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'Intersection' Scoop Spoon' London 2013
A contemporary British sterling silver caddy spoon with ring handle.
Dimensions-9.5 x 6.2 x 1.3cm / 3.75 x 2.4 x 1.15 inches
£130-170 *plus fees
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'Diningscape Bowls' London 2003
A set of four graduated contemporary British sterling silver bowls with walnut inset handles.
Dimensions <\!a> (largest) 10.5 x 9 cm / 4.1 x 3.5 inches (smallest) 5.5 x 9 cm / 2.1 x 3.5 inches
£2000-3000 *plus fees
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"Portrait of a suffragette"
A rare oil on canvas portrait with the sitter within an interior setting, the sitter wearing three lilac flowers, circa early 1900's, signed upper left "E. M. Davidson"
Framed 50 x 40 cm
£300-400 *plus fees
It has been suggested that this might be a tribute to Emily Wilding Davidson, noted suffragette who was killed by the Kings Horse 'Anmer' at the Epsom Derby on 4 June 1913.
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Suffragette Interest-An interesting George V cigarette case with inset enamel plaque, Birmingham 1914 by Horace Woodward & Co Ltd
Of rectangular form with engine turned decoration, gilt interior, inset enamel plague with the green, white and purple suffragette colours and a screaming kitten above 'I want my Vote'
Dimensions-18.5 x 6.5 cm / 3.4 x 2.5 inches
Weight-82 grams / 2.364 ozt
£150-250 *plus fees
The image of a kitten screening above 'I want my Vote' was originally sent as an anti-suffragette sentiment as a post card to Christabel Pankhurst, October 15th 1908. Cats represented the domestic sphere, and anti-suffragette postcards often used them to reference female activists. The intent was to portray suffragettes as silly, infantile, incompetent, and ill-suited to political engagement. The votes for Women's act was passed in November 1918.
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A late Victorian punch bowl or wine cooler, London 1899 by Charles Stuart Harris
Of circular form upon a stepped foot, the body of the bowl decorated with repoussé gadrooning and gilded interior. The foot similarly gadrooned with inscribed names to the base. Crested with heraldic lion's head erased to sinister for Harington.
Diameter-34.5 cm / 13.5 inches
Height-20 cm / 8 inches
Weight-2115 grams / 67.9 ozt
£800-1200 *plus fees
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Garrard-A George III antique English sterling silver punch or fruit bowl, London 1817 by Robert Garrard II
Circular hemispherical bowl with a gadrooned rim upon a stepped pedestal foot. Marked under the rim, engraved with the crest of an oak tree stump clasped each side by arm emerging from clouds.
Diameter-22 cm / 8.6 inches
Height-14 cm / 5.5 inches
Weight-735 grams / 23.63 ozt
£1200-1600 *plus fees
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A well-cast Victorian antique sterling silver sugar bowl, London 1845 by Robert Hennell III
The ogee shaped bowl upon a pedestal base sat upon four feet, with cast and pierced decoration of out swept flowers and scroll work, the base similarly decorated with scroll work and shell bracket feet, initialled with monogram. With original fitted ruby glass liner.
Height-15 cm / 6 inches
Width-12 cm / 4.75 inches
Weight-287 grams-9.37 ozt
£200-300 *plus fees
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An antique Indian unmarked silver fruit stand / bowl, early to mid-20th century
The hemispherical bowl with scrolling rim, upon a stepped base with the central stem adored with stylised lion masks sat upon four shell and scroll bracket feet. Inscribed ' To Alec and Stephanie Smith from their friends in Simon-Carves Ltd. Durgapur, 30th June 1960'
Height-17 cm / 6.6 inches
Bowl diameter-16 cm / 6.25 inches
Weight-560 grams / 18 ozt
£150-250 *plus fees
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An antique George V sterling silver coin mounted dish, Birmingham 1930, by S Blanckensee & Sons Ltd
Of oval form with lobed trailing scroll rim, the dish set with many 1930 1 shilling coins. Inscribed 1905.
Length-20.5 cm / 8 inches
Weight-332 grams / 10.67 ozt
£250-350 *plus fees
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A George V antique silver pierced dish, Sheffield 1928, by James Dixon & Sons
Of shaped oval form, the sides pierced with foliate scrolls and butterflies
Length <\!a> 30 cm / 11.81 inches
Weight <\!a> 323 grams / 10.38 ozt
£100-150 *plus fees
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A late Victorian antique sterling silver twin handled standing cup, Sheffield 1898 by Martin, Hall & Co
The two bifurcated handles with acanthus mouldings, the body with central strap upon a single stepped foot.
