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Vintage Canteen x 6 Silver Plated Cutlery Set Unused 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning vintage 6 place setting A1 Sheffield England, silver plated cutlery set by the renowned Sheffield silversmith Viners dating from the second half of the 20th centur...
Category
Late 20th Century London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Biscuit Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, circa 1880 in date.
It has a beau...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Pair Italian Silver Plated Fighting Cockerels 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive antique pair of Italian silver plated fighting cockerels, circa 1920 in date.
These beautifully sculpted and hand-chased fine textured cockerels are in realistic aggressive and dynamic fighting poses with flowing plumage and open wings ready to attack.
They will add a touch of action to your dining table, game table or buffet.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 20 cm x Width 16 cm x Depth 15 cm
Height 19 cm x Width 15 cm x Depth 16 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 8 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches
Height 7 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches
A cockfight is a sport between two roosters (cocks), or more accurately gamecocks, held in a ring called a cockpit. The history of raising fowl for fighting goes back 6,000 years. The first documented use of the word gamecock, denoting use of the cock as to a “game”, a sport,pastime or entertainment, was recorded in 1646, after the term “cock of the game” used by George Wilson, in the earliest known book on the sport of cockfighting in The Commendation of Cocks and Cock Fighting in 1607. But it was during Magellan's voyage of discovery of the Philippines in 1521 when modern cockfighting was first witnessed and documented by AntonioPigafetta, Magellan's chronicler, in the kingdom of Taytay.
The combatants, referred to as gamecocks, are specially bred birds, conditioned for increased stamina and strength. The comb and wattle are cut off in order to meet show standards of the American Gamefowl Society and the Old English Game...
Category
20th Century Italian London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Biscuit Box Fenton Brothers, 19th Century
By Fenton Brothers
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the makers' mark of the renowned silversmiths Fenton Brothers of Sheffield, England, circa 1890 in date and bearing the Staniforth's Patent mark as well as the registration number 4467.
It has a beautifully shaped body sitting in a cast frame with remarkably chased branch supports and the original interior features elegant hand-pierced dividers.
It opens out into two halves and is held shut by gorgeous laurel wreath loose ring handles at the top.
This wonderful container could house anything from sweets to biscuits or trinkets.
Whatever you choose to store in this lovely item you are sure to do it in style.
Condition:
In excellent condition. As an antique item, the piece shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the biscuit box displays beautifully, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 25 x width 23 x depth 14
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9.8 x width 9.1 x depth 5.5
Fenton Brothers LTD, Sheffield
Firm established in 1875 at South Moor Works, East Street, Sheffield by John Frederick Fenton...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Biscuit by Box Fenton Brothers 19thC
By Fenton Brothers
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the makers' mark of the renowned silversmiths Fenton Brothers of Sheffield, England, circa 1890 in date and bearing the Staniforth's Patent mark as well as the registration number 3549.
It has a beautifully shaped body sitting in a cast frame with remarkably chased branch supports and the original interior features elegant hand-pierced dividers.
It opens out into two halves and is held shut by gorgeous laurel wreath loose ring handles at the top.
This wonderful container could house anything from sweets to biscuits or trinkets.
Whatever you choose to store in this lovely item you are sure to do it in style.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 25 x width 19 x depth 15
Dimensions in inches:
Height 10 inches x width 7 inches x depth 6 inches
Fenton Brothers Ltd
Sheffield
Firm established in 1875 at South Moor Works, East Street, Sheffield by John Frederick Fenton...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker Dated Circa 1930 Maple & Co London
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker Dated Circa 1930 Maple & Co,Tottenham Court Road, London
Large impressive cocktail shaker made as an accessory for the largest and most importa...
Category
1930s English Vintage London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mappin & Webb Silver Plated & Ruby Glass Bee Honey Pot Circa 1950
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
Mappin & Webb Silver Plated & Ruby Glass Bee Honey Pot Circa 1960
This novelty honey pot cast as a large honey Bee with textured legs and silver plated body has a pair of hinged wing...
Category
1950s English Art Deco Vintage London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare WMF silver plated cutlery set for 24 persons in the original Art Nouveau cabinet with silver plated organic stylised mounts and the complete original Art Nouveau cutlery...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
CR Ashbee Guild of Handicrafts Set of Four Silver Plated Meat Covers & One Other
By Charles Robert Ashbee, The Guild of Handicraft
Located in London, GB
C R Ashbee and made by the Guild of Handicrafts.
