1780s Sterling Silver

Sterling & gilt dessert serving spoon, 1789, London by Charles Hougham. Originally a tablespoon, the bowl was modified in the Victorian era adding gilding & repousse fruits & engravi...

A fine monumental antique 18th Georgian Neoclassical water/tea urn, by Samuel Godbehere and Edward Wigan, London, 1789. A rare and important piece of investment quality silver, origi...

George III sterling silver goblet. Made by Hester Bateman in London in 1785. Ovoid bowl on upward tapering stem flowing into raised foot. Beaded and zigzag borders. Spare Georgian Ne...

Set of Six Hester Bateman Geo III Silver Demitasse Spoons c1789-90. With bright cut decoration and a cartouche with the letter "M". All have the same date marks with the exception of...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English sterling silver candlesticks; part of our Georgian ornamental silverware collection. These exceptional antique...

Georgian, sterling silver, footed, two-handled "sweetmeats" dish with liner, London, 1784, Thos. Daniell - maker. Measures: 8" wide (from handle to handle; 5 1/2" wide not measuring...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver and glass ladies inkstand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique George III sterling silver desk Standish has a navette shaped form onto four bracket feet. This inkstand is encompassed with an applied thread decorated border, in addition to the contemporary engraved initials 'WW'. The rim of the body of the sterling silver inkstand is ornamented with a paralleling applied reed decorated border. The internal wirework style frame of the stand is divided into three rounded supports. Each internal compartment retains the original rounded glass bottles with cut glass ornamentation in addition to impressive scalloped bases. The ink, pen/quill and pounce bottles retain the original plain silver cylindrical mounts fitted with push fit hallmarked covers. The rim of each circular cover is encircled with applied moulded borders and bears the corresponding functional pierced decorated holes. This large silver ink Standish was crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Henry Chawner. Such original ladies examples, in perfect condition, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique inkstand...

Pair of sterling silver tablespoons, London, 1788 by William Sumner II. Old English pattern. Elegant period monograms ("HAP"?). 3.95 troy oz. 8 5/8" x 1 5/8" x 1". We are a family b...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy by Henry Chawner; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver tea caddy has an oval form. The surface of the tea caddy is encompassed with bright cut engraved fabric swag designs and floral festoons, suspended from impressive spiralling foliate anchor-points accented with pensile bud designs. Each spiralling motif flanks a shield shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initials 'WM' and surmounted with a ribbon style bow. The upper and lower portions of the body are encompassed with engraved bands of chevron style decoration, in addition to an applied bead decorated border. This antique silver tea caddy...

Gustavian silver spoon by Arvid Floberg (1730-1804), Stockholm, Sweden dated 1785(C2) with baronial coat of arms. Rare and of extremely high quality. Simple beauty. Wear consistent ...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver beer or water jug by Thomas Chawner; part of our dining silverware collection. This magnificent antiq...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George III sterling silver and glass ladies inkstand; an addition to our ornamental Georgian silverware collection. This magnificent antique George III sterling silver desk standish has a boat-shaped form onto four hoof feet. This antique inkstand...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English sterling silver sauce tureens with ladles, in the Adams style; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. These exceptional antique George III sterling silver sauce tureens have a plain oval shaped form onto a plain oval spreading pedestal foot to a collet rim, in the classic English Adam style. The body of each tureen is plain and embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a demi-lion rampant, holding between the paws a lozenge. The rim and foot of each antique tureen is encompassed with applied reed decorated borders. These impressive sterling silver tureens retain the original hallmarked push fit covers surmounted with Adams style urn shaped finials. The surface of each cover is ornamented with the aforementioned engraved crest to the body. Each tureen is fitted with two loop handles embellished with a chased decorated leaf design to the lower portion and an impressive tiered leaf motif to the upper socket. These sauce tureens are presented with fine and impressive associated London made, antique Georgian sterling silver sauce ladles crafted in the Fiddle pattern by Thomas Richards in 1812. These antique sauce tureens...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian sterling silver half pint lady's tankard; part of our wine and drink related silverware collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver half pint lady's tankard has a cylindrical tapering form. The body of this solid silver tankard is encircled with two impressive broad bands of tooled decoration. The antique silver tankard...

