English Silver: 19th Century Silver

Pair of Victorian sterling silver and glass decanters. Made by William Comyns in London in 1893. Each: Rectilinear red glass with stars cut to sides and underside. Pierced sterling silver cages on top and bottom with diaper, scrolls, flowers, and leaves. Short sterling silver neck with round mouth and hinged domed cover with chased Biblical scene. Presentation dated 1894 engraved at base. Hallmarked. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 8 3/8 x W 3 3/4 x D 3 3/4 in. #BS105

Victorian sterling silver trophy. Made by Edgar Finley and Hugh Taylor in Birmingham in 1883.

Ovoid on stepped domed foot. Tapering inset neck on beaded spool base with flat cover. Cast figures, including horse finial, wing-mounted caryatid side handles with scrolled-bracket support, Centurion heads, and two draped cherubs lolling at base. Modern stylized Gothic quatrefoil drops and imbricated leaf knop. Chased and applied beading, flowers, scrolls, and garlands. One heart-form frame vacant.... Click for details

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 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

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

Victorian sterling silver goblet. Made by Roberts & Belk, Ltd in Sheffield in 1872. Tapering bowl on tall cylindrical stem terminating in raised foot. Engraved frond arcade and engine-turned rim ornament. Gilt interior. Fresh and pretty with plenty of room for engraving. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 8 x D 4 in. Weight: 7.4 troy ounces. #BH606

Victorian sterling silver covered trophy. Made by Charles Stuart Harris in London in 1899. Girdled urn with leaf-capped side handles and stepped and domed foot. Domed cover with vase finial. The classic form supersized. A monumental cup that will last for generations with enough room to engrave the names of winners unborn. Hallmarked. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 24 x W 21.5 x D 12 7/8 in. Heavy weight: 198 troy ounces. #BN636

Victorian sterling silver baby cup. Made by Thomas, Walter & Henry Holland in London in 1896. Curved bottom, stepped foot, and leaf-capped double-scroll handle. Molded rim and applied band. Vertical strapwork with flowers and scrolls on stippled ground applied at bottom. A controlled design that leaves plenty of room for engraving. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 5/8 x W 4 3/8 x D 2 7/8 in. Weight: 5.7 troy ounces. #BN500