English Silver: 19th Century Silver

Pair of George III sterling silver wine bottle coasters, 1818. Each: Bellied with horizontal ribbing. Everted egg-and-dart rim interspersed with leaves and shells. Interior stained wood; central sterling silver medallion has engraved armorial. Stylish and serviceable. Ready for another couple centuries of dinner parties. Fully marked including London assay stamp and maker’s initials WS. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/2 x W 7 x D 6 3/8 in. #BT736

English sterling silver nutmeg grater, early 19th century. Barrel form with reeded top and bottom; cover threaded. Detachable grill. Maker’s mark. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x D 1 1/8 in. #BI746

Victorian glass vanity jar with sterling silver collar and cover. Made by Henry Wilkinson in Sheffield in 1877. Straight and gently upward tapering sides.; ornament in form of cut diaper alternating with notched flutes. Collar has tooled lines and beaded double borders. Cover inset with beaded vase finial surrounded by engraved holly branches and pointille border. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/8 x 5 1/2 in. #BB293

Group of 3 English sterling silver liquor tags:

George IV sterling silver port tag. Made by Mary Ann & Charles Reilly in London in 1827.Curved and rectangular with chamfered corners, reeded rim, and pierced letters. Armorial engraved on reverse. Fully marked. Tag dimensions: H 1 x W 1 3/4 in.;

Victorian sterling silver sherry tag. Made by Charles Reily & George Storer in 1840. Curved and rectangular with chamfered corners, reeded rim, and pierced letters. Armorial engraved on reverse. Fully... Click for details

Pair of Victorian Neoclassical sterling silver 4-light candelabra. Made by Joseph and Horace Savory in London in 1890. Each: Tapering pillar shaft on raised square base; urn socket with 3 detachable arms, scrolled and reeded, each terminating in single urn socket and surrounding raised central socket with pavilion cover. Ornament includes garlands, wreaths, acanthus leaves, and ram’s heads. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Approximate dimensions: H 22 x W 12 x D 11 3/8 in. Weighted.... Click for details

Victorian Georgian sterling silver salver. Made by William Hutton & Sons, Ltd in Sheffield in 1898. Round shaped well, engraved with dense ornament: Palmettes surrounded by scrollwork and flowers. Center has star cartouche (vacant). Molded curvilinear rim interspersed with leaves. Four hoof supports. Fancy and opulent. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 7/8 x D 16 3/4 in. Heavy weight: 52 troy ounces. #M9

English Victorian cameo glass and sterling silver perfume bottle, ca 1890. Globular; short neck in sterling silver collar and hinged cover with vacant top and repousse scrollwork. Glass is pinkish red with white Japonesque blossoming branch. Clear glass stopper. Worn marks. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x D 3 5/8 in. #BQ342

Victorian Rococo sterling silver dessert set. Made by Martin, Hall & Co., Ltd in Sheffield in 1859. This set comprises 18 knives and 18 forks. Textural handle with strapwork cartouche; terminal scrolled with engraved armorial in cabled oval. Blades and shanks have double-sided engraved leafy scrolls, fruits, and flowers. In stained-wood case with fitted velvet lining; case cover has brass plaque engraved with same armorial.

Fully marked as well as design code registered in 1858. Very good... Click for details

George III English sterling silver snuffbox, 1819. Rectangular with straight engine-turned sides and curved corners; underside also engine-turned. Cover hinged with low-relief hound standing alert amidst verdure, a few gamebirds tucked away in a corner. Interior gilt washed.

Cover interior has engraved script presentation: To Henry Hayward Esqr / as a Memorial of his Valuable / Services, as Treasurer to the / Wantage Book Club, / Presented May 24th 1845.

Fully marked including London assay... Click for details

Victorian sterling silver kettle on stand. Made by James & Nathaniel Creswick in Sheffield in 1855. Kettle: Ovoid with s-scroll and reeded foot; cover hinged and domed with scroll and leaf mounts and cast bud finial; leaf-capped and scrolled stationary handle on leaf mounts. Tripod stand: Pierced ring with open and scrolled apron and double-scroll supports on leaf feet; double-scroll stretchers supporting open ring holding burner. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 15 1/2... Click for details

Victorian sterling silver fruit set. Made by Henry Wilkinson & Co. in Sheffield in 1854. This set comprises 12 knives and 12 forks. Strapwork handle and scrolled terminal engraved with monogram. Blades and shanks engraved with same. Ramped up historicism in the Jacobean style. In stained-wood case with fitted velvet lining. Fully marked. Very good condition with rich period patina.

Dimensions: Knife: L 8 3/8 in. Fork: L 6 3/4 in. Case: H 3 x W 13 3/4 x D 10 3/4 in. Total weight (without... Click for details

Pair of George III sterling silver open salts. Made by Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard in London in 1809. Each: Rectilinear bowl with curved corners and flat rim; ends decorated with scallop shells and leaves; ribbed sides bisected with scallop shell; on inset trapezoidal support mounted to ribbed rectangular base supported by corner scroll-mounted paws. Fully marked. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 2 1/8 x W 4 7/8 x D 2 3/4 in. Total weight: 8.5 troy ounces. #BF451