1840s Tableware

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver altar cruet set; an addition to our collectable teaware collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver mass/altercruet set consists of two jugs on a matching tray. The water jug and wine jug have a circular rounded form onto a spreading pedestal foot. The rounded body of each parcel gilt piece is encompassed with engraved undulating lines, flanked with two plain applied girdles, to stylised leaf decorated borders. Each subtly tapering neck is encircled with a further plain girdle with a further stylised leaf decorated gilded border to the upper rim. Each piece is fitted with the original hallmarked domed hinged cover surmounted with an impressive sterling silver quatrefoil shaped finial; the finials bear the stylised letter G to one and A to the other. The cover of each Victorian silver jug incorporates a plain trefid shaped thumbpiece. The water and wine jugs are fitted with impressive S scroll handles. Each jug has a plain sparrow beak spout ornamented with applied moulded decoration to the rim. This exceptional alter cruet set sits to the original and impressive navette shaped tray. The surface of this fine tray is embellished with parcel gilt floral rosettes encompassing protruding cylindrical pegs; these allow the jugs to sit securely in situ. The surface is further ornamented with incurved parcel gilt foliate designs, paralleling the aforementioned rosettes, in addition to a contemporary bright cut engraved crest* of a demi-lion rampant gardant holding between the paws a garb. The tray bears a plain tapering border, accented with a band of plain applied decoration to the rim. This exceptional altar cruet set is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. * This crest has been determined to pertain to the More family, however there may be other family variants. Condition This antique church altar...

Hallmarked in sheffield in 1845 by Henry Wilkinson & Co., this handsome, Victorian, antique sterling silver toast rack, will hold 6 ...

Hallmarked in London in 1840 by J. C. Edington, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, features wonderful chased floral decoration to the body, an ornat...

Twelve pieces of antique flow blue porcelain circa 1845 by George Phillips of Longport, Staffordshire, England in the Lobelia pattern. Lot includes...

late 19th Century gilt bronze five lights tableware candelabras. The candelabras is in good antique condition. Minor wear appropriate with age / use. The candelabras measures about 2...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver teapot made by Charles Riley & George Storer; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This impressive antique Victorian sterling silver teapot has a circular rounded, panelled form. The impressive panelled body is embellished with bright cut engraved floral sprays, alternating with large scrolling leaf designs. The decoration to the body incorporates two scrolling leaf bordered vacant cartouches. This large Victorian teapot is fitted with a flush hinged hallmarked cover, ornamented with a continuation of the aforementioned bright cut engraved decoration; the flush hinge indicates the high quality of the piece. The teapot retains the original, large sterling silver finial, reflecting the design of the body. This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted with an impressive C shaped handle, ornamented with further bright cut engraved decoration to the elevated thumbpiece. The fine and impressive panelled swan necked spout is ornamented with bright cut engraved flower and leaf designs. This antique teapot is supported by a plain panelled spreading foot. Condition This antique Victorian teapot...

Set of eleven Sevres Louis Philippe hunt plates which he commissioned from Sevres for his Chateau de Fontainebleau which was famous for hunting. ...

Hallmarked in London in 1840 by John Tapley, this stylish, Victorian, antique sterling silver christening mug, features chased acanthus decoration, a gilt interior and an acanthus de...

Old English three-piece silver plated mirrored plateau base / cut crystal center piece. Each piece is in great antique condition. Minor wear appropriate with age / use . Maker's mark...

Made in 1849 by Elkington & Co., this stylish, Victorian, Antique, Silver Plate Egg Cruet takes the form of a wicket basket, holding four egg c...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver straight Kings pattern flatware service for twelve persons, an addition to our ...

Hallmarked in London in 1845 by Joseph Angell & Son, this elegant Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Egg Cruet is in the Gothic Revival Styl...