When it comes to making a statement, nothing quite compares to silver. From the epic, grandiose centrepieces of the Victorian period, to the restrained elegant forms of the 20th century, from large decorative models such as Nefs, to the rare and whimsical animal claret jugs of the 19th and 20th centuries. Whatever your statement is, say it loud and make it heard.
Made Circa 1880
Made circa 1880, this striking, Victorian, Antique Silver Plated Centrepiece, stands on Ram horn legs, and features a varicoloured glass dish and trumpet vase. The centrepiece measures 22"(56cm) tall, by 17"(43.5cm) wide, by 9"(23cm) deep.
£2,275
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Hallmarked In 1998
Hallmarked in London in 1998 by Asprey & Garrard, this stunning pair of parcel-gilt, Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are designed to look like flaming torches, and feature removable central flames. Each candlestick measures 9.5"(24cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, by 5"(13cm) deep, and together they weigh 47.5 troy ounces.
£2,675
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Made Circa 1880
Made circa 1880, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plated Centrepiece, features a central glass bowl, and three smaller side bowls. The centrepiece is naturalistic in style, modelled as an intwined vine under which two sheep are shading from the sun. The centrepiece measures 25.5"(65cm) tall, by 18"(46cm) in spread.
£4,795
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Hallmarked In 1903
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Mappin & Webb, this very pretty, Edwardian, Antique 9ct Gold Dish, features pierced sides, and a cast and applied border. The dish measures 1.5"(3.5cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) in diameter and weighs 142.4g.
£5,675
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Hallmarked In 1876
Hallmarked in London in 1876 by Samuel Smily with the matching plateau hallmarked in Birmingham in 1876 by Horace Woodward & Co., this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece, holds a glass vase and a glass dish, and features Cellini pattern decoration. The centrepiece on the plateau measures 22.5"(57cm) tall by 11"(28cm) in diameter.
£6,975
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Hallmarked In 1768
Hallmarked in London in 1768 by Henry Bailey, this stunning pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddies, feature Rococo chasing throughout, vacant cartouches, and removable lids. Each tea caddy measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 3.75"(9.5cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep. The pair together weigh 22.1 troy ounces.
£7,575
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Hallmarked In 1934
Hallmarked in London in 1934 by Albert John Wilkins, this very handsome pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are a wonderful Arts & Crafts & Gothic Revival mix of styles, and would fit a large candle, similar to an alter candle. Each candlestick measures 16"(40.5cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, by 7"(18cm) deep. Together the pair weigh an impressive 52.6 troy ounces.
£7,975
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Hallmarked In 1909
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1909 by John & William Deakin, this stylish, Art Nouveau, Antique Sterling Silver Epergne or Centrepiece is very large, just the thing for a big dining room, and features a central trumpet vase and three hanging baskets. The epergne measures 24"(61cm) tall, by 15"(38cm) in diameter and weighs 117 troy ounces.
£7,975
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Hallmarked In 1887
Hallmarked in London in 1887 by W. & C. Sissons, this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is realistically modelled to look like a Cantaloupe melon, with the glass presumably by Thomas Webb & Son's Ltd. The claret jug measures 8"(20.5cm) tall, by 5.75"(14.5cm) from handle to side, by 5.25"(13.5cm) deep. A Cantaloupe glass example can be found in The Kent Collection, number 913.
£7,975
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Hallmarked In 1920
Hallmarked in London in 1920 by Garrard & Co., this very large and very handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Trophy, is of traditional form, with scroll handles, and a removable lid. The trophy measures 17.25"(44cm) tall, by 17.25"(44cm) wide, by 11"(28cm) deep, and weighs an impressive 130.4 troy ounces.
£8,975
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Hallmarked In 1871
Hallmarked in London in 1871 & 1874 by Alexander Macrae, this striking pair of Antqiue Sterling Silver Compotes, are in the Egyptian Revival style, featuring Anubis masks to each foot, and palm tree supports to the glass dishes. Each compote measures 12.25"(31cm) tall, by 10.25"(26cm) in diameter and together they weigh 70 troy ounces.
