pre-1837 gallery

1837 heralded the arrival of Queen Victoria on the throne of Britain. Immediately prior to this date however, was the Georgian period, which lasted for 118 years. Georgian silver is considered by many to be the finest in British history. However, much wonderful silver was made in the Georgian period on the continent, and even further afield too.

Pre-Georgian silver is very scarce, but when one finds a piece of 17th, and even 16th century silver, it is a rare treat. Much was made in Nuremberg, and Augsberg silver is also comparatively plentiful. Occasionally we are lucky enough to find such a piece, and when we do you will find it here.