Regions

English sterling silver sealing wax cylinder, seal, match and taperstick safe with striker and taper stick holder by Samuel Jacob having a full set of London Hallmarks for 1896. This scarce and desirable combination sealing wax tool has a long chamber for the sealing wax with a domed V notched topped hinged cap having a man in 16th Century attire as a finial. The short chamber for the matches and tapersticks has a flat topped hinged cap used as a seal, with the initials LIG. The cylinder rests on two elongated ball feet and the striker is on the cylinder atop the short match chamber. The nozzle for the mini taperstick sits just behind the striker. The body of the cylinder has bands ofalternating scroll and floral and swirling fluted Repousse decorations. Both hinges are clean and tight and both caps open and close properly and securely. Weighing 38 grams or 1.2 ozs. Troy, this superb cylinder is 9 1/4" long and 1/2" in diameter. It would make the perfect gift for the person who has almost everything. Monogrammed, if the seal initials would be considered a monogram, as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver and Baleen whalebone toddy or punch ladle, date marked for London 1900. The handle floated, making it easier to retrieve the ladle when dropped in the punch. This handsome ladle is 16" long, weighing 65 grams or 2.1 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver 18th Century meat skewer by Thomas Northcote, with a full set of London Hallmarks for 1786. This elegant and useful George III skewer has a nicely done Lion′s Head erased Crest over the inscribed family name: Morris and is 11 1/4" long, weighing 92 grams or 3 ozs. Troy. Crested and inscribed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver meat skewer by Samuel Godbehere, Edward Wigan and James Boult, with a full set of London Hallmarks for 1803. This elegant and useful George III skewer has a nicely done Armed Fist grasping a Crescent Crest and is 13" long, weighing 96 grams or 3.1 ozs. Troy. Crested as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Scottish sterling silver stuffing spoon by William Marshall having a full set of Edinburgh Hallmarks for 1804 and the Anderson family crest surmounted by the Latin motto: Pro Bello Vel Pace or Prepared for War and Peace. We have a pair of these available. The price is for one spoon. Each spoon has the same Crest and Monogram and the same Y Date mark for 1804. The crest, which depicts an upright sword surrounded by a Laurel wreath, is above an ornate, period monogram: TAA. This handsome, useful and important legacy of the Anderson family is 12" long and weighs 98 grams or 3.2 ozs. Troy. Inscribed, monogrammed and crested as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English Stuffing spoon in a Feather Edge pattern by Frederick Elkington, having a full set of Birmingham Hallmarks for 1873. This heavy, useful and attractive spoon has a Badger family crest and is 12 7/8" long, weighing 191 grams or 6.1 ozs. Troy. Crested as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver swing handle sweet meat basket by Samuel Herbert and Company having a full set of London Hallmarks for 1762. The ornate, cast floral and scroll open work handle has a Lion Passant Hallmark and a conforming cast paw foot circular base. This special basket is 5 1/2" in diameter, 2" tall to the rim, 5" tall to the top of the handle, weighing 200 grams or 6.4 ozs. Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English Georgian sterling silver 18th Century hot water urn, date marked for 1775 London. This handsome urn is 22 1/2" tall and weighs 2860 grams or 92 ozs Troy. With its attenuated body, high looped handles, and beaded borders, this urn epitomizes the elegance and restraint characteristic of Neoclassical styling. Popular throughout Europe in the latter eighteenth century. The excellent original condition with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver soup ladle with Stork in a crown crest, made by Richard Crossley, date marked for London 1786. This elegant soup ladle is 13 1/4" long and weighs 190 grams or 6.1 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver BRANDY bottle label, tag or ticket by Atkin Bros date marked for Sheffield 1910. This handsome Brandy label is 1 3/4" long, 1 3/4" wide and weighs 10 grams . The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver SHERRY bottle label, tag or ticket by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson date marked for London 1792. This handsome Sherry label is 1 34/4" long, 7/8" wide and weighs 9 grams . The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English Georgian sterling silver BRANDY bottle label, tag or ticket by William Bateman I date marked for London 1817. This handsome Brandy label is 1 3/4" long, 7/8" wide and weighs 10 grams. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver HOLLANDS bottle label, tag or ticket by Joseph Willmore date marked for Birmingham 1807. This handsome Hollands label is 1 5/8" long, 1" wide and weighs 6 grams. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver MADEIRA bottle label, tag or ticket by William Bateman I date marked for London 1821. This handsome Madeira label is 1 5/8" long, 1" wide and weighs 11 grams. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English Georgian sterling silver RUM bottle label, tag or ticket by William Cunningham I date marked for Edinburgh 1813. This handsome Rum label is 1 5/8" long, 7/8" wide and weighs 9 grams. