We are pleased to offer a fine range of antique sterling silver Models. All of our antique silver Models can be purchased online, or from our shop in the London Silver Vaults. You can click on the image of one of the Models to see a larger picture.
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Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1899 by Nathan & Hayes, this charming, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Shoe, is plain in style, with a turned up toe and a hobnail heel. The shoe measures 2"(5cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) from heel to toe, by 2"(5cm) deep and weighs 4 troy ounces.
£345
Hallmarked in London in 1970 by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd. This charming, Sterling Silver Model of a Harp, is well modelled, and presented on a green marble base with a silver plaque for engraving. The harp on the plinth measures 9"(22.5cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) wide, by 4"(10cm) deep.
£595
Carrying import marks for London in 1902, this well modelled, Antique Sterling Silver Bust of Marie Antoinette, features stones set around the base. The bust measures 5.75"14.5cm) tall, by 3"(8cm) wide, by 2.25"(6cm) deep, and weighs 8.9 troy ounces.
£875
Carrying import marks for London in 1896 by Edwin Thompson Bryant, this Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Shoe, features attractive chased decoration. The shoe model measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) from heel to toe, by 2.25"(6cm) deep, and weighs 6.5 troy ounces.
£975
Hallmarked in London in 1970, this handsome, Sterling Silver Model of a Royal Scots Dragoon Guard (formerly 3rd Carabiniers) is wonderfully modelled and stands on a wooden plinth with a vacant silver plaque. The model measures 10"(25.5cm) tall, by 3.25"(8cm) wide, by 3.25"(8cm) deep.
£1,475
Hallmarked in London in 1979 by Magna Dove Ltd, this very handsome, Sterling Silver Model of a Duesenberg SJ Torpedo Phaeton, is number 20 of a limited edition of 1000 made for The Magna Collection at a 1/50 scale, displayed on a mahogany plinth with sterling silver base and engraved plaques, and presented with its original certificate and wooden box. The model measures 1.5"(4cm) tall, by 5.25"(13.5cm) wide, by 1.75"(4.5cm) deep, and weighs 9.2 troy ounces. The plinth measures 0.75"(2cm) tall, by 8.25"(21cm) wide, by 4.25"(11cm) deep.
£1,475
Carrying import marks for London in 1902 by Edwin Thompson Bryant, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Gentleman, is wonderfully made with red and blue set paste to the stand and clothes. The model measures 6.25"(16cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) wide, by 2.25"(6cm) deep, and weighs 9.4 troy ounces.
£1,675
Carrying a London Import mark for 1901 by John George Piddington, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Coach and Horses, is handsomely made. The coach and horses measures 3.25"(8.5cm) tall, by 9.75"(25cm) wide, by 2"(5cm) deep, and weighs 10.9 troy ounces.
£1,975
Hallmarked in London in 1929 by Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd., this handsome pair of Sterling Silver Fox Hounds, stand proudly on a wooden plinth, and comprise a female and male dog, which is rare to find. The plinth bears a plaque with an engraved inscription which reads: "To Major T. H. Sebag-Montefiore, D. S. O., M. C, R. H. A. - M. D. H. - From members of the Royal Artillery Drag Woolwich - 1927 -29". The model measures 6.25"(16cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) wide, by 4.25"(11cm) deep.
£2,175
Hallmarked in London in 1885 by Joseph Braham, this delightful, novelty, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Match Strike, is modelled as a pig standing by his trough, mounted on a wooden base with the match strike to the front, and the pigs tail removable to use as the cigar lighter. The match strike model measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) wide, by 4.75"(12cm) deep.
£3,775
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1987 by Thomas Buchanan, this handsome, Sterling Silver Model of a Plane, is presented on a wooden stand with a vacant cartouche ideal for engraving a presentation inscription. The model measures 9.5"(24cm) tall, by 13"(33cm) in length, by 15.75"(40cm) across the wings, and weighs 36.7 troy ounces including the base. The vertical stabiliser and rudder of the plane model are engraved with the crest of the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency, part of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and the plane itself is a model of a Fokker F27-200 Friendship. The F27-200 was first bought by the SFPA in 1987, so this model is likely to have been commissioned to celebrate this purchase.
£4,475
Hallmarked in London in 2018 by I. Franks, this very handsome set of Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Huntsman & Hounds, comprises a horse and rider accompanied by five hounds in various poses. The huntsmen on his horse measures 9.5"(19.5cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) in length, and each dog measures approximately 4"(10cm) in length. The combined weight of the set is 47.1 troy ounces.
£4,975
Carrying import marks for Chester in 1900 by Berthold Muller, this Antique Sterling Silver Nef, is also a decanter, with the bowsprit acting as the spout, and the back section hinging to allow the alcohol to be poured in. The Nef measures 16"(41cm) tall, by 13"(33cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep and weighs 45.4 troy ounces.
£5,975
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Henry Lewis, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Horse, has a cropped tail like a polo pony, and is very realistically modelled and stands on a textured base. The horse model measures 10.5"(26.5cm) tall, by 10.5"(26.5cm) from nose to tail. The base is weighted for stability but the overall weight of the model, which mostly is the cast horse, is 55 troy ounces.
£6,975
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Mappin & Webb, this exquisite, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Polo Horse and Player, is wonderfully detailed. The model measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep. The wooden plinth measures 1.25"(3cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) wide, by 4.25"(11cm) deep. 1908 was the year in which Britain first hosted the Olympic Games, and the second time in which Polo was contested at the games. It seems likely that this model was commissioned to celebrate that event, which was won by the British team from Roehampton. (only 3 teams competed, all representing the British Olympic Association).
£9,975
Carrying import marks for London in 1927 by Israel Segalov, this wonderful pair of Sterling Silver Knights On Horseback, are handsomely modelled. Each measures roughly 12.25"(31cm) tall, by 12.5"(32cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 96 troy ounces.
£14,750
Carrying import marks for London in 1925 by Thomas Callow & Sons, this superb example of a Sterling Silver Nef, is a particularly fine representation of the 16th century style, elaborated detailed, and resting on 4 wheels to allow it to “sail” around the table. The top of the ship lifts off to reveal an empty hull. The nef measures 27.5"(70cm) tall, by 32"(81cm) wide, by 5.5"(13cm) deep, and weighs an impressive124.7 troy ounces.
£34,750