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This page will feature English Silverware listed chronologically under the broad headings of English Holloware, English Flatware, or English Miscellaneous (everything else); Scottish Silverware and Irish Silverware will also have listings below but will not have separate holloware and flatware listings due to the paucity of our examples. These items are also listed on the webpages denoting whatever category the specific item falls under; use of the Foreign Index individual listings will direct you to that particular webpage. There will also be a link directly to this page if English silver is your particular interest.
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1515-34. Antique George II Silver Large Meat Platter of shaped oval form with applied cast gadroon rim; struck with the mark of Peter Archambo at London in 1729/29. Engraved on the front rim with winged angel supported armorial and motto "nil nisi cruce" opposite a related family armorial below a bishop's mitre; also engraved script mono "AMS" on the back. | 1.25" high, 20" long, 15.25" wide, 100 troy oz. Apparently modified later in the 18th century to reflect the latest fashions. | LAYAWAY |
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1494-22. Antique George II Silver Waiter of shaped circular form on three cast feet, scroll shaped rim with cast shell and scroll edge; marked by William Peaston at London in 1752/53. | 1.12" high, 8.25" diameter, 12.8 troy oz. Engraved stag armorial with stag crest and Latin motto "Non timeo sed caveo". | $ 1,500. |
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1495-04. Antique George III Silver-mounted Wood Cruet of typical form on turned foot, the revolving turntable holding five cut glass bottles with silver caps, the turned column ending in a hinged scroll handle; struck twice on the handle only with the mark of Jane Dorrell & Richard May, working in London 1766-1771. No mono. | Frame: 11.0" high, 8.0" wide, 5.0" foot diameter; Bottles: 5.5"-6.5" high, 2.12"-2.38" diameter. The wood frame has been restored, one silver cap is cracked. An unusual and rare survival. | $ 950. |
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1493-15. Antique George III Silver Tankard of classical form, the tapering cylindrical body decorated with upper and lower bands of horizontal rings, very slightly domed cover with cast thumb piece, applied molded rim and flat panel double scroll hollow handle; marked [IR] for John Robins at London in 1798/99. Script mono "WSW" on cover. | 6.88" high, 6.5" long, 3.75" lip diameter, 4.25" foot diameter, 4 cup capacity, 28.8 troy oz. | $ 2,800. |
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1493-19. Antique George III Silver Youth Cup of classical tapering cylindrical form with applied thread strap handle; marked by Duncan Urquhart & Napthali Hart at London in 1806/07. | 2.88" high, 3.62" long, 2.25" lip diameter, 2.5" foot diameter, 3.0 troy oz. Mono "EMT" in a fancy reserve. | $ 350. |
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1419-20. Antique George III Tea Pot of oblong form on four ball feet, carved wood handle; marked by Godbehere, Wigan & Bult at London in 1808/09. Mono "ESWL" on base. | 6.88" high, 10.62" long, 5.0" wide, holds 2.5 pints, 17.2 troy oz. Inscription or armorial removed from side. | $ 550. |
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1471-37. Pair Antique George IV Silver Snuffer Trays of shaped hourglass form on four cast floral and scroll feet, the tray surface chased with floral, foliate, and scroll repoussι decoration within a cast and chased rim decorated with floral, scroll, figural eagle, and lion mask motifs, the handle cast and chased as an undulating scaled snake; marked [IW] for John Wakefield at London in 1820/21. | 3.0"
high, 9.25" long, 3.75" wide, 22.3 troy oz. total. Two
engraved crests of an antelope and an arm grasping an axe within a scroll