Height-15.5 cm / 6.1 inches
Width inc handles-20 cm / 8 inches
Width-463 grams / 14.89 ozt
£150-250 *plus fees
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A George V antique sterling silver 17th century style standing salt, London 1910 by Carrington & Co
Of octagonal waisted form with a stepped base, the top with central salt reserve and four knurled cloth supports. Inscribed to the top 'Coronation 1911 The gift of the Skinners Company'.
Height-14 cm / 5.5 inches
Width-14 cm / 5.5 inches
Weight-497 grams / 15.98 ozt
£200-300 *plus fees
This is a copy of a 17th century standing salt dating to the reign of Charles II, these ceremonial table salts held a pivotal place on the contemporary dining table of the time and were often made a formal civic gifts or christening gifts. The four upturned supports to the top were used to support a cloth covering the salt while not in use.
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An antique Burmese Silver alms bowl
Of circular form, the body chased with repoussé decoration depicting scenes from Buddhist life interspersed by trees and flanked above and below by floral borders.
Diameter <\!a> 11 cm / 4.25 inches
Silver weight <\!a> 190g / 6.1 ozt
£100-150 *plus fees
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A good heavy cast Victorian antique sterling silver sugar bowl, Joseph Clarke London 1891
Rounded form on collet with embossed, chased and applied cast scenes of rural figures at leisure. Two Vacant cartouches
Diameter-12 cm / 4.75 inches
Height-7 cm / 2.75 inches
Weight-308 grams / 9.9 ozt
£150-200 *plus fees
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An antique Victorian sterling silver twin handled cup and two bowls
The twin handled cup of round form with fluted base and scroll handles, Sheffield 1884 Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co, one bowl upon a round foot and a half-fluted body, with inscription Sheffield 1919 Mappin & Webb, the bowl with shaped undulating rim, Sheffield 1916 Atkin Brother. Each inscribed (3)
Widest diameter-12.5 cm / 5 inches
Weight-389 grams / 12.51 ozt
£120-160 *plus fees
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A group of Burmese / Indian Silver items, including a box and cover with embossed figures
The box and cover with marked inscribed underneath Wong Tuck & Co, unmarked, together with a cigarette box showing embossed agricultural and bathing scene, wooden interior, marked underneath 'Silver' and a similarly decorated napkin ring, initialled R.G.S 1958.
Height of box and cover-8.5 cm / 3.3 inches
Weighable metal content-165 grams / 5.3 ozt
£100-150 *plus fees
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An Edwardian antique sterling silver nut or bonbon dish by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1903
Of lobed, oval form with turned handles and pierced decoration to the body. Together with an engine turned, square silver cigar case.
Gross weight <\!a> 341g / 11 ozt.
£100-150 *plus fees
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An unusual antique George III sterling silver sugar basket. London 1799 by William Fountain
Of tapered panelled eight-sided form, the corner sides with fluted decoration. The basket with a fixed reeded handle.
Length-13 cm / 5.1 inches
Height-15.5 cm / 6.1 inches
Weight-286 grams / 9.16 ozt
£350-400 *plus fees
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An unusual antique Victorian large sterling silver spoon warmer, Sheffield 1892 by Martin, Hall & Co
The main body of oval form on three ball feet, the body decorated with engraved scrolling decoration, the removable spoon basin revealing a cavity for hot water. Held on a curled bifurcated handle with its own support base.
Length, inc handle <\!a> 26.5cm / 10.5 inches
Weight <\!a> 476 grams
£150 -200 *plus fees
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A scarce Chester 1962 sterling silver cream jug-last year of the assay office
Of plain bellied form with a C shaped handle and sparrow beak lip. Marked for Lowe & Sons Chester 1962.
Length-11 cm / 4.3 inches
Weight <\!a> 221 grams / 7.11 ozt
£100-150 *plus fees
This was the last date letter used at the Chester Assay office between 1 July-24 August 1962, before the assay office closed. The makers mark itself was registered in Jun 1962 where John Foulkes Lowe & Miss Margaret Joyce Lowe were trading as Lowe & Sons, Bridge Street Row, Chester. They were the last Chester family firm to stamp their wares at Chester.
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An antique George III sterling silver jug, London, 1814 by Soloman Hougham
Of cylindrical form with ribbed decoration, probable conversion from a mug, together with a high-quality silver plate entrée dish with cast shell and scroll border and removable handle, by Walker and Hall
Jug height-14.25 cm / 5.6 inches
Entrée dish length-34 cm / 13.3 inches
Silver weight-491 grams / 15.79 ozt
£200-300 *plus fees
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A late Victorian antique sterling silver entrée or serving dish, Sheffield 1899 by Martin, Hall & Co
Of oval form with beaded edge to the base rim and lid shoulder, the removable handle with beaded decoration also and cast floral decoration.
