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A 19th century Russian/Georgian 84 zolotnik silver filigree box, Tbilissi 1882-1898, maker's mark KC (KS)
Of rectangular form, with foliage scroll pattern, the hinged lid with domed centre and applied with a flower to each corner and to the centre, raised on four scroll feet.
Length-13.5 cm / 5.3 inches
Weight-234 grams / 7.5 ozt
£300-500
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An 18th century German silver snuffer's tray, Augsburg 1761-63, probably by J J Baur
With swirl fluted sides and bifurcated thumbpiece, raised on three circular feet.
Length-21.5 cm / 8.4 inches
Weight-11 grams / 3.5 ozt
£300-500
For the mark see Marc Rosenberg, Der Goldschmiede merkzeichen, Frankfurt 1922, volume 1 p 215, mark 901
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An early 20th century 800 standard silver cocktail shaker, Milan circa 1940, by Buccellati
Of tapering cylindrical form, applied with anthemiums, decorated with bands of leaves and beads, on a small spread-circular foot, the pull-off lid applied with a flower head.
Height-22 cm / 8.6 inches
Weight-449 grams / 14.4
£600-800
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A 19th century French silver coffee pot, 950 standard, Paris 1819-1838, maker's mark ML, a bird and a flag,
With ovoid body, leaf and dart bands, the ebonised wood handle with mask lower junction and ram's head upper junction, the spout finishing in a horse's head, raised on a circular spreading foot, the hinged cover with stylised pinecone finial, the body engraved with initials.
Height-26.5 cm / 10.4 inches
Total weight-718 gams / 23 ozt λ
£800-1200
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A late 19th century German four-piece tea and coffee service, stamped 800
Comprising a coffee pot, a teapot, a cream jug and a sugar bowl, of baluster form, spirally fluted, raised on four rocaille feet, the pots with ivory insulators, the sugar bowl with gilt interior, together with a pair of small late 19th century German sugar tongs, stamped 800. (5)
Height of coffee pot-27 cm / 10.6 inches
Weight-2413 grams / 77.5 ozt
£300-500
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A mid-20th century Spanish 915 standard silver dessert service, Madrid, by Lopez, possibly maker's mark of a carrot in a hexagon and retailed by Lopez
Including: a large shell dish with shell and scroll rim, length 43 cm / 16.9 inches, two small bowls, with similar rim, diameter 13.5 cm / 5.3 inches together with six small mid-20th century silver leaf-shaped dishes, maker's mark a bird in a hexagon, length 8.5 cm / 3.3 inches. (9)
Weight-2687 grams / 86.4 ozt
£1500-2500
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A mid-19th century Italian 800 standard silver platter, with French "swan" import mark (1893-1970)
Of oval form, the rim embossed with neoclassical ribbon-tied swags, each end with an oval medallion depicting a male figure with a bow and arrow.
Length-49.5 cm / 19.5 inches
Weight-793 grams / 25.5 ozt
£300-500
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A mid-20th century Spanish 915 standard dinner service, various makers, all pieces apart from the circular dish and the sauceboats are stamped with retailer's mark for Agruna
With gadrooned and shell rim, comprising: two meat platters, maker's mark fleur de lys in a hexagon, length 60 cm / 23.6 inches, two fish platters, by the same maker, length 66 cm / 25.9 inches, a large circular dish, maker's mark a sun in a hexagon, diameter 45 cm / 17.7 inches, a covered vegetable dish, maker's mark of a carrot in a hexagon, diameter 28 cm / 11 inches, together with a pair of sauceboats by Lopez, with gadrooned rim and shell-capped feet and two small circular dishes, maker's mark of a carrot. (10)
Weight-9974 grams / 320.6 ozt
£4000-6000
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A pair of Victorian antique sterling silver salts, London 1840 by George Frederick Pinnell
In the 18th century chinoiserie style, of circular cauldron form with open work sides of C and S scrolls, foliates form and screens. Sat upon three legs with scrolling shell feet and china man knees, each with original green glass liner with star cut bases.(2)
Diameter-8 cm / 3.25 inches
Weight-265 grams / 8.52 ozt
£120-160
This is design is a copy of salts made by Erick Romer circa 1760.
