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Shop antique English silver, antique silverware and sterling silver from one of the UK's premier furniture dealers. This category of our website…

Shop antique English silver, antique silverware and sterling silver from one of the UK's premier furniture dealers. This category of our website is an important one and is very special to us. Items of superb craftsmanship made from sterling silver and silver plate feature prominently on our website and in our physical showroom which is located in north London, UK and which has many antique silver items on show at any one time and is well worth a visit.

Antique Silverware From Many Periods

We specialise in antique English silver and silver plate items from many different periods English history, such as the George III, Edwardian, Victorian and Art Deco periods. We feature products from leading and highly sought after makers, for example we usually have in stock antique sterling silver tea sets, pots, dishes and many other items of antique silverware from renowned English silversmiths such as Paul Storr and Hester Bateman.

Silverware also makes a lovely gift, so browse our range of antique silver and silver plated photo frames, clocks, letter openers, bookmarks, key rings, and other smaller silver items to find that perfect present.

Antique Silver Claret Jugs, Ewers & Flagons

Why not give your drinks cabinet a bit of flair by adding a sterling silver claret jug, ewer or flagon from one of the many famous English silversmiths that we feature which include William Hutton, Walker & Hall, John & Edward Barnard and many more?

Antique Silver Candlesticks

Antique Candlesticks are another popular item frequently made from sterling silver and carrying relevant hallmarks for the year of manufacture as well as the maker’s mark.

Antique Silver Tea & Coffee Sets

Often available with their original wooden storage boxes, we almost always have a good selection of tea and coffee sets available in sterling silver or silver plate from well known makers such as Martin Hall.

If you are looking for top quality antique silverware take some time to check out the products listed under this category and study the extensive galleries of photographs that we supply

If you see an antique silver item for sale and would like to see it in person then a visit to our north London showroom is a must. But if you cannot visit and collect the item you want in person, please rest assured that our specialist teams will pack it carefully and ship it to almost any destination worldwide.

We would however ask you to obtain a shipping quotation before making a purchase, quoting the unique reference number on the item’s description page. If you are located in the UK mainland you will be pleased to discover that we can ship your purchases to you free of charge.

Our large North London showroom is open to the public for viewing every weekday between 10am and 5pm and if weekdays are a problem for you then please also be aware that we open occasionally on Saturdays so that you can see the antique silver items you are interested in. Please see the homepage of this website for our current opening hours, including up-to-date Saturday opening arrangements as we do not open on Saturday every week.

You don’t need an appointment to come and view our range of antique silver or other items but if you need to speak to one of our in house experts then it is worth calling in advance to make sure that there is someone on hand to answer your questions and help you when you make your visit.

Our north London showrooms are very easy to find and are conveniently located close to public transport links, including Manor House tube station, which is on the Piccadilly Line and which is just a stone’s throw away from us. You will often find many examples of silverware, sterling silver and silver plate but if you are travelling to see a particular item please call first to make sure that it is still available for viewing as we would not want you to make a wasted journey.

If you cannot visit the showroom and you have questions about any of our silver items or any of our other antique and collectable pieces then you are always welcome to contact us by telephone or email using the contact details found at the top of every product description page.

Please also be sure to quote the unique item reference number when contacting us in order to avoid confusion as we stock many items that are similar and could be mistaken for one another.

Please also be sure to check our notes as to the condition and dimensions of the item you wish to buy before purchasing to ensure that it meets with your expectations and that it will fit into the space you have in mind for it.

We would ask you please to also study carefully the gallery of photographs that we provide with each item description in order to fully satisfy yourself as to its condition. If in doubt please contact us for an appraisal of the piece in question.

Finally, please remember to sign up for our free new item notification service which ensures that we will send to you weekly notifications of any fresh arrivals that appear in your categories of interest, giving you an edge over our other customers when you are looking for items which are in great demand. Please click HERE to receive these notifications. After all, you don’t want to miss finding the antique silver item that you’ve been searching for and which may not come up for sale again in the future!

