English Silver: 19th Century Silver

Delightful Victorian sterling silver rattle. Made by WH Collins & Co. in Birmingham in 1897. Kitty stands stiffly in a 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

George III sterling silver card tray. Made by Frances Purton & Thomas Johnson in London in 1813. Oval well engraved with leaf, beaded, and wavy borders, and interlaced script monogram in ribboned and faceted wreath over garland. Rim same. Four tapering supports. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x W 6 5/8 x D 4 1/2 in. Weight: 3 troy ounces. #BV363

Victorian sterling silver creamer. Made by William Wrangham Williams in London in 1860. Lobed baluster with high-looping double s-scroll handle. Scalloped helmet mouth; raised foot same. A pretty jug for the breakfast table. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp for Lambert & Rawlings. Very good.

Dimensions: H 6 1/2 x W 3 3/4 x D 3 1/2 in. Weight: 9 troy ounces. #BV103

Victorian sterling silver playing cards box. Made by Grey & Co. in London in 1899. Vertical and rectangular with hinged and tabbed cover. Open glazed sides faced with antique playing cards in all 4 suits from ace of diamonds to jack of spades. Cover top engraved with interlaced script monogram. Four scrolled supports. Interior spring mounted. Up pop 2 mini packs. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x W 2 1/2 x D 2 1/2 in. #BR800

George IV sterling silver skewer. Made by William Eaton in London in 1829. Tapering and double-sided convex blade. King-shaped handle with double-sided thread border, and applied shell on recto. Ring mounted to terminal. Perfect for a meat feast. In vegetarian households can be used as letter opener. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 14 1/8 x W 1 1/8 x D 1/8 in. Weight: 6 troy ounces. #BV349

Victorian Classical sterling silver urn cup. Made by Elkington in Birmingham in 1896. Girdled with leaf-capped s-scroll side handles and stepped and round foot. Capacious and traditional with lots of room for engraving. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 x W 13 1/2 x D 7 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 46.5 troy ounces. #BR676

Victorian sterling silver mustard pot. Made by Edward Edwards in London in 1845. Drum-form with applied scroll and flower border at base. Cover hinged and domed with flower finial and capped s-scroll handle. Engraved flowers, leaves, and scrolls. Scrolled frame with interlaced script monogram. Cobalt glass liner with star cut to underside. Fully marked. Excellent condition. Dimensions: H 4 x W 4 x D 2 7/8 in.

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English Victorian sterling silver box, 1898. Rectangular with curved corners and push-button latch. Cover flat and hinged with tapering tab. Front also hinged. Gilt interior. Fully marked including London assay stamp and unidentified maker’s initials TW. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/4 x W 7 7/8 x D 3 3/8 in. Weight: 17 troy ounces. #BV544

William IV sterling silver tankard. Made by William Chawner in London in 1834. Drum-form with spread foot, strap-hinged and double-domed cover, and s-scroll handle. Chased, engraved, and embossed frieze depicting horses grazing in bosky paddock. Asymmetrical scrolled frame (vacant). Stippled and scalloped leaf borders and mounts. Cover top has cast finial in form of bristly-tailed fox on irregular concentric ground. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

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English Georgian sterling silver wine coaster, 1814. Engraved garland alternating with pierced paterae; single solid round frame (vacant). Wavy beaded rim and pierced Vitruvian scroll border. Stained-wood base and felt-lined underside. A housewarming gift that’s guaranteed to be used. Worn marks include George III duty stamp, London assay stamp, and date letter. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x D 4 3/4 in. #BV503

George III sterling silver sugar. Made by McHattie & Fenwick in Edinburgh in 1804. Tapering and curved sides with corner flutes and high scroll bracket handles. Engraved ornamental borders and 2 wreath frames of which one engraved with script monogram and the other with armorial. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 4 1/2 x W 7 3/8 x D 3 3/4 in. Weight: 7.5 troy ounces. #BV366