English Silver

Pair of Victorian sterling silver salt & pepper shakers. Made by Stokes & Ireland in Birmingham in 1889. Each: A pierced globe is supported by a chubby, contrapposto cherub with wispy drapery and bare bottom, who strains under the weight (of the world?). Sweet and sentimental Classicism with allegorical possibilities. Figure stands on stepped and round foot mounted to square base. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x D 1 1/4 in. Total weight: 2 troy ounces. #BU117

Set of 4 Victorian gilt sterling silver salt spoons. Made by William Edwards in London in 1872-3. Each: Shaft studded with bead and leaf base. Terminal shaped with central bead. Verso has stylized leaf mount. Round bowl. Fully marked. Excellent condition with nice toning.

Height: 2 3/4 in. Total weight: 1.3 troy ounces. #BU109

George V sterling silver coffeepot. Made by S. Blanckensee & Sons Ltd in Birmingham in 1925. Faceted with conical body, leaf-capped s-scroll spout, and hinged and domed cover with vasiform finial. Capped and scrolled stained-wood handle. Perennially popular Georgian that works on traditional and Modern tables. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 8 1/2 x W 6 3/4 x D 3 1/2 in. Gross weight: 13.5 troy ounces. #BU987

George IV sterling silver salver. Made by John Bridge of Rundell, Bridge & Rundell in London in London in 1824. Round with well and shallow lobing. Rim gadrooned with interspersed leaves. Four volute capital supports. Fully marked. Good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 7/8 x D 8 3/4 in. Weight: 11.5 troy ounces. #BU422

George IV sterling silver salver. Made by John Bridge of Rundell, Bridge & Rundell in London in London in 1824. Round with well and shallow lobing. Rim gadrooned with interspersed leaves. Four volute capital supports. Fully marked. Good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 7/8 x D 8 3/4 in. Weight: 11.5 troy ounces. #BU423

Set of 12 Elizabeth II sterling silver knives. Made by Stricket & Loder in London in 1983-5. This set comprises 6 dinner knives and 6 luncheon knives. Each: Hollow handle in traditional Thread-and-Shell King pattern. Blade stainless steel. Fully marked. All have 1983 date letter except one luncheon and one dinner, which have 1985 date letter. Excellent condition.

Height: Dinner: H 9 7/8 in. Luncheon: 8 5/8 in. #BU413

George VI sterling silver salver. Made in Richard Comyns in London in 1937. Round with molded curvilinear piecrust rim and 3 hoof supports. A handy piece in ever popular traditional Georgian. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x D 14 in. Weight: 40.5 troy ounces. #BU311

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

Edwardian Aesthetic decanter. Made by Walker & Hall in Sheffield in 1901. Ovoid clear glass bowl with cut vertical diaper ornament and plain flutes. Round and notched foot. Sterling silver collar with v-spout and hinged and domed cover with leaf thumb rest. Sinuous volute-scroll leaf-capped handle with hook-form finger ring. Engraved stylized ornament. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 x W 6 x D 4 3/4 in. #ROB

George III sterling silver teapot. Made by Hester Bateman in London in 1789. Oval with convex sides with flutes and pilasters. Cover hinged and domed with green-tinted carved pineapple finial. Capped stained-wood handle. Diagonal and faceted spout. Two engraved wreath frames (of which one vacant, the other engraved with single-letter monogram) between pendant flower borders. Modish Neoclassical form and ornament. Fully marked. Condition: Handle has visible repair. Otherwise fine.

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Pair of George V perfumes. Made by Adie Bros in Birmingham in 1925. Each: Crystal baluster bowl with scrolls, flowers, swags, and paterae. Short neck with sterling silver collar and hinged truncated-cone cover. Cover top flat with engine-turned wave ornament alternating with pink gold stripes; cover top has sterling silver border with quatrefoil flower heads. A sweet synthesis of snazzy Art Deco geometry and traditional Edwardian Regency. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

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George VI sterling silver box. Made by Charles S. Green & Co. Ltd in Birmingham in 1951. Rectangular with plain and straight sides and bracket supports. Cover hinged; top has central rectangle (vacant) surrounded by engine-turned ornament. At ends are ornamental borders with interlaced scroll work and studding that wrap around to front. Tab same. Box and cover cedar lined. Box underside leather lined. Fully marked. Very good condition with a few minor pings on cover.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 6... Click for details