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver child′s mug or Christening cup by William Ker(r) Reid of Newcastle, with a full set of London Hallmarks for 1851. This lovely Repousse floral mug sits on an ornate, foliate circular, shaped base and has a double reverse C scroll handle. William Ker(r) Reid Son of Christian Ker-Reid (of Newcastle) free by redemption 2 November 1814. First mark entered as plateworker, in partnership with Joseph Cradock (q.v.) 8 June 1812. Address: 67 Leather Lane. Moved before 19 August 1819, to 3 Carey Street, Lincoln′s Inn Fields. Second mark (two sizes), 19 August 1819. Third mark, 24 September 1824. Fourth mark alone as plateworker, 8 November 1825. Address: 5 Bream′s Buildings, Chancery Lane. Fifth mark, 21 February 1826. Sixth (three sizes), 3 May 1828. Elected Livery, April 1818. His son William Ker Jr., was apprenticed to him 1846, and another Edward, Free by patrimony 1844. William Sr died 1 February 1868. The front of the mug has an ornate Repousse scroll and foliate cartouche containing the ornate, period script monogram: EB. Weighing 139 grams or 4.5 ozs. Troy, this elegant and very desirable mug is 3 5/8" tall, 2 3/4" in diameter and 4" across the handle. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver Arts and Crafts napkin Ring By Richard Burbridge for Harrod′s Stores, with a full set of London Hallmarks for 1912. This early Burbridge napkin ring has applied rope borders and is 1 7/8" in diameter and 1 1/4" tall, weighing 28 grams. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver sugar tongs likely by Thomas Woodhouse, c.1760. These attractive and unusual sugar tongs have open work scroll handles and shell bowls. The bow has a period script monogram AC plus a later inscription Anne 1856. Weighing 36 grams or 1.2 ozs. Troy, these desirable tongs are 5 1/2" long. Inscribed and monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver pap boat, London 18th Century having a partially rubbed set of London Hallmarks. The side of the boat has a crest of a raised armed fist holding a spike topped with a Cross pattée. This elegant boat measures 4 3/4" long, 2 3/4" wide and weighs 51 grams or 1.6 ozs Troy. The very good original condition and detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver tes caddy spoon with Hog′s Head Crest and Motto: Virtus Post Funera Vivit, (Virtue Lives After Death,)London 1825 William Chawner II. This handsome spoon measures 4" long and 16 grams. The excellent original condition and clear detail, no repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver tea caddy spoon London William Bateman II, 1837. This handsome spoon measures 3 3/4" long and weighs 15 grams. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed W in an ornate period script, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver tea caddy spoon with beautiful engraving on the handle, Birmingham 1802, Thomas Willmore. This beautiful spoon measures 2 5/8" long and weighs 5 grams. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Scottish sterling silver tea caddy spoon sterling silver, Edinborough date marked for 1844. This beautiful spoon measures 3" long and weighs 11 grams. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver tea caddy spoon, date marked for 1806, London. This elegant tea caddy spoon measures 2 3/4" long and weighs 9 grams. The excellent original condition, monogrammed DAL in an ornate period script, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver tea caddy spoon, Brittania mark, Birmingham 1912. This elegant spoon measures 3 1/2" long and weighs 11 grams. The excellent original condition, no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver tea caddy spoon date marked for London 1833. This elegant spoon with shell bowl measures 3 3/8" longand weighs 11 grams. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver tea caddy spoon by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham date marked for 1827. This elegant caddy spoon/shovel measures 3 3/8" long and weighs 10 grams. The excellent original condition, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver open salts pair by Robert Hennell II, each having a full set of London Hallmarks for 1833. Reminiscent of salts made 100 years earlier by Paul de Lamerie, each of these magnificent salts has a body with applied Acanthus leaves having chased and engraved shell and scroll decorations in between. These ornate bodies sit on conforming acanthus leaf circular base and have scalloped edge Gadroon rims. Each is graced with a well executed Crown Lion surmounted crest, as pictured. Certainly no one can fault Hennell for getting inspiration for his design for these salts from Paul de Lamerie regarded by the Victoria and Albert Museum as the greatest Silversmith of all time. Each of these special salts is 2 1/4" tall, 3 3/4" in diameter and the pair weigh a substantial 419 grams or 13.5 ozs. Troy. Crested as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The price is for the pair.

English sterling silver gilt surprise egg by Stuart Devlin, 1968. The attractive textured cover opens to reveal three sprung enameled flowers. Hallmarked for London 1968 with makers mark SD It measures 2 3/4" tall, 2" in diameter and weighs 168 grams or 5.4 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English George II sterling silver Rococo soup ladle by John Spackman II, having a full set of London Hallmarks for 1738. This elegant and truly rare ladle has an ornate cast handle with a steer crown crest (wear to the crest) on a Rococo floral, shell and scroll handle. As can be seen from the pictures, the design on the back compliments but differs from the from design. The swirling fluted shell bowl adds to the appeal of this special piece. Weighing 213 grams or 6.8 ozs. Troy, this wonderful ladle is 13 1/2 " long, with a bowl 3 5/8" in diameter. Inscribed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.