A set of four Classic silver plated meat covers with wirework handles, rolled edges and an applied triangle to each one for hanging o...
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Box by Elkington, 19th Century
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the makers mark of the renowned retailer and silversmith Elkington & Co of Birmingham, datin...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Asprey & Co Silver Plated Art Deco Novelty Cocktail Shaker 20th Century
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Art Deco silver plate novelty cocktail shaker with the makers mark of the world renowned retailer Asprey and Co, Circa 1920 in date.
The bell shaped shaker features a cylindrical stopper with a handle that unscews.
Add an elegant touch to your next cocktail experience.
Condition:
In excellent condition, with no dings dents or chips, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 28 cm x Width 15 cm x Depth 15 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 11 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches
Asprey was established in England in 1781 and founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, William Asprey's elder son Charles went into partnership with a stationer located on London's Bond Street. In 1847 the family broke with this partner and moved into 167 New Bond Street, the premises Asprey occupies today.
From its central London location Asprey advertised 'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.' An early speciality was dressing cases. Asprey crafted traditional cases and designs, mostly in leather, suitable for the new style of travel ushered in by railways. The main competitors at the time were H.J. Cave & Sons. Asprey was recognised for its expertise when it won a gold medal for its dressing cases at the International Exhibition of 1862 but lost out to its rivals, H.J. Cave & Sons in 1867.
The company consolidated its position through acquisitions. In 1859 Asprey absorbed Edwards, an award winning maker of dressing cases and holder of a Royal Warrant. The company also purchased the Alfred Club at 22 Albemarle Street, which backed on to the New Bond Street store and meant that Asprey now had entrances on two of London's most fashionable streets.
In 1862, Asprey was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria. The Prince of Wales, later to be crowned Edward VII, granted another Royal Warrant. In 1953, for the coronation of Elizabeth II, Asprey paid homage with the Asprey Coronation Year Gold Collection, which featured a dessert, coffee and liqueur service in 18-carat gold and weighed almost 27 pounds. In April 1953, it went on show in the New Bond Street store and subsequently toured the United States.
As the business grew, the company acquired manufacturing facilities and hired silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewellers and watchmakers including Ernest Betjeman, the father of the distinguished poet John Betjeman, one of the most highly regarded craftsman and designers of his day.
In the twenties, commissions poured in from around the world, from American millionaire J. Pierpont Morgan to potentates such as the Maharaja of Patiala, who commissioned a huge teak travelling trunk for each of his wives in which each trunk was fitted with solid silver washing and bathing utensils with waterspouts of ornate tiger head and lined with blue velvet. Asprey cigarette cases...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique French Silver Plated Condiment Set
Located in London, GB
Antique French silver plated serving condiment set. There is an ornate centre handle with two engraved condiment holders standing on feet. The glass bottles are shaped to fit the holders. Measuring width 16.5cm / 6.5 inches, height 24.8 cm / 9.7 inches, and depth 6.9 cm / 2.7 inches.
The stoppers are not the originals, and are not matching. There is a bit of damage to the bottom of the handle, and a slight dent to one of the condiment holders. We have not cleaned inside the bottles. The silver plating has age related patina, we have given it just a light clean.
This lovely French antique condiment...
Category
Early 20th Century French London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated 6 Bottle Cruet Set Wade Wingfield Wilkins 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique silver plated cruet set bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmith Wade, Wingfield Wilkins & Co and circa 1860 in date.
The set comprises a beautifully decorative silver plated cruet stand holding six exquisite cut glass condiment bottles traditionally for chilli, soy, cayenne, vinegar, oil and ketchup.
The antique silver cruet features a central rectangular shaped handle and body on bun feet, the six cut glass cruet bottles feature three with glass stoppers and three with silver plated lids.
This is truly a special item and will attract the maximum amount of attention, the quality and craftsmanship are undeniable.
