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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique 1730 Sterling Silver Waiter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver waiter; an addition to our Georgian dining collection.
This fine antique George II Engli...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1763 Pair of George III Sterling Silver Candlesticks by William Cafe, English
By William Cafe
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an exceptional pair of George III sterling silver candlesticks, meticulously created in 1763 by the skilled silversmith William Café. These candlesticks stand as a testam...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$22,463 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Georgian or Scottish Sterling Silver Beer Pitcher, 18th or 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Georgian or Scottish sterling silver beer pitcher with engraved coat of arms and applied ribbon-shaped decoration by the handle. Most likely 18th century ...
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Scottish Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Set of 3 George III Silver Salvers or Trays, London 1762 by Richard Rugg
By Richard Rugg
Located in Cornwall, GB
A rare set of 3 early George III silver salvers or trays. Consisting of a large salver accompanied by two smaller salvers or waiters. All with intricately cast, pierced gallery borde...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Decorative Antique Sterling Silver Basket Edward Aldridge London 1753
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1753 by Edward Aldridge, this attractive, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Sweetmeat Basket, features slat piercing, rope borders, and a twist handle. The b...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Pair of Antique Sterling Silver Goblets by John Denziloe
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1793 and 1795 by John Denziloe, this handsome, George III, pair of antique sterling silver goblets, are plain in style, and feature gilt interiors. Each goble...
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English Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Fine Pair of 18th Century George III Silver Engraved Open Fret Wine Coasters
By John Hutson
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine pair of 18th century George III silver engraved open fret wine coasters, dated 1786, London.
By John Hutson.
Each with a central engraved roundel incorporating a well depi...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
A Rare George I Sterling Silver
Rat-Tail
Marrow Scoop / Spoon, London 1721
By William Spackman
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare George I sterling silver marrow scoop, showing an elongated bowl at either end of the flattened stem - the heel on the underside of the larger bowl showing a 'rat tail' elemen...
Category
English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of George II Silver Sauce Boats, London, 1737 by Benjamin West
By Benjamin West
Located in Cornwall, GB
These superb silver sauce boats are of the raised circular form with extended pouring lip and applied handle surmounted with a cast acanthus leaf thumbpiece. The body bellied with a ...
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British George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Of Silver Spice Jugs – Mathieu Guillaume, Liège, Circa 1785–1790
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Pair Of Silver Spice Jugs – Mathieu Guillaume, Liège, Circa 1785–1790"
Elegant pair of silver spice casters (or sugar shakers) by the Liège silversmith Mathieu Guillaume, active cir...
Category
Belgian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Pair of Augustin Le Sage George III Sterling Silver Tureens, 18th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A pair of English George III sterling silver sauce tureens by 18th Century London silversmith Augustin Le Sage. The tureens have single scroll hand...
Category
British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest on Stand or Table Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and extremely rare 17th century William and Mary baroque olive oyster chest on stand or 'table box', circa 1675-1690.
The exquisite...
Category
English William and Mary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Olive
A Silver Gilt Engraved Bowl and Matching Cover, Augsburg circa 1700
Located in New York, NY
A superb example of late 17th to early 18th-century German silverwork, this magnificent silver-gilt covered bowl was crafted in Augsburg circa 1700 by the accomplished silversmith Jo...
Category
German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Early German Silver Augsburg Baroque Spice Tower, Hans Jacob Ernst , circa 169
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
One of the earliest spice towers we could find, it is very rare to see judaica
from the 17th century, and this 1690s spice tower is super scarce, a true gem of Baroque silver and ba...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
George lll Solid / Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1769
Located in Bath, GB
A truly elegant example of an eighteenth century English silver tea caddy in beautiful condition given it's over 250 years old.
Fitted with a pull off lid with an acorn shaped finia...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Pair of Entree Dishes, London, 1773
Located in Torino, IT
Hallmarked in London in 1773 by John Deacon, this pair of antique, George III, sterling silver entree dishes are oval shaped with a beaded border and hinged handles. The entree dish ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, Newcastle, 1772
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Newcastle in 1772 by David Crawford, this handsome, George III period, Antique sterling silver tankard, has a tucked in shape, and a domed top.
