1890s Sterling Silver

A stunning and highly decorative Victorian sterling silver card case with a central raised cartouche to the centre, both back and front. Surrounding this cartouche is a plethora of ...

Victorian, sterling silver, pedestal-based Monteith/centerpiece bowl, London, year-hallmarked for 1898, Joseph Hicks - maker. Measures 6 inches high x 8 1/4 inches diameter. Weighs 1...

A fine antique figural knife rest. In sterling silver. By Hilliard & Thomason - the storied makers of extremely fine silver objet from Birmingham, England. Each end in the form o...

Victorian Period, sterling silver mustache cup, Gorham manufacturing Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1895. Measures 3 inches high x 3 inches diamet...

Unusual, Victorian, beautiful, all sterling silver gilt dresser jar, Dominick and Haff, New York, year dated for 1890. Lovely interlocking script m...

Large crystal punch bowl with large repousse sterling lip. Brilliant cut crystal by Hawkes in star motifs (Holland pattern) encircle the bowl....

The Art Nouveau glass perfume bottle is embellished with an English sterling (stamped and with rampant lion) silver filigree overlay and cap....

This exquisite antique sterling silver pillbox was crafted by the renowned American silversmiths Dominick & Haff, and bears their hallmark along with the date 1891 on the underside. ...

Chinese Export Silver Card Case with pull-off lid. One side has a vacant shield-shaped cartouche set in the middle of a figural court scene. The reverse has 4 Chinese characters with...

Marked: London, 1890, Maker: Joshua Vander. On four openwork cartouche feet, the foliate chased swag aprons surmounted by a pierced shaped oval basket with a scroll and leaf cast rim...

A fine quality antique Dutch silver heart shaped repousse work trinket box or tea caddy, by Rinze Jans Spaanstra, 1843-1896. The heart shaped box circa 1880 and having a hinged lid ...

A late Victorian sterling silver pepperette in the form of a rabbit or hare, made by Sampson Mordan & Co of London in 1899. It is very finely modelled as a rabbit sitting up on...

Unusual, Victorian, sterling silver-mounted glass, lidded liqueur jug, London, year hallmarked for 1899, Charles Boynton - maker. Measures: 6" high x 5" across from spout to handle ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation bowl; an addition to our ornamental antique sil...

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver sugar Sifter. Highly decorative strawberry vine design with a twisted handle. Gold washed blade with some minor wear due to age and use. Wei...

Victorian Period, hand-woven, sterling silver wire, business/calling card case, European, Ca. 1895. The sterling silver wire is woven in intricate patterns. When closed, the case mea...

A Pair of Antique Horn Drinking Vessels with Silvered Figural Stands, 19th Century This striking pair of sculptural horn vessels exemplifies the dramatic elegance of 19th-century European decorative arts, combining natural materials with finely modelled metalwork. Each vessel is formed from a polished natural horn, gracefully curved and mounted with silvered metal mounts, including pierced collars and tapered finials that accentuate the organic silhouette of the horn. The horns are supported by cast silvered figural bases, each depicting a standing male figure in period dress, posed dynamically as if presenting the vessel above. The figures rest on stepped circular bases, lending architectural stability and theatrical presence to the composition. The interplay between the warm, variegated tones of the horn and the cool brilliance of the silvered metal creates a visually compelling contrast, both tactile and sculptural. Historically inspired by ceremonial drinking horns associated with aristocratic, guild, and courtly traditions, this pair functions today as luxury decorative objects rather than utilitarian vessels. They are ideal as statement centrepieces, cabinet highlights, or collector’s objects, appealing to interiors that celebrate historicism, masculinity, and craftsmanship. Whether placed symmetrically on a console, flanking a mantelpiece, or displayed in a curated interior vignette, these horn vessels project authority, heritage, and refined eccentricity. Details Type: Pair of decorative horn vessels / drinking horns Date: 19th century Materials: Natural horn, silver mounts Decoration: Figural silvered stands, pierced collars Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear Presentation: A matched and visually balanced pair Diameter approx. 14 cm, height approx. 51.5 cm A remarkable collection of antique drinking horns...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional antique...

A most unusual table bell made from a combination of solid English sterling silver and silver plate. The bell itself is silver plate and the Teddy bear handle made from silver fully...

Marked: London, 1896. Maker: J.N. Mappin.

Exceptional antique French Boin-Taburet silver-mounted earthenware soup tureen, Paris, circa 1890. This highly decorative late 19th-century serving piece combines a warm brown eart...

This is a charming pair of antique French silver novelty table salt condiments in the form of garden wheelbarrows, dating from the late 19th century. Each wheel barrow having 'C' scroll Rococo style decoration to the bodies with shaped handles and a functioning wheel. Both table salts having a silver shovel...

Hallmarked in London in 1896 by Carrington & Co., this attractive pair of Antique Sterling Candelabra, are in the classical Roman 'Corinthi...