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A George III antique sterling silver sugar vase London 1772 by Edward Aldridge II
Of hemispherical form upon a stepped spreading circular base with gadrooned rims. The body with finely pierced decoration of bell flower swags and floral sprigs. Vacant cartouche panel to front, with a removable blue glass liner. Fully marked to the underneath.
Height-8.5 cm / 3.3 inches
Weight-99 grams / 3.18 ozt
£200-300
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A pair of George II silver casters, London 1750, by Samuel Wood
Of baluster form, the pull-off lids pierced and engraved with lattice work and scrolls, with bell finial, raised on a spread circular foot, the underside of the base inscribed with the initials C.M.
Height-14 cm / 5.5 inches
Weight-259 grams / 8.3 ozt
£200-250
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A George III antique silver mustard pot, London 1769 by Henry Bailey
Of drum form with C scroll handle with ridged decoration raising a flat lid by a splayed shell thumbpiece. The lid with reeded edge and flange, square cut with spoon aperture at a right angle. The body decorated with pierced work of a gothic grill, with a removable blue glass liner. Fully marked underneath and to the interior of the lid, together with a George III Old English pattern salt spoon, London 1808 by Thomas Baxter. (2)
Length-9 cm / 3.5 inches
Weight-105 grams / 3.38 ozt
£300-500
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A matched pair of George III antique sterling silver pepper pots, London 1801/03 by John Emes
Each of ovoid form upon a singular circular pedestal foot, reeded edges throughout with a pierced domed lid. One engraved with the crest of a deer's head erased above a coronet, the other with other with a feathered cap of maintenance. Fully marked underneath and marked to the lid with lion passant only. (2)
Height-8.6 cm / 3.4 inches
Weight-89 grams / 2.86 ozt
£100-150
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A George III sterling silver condiment vase, London 1773, by Pierre Gillois
With slant gadrooned rim, with drop ring handles held by lion masks, raised on a square base, the waisted lid with acorn finial.
Height-19.5 cm / 7.6 inches
Weight-325 grams / 10.4 ozt
£200-300
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An unusual George III antique sterling silver three bottle cruet, London 1790 by Thomas Wallis & Johnathon Hayne
Comprising three cut glass bottles with silver mounts and handles with ribbed decoration. Each with a removable domed cover, two pierced the other blind, all surmounted by a cast finial of a hazelnut amongst leaves. The frame with gadrooned rim and double C scroll handle with ribbed decoration sat upon three shell form ribbed feet. The frame base engraved with a crest of a pelican vulning herself. Fully marked underneath and part-marked to the lids and mounts.
Length-21.5 cm / 8.5 inches
Height-19.5 cm / 7.75 inches
Weighable silver-582 grams / 18.71 ozt
£800-1200
The crest is that of Moult, O'Mara, Jegon, Buxton, Briggs and others
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An unusual George III antique sterling silver sugar caster, London 1767 by Robert Tyrrill
Of inverted baluster form on a single ornate base formed as scrolls within a gadrooned ring, the body with embossed and engraved spiral fluted decoration and foliage. The pierced cover of baluster form embossed with foliage and a baluster finial. The body with later initials JMB. Fully marked underneath and maker's mark only to lid.
Height-23.5 cm / 9.25 inches
Weight-463 grams / 14.89 ozt
£300-500
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A pair of George III antique sterling silver salts, London 1811 by Paul Storr
Each of flared oval form, with ornate gadrooned and scroll shell border edged in punch work, half-fluted body with a vacant oval cartouche. Each sat upon four-winged lion paw feet. Gilt interior, fully marked to the underside of the rim.
Length - 13 cm / 5.1 inches
Weight-393 grams / 12.64 ozt
£1200-1600
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A fine George III set of six large antique sterling silver salts, London 1808 by John Robbins
Each of circular cauldron form, with gadrooned and scroll rim. Each on three legs formed as lion's paws with lion mask knees. Gilt interior, fully marked underneath. (6)
Diameter-11 cm / 4.25 inches
Height-8 cm / 3 inches
Weight-2156 grams / 69.32 ozt
£2000-3000
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A cased Elizabeth II sterling silver "Man on the moon" beaker, London 1969, by Prestons Ltd
Of tapering cylindrical form with flaring lip,one side applied with a depiction of the moon, the other with an Apollo II medallion, engraved "Man on the moon", "The eagle has landed 20th July 1969", "Edwin E Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins".