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Ref: A4448
Antique Art Deco Drakes D6 Silver Plated Beef Carving Trolley C1930

Antique Art Deco Drakes D6 Silver Plated Beef Carving Trolley C1930

A magnificent and rare fully restored antique Art Deco silver plate  serving cart, circa 1930 in date.  Serve your roast beef in style!! This stunning trolley is suitable for serving cooked meats such as roast beef, lamb, and turkey. It features a vented silver plated locking retractable revolving dome which opens to a detachable well and water tank over 2  spirit burners. The water tank has two recesses with containers for gravy or vegetables, as well as an aluminium carving board. It has a vented screw knob for filling the tank with water  and for vapour or steam to escape. The sides are fitted with handles and a detachable plate holder, set upon an oval walnut  cabriole leg base.   The middle shelf is fitted with an oval silver plated utensil tray and the whole is mounted on four rubberized wheels. This superb piece was crafted by perhaps London's finest silversmith of the time, Drakes Silversmiths of Brewer Street, London W1. It is a Drakes model, D6, No: 329 and bears the silver plated label. It is one of the most desirable models they made, with the revolving dome, which makes it very easy to use. This truly exceptional piece is offered in superb fully restored overall condition. Provenance: Executive Chef John Williams, The Ritz,  150 Piccadilly, London. Condition: In really excellent condition  having been beautifully repolished in our workshops, the silver plated parts have all been beautifully replated by a top London silversmith, please see photos for confirmation.  

Dimensions in cm:

Height 110 x Width 93 x Depth 68

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 foot, 7 inches x Width 3 feet, 1 inch x Depth 2 foot, 3 inches

£9,250.00
Ref: A4385
Antique Rare Georgian Sterling Silver Teapot by Paul Storr 1812 19th Century

Antique Rare Georgian Sterling Silver Teapot by Paul Storr 1812 19th Century

This is an exceptional and very rare antique English George III sterling silver teapot by the world famous silversmith, Paul Storr, 1810 in date.    This splendid teapot is of a delightful shape and it is profusely chased with half ribbed fluting decoration. It is further embellished with wonderful foliate and shell motifs around the body and on the spout with stunning gadrooned shaped borders to the top of the teapot and the base. The remarkable quality flush hinged lid is also beautifully surmounted by a delightful round finial.   It features an exceptional novelty reptilian 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 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 'R' for 1812 and the maker's marks 'PS' for Paul Storr.     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 16 x Width 28 x Depth 18

Weight 1.12 kg

Dimensions in inches:

Height 6 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 7 inches

Weight 2.5 lbs

£7,750.00
Ref: 01355
Vintage English Silver Plate & Cut Glass Epergne Centrepiece Set 20th C