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1416-42. Antique George IV Silver Pint Mug of thistle form on pedestal base, chased acorn and leaf band and cast floral decorated scroll handle; marked by William Bateman II at London in 1826/27. Mono erased. | 5.5" high, 6.0" long, 4.25" lip diameter, 3.0" foot diameter, 11.0 troy oz. | $ 1,500. |
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1408-75. Antique Victorian Silvergilt Wine Goblet engraved with vine decoration; marked by Henry Wilkinson & Co. at London in 1872/73. | 5.88" high, 2.69" lip diameter, 2.75" foot diameter. Original intertwined mono "BG"; later inscription "To Ronald Renchard from Uncle Pat and Auntie Ruth Hurley". | $ 550. |
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1127-04. Antique Victorian Silvergilt Open Sugar Bowl of wide barrel form, the sides chased with foliate decoration above figural Zodiac(?) repoussι decoration probably derived from Asiatic sources within the British Empire; marked (JAR) in a trefoil probably for J. A. Round at Sheffield in 1873/74 and also engraved "MR. STREETER LONDON" on the base for the retail jeweler. | 2.62" high, 3.5" lip diameter, 2.25" foot diameter, 4.4 troy oz. Slight wear to the gilding at the high points. | $ 200. |
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1471-43. Antique Victorian Silver Dresser Box of cylindrical form with ruffled foot and cover rims, the domed slip-on cover and body chased with grotesque and fantastical mask, floral, and scroll decoration; marked by William Comyns at London in 1896/97 and struck with the French import mark when retailed by Tiffany & Co. at their Paris shop. Mono "LMP". | 3.88" high, 3.88" diameter, 6.7 troy oz. | $ 800. |
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1497-55. Antique Edward VII Silver Tea Caddy of cylindrical ginger jar form with applied gadroon bands; worn marks by an unknown silversmith at Chester in 1901/02. Foliate scroll mono "AMC". | 3.25" high, 2.25" foot diameter, 1.5" cap diameter, 2.9 troy oz. | SOLD |
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1225-01. Antique Edward VII Silvergilt Small Quaiche, the handles originally set with glass or hardstones (mostly missing); marked by James Fenton at Birmingham in 1903/04. | 1.0" high, 3.5" long, 2.25" lip diameter, 0.9 troy oz. | $ 90. |
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1481-56. Antique Edward VII Silver Small Coffee Pot of baluster form on plain ring foot, hinged domed cover, swanneck spout, and carved s-scroll wood handle; marked by D. & S. Wellby Ltd. at London in 1904/05. No mono. | 6.25" high, 5.75" long, 2.0" foot diameter, holds 0.6 pint, 10 troy oz. gross. Some small dings to cover, some of the finish lost off the handle. | SOLD |
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1280-15. Edward VII Silver Pocket Flask of rectangular form with removable cup base, engraved allover with floral and foliate scroll decoration; the body and cup marked by Arthur & John Zimmerman at Birmingham in 1906/07, the outer cap marked by Thomas Jones Watson at London in 1906/07. No mono. | 3.88" high, 3.06" wide, 1.38" deep, 9 troy oz. Upper left corner at shoulder has been dented and has small very small gouges there. | $ 450. |
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1465-13. Edward VII Silver Coffee Jug of oval barrel form with hinged cover and wooden c-scroll handle; marked by C. S. Harris & Sons Ltd. at London in 1910/11. No mono. | 7.5" high, 8.25" long, 4.0" wide, holds 2.25 pints, 17.1 troy oz. gross. | $ 425. |
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1499-24. George V Silver Small 5 Piece Tea & Coffee Set in an early Georgian reproduction style with apple form tea pot, lighthouse form coffee pot, and baluster style Chocolate Pot with carved wood handles, plain Sugar Bowl and Cream Pot; marked by Crichton Bros. at London in 1918/19 and 1919/20. No mono. | Coffee Pot: 7.0" high, 3.12" base diameter, holds 0.75 pint, 12.4 troy oz. gross; Tea Pot: 3.75" high, 7.0" long, holds 0.5 pint, 10.7 troy oz. gross; Chocolate Pot: 6.5" high, 5.75" long, holds 0.75 pint, 11.3 troy oz. gross; Cream Pot: 3.38" high, 3.25" long, 2.8 troy oz.; Open Sugar Bowl: 2.0" high, 3.5" lip diameter, 3.6 troy oz. Total weight 41 troy oz. gross. | $ 1,200. |
