English Silver: 19th Century Silver

Smart and compact sterling silver box. Made by Arthur & John Zimmerman in Birmingham in 1899. Square with flat and hinged cover. Allover engine-turned ornament in plain frames. Cover has central circular mono plate (vacant) and scrolled tab. Box and cover interior cedar lined. Box underside leather lined. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/4 x W 3 3/4 x D 3 1/2 in. Gross weight: 11 troy ounces. #BN806

Georgian and Victorian sterling silver dinner set. Made by various British makers from 1815 to 1847.

This set comprises 74 pieces (all dimensions in inches): Forks: 13 dinner forks (8 1/4) and 12 dessert forks (6 7/8); Spoons: 12 teaspoons (5 5/8) and 12 dessert spoons (7); Knives: 11 dinner knives (10 1/8); Serving pieces: 6 tablespoons (8 3/4); pair of carving knife (13 1/2) and fork (9 1/2), 1 fish slice (12), 2 sauce ladles (6 3/4), 1 sauce ladle (6), and 2 mustard spoons (4 1/2).

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Victorian sterling silver 3-basket centerpiece. Made by Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd in London in 1895. Shaped curvilinear base with raised and square center and tubular ends. Large central basket has spool support with applied lion’s heads. Side baskets have cast merman support with scaly, split, and twisted tail. Bowls curved with scrolled rim. Neoclassical ornament including garlands, paterae, foliage, and leaf and dart. Base supported by four leaf-mounted shells. A fancy Regency Revival... Click for details

Victorian sterling silver creamer. Made by Frederick William Turton in Birmingham in 1899. Globular bowl with scalloped helmet mouth, leaf-capped double scroll handle, and 3 scallop-shell mounted hoof supports. Old fashioned repousse flowers and scrolls on stippled ground. Striking scallop shell on back. Asymmetrical scrolled frame (vacant). Hallmarked. Very good condition with nice period patina.

Dimensions: H 4 5/8 x W 3 x D 2 1/4 in. Weight: 3 troy ounces. #BP159

Pair of Victorian sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Charles Boyton in London in 1896. Each: Low with urn socket on raised square foot with chamfered corners. Raised Regency Revival ornament including vases, beribboned garlands, leaves, and beading. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 7/8 x W 3 1/4 x D 3 1/4 in. Weighted. #BQ683

Victorian cameo glass perfume with sterling silver mount. Made by Arthur Wilmore Pennington in Birmingham in 1886. Yellow v-form vial with raised white stem flowers and butterfly. Sterling silver collar and hinged cover. Clear glass stopper. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x W 1 1/2 x D 1 1/8 in. #BN400

Victorian sterling silver salver. Made by Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd in London in 1892. Round with beaded rim and ribbed shoulder. Engraved strapwork wreath with flowers and foliage (center vacant). Three volute-scroll supports. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x D 16 3/8 in. Weight: 60 troy ounces. #BH191

George III sterling silver basket. Made by Thomas Robins in London in 1808. Tapering rectilinear bowl with swing u-form handle and raised foot. Gadrooned rim with shells and leaves. Handle sides leaf-capped. Armorial with lion rampant and turreted fortress engraved in well. On foot underside are engraved 2 interlaced monograms and the phrase “L’amitie and L’estime”. Hallmarked. Very good condition and patina.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 11 x W 13 3/4 x D 9 in. Weight: 35.5 troy ounces.... Click for details

Victorian sterling silver goblet. Made by John & Henry Lias in London in 1875. Tapering bowl on knopped stamp on raised foot. Stylized ornament on shaded ground. Four oval frames joined by flowers. Two frames inset with bouquets; other two vacant. Beading. Bowl interior richly gilt. Hallmark includes no. 2769. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7 3/4 x D 3 7/8 in. Weight: 7 troy ounces #BH599

Victorian sterling silver goblet. Made in Birmingham in 1873. Ovoid bowl on knopped stem on stepped domed foot. Engraved ornament: Ribbon-tied garland forming 4 frames (vacant). Beading. Bowl interior richly gilt. Fully marked (maker’s stamp indistinct). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7 3/4 x D 3 3/4 in. Weight: 8 troy ounces. #BH593

Pair of Victorian sterling silver napkin rings. Made by William & Henry Stratford in 1863. Each: Pierced tracery with solid frame (vacant). Beaded rims. In leather-bound case with fitted velvet and silk lining with retailer’s gilt stamp. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x D 1 3/4 in. Total weight: 1.3 troy ounces. #BH564

Set of 4 Neoclassical sterling silver open salts. Made in London in 1802. Each: Oval bowl on raised oval foot. Reeded rims and chased and repousse flowers and scrolls. Scrolled frame (vacant). Interior lightly gilt. Fully marked (maker’s initials indistinct). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x 3 7/8 x D 2 3/8 in. Total weight: 8.2 troy ounces. #BH331