English Silver

Elizabeth II sterling silver picture frame. Made by Keyford Frames Ltd in London in 1988. Rectangular window bordered by raised bow-tied garlands and beaded borders. Arched top. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. Old fashioned and pretty. Perfect for granny’s wedding portrait. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 7 7/8 x W 5 1/2 in. Window: H 5 1/4 x W 3 1/4 in. #BP734

Edwardian clear glass perfume bottle with sterling silver mount. Made in Birmingham in 1901. Globular with diaper pattern and c-scrolls. Short neck has silver collar with hinged bun cover. Cover has repousse flowers on stippled ground and scrolled frame (vacant). Hallmarked. Indistinct maker's mark. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 x D 4 1/4 in. #BP267

Pair of Edwardian sterling silver candlesticks. Made by William Hutton & Sons in London in 1901. Each: Classic tapering pillar with chamfered rectangular detachable bobeche. Foot same. Fine reeding. Hallmarked. Good condition with some pings and dings, principally on foot and socket. Handsome and serviceable.

Dimensions: H 8 5/8 x W 4 3/8 x D 3 1/2 in. Weighted. #BO877

Edwardian sterling silver desk box. Made by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes in Chester in 1907. Rectangular. Cover hinged with scalloped tab. Repousse flowers and scrolls as well as armorial shield (vacant). Gilt interior. Long enough for pens and pencils though also suited to oddments. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7/8 x W 9 x D 1 3/8 in. Weight: 4.2 troy ounces. #BP712

English sterling silver dinner service in Rat Tail pattern. This service comprises 83 pieces (all dimensions in inches): Knives: 12 dinner knives (8 3/8) and 12 butter spreaders (6 1/8); Forks: 12 dinner forks (7 3/8) and 11 salad forks (6 5/8); 12 soup/dessert spoons (6 3/4) and 24 teaspoons (5 5/8).

Butter spreaders have hollow handle and sterling silver blade. Dinner knives have stainless steel blade.

A fine set in a traditional English pattern. London hallmark for Worcester Silver Co.,... Click for details

George III sterling silver basket. Made by Nathaniel Smith & Co. in Sheffield in 1791. Solid oval well, open wired gadrooning on sides, spread foot same, and pierced ornamental border. Tapering and molded c-scroll swing handle. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 11 1/4 x W 13 1/2 x D 10 3/8 in. Weight: 29 troy ounces. #BP547

Victorian sterling silver basket. Made by James Charles Edington in London in 1853. Openwork sides with applied fruits. Set in rim are bearded faces of olden days warrior. Armorial shield cartouche (vacant). Scrolled swing handle and 4 supports terminating in volute scrolls. Cobalt glass liner. An eclectic design that mixes Gothic and Classical. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 7 5/8 x D 4 3/4 in. Weight (silver only): 10.2 troy ounces. #BP499

Edwardian sterling silver bowl. Made by James Dixon & Sons in Sheffield in 1907. Bellied bowl with flat rim, solid rectilinear support, and raised quatrefoil petal support. Finely pierced ornament, including scrolls, leaves, and diaper inset with fleurs de lys. Solid frames vacant. Bowl rim gadrooned. A beautiful piece by a renowned maker. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 3/8 x D 10 3/8 in. Weight: 28.7 troy ounces. #BP877

George III sterling silver gravy boat. Made by John Parker & Edward Wakelin in London in 1770. Curved bowl with helmet mouth and high-looping double-scroll handle. Rests on 3 hoof supports. Sturdy Georgian with nice heft. Hallmarked. Condition: Some wear but in full working order after more than 200 years.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 7 3/4 x D 3 7/8 in. Weight: 9.5 troy ounces. #BN252

Edwardian sterling silver baby cup. Made in London in 1906. Curved and tapering bowl with half fluting and scrollwork band. Capped s-scroll handle and stepped foot. Indistinct maker’s mark. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (handle) 4 3/8 x W 4 3/8 x D 3 in. Weight: 4 troy ounces. #BP586

George V sterling silver cigar cutter. Made in London in 1912. Rectangular body with steel blades and hinged thumb rest. Functional turn-of-the-century design. Indistinct maker’s mark. Good condition with some wear especially to steel. In full working order.

Length: 6 3/8 in. #BP804

Victorian sterling silver salver. Made by Frederick Elkington in London in 1871. Circular and scalloped with beaded rim. Well has central frame (vacant) encircled by stylized flowers, shells, and scrollwork. Rests on shell-mounted volute supports. Traditional form with midcentury stylized ornament. Hallmarked. Fine condition.

Large dimensions: H 2 1/8 x W 18 1/2 x D 18 1/2 in. Weight: 73.6 troy ounces. #BD656