Height-13 cm / 5.1 inches
Weight-286 grams / 9.2 ozt
£80-120
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A George III antique sterling silver quarter pint mug, London 1774 by W.N (untraced)
Of baluster form with twin C scroll handle with engraved thumbpiece. The front with monogram, the underside with later presentation inscription. Fully marked underneath. Together with another small mug, London 1818 by Charles Fox I, baluster form with ribbed banding and squared handle. Fully marked to the side. (2)
1774 Height-7.6 cm / 3 inches
Total Weight-176 grams
£100-150
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A Victorian Irish antique sterling silver mug, Dublin 1879 by John Smyth
Of plain form with a simple handle on a collet foot. Fully marked to the rim.
Height-9.5 cm / 3.75 inches
Weight-153 grams / 4.92 ozt
£250-350
Irish silver produced in the decades after the Great potato famine 1845-52 is uncommon.
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A Victorian antique sterling silver wine goblet, London 1875 by William Edwards
Of plain form on a singular spreading foot with central knop and beaded foot rim. Marked to the rim.
Height-13.75 cm / 5.4 inches
Weight-105 grams / 3.36 ozt
£80-120
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An Elizabeth II sterling silver mug, London 1967, by William Comyns & Sons
Of slender baluster form with reeded girdle and double scroll handle.
Height-12.5 cm / 4.9 inches
Weight-513 grams / 16.5 ozt
£200-300
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A Victorian antique Britannia standard silver mug, London 1900 by Lambert & Co
In the Queen Anne revival style, the tapering cylindrical form with ribbed bands the handle with raised decoration. Initialled to the front ESW. Marked to the shoulder and stamped 'Lamert, Coventry Street, London'.
Height-11 cm / 4.25 inches
Weight-360 grams / 11.57 ozt
£200-300
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A large pair of Victorian antique sterling silver trophy goblets, London 1868 by George Angell
Each on a circular stepped foot with fluted decoration, with a central fluted knop, the bowls with cast and applied scenes of Roman chariots, horses and nude males. Fully marked to rim and part marked to decoration. (2)
Height-29.2 cm / 11.5 inches
Weight-1302 grams / 41.86 ozt
£1000-1500
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A George V antique sterling silver tea or hot water urn, London 1911, by William Comyns & Sons
In the George III style, of octagonal vase form upon a single pedestal square base upon four bracket feet. The reeded loop handles with acanthus junction, single spout with ivory turn key. Marked to the shoulder.
Height-39.5 cm / 15.5 inches
Weight-1376 grams / 44.24 ozt λ
£400-600
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A George V antique sterling silver epergne, Birmingham 1921, one basket 1922, by Fergenbaum & Son
Of trumpet form, with detachable central bowl, two baskets and two posy holders, the sides with pierced bands.
Height-31 cm / 12.2 inches
Weight-824 grams / 26.5 ozt
£400-600
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A George V antique sterling silver waiter, Sheffield 1923, by Henry Wigfull
Of circular form with pie crust rim, raised on three volute feet, together with a cased set of four silver salt cellars and salt spoons, Sheffield 1890, by Martin, Hall & Co, with fluted lower bodies and spreading foot (not illustrated). (2)
Diameter of waiter-21 cm / 8.2 inches
Weight-385 grams / 12.3 ozt
£100-150
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A George V antique sterling silver salver, Chester 1915 by Barker Brothers
Of circular form with pie crust border, upon four pad feet. Fully marked underneath.
Diameter-31 cm / 12.2 inches
Weight-901 grams / 28.97 ozt
£200-300
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A George V antique sterling silver salver, Sheffield 1937 by Walker & Hall
Of circular form with pie crust rim, on three knurl feet. Fully marked to the front.
Diameter-26.5 cm / 10.5 inches
Weight-498 grams / 16.01 ozt
£120-160
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A George V antique sterling silver salver, Sheffield 1930 by Emile Viner
Of shaped circular form upon three knurl feet, unengraved. Fully marked to the front.
