English Silver: Antique Silver

George II sterling silver creamer. Made in London in 1743. Baluster with scalloped helmet mouth, irregular leafy-spout, leaf-capped double-scroll handle, and 3 trefoil-mounted scrolled hoof supports. Interior gilt-washed. Beautiful Georgian with visible handwork in interior. In full working order – good for another couple centuries of tea parties. Substantial with good gage. Fully marked including partially effaced maker’s stamp. Very good condition.

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

Pair of George III sterling silver gravy boats. Each: Traditional form with curved sides, helmet mouth, leaf-capped double-scroll handle, and scrolled lozenge-form foot. Gadrooned rims. On both sides is applied shaped cartouche with leafy border and engraved with armorial. Worn marks; London stamp and 1793 date letter decipherable. Condition: A lovely pair with attractive period wear and patina. Good for another couple centuries of dining.

Dimensions: H 5 3/4 x W 8 x D 3 7/8 in. Total weight:... Click for details

George III sterling silver salver. Made by John Carter in London in 1771. Molded rim with alternating beading and scallop shells. Three claw-and-ball feet. Armorial engraved in center. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x D 8 1/8 in. Weight: 12.5 troy ounces. #BN741

George III sterling silver basket. Made by William Plummer in London in 1782. Oval bowl with swing c-scroll handle and oval foot. Beaded rims and handle, and pierced lines and oval frames inset with vases and flowers. Interior has engraved garland. Fashionable Neoclassical design. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 12 x W 14 1/4 x D 10 1/4 in. H (without handle) 3 1/2 in. Weight: 29.8 troy ounces. #BJ346

George II sterling silver salver. Made by John Tuite in London in 1727. Four-sided cartouche with concave corners and molded rim. Four leaf-capped volute scroll supports. Well has engraved central armorial with amphora and garland as well as ornamental border. Hallmarked. Very good condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x W 11 1/8 x D 11 1/8 in. Heavy weight: 32.5 troy ounces. #BP451

George II sterling silver gravy boat. Bellied bowl with scrolled helmet mouth and leaf-capped double-scroll flying handle. Rests on 3 hoofs with volute scroll mounts. A great piece of sturdy, working Georgian. Worn hallmarks with London date letter from 1739-55. Good condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 4 7/8 x W 7 1/4 x D 4 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 13.3 troy ounces. #BN215

George III sterling silver salver. Made in London in 1766. Round with 3 ball-and-claw supports. Fancy gadrooned rim with soft ogee arches and raised garland. Well center has ornamented interlaced monogram. Hallmarked RR for salver maker Robert Rew. Very good condition with attractive period wear and patina.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x D 13 in. Weight: 31.5 troy ounces. #BN356

George III sterling silver basket. Made by Nathaniel Smith & Co. in Sheffield in 1791. Solid oval well, open wired gadrooning on sides, spread foot same, and pierced ornamental border. Tapering and molded c-scroll swing handle. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 11 1/4 x W 13 1/2 x D 10 3/8 in. Weight: 29 troy ounces. #BP547

George III sterling silver gravy boat. Made by John Parker & Edward Wakelin in London in 1770. Curved bowl with helmet mouth and high-looping double-scroll handle. Rests on 3 hoof supports. Sturdy Georgian with nice heft. Hallmarked. Condition: Some wear but in full working order after more than 200 years.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 7 3/4 x D 3 7/8 in. Weight: 9.5 troy ounces. #BN252

Pair of George III sterling silver salvers. Made by Elizabeth Jones in London in 1784. Each: Oval with beeded rim and 4 beaded triangular supports. Neoclassical ornament including large central patera (vacant) engraved on well. Supports same. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x W 9 1/2 x D 7 1/8 in. Total weight: 25.4 troy ounces. #BI493

George III sterling silver fish slice with agate handle. Made in London, England in 1797. The blade is curvilinear with pierced ornamental arcade. The handle is tapering and faceted with scalloped silver mount. Hallmarked. Excellent condition.

Length: 11 ¾ in. BL142

George III sterling silver stuffing spoon. Made by Hester Bateman in London in 1777. Tapering handle and ovoid bowl. Functional Georgian design by a historic silversmith. Fully marked. Very good condition - ready for a couple more centuries of use.

Length: 13 1/2 in. Weight: 5 troy ounces. #BJ756