William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
WILLIAM IV STYLE
It was unexpected that, at the age of 64, William IV was crowned king of England. He had two older brothers, yet the death of Prince Frederick put him in line for the British throne when George IV died in 1830. His reign was brief, as he died on June 20, 1837, but it was a pivotal time of change, with parliamentary reform leading to the present-day constitutional monarchy. Antique William IV–style furniture reflects this period of transition, with forms that bridged the neoclassicism of the preceding Regency style and the more extravagant Victorian style that would follow.
Inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, William IV designs were often more imposing than Regency furniture and featured decorative attributes. There were sofas balanced on lion’s feet and tables with brass fittings. But furnishings of this period were largely marked by straight lines and subdued ornamentation compared to those of the George IV era. William IV had an unassuming way about him and was much more formal, whereas the ruler who preceded him was a king of extravagance. George IV had an affinity for French decor and was heavily invested in overhauling the private residences at Windsor Castle.
Carvings on William IV four-poster beds and cabinets included scrolling shapes, lotus leaves and acanthus, while popular pieces like tilt-top tables and upholstered seating on caster legs provided flexible interiors. Richly toned woods like mahogany and rosewood were used for sideboards, bedposts boasting reeded details and dining chairs with intricate chair backs and turned front legs.
William IV left no legitimate heirs, so his young niece, Victoria, became queen. She would lead an era of taste in which the innovations of the Industrial Revolution allowed for manufacturing showier furniture to fill elaborate interiors. With its comparatively refined forms and restrained designs, William IV style was a pause before a time of radical aesthetic change.
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Style: William IV
Blue & White Dish, Staffordshire English Whampoa Pattern Transfer-Printed
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Dish, Staffordshire English Whampoa Pattern Transfer-Printed
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Blue & White Footed Bowl With Lid "Whampoa Pattern" Transferware
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Footed Bowl With Lid "Whampoa Pattern" Transferware
Ironstone
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique William 1V Silver Christening Mug Dated 1831 Maker Henry Wilkinson & Co
Located in London, GB
Antique William 1V Silver Christening Mug Dated 1831 Maker Henry Wilkinson & Co
Beautifully handmade with acanthus leaf work and frilled base.
The interior has lovely gilding.
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1830s English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nathaniel Mills Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1835
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Nathaniel Mills silver snuff box with dedication
Date : Hallmarked in 1835 in Birmingham for Mills
Period : William IV
Origin : Birmingham, England
Decoration : Cast floral...
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1830s British Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
English Burl Walnut & Figural Cherub Wedgewood Letter Box with Mounts, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English Burl walnut and figural cherub wedge-wood hinged letter box with compartmentalized fitted interior, locking mechanism with key, decorative circular rope motif, and original e...
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1850s English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Mason's Ironstone Garniture of Three Vases, Circa 1835
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mason's Ironstone Garniture of Three vases,
circa 1835
The three hexagonal-shaped vases are painted with polychrome flowers on a mazarine blue ground. The open-work handles, rim ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery, Ironstone
French Pottery Leaf-Shaped Plates, Set of Twelve
Located in Downingtown, PA
Creil et Montereau Pottery leaf plates,
Set of Twelve Plates,
circa 1840
The twelve pearlware plates from the Creil et Montereau company are c...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
$3,750 / set
Pair of Kings Pattern Sauce Ladles, by William Eaton, London, 1834
Located in Cornwall, GB
This highly collectable pair of Kings pattern silver sauce ladles are in the sought-after double-struck standard form with the diamond heel, with ...
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1830s British Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Garrard & Co Antique Sterling Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver goblet made by Robert Garrard II; an addition to our collectable silverware collection.
This exceptional antique William IV sterling silver goblet has a plain bell shaped form onto a cylindrical pedestal and plain circular spreading foot with a collet rim.
The surface of this silver goblet is plain and unembellished, with an applied moulded border to the upper rim.
The underside of the goblet bears the later engraved inscription 'Bartle Henry Arbuthnot Frere, from is Grandfather, 1938'.
This antique silver goblet...
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1830s British Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Old Sheffield Capana Shaped Wine Cooler, Dated circa 1830
Located in London, GB
Antique Old Sheffield Capana shaped wine cooler, dated circa 1830.
Beautifully made in a melon style with shell, leafwork and flower decoration.
The liner is easily removed to pack...
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1830s English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Early 19th C Copeland porcelain hand painted fruit and flower cabinet plate
Located in Central England, GB
This superb early 19th century porcelain cabinet plate is very finely hand painted with a rich central display of exotic fruit and foliage over a white ground boardered with a delica...
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1830s English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
William IV period sterling silver kettle made in 1831 & 1833 by Barnards
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1831 & 1833 by Edward, Edward Junior, John & William Barnard, this handsome, Antique, William IV period, Sterling Silver Kettle, is in the 'Melon' shape, and ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Willian IV Flamed Mahogany Wine Cooler with Lion Head Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique English flamed mahogany wine cooler dates to circa 1830 and done in the period William IV style. The cabinet is done in flamed mahogany with rope motif border decoration...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
William IV period Sterling Silver Batchelor Teapot - London 1835
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1835 by George Burrows II & Richard Pearce, this handsome, William IV, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, is round in shape, plain in style, and features shell a...
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1830s English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Of William 1V Old Sheffield Wine Coasters, Dated Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
Pair Of William 1V old sheffield wine coasters, dated circa 1830
Pair of fine condition old sheffield wine and decanter coasters.
Made of a lovely b...
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1830s English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sheffield Plate
An exquisite and rare early 19t C Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
An exquisite and rare early 19t C Spode cabinet cup and saucer.