Diameter-25.5 cm / 10 inches
Weight-521 grams / 16.75 ozt
£150-200
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A George V antique sterling silver salver, Birmingham 1916 by Elkington & Co
Of circular form with reeded edge and engraved bands, sat on three splay feet. Fully marked to the reverse. Together with a George V waiter, Sheffield 1935 by Emile Viner, circular form with pie crust rim, on three scroll feet, fully marked to the front (not illustrated). (2)
Elkington Diameter-25.5 cm / 10 inches
Total Weight-697 grams / 22.41 ozt
£200-300
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A late Victorian antique sterling silver salver, Birmingham probably 1900 by J Sherwood & Sons
Of lobed circular form with cast foliate scroll border and stepped cavetto edge. Sat upon four ball and claw feet. Marked to the front.
Diameter-28 cm / 11 inches
Weight-456 grams / 14.66 ozt
£200-300
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A George III antique sterling silver salver, London 1782 by Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp
Of shaped circular form with beaded rim interspaced with acanthus motifs, plain cavetto edge, sat upon three ball and claw feet, engraved to the centre with a crest of a demi-lion rampant above initials JG in flourished cursive script. Fully marked underneath and with scratch weight 26.8-0.
Diameter-28 cm / 11 inches
Weight-581 grams / 18.68 ozt
£400-600
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An Elizabeth II antique sterling silver salver, Sheffield 1934, by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd
Of square form with canted corners, raised on four pedestal feet, the reverse engraved with an inscription.
Length-25 cm / 9.8 inches
Weight-644 grams / 20.7
£200-300
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An Elizabeth II silver two-handled tray, Sheffield 1978, by Payne & Son
Of elongated rectangular form with gadrooned rim and bracket handles.
Length-53.5 cm / 21 inches
Weight-1352 grams / 43.5 ozt
£300-500
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A Victorian sterling silver waiter, London 1865, by Daniel & Charles Houle
Of circular form with shell and scroll rim, engraved with flowers and geometrical entrelacs, raised on three bracket feet, the centre engraved with a crest.
Diameter-19.7 cm / 7.7 inches
Weight-340 grams / 10.9 ozt
£100-150
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A George III antique sterling silver waiter, London 1765 by Elizabeth Cooke or Ebenezer Cooker
Of circular form with shell and scroll border and shaped cavetto edge. Sat upon three hoof feet. Engraved to the centre with a crest of a Dexter's dog's head erased above initials B E H in gothic script. Fully marked to the reverse and with scratch weight 6-11.
Diameter-17.5 cm / 6.9 inches
Weight-188 grams / 6.04 ozt
£200-300
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A George III Irish antique sterling silver waiter, Dublin circa 1775 by James Warren
Of circular form with shell and scroll border and moulded cavetto edge. Sat upon three scroll feet. The centre engraved with a crest of a boar's head couped impaled with a spear. Marked to the reverse with maker's mark, town mark and standard mark only, and scratch weight 8-12.
Diameter-18 cm / 7 inches
Weight-248 grams / 7.97 ozt
£300-500
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A George IV antique sterling silver salver, London 1823 by Joseph Craddock & William Ker Reid
Of shaped circular form, with shell and scroll border and moulded cavetto edge. On three hoof feet. Engraved with a crest of a demi lion rampant holding a branch above a coronet. Fully marked to the reverse.
Diameter-39 cm / 15.3 inches
Weight-1464 grams / 47.07 ozt
£1000-1500
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A large George V antique sterling silver salver, Birmingham 1926 by Elikington & Co
Of shaped circular form with moulded border interspace with shells and scrolls, upon three scroll feet. Engraved to the centre with a monogram in gothic script. Inscribed to the reverse 'from the Hillmans 1928'. Fully marked to the reverse.