...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical George III Antique Sterling Silver Tray - Hannam
Crouch 1793
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1793 by Crouch
Hannam, this very handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tray, is plain in style, stan...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine Pair of Mid 18th Century Georgian Sterling Silver Sauce Boats, London 1762
By John Swift
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome and fine pair of early George III sterling silver sauce boats, their spot hammered bellied bodies rising to wavy rims, both their fronts engraved with a Mural Crown, ...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$3,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rococo George III Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, Herne
Butty, London, 1766
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1766 by Lewis Herne & Francis Butty, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, features gadroon borders on the body and lid, and ornate ...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian sterling silver bachelor bullet teapot 1799
Located in Braintree, GB
An Antique Georgian sterling silver bachelor bullet teapot with engraved initial letters ' E & J ' .
Made in England, London, 1799
Maker: William Bottl...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century English George III Period Sterling Silver Goblet, 1783
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality George III period sterling silver wine goblet
London, 1783.
Exceptional engraving on this piece, elegant garlands of acanthus leaf and roses held by quatrefoil rose...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Solid Silver Gilt Dishes Set of 12 - 1780-1811
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent matched set of Georgian solid silver dishes, all fully gilt in a rich gold tone and remaining in great condition.
This set of 12 dishes ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Mustard Pot / Antique Sterling Sliver Seasoning Pot
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Silver mustard pot / Antique sterling sliver seasoning pot
Antique sterling silver mustard / glass lined seasoning pot 1919
Beautifully crafted ant...
Category
British Romantic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Maria Theresa Austria-Habsburg 1780 Silver Coin Letter Opener
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maria Theresa Austria-Habsburg 1780 Silver Coin Letter Opener
The coin is orignal and authentic minted 1780, the blade of the letter opener is sterling silver and hallmarked later a...
Category
Austrian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century English Regency Silver Wine Funnel by Silversmith Edward Farrell
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An interesting silver wine funnel, or strainer, made in Georgian England in the late 18th century and bearing the hallmark 'EF', thought to be Edward Farrell, a master silversmith wo...
Category
English Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Antique Sterling Silver Porringer, London 1733 Gabriel Sleath
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1733 by Gabriel Sleath, this attractive, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Porringer, is of traditional form and design. The porringer measures 3.25"(8cm) ta...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Solid Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box, Rococo Motif and Meleager 18th c.
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this splendid antique solid silver gilt snuff box made in the 18th century, of continental origin and probably Dutch.
The box presents a beautiful Rococo-...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Very Fine 18th Century Georgian Onslow Pattern Sterling Silver Stuffing Spoon
By Robert Ross
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine
elegant 18th century George III sterling silver serving spoon in the Onslow pattern, showing an elongated bowl on a slender stem conti...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Joseph Scammell 1795 Georgian Sterling Silver Coasters
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver coasters; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection
These exceptional antique Ge...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian English Sterling Silver Lemon Strainer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver lemon strainer; an addition to our range of collectable Georgian silverware
Thi...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
John Langlands I
John Robertson I Antique Newcastle Sterling Silver Waiter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George III Newcastle sterling silver waiter made by John Langlands I
John Robertson I, an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This ...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair Antique Irish George II Sterling Silver Candlesticks Dublin c. 1740
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant Antique Irish George II Cast Silver Candlestick with shaped square bases and knopped columns.
Made in Dublin, Ireland in c. 1740 by Thomas Walker
Approx. Weight ...
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Irish George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$7,343 Sale Price
20% Off
The Duke Of Dorset
s Sterling Silver Cup and Cover Hallmarked London 1773
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1773 by Charles Wright, this striking, antique George III, sterling silver cup and cover, features reed detailed loop handles and applied acanthus decoration. The cup bears an original engraved coat of arms for John Frederick Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset...
Category
English Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Ink Stand
By Paul Storr
Located in Torino, IT
Hallmarked in London, 1795 by Paul Storr, this very handsome, George III, formerly antique silver cruet set later converted into an ink stand....