This beautiful and richly decorated Spode cabinet cup and saucer were made at this high quality English porcelain fact...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Newcastle English Sterling Silver Sugar Basket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique William IV Newcastle English sterling silver sugar basket by Thomas Wheatley; part of our silver dining collection
This fine antiqu...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form, the hinged and gadrooned lid opening to reveal a large compartment space, panels to all sides, raised on gadrooned feet with con...
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1840s British Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Smith Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1831
By Edward Smith
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Edward Smith Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham 1831 For Edward Smith
Period : William IV
Origin : Birmingham England
Decoration : Reeded decoratio...
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1830s British Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Vinaigrette of Book Form Gervase Wheeler Birmingham 1835
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : One
Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1835 for Gervase Wheeler
Period : William IV
Origin : Birmingham, England
Decoration : In the form of a book with a naturalistic parc...
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1830s British Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Pair of Bloor Derby Urns, Painted with Flowers on a Pale Blue Ground
By Bloor Derby
Located in Montreal, QC
This sumptuous pair of campana form are highly decorative. The pale blue ground and heavy gilt fruiting vine handles set off the reserves of fruit and flowers to great advantage. The...
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1830s English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
An exquisite and rare early 19th century Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830
By Spode
Located in Central England, GB
An exquisite and rare early 19th century Spode cabinet cup and saucer.
This beautiful and richly decorated Spode cabinet cup and saucer were made at this high quality English porcela...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
A Newcastle Sterling Silver Teapot, 1836
By John Walton
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Newcastle Sterling Silver Teapot, 1836
Additional information:
Date : Hallmarked in Newcastle 1836 For John Walton
Period : William IV
Origin : Painter Heugh, Newcastle, England
D...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
William IV Wine Funnel Made in Exeter by Isaac Parkin, 1833
Located in London, GB
Exeter. A Very Rare William IV Wine Funnel Made in Exeter in 1833 by Isaac Parkin.
The Wine Funnel is of typical form and the bowl is baluster in shape, with a gadrooned rim and sid...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
19th Century William IV Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV mahogany double interior section tea caddy complete with large hand cut led crystal mixing bowl. Rectangular in shape, the lidded edged features carved moulde...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Silver Gilt "Strawberry Leaf" Caddy Spoon by Joseph Willmore, 1832
Located in London, GB
A Rare William IV Silver Gilt "Strawberry Leaf" Caddy Spoon Made in Birmingham in 1832 by Joseph Willmore.
This rare silver gilt Caddy Spoon is modelled as a Strawberry Leaf with se...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
William IV Tunbridge Stickware Caddy Spoon, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
An Extremely Rare William IV Tunbridge Stickware Caddy Spoon, English and Made circa 1830.
This very rare and beautiful cadyy spoon displays a deep circular bowl with everted rim, d...
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19th Century Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
William IV English Oak and Burr Elm Wine Cooler
Located in New York, US
Our English wine cooler dating from the William IV (1830-1837) period is crafted from oak, pollard oak and burr elm and features a hinged top with gadrooned finial, borders with lotu...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Elm, Oak
Pair of Serving Tongs Made in London by Francis Higgins, 1855
Located in London, GB
A Very Unusual Pair of Serving Tongs Made in London in 1855 by Francis Higgins
The Tongs have very unusual shaped sides, with a domed top and slender upper section of the arms, all ...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Pair of Late 18th Century Baluster Form Facetted Blue Glass Decanters
Located in London, by appointment only
A pair of late 18th century baluster form facetted blue glass decanters. The diamond cut bodies are further enhanced with swags of gilt foliate ornament suspended on ribbons. They re...
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Early 19th Century Polish Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
19th Century George IV Mahogany Cellarette
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century George IV mahogany cellarette, or vin de garde, of sarcophagus form, with hinged lid and brass side carrying handles, raised on castors. Featuring a flat rectangular top...
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19th Century Irish Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
An Elegant William IV Gilt Bronze Mounted Cellarette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An elegant William IV gilt bronze mounted cellarette, 2nd quarter of the 19th century.
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Giltwood
Paul Storr Silver-Gilt Bowl
By Paul Storr
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and exceptional William IV bowl is the work of preeminent Georgian silversmith Paul Storr. Crafted of luxurious gilt silver, the bowl exhibits all the hallmarks of Storr’s celebrated style, from the textured panels and applied decorations to the ruffled scallop shells and acanthus adorning its matching, fitted underplate. Paul Storr was a master at redefining and perfecting Georgian, Regency and William IV silver. His works have remained the most desirable with collectors for generations, and many have been given as prizes in refined competitions. Elegant and sumptuous, this bowl was later awarded as First Prize in a backgammon tournament in 1972.
Paul Storr was a master at redefining and perfecting Georgian, Regency and William IV silver. Although he created items of great extravagance, some of his most captivating designs exhibited his restrained yet refined sensibilities. His works have remained the most desirable with collectors for generations and many have been given as prizes in refined competitions.
Later presentation inscription “Clermont Club Grand International Backgammon Tournament April 1972 First Prize”
Hallmarked London, 1836 on bowl and stand; stand numbered 435
Bowl: 8 ¼” diameter x 3 3/8” high
Stand: 10” diameter
38.2 troy ounces
The Clermont Club, located on London’s aristocratic Berkeley Square in Mayfair, is one of the most exclusive gaming clubs in the world. The club is housed in the only surviving town house designed by renowned Georgian architect William Kent, and the architecture and interiors make it one of the most elegant clubs in existence. The list of the club's original members included the cream of the British aristocracy...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
$28,500
William IV Wine Label Made in London by Reilly & Storer, 1835
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine William IV Wine Label Made in London in 1835 by Reilly & Storer.
The Wine Label is broad rectangular in form, with an unusual rasied central domed section and raised eye...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
William Iv serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
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