Wilkinson Pair of English Sterling Silver 1872 Victorian Shell Dishes

John Samuel Hunt, English pair of sterling silver multi-lobed covered vegetable dishes from 1850 (Victorian era) adorned with curvilinear natural motifs. They measure 12'' by 12'' by 4 3/4'' in height, weigh 97 troy ounces, and bear hallmarks as shown. The exquisite design of these pieces is such that the so-called button at the top of the covered dishes is removable. This means that these covered dishes can easily become two bowls (four in total), each beautifully adorned with natural motifs, each measuring by 12'' by 11'' by 1 1/2'' in height. Hunt & Roskell, a firm of manufacturing and retail jewelers and silversmiths, was founded by Paul Storr in 1819, trading as Storr & Co. (1819-22), Storr & Mortimer (1822-38), Mortimer & Hunt (1838-43) and then Hunt & Roskell (1843-97). John Samuel Hunt, who had assisted Storr from the start, continued as a partner until his death in 1865, when he was succeeded by his son. Paul Storr (1770-1844) is considered the greatest English silversmith of the Regency era, and his beautifully ornate silver reflected the rapidly changing world in which he lived. Storr's reputation rests on his mastery of the grandiose neo-Classical style developed in the Regency period. He quickly became the most prominent silversmith of the nineteenth century, producing much of the silver purchased by King George III and King George IV. Much of Storr's success was due to the influence of Philip...

English sterling silver basket or bowl from 1841, designed an enchanting border with raised scrolls, leaves and flowers and standing on a base. It measures 10 3/4'' in height with th...

Charles Stuart Harris, English, sterling silver 1888, two-handled rare spoon warmer with an elegant design standing on 4 legs with fluted motifs at the bottom and an engraved eagle n...

Pair of Emile Puiforcat, 19th century, French, 0.950 (higher purity than sterling) silver centerpiece stand with exquisite decorations near the rims and on the base. They measure 6'' in height by 9 1/2'' in diameter, weighs 38.4 troy ounces, and bear hallmarks as shown. Founded in 1820 by Emile Puiforcat, the Parisian family workshop has passed down its renowned silverwork mastery from one generation to the next. It was the visionary leadership and artistic talent of Jean E. Puiforcat, the fourth generation in the workshop, that truly brought the world’s attention to Puiforcat; his design legacy...

Victorian Classical sterling silver goblet. Made by Henry Wilkinson & Co. in Sheffield in 1870. Tall and tapering bowl with domed bottom, knopped cylindrical stem and round foot. Eng...

Servizio di posate da dolce in argento sterling HENRY WILKINSON composto da 24 pezzi con custodia in legno. ORIGINE Sheffield, Inghilterra PERIODO 1872 MARCA Manufactured by HENRY...

Victorian Classical sterling silver mustard pot. Made by Henry Wilkinson & Co. in Sheffield in 1842. Open sides with scroll frames with inset leaves and pendant grape bunches. Leaf-c...

Pair of 1895 English Victorian Sterling Silver Candlesticks, marked in London by Thomas Bradbury. They feature spiraling acorn and oak leaf columns, classic Corinthian capitals, gadr...