pin struck ribbon bow designs accented with suspended leaf festoons. The body of each label is engraved with the individual wine or spirit: 'Port', 'Geneva', 'Claret', 'Rum' and 'Madeira'. These Georgian silver bottle labels are suspended by two ring loops to the corners of the urn designs and connected by silver round link chains. These fine bottle labels, crafted by the renowned female London silversmith Hester Bateman, are an exceptional example of their type. Condition These antique silver bottle labels or tickets are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition, for their type. The bright cut engraved decoration is crisp. These antique wine labels...

A fine and interesting antique American sterling silver christening mug; an addition to our christening silverware collection. This fine anti...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver christening mug made by R. E. Stone; an addition to our 20th century silverware collection. This exceptional antique George VI sterling silver mug has a plain oval tapering, flared form onto an oval spreading foot. The surface of this sterling silver christening mug is plain and has a subtle planished finish. This fine example of antique silverware is fitted with a cast sterling silver handle, accented with an incurved handpiece, in addition to ribbed designs. This impressive 1930s silver mug was crafted by the renowned and highly collectable silversmith Robert Edgar Stone; the underside of the mug bears R. E. Stone's signature in addition to the full hallmarks. Such signed examples are highly desirable. Condition This antique silver christening mug...

An exceptional, fine and impressive large antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug; part of our silver christening collection This antique Victorian silver christening mug has a circular, subtly tapering rounded form onto a circular spreading foot. The body of the mug is embellished with exceptional embossed and chased decorated angel/putto* head designs, accented with wing motifs to the nadir. The body of this large mug is further ornamented with large ribbon bow motifs and floral festoons, encompassing the aforementioned portrait designs, all within an arabesque band and matte background. The decoration to the body incorporates a vacant shaped cartouche to the anterior. The lower portion of this Victorian silver christening mug is encompassed with a plain applied girdle, above further chased floral designs within a shaped-scalloped border. This mug is fitted with a cast silver angular handle with leaf decorated bifurcating terminals, in addition to impressive ribbon and leaf ornamentation to the upper portion of the handpiece. This exceptional example of Victorian silverware retains the original gilding. This impressive antique silver mug is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. * In art and culture, a putto (plural: putti) is a chubby male child, usually nude and occasionally bearing wings. Condition This antique christening mug...

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

Sterling silver marrow scoop by Hester Bateman, London, 1777. Rolls Family Crest: out of a ducal coronet an arm from elbow, in armor, brandishing a saber (Fairbairn, p115 #5). Old En...

Sterling silver cream jug by Hester Bateman, 1793, London. Handsome with fluted body & acanthus leaf scrolled handle. Here we see the family mark (Hester & Son) for date used on thei...

Sterling silver master salt by Hester Bateman, London, 1780. Star cut cobalt glass liner (old ground chip). Magnificent example raised on four ball & claw feet. The oval body has stu...

Set of 4 Hester Bateman sterling silver coffee spoons, London, 1786. Old English pattern. Full sterling hallmarks. Light rubbing of some marks. Monogram "OWH". Tips with unusual wear...

A classic antique George I sterling silver 1/2 Pint Mug with a round spread pedestal foot. The Beer Mug has an engraved crest on the side opposite the scroll handle. Made in Londo...