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Nothing sets off a dining table setting or a display cabinet more than a beautiful selection of antique silver items, freshly polished and full of s…

Nothing sets off a dining table setting or a display cabinet more than a beautiful selection of antique silver items, freshly polished and full of sparkle.

As specialists in antique silver, our enormous collection of items includes everything from antique silver kitchen and dining sets, such as silver jugs, sugar bowls, silver cruets and of course silver tea sets and coffee sets, through to more varied sterling silver items, including such things as silver cigarette holders, silver tankards and silver biscuit barrels.

Across the Ages but Never Losing Its Shine - Antique Silver

Many of the antique silver items we offer for sale date back several centuries and we have items such as antique silver salt cellars from the George III period or a 19th century antique silver cup and cover from Ireland. Silver claret jugs are another popular item which are always in demand and, leaving food and drink to one side for a moment, we also have the occasional antique silver scent bottle on offer too.

Great Antique Silver from Great Names in History

We also have some fine work from renowned 18th and early 19th century silversmiths such as Paul Storr and Hester Bateman. Their work is sought after and in demand but we always try to have a choice of pieces available for the discerning customer to view and consider as a purchase.

If you are looking for a particular piece - by a particular maker perhaps - you should register for our free alerts. These useful alerts will inform you when a new item is listed in the category(s) of your choice so if you want to know about a newly acquired Hester Bateman piece, for example, be sure to register for these free alerts.

We’ll Help You To Find the Antique Silver Pieces You Are Looking For

We do hold a considerable amount of antique silver in one form or another but it does move in and out of stock quite quickly as there are many collectors scanning our website and browsing in the showrooms on a regular basis so we really do urge you to check this category - or visit our premises - as regularly as you can and find that silver item you are looking for.

Our Antique Silver Experts Are On Hand To Answer Your Questions

If you can make a visit and see our range of antique silver, then that is the best option, but we know that many people cannot. It is for their convenience that we offer to answer any questions you might have if you contact us by telephone or email. Please quote the item number you are interested in so that we can avoid any confusion.

We make a point of providing a gallery of photographs with every item that we offer for sale on this website so that you can see for yourself, in detail, the condition and other details of the item. Please also be sure to check the dimensions data that is provided so you are not disappointed when the item arrives at your home.

Your Newly Acquired Antique Silver Items Delivered to your Door

Speaking of which - for those who are not able to visit us in person - we do offer a worldwide packing and delivery service. Please contact us for a shipping quotation if you live outside of the mainland UK. Those who do live in mainland UK - you can benefit from free of charge delivery on any items you may wish to purchase.

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Ref: A5303
Antique Rare Georgian Sterling Silver Teapot by Paul Storr 1830 19th Century

Antique Rare Georgian Sterling Silver Teapot by Paul Storr 1830 19th Century

This is an exceptional and very rare antique English George IV sterling silver teapot by the world famous silversmith, Paul Storr,  bearing hallmarks for Paul Storr and dated 1830.   This splendid teapot is of a delightful lobed melon shape and is profusely chased with half ribbed fluting decoration with a short fluted scroll spout and leaf-capped handle on shaped foot, with hinged cover with a decorative compressed finial, stamped Storr & Mortimer 188 to the base.   It features an exceptional novelty leaf capped handle with striking details, proving the silversmith's exceptional mastery in the creation of unique and luxurious silverware - Paul Storr never tired of adding detail to create a true piece of artwork.    The underside side of the teapot, as well as the lid, bear full hallmarks: the Lion passant for sterling silver, the leopard head for London, the letter 'P' for 1830 and the maker's marks 'PS' for Paul Storr.   Ivory insulators, APHA exemption certificate J7N3KNHB.   There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is sure to make it a treasured piece by any discerning collector. Condition: In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.  