Length <\!a> 30.5 cm / 12 inches
Weight-1720 grams / 55.35 ozt
£500-600 *plus fees
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A pair of antique sterling sauce boats, Sheffield 1912 Harrison Brothers & Howson (George Howson)
The sauceboats of good gauge bellied form with gadrooned rims, with a cast C and S scroll handle ending in an acanthus terminal, upon hoof feet with shell knees.
Length <\!a> 18cm / 7 inches
Weight <\!a> 654 grams / 21.03 ozt
£250-350 *plus fees
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An antique pair of Victorian sterling silver sauceboats, Sheffield 1881 Martin, Hall & Co
Each of bellied form upon three cast stylised scroll feet, with a beaded edge, the handles with cast and beaded decoration. The bodies enhanced with bright cut decoration and a crest of a wolf's head erased.
Length including handle-19cm / 7.5 inches
Weight-529 grams / 17.01 ozt
£250-350 *plus fees
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A George V antique sterling silver comport stand, London 1927, maker's mark RAM, stamped R.A. Miles
Of shaped-circular form, with pie crust rim, the domed circular foot pierced with foliate scrolls
Height <\!a> 15 cm / 5.9 inches
Weight <\!a> 568 grams / 18.26 ozt
£150-250 *plus fees
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An Edwardian antique sterling silver rose bowl, Sheffield 1909 by Fenton Brothers Ltd
The hemispherical bowl upon a single pedestal foot with lion mask handles and rings to each side.
Diameter-19.5 cm / 7.75 inches
Height-12.5 cm / 4.75 inches
Weight-582 grams / 18.71 ozt
£180-220 *plus fees
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A George V antique sterling silver twin handled bowl, Sheffield 1912 by Walker and Hall
The bowl with undulating rim and card cut decoration upon a pedestal foot, the two handles with scroll finials. With a presentation inscription, reading 'presented to J.H. Kelly Esq J.P by the Whitevale ward committee as a mark of appreciation 21st December 1920'.
Height-7 inches / 18cm
Diameter-27 cm / 10.5 inches
Weight <\!a> 802 grams
£200-300 *plus fees
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A matched pair of antique sterling silver bonbonieres / sweets or chocolate caskets, one Scottish Edinburgh 1920 by Hamilton and Inches, the other London 1905 by Charles & George Asprey
Formed as 18th century German sugar boxes of escalloped form with cavetto sides and shallow domes lid sat upon four out swept bracket feet.
Length-21 cm / 8.25 inches
Height-13.5 cm / 5.25 inches
Weight-1452 grams / 46.69 ozt
£1000-1500 *plus fees
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A George III antique provincial sterling silver sauce tureen, Sheffield 1811 by S C Younge & Co
Of rectangular bellied form sat upon four lion paw feet with two eagle headed handles, gadrooned rim, with a lid with single scroll handle sat upon a beaded acanthus boss.
Length-23 cm / 9 inches
Weight-565 grams / 18.17 ozt
£400-600 *plus fees
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An antique sterling silver George III pair of sauce boats, London 1772 by Parker and Wakelin
Each of ogee bellied form with a reeded rim and sweeping handle, each sat upon three reeded pad feet, each engraved with a heraldic crest of a wythern to sinister above a coronet.
Length-22 cm / 8.6 inches
Height-16 cm / 6.25 inches
Weight-967 grams / 31.09 ozt
£2500-3500 *plus fees
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John Scofield-An impressive pair of George III antique sterling silver candlesticks, London 1792
In the Adam style of neoclassical design, with circular stepped bases and gadrooned rims, the columns and capital with fluted decoration. The removable scones similarly decorated with gadrooned rims. The candlesticks of thick gauge and hollow, marked to the foot rim and sconces part marked.
Height-29.5 cm / 11.6 inches
Base Diameter-13.7 cm / 5.4 inches
Weight-1232 grams / 39.61 ozt
£5000-7000 *plus fees
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Paul Storr-A very rare William IV silver inkstand, London 1836
Formed as an outswept shell upon three scallop shell feet, the top section with a rocaille decorated lidded ink compartment surmounted by a figure of triton with a stylised conch shell horn held to lips, with a wreath to the other hand, rising from the waves with each leg formed as a scaled fish tail. Fully marked underneath and part marked to the ink compartment lid, also stamped 'Storr & Mortimer' underneath.
