English Silver: Antique Silver

Neoclassical sterling silver creamer. Made in London in 1791. Tapering body with helmet mouth, high looping handle, and raised foot mounted to square base. Beading and pointille. Engraved garland and two-letter script monogram. nicely “sunk” and rubbed. Interior has visible hand hammering. Fully marked. Maker’s initials TS (possibly Thomas Streetin). Good condition with attractive age-related wear.

Dimensions: H 5 5/8 x W 4 x D 2 1/8 in. Weight: 3 troy ounces. #BQ367

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 II sterling silver cruet stand. Made by Samuel Wood in London in 1752. Cinquefoil base with 4 double-scroll mounts supporting 7-ring frame (of which 2 for stoppers). Each mount terminates in scallop shell foot. Central knopped pole with baluster terminal and scrolled open finial. Mounted asymmetrical cartouche engraved with armorial. Hallmarked.

With: Pair of George II sterling silver baluster sugar shakers with same armorial by same in same; Victorian cut-glass mustard pot with hinged... Click for details

Early Irish Georgian sterling silver salver. Circular with molded and gadrooned ogee rim and 3 hoof supports. Engraved armorial with motto True to the End. Marks: Dublin stamp, 1717 date letter, and worn maker’s mark. Good condition with nice period wear and patina.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x D 10 1/4 in. Weight: 17.7 troy ounces. #BN706

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

Pair of George III sterling silver goblets. Made in Edinburgh in 1809. Each: Bowl has plain top with engraved armorial and gadrooned bottom. Armorial includes Latin motto Esse quam videri (To be, rather than to seem). Bowl interior gilt. Substantial vessels for special occasions and ceremonies. Hallmarked with maker's initials WM (possibly William Marshall). Good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 1/2 x D 4 in. Total weight: 19.3 troy ounces. #BQ381

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 III sterling silver sugar basket. Made by Henry Chawner in London in 1794. Ovoid with raised oval foot, reeded rims, and swing c-scroll handle. Engraved armorial (vacant). Gilt interior. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 6 x W 5 x D 3 3/4 in. Weight: 6 troy ounces. #BQ265

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