Diameter-38.5 cm / 15.1 inches
Weight-1231 grams / 39.58 ozt
£300-400
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A George III antique sterling silver salver and waiter suite, London 1799 by John Hutson
Each of circular form with reeded rims and plain cavetto edge, the salver sat on four splay feet the waiters on three splay feet, each reeded and fluted. Decorated with an engraved band and an armorial to centre with a crest of a dexter hand grasping a broken spear and a motto 'Vi Et Arte'. Fully Marked to the reverse, the salver with scratch weight 41-10. (3)
Salver diameter-35.8 cm / 14.1 inches
Waiter diameter-20.8 cm / 8 inches
Weight-1950 grams / 62.69 ozt
£2000-3000
The arms are that of Robert Cutlar-Fergusson (1768-1838), of Craigdarroch, Monaive, Dumfries Scotland.
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A George III antique sterling silver salver, London 1783 by Elizabeth Jones
Of oval form with beaded rim and fluted cavetto edge, sat upon four splay feet similarly decorated. With bright cut engraved and punched decoration to the outer edge, the centre with an armorial enclosed in a similarly decorated band. The armorial with a crest of a stag's head erased to dexter. The reverse with presentation inscription in cursive script reading 'Presented to the Revd W.m M. Bradford. By W.m Hickey Esqr as a token of friendly regard and esteem. 1819'. Fully marked to the reverse.
Length-44.8 cm / 17.6 inches
Weight-1751 grams / 56.3 ozt
£800-1200
Elizabeth Jones registered her mark on January 15th 1783 of Bartholomew Close, she is believed to be the widow of Robert Jones. She specialised in the production of waiters, salvers and trays. A waiter with the very rare duty drawback mark is known by her (The Arthur Holder Collection, Wooley and Wallis 25/10/16 lot 383) showing that the business sold abroad. A tray is shown in the collection of The National Museum of Women in the Arts, see Women Silversmiths 1685 -1845 P49.
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A William IV antique sterling silver meat and poultry dish set, London 1832 by Paul Storr
Each of oval form with gadrooned rim, the edge engraved with a contemporary marriage armorial. Fully marked to the reverse, and also stamped 'Storr & Mortimer'. (2)
Length (meat)-44.54 cm / 17.5 inches
Length (poultry)-33.5 cm / 13.2 inches
Weight-2220 grams / 71.37 ozt
£3000-5000
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A George III antique sterling silver dinner plate, London 1806 by William Frisbee
Of shaped circular form with gadrooned rim, engraved with the crest of the spencer family, encircled in a garter ribbon below an Earl's coronet. Fully marked to the reverse.
Diameter-24.5 cm / 9.6 inches
Weight-529 grams / 17.7 ozt
£500-700
Several members of the Spencer family have been made Knights of the Garter during or after 1806; George Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer (1758-1834), Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer (1798-1857), John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer (1835-1910), Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer (1857-1922).
This is Frisbee's fifth mark, registered on 2 June 1801 at Inner Court, Bridewell Hospital. In 1792 he had a brief partnership with Paul Storr.
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A set of four George IV sterling silver wine coasters, London 1792-3
The sides pierced and bright-engraved with fleur-de-lys and lozenge motifs, with turned wood bases.
Diameter-12 cm / 4.7 inches
£1200-1600
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A Victorian silver and plated decanter wagon, the coasters marked for Sheffield 1845, by James Dixon & Son
Of conventional form, the coasters with shell, scroll and cartouche rim, the turned wood bases with crested silver button, mounted on a silver-plated frame on four wheels, with ivory handle.
Length-46 cm / 18.1 inches λ
£700-900
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A George V antique sterling silver table bell, London 1910 by William Comyns & Sons
In the 18th century style, with a panelled body ornamented with husks and swags, a silver knocker inside. Inscribed underneath 'G.M &R .C.M 1887-1912'. Marked to the side and part marked to the knocker.
Height-11 cm / 4.25 inches
Weight-220 grams / 7.07 ozt
£150-200
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A George III sterling silver chamberstick, Sheffield 1803, by George Eadon & Co
Of plain oval form, with detachable conical snuffer.
Length-16 cm / 6.3 inches
Weight-325 grams / 10.4 ozt
£200-300
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An early Victorian antique sterling silver naturalistic taper stick, Birmingham 1839 by Taylor & Perry
Realistically modelled as rose leaf, the capital with thumbpiece formed as a rose, sconce lacking. Marked to the base.
Length-8.2 cm / 3.25 inches
Weight-29 grams / 0.93 ozt
£80-120
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