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Fantastic Powder Bowl

Edwardian pink Guilloche enamel  and Sterling Silver Top  Hallmarked Chester 1911

Truly stunning and in perfect condition

height 3.25" diameter 6"

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Toilet Jar with Sterling Silver Top

~Victorian~ 

Beautiful quality with gilded interior to the top and ground glass stopper. Elegant plain design, very good condition with just a few slight dents to the top.

Fully Hallmarked with Lion Passant and Panther's Head for London 1890

height 4" diameter 2"

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Old Sheffield plate
 Georgian Miniature chamber stick

Delightful little treasure - Old Sheffield Plate with tinned base (see next item for more information) circa 1800 
very good condition, worn edges showing the copper beneath, snuffer lacking

3 1/4" diameter,  2" high

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Old Sheffield plate
 Georgian chamber stick

This is a beautiful example of Old Sheffield Plate. As expected the base is tinned and bears a touch mark. It is complete with its snuffer which is lacking its hook - you can see in more detail in the enlargements. The condition of this piece is very good - worn edges exposing the orange brown of the copper beneath.
circa 1800
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5 3/4" diameter,  4" high

Sheffield Plate is a fusion of silver foil onto thin sheets of copper which is then worked into the article. The process was invented by Thomas Boulsover in 1742 and enabled beautiful items to be made at less cost than solid silver.  Sheffield Plate lends itself particularly well to repousse work.  Candle sticks, Chamber Sticks, Tea Urns, Ink Stands, Meat Covers, Trays are all found in Sheffield Plate, never items like cutlery. The interiors of all items to be used with food or drink will be 'tinned' inside, copper being unsuitable for use with foodstuffs, and the bottoms of items with flat surfaces that can expect wear, like Chamber Sticks will also be 'tinned'.  This is a good indication that the item is genuine Sheffield Plate and not the later electro plate. They are subject to wear through the process of use and particularly cleaning, and where the wear is relatively light the copper shows through on the leading or 'proud' edges, this gives a very subtle golden glow to the article.  Often on large items like meat covers and trays, a great deal of loss is found on the large flat areas.  Cleaning should only be with silver cleaner never copper cleaner.  We always use a foaming silver polish which is very light.  Never rub hard when cleaning.  The process of Sheffield Plating lapsed during the middle of the 19th century with the growing use of commercial electro plating.

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Sterling Silver Napkin Ring

Beautiful hexagon shape - inscribed "GRP", engine turned decoration

Excellent condition 

Hallmarked for Birmingham 1965
height 1", diameter 1 3/42

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A pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Salts

Elegant hexagonal open flute design with beaded rims 

Both the salts and their case are in excellent condition

Dimensions: case 7" x 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"

Salts 2" x 3/4"
Fully Hallmarked for Sheffield 1888

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Art Deco Pair of 
Toast Racks

Start you day in excellent style with these fantastic Art Deco Toast Racks. They are Fully Hallmarked for Sheffield 1936 and Are in Great condition

Dimensions 3" long x 2" x 2"

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Pretty Vesta Case,
Sterling Silver

~Victorian~

Elegant vesta case, very nice quality and gadrooned decoration, vacant cartouche, indistinct Hallmark but circa 1890

excellent condition, 2" High

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Stylish Edwardian Pen Tray - Sterling Silver

This pen tray would be a welcome addition to any fine desk - A very chic plain design with four bun feet.

condition excellent - slight dent to the edge

Full Hallmarks for Chester 1906

7.5" long x 1" wide 0.5 " high

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Small trophy - Sterling Silver

Pretty little trophy cup with repousse floral swags and acorn knop

Inscribed "Carters Tested seeds replica challenge cup, presented for Swede" 

condition excellent with some dents to the inside of the lid - not noticeable from the outside

height with stand 4.25", width across handles 3.25"

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GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER

~~ TEA POT AND STAND ~~

 PETER AND ANN BATEMAN, LONDON 1798

Beautiful full size tea pot of classic Adam design.  Oval half-lobed form, with straight tapering spout, domed hinged lid with 'mushroom' finial and fruitwood handle.  It's original stand has reeded rim and four reeded feet.  Both carry armorial crest, see pictures.  Condition is excellent.  This pot and stand, straight from a Gentleman's estate sale, were continually used.....for afternoon tea!  The inside of the pot is tea stained, this can be easily cleaned, but tea is better from a 'seasoned' pot.  Fruitwood handle is nice and tight, lid hinge is just a very little wobbly.  Spout tip is a little off round, see picture.  Nice patina commensurate with having been used and cleaned for over 200 years.  Interestingly you can feel with the finger tips where the shape was worked or hammered into the desired shape.  Stand is perfect.  Both pieces fully Hallmarked of course with Lion Passant for Sterling silver, Leopards Head for London Assay, Makers Mark for Peter and Ann Bateman, Kings head Duty Mark and Date Mark for 1798.  Tea Pot Lid is also Hallmarked.  

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STUNNING ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION

**I have been told that the Heraldic Arms, within the shield on one side of the tea pot and crest or device, on the other side of the pot and on the tea pot stand, are of EDIE, MONEAGHT SCOTLAND.  

Tea Pot Height 7 inch x Width 11 1/2 inch handle to spout.  Stand Width 6 1/2 inch.  Capacity about 2 pints.  Gross weight 22oz.

What an elegant treat to take Tea with these foremost and very collectable makers!