Vintage English Silver Plate & Cut Glass Epergne Centrepiece Set 20th C

This extravagant new silver plate and glass epergne centrepiece set has been manufactured in the Victorian style in London. This silver centrepiece set is silver on copper and comprises the following pieces: A silver plate cut glass centrepiece with a large cut glass bowl in the centre surrounded by four small cut glass bowls A pair of silver plate compotes with attendant cut glass bowls An impressive and large silver plate three section mirrored plateau with a fret gallery in the classic English style. This is a wonderful English silver centrepiece set which will add a touch of glamour to any dining experience. It is in excellent condition as can be seen from the photographs in our gallery. Please take a few moments to look at these so you can appreciate the fine workmanship of this lovely silver plate and glass epergne centrepiece set. See more beautiful antique silver items here. Seeing this Silver Plate and Glass Epergne Centrepiece Set in Person It's a good idea to see fine items such as this in-person. With this thought please try to visit our North London display room to scrutinize this silver centrepiece set, together with our large assortment of other silver articles and other ornamental tems that we have available. If you intend to make a special trip, please contact us first to make sure that this silver centrepiece set is still available. Remember to provide us the item reference number shown above when getting in contact so we know which of our many silver and glass products you are talking about. Regent Antiques - Showroom Opening Hours: Our London warehouse is open Mon to Fri 10am – 5pm for you to look at this silver centrepiece set. We also open sometimes on a Saturday – but kindly call beforehand prior to making the journey on a Saturday as we do not want you to be disappointed. If You Want More Information To find out more about this silver centrepiece set and to get advice about any requests you might have, please don't hesitate to call our in-house antiques experts on the telephone number provided above. When calling please reference the item number, shown above, so we can recognize which of our many wonderful silver items you would like to talk about. Shipping, Delivery and Returns You are considering purchasing a first-class piece of silver. It will require skilled packing and transport so that it gets to your place securely and safely. We can send this silver centrepiece set to practically any destination globally and we will be delighted to take care of the packaging for you. However, please do call or email for a transportation quotation first, before selecting this silver centrepiece set so that we can fully meet your transportation specifications. We ship completely at zero cost to any mainland UK address. If you are not happy with the item one you receive it, we offer a 14-day money back pledge in conformity with the Distance Selling Regulations. You will be responsible for for the return shipping fees for this silver centrepiece set, unless we have inaccurately explained the product in some material way and you do not receive the article as outlined. You must return the piece in its original package and state. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the United Kingdom. Some Guidelines on Purchasing Antique, Vintage and Second-Hand Silver Shopping for antique and second-hand silver is a massive subject which encompasses work by some of the most distinguished master goldsmiths who were globally renowned designers in their own right down to the most utilitarian and common of machine made ordinary household wares. In wondering about obtaining this silver centrepiece set we are pleased to offer a few recommendations that may help you make up your mind on what is most useful for you. Highly treasured for thousands of years, silver has distinctive attributes that have made it both striking and collectible and this is why many people have accumulated and made use of it in a plethora of different forms. There is a significant range of antique, vintage and second-hand silver out there available today today. So how do you know what to buy? The leading general guideline is that it is best to buy what you like. Give some focus to precisely why you like this silver centrepiece set and if it speaks to your artistic sense then why procrastinate? Authorities always say that you should target the very best you can afford, and this does not automatically mean the earliest or indeed the biggest. Do take the opportunity to learn about the makers and the designs that appeal to you and this helps you recognize the path you need to take to build up a wonderful silver collection. If you appreciate a particular piece of silver such as this silver centrepiece set you will want to display it to friends and family and your happiness will pass to them too. A key question is the condition of a silver item and how much renovation work has taken place. When picking out silver antiques that are over 200 years old they should have what is called a 'patina' which is a combination of the colour and the wear. You cannot expect an old silver piece to look like it just emerged from the workshop - if it actually does then it has most likely been considerably restored which is not a positive thing for a piece of antique silver. Try to remember that in the silver antiques world a touch of restoration is acceptable where a small ding or dent may be meticulously eliminated. But be mindful of over plating, lead or silver solder, repaired seams, holes, erased inscriptions, patches and later additions or ornaments. All of these are unacceptable for a piece of fine antique silver. Happily here at Regent Antiques we are vigilant and supply only the finest unblemished silver pieces and where something like re-plating has been done we will inform you. We always provide you with ample photos of our silver pieces so you can see specifically what condition they are in. Do take a few minutes to look at the images for this silver centrepiece set to satisfy yourself of its condition. If you have any points about it you are always very welcome to call or email us. We will be delighted to put your mind at rest about the condition of this silver centrepiece set. Remember that silver tarnishes and you will have to care for it by polishing it moderately frequently. It's a wise course of action to clean it with a long term polish and then then try to exhibit it in a relatively airtight showcase if this is appropriate. This will keep it glistening for the greatest possible time. If you look after it well this silver centrepiece set will basically last forever.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 36 x Width 60 x Depth 60 - Centrepiece

Height 26 x Width 28 x Depth 28 - Comport

Height 5 x Width 136 x Depth 47 - Plateau

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 2 inches x Width 2 feet x Depth 2 feet - Centrepiece

Height 10 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 11 inches - Comport

Height 2 inches x Width 4 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 foot, 6 inches - Plateau

£5,250.00
Ref: 01356
Vintage English Silver Plate Cut Glass Epergne Centrepiece 20th C

