20th Century Sterling Silver

An absolutely spectacular collection of "Lily" pattern sterling silver flatware mostly by Whiting an assembled set from an estate collection which was started in the 1970's. The pattern was introduced in 1902 and features a stunning high-relief handle with stalks of blossoming lily flowers across the surface. Please be aware this set is of mixed age, some antique 1902 pat pieces, some contemporary - view individual item marks below. This set includes a 5 piece place setting for 18 people, or an 8 piece place setting for 12! There is a fair amount of rare serving pieces included with the set. The set comprises of: 18 - Dinner Forks 7.75” (17 Whiting mark, 1 Gorham) 18 - Individual Salad Forks 6.125” (Whiting mark) 18 - Dessert / Oval Soup Spoons 7” (Whiting mark) 18 - Individual Teaspoons 5.825” (Whiting mark) 18 - New French Hollow Knives 9.25” (no maker mark) 18 - Individual Butter Knives 6.675” (Gorham) 12 - Oyster Forks 5.75” (Whiting 1902 mark) 12 - Individual Steak Knives 8.25” (International) 7 - Citrus or Grapefruit Spoons 5.375” (Whiting patent applied for mark) 4 - Individual Salt Cellar...

This exquisite set of eight sterling silver goblets, crafted by the renowned Revere Silversmith Company, exemplifies the elegance and refinement associated with early to mid-20th-cen...

118 piece silverware set by International Silver for the "Enchantress" collection. It consists of 12 dinner knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 salad forks, 12 dinner spoons, 12 soup spoons,...

Sterling Silver Necklace with Rutilated Quartz Pendant CLOSING SALE *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***** This is a lovely, unique pendant necklace! The chain ...

Rectangular external frame with inward corners for oval photo, in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with two-tone translucent enamel on guilloche. Borders and ornaments in French ...

A fine vintage silver table bell. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Marked to the clapper. Simply a wonderful Tiffany design! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in ...

A pair of sterling silver salt and pepper shakers from Gorham Silversmiths, circa early-20th century, America. Classic sterling silver shakers with finial top and footed base. Beauti...

A fine antique, Edwardian era loving cup (or tyg). In sterling silver. By Howard & Co. - the early 20th century New York City maker's of high-quality, high end silver. With three ...

A stunning original art nouveau cased set of six silver goblets retailed by Garrard & Co and made by London silversmiths Frederick Hancock and dated 1913. The set of six heavy gauge ...

Pair of Sterling Sculptures of Flying Swans in Landscape, Spain, Circa 1960s This exquisite pair of sterling silver sculptures showcases two flying swans in a serene landscape craf...

Rectangular table cigarette box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with slightly rounded lid with perforation and fine hand engravings. In the center, a beautiful rectangular mi...

This elegant sterling silver Kiddush cup, crafted in America circa 1960, features refined hand-chased linear detailing and a subtle Star of David motif. Thoughtfully integrated, the ...

A wonderful pair of French solid / sterling silver shot cups with the three colour gold (plated) bands around the top of each; the Trinity design. Bot...

A fine set of Mid-Century Modern place card holders. In sterling silver. Made by Schroth for Cartier. Each in a button form with a large wafer disc base and a twisted wire card ho...