An rare Georgian sterling silver filigree bougie box, chamberstick, circa 1780. A "bougie box" was a cylindrical container holding a coiled wax taper, mostly used for light often as...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III Irish sterling silver sauceboats or gravy boats; an addition to our Georgian dining silverware collection. These fine antique Georgian Irish sterling silver sauceboats have a plain oval rounded form. The body of each gravy boat is embellished with impressive concave fluted decoration emanating from a central point of the underside, accented with graduating circular motifs to the terminals to the sides. The rims of these impressive sauce boats are encompassed with a band of concave circular motifs. The sauceboats are fitted with opposing scroll handles featuring chased stylized leaf design to the upper portion, incorporating a scrolling leaf decorated thumbpiece. Each example of antique Georgian silverware is supported by three impressive applied hoof feet with stylized shell decorated sockets, accented with a sunburst design in junction with the body. Pairs of Irish silver sauceboats in such exceptional condition are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition These antique sauceboats are an exceptional gauge of silver for their type, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full Irish hallmarks struck to the underside of each gravy boat are all very clear in keeping with age and location. Dimensions Length from back of handle to tip of lip 21.6cm/8.5". Width 10.1cm/4". Height 11.7cm/4.6". Total Weight: 23.3 troy ounces/725g. Maker: Matthew West...

Ancient Neoclassic Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Palermo, Sicily circa 1789 Embossed and engraved silver coffee pot Silversmith, probably Agostino Natoli Diego Di Maggio, Silversmith Consul in 1789 and 1796 Palermo, 1789 It measures 14.17 in (36 cm) high and weighs 2.76 lb (1.252 g) State of conservation: few signs of use and some slight blemishes The large silver coffee pot has a round mouthpiece with a markedly everted rim, on which hinges a domed lid with very full molded pod shapes; a closed bud surmounted by a small sphere serves as a knob. The polygonal neck descends and widens into molded elements that come together, with larger pods, at the point where it is attached to the body. The body in turn is united to a well-shaped foot, which ends in a flat base with a vertical rim. From the body rises a spout with a circular mouth accented with a thick rim. An angled loop, made of ebonized wood, is applied to the neck by means of a double-cone element having a sphere at its center; it ends in a silver cone...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian sterling silver Old English pattern salad serving fork; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional antique ...

Hallmarked in London in 1781 by Robert Hennell I, this attractive, George III period, Sterling Silver Sweetmeat Basket, is in the neoclassical taste, with delicate pierced and engrav...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian Irish sterling silver gravy spoons; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional pair of antique George III Irish sterling silver gravy spoons have been crafted in the Celtic Point pattern. The anterior surface of each spoon terminal is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a demi griffin holding a dagger. The reverse of these silver spoons are plain and unembellished with rounded heels. These impressive examples of Irish silverware are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire. Condition These antique Irish silver spoons...

A fine and impressive antique George III Newcastle sterling silver waiter made by John Langlands I & John Robertson I, an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver gilt tobacco box; an addition to our 18th century collection This exceptional English antique George III sterling silver gilt tobacco box has an oval form. The surface of this antique box is plain and retains the original gilding. This antique tobacco box retains the original push fit cover embellished with an impressive shield shaped cartouche displaying the crest of a bull below the engraved name 'F Daw'. The surface of the cover is further ornamented with impressive bright cut engraved floral festoon and ribbon bow designs. The rim of the cover is encompassed with a thread decorated border. This impressive example of Georgian silverware was crafted by the renowned and collectable female silversmith Hester Bateman; such examples crafted by this lady silversmith...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver argyle, an addition to our Georgian dining silverware collection This e...

Made in Dublin circa 1780, this handsome, antique sterling silver sauce boat, is plain in style, featuring a scalloped border, an acanthus detailed flying C-s...

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...