Category
British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Hungarian Silver Torah Shield, Pressburg 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
An Early Hungarian Silver Torah Shield by Johannes Christophoms Stieger, made in Pressburg in the 18th Century.
This early Hungarian Torah shield is a cherished piece of Hungarian J...
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Hungarian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique William III Silver Candlesticks 1699 17th Century Andrew Raven
By Andrew Raven
Located in London, GB
An excellent pair of William II Cast Silver Candlesticks. These 17th Century Silver Candlesticks have square cut corner stepped bases with sunken wells and knopped columns. Each Cand...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George I Period Britannia Standard Silver Candlesticks, London, 1720
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1720 by George Boothby, these very handsome, early George I period, Antique Brittania Standard Silver Candlesticks, are cast and octagonal in shape, each engr...
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English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
George III Classical Water/Wine Ewer Made in London in 1791 by John Robins
By John Robins
Located in London, GB
This very fine piece stands on a circular pedestal foot decorated with reeding and engraved with stylised foliate bright cutting. The Classical vase shaped main body rises to a reede...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large George II Antique Sterling Silver Flagon, London 1730, Thomas Tearle
By Thomas Tearle
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1730 by Thomas Tearle, this handsome, George II, antique silver flagon, stands on a flared base, and features a wonderfully engraved coat of arms. The flagon ...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare George II Period Sterling Silver Shaving Jug, London, 1752, Paul Crespin
By Paul Crespin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1752 by Paul Crespin, this very fine and rare example of a George II period, antique sterling silver shaving jug, is plain in desig...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of George III Cased Tea Caddies, London, 1793, William Frisbee
Located in London, GB
The Faulkbourne hall cased tea caddies. An important and very unusual pair of George III tea caddies made in London in 1793 by William Frisbee, all contained within a contemporary velvet and silk lined satinwood case. The hinges and handle also hallmarked for 1793.
The pair of tea caddies are of an unusual oval form with upwardly curved rim. The sides are beautifully engraved with an upper and lower band of bright cut scrolls and foliate motifs on a scratch engraved and prick dot ground. Each side is engraved with an unusual bright cut cartouche with incuse corners. One cartouche is vacant and the other is engraved with a contemporary Scottish Crest with the motto "Nil Conscrire Sibi - Consious of no Wrong " above. The curved, slightly domed, cover is engraved with an outer band identical to those shown on the sides and terminates in a Neo Classical urn finial, also engraved with bright cut designs. The caddies are most unusual as they open from the side, not in the usual manner from the front. The caddies are each in excellent condition and are fully marked in the foot and with the maker's mark and sterling mark on the cover.
The pair of caddies are contained within a most breathtaking satinwood case with hallmarked hinges and escutcheon shaped handle and reeded oval mounts. It is most unusual to find fully hallmarked hinges, and handle, which accurately date the case, as the same date as the caddies. The interior is lined with the original silk, velvet and gold braid.
The Crest and Motto are those of Lieut-Col Jonathan Bullock of Faulkbourne Hall, County Essex. He was M.P. for Essex in many parliaments and, in 1763, married Miss Elizabeth Lante. He died without issue in 1809 and his estates devolved upon his nephew Jonathan Joshua Christopher Watson who, in 1810, assumed the surname and Arms of Bullock by Royal Licence. The Bullock family were descended from Robert Bullock of Herburghfield, County Berkshire. He was Sheriff of County Berks and Oxford under Richard II. He died in 1405.
Faulkbourne Hall is a Grade 1 listed Manor House in the village of Faulkbourne in Essex, the manor being first mentioned under Edward the Confessor. The earliest surviving parts of the Hall, a red brick building with turrets, date from the 15th century. Sir Edward Bullock, Knight, purchased the Hall and Manor of Faulkbourne in 1637. The hall is considered a fine specimen of early Tudor red...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Silver Kiddush Goblet, Germany 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
An Important Silver Kiddush Goblet made in Germany in the 18th Century.
Goblet rests on a circular domed base with floral scrolling encircling the base.
Knopped trophy stem support...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Early English Georgian Period Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Baby Spoon
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Hester Bateman George III period baby spoon with very fine scroll decoration and wonderful period engraved initials S. M. on the back.