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1515-31. Elizabeth II Silver Beaker of flaring tulip form on a spreading foot, the sides chased with a wide band of gilt grapevine and fruit decoration , gilt interior; marked by Courtland Silver Ltd. at London in 1977 and struck with the Elizabeth II Jubilee mark used that year. No mono. | 4.25" high, 3.25" lip diameter, 2.5" foot diameter, 5.3 troy oz. My thanks to the Goldsmiths' Company of London for the maker's identification. | $ 225. |
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1479-18. George III Silver Small Sugar Sifter in the double struck 'Fiddle Thread' pattern marked by William Eley & William Fearn at London in 1798/99. | 5.12" long, 1.5" bowl diameter, 0.9 troy oz. Mono erased. | $ 125. |
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1509-20. George III Marrow Scoop of typical form; marked by the unidentified [?B] at London in 1799/1800. Foliate scroll mono "RES". | 8.38" long, 1.1 troy oz. | SOLD |
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1509-18. Antique George III 'Old English' Gravy Spoon marked by Peter & Ann Bateman at London in 1799/1800. Engraved crest of a star between wings. | 12.0" long, 2.0" bowl width, 3.5 troy oz. Very slight bowl tip wear. | $ 200. |
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1509-19. George III Marrow Scoop of typical form; marked by Peter, Ann & William Bateman at London in 1799/1800. Mono "MK". | 9.12" long, 1.3 troy oz. | SOLD |
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1486-10. George III 'Old English' "Berry" Spoon with later chased handle and gilt bowl decoration; marked by John Lambe at London in 1799/1800. | 8.25" long, 1.62" bowl width,1.5 troy oz. Remains of worn mono. | $ 60. |
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1515-61. Antique George III Silver Gravy Ladle in the 'Old English' pattern marked by William Eley I at London in 1800/01. Engraved with rooster crest within a belted motto "ACCENT'ID CANTU." with hanging badge below. | 6.88" long, 2.38" bowl diameter, 1.3 troy oz. | $ 90. |
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1498-31. Antique George III 'Old English' Gravy Spoon marked by the unidentified [IB] at London in 1814/15. Mono "WPJ". | 12.62" long, 2.25" bowl width, 4.7 troy oz. | $ 225. |
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1486-12. George III 'Fiddle' "Berry" Spoon with later chased handle and gilt bowl decoration; marked by Robert Rutland at London in 1817/18. | 8.62" long, 1.62" bowl width, 1.9 troy oz. Mono erased. | $ 75. |
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1295-29. George IV Marrow Scoop marked by Solomon Royes at London in 1820/21. No mono. | 8.88" long, 0.88" wide, 1.6 troy oz. | SOLD |
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1353-29. Antique William IV Silver Caddy Spoon in an 'Old English Engraved' pattern with lobed ovoid bowl; marked by John Osment at Exeter in 1834/35. No mono. | 3.0" long, 1.5" wide. Repaired at handle and bowl juncture. | $ 150. |
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1227-07. 18 Piece William IV Silver-Handled Dessert Set in a variant 'Bright Vine' pattern, the close-plated tines and blades stamped with trailing grapevine decoration; marked by Sansom & Harwood at Sheffield in 1834/35. Consists of 9 each knives and forks. No mono. | Knives: 8.69" long; Forks: 7.38" long. Some repairs and wear to the flatware. Contained in box that originally held 12 each. | $ 450. |
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1385-61. Antique Victorian Cheese Scoop with blade by G. Unite of Birmingham 1835/36 and 'Lily' Handle by G. W. Adams (Chawner & Co.) of London c.1850-1870. No mono. | 10.5" long, 1.12" wide. Hollow silver replacement handle added 15-35 years later. | $ 150. |