A superb and rare complete Elizabeth II walnut cased, 117 piece, twelve place canteen of flatware cutlery, in the elegant Kings pattern, retailed by Harrods Knightsbridge London and bearing hallmarks for Sheffield, 1963 and the makers mark of  Gee & Holmes. Comprising: twelve table forks, twelve dessert forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve soup spoons, twelve teaspoons, twelve fish knives with silver blades twelve fish forks with silver tines, twelve table forks, twelve dessert knives six table spoons three piece fork set  All contained in the original superb fitted walnut canteen box with hinged lid and a single fitted drawer and custom fitted in blue felt. It bears the label "Harrods Ltd Cutlers & Silversmiths, Knightsbridge, S.W." This is the complete set, it is highly unusual to find such a nice patterned set with not even a single piece missing! Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 19 cm x Width 50 cm x Depth 35.5 cm  - Canteen case Weight 5.44 kg Dimensions in inches: Height 7 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches - Canteen case Weight 175 troy oz Harrods founder Charles Henry Harrod first established his business in 1824, aged 25. The business was located south of the River Thames in Southwark. The premises were located at 228 Borough High Street. He ran this business, variously listed as a draper, mercer and a haberdasher, certainly until 1831. During 1825 the business was listed as 'Harrod and Wicking, Linen Drapers, Retail', but this partnership was dissolved at the end of that year. His first grocery business appears to be as ‘Harrod & Co.Grocers’ at 163 Upper Whitecross Street, Clerkenwell, E.C.1., in 1832. In 1834 in London's East End, he established a wholesale grocery in Stepney, at 4, Cable Street, with a special interest in tea. In 1849, to escape the vice of the inner city and to capitalise on trade to the Great Exhibition of 1851 in nearby Hyde Park, Harrod took over a small shop in the district of Brompton, on the site of the current store. Beginning in a single room employing two assistants and a messenger boy, Harrod's son Charles Digby Harrod built the business into a thriving retail operation selling medicines, perfumes, stationery, fruit and vegetables. Harrods rapidly expanded, acquired the adjoining buildings, and employed one hundred people by 1880. However, the store's booming fortunes were reversed in early December 1883, when it burnt to the ground. Remarkably, in view of this calamity, Charles Harrod fulfilled all of his commitments to his customers to make Christmas deliveries that year—and made a record profit in the process. In short order, a new building was built on the same site, and soon Harrods extended credit for the first time to its best customers, among them Oscar Wilde,Lillie Langtry, Ellen Terry, Charlie Chaplin, Noël Coward, Gertrude Lawrence, Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, Sigmund Freud, A. A. Milne, and many members of the British Royal Family.  On Wednesday, 16 November 1898, Harrods debuted England's first "moving staircase" (escalator) in their Brompton Road stores; the device was actually a woven leather conveyor belt-like unit with a wood and "silver plate-glass" balustrade. Nervous customers were offered brandy at the top to revive them after their 'ordeal'. The department store was purchased by the Fayed brothers in 1985. In 2010 Harrods was sold to Qutar Holdings.  Harrods was the holder of royal warrants from 1910 till 2000 from the following: * Queen Elizabeth II (Provisions and Household Goods) * The Duke of Edinburgh (Outfitters) * The Prince of Wales (Outfitters and Saddlers) * The late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (China and Glass) The store occupies a 5-acre (20,000 m2) site and has over one million square feet (90,000 m2) of selling space in over 330 departments making it the biggest department store in Europe. The UK's second-biggest shop, Selfridges, Oxford Street, is a little over half the size with 540,000 square feet (50,000 m2) of selling space, while the third largest, Allders of Croydon had 500,000 square feet (46,000 m2) of retail space. By comparison Europe's second-largest department store the KaDeWe in Berlin has a retail space of 650,000 square feet (60,000 m2). GEE & HOLMES LTD This enterprise can be traced to the registration of Thomas Raynes Ltd as a private limited company in 1935.   Capitalised at £1,000, it was based at 39 Eyre Street, and dealt in cutlery and various tools.  The subscribers were brothers: James Fairclough Gee (1899-1974) and Reginald L. Gee (1913-?).    They had been born at St Helens, Lancashire, the sons of James Gee (1868-1948) – an insurance superintendent – and his wife, Agnes née Fairclough.  In 1939, James and Reginald Gee were living with their parents at 47 Brooklands Crescent.  They were described in the Register of England & Wales (1939) as cutlery manufacturers.  Also residing at Brooklands Crescent (62) was Leonard Wycliffe Holmes (1901-1989), his wife Florence, and their son, James Geoffrey (1932-1985).  Leonard had been born in Sheffield, the son of John Clement Holmes (a steel and iron turner) and his wife, Bertha née Shelton.  Leonard apparently received a technical education, as in 1920 he co-presented a paper on electro-plating  at Mappin Hall.  He held an Associateship in Metallurgy from Sheffield University (Sheffield Daily Independent, 19 November 1920).  Leonard and Florence had been married at a Wadsley Church in 1927: she was the sister of James F. Gee.  In 1939, Leonard was working as a commercial traveller in cutlery.   During the Second World War, Thomas Raynes Ltd was listed at 41 Arundel Street – the same address as cutlery manufacturer, L. Holmes & Co.   The Hawley Collection has a stainless table knife marked ‘L. Holmes & Co’, which was probably made at this time.   Thomas Raynes Ltd became the vehicle for a new business entity – Gee & Holmes Ltd – which initially occupied 41 Arundel Street.  In an advertisement in 1946, the partners announced that they would be moving into a new factory at 61 Eyre Lane in early 1947.  The two-storey factory, which became known as Heritage Works, was bounded by Eyre Lane and Newton Lane.  Gee and Holmes...

13 pieces American silver, Wallace sterling and W. Rogers, with rich ornamentation. Consisting of seven spoons, four forks, bottle opener and a large fork. Stamped. The large fork...

Hans Hansen silver cutlery Susanne in sterling silver. Complete silver lunch service for six people. A total of 18 pieces. Knife measures: 18.5 cm. Perfect condition. Stamped.

Russian KXK 875 silver and Niello Kubachi 8 piece set. c. 1900s.

