English Sterling Silver

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1936 by Roberts & Belk, this handsome pair of Sterling Silver Salvers, are 12 sided, and in the Art Deco taste, standing on 4 feet ...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1893 by Roberts and Belk, this charming, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot is in the Queen Anne style. The teapot ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver straight Old English Bead pattern canteen of cutlery for eight persons...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1900 by Roberts & Belk, this Victorian, antique sterling silver pair of Novelty Knife Rests, are modelled to look like molecules. Each knife rest measures ...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1924 by Roberts & Belk, this handsome, sterling silver teapot, is plain in style, with bead borders, a wooden handle, and a removable lid. The teapot measu...

This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver goblet has a circular bell shaped form onto a waisted pedestal to a circular spreading foot. The body of this impressive goblet is...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1912 by Roberts & Belk, this handsome, George V, antique, sterling silver Asparagus dish, is simple in design...

This is a superb Asprey walnut boxed canteen of Louis XVI pattern sterling silver flatware, complete for eight place settings, made for Asprey by the renowned Sheffield silversmith Roberts & Belk, dated 1964. Comprising: 8 dessert forks, 8 table forks, 8 soup spoons, 8 dessert spoons, 8 dessert knives, 8 table knives, 8 fish knives, 8 fish forks, 8 teaspoons, 4 serving spoons, 3 piece preparation set, Condition: In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and polished in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 11 x width 51 x depth 39 - case Weight 72 troy oz - weighable weight Dimensions in inches: Height 4.3 x width 20.1 x depth 15.4 - case Weight 2.24 kg - weighable weight Asprey was established in England in 1781 and founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, William Asprey's elder son Charles went into partnership with a stationer located on London's Bond Street. In 1847 the family broke with this partner and moved into 167 New Bond Street, the premises Asprey occupies today. From its central London location Asprey advertised 'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.' An early specialty was dressing cases. Asprey crafted traditional cases and designs, mostly in leather, suitable for the new style of travel ushered in by railways. The main competitors at the time were H.J. Cave & Sons. Asprey was recognized for its expertise when it won a gold medal for its dressing cases at the International Exhibition of 1862 but lost out to its rivals, H.J. Cave & Sons in 1867. The company consolidated its position through acquisitions. In 1859 Asprey absorbed Edwards, an award winning maker of dressing cases and holder of a Royal Warrant. The company also purchased the Alfred Club at 22 Albemarle Street, which backed on to the New Bond Street store and meant that Asprey now had entrances on two of London's most fashionable streets. In 1862, Asprey was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria. The Prince of Wales, later to be crowned Edward VII, granted another Royal Warrant. In 1953, for the coronation of Elizabeth II, Asprey paid homage with the Asprey Coronation Year Gold Collection, which featured a dessert, coffee and liqueur service in 18-carat gold and weighed almost 27 pounds. In April 1953, it went on show in the New Bond Street store and subsequently toured the United States. As the business grew, the company acquired manufacturing facilities and hired silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewelers and watchmakers including Ernest Betjeman, the father of the distinguished poet John Betjeman, one of the most highly regarded craftsman and designers of his day. In the 1920s, commissions poured in from around the world, from American millionaire J. Pierpont Morgan to potentates such as the Maharaja of Patiala, who commissioned a huge teak travelling trunk for each of his wives in which each trunk was fitted with solid silver washing and bathing utensils with waterspouts of ornate tiger head and lined with blue velvet. Asprey cigarette cases became collectable amongst young sophisticates who delighted in its other modern products, including travel clocks, safety razors and automatic pencil sharpeners. Asprey Jewellery Asprey has a tradition of producing jewellery inspired by the blooms found in English gardens. Over the decades jewelled interpretations of flowers have evolved to include the Crown Daisy, Rose, Calla Lily and Lily Pad collections. The master diamond cutter Gabi Tolkowsky created the Asprey cut. The cushion cut gave Tolkowsky options for incorporating the Asprey "A" inscription around the edges of the stone. The result was the 61-facet Asprey cut, maximising light refraction to brilliant effect. The shape of the Asprey cut means that the cutting process can be done only by hand, unlike many other stones that involve machine cutting. Asprey Leather - the women's collection of clutches and handbags, such as those featured in the 1781 collection, come from crocodile, python and ostrich. The men's collection includes wallets, cardholders and travel watch cases crafted from lido, calf or alligator. Other items include the briefcases and backgammon boards. Asprey Silver - offers classic and whimsical contemporary silver pieces – such as the saltcellar fashioned to look like a cement mixer...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1959 by Roberts & Belk, this stylish, sterling silver salver, has an Art Deco influenced design, with cut corners and stepped feet. The salver measures: 10...

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

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver presentation trophy/vase in the Art Deco style; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver Art Deco vase has a plain octagonal panelled tapering form onto a swept octagonal panelled spreading foot. The upper portion of the body of this large silver vase...

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver Art Nouveau style coffee jug by Roberts and Belk; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine antique st...