Condition:
In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 23 x Width 22 x Depth 16
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 6 inches
Wade Wingfield, ROWBOTHAM & CO
Sheffield
The firm was established in 1751 (according to an undocumented source) and by 1816 was listed as Hoult, Rowbottam, Wingfield & Wade in Tenter Street. In 1818, John Hoult withdrew and henceforth the firm was run by John Rowbottam, John Wingfield, and Richard Wade. The firm specialised in table cutlery. Succeeded in 1832 to Wade, Wingfield, Rowbotham, and Co. The partnership between Richard Wade, John Wingfield, John Rowbotham, Alfred Rowbotham and Henry Colley was dissolved in 1851. They were Merchants, Steel Converters, and Manufacturers of Table and Pocket Knives...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plated and Engraved Glass Comport Centrepiece, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique English silver-plated and engraved glass table centre comport, dated with the registration lozenge for 10th September 1...
Category
1850s English Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Regency Old Sheffield Silver Plated Tea Urn Samovar 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Regency Old Sheffield silver plated tea urn, Circa 1820 in date.
This handsome antique Old Sheffield samovar has been ...
Category
1820s Regency Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
A Pair of Arts & Crafts Silver Plated Candle Sticks with Semi Precious Cabochons
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of tall Arts & Crafts silver plated candle sticks with semi-precious cabochons to the stem and to the central knop decora...
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Regency Wine Cooler Old Sheffield Plate 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful, rare and highly decorative antique English Old Sheffield Plate Regency wine cooler of campana form, Circa 1820 in date.
It is embellished with applied vine l...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique Pair of Victorian Silver Plate and Cut Glass Centrepieces 19th Century
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is an intricate and exquisitely made antique pair of English Victorian parcel gilt silver plated and cut glass centrepieces by the renowned silversmiths Elkington & Co., dated 1...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Silver Plated Sea Shell Plate Hollywood Regency Art Deco Italian 1970s
Located in London, GB
This large silver-plated sea-shell shaped bowl is an evocative nod to Venus and the organic curves of nature.
Imported from 1970s Italy, it seamlessly blends the 1940s Art Deco eleg...
Category
1960s Italian Aesthetic Movement Vintage London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Cast Silver Plated Old Mother Hubbard Table Bell Elkington C.1917
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Rare Cast Silver Plated Old Mother Hubbard Table Bell Elkington dated Circa.1917
Her head is attached to the clanger and nods as the bell is rung each t...
Category
1910s English Victorian Vintage London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Old Sheffield Plate Oval Beef Venison Tureen & Domed Cover C 1810
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent very large antique English Old Sheffield silver plated beef or venison tureen with the original domed cover, circa 1810 in date and bearing the Cross Arrows mar...
Category
1810s English Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Sugar Caster William Batt & Sons 1860, 19th C
Located in London, GB
A large beautiful Victorian silver plated sugar caster made by William Batt & Sons Ltd, circa 1860 in date.
It features typical baluster form and is embossed with lavish decorati...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Pair Louis Roederer Silver Plated Champagne Coolers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous vintage pair of silver plated champagne / wine coolers.
They are each boldly engraved Louis Roederer Fonde en 1776 on the sides with the LR logo.
Each cooler h...
Category
1980s English Vintage London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Champagne Cooler W Briggs Sheffield 19th Century
By William Briggs and Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian silver plated punch bowl bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmiths W.Briggs & Co of Sheffield, England, Circa 1880 in date.
This exquisite punch bowl has beautiful and incredibly detailed scroll-cast rim with embossed half fluted decoration and raised on a pedestal foot.
This is truly a special item and it will attract the maximum amount of attention, the quality and craftsmanship are undeniable.
Condition:
In excellent condition. As an antique item, the bowl shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 21 x Width 26.5 x Depth 26.5
Dimensions in inches:
Height 8 inches x Width 10 inches x Depth 10 inches
According to the Census, William Marriott Briggs (1845-1934) was born at Chesterfield. He was the son of William Briggs; his mother was Sarah Marriott Briggs.
In 1871, aged 25, he was enumerated in the Census as an ‘electro-plate manufacturer’, living with his parents at Brocco Bank. An establishment date of 1845 appeared in a trade advertisement, which ties in with Briggs’s apparent birth date. In 1873, William Briggs & Co registered a silver mark from Andrew Street, Wicker. Briggs had taken over the Britannia metal and electro-plate enterprise of James Allan...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Elkington & Co Silver Plated Dolphin & Shell Salt Cellar with Silver Gilt lining
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
A stunning Elkington & Co, 19th century silver plated and silver gilt Dolphin & Clam Shell Open Salt cellar Dating to the latter part of the 19th century. This is a really fine examp...
