English Silver: 19th Century Silver

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

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

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

Victorian Classical sugar caster. Made by William Gibson & John Langman in London in 1893. Girdled body on stepped foot. Twisted fluting with scalloped borders. Cover has ornamental piercing and finial. Initials EAW engraved on underside. Elegant and substantial in Britannia (that is, 958) silver. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 8 1/2 x D 3 1/2 in. Weight: 11.5 troy ounces. #BV187

George III sterling silver covered serving dish. Made by Thomas Robins London in 1814. Rectangular with gently curved sides. Rim gadrooned with corner shell-and-leaf ornament. Cover double-domed with gadrooning. Central cast finial in form of Classical bare-shouldered male bust with beard and circlet over short locks. Finial on gadrooned oval mounted to stippled and overlapping leaves. Gorgeous Georgian for the main course. Fully marked. Cover has retailer’s stamp “Lewis London”. Finial... Click for details

Fabulous Victorian Aesthetic silver-plated fruit set. Made by Martin, Hall & Co. in Sheffield, ca 1879. This set comprises 41 pieces: 18 forks, 18 knives, 4 serving spoons, and grape shears. Engraved stylized ornament including flowers, leaves, and geometric bands.

In stained-wood case. Front has hinged doors and top. Fitted velvet with silk lining. Forks and knives set in three rows of which the back two in wood and velvet frames that can be raised with loose-mounted brass ring. Serving... Click for details

English Victorian sterling silver goblet, 1868. Curved and tapering bowl, knopped and flanged shaft, and raised foot. Engraved ribbon-style guilloche borders. Bowl interior gilt. Fully marked including London assay stamp and worn maker’s mark, probably Barnard & Sons. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 5/8 x D 2 1/2 in. Weight: 3.5 troy ounces. #BT938

Victorian sterling silver urn. Made by Sibray, Hall & Co. in London in 1899. Tapering and girdled with flying scroll side handles and domed foot. Traditional form with lots of room for engraving. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 10 1/8 x W 11 x D 6 in. Weight: 30 troy ounces. #BR678

Victorian Modern sterling silver and glass figural jar. Made by Elizabeth Hutton in London in 1893. Owl-form with curved clear-glass body on four block feet. Sterling silver collar and hinged head with engraved armorial on top. Yellow and black glass eyes set in concave circles, and curved beak. A wise bird with penetrating gaze. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 9 1/8 x W 4 1/2 x D 4 1/2 in. #BU151

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