A rare and complete Elizabeth II, 127 piece 12 place setting Kings Pattern sterling silver table-service, bearing hallmarks for 1978 and the mak...

800 silver cutlery, 84 pieces, Italy, 1960s Gifted to my grandparents for their wedding, set for 12. The gross weight is 5.4 kg. The net weight (blades ...

Dutch clear crystal with Silver Inkwell, Mid 20th Century An inkwell, made of clear crystal glass with a silver cap, made in The Netherlands. The crystal glass at the bottom has a c...

Round curved frame in 925/1000 silver with translucent enamel on Art Nouveau guilloche, with hand engravings. External diameter cm. 9 internal cm. 6 thickness cm. 1. Weight gr. 98. ...

5-piece toilet set in 800 silver, Italy, 1960s, never used. Wedding gift from my grandparents. Never used. Purchased in one of the most important jewelers in my city. Regularly stamp...

A superb silver-plated vintage cocktail shaker hand-made in the 1960s in Italy by the Italian silversmiths, FAOAL. This handsome piece is beautifully made and signed on the base. In ...

A fine antique silver oyster or casserole spoon. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. In the 'English King' pattern. With a kidney shaped bowl. Simply a wonderful serving spoon ...

This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...

800 silver coin tray, Italy, Argenteria Greggio, 1980s Worked and beaten by hand, it is a very beautiful and elegant object. It weighs gr. 270. Regula...

Antique sterling silver repoussè hand mirror. Stamped sterling, as shown in photos. Beveled inset mirror is possibly not original.

A fine pair of silver open salt cellars. By Georg Jensen. In sterling silver. Pattern no. 110. Comprising of 2 open salt cellars and matching spoons. Marked to the underside of ...

Georg Jensen "Louvre" bowl / compote in sterling silver. Art Nouveau style with nature's organic forms and decorative flora and fauna details. Model number 180B. Measures: 14 x 11.5...

Georg Jensen "Acorn" serving spoon in sterling silver. Four pieces in stock. Designer: Johan Rohde. Length: 21 cm. Stamped. In perfect condition.

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Modernist sterling silver jug. 'The Pregnant Duck'. Model number 992. Designed by Henning Koppel in 19...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George V English novelty sterling silver thread holder made by Asprey & Co Ltd; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection....

Whiting sterling silver cheese scoop in the King Edward pattern (designed by Charles Osborne, first produced in 1901), monogrammed with the initial E. ...

A fine pair of antique Art Deco salt & pepper shakers. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Marked to the base. Simply a wonderful pair of Tiffany salt...

This amazing set of 51 cutlery pieces in 800 silver plated is an authentic expression of the Italian silverware tradition. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Each piece is marked with the "...

Ovalized evening bag in 925/1000 sterling silver with stylised floral motif designs enamelled in Art Deco style. Taken from an original drawing by Louis Cartier from the early 1900s ...

Set of five antique sterling silver and glass vanity jars. Various repoussè floral designs. each sterling lid is stamped sterling. Large j...

A beautiful crystal and sterling silver compote or footed bowl, by T. G. Hawkes & Co., circa early to mid-20th century, USA. Crystal bowl has cut diamond design and serrated edge wit...

Square photo frame in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with translucent pearl gray enamel fired on guilloche and hand-painted miniature of late 19th century Viennese Art Nouveau ...

Art Nouveau French silver beakers by Edouard Fournemet. Set of six liqueur cups in silver and vermeil, decorated with nets surmounted by crossed ribbons. Made by the renowned French ...

A fine designer pepper grinder or mill. By Buccellati. In sterling silver. With raised acanthus leaf decoration around the circumference and a stylized ribbon finial. (The pepper...

This distinguished nine-piece tea and coffee service, crafted by the International Silver Company, epitomizes the height of American silver artistry from the early 20th century. Desi...

A really pretty Edwardian pieced or reticulated dish, beautifully shaped outlined with a beaded rim and a scroll decorated handle each end. The dish has a full English hallmark for London 1908...

A gorgeous antique sterling silver serving tray By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) USA, Circa Early 20th Century Measures: 8...

Edwardian Style, sterling silver toast rack, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1959, Suckling, Ltd. - makers. Measures 4 1/2 inches long x 3 1/2 inches high (to top of finial)...

Pair of Asian Silver casters C.1930. Each of hexagonal shape and a surround of panels, some depicting lotus. Dome pierced tops allowing for salt and pepper respectively. The bases ha...

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cypress Sauce Spoon. Measures 16 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped. Designed by Tias Eckhoff 1952-1953 For Georg Jensen Silversmith, Denmark. Cypress...

Bjørn Wiinblad, cutlery, 'Romanze' for Rosenthal. Two lunch knives in sterling silver. Designed in 1962. Stamped with crescent, crown and '925'. Measures: 20.5 cm. In very good...

