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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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Antique Silver George III Tureen William Bennett 1808 Birchall and Hayne 19th C

Antique Silver George III Tureen William Bennett 1808 Birchall and Hayne 19th C

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

£5,500.00
Ref: A1037
Antique Set of 3 Sterling Silver Candlesticks William Gibson & John Langman 1895

Antique Set of 3 Sterling Silver Candlesticks William Gibson & John Langman 1895

This is a wonderful set of three antique English Victorian sterling silver candlesticks bearing the makers' marks of the renowned silversmiths William Gibson & John Langman, London, and dating 1895.   Each of these splendid classically style candlesticks features an exquisite oval urn-shaped nozzle on stylish knopped and tapering stems.    They retain their original detachable push fit sconces with beautiful reed decoration to the rim.   The attractive oval weighted bases replicate the shaped form of the sconces and are similarly embellished with reed decorations to the edges.   Each candlestick bears the full hallmarks: Lion passant for sterling silver, the lion head for London, the letter 'U' for 1895, the makers' marks 'WG JD' for 'William Gibson & John Langman' as well as the British Registry Design number 'Rd 273055' and a further registration number '11542'.   Provenance: Presented to Ella Sieveking on her marriage. She studied art at the Slade School with Hubert Herkomer and became the first woman Vice President of Morley College, Lambeth.   Add a classic elegant element to your dining experience with these high quality and very tasteful antique candlesticks.   Condition: In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.  

Dimensions in cm:

Height 19 x Width 10 x Depth 8

Dimensions in inches:

Height 7 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 3 inches

£2,150.00

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