18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver

Superb Armorial, rare octagonal reticulated silver mustard pot by Henry Chawner, 1794. The front panel finely engraved with a heraldic crest of a hand holding the Fleur-de-Lis. The...

Rare Gustavian silver cup by Johan Stras from Stockholm, Sweden dated 1792. Johan Stras Johan Stras was an active master silversmith during the years 1777-1796. This cup was made 17...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A Georgian sterling silver tea caddy by Peter and Ann Bateman, hallmarked London and dated 1795 during the reign of George III. The tea caddy is formed in a...

A very fine antique English 18th century sterling silver swing handle cake basket, by Richard Morton, Sheffield, 1778. Richard Morton is regarded as one of the most important silvers...

Very fine quality George III period sterling silver wine goblet London, 1783. Exceptional engraving on this piece, elegant garlands of acanthus leaf and roses held by quatrefoil rose...

Impressive Antique Georgian Italian Sterling Silver soup tureen Style & period Rococo, Georgian, Antique, Italian, Venice Design: Italian The fine hand crafted hammered body stand on four scrolled acanthus leaf legs The cover surmounted by a sculptural solid silver pomegranate...

Antique 'Fiddle Head' pattern silver tea or dessert spoon - assayers 'zigzag' test mark & hallmark - Germany (likely) - late 18th century. Excellent antique condition - no loss - no...

The coconut-shell bowl having a reeded silver rim over a richly gilded silver-lined interior, the bowls exterior rendered with relief carved detail featuring the coat of arms, crest,...

1790 George III sterling silver basting spoon, London, by Jacob Levi. Armorial Crest - motto: Hinc Mihi Salus (Hence Comes My Salvation). Spalding Family crest & motto, Fairbairn...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique James I English sterling silver seal-top spoons; an addition to our 17th century silverware collection. These exceptional antique James I sterling seal top spoons* have a pear-shaped bowl to a faceted stem. The rounded bowl of each impressive antique silver spoon is plain and unembellished, apart from the feature assay mark. The faceted stems each terminate with a knopped circular seal matrix/die bearing the pin struck initials 'VHM'. This pair of silver seal top spoons represents an early form of functional silverware in which utility, symbolism, and craftsmanship are integrated into a compact domestic object. Defined by their characteristic seal-top finials and balanced proportions, these spoons reflect the material culture and silversmithing techniques of the 16th and 17th centuries. Their tactile construction and preserved period detailing enhance both decorative and collectible value. As historical artefacts, they appeal to collectors of antique silver and individuals with an interest in early tableware, craftsmanship, and social history. Condition These antique silver seal...

Fine 18th Century George III period engraved repousse sterling silver goblet by Francis Crump, London, 1770. The use of sterling silver drinking vessels is associated with good health as silver is prized for removing impurities from libations. Lovely historic object...

A fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver half pint/christening mug; an addition to our range of diverse Newcastle silverware. This fine antique George III Newcastle sterling silver half pint/christening mug has a plain baluster shaped form onto a circular spreading foot. The surface of this Georgian silver mug...

A pair of elegant Antique George II Sterling Silver Tapersticks. These early Georgian Candlesticks have an elegant quatrefoil shaped base with 4 stylised shells on the corners. The T...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A Georgian sterling silver tea caddy by Robert Hennell I, hallmarked London and dated 1784 during the reign of George III. The tea caddy is formed in an ele...

The Parisian silversmith Puiforcat is regarded as one of the legendary names in European silver craftsmanship. Massive Dinner Size Louvois by Puiforcat sterling silver flatware set,...

A rare and highly important set of four Royal sterling silver Georgian, pillow shaped lidded entree serving dishes, by Andrew Fogelberg and Stephen Gilbert, London, 1792. Engraved with the Order of the Garter. The Order of the Garter is the highest British order of chivalry, limited to the Monarch (Sovereign of the Garter), the Prince of Wales, and 24 Knights. The dishes are engraved both on the lids and the inside with the royal badge with a coronet engraved with the legend in Latin; "Honi Soit Que Mal Y Pense" (Shamed to be the one who thinks evil of it). The pillow shaped dishes below lids with oval ribbed and acanthus leaf decorated handles, the edges of the bases having gadrooned borders. The lids and bases are fully hallmarked with the date letter for 1792, the panther's head for London and the maker's marks for Andrew Fogelberg and Stephen Gilbert. This highly important set of four serving dishes are in excellent condition, they came from a royal household and a ready to grace your table or treasured silver display case...

Sterling silver toast rack, London, 1797 by James Kidder. Boat form raised on short ball and claw feet with gadrooned button central underneath. Oval handle with shaped inset. See Gr...

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...

Hallmarked in Newcastle in 1756, this attractive, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, has been later chased during the victoria...

An exquisite set of four George III silver oval two handled oval sauce tureens and covers. Of Oval bombe form on four rocaille capped scroll feet, with ovolo cast borders and handles...

