Unusual Victorian silver equestrian trophy vase

Large antique sterling silver bowl featuring a wavy rim and housed in an open frame constructed with tubular rails and shaped, scrolled supports. Although the frame rail is a decorat...

A large and impressive oval antique silver basket featuring slat work and fine cast detailing, The body is decorated with hand-pierced openwork detailing and a central band of hand-c...

Wonderful quality, and rather unusual, antique sterling silver photo frame, in portrait orientation, with a shaped border that is pierced and engraved in an attractive leaf and flowe...

Graceful oval tray in sterling silver with a flared rim that is embossed and engraved with slanted fluting and wave-like scrolls. It has two handles incorporated into the rim. This ...

A Rare and Historic 1859 Elkington Silvered Bronze Victorian Centerpiece with Cut-Glass Bowl. Presenting a magnificent Victorian silvered bronze centerpiece of unmatched rarity and importance, crafted by the renowned Elkington Mason & Co., Birmingham, in 1859. This exceptional work, complete with its original cut-glass bowl, epitomizes 19th-century British craftsmanship and artistry. Hallmarked to the base, this centerpiece showcases intricate sculptural details, embodying a high level of technical prowess and aesthetic refinement characteristic of Elkington's celebrated works. The centerpiece's striking design features three meticulously rendered figures—a young hunter, a friar, and a fishmonger—each embodying elements of Victorian life and industry. At their feet, a loyal spaniel and various game highlight the naturalistic approach to the composition, enhanced by the masterful chasing and dynamic form. This sculptural ensemble rests on an elaborately decorated base, exuding both grandeur and narrative depth. Adding profound historical value are two engraved plaques. The first, dated “January 28, 1859,” reads: “Presented to William Johnson Esq. as a token of respect & esteem by the workpeople in the employ of Messrs Richard Johnson & Brother, Manchester.” The second, an inscription from 1941, states: “Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers, Alias Wire Workers of the City of London, Presented by Arthur Laurence Johnson M.A., Grandson of William Johnson, both Wire Workers, with his Daughter Eleanor Morton Johnson, a Freeman of the Company, to commemorate his Mastership 1941-42.” These inscriptions chart a rich lineage, connecting the Johnson family to pivotal moments in industrial history. William Johnson, alongside his brother Richard, assumed leadership of a wire-drawing firm in 1838, which would later become Richard Johnson & Nephew Ltd. Their contributions included providing galvanized armored wire for the historic 1857 transatlantic telegraph cable...

Victorian Period, unusual sterling silver-mounted cut crystal match striker, having a full sterling silver match cup/holder, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1895, John Grins...

Unusual, large, Victorian, sterling silver-mounted, crackled crystal match striker (looks like cracked ice) having an all sterling silver match cup, Birmingham, England, 1896, Hillia...

This stunning piece of horseracing history was presented to the winner of the 1933-1934 Calcutta Races on behalf of King George V. The Calcutta Races was the premier horseracing event in Asia of the period, and its prestige is reflected in this trophy, crafted by the silversmithing firm Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company...