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1444-48. 12 Antique Victorian Silver-handled Table Knives in the 'Coburg' pattern with carbon steel blades; marked by George Adams for Chawner & Co. at London in 1854/55. Mono "MS". | 10.75" long, 0.88" blade width. Blades are marked with a crowned "C&A" possibly for Chawner & Adams? | $ 1,100. |
| 1444-49. 12 Antique Victorian Silver-handled Dessert Knives in the 'Coburg' pattern with carbon steel blades; marked by George Adams for Chawner & Co. at London in 1854/55. Mono "MS". | 8.75" long, 0.75" blade width. Blades are marked with a crowned "C&A" possibly for Chawner & Adams? | $ 900. | |
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1505-51. Antique Victorian Silverplate Berry Spoon with robed figural finial and engraved oval gilt bowl; marked by Atkin Bros. of Sheffield and struck with registry marks for 1878(?). | 8.88" long, 2.12" bowl width. A few discoloration spots in the bowl. | $ 70. |
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1515-49. Antique Victorian Entree Spoon in the 'Hanovarian' pattern with rattail bowl-back; marked by Francis Higgins for Francis Higgins & Son at London in 1895/96. | 11.88" long, 2.25" bowl width, 2.0" bowl length, 0.62" bowl depth, 4.7 troy oz. Later engraved in Roman caps "MCM*JHL 1961". | $ 230. |
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1337-24. 12 Edward VII Silverplate Dessert Knives with painted ceramic handled; made by Harrison Bros. & Howson of Sheffield and contained in the original plush gift box labeled by J. C. Grogan of Pittsburg Pa. No mono but given as a wedding present in 1903. | 7.69" long. Three with small handle cracks, otherwise apparently unused. | $ 350. |
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1341-10. 6 Edward VII Silver-handled Fruit (or Cheese) Knives in a swirling shell pattern, carbon steel blades; marked by I. Ellis & Son at Sheffield in 1904/05. No mono. | 6.62" long. Some oxidation to blades (rust!). | $ 150. |
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1384-27. 6 George V Silver Demitasse Spoons in the 'Trifid' pattern marked [H.W] apparently for Lee & Wigfull at Sheffield in 1913/14. No mono. | 3.88" long, 0.88" bowl width. | SOLD |
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1316-55. Antique George III Silver & Steel Snuffers, the engraved thread and scroll openwork handles attached to a shaped steel wick cutter with pointed end, three silver feet; marked by specialist maker Abstainando King at London in 1793/94. No mono. | 1.69" high, 6.25" long. One foot replaced; some splits to handle. | $ 350. |
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1467-46. Antique George III Silver Small Patch Box of rectangular book form with floral motif on the slip-on cover and base, the "spine" and "pages" engraved appropriately; marked only [IT] possibly for Joseph Taylor or one of the other Birmingham small workers, c.1790-1820. No mono. | 0.88" long, 0.69" wide, 0.19" thick, 0.15 troy oz. | $ 150. |
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1509-44. Antique George III Silver Bottle Ticket of oblong octagonal form with threaded edges and hanging chain, engraved "HOLLANDS"; marked by Josiah Snatt at London in 1806/07. No mono. | 1.38" long, 0.88" high, chain extends 2.75". | $ 125. |
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1487-55. Antique George III Silver Small Snuffbox of curved plain oblong form, gilt interior; marked [JL] for Lawrence & Co. at Birmingham in 1813/14. No mono. | 2.12" long, 1.12" wide, 0.38" thick, 0.5 troy oz. Some dings and the interior flange of the cover has a later small notch in it. | $ 175. |
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1288-11. Antique George III Silver Vinaigrette of cut-cornered curved rectangular form, the base and hinged cover engraved with a foliate border, the gilt interior with a hinged pierced grill; marked by Samuel Pemberton at Birmingham in 1818/19. | 0.5" high, 1.75" long, 1.25" deep, x troy oz. Mono probably erased. Sold solder repair to outside hinge, later interior gilding. | $ 425. |