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...

This is a fine English, Late Georgian, Pewter Jug, which we date to the late 18th to very early 19th Century, circa 1800 or possibly earlier. The mug has a tapering shaped body with...

This is a Shekel Tzuri or a silver tetradrachm issued during the reign of Antiochus VII Euergetes who ruled the Seleucid Kingdom from 138 to 129 BCE. The coin features exceptional c...

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...

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...

Period Louis XVI sterling table spoon, Paris, 1789 A tour de force of the Louis XVI style with applied medallion handle. The oval flat edge gold-...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver soup tureen; an addition to our collection of ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English Britannia standard silver mug; an addition to our 18th century collectable silverware collection. This exceptional antique George I Britannia silver mug...

1782 Antique 18th century George III sterling silver chocolate pot or chocolatière. A beautiful sterling silver 925 / 1000 lidded pot featuring baluster form with baroque deisgn, woo...

Splendid antique English sterling silver brandy/spirits warmer, George II period, 1743 Attributed to Edward Wakelin- the initials in the Gothic style correspond to Wakelin's, perhap...

Hallmarked in London in 1773 by John Kentenber, this handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, is plain in style, featuring reed borders throughout and a dome top...

Large antique English Georgian (George III) wine bottle coaster featuring serpentine form with neoclassical styling, pierced / reticulated deisgn, cork inner and felt lined bottom. 2...

A George II sterling silver bread basket, London 1750 by Samuel Herbert & Co Of shaped oval form in the Rococo style, all raised upon a cast scallop shell and C scroll foot. The rim...

An antique English silver George II kettle with original stand and lamp, chased and embossed in the Rococo style. The lid has a flush hinge and the ke...

Hallmarked in London in 1793 by Henry Chawner, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot & Stand, is oval in shape, and feature...

Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Paul Revere Circa 1775 This phenomenal and incredibly rare silver coffee pot by the legendary patriot Paul Revere is one of only six armorial coffee pots crafted before the Revolutionary War, and one of only three still in private hands. The other two are housed in the collections of the Worcester Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, making this coffee pot an extraordinary treasure. In terms of maker, quality and provenance, this coffee pot is the most significant American silver object available today. The coffee pot bears the hallmarks of Revere's exquisite craftsmanship at every turn. Revere was not only the preeminent silversmith in America—he was the only silversmith in the colonies capable of crafting a finished product from the silver ingot to a finished engraved treasure, all by himself. Perfectly balanced and adorned with such fine Rococo detailing as a fluted scroll spout rising from a shell and a flower spray cartouche, this coffee pot epitomizes Revere's unmatched talent. The pot also notably features Revere’s stamped maker’s mark and the original scratch weight of 40.1 troy ounces on the bottom of the pot. The average silver object made by the famed American would have weighed approximately five troy ounces, and his grand serving spoons averaged approximately two ounces each—making this coffee pot one of Revere's most magnificent and monumental masterpieces. Within the central cartouche, the monogram "MSS" appears, belonging to the prominent Dr. Micajah Sawyer (1737-1815). A distinguished Harvard graduate, Sawyer was well-known as the "celebrated physician of Newburyport." Such an extraordinary object would have been a precious family heirloom, and this coffee pot remained in the Sawyer family until 1980, when it was sold to another American private collection, where it has remained until now. It was also prominently displayed at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for more than 30 years, from the 1980s until 2014. Born in 1734 to a Huguenot silversmith, Paul Revere's patriotism and his contribution to the American decorative arts are of inestimable value. He was immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, which tells of how he heroically rode through the countryside warning of the approaching British troops at the beginning of the American Revolution. This legendary event, along with his extraordinary work as a silversmith, has ensured a timeless legacy for Revere. In 1768, on the eve of the American Revolution, Revere crafted the “Sons of Liberty Bowl,” now housed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Both before and after serving his country during the Revolution, Revere was at the forefront of American silver, producing elegant bowls, sauceboats and creamers. By far, his most important works are coffee pots, of which only 15 are listed in his records books, making this coffee pot the ultimate piece of Revere's legacy. Maker's mark "Revere" stamped near the top of the handle 12 1/4" high x 10" wide x 5" deep 42 ounces Provenance: Micajah and Sibyl Sawyer, Newburyport Descended in the family until sold Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, April 30—May 3, 1980, lot 184 Private Collection, United States M.S. Rau, New Orleans Literature: Patricia E. Kane, Colonial Massachusetts...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver samovar made in the Regency style, an addition to our Geo...

Offers are welcome. Museum quality antique sterling silver epergne by famous English silversmith Thomas Pitts, 18th century. Eperge is handmade and has nine reticulated baskets tha...

Description: Silver dessert spatula with floral motifs cut into the blade and a crimped cane-style handle. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 140.89 grams...

pair of George III berry spoonsby peter & Anne Bateman A pair of George III desert spoons with chased ribbon swags, the bowls later embossed as berry spoons, by Peter & Ann Batema...