Pair of Early 20th-Century Nickel-Silver-Mounted Drinking Horns on Stands An exceptional and highly decorative pair of early 20th-century nickel silver mounted drinking horns, raised on elegant pedestal stands and crafted in the grand tradition of European ceremonial tableware. Each natural horn is beautifully curved and richly toned, displaying warm ivory, honey, and charcoal striations that highlight the organic character of the material. The rims are mounted with polished nickel silver collars, while the midsections feature finely worked metal mounts with engraved foliate detailing, adding refinement and historic gravitas. The horns are supported by sculptural nickel silver stems and circular stepped bases, creating a striking silhouette with impressive vertical presence. Drinking horns of this scale and quality were traditionally associated with Nordic, Germanic, and Continental European ceremonial traditions, often used in festive banquets, aristocratic gatherings, and historical revival interiors. By the early 20th century, such pieces became highly sought-after decorative objects, reflecting the Romantic fascination with medieval and Viking revival...

Silver jardinière composed of a cut-crystal, oval bowl resting in a silver frame. The scalloped edge of the crystal bowl is decorated with radiating and diamond-shaped patterns. The silver frame is richly decorated with openwork ribbons, Greek waves...

A wonderful pair of Estate Sterling Silver barrel shaped napkin rings, American, circa 1890. Most likely presented as a wedding gift for ‘Anna and Johnny’, the names engraved insid...

Victorian, Continental silver .800, footed tea caddy, Germany, with Hannau marks, circa. 1895, B. Neresheimer and Sohne - makers. Chased with dancing ...

An absolutely stunning large antique Viennese sterling silver pill box made from a hefty gauge of Austrian silver. All sides are decorated with a white guilloche enamel showcasing...

Rare Georgian Silver & Bone Drinking Horn “Khantsi”, Decorative Sculpture 1894 A rare Georgian decorative drinking horn, also known as a “Khantsi”, crafted circa 1894 from natural co...

One of Durgin's most popular and beautiful patterns is "Chrysanthemum". The design is of leaves and chrysanthemum buds and blooms on the front. The back displays two chrysanthemums in bloom among leaves and buds. The chrysanthemum flowers flow down beautifully onto the tines, bowls and serving areas of many of the pieces. Chrysanthemum by Durgin...

Large, Victorian period, sterling silver-mounted controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid, Boston, circa 1895, Bigleow ,Kennard and Co. makers. Measures: 3 3/4 inches high ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver fish vesta case; an addition to our collection of novelty vesta cases. This exceptional and rare antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has been realistically modelled in the form of a fish. This impressive novelty vesta case is embellished with embossed details replicating the features of the fish's scales and anatomical features. The case is fitted with a sprung hinged cover/head. Such exceptional period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique and rare silver fish vesta case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silver vesta boxes...

Antique Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Gilt Milk Jug. Details: Maker: Unidentified (hallmarks partially worn) Assayer: Lev Fridrikovitch...

Italian Silver-Plated Animal Head Liqueur Cups with Matching Serving Tray 50cm, Set of Five, Mid-20th Century An extraordinary Italian silver-plated liqueur service set from the seco...

A superb Antique Edwardian decorative sterling silver photo frame with hallmarks for Rosenthal, Jacob & Co., London 1891, also bearing the Registered Design number Rd 57109. Beautif...

Fabulous, rare, sterling silver (.950) Art Nouveau, Martele inkstand with ball feet and hinged lid, the Gorham Manufacturing Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1905. According to the PTB mark on the underside, most probably, the Gorham silversmith who made it...

Set Of Six Victorian Chester Silver Napkin rings A SET OF SIX VICTORIAN SILVER NAPKIN RINGS by J. & R. Griffin, hallmarked for Chester 1898, each of plain circular form, in original ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver gilt and celluloid fifteen piece travelling vanity set - boxed; part of our silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian sterling silver and celluloid vanity set consists of a hand mirror, a pair of hair brushes, a pair of clothes brushes, a pair of scent bottles, a pair of pin jars, a toothbrush holder, a soap jar, a hip flask and a boudoir clock. Each blown and cut glass container bears a plain silver gilt mount to the rim; due to the variety in sizes these versatile jars could be used for a multitude of functions. The glass vessels are fitted with a domed silver gilt cover, bearing an impressive applied monogram initials 'MK' to the centre; the toothbrush, soap and one of the pin jars have push fit covers and the second pin jar bears a screw fitment. The scent bottles bear hinged covers, which open to reveal the original hallmarked stopper and cork to the interior. The exceptional cut glass hip flask has a plain cylindrical sterling silver gilt mount with a hinged circular plain domed cover, securing with a bayonet fitting*. The plain lower portion of this silver hip flask is fitted with the original hallmarked push fit sterling silver gilt beaker; this bears further applied monogram initials, reflecting those to the covers. The surface of the exceptional waisted rectangular-shaped boudoir clock is plain and embellished to the upper incurved plateau with further applied monogram initials. The upper portion of the clock further bears a plain angular swing carrying handle with ball style terminals. The white enamel dial is ornamented with black hour Roman numerals, encircled with plain black chapter ring of minute markers. The face of this timepiece is visible through a rectangular bevelled glass 'window'. The hallmarked hinged door opens to reveal the original French eight-day movement; the door has a subtle rounded thumbpiece to facilitate opening. The clock movement is fitted with an incorporated hinged winding key featuring an a shaped handle with lobed fingerpieces. The antique celluloid...

