Georgian Sterling Silver Toast Rack London, 1827

Heading : Silver toast rack with six divisions Date : Hallmarked in London in 1818 for William Sumner Period : Regency / George III Origin : London, England Decoration : Six division...

Georgian Sterling Silver Cruet, 1774 Additional information: Date : Hallmarked in London 1774 For Robert Hennell I (see below) Period : George I...

3 Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Coasters London, 1817 A complete set of three coasters is a rarity. Additional information: Date : Hallmarked in London 1817 For Charles Fox Period : ...

Heading : Sterling silver wick trimmer with fan decoration Date : Hallmarked in London in 1789 for Wilkes Booth Period : George III Origin : London, England Decoration : Beaded handl...

Hallmarked in London in 1815 by Joseph Angell I, this handsome, Regency period, Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, stands on 4 ball feet, and will hold 6 pieces of toast. The toas...

Hallmarked in London in 1812 by Samuel Hennell, this handsome, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, is plain in design, and w...

A very fine pair of George IV shaped circular salver, waiters with a cast gallery, Standing on three openwork, foliate feet, the centre engraved bearing the coat-of-arms of Lady Mari...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English sterling silver gilt grape shears - boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional pair of antique cast sterling silver gilt grape shears has a hinged scissor action. The handles of these antique silver grape scissors are embellished with intertwining fruiting vine ornamentation, accented with grape clusters and foliage. The fingerpieces are ornamented with details reproducing the features of the natural vine. The circular hinged portion is surmounted with a lobed rosette design. The grape shears are fitted with plain and unembellished blades, with a rounded outer edge. These exceptional examples of 19th century silverware retain the original gilding. These impressive sterling silver grape shears are fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation box, with a velvet and satin lined interior, securing with a push fit catch. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'Reid & Sons, Diamond Merchants, By Appointment to the Late Queen Victorian, Newcastle upon Tyne'. These exceptional antique George IV grape shears are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire. The initials within the maker's marks, in addition to the standardisation of the surround could pertain to a multitude of antique silversmiths; these silversmiths include William Eaton, Esterbrook and Eley II. Condition These antique boxed grape scissors are a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast decoration is all very sharp and the gilding is in excellent condition; this indicates the pieces have seen little to no use. Full hallmarks struck across the interior of the blades are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these exceptional antique grape scissors...