Hallmarked in London in 1776 by William Sumner & Richard Crossley, this attractive George III sterling silver pair of berry spoons feature original gilding and are engraved in th...

Georgian silver teapot stand or card tray London 1791Samuel Godbehere and Edward Wigan. Oval form with pinpricked double border, the well with bright cut band of floral and pinprick ...

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...

18th Century Dutch Silver spoons by Adraen Pieter Dingemans, 1758 6 silver spoons from the maker Adraen Pieter Dingemans (1740-1820) The spoons has the pattern of The Hague "Lofje" ...

A beautiful Set of 3 Antique George II Silver Caddies in a fitted wooden case. This Set comprises of a pair of straight sided Silver Tea Caddies and a round domed lidded sugar bowl....

Beautiful Hester Bateman George III period baby spoon with very fine scroll decoration and wonderful period engraved initials S. M. on the back. Rare, early highly collectible piece...

Circular domed foot with decorated band, the tapering column stem with engraved foliage, Germany, circa 1790. Dimensions: H= 29.5 cm; diameter = 13.5. Weight = 636 grams/per piece.

The Parisian silversmith Puiforcat is regarded as one of the legendary names in European silver craftsmanship. Superb Dinner Size Louvois by Puiforcat sterling silver flatware set, ...

A fine antique Georgian sterling silver engraved sugar basket/bowl, London, circa 1790. The sugar basket of helmet shape & fitted with a swing handle, the basket is rasied on a flare...

London, 1784, Old English Engraved sterling silver basting spoon. George III period by John Lamb (2nd mark of 1782) working 29 Fetter Lane. Monogram "R". Very good, crisp condition. ...

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

A truly elegant example of an eighteenth century English silver tea caddy in beautiful condition given it's over 250 years old. Fitted with a pull off lid with an acorn shaped finia...

Rare, very early George I period silver brandy/spirits warmer, Joseph Clare I, London, 1714. Wonderful, historically interesting 308 years barware piece. Classic circular tapering form with a shaped base, heavy solid silver with a beautifully turned oak handle. Fully hallmarked on the side of the body Period initials on the bottom of base N E M Measurements: 3.32 inches in diameter, 5.25 inches to the to of handle, 2.13 inches height of vessel. 1714 was the year George I ascended the throne, making this an interesting, very early piece of Georgian silver. Excellent piece in very good condition commensurate with age. Beautiful old patina on the silver and the fine oak handle. Joseph Clare I, son of Francis Clare of London, apprenticed to Nathaniel Locke in 1702, free 4th November 1712. Heal records him at Wood Street by Love Lane...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English Britannia silver salvers made by Paul de Lamerie; an addition to our tray and salver collection. These excepti...

These superb silver sauce boats are of the raised circular form with extended pouring lip and applied handle surmounted with a cast acanthus leaf thumbpiece. The body bellied with a ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver coasters; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection These exceptional antique Ge...

An exceptionally rare and important pair of George III sterling silver wine coasters (or bottle stands) by the esteemed London silversmith Francis Spilsbury II, dated 1768. This pair...

This magnificent and impressive antique Georgian sterling silver spirit kettle has a circular rounded form. The surface of the Georgian silver kettle is plain and embellished with a contemporary engraved coat of arms encompassed with a scrolling leaf decorated border/cartouche. This antique silver kettle is fitted with a plain flush hinged hallmarked cover; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece. The cover is surmounted with the original carved stained wood and sterling silver topped button style finial. This exceptional example of antique silver tea ware is fitted with the original hinged hand piece overlaid with interwoven wicker, strategically interlaced to produce a segmented braided design. The cast handle is further ornamented with scrolling decoration, in addition to substantial leaf sockets in junction with the body. The kettle is fitted with an impressive cast spout, accented with a scrolling design to the tip of the lip, in addition to moulded decoration to the lower portion. The kettle detaches from the original hallmarked sterling silver stand, supported by three impressive opposing scrolling legs. The upper portion of the cast silver stand features a band of oval motifs, with a flared shaped upper rim. The stand incorporates a plain scrolling frame which retains the original hallmarked detachable spirit burner with integrated hinged snuffer. This magnificent antique kettle...

Large Georgian Sterling Silver Stuffing or Basting Spoon by Michael Plummer. In the Hanoverian Pattern. This pattern of flatware is so named because its manufacture spanned most of the 18th Century, coinciding with the reigns of George I, II and III of the House of Hanover dynasty. Late 18th c. Hallmarks are heavily worn, the maker's mark is clear. Exceptionally large and heavy. 151.4 grams. Trent Antiques has been a respected name in antiques for...

French sterling silver Fish slice Finely pierced flowers, engraved dolphin and an ebonized handle Handle with a dolphin entwined. Origin France first quarter 19th century, Paris ...