English Silver: 19th Century Silver

Victorian sterling silver box. Made by William Thomas Wright & Frederick Davis in London in 1885. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged with tapering tab. Engraved racecourse scenes. On cover and front horses thunder past spectators in bowlers and top hats. On ends and back are ambling, prancing thoroughbreds being put through the paces by trainers. Interior cedar-lined and partitioned. Open bottom leather-lined. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 7/8 x W 6 7/8 x D 3 1/2 in.... Click for details

Scottish Victorian sterling silver and agate fruit set. Made by Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh in 1876. This set comprises 8 knives and 7 forks. Each: Tapering and chamfered rectilinear handle in mottled and granulated agate in different colors. Sterling silver blades (knives) and 3-tined shanks (forks) with scallop shell mount. Fully marked. Very good condition. Height varies: Knife (approx.): 7 7/8 in. Fork (approx.): 6 3/4 in.

With: English Victorian sterling silver and agate fork, 1839.... Click for details

English gilt sterling silver & agate fruit set. This set comprises 24 pieces: 12 knives and 12 forks. Each: Tapering and chamfered rectilinear handle in mottled and translucent agate. Colors vary. Gilt sterling silver blades with 2 armorials (knives) and 4-tined shanks with 1 armorial (forks); stippled and scrolled mount. In stained-wood case with fitted velvet.

Fully marked with London assay stamp. Eight knives have William Theobalds maker’s stamp and 1833 date letter. Four knives have... Click for details

George IV sterling silver tea caddy. Made by Charles Fox II in London in 1833. Rectilinear with chamfered corners, reeded base, and stepped top. Push-and-slide panel at bottom. Neck short and straight, and cover domed with ball finial. Chased and engraved scallop shells, leaves, and flowers. Elegant late Georgian Classicism. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 x W 3 1/2 x D 2 5/8 in. Heavy weight: 14 troy ounces. #BW613

Pair of Victorian Classical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co., Ltd in Sheffield in 1881. Twisted fluted shaft on stepped and square base. Socket applied with imbricated leaves; square and detachable bobeche. Egg-and-dart and leaf-and-dart borders. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 3/8 x W 3 1/4 x D 3 1/4 in. Weighted. #BW506

English Victorian cologne bottle, 1880. Cut-glass cylinder with short and threaded inset neck. Ball cover in form of male head with big ears, receding hairline, tronie-style grimace, and red bead eyes. Fully marked including London assay stamp and unidentified maker’s initials “T.S” in oval. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 x D 2 1/4 in. #BW614

Victorian Classical sterling silver tray. Made by John Newton Mappin in London in 1889. Chamfered rectangle with pierced gallery mounted with split-mounted bracket end handles. Well has engraved ornamental borders and vacant center. Rests on 4 tapering volute scroll supports with scallop shell mount. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Overall dimensions: H 4 x W 22 1/2 x D 15 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 125 troy ounces. #BW309

George IV sterling silver and agate fruit set for 12 with 24 pieces. Made by Francis Higgins in London in 1833. This set comprises 12 forks and 12 knives. Tapering rectilinear half-fluted handles in mottled grey and brown agate. Sterling silver blades and 4-tined shanks. Regency Classicism for a special dinner party. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Height: Fork: 6 1/8 in. Knife: 7 5/8 in. Case dimensions: H 2 3/8 x W 13 3/4 x D 9 1/2 in. #BW456

Large Victorian safari flask. Made by William Thomas Wright and Frederick Davis in London in 1885. Clear glass body. Top half encased in leather and bottom half has sterling silver cup. Short straight sterling silver neck with hinged and cork-lined bayonet cover. “Union Club / New York” engraved on cup underside. The two-hand alpha model.

Fully marked including retailer’s stamp “Lewis & Co. 172 New Bond St”. Good condition with some leather wear. Cup not detachable.

Dimensions: H... Click for details

Pair of English Rococo sterling silver 5-light candelabra. Each: Knopped baluster shaft on round shaped base on 3 scrolled supports. Arms comprise central baluster shaft and 4 s-scrolled arms, each terminating in single socket on wax pan. Sockets bellied-urn form and bobeches detachable. Dense and dynamic ornament with scrolls, flowers, and leaves. Converts to candlestick.

Fully marked. Bases and base bobeches have stamp for Sheffield maker Henry Wilkinson & Co., 1831 date letter, and George... Click for details

Delightful Victorian sterling silver rattle. Made by WH Collins & Co. in Birmingham in 1897. Kitty stands stiffly in snug fitting jacket and trousers. Only the tail is free to flick back and forth. A funny depiction of feline ill grace. A bit of a sour puss, but endearing nonetheless. Mother of pearl handle. Fully marked. Good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 4 3/8 x W 1 1/2 x D 7/8 in. #BV513

Set of 11 English Victorian dinner knives, ca 1880. Each: Tapering and chamfered rectilinear agate handle with bead terminal and silver-plated blade. Agate red and mottled in varying shades. Blades marked “Joseph Rodgers & Sons / Cutlers to Her Majesty”. Very good condition. Blades have some spotting and discoloration.

Height: 9 in. #BV864