Vintage English Silver Plate Cut Glass Epergne Centrepiece 20th C

This is a new English silver plate epergne centerpiece with cut glass bowls made in the Victorian style. With a large central cut glass bowl surrounded with four small cut glass bowls it is sure to become a talking point at any dinner party. Made from silver on copper it is in excellent condition as can be seen from the images in our photo gallery. Please take a few moments to review these photos to see this for yourself. Visit our Showroom To View This Silver Plate Epergne Centrepiece It's a really good idea to view items face to face. Keeping this in mind please try to come to our North London showroom to view and check this silver plate epergne centrepiece, together with our extended variety of other silver plate pieces and other decorative silver products that we have available. If you aim to make a special journey to see this silver plate epergne, please phone first to see that this silver plate epergne centrepiece is still available and has not been sold. Remember to be sure to provide us the item reference number provided above when getting in touch so we know which of our numerous articles you are referring to. Regent Antiques - Display Room Opening Hours Our London warehouse is open Mon to Fri 10am – 5pm for you to see this silver plate epergne centrepiece. We also open sometimes on Saturdays – but kindly call ahead of time ahead of making the visit on a Saturday as we do not want you to be let down. In Order to Get Some More Detail To understand more about this silver plate epergne centrepiece and so as to get advice about any queries you might have, kindly to contact our in-house antiques experts on the phone number shown above. When calling please state the item number, shown above, so we can identify which silver product you desire to consider. Transportation, Delivery and Returns You are considering a fantastic piece of silver. It requires skilled packing and transport so that it arrives at your location securely and safely. We can ship this silver plate epergne centrepiece to almost any location in the world and we will be glad to deal with the packaging for you, but kindly do call or email for a shipping quotation first, before selecting this silver plate epergne centrepiece so that we can fully meet your delivery wishes. We ship totally at zero cost to any mainland UK location. If you are not satisfied with the product, we offer a 14-day money back pledge in compliance with the Distance Selling Regulations. You will be accountable for the return shipping fees for this silver plate epergne centrepiece, unless we have mistakenly explained the item in some crucial way and you do not obtain the article as described. You must return the piece in its original package and condition. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the United Kingdom. Some Tips on Buying Antique, Vintage and Second-Hand Silver Buying antique and second-hand silver is a enormous field which encompasses craftsmanship by some of the finest master goldsmiths who were globally renowned designers in their own right down to the most utilitarian and routine of machine-made plain household products. In pondering selecting this silver plate epergne centrepiece we are pleased to offer a some ideas that can help you come to a decision on what is best for you. Highly treasured for thousands of years, silver has special properties that have made it both striking and collectible and that is why people have amassed and used it in a plethora of different forms. There is a huge number of antique, vintage and second-hand silver available available today today. So how do you know what to go for? The foremost suggestion is that you must obtain what you actually like. Give some attention to precisely why you like this silver plate epergne centrepiece and if it appeals to your artistic feeling then why procrastinate? Specialists always say that you should opt for the very best you can afford, and this does not inevitably mean the earliest or indeed the largest. Do take your time to learn about the makers and the designs that charm you and this will help you determine the direction you need to go to build up a remarkable silver collection. If you really love a particular piece of silver such as this silver plate epergne centrepiece you will want to display it to friends and family and your pleasure will translate to them too. A key question is the condition of a silver item and how much renovation work has occurred. When selecting silver antiques that are over 200 years old they should have what is called a 'patina' which is a combination of the colour and the wear. You cannot expect an old silver article to appear as if it just came from the workshop - if it really does then it has most likely been heavily restored which is not a good thing for a piece of antique silver. Keep in mind that in the silver antiques world a tad of restoration is tolerable where a small ding or dent may be cautiously removed. But be weary of over plating, lead or silver solder, repaired seams, holes, erased inscriptions, patches and later enhancements or ornaments. All of these are unacceptable for a piece of great antique silver. Fortunately here at Regent Antiques we are cautious and provide only the finest unblemished silver pieces and if things like re-plating has taken place we will inform you. We always present ample photographs of our silver items so you can see particularly what condition they are in. Do take a couple of seconds to look at the pictures for this silver plate epergne centrepiece to satisfy yourself of its condition. If you have any thoughts about it you are always very welcome to call or email us. We will be delighted to put your mind at rest about the condition of this silver plate epergne centrepiece. Take note that silver tarnishes and you will have to look after it by polishing it relatively frequently. It's a good idea to clean it with a long term polish and then then try to show it in a relatively airtight showcase if you're able to. This will keep it glistening for the greatest possible time. If you look after it well this silver plate epergne centrepiece will practically last forever.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 35 x Width 63 x Depth 63

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 2 inches x Width 2 feet, 1 inch x Depth 2 feet, 1 inch

£1,785.00
Ref: 01357a
Vintage English Silver Plate Cut Glass Compote Centrepiece 20th C