Category
Late 19th Century British Rococo Revival Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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Antique Silver Plate and Cut Glass Biscuit Box Sheffield, 19th Century
By John Round & Son Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite cut glass and silver plate biscuit box by John Round Sheffield, dating from the late 19th Century.
The the cylindrical body features a cut glass liner with di...
Category
1890s English Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Boxed Fruit Set Spoons, Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Hukin & Heath 19th C
By Hukin & Heath
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian burr walnut boxed twelve piece silver plated dessert service with maker marks for Hukin & Heath, circa 1880 in da...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Oversized Silver-Plated Apple Ice Bucket, Italian
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant silver-plated oversized apple ice bucket made in Italy in the 1950s. The reflective surface of polished silver metal captures its surround...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plated Stag's Head Stirrup Cup Dated Circa 1920's
Located in London, GB
Antique Silver Plated Stag's Head Stirrup Cup Dated Circa 1920's
A stirrup cup is a "parting cup" given to guests, especially when they are leaving and have their feet in the stirru...
Category
1920s English Victorian Vintage London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silverplate Centrepiece James Deakin 19th Century
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a fine quality antique silver-plated Victorian centrepiece bearing the makers stamp to the underside of the renowned silversmiths James Deakin & Son, of Sheffield, London, Birmingham & Chester, Circa 1890 in date.
This wonderful centerpiece was made with a central vase for flowers and a dishe either side, each can be removed when required, to house sweetsd, fruit, nuts, etc
A lot of intricate detailing has gone into the creation of this beautiful item. This is an extremely well designed and attractive piece that can only grow in value.
Condition:
In excellent condition with clear makers marks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 57 x Width 52 x Depth 26
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 10 inches
James Deakin & Sons
The firm was founded in Sheffield by James Deakin in 1866.
The first mark was entered by the firm in Sheffield Assay Office on 31 January 1878. It was a "JD" over "WD" and, possibly, represented the partnership of James Deakin and his son William Pitchford Deakin. The firm was active at Sidney Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield.
In 1886 two further sons entered in the partnership, John Deakin and Albert Deakin, and the firm was then known as James Deakin & Sons.
Further marks were entered in London Assay Office (1888) by William and John Deakin (subsidiary offices and showrooms at 48 Holborn Viaduct, London), Chester and Birmingham. Further offices and showrooms were opened at Gardiner House, 14 Charterhouse Street, London, 34 St. Enoch Square, Glasgow and 7 Queen Street, Belfast.
After the retirement of James Deakin (1893) the business was continued by his sons William, John and Albert.
In 1897 the firm was converted into a limited liability company under the style James Deakin & Sons Ltd.
The firm was the proprietor of Shaw and Fisher...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver Plated Letter Rack 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An attractive and unusual vintage silver plated letter rack, late 20th Century in date.
The letters "L E T T E R' form the dividers of this charming piece.
The craftsmanship is sec...
Category
1990s English London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver Plated Neo Classical Revival Wine Coaster 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A very attractive vintage Neo-classical revival silver plated wine coaster, dating from the second half of the 20th Century.
If features a shaped body decorated with beading and e...
Category
1970s Neoclassical Revival Vintage London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Pair of English Old Sheffield Entree Dishes 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisitely high-quality and rare antique pair of English Old Sheffield Plate, silver plated on copper, domed entree dishes, each with lid and stand, circa 1780 in date.
...
Category
1780s Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Pair Silver Plated Entree Dishes Elkington, Dated 1888 19th Century
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite and rare antique pair of English silver plated Entree dishes by the renowned silversmith Elkington & Co, and dated 1888.
The dishes feature a rectangular sha...
Category
1880s English Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Set 4 Regency Period Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive set of 4 of antique George III Old Sheffield plate wine bottle coasters, circa 1820 in date.
The set are of circular form with a beaded edge decorated w...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique Victorian Oval Silver Plated Tray by Mappin & Webb, 19th Century
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique English Victorian oval silver plated twin handled tray by the highly sought after silversmiths Mappin & Webb, Sheffield, circa 1880 in date.
This sp...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique George III Old Sheffield Silver on Copper Basket, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Neo-classical George III Old Sheffield plate silver on copper bread basket / fruit dish, circa 1780 in date.
...
Category
1780s English George III Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Embossed and Engraved Mug 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful antique Victorian English silver plated engraved and embossed mug, circa 1870 in date.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation....
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plated Empire Revival Tea Caddy 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive antique Empire Revival silver plated tea caddy, circa 1860 in date.
The rectangular lidded caddy features exquisite engraved decoration and is topped with ...
Category
1860s Empire Revival Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plated Salver by Fenton Russel, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Scotish antique old silver plate salver bearing the makers mark for Fenton Russel & Co C1880.
The rectangular salver features e...
Category
1880s Scottish Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Pair Entree Dishes Cresswick 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite and rare antique pair of English silver plated entree dishes, bearing the cross arrow mark of T & J Cresswick, Porter S...
Category
1820s English Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique WMF Silver Plated Sweets / Visiting Card / Key/ Tray Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful WMF Art Nouveau silver plated visiting card tray Circa 1900 in date.
Depicting a female figure in a long, flowing diaphanous dress, the train forming the double sided tray, with the impressed maker's mark and stamped '169' to underside.
This exquisite casket could house anything from trinkets, keys, sweets to jewellery.
Whatever you choose to use this item for you are sure to do it in style.
Condition:
In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 22 x Width 34.5 x Depth 16.5
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 6 inches
WMF
In 1853, Daniel Straub, a miller from Geislingen, joined forces with the Schweizer Brothers to form the "Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer" in Geislingen.
This was the second company to be founded by Straub - previously in 1850, from the nucleus of a small repair workshop, which he had set up to work on the construction of Geislingen's famous railway incline, he had founded Maschinenfabrik Geislingen. This company was involved mainly in manufacturing mill turbines and traded throughout Europe.
As early as 1862, the young company distinguished itself by winning a gold medal at the World Exhibition in London. In 1866, following the departure of the brothers Louis and Friedrich Schweizer, the company was renamed Straub & Sohn" (Straub & Son). The company showroom, built in 1868 in Berlin, gradually evolved to become the company's first retail outlet. Three years later, the company was already employing 60 workers. By 1880, the number of employees had grown to approximately 200 and the company was already producing 960 different items.
1880 saw the merger between Straub & Sohn and "Ritter & Co.", Esslingen, to form a public limited company under the name of Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik. At the time of the merger, Ritter & Co.'s Esslingen factory was already using the electroplating method of silver plating and had the more modern production facilities at its disposal. Straub's company, on the other hand, was the more profitable of the two.
1892 saw the development of a special technique for silver plating cutlery, whereby the silver is distributed in a way that, at the points of the cutlery most exposed to wear and tear, the coating is twice as thick as elsewhere. This process was patented and is still in use today. Known nowadays as 'Perfect Hard Silver plating' the technique remains exclusive to WMF.
Under Carl Hugele the company gained international standing. At the turn of the century the factory in Geislingen employed 3,000 workers. By 1910, this number had already grown to 4,000, making WMF the largest company in Wurttemberg at this time. Sales catalogues were printed in twelve languages. Subsidiary companies in London, Warsaw and Vienna opened up export markets.
Under the direction of Albert Mayer the WMF studio was influenced by the art nouveau style. The product range was modernized and considerably extended. In 1905 WMF acquired a majority holding of the Cologne company Orivit AG, which manufactured products from "Orivit", a tin alloy.
As of 1925, products created by the Contemporary Decorative Products Department (NKA) made their debut on the market. This department was set up under the direction of Hugo Debach in order to establish the name of WMF amongst consumers interested in art and design. This department was responsible for producing the special "Ikora" finish, which has earned an important place in the annals of art history. The "Ikora" brand name referred to a specific method of treating the surface of the metal, by which layers of coating were applied in a partly chemical and partly heat induced process. A host of newly developed hand-finishing techniques enhanced the possibilities for adding decorative flourishes to the products. Despite being mass produced, every item looked as if it had been individually crafted.