Width-30 cm / 11.75 inches
Length-27 cm / 10.6 inches
Height-13.25 cm / 5.25 inches
Weight-853 grams / 27.42 ozt
£2000-3000 *plus fees
The depiction of Triton, son of Poseidon and Amphitrite the messenger of the sea with two mer-tails for each leg is seen similarly in Bernini's Fontana del Tritone of 1642-3. A version of Triton, in this instance with human legs but of similar stance and shell form is found in 'Triton blowing a conch shell' Adriaen de Vries c.1615-8 in the Rijksmuseum. A design for salts by Paul Storr of 1813[1] showing triton with bi-tailed lower half supporting a conch shell was modelled by Edward Hodges Baily (1788-1867) based upon Thetis returning from Vulcan with arms for Achilles by William Theed the elder (1767-1817). Christopher Hartrop notes on "[t]he addition of shells and other nautical motifs, symbolic of Venus, gave expression to the ancient maxim that without food and wine, love withers. The sea provided the inspiration for much of the decoration of the imperial style, alluding not only to Venus but also to Britain's sea faring might …"[2]
The Grand Service created in 1826/7 for George IV by Rundell, Bridge and Rundell had tureens described as '4 richly chased gilt shell pattern Soup Tureens supported by Sea Horses with Triton handle'. The handle in question bears strong resemblance to that on this inkwell showing a youthful triton with a bi-tailed lower half, however blowing a conch shell with both arms. This design of inkwell is seen in an earlier incarnation by Storr of 1829, bearing the same triton figure and overall design but lacking the scallop shell feet seen present here.
Provenance: From the family collection of the late Sir Nicholas Harington (1942 -2016), 14th Baronet Harington of Ridlington, co. Rutland [E., 1611], uncle to contemporary actor Kit Harington."
[1] P. 71 Hatrop, C., 2015. Art in Industry The Silver of Paul Storr. Cambridge. John Adamson.
[2] Ibid, P. 70
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An antique George II sterling silver waiter / tray London 1744 by William Justis (?)
Of circular form with shell and scroll border, upon three hoof feet.
Diameter <\!a> 15.75 cm / 6.25 inches
Weight- 202 grams / 6.49 ozt
£200-300 *plus fees
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An antique George II sterling silver waiter / tray, London 1749 by Henry Brind
Of circular form with a shell and scroll border, upon 3 hoof feet, later engraved with an arm in vambrace with spear/arrow to sinister, encircled. Marks underneath.
Diameter-18 cm / 7.1 inches
Weight <\!a> 269 grams / 8.64 ozt
£350-400 *plus fees
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A late Victorian antique sterling silver salver or tray, London 1899 by Henry Stratford Ltd
Of circular form with shell and scroll border upon three ball and claw feet.
Diameter-22 cm / 8.75 inches
Weight-446 grams / 14.34 ozt
£150-200 *plus fees
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A George V antique sterling silver waiter, London 1922, by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co Ltd
Of shaped-circular form, raised on three stylised hoof feet.
Diameter <\!a> 19.5 cm / 7.67 inches
Weight <\!a> 365 grams / 11.73 ozt
£100-150 *plus fees
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A George III antique sterling silver twin handled toasted cheese tray, London 1804, by Robert and Samuel Hennell
Of rectangular form with cavetto edge, gadrooned rim and reeded handles.
Length-29 cm / 11.3 inches
Width-14.75 cm / 5.75 inches
Weight-258 grams / 8.29 ozt
£300-400 *plus fees
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An antique Edwardian dressing table tray, Birmingham 1909 William Neale
Rectangular form with curved corners, the interior engraved with two ribbons knots and sweeping festoons, the centre initialled SL.
Dimensions <\!a> 27 cm x 20.5 cm / 10.6 x 8 inches
Weight-423 grams / 13.6 ozt
£120-160 *plus fees
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John Scofield-A George III antique sterling silver salver / tray, London 1788
Of oval form, sat upon four shell and scroll feet, with a double reeded and beaded border. With an engraved armorial to the centre.
Length-46.5 cm / 18.25 inches
Weight-2008 grams / 64.6 ozt
£2000-3000 *plus fees
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A late Victorian English sterling silver antique salver/tray, London 1880 Thomas Bradbury & Sons
Of circular form with a beaded outer rim and inner edge, Line engraved decoration throughout of stylised arabesques and acanthus leaves, sat upon four prominent ball and claw feet.
Diameter <\!a> 31 cm / 12.25 inches
Weight-959 grams / 30.8 ozt
£300-400 *plus fees
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A George VI vintage sterling silver four-piece tea and coffee set, Sheffield 1945, by Henry Atkin
Comprising a coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug, of bellied form with a shaped turned over rim to each piece, reeded handles and ivory insulators to coffee and teapot.
