19th Century Tableware

Fiddle shell pattern coin silver sugar tongs, circa 1815, American. Made by William Thompson, Henry Salisbury & George Eoff of NYC (lion, bust & C marks), retailed by Hyde & Nevins, ...

Copeland made this set of six excellent armorial soup dishes in England circa 1870. The dishes feature deep burgundy-colored borders and a boar's head armorial with crest, escutcheon, and motto. There are golden tassels where the border meets the white porcelain and dots and stars of gold decorating the border. The dishes measure a generous 10" in diameter. Condition: Excellent Price: $380 The armorial is that of Sir Thomas Gabriel, 1st Baronet. Born in 1811, he served as Sheriff of London and Middlesex from 1859–to 60 and Lord Mayor of London from 1866 to 67. Soon after his term as Lord Mayor* he was created a baronet. The Motto: In Prosperis Time In Adversis Spera (Fear In Prosperity, Hope In Adversity) Crest: On a mount Vert a boar's head erased Sable billety Or. Escutcheon: Sable on a pile Or ten billets four three two and one of the field. *The Lord Mayor is not the Mayor of London. The Lord Mayor's primary role has been to represent, support, and promote the businesses of the City of London. Background of Copeland Porcelain: In the early 1820s, the Spode factory, managed by Josiah Spode II and his business partner William Copeland, became the largest pottery in Stoke, England. In 1833 William Taylor Copeland, William Copeland's son acquired the business in partnership with Thomas Garrett. The factory's productions from this period were marked 'Copeland and Garrett...

A superb pair of ceramic oyster plates in ombre pink and gold. This set is by Martial Redon, (Stamped at the back in green. This back stamp was in use from (1891-1896) from the Limog...

Hallmarked in London in 1807 by Thomas Holland II, this elegant, George III, antique sterling silver goblet, is plain in style, featuring reed detailing around the base and a gilt in...

Antique, silver cruet set. Silver test: 800 Very good condition. Year: Second half of the 19th century. Weight: 418 g The presented offer is acco...

This fine silver epergne was produced in 1873 by Stephen Smith and Son of Covent Garden, London, as a commission to commemorate the retirement of the Honorary Secretary of the Mid Ke...

Pair of round smooth tazzas out of porphyr with ormolu handles in the shape of twisted snakes.

Lidded vase with one handle standing on a conical foot with a square base. The wall is in ajour and shows acanthus leaves- and flowers. The lid has a ring-shaped node. The inner bowl...

This beautiful silver-mounted glass vodka drinking set was crafted in the late 19th century for the Russian market. The set consists of twelve small glasses, and two larger jugs. The...

Bonbonnière on a square base with winged lions’ paws and a revolving coin decor. Four dolphins support the facetted glass body. The handles are in the shape of swans and the lid’s ha...

This pair of antique English armorial porcelain dishes display the crest & motto "Safety in Acting Justly." These exquisite shaped square dishes boast the heraldic crest of the esteemed Inglis family of Scotland. The armorial is the centerpiece of the plate. It is further enhanced by a double chain border accentuating the armorial and the gorgeous bouquet of flowers in the center. The dishes show the Arms of Inglis. The motto, "Recte faciendo securus," translates to "[there is] Safety in Acting Justly! Dimensions: 7.25" x 7.25" Condition: Excellent Price: $490 The armorial bearings depicted upon this pair of William IV English porcelain dishes by a Staffordshire, English pottery dating circa 1830 – 40. They may be blazoned as follows: Arms: Azure, a lion rampant argent on a chief of the last three mullets sable* Crest: A demi-lion rampant holding in his dexter paw a mullet argent Motto: Recte faciendo securus [Safety in acting justly] From the evidence of the blazon of these armorial bearings and their associated motto they belonged to The Right Honourable John Inglis...

This resplendent French mirrored plateau showcases absolutely superb bronze work. Delicate piercing and chased details abound in this Neoclassical-style...