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1288-15. Antique George III Silver Vinaigrette of pillow form, the hinged cover and base with engraved floral decoration, the gilt interior with hinged and pierced sponge grill, marked by John Bettridge at Birmingham in 1819/20. Engraved "J.G.W. to S.G." | 0.38" high, 1.25" long, 0.88" deep, 0.4 troy oz. Some dings and surface wear. | $ 250. |
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1288-13. Antique George III Silver Vinaigrette of pillow form, the hinged cover and base with engraved floral decoration, the gilt interior with hinged and pierced sponge grill, marked by John Bettridge at Birmingham in 1819/20. No mono. | 0.38" high, 1.0" long, 0.75" deep, 0.3 troy oz. Some dings and surface wear. Contains an old sponge which all vinaigrettes originally had. | $ 250. |
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1288-14. Antique George IV Silver Vinaigrette of cut-cornered curved rectangular form, the hinged cover and base engraved with basket weave decoration, the gilt interior with nicely pierced and engraved floral hinged sponge grill; marked by Robert Mitchell at Birmingham in 1820/21. No mono. | 0.38" high, 1.0" long, 0.75" wide, 0.25 troy oz. | $ 350. |
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1414-01. Antique William IV Silver Bottle Ticket of stamped grape leaf form pierced "MADEIRA"; apparently marked [EE] for Edward Edwards at London in 1831/32. No mono. | 3.38" long, 2.25" high. Apparently originally pierced with a different name. | $ 350. |
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1288-12. Antique William IV Silver Vinaigrette of of small oblong form with shaped and foliate engraved hinged cover and base, the gilt interior with hinged, pierced and floral engraved sponge grill, applied jump ring; marked by Francis Clark at Birmingham in 1834/35. No mono. | 0.25" high, 1.0" long, 0.75" deep, 0.25 troy oz. | $ 300. |
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1486-26. Antique William IV Silver Snuffbox of rectangular form with reeded sides and base, the hinged cover with applied cast foliate lip and engraved engine turned decorated border; marked by Francis Clark at Birmingham in 1835/36. | 0.62" high, 2.75" long, 1.5" deep, 1.9 troy oz. Engraved "CZD to MP" on the cover. | $ 450. |
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0925-50. Antique Victorian Silver Chamberstick Snuffers with scroll handles and applied floral decoration, square socket hole; marked by George Unite at Birmingham in 1842/43. No mono. | 0.88" high, 5.12" long, 1.62" across ring handles, 1.6 troy oz. | $ 525. |
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1402-18. Antique Victorian Traveling Toilet Set contained in its original leather-covered box; an upper tray fitted with four various sized rectangular hinged silvergilt boxes with the tops and sides engraved with engine-turned decoration, two rectangular glass flasks with similarly decorated silvergilt cylindrical collars and hinged caps, and a similarly decorated cylindrical silvergilt shaving brush housing; the lower tray fitted with seven tortoiseshell handled pieces including two razors, a nail file, an awl, a button hook, a very small corkscrew, and a knife (some pieces with gold trim), a two part small steel corkscrew, a gilt metal corkscrew, and an 18k gold earwax remover / tweezers; an interior bottom flap with spring to hold flat papers; the hinged cover housing a detachable easel mirror. The gold earwax remover / tweezers and silvergilt boxes and flasks marked by Thomas Diller at London in 1845/46, the steel blades of the razors and nail files marked by Edwards, the steel blades on the knife marked by Asprey, and the case lock marked by J. Bramah of 124 Picadilly. No monos. | The case 3.38" high, 9.75" long, 5.62" wide, the leather chipped with a very large piece missing from the backside. Box sizes are 6.12" x 1.12" x 1.12", 3.25" x 1.12" x 2.0", 3.12" x 1.12" x 1.25" (2); Flasks are 4.38" x 1.12" x 1.0"; Shaving Brush housing (missing fittings) is 3.06" x 0.88" diameter; the fitted lower tray missing two scissors, several of the tortoiseshell handles missing small pieces. | $ 1,500. |