At the end of the war the company had lost its foreign assets, associated factories...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Pair of Victorian Cased Silver Plated Napkin Rings, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of antique Victorian silver-plated napkin rings circa 1880 in date.
The triangular shaped ring feature machine engraved fancy floral pattern and come in their origi...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Set of 12 Oval Antique Silver Plated Serving Dishes - Made Circa 1910
Located in London, London
Made circa 1910, this very handsome set of 12, Antique Silver Plate Serving Dishes, are plain in style, oval in shape, and feature reed bo...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plate Drum Biscuit Box Elkington & Co, 19th Century
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite silver plate biscuit box bearing the makers of the renowned silversmiths Elkington & Co, and bearing the Victorian Lozenge Registration mark that dates it to 185...
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Large Silver Plated Champagne Cooler / Punch Bowl 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous large vintage silver plated champagne cooler that can hold over 6 bottles, dating from the late 20th Century.
This exquisite punch bowl has a beautiful and incred...
Category
Late 20th Century London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 4 Silver Plated Corinthian Column Candlesticks, circa 1895
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 silver plated Corinthian column candlesticks, circa 1895
Made by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company of 112, Rege...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plate Claret Jug by Elkington, 19th Century
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a fine Victorian silver plated claret jug, bearing the makers' mark of the renowned silversmiths, Elkington of Birmingham and dated 1864.
This claret jug has a charming ...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mappin & Webb Prince's Plate No. 71552 Grape Scissors - Antique Art Deco
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
Presenting for sale a beautifully crafted Mappin & Webb Silver Plated pair of fully working Grape Scissors
These incredibly stylish Art Deco Grape Scissors Shears with Oval handles ...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, EPNS
$274 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Silver Plated 3 Bottle Tantalus by Hobbs & Co 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An attractive Victorian English silver plate mounted oak three bottle tantalus set by Hobbs & Co circa 1870 in date.
It features a unique 'Hold Fast' patented locking mechanism that slides across to release the decanters, complete with the original key, with three hand cut crystal decanters...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
The Temperance/ Rosewater Basin by Elkington
Located in London, GB
The original Temperance Basin was made by François Briot around 1585 and was acquired by the V&A in 1855. The most notable reproduction is the silver gilt Wimbledon Ladies Singles Ch...
Category
19th Century Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
'The Pompeian Lady' by Elkington & Co
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
This parcel gilt silver plated electroform plaque by Elkington & Co illustrates 'A Pompeian Lady'. 'A Pompeian Lady' was a masterpiece made of silver and damascened steel by the Fre...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Coffee Pot Boardman Glossop & Co, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Victorian silver plated coffee pot by Boardman Glossop & Co, Sheffield dating from Circa 1870.
The coffee pot featu...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plated Wine Coaster Pen Holder 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A very attractive antique silver plated wine coaster with pierced and embossed decoration, bearing the impressed makers mark JD on the base and dating from Circa 1920.
A highly vers...
Category
Early 20th Century English London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
A silver plated gallery tray
Located in London, GB
This beautifully crafted continental gallery tray was made in the mid 20th century. The tray depicts intricately engraved flowers and foliage on the interior. The chase pierced boar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Pair of Silver Plate Bronze Table Doves 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of large silver plated bronze table doves, circa 1900 in date.
These cire perdue cast table ornaments have been realistically modelled in individual stances with ...
Category
Early 20th Century London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique Victorian Silver Plate Mirror Plateau or Cake Stand, Made circa 1880
Located in London, London
Made circa 1880, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Mirror Plateau, featured an egg and dart border to the base and rim, and stands on 3 cast feet. The mirror plateau m...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Regency Period Old Sheffield Plate Tray, Made circa 1820
Located in London, London
Made circa 1820, this stylish, antique old sheffield plate tray, is in the Regency taste, featuring a shell and scroll border, an an engraved ...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
A 19th C electrotype of a 16th C Italian Shield by Elkington & Co.
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
A circular shield depicting classical battle scenes. Another similar example can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 07.102.7.
Biography:
Elkington & Co, f...
Category
19th Century British Renaissance Revival Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
An Elkington shield
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
A shield by Elkington & Co decorated with classical scenes. The centre is embellished with classical female figures playing musical instruments. Continuing with the musical motif, ar...
Category
19th Century British Antique London - Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$6,578
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