English Silver: 19th Century Silver

Victorian Classical sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Edward John Wells in London in 1880. Ovoid body with fluted leaf-and-dart on shoulder. Ribbed scroll-bracket handle with leaf cap and mount. Wide and round mouth with shaped spout. Cabled rim. Very much in the advanced taste. Fully marked including stamp for London retailer Watherston. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 x W 8 1/4 x D 5 1/2 in. Weight: 22.5 troy ounces. #BR143

Unusual ruby glass double perfume with 18K gold mounts. Made by Samson Mordan in Sheffield in 1869. Ovoid bottle comprising two parts with vertical join. Oval gold neck with hinged and split cover. Two clear glass stoppers with short plugs. On cover is engraved two-letter script monogram. At bottom oval mount with hinged ornamental grill and plain cover. Innovative Victorian design. Fully marked including design number registered in 1868. Maker’s stamp on grill. Excellent condition. ... Click for details

Victorian sterling silver horse racing tankard trophy in form of Classical column. Made in London in 1861. Shaft on concave case. S-scroll handle with graduated beading, and domed and raised cover with open thumb rest and large u-spout. Fluting and pointille. Cover finial is cast figure of mounted jockey. Two scrolled cartouches surrounded by fish scale and leafy scrolls. One engraved: Croston / Longton Cup / April 3rd, 1862. The other engraved: Merrimar. Gilt-washed interior. Fully marked... Click for details

Fabulous and fashionable Regency sterling silver tureen. Made by Paul Storr in London in 1822. Bellied oval with double-domed cover. Gadrooning and leafy shells. Leaf-capped and reeded scroll bracket end handles with lion’s head mounts. Four leaf-mounted paw supports. Cover has same leaf-capped and reeded ring handle on leaf mount. Bold Classicism by the English master. With detachable plated liner. Fully marked. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 10 1/2 x W 17 x D 10 in. Very heavy weight... Click for details

Pair of beautiful sterling silver jam compotes. Made by Joseph & John Angell in London in 1845-48. Each: Shaped oval bowl on solid stem terminating in domed foot. Domed cover with solid leaf-mounted strawberry finial. Allover pierced scrollwork. Scrolled rims interspersed with flowers (bowl) and shells (foot). Support has chased and engraved leaves. Scrolled frames (vacant). Detachable red glass liner. Fancy pieces from the early Victorian era. Fully marked. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 9 x... Click for details

Hard-to-find Regency Classical sterling silver plateau. Made by Paul Storr in London in 1811. Round and stepped with gadrooned shoulder. Mirrored center bordered by leafy scallop shells. Four leaf-mounted paw supports. Engraved armorial. Underside wood lined. A wonderful display piece by the historic English maker. Fully marked. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 3 7/8 x D 15 3/8 in. #BQ912

Victorian sterling silver condiment set. Made by George Fox in London in 1881. This set comprises mustard pot, open salt, and pepper shaker on stand. Mustard pot has hinged cover with twig scroll handle and figural finial of man seated on barrel. Open salt has gilt interior. Pepper shaker baluster with pierced cover. All: Shell supports with male figural mounts. Low relief scenes with dancing, dining, and toping country folk. Sweet pastoral nostalgia at a time of rampant industrialization. ... Click for details

Regency Gothick sterling silver toast rack. Made by Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox in London in 1835. Seven double-scroll partitions with fleurs de lys terminals and central open wreath finial mounted to rectilinear frame with chamfered corners and shaded strapwork ornament, and plain central stretcher on 4 leafy-scroll supports. An elegant addition to the breakfast table. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 1/8 x W 6 3/8 x D 4 in. Weight: 12.5 troy ounces. #BQ850

Victorian sterling silver footed tray. Made by Charles Stuart Harris in London in 1898. Rectangular with curved corners and triangular corner supports terminating in volute scrolls. Flowing leaf-capped end handles terminating in volute scrolls. Gadrooned rim. Engraved central armorial. Smart Classicism. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Large overall dimensions: H 3 x W 25 1/2 x D 15 1/2 in. Weight: 119 troy ounces. #BQ453

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 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