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1480-39. Antique Edward VII Silver Snuffbox of shaped and curved rectangular form with hinged flush cover; overstruck mark of Walker & Hall at Chester in 1901/02. Mono "SSD". | 3.75" long, 2.75" wide, 0.62" thick, 3.0 troy oz.. Some dings. | $ 75. |
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1513-32. George V Silver Napkin Ring of plain cylindrical form with rolled half-round rims (#KB763); made at the Sterling Works factory of the Gorham Mfg. Co. and marked at Birmingham in 1911/12. Engraved "Youart" in slanted script. | 1.0" high, 1.5" diameter, 0.35 troy oz. Small scratches and dings. Gorham maintained their Birmingham factory from 1909-1914. | $ 22. |
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1418-02. George V Silver Cigarette Case with engine turned front and back, the interesting slide hinge negating the need for a separate opening mechanism; marked by Alfred Dunhill at Birmingham in 1921/22. Applied gold(?) mono "JP II". | 4.38" long, 3.25" wide, 0.38" thick, 5.4 troy oz. The gilt interior missing the elastic band. | $ 250. |
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1344-16. George IV Silver Cigarette Case of rectangular form with hinged line engraved cover and back, gilt interior; marked by Adie Bros. at Birmingham in 1923/24 and retailed by T. & J. Perry at 124 Regent St. W.1. (London?). Mono "EB". | 3.12" long, 2.75" wide, 0.38" thick, 3.3 troy oz. | $ 85. |
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1408-04/03. Pair George VI Silver Napkin Rings of oval form engraved with three bands of engine turned decoration; marked by Hukin & Heath at Birmingham in 1944/45. One with mono "GSN" and the other "MTN". | 1.0" high, 2.06" long, 1.44" wide, 0.8 troy oz. each. | $ 40./each |
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1509-35. Antique American Silver Quaich of typical form on flaring ring foot, the bowl engraved with wood barrel style decoration, the two shaped triangular hollow handles engraved with "gadroon" edges and ending with downward projecting tips; marked by Robert & William Wilson of Philadelphia PA, c.1845-1860. Engraved horsehead crest. | 2.38" high, 9.5" long, 5.88" lip diameter, 3.25" foot diameter, 15.8 troy oz. Presumably made to order for a Scottish family after an ancestral example dating c.1675-1750; form is extremely rare in American silver. |
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1493-37. Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Serving Tray of shaped rectangular form on four domed feet, applied cast gadroon and shell rim with two similarly decorated cast handles; marked by Hamilton & Inches at Edinburgh in 1898/99. Engraved old English mono "J.W.H." | 1.0" high at rim, 1.62" high at handle, 29.75" long at handles, 24.0" long at tray, 16.88" wide, approximately 130 troy oz. | $ 5,600. |
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1493-24. Antique Edward VII Scottish Silver Youth Cup of tapering classical form with cast double scroll handle; marked by Hamilton & Inches at Edinburgh in 1907/08. No mono. | 3.0" high, 3.5" long, 2.25" lip diameter, 2.62" foot diameter, 4.6 troy oz. | $ 385. |
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1515-60. Antique George III Irish Silver Gravy Ladle in an 'Old English Chased' pattern with lobed bowl; marked [MK] by Michael Keating of Dublin, c.1780-1790. Script mono "PG". | 7.38" long, 2.25" bowl diameter, 0.75" bowl depth, 1.6 troy oz. Bowl repaired. | $ 250. |
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1512-06. Antique George II Irish Silver Bowl of plain hemispherical fore on molded spreading circular foot, applied thick threaded lip rim; struck on the side with the harp crowned and date letter for 1730 Dublin but without a maker's mark. | 4.38" high, 7.38" lip diameter, 4.62, foot diameter, 16.1 troy oz. The bowl has been repaired and polished; any original engraving it had is now gone. | $ 950. |
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