This is a magnificent and rare, Kaymet silver plated serving trolley with revolving dome, dating from the mid 20th Century. ​It is one of the most desirable models that they made, with the revolving dome which makes it very easy to use. This stunning trolley is suitable for serving cooked meats such as roast beef, lamb and turkey. It features a vented silver plated locking retractable revolving dome which opens to a detachable well and water tank over a pair of spirit burners. The water tank has two recesses for containers for gravy or vegetables, as well as a wooden carving board. It has a vented screw knob for filling the tank with water and for vapour or steam to escape. The sides are fitted with silver plated handles, a detachable plate holder, and a rectangular wooden utensil...

An attractive silver model of the Queen's coronation coach, hallmarked for Birmingham 1977, with the makers mark for Toye, Kenning & Spencer Ltd on a red velvet base. Gold State Coa...

Art Deco Period, sterling silver mint julep cup, International Silver Co., Meriden, Ct., circa 1930s.Measures almost 4 inches high x ove...

Art Deco Cutlery Flatware set "Nantes" made silver plated by Maison Puiforcat after on a model by Jean Puiforcat from the 1930s. Set for 8 people including 98 pieces: - 8 table f...

A stunning and rarely found Norwegian napkin ring made by the famous silversmith, David Andersen. The ring is made from sterling silver, stamped 925 (925/1000) and lavishly washed in gold; together with the maker's mark for David Andersen. This mark was used between 1888 to 1925, this piece would certainly date to c.1920. The guilloche purple...

This is an elegant and useful Vintage silver plated accessory set for your bar, dating from the late 20th Century.. It has a corkscrew, a bottle opener, an ice scoop and a double me...

Rectangular rounded cigar box with vertical opening in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine miniature hand-painted in tempera on vegetable iv...

A good antique American repoussé sterling silver gravy boat on stand, S. Kirk & Son Co., Baltimore, circa 1920. A very fine antique sterling silver sauce/gravy boat on stand, the boa...

This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...

5.25 x 1 x 2 ( x2) flora spoons 6.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 ladle 6 x 1.5 x 1.5 shell floral spoon large 2x 5.5 x 1 shell floral spoon median 1.5 x 3.5 x 1 shell floral spoon small 6.5 x 1...

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Sterling Silver Baby Utensils. Twentieth century sterling Padova pattern baby fork and feeding spoon stamped Tiffany & Co Peretti 1984. Italy, 1984 Dimensio...

This beautiful pair of Art Deco Sterling silver swan decorative bowls were executed by the legendary American silver maker, Gorham circa 1920. They feature elegantly streamlined demi...

Mid-20th Century Pair of Weighted, Sterling Convertible, Three Light Candelabra, Hamilton silversmith makers, with gadrooned rims, thistle sconces, reeded bypass candle arms, taperin...

Georg Jensen Pyramid. Sauce spoon in sterling silver, all silver. Hallmark: After 1944. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Length 18.3 cm.

Georg Jensen Beaded complete 12 p. service. 12 knives, 12 forks, 12 tablespoons, 12 Coffee spoons in full silver, jam spoon, and serving spade. Measures:...

A fine Neoclassical style cake plate or serving dish. In sterling silver and cut glass. By the International Silver Company. Stylistically similar to International's 'Wedgwood' pat...

A fine antique Art Deco silver & gold cigarette case inset with a ruby, by Hirsch Markowitsch, Tallinn, Estonia, 1930. A good antique silver case w...

This exquisite set of eight sterling silver goblets, crafted by the renowned Revere Silversmith Company, exemplifies the elegance and refinement associated with early to mid-20th-cen...

A rare large maple leaf sterling silver centerpiece created by the famous Italian silversmith Buccellati, twentieth century. The centerpiece is composed of three large finely chisele...

Pair of early 20th Century antique silver salts having a pie crust edge and standing on 3 shaped legs. The spoons circular with a ball to the end. It is in its original case (wear an...

Sterling Silver " Lilly of the Valley " Bon Bon Dish by Whiting Division Whiting had small production but produced exceptional handmade silverware in relatively small quantities. This Company's most important designer was Charles Osborne...

Hallmarked in London in 1927 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome, George V period, Sterling Silver Trophy, is in the art deco taste, with reed borders around the handles,...

Old Master brings together the finest in traditional Early Victorian design motifs with skillful artistry. The crown of leaves, the center rosette, scrollwork, flutes and the violin-...

A fine, antique bon bon spoon. By Gorham. In cast sterling silver. No. 586. With an ornate, reticulated handle and a gilt, pierced bowl with flowers and rocallie. Simply a wond...