This very attractive and rare pair of Irish sauce boats are of oval form. The shaped body with chased and embossed decoration with a gadrooned rim. T...

This very fine and beautiful Sauceboat stands on an oval pedestal foot decorated with applied beading and a band of bright cut designs. The high, elongated, main body also displays a...

Antique Sterling Silver Bonbon Dish – Birmingham 1906, Embossed Oval Bowl A truly exquisite example of Edwardian craftsmanship, this antique sterling silver bon bon dish captures the elegance and refinement of early 20th-century British silversmithing. Fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1906, this remarkable piece showcases a beautifully pierced openwork border and finely embossed pastoral scene, depicting figures in a romantic garden setting—an artistic narrative rarely found in such delicate tableware. The oval form is gracefully proportioned, enhanced by a scalloped rim and intricate cut-out detailing, allowing light to pass through and accentuate its dimensional beauty. Whether used as a luxury fruit bowl, candy dish, or decorative centrepiece, this piece brings timeless sophistication into any interior. Crafted from high-quality sterling silver (800 grade), the dish reflects both durability and refined artistry. Its excellent condition further enhances its desirability for collectors and connoisseurs of fine antique silver. Key Features Authentic antique sterling silver – Birmingham hallmarks, dated 1906 Elegant embossed relief scene with romantic figural decoration Intricate openwork & pierced border with scalloped edge Versatile use – bonbon dish, fruit bowl, or decorative object Edwardian era collectible silverware Excellent condition Measurements Length: 19.7 cm Height: 3.2 cm Weight: 146 grams Silver: 800 grade antique sterling silver bon bon dish, Birmingham 1906 silver bowl, Edwardian silver fruit basket, hallmarked sterling silver dish, antique silver candy dish...

This exceptionally fine George III antique sterling silver Salver was made in London in 1781 by the Royal Silversmiths, Wakelin & Taylor. The Salver is of an unusual size and is oval...

A fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver sauce boat made by John Langlands I & John Robertson I, an addition to our silver dining collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver sauce boat has a plain oval rounded form onto three scrolling feet. The surface of this antique gravy boat...

An exceptional, fine and impressive composite antique sterling silver canteen of cutlery for twelve persons; an addition to our antique...

A fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver Old English pattern sauce ladle made by John Langlands I & John Robertson I; an addition to our silver cutlery collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver sauce ladle has been crafted in the Old English pattern. The anterior surfaces of the handle terminal is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved initial 'W'. This fine example of Georgian flatware has a plain rounded bowl. The reverse of the ladle features a rounded heel to the bowl and a pip to the handle terminal. This exceptional silver sauce ladle was crafted by the renowned and collectable Newcastle silversmiths John Langlands I & John Robertson I. Condition This antique silver sauce ladle...

A exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George III Newcastle sterling silver mustard pot; an addition to our Georgian silver cruets / condiments collection. This exception...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III Newcastle sterling silver coffee pot; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional antique George III Newcastle sterling silver coffee pot has a plain baluster form to a circular pedestal foot, in the highly desirable classic English form. The body of this antique coffee pot...

A George III sterling silver cake basket made by William Plummer in London, 1786. The basket is of Classic oval form with bead borders and an engraved pierced gallery and foot. Ther...

A fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver teapot stand made by John Langlands I & John Robertson I; an addition to ...

Hallmarked in London in 1787, this striking set of four George III, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, feature pierced and eng...

Hallmarked in London in 1781 by William Cox III, this handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, is baluster shaped ...

Pair of George III sterling silver sauce tureens. Made by William Pitts in London in 1785. Each: Ovoid body with upturned ends on oval foot; high looping tapering and leaf-mounted en...

This very unusual Wine Label is broad rectangular in form, with cut corners, and displays a beautiful outer pierced border containing flower heads. This very fine example is well mar...

AN EXTREMELY RARE GEORGE III APPLE CORER WHICH WAS MADE IN LONDON CIRCA 1786-90 BY HAMPSTON & PRINCE. The Corer has a tubular form with a reeded band where the blade meets the han...