Vintage English Silver Plate Cut Glass Compote Centrepiece 20th C

This fine silver plate compote centrepiece features a cut glass bowl and made in the Victorian style. Manufactured from silver on copper it stands on square beaded base with four claw feet. Featuring detailed foliate decoration this silver plate compote centrepiece is in excellent condition as can be seen from the photographs in the photograph gallery. Take a few minutes to review these photos to see this fine silver compote centrepiece for yourself and to admire the wonderful workmanship that has gone into this English silver plate piece. Visit our Showroom It's a first-rate idea to consult about items in person. Bearing this in mind please try to attend our North London showroom to view and check this silver plate compote centrepiece, alongside with our broad number of other ornamental silver items that we have in stock. If you are going to make a special journey to see this item, please call first to make sure that this silver plate compote centrepiece is still available and has not been sold. Remember to be certain to provide us the item reference number indicated above when getting in contact so we can identify which of our various objects you are discussing. Regent Antiques - Warehouse Opening Hours Our London warehouse is open Mon to Fri 10am – 5pm for you to view this silver plate compote centrepiece. We also open from time to time on Saturdays – but kindly call ahead of time ahead of making the visit on a Saturday as we do not want you to be let down. To Get Some More Information To discover more about this silver plate compote centrepiece and to be able to get responses to any questions you might have, kindly ring our in-house antiques experts on the telephone number provided above. When contacting us please reference the item number, listed above, so we find out which silver product you wish to discuss. Transport, Delivery and Returns You're looking at a wonderful piece of silver. It will require expert packing and shipping so that it actually gets to your place securely and safely. We can ship this silver plate compote centrepiece to practically any destination around the globe and we will be delighted to manage the packing for you, but please do call or email for a transportation quotation first, before buying this silver plate compote centrepiece so that we can fully meet your transportation specifications. We ship totally free of charge to any mainland UK address. If you are not happy with the product, we offer a 14-day money back assurance in conformity with the Distance Selling Regulations. You will be responsible for the return transportation fees for this silver plate compote centrepiece, unless we have erroneously described the item in some crucial way and you do not receive the item as outlined. You must return the item in its original packing and condition. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the United Kingdom. Some Tips on Acquiring Antique, Vintage and Second-Hand Silver Investing in antique and second-hand silver is a big field which involves work by some of the finest master goldsmiths who were world renowned artists in their own right down to the most functional and routine of machine manufactured everyday domestic items. In considering acquiring this silver plate compote centrepiece we are pleased to supply a few pointers that may help you come to a decision on what is ideal for you. Highly revered for hundreds and hundreds of years, silver has distinct characteristics that have made it both beautiful and valuable and this is why folk have accumulated and made use of it in a myriad of different forms. There is a great volume of antique, vintage and second-hand silver presented available today. So how do you know what to decide on? The first general guideline is that you ought to spend money on what you actually like. Give some consideration to the reason why you like this silver plate compote centrepiece and if it speaks to your artistic sense then why delay? Experts always say that you should buy the very best you can afford, and this does not necessarily mean the earliest or indeed the biggest. Do take a moment to understand the makers and the designs that charm you and this will assist you identify the direction you need to go to build up a great silver collection. If you cherish a particular piece of silver such as this silver plate compote centrepiece you will want to show it to friends and family and your satisfaction will pass to them too. A key matter is the condition of a silver item and how much restoration work has taken place. When picking out silver antiques that are over 200 years old they need to have what is called a 'patina' which is a combination of the colour and the wear. You cannot expect an old silver article to look like it just emerged from the workshop - if it actually does then it has quite possibly been greatly restored which is not ideal for a piece of antique silver. Consider that in the silver antiques world a little bit of restoration is appropriate where a small ding or dent may be very carefully removed. But be mindful of over plating, lead or silver solder, repaired seams, holes, erased inscriptions, patches and later additions or ornaments. All of these are unsatisfactory for a piece of fine antique silver. Thankfully here at Regent Antiques we are attentive and supply only the finest unblemished silver pieces and if something like re-plating has taken place we will tell you. We always give you ample pics of our silver objects so you can see fully what condition they are in. Do take a couple of minutes to look at the photographs for this silver plate compote centrepiece to satisfy yourself of its condition. If you have any uncertainties about it you are always very welcome to call or email us. We will be delighted to put your mind at rest about the condition of this silver plate compote centrepiece. Please keep in mind that silver tarnishes and you will have to care for it by polishing it fairly frequently. It's a wise course of action to clean it with a long term polish and then then try to show it in a fairly airtight cabinet if you're able to. This will keep it gleaming for the greatest possible time. If you look after it well this silver plate compote centrepiece will essentially last forever.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 26 x Width 28 x Depth 28

Dimensions in inches:

Height 10 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 11 inches

£875.00

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