£8,975
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Hallmarked In 1996
Hallmarked in London in 1996 by Michael Allen Bolton, this incredible pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the Gothic Revival Style Michael was known for, and are wonderfully designed to look like vines have grown up the candlesticks. Each candlestick measures 12.75"(32cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) in diameter, and the pair weigh an impressive 72.5 troy ounces.
£9,275
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Hallmarked In 1871
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1871 by Mackay & Chisholm, this wonderful, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tray, is Baroque in style, featuring engraved decoration to the centre with acanthus leaves and lions, an engraved crest, and an incredible cast border depicting lions & dragons amongst scrolling acanthus leaves. The tray measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 28"(71cm) wide, by 21.25"(54cm) deep, and weighs an impressive 141.8 troy ounces.
£9,675
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Made Circa 1790
Made in London circa 1790, this outstanding example of an Antique Old Sheffield Plate Tea Machine, features a larger rotating tea urn for refilling the 2 smaller tea urns on each side, which would have held 2 different types of tea. The tea machine measures 22"(56cm) tall, by 19"(48cm) wide, by 18"(46cm) deep.
£11,475
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Hallmarked In 1891
Hallmarked in London in 1891 by Joseph & Horace Savory (trading as the Goldsmiths Alliance) this rare, English, Antique Sterling Silver Ewer & Basin, features sunken and swirled fluting, and acanthus detailing to both pieces. The ewer measures 14.5"(37cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) from handle to lip, and the basin measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 14.5"(37cm) in diameter. The pair together weigh a substantial 128 troy ounces.
£11,975
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Hallmarked In 2013
Hallmarked in London in 2013 by C. F. Hancock & Co., this handsome, Sterling Silver Model of a Boar, is realistically cast and of larger than normal size and weight. The boar measures 6.5"(16.5cm) tall, by 11.75"(30cm) from nose to tail, by 3"(7.5cm) deep, and weighs 69.9 troy ounces.
£12,750
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Hallmarked In 1910
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1910 by Elkington & Co., this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Épergne, is a fine reproduction of a George II period Rococo design example, featuring 4 removable round side dishes, and a larger oval basket to the centre. The epergne measures 14"(36cm) tall, by 19"(48cm) wide, by 16.5"(42cm) deep, and weighs 112 troy ounces.
£12,750
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Hallmarked In 1908
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Charles Stuart Harris, this stunning and large, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Bowl, is oval in shape, and features ornate chased decoration to the body and foot, and shaped gadroon borders. The centrepiece measures 8.25"(21cm) tall, by 19.25"(49cm) wide, by 14"(35.5cm) deep, and weighs a substantial feeling 86.6 troy ounces.
£12,975
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Hallmarked In 1874
Hallmarked in London in 1874 by Edward Ker Reid, this incredible, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Salver, stands on four feet, and features a gadroon border and an engraved coat of arms to the centre. The salver measures 2.25"(6cm) tall, by 24.5"(62cm) in diameter and weighs an impressive 187.7 troy ounces (5.84kg). The coat of arms appears to belong to a member of the L'Estrange (or Le Strange) family, most likley that of Hamon Le Strange of Norfolk, and the motto reads 'mihi parta tueri' ('I will fight for what is mine').
£12,975
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Hallmarked In 2007
Hallmarked in London in 2007 by William Comyns, this stunning and very realistic, Sterling Silver Model of a Crab, has a hinged shell with a gilt interior to be used to serve crab meat, and also features very lifelike movable pincers. The crab measures 3"(8cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) wide, by 8.75"(22cm) deep, and weighs a very impressive feeling 97 troy ounces.
£13,750
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Hallmarked In 1927
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
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Hallmarked In 1798
Hallmarked in London in 1798 by the master candlestick maker John Scofield, this important set of four Neoclassical, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, show the refined elegance Scofield was famous for. Unlike most candlesticks of this period these are cast and not filled, and are of a heavy gauge, showing the highest quality craftsmanship. Each candlestick measures 12"(30.5cm) tall, by 5.25"(13.5cm) in diameter. The set together weighs 45.2 troy ounces. Each candlesticks carries the crest of Thomas Parker 5th Earl of Macclesfield
£14,750
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Hallmarked In 1995
Hallmarked in London in 1995 by Garrard & Co., this wonderful, Sterling Silver Model of an Eagle, is realistically cast, modelled perched on a rock with its wings outstretched. The eagle measures 12.25"(31cm) tall, by 21.25"(54cm) across the wings, by 6"(15cm) deep, and weighs a substantial 113 troy ounces.
