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English Silver: 20th Century Silver

20th-Century European Antiques

Discover the next irreplaceable piece for your home in our 20th-century European antique collection. In this collection, you will find stunning pieces that are only found at Nelson and Nelson. Choose from desk boxes, tea trays, bowls, cups, and much more-all in very good condition, made with English sterling silver, and produced by artisans around the world. When purchasing classic European antiques, you not only receive a stunning piece to proudly display in your home -- you're bringing in a historical reminder of the incredible 20th-century artisans. Find the perfect 20th-century European antique you've been looking for here!
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Handsome English Art Deco Sterling Silver Picture Frame 1933
BX905

George V sterling silver picture frame. Made by Ernest Wilfred Sanders & Henry Arthur Mackenzie in Birmingham in 1933. Rectangular window with curvilinear upper corners in plain and flat rectangular surround with wide lower rail. With glass, silk lining, and stained wood back and hinged easel support. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 10 1/2 x W 8 in. Window: H 8 7/8 x W 6 7/8 in. #BX905

Sale Price: $1,015.00
Listed Price $1,450.00
Antique English Edwardian Funny Bunny Baby Rattle by Crisford & Norris
BV931

George V sterling silver baby rattle. Made by Crisford & Norris Ltd in Birmingham in 1913. A double-sided sterling silver bunny with dangling forepaws and erect ears loose-mounted to ring. Mother of pearl handle. Fully marked including design no. 359172. Good condition with deep patina.

Overall dimensions: H 7 x W 2 1/4 x D 1/2 in. #BV931

Sale Price: $455.00
Listed Price $650.00
Large English Modern Sterling Silver Box 1963
BV987

Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Padgett & Braham Ltd in London in 1963. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top and tapering tab. Interior cedar-lined and partitioned. Open leather-lined bottom. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x W 9 1/2 x D 5 3/4 in. Heavy gross weight: 39 troy ounces. #BV987

Sale Price: $2,800.00
Listed Price $4,000.00
English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box 1930
BW000

George V sterling silver box. Made by Henry Matthews in Birmingham in 1930. Rectangular with straight sides. Corner posts on ball support. Cover flat and hinged; on top horizontal engine-turned bands bordered by plain and wraparound engine-turned bands. Sides same with plain borders. Box interior wood-lined and partitioned. Open leather-lined bottom. Fully marked. Good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 x W 7 x D 3 3/4 in. Gross weight: 23 troy ounces. #BW000

Sale Price: $1,575.00
Listed Price $2,250.00
Large English Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigar Box 1927
BV971

George V sterling silver cigar box. Made by Deakin & Francis Ltd in Birmingham in 1927. Rectangular with straight sides and curved corners. Cover hinged with tapering tab; top gently curved with engine-turned horizontal bands and wraparound borders; central rectangular mono plate (vacant). Cedar-lined and partitioned interior. Underside leather lined. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 12 x D 7 1/2 in. Heavy gross weight: 81.4 troy ounces. #BV971

Sale Price: $4,550.00
Listed Price $6,500.00
English Modern Sterling Silver Cigar Box 1919
BW004

English Modern sterling silver cigar box, 1919. Rectangular with plain straight sides. Cover hinged with tapering tab; top gently curved with engine-turned wave ornament bordered by fretwork, and centrally mounted gold ring inset with word “CIGARS”. Interior cedar lined and partitioned. Underside leather lined.

Fully marked including Birmingham assay stamp and mark for WC Griffiths, a silversmith and retailer. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 3/8 x W 10 1/8 x D 5 3/4 in. Gross... Click for details

Sale Price: $4,200.00
Listed Price $6,000.00
Asprey English Sterling Silver & Blanc de Chine Novelty Bird Decanter
BX966

English figural cockatoo decanter, 1913. Blanc de chine body with softly delineated plumage and plain c-scroll handle. Sterling silver stocky legs with scaley talons as well as head with dramatic crown, funny, saggy jowls, and red glass eyes; hinged with elegantly curved beak that opens not for raucous cawing but for pouring a rare vintage. A great novelty that evokes the country house aviary.

Silver fully marked including Asprey maker’s mark and Sheffield assay stamp. Body marked “Spode /... Click for details

Sale Price: $6,650.00
Listed Price $9,500.00
English Classical Sterling Silver Bun Warmer 1927
BX687

George V sterling silver bun warmer. Made by Roberts & Belk Ltd in Sheffield in 1927. Egg-form. Cover has flat oval top with radiating facets and lobed bands; hinges have vasiform mounts. Bracket end handles. Perpendicular tab has ring inset with ball finial. Four tapering hoof supports. Pierced detachable tray set in solid detachable tray. Reeding and beading. For a fun Downton Abbey-style buffet breakfast. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Overall dimensions: H 8 3/8 x W 13 1/8 x D 9 3/4... Click for details

Sale Price: $5,950.00
Listed Price $8,500.00
Large Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigar Box 1930
BX512

George V sterling silver cigar box. Made by Barnard & Sons, Ltd in London in 1930. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and with tapering tab; top flap with engine-turned linear pattern bordered by wraparound lines between wavy lines. Interior wood lined and partitioned. Underside leather lined. Fully marked. Very good condition with a few minor pings.

Large dimensions: H 4 1/4 x W 11 x D 6 1/2 in. Gross weight: 54.5 troy ounces. #BX512

Sale Price: $3,150.00
Listed Price $4,500.00
Very Large Market-Fresh English Sterling Silver Covered Urn 1917
BX642

George V sterling silver covered urn. Made by Mappin & Webb in Sheffield in 1917. Oval bowl mounted to lobed knop on domed foot. Cover double-domed with acorn finial. Leaf-wrapped and mounted scroll bracket side handles with cast leaf-and-berry ornament. Bowl rim has dense flower rondel border. Bold and fluid leaf-and-dart borders embossed on bowl bottom and foot top. Smaller and more controlled version of same on cover. Striking and traditional Neoclassicism in supersized proportions. Enough... Click for details

Sale Price: $8,125.00
Listed Price $12,500.00
Pair of Crichton English Edwardian Neoclassical 5-Light Candelabra
BX251

Pair of George V sterling silver 5-light candelabra. Made by Lionel Alfred Crichton in London in 1911.

Each: Raised central socket on knopped support surrounded by four twisting and leaf-wrapped arms, each terminating in single socket with detachable chamfered and concave bobeche; wax pan same. Lights set in socket mounted to columnar shaft; raised and square foot. Sockets in form of Corinthian capital. Applied ornament: swags, scallop shells, paterae and acanthus leaves. Beaded borders.... Click for details

Sale Price: $9,750.00
Listed Price $15,000.00
Set of 4 English Sterling Silver Fox & Hound Place Card Holders 1911
BX137

Set of 4 George V sterling silver place card holders. Made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths in London in 1911. Each: Round gilt ring inset with cast animal head. Two holders have fox heads and two have hound heads. Prey and predator have long pointed snouts and red glass bead eyes. In original leather-bound case with silk lining and fitted velvet. Fully marked. Very good condition with nice patina and toning.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x W 1 1/8 x D 1 1/2 in. Case: H 2 1/8 x W 8 1/4 x D 2 5/8 in. Total... Click for details

Sale Price: $3,150.00
Listed Price $4,500.00
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