Rare, early highly collectible piece...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Provincial Silver Mounted Coconut Cup c1790
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Silver mounted coconut cup
Date : 1770-1800
Period : George III
Origin : Probably Scotland
Decoration : Silver rim and conical silver foot.
S...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
William III Side Handled Porringer Made in London in 1701 by Matthew Madden
By Queen Anne
Located in London, GB
These side handled bowls were almost certainly used as eating vessels. The bowl has circular baluster sides which rise to a straight rim. The cast handle is shaped and naively pierce...
Category
English William and Mary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Large Tobacco Box with Crest - James Phipps I c.1770
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this wonderful Georgian solid silver tobacco/snuff box with the marks of James Phipps I (London) c.1770.
This silver circular box is made with superb pro...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Fine George II Mug Made in London in 1734 by Thomas Farren
Located in London, GB
This fine mug stands on an applied circular foot and has a baluster main body and everted rim. This piece has a scroll handle and the front is engraved with ...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Embossed silver spittoon with fixed handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Embossed silver cuspidor with fixed handle and circular shape. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 330.00 grams. Dimensions: 13.5cmx8cm. Conte...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
18th c Sterling Silver Dish Cross by William Plummer c1780
Located in valatie, NY
18th c Sterling silver dish Cross by William Plummer c1780. William Plummer was apprenticed to Edward Aldridge, clothworker on 4 February 1746. He was free ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Newcastle, a Fine George III Mug Made in Newcastle in 1769 by John Langlands
Located in London, GB
The mug has a "tucked in" base and stands on a circular stepped foot decorated with reeding. The baluster shaped main body rises to an everted rim and the scroll handle is decorated ...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
German 18th Century Silver Hanukkah Lamp by Herfurth
Located in London, GB
German 18th century silver Hanukkah lamp by Herfurth
German, c. 1760
Height 17.5cm, width 23cm, depth 7cm
This exceptional German Hanukkah lamp was produced in the 18th century ...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
1798 Old English Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Peter
Ann Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1798 Old English pattern sterling silver tablespoon, by Peter & Ann Bateman, London. "M"monogram. Fine condition with large oval bowl. 1.85 troy oz. 8 5/8" x 1.75" x 0.75".
Whitehal...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Silver Tyre Shekel, Seleucid Kingdom, Antiochus VII AR Tetradachm
Located in New York, NY
This is a Shekel Tzuri or a silver tetradrachm issued during the reign of Antiochus VII Euergetes who ruled the Seleucid Kingdom from 138 to 129 BCE. The coin features exceptional c...
Category
Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Tiffany Mid-Century Sterling Salt Shaker
Cellar
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century sterling silver salt shaker & cellar by the world renowned Tiffany & Company. A tailored and clean look make for a sophisticated and elegant set. The salt cellar has a ...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Dutch Silver spoons by Adraen Pieter Dingemans, 1758
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Dutch Silver spoons by Adraen Pieter Dingemans, 1758
6 silver spoons from the maker Adraen Pieter Dingemans (1740-1820)
The spoons has the pattern of The Hague "Lofje" ...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
18th Century Antique English Sterling Silver George III Chocolate Pot Coffee Tea
Located in Dayton, OH
1782 Antique 18th century George III sterling silver chocolate pot or chocolatière. A beautiful sterling silver 925 / 1000 lidded pot featuring baluster form with baroque deisgn, woo...
Category
George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$3,290 Sale Price
30% Off
Exceptionally Fine George III Drinks Salver, London, 1781, Wakelin
Taylor
Located in London, GB
This exceptionally fine George III antique sterling silver Salver was made in London in 1781 by the Royal Silversmiths, Wakelin & Taylor. The Salver is of an unusual size and is oval...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of 18th Century English Sterling Compotes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century English Sterling Compotes with Gold Wash. The compotes are very finely chased and are hallmarked. The base diamete...
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
$8,500 / set
18th Century German Silver Coffee Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German silver coffee pot; an addition to our 18th century silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique German silver coffee pot has a circular rounded form onto a circular pedestal foot.
The surface of this 18th century coffee pot...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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