£14,975
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Hallmarked In 1908
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Garrard & Co., this monumental Antique, Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is the epitome of Egyptian Revival taste, richly decorated with geometric patterns and Egyptian Motifs throughout. The central storage box is topped with a cast and incredibly detailed model of the sphinx, engraved with a scarab beetle pendant. The ink stand measures 8.5"(22cm) tall, by 18.5"(47cm) wide, by 9.75"(25cm) deep, and weighs an astonishing 110.8 troy ounces.
£14,975
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Made Circa 1830
Made in Paris circa 1830 by Odiot, this spectacular, Antique First Quality French Silver Centrepiece Jardinière & Plateau, has an oval bowl with removable liner, beautifully detailed with fluting, floral garland swags and applied bows, standing on a round pedestal base with lion's paw feet. There is wreath borders around the foot of the bowl, which follows through around the plateau. The jardinière measures 17.5"(45cm) tall, by 23"(58cm) from handle to handle, by 13"(33cm) deep. The mirror plateau measures 16"(42cm) in diameter and 3"(7.5cm) tall.
£17,675
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Hallmarked In 1873
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1873 by Fenton Brothers Ltd., this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece and Suite of 8 Dishes, features wonderfully ornate decoration throughout. The centrepiece features a glass vase for flowers, and measures 19.75"(50cm) tall, by 10.5"(27cm) in diameter, each of the four oval dishes measure 4"(10cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) wide, by 7.5"(19cm) deep, and each of the four round dishes measure 5.25"(13cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) in diameter. The total silver weight is 133.7 troy ounces.
£17,950
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Hallmarked In 1973
Hallmarked in London in 1973 by Garrard & Co., this striking pair of Sterling Silver Wine Coolers, are in the campagna shape, and feature chased acanthus decoration, lion mask drop ring handle, cast and applied grape and vine borders, and removable liners. Each wine cooler measures 11"(28cm) tall, by 9.25"(23.5cm) in diameter, and the pair together weigh an impressive 195.4 troy ounces.
£17,975
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Hallmarked In 1861
Hallmarked in London in 1861 and 1862 by Robert Hennell III, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, includes a covered milk jug and a small cream jug, and features wonderfully ornate chasing throughout, and silver handles. The kettle measures 17"(43cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) from handle to spout. The teapot measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 174 troy ounces.
£18,775
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Hallmarked In 1903
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Joseph Heming, this incredible, Edwardian, Antique Britannia Standard Silver Bowl, is wonderfully chased with acanthus and floral detailing, and striking lion mask drop ring handles. The bowl measures 11.25"(28.5cm) tall, by 13.5"(34.5cm) in diameter, and weighs a substantial 138 troy ounces.
£19,750
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Hallmarked In 1927
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1927 by Frank Cobb & Co., this incredible, Sterling Silver Table, is quite possibly unique, and is the first example of an all Sterling Silver table we have ever been able to offer. The tray, which is decorated with a shell and gadroon border, and engraved crest to the centre, can be removed from the base and used on its own. The table measures 19"(48cm) tall, by 27.75"(68cm) over the handles, by 16"(41cm) deep, and weighs an impressive 8.4kg (270 troy ounces).
£21,975
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Made Circa 2009
Titled "Cidade" due to its futuristic cityscape design, commissioned by renowned antiques firm Mallett for their contemporary Meta Collection, and conceived and created by the design duo Barber and Osgerby, responsible, among other items, for the London 2012 Olympic torch, this candle laden ‘Surtout de Table’ is reminiscent of the tradition of the 18th century favoured by Louis XIV, where silver candlesticks were used in number on a polished silver base to multiply the candlelight. Made circa 2009 this amazing gilt Britannia Standard Silver Centrepiece comprises of seven candlesticks on a rectangular curved corner base measuring 19 inches x 12 inches (48cm x 30.5cm). It weighs 259 troy oz in total.