Coffee pot height-21 cm / 8.25 inches
Teapot length-25.5 cm / 10 inches
Weight combined-1772 grams / 56.97 ozt
£500-600 *plus fees
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A George V antique sterling silver four-piece tea and coffee set, Chester 1927 by S Blanckensee & Sons Ltd
Comprising a teapot, coffee pot milk jug and twin handled sugar bowl, each of panelled form with canted corners, the teapot and coffee pot with ebonised handles and finials. (4)
Teapot length-26 cm / 10.5 inches
Coffee pot height-17 cm / 6.75 inches
Total weight-1197 grams / 38.48 ozt
£250-350 *plus fees
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A Victorian antique sterling silver tea group; bachelor's teapot, tea caddy and cream jug, teapot London 1854, John Figg
The teapot of small bullet form, with engraved initialled cartouches and similar decoration around the lid rim, ivory insulators to handle. Together with a four-footed tea caddy of bombe form, with a wrythen final-Chester 1898 George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, and a Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co London 1898 cream jug of bellied form with reeded centre. (3)
Teapot length-18 cm / 7 inches
Tea Caddy height-15 cm / 6 inches
Total weight-664 grams / 21.45 ozt
£250-350 *plus fees
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A George V antique sterling silver three-piece silver tea set, Birmingham 1928 by Docker & Burn Ltd
Comprising a teapot, twin handled sugar basin and milk jug, each of oval form upon four feet, the teapot with an ebonised wooden handle. Each with engraved initial B
Tea pot length <\!a> 11inches / 28 cm
Weight <\!a> 1151 grams in total including teapot handle
£150-250 *plus fees
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A late Victorian antique embossed sterling sugar caster, London 1897 by Horace Woodward & Co and a George V silver teapot Sheffield 1910 by George Edwards and Sons
The caster with embossed scrolling decoration and four vacant cartouches, the pierced lid with bun finial and gadrooned rim. Height 7.25 "/18cm, weight 234 grams
The teapot of simple round form with extending lip to rim and wooden handle. Length 9.5 "/24 cm, weight 425 grams
£150-200 *plus fees
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A George III antique sterling silver teapot, London 1819, by Thomas Barker
Of oval bellied form, with reeded girdle and gadrooned border, with wood handle, raised on four foliage and shell embellished feet, the hinged stepped cover with ivory finial.
Length <\!a> 28 cm / 11.02 inches
Total weight <\!a> 597 grams / 19.19 ozt
£150-250 *plus fees
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A late Victorian antique sterling silver teapot together with a George V sauceboat and sugar basin
The teapot with half fluted body and wooden handle, London 1897 by WC JLm the sauceboat with panelled body and 'C' scroll handle, Birmingham 1929 by William Greenwood & Sons and a twin handled small sugar bowl London 1922 makers mark obscured.
Teapot length-24.75cm / 9.75 inches
Total weight-680 grams / 21.86 ozt
£200-300 *plus fees
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Two Antique George III sterling silver teapots, London 1806 Soloman Hougham, the other London 1800 Robert Hennel and David Hennel
The Soloman Hougham, London 1806 teapot of squat rectangular form with a greek key band around the middle, the lid with bright cut decoration to the edge, initialled W. The Robert and David Hennel London 1800 example of ogee oval form with two bands of bright cut decoration along the handle joins, the lid similarly decorated. Each side with a vacant laurel wreath cartouche. (2)
Length from handle (Soloman Hougham)-29 cm / 11.5 inches
Length from handle (Robert and David Hennell)-27 cm / 10.5 inches
Combined weight-1052 grams / 33.82 ozt
£250-350 *plus fees
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An early Victorian Irish antique sterling silver three-piece tea set, Dublin 1839 by IN (untraced)
Comprising a teapot, milk jug and twin handled sugar bowl. Each of larger than usual size with a panelled body enhanced with embossed decoration of floral and acanthus leaf motifs and vacant cartouches to the shoulder, borders similarly decorated, each piece sat upon four shell and scroll bracket feet. The teapot with ivory insulators, one foot detached but present.
Teapot length-31 cm / 12.25 inches
Total weight-1870 grams / 60.12 ozt
£500-700 *plus fees
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A George III antique sterling silver three-piece tea set by Solomon Hougham, London 1805.
Comprising teapot, sugar bowl and milk / cream jug, each on four ball feet, with bands of Greek key decoration around the bodies, each with gilt interiors. Each with vacant cartouches surrounded with a greek key border to the bodies.
Teapot length (handle to spout) <\!a> 28cm / 11 inches
Gross weight <\!a> 1073g / 34.5 oz.t
£250-350 *plus fees
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