Being offered is a sterling silver and crystal vanity jar from the Victorian era. With its raised floral motif on the lid and the faceted glass on the jar it’s a lovely decorative t...

Superb antique silver bowl or Champagne cooler of epic proportions. Known as The Helenic Bowl, the triform lobed bowl was was made during the latter part of the 19th century and is a registered piece in the back catalogue of its maker, Hancocks. There is no mention of the purchaser at the time. Following advice from the Victoria & Albert Museum, we are given to understand that the friezes are based on classical scenes of the Trojan Wars including the capture of Troy by the Greeks. The three curved panels are hand chased in very fine detail and the protruding masks represent Poseidon, Greek god of the sea.* This magnificent bowl rests on three massive lion-paw feet which, in turn, are mounted on a triform base. * Poseiden was the Olympian god who presided over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses. He was the protector of seafarers and the guardian of many Hellenic cities and colonies. Naturally we have filled this magnificent antique cooler...

Large pair of Neoclassical (made in the Victorian Period), sterling silver column-form candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1898, Henry Wigful - maker. Each candlestick measures 11 1/6 inches high x 5 1/4 inches deep x 5 1/4 inches wide. Columns are swirled in design. The capital of each column is designed with acanthus leaves. The base of each candlestick is decorated with profiles of the Green Man (a good luck symbol...

Victorian Period, sterling silver and peach guilloche enamel - mounted dressing table jar, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1895, Foster and Bailey - makers. Sterling silver lid is bord...

Victorian, sterling silver -mounted (on burgundy velvet) picture frame, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1898, Deakin and Francis - makers. Sterling silver has a matte finish...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver pen tray; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antiq...

Large, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal, cup-form match striker, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1897, Charles Mappin (of Mappin Brothers) - maker. Measures 4 inches...

Hallmarked in London in 1890 by Aldwinckle & Slater, this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver bowl, is in the 'Monteith' style, with a removable scalloped rim, lion mask dro...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and blue glass biscuit barrel; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian cut glass biscuit barrel has a circular rounded form. The original, iridescent blue-colored glass box has a matte, satin finish and is fitted with a plain cylindrical hallmarked sterling silver mount to the rim. This antique silver biscuit barrel...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique American sterling silver quart tankard; an addition to our range of collectable silverware This exc...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation bowl made by Charles Stuart Harris; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This impressive a...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English cast sterling silver three piece condiment set in the form of pigs; an addition to our novelty silver cruets/condi...

This striking sterling silver dish exemplifies late-19th to early-20th century elegance, combining finely worked silver with its original hand-cut glass liner. The silver frame is bo...

Hallmarked in London in 1892 by D. & J. Wellby, this impressive, nine basket, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Epergne, is a fine example of Adam style design, featuring pierced work throughout, neoclassical decoration, four round baskets, four oval baskets and a larger oval basket...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian sterling silver cycling medallion; an addition to our collectable ornamental presentation collection. This exceptional and unusual antique George V Scottish sterling silver medallion has a circular form. The anterior surface of this antique silver medallion is embellished with the contemporary engraved presentation inscription 'Presented by The Lady Octavia Shaw Stewart to the Octavia Bicycle Club, 1891'. The posterior surface of the medallion bears engraved ornamentation replicating the details of a bicycle wheel's spokes, with each segment bearing the name and date of the winner's race. The swept raised border to each side of the medallion is encircled with an undulating engraved border reflecting the stylised tread of a bike wheel...

A sterling silver overlay perfume bottle with matching stopper, both in mint condition. The bottle is crafted from clear glass, its surface adorned with ornate sterling silver overla...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and cranberry glass owl scent bottle; an addition to our diverse col...

A boxed single maker set of Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Pattern Flatware, hallmarked in London in 1897 and 1898 by Jackson & Fullerton. Sold with modern Old En...

This elegant sterling silver pin tray is a beautiful study in classic form and ornamental restraint. Long and gently contoured, the tray features a softly recessed center framed by a...

Set of 4 Victorian sterling silver novelty place card holders. Made by Brook & Son in Edinburgh in 1899. Each: A cast open scene with drumming monkey, sticks raised overhead; mounted...

You are viewing an exquisite pair of Christofle silver plate cherub centerpieces Perfect left and right with gorgeous patina to the silver plate Both stamped 'Christofle' - please se...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver flatware service for twelve persons; an addition to our flatware collection. The pieces of this exceptional, fine and impressive antique German silver flatware...