£22,750
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Hallmarked In 1827
Hallmarked in London in 1827 by Benjamin Preston, this incredible, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, is a masterpiece of the regency style, with cast and applied feet and handles, and an engraved coat of arms. The soup tureen measures 10.5"(27cm) tall, by 15.5"(39.5cm) wide, by 9.75"(25cm) deep, and weighs a very impressive 148.1 troy ounces.
£22,950
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Hallmarked In 1910
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Sydney Bellamy Harman, this wonderful, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Set of Plates, comprises 12 dinner plates and 12 soup plates, all with gadroon borders and each engraved with a Baron's coronet. Each plate measures 10"(25cm) in diameter, and the set together weighs approximately 400 troy ounces.
£25,775
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Hallmarked In 1859
Hallmarked in London in 1859 by Edward & John Barnard, this incredible pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra, are beautifully modelled, each holding 3 candles, and with a female and male figure holding the lights overhead. Each measures 20"(51cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) wide and deep, and the pair together weigh 116.3 troy ounces.
£26,750
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Hallmarked In 1892
Hallmarked in London in 1892 by D. & J. Wellby, this impressive, nine basket, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Epergne, is a fine example of Adam style design, featuring pierced work throughout, neoclassical decoration, four round baskets, four oval baskets and a larger oval basket on the top. The epergne measures 15"(38cm) tall, by 20"(51cm) wide, by 18"(46cm) deep and weighs 119.5 troy ounces.
£26,975
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Hallmarked In 1793
Hallmarked in London in 1793 by Henry Green, this wonderful, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Epergne, is in the neoclassical style, and has four removable round bowls, two smaller removable oval bowls, and a larger oval bowl to the centre. The epergne measures 17.75"(45cm) tall, by 26"(66cm) wide, by 19"(48cm) deep and weighs 96 troy ounces.
£29,750
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Hallmarked In 1976
Hallmarked in London in 1976 by Garrard & Co., this stunning Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Model of a Stag, is realistically cast and chased, and stands on a marble base. The stag model on the base measures a very impressive 21.5"(55cm) tall, by 18"(45.5cm) wide, by 8.25"(21cm) deep.
£32,975
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Hallmarked In 1925
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
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Hallmarked In 1877
Hallmarked in London in 1877 by Barnard Brothers, this incredible, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Wall Charger, is a rare to find example of the 'Warwick Charger', which matches the design of the famous 'Warwick Vase' found in 1771 at Hadrians Villa in Tripoli. The wall charger is richly decorated with Bacchic ornament in the traditional Roman style. The wall charger measures 25"(64cm) in diameter, and weighs an impressive 208.3 troy ounces.
£39,975
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Hallmarked In 1887
Hallmarked in London in 1887 by R. & S. Garrard, this stunning pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coolers, are in the naturalistic taste, with the bases and rims designed to look like coral, and the handles made as oak leaves and branches. Each wine cooler measures 12"(30cm) tall, by 10.5"(27cm) in diameter, and together they weigh a very impressive 255.8 troy ounces.
£64,750
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Hallmarked In 1804
Hallmarked in London in 1804 by Joseph Preedy, this remarkable pair of Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coolers are richly decorated, featuring a sculptural Bacchanalian frieze depicting the thiasus (the procession which followed Bacchus) and amongst the figures both Bacchus and his drunken foster Father (and tutor) Silenus. The bases are fluted with the underside of the coolers decorated with chased vines and leaves, and the tops decorated with cast grape and vine swags. This incredible pair of coolers are one of a group of 4 known slightly varying designs made by either Joseph Preedy or William Pitts between 1800-1810 (Pitts & Preedy were Partners from 1791-1799), with each example produced featuring the same frieze but with differing borders. Each wine cooler measures 10.5"(27cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) in diameter. Together the pair weigh a very impressive 154 troy ounces. The collars are not hallmarked, but are original.
£75,950
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