Dimensions in cm:

Height 14 x Width 28.5 x Depth 17

Weight 22.5 troy oz

Dimensions in inches:

Height 5 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 7 inches

Weight 0.70 kg

£4,500.00
Ref: 06397x
Antique Sterling Silver George III Tureen by William Bennett 1808 19thC

Antique Sterling Silver George III Tureen by William Bennett 1808 19thC

This is a beautiful antique English George III sterling silver tureen and lid, with hallmarks for London 1808 and the makers mark WB for William Bennett. The tureen is beautiful in its simplicity. There is an engraved crest and a fabulous coat of arms which I have had researched: The Marital Arms of Families of Birchall and Hayne   The arms as engraved upon this George III English Sterling Silver Tureen by William Bennett hallmarked London 1808 are those of Birchall impaling Hayne.  These armorial bearings denote the marshalling of a marital coat showing on the dexter (the heraldic right on the left as you view the piece) the arms of the husband and on the sinister (the heraldic left on the right as you view it) the arms of the wife.  These armorial bearings may be blazoned as follows: Arms: (on the dexter)                        Argent on a chevron between three cross crosslets fitchy sable as many fleurs de lis of the first (for Birchall) (on the sinister)                       Or on a fess gules three bezants in chief a greyhound courant proper (for Hayne) Crest:                                       A lion rampant azure supporting a tree vert (for Birchall) Upon the balance of probability and without any evidence to the contrary these armorial bearings commemorate the marriage of an unnamed gentleman of the Birchall family who hailed from the Counties of Chester and Stafford to an unnamed daughter of a family of the Hayne family around the date of the manufacture and hallmarking of this particular piece.  It is supposed that the Birchalls took their name from Birchill in the County of Cheshire this being the original spelling of the name. The style of the engraving of both arms and crest are contemporary with the date cited.  It is a lovely piece which would be appreciated by both collectors and those who would like to use it at their next dinner party. Condition: In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.  

Dimensions in cm:

Height 28 x Width 40 x Depth 24 & Weight 67 troy oz

Dimensions in inches:

Height 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 4 inches x Depth 9 inches & Weight 2.08 kg

£4,750.00
Ref: A2383a
Antique Paul Storr George III Sterling Silver Salver 1811 19th Century

Antique Paul Storr George III Sterling Silver Salver 1811 19th Century

This is a wonderful English antique George III sterling silver 10 inch salver, by the world famous silversmith Paul Storr. It has clear hallmarks for London 1811 and the makers mark of Paul Storr. It is typical of his work with the raised gadrooned rim with anthemion on shells and with anthemion at intervals, on four fabulous foliate bracket feet. The salver is engraved with a crest and motto and the underside is later engraved Charlotte J. Parke from C. J. Parke, March 1893' The centre is engraved with a crest above a  motto 'True and Fast' and I have researched this crest: The Crest of Parke The crest as engraved upon this George III English Sterling Silver Footed Salver by Paul Storr hallmarked London 1811 is that of the family of Parke. It may be blazoned as follows: Crest: A stag’s head couped sable holding in the mouth a key or Motto: True and fast The family of Parke originally hailed from the County of Cumberland in the northeast of England1 later settling in the County of Dorset at Henbury House, Sturminster Marshal, near Wimborne. Given the evidence of the inscription found on the underside of the salver ‘Charlotte J. Parke from C. J. Parke, March 1893’ it was undoubtedly at one time in the possession of Charles Joseph Parke (died 9th March 1893) of Henbury House aforesaid and gifted to Charlotte Josephine Parke (baptised 4th January 1857 died 2nd January 1941) his third daughter by his wife, Ellen Mary Ethelston. I would venture the following hypothesis that the salver was bequeathed to Charlotte in her father’s will that was granted probate at London on the 20th May 1893. The ‘March 1893’ of the inscription acts as a remembrance of the month of the death of her father. It was noted that Charlotte’s father left an estate worth some £66,892, 19 shillings and one pence, a very considerable sum in the last decade of the 19th Century and even thereafter. Charlotte never married and was living at the time of her death at The Coppice, Sixpenny Handley in the County of Dorset. Her will was proved for probate at Llandudno on the 25th March 1941. She left an estate worth £18,866, 10 shillings and 4 pence. Again, a comfortable sum in 1941. See the photo of Henbury House, Sturminster Marshal, near Wimborne, Co. Dorset. The former seat of the Parke family. The house was destroyed by fire, the remains of which were demolished in the 1990's. There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is sure to make it a treasured piece by any discerning collector.   Condition: In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.  

Dimensions in cm:

Height 2 x Width 26.5 x Depth 26.5

Weight 0.69 kg

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 inch x Width 10 inches x Depth 10 inches

Weight 1.5 lbs

£3,750.00

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