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A silversmith is still called a silversmith. This term refers to a kind of metalworker who designs objects from silver. Find a broad range of silver decorative objects as well as sterling silver jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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Top Quality English Solid Silver Tea Caddy By Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co.
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
A truly exceptional Edwardian tea caddy in Adam style standing on three hoof feet and beautifully decorated with three Ram's heads, swags and Acanthus leaves.
The silver is fully ha...
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Antique Early 1900s British Adam Style Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Oval antique sterling silver gallery tray
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Lovely antique silver gallery tray with a boat-shaped and hand pierced gallery, decorated with intricate stylised scrolling foliage and flowers. The border features a pretty applied ...
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Antique 1890s Victorian Tray Tables
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Antique English Sterling Silver Letter Clip-Hunting, 1911
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and rare desk-top letter clip, perfect for the Hunting or Equestrian devotee, the quality exceptional. Ready to dress the finest of desks.
It is of course the crossed h...
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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George V Sterling Silver Tray by Goldsmiths
Silversmiths 1910
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co., this elegant, antique, George V, sterling silver tray features shaped corners, applied handles, and a reeded border...
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Vintage 1910s English Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare 20th Century Mahogany Dressing Table with Electrical Lights
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A remarkable ladies dressing table made by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. of London for his Highness Nawab Sir Sadiq Mohammed Khan Abbasi the V of Bahawalpur.
Constructed in mahogany in the form of a kneehole desk with a modesty screen, rising from Chippendale style carved bracket feet, the banks of pedestals fitted with lockable faux drawers to the left, concealing a safe, and drawers to the right, fitted with ormolu chased swan neck handles; the lockable and hinged panelled top rising to reveal an adjustable triptych bevelled dressing mirror, with provisions for a pair of scallop shaded electrical lights, and having an enclosed body, fitted with an array of cut-glass unguent bottles, all with silver tops, Hall marked for 1929/30, enamelled with an Art Deco design, and bearing wonderfully detailed portraits of His Highness in regal dress...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Ormolu
Large and heavy Victorian sterling silver Monteith bowl made in 1900
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1900 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Bowl, is in the Monteith design, with a shaped rim, and cas...
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver


