pre-1837 gallery

Pre-1837
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.

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A Georgian Silver Dish Cross or Trivet

A Georgian Silver Dish Cross or Trivet
This wonderful and peculiar object is a Dish Cross, sometimes known as a Dish Stand. It is, as you can guess from the name, an adjustable trivet to keep a hot dish... More Details & Photos

A Georgian Newcastle Silver Loving Cup

A Georgian Newcastle Silver Loving Cup
This beautiful Georgian Silver Loving Cup was made by Langland and Robertson, Newcastle 1780.It is in beautiful condition, with a fine patina and elegant shape.... More Details & Photos

A Georgian Irish Silver Cream Jug in the Neoclassical Style

A Georgian Irish Silver Cream Jug in the Neoclassical Style
 This beautiful jug, a fine example Neoclassical silver, was made by William Doyle in Dublin 1800.Bright cut ( decorative engraving with a series of short... More Details & Photos

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Bougie Box/ Wax Jack

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Bougie Box/ Wax Jack
This Georgian Old Sheffield Platebougie box was made in circa  1790.  Bougie is French for candle, and bougie box is in the same manner as a... More Details & Photos

A 17th Century German Sweetmeat Dish circa 1660

A 17th Century German Sweetmeat Dish circa 1660
This beautiful piece of early silver is most likely German, or possibly Swiss- both nations made this type of object. It dates to the second half of the 17th century-... More Details & Photos

A Georgian Silver Mug 1814

A Georgian Silver Mug 1814
This Georgian silver mug, barrel shaped with plain angular "D" shaped handle, was made in London 1814.  The maker mark was rubbed, but other hall marks are... More Details & Photos

A Spanish Colonial 17th Century Silver Chrismatory

A Spanish Colonial 17th Century Silver Chrismatory
This wonderful and idiosyncratic object is a silver Chrismatory- a silver receptacle for Holy Oils. It is Spanish, or Spanish Colonial, and made in the mid to late... More Details & Photos

An Old Sheffield Plate Loving Cup made in the Georgian period

An Old Sheffield Plate Loving Cup made in the Georgian period
This Old Sheffield Plate loving cup was made circa 1790, and is typically Neoclassical in design. Loving cups were traditional at weddings, where both the bride... More Details & Photos

A Pair of Regency Old Sheffield Plate Salt Dishes

A Pair of Regency Old Sheffield Plate Salt Dishes
These old Sheffield Plate dishes are heavy, and of beautiful quality. They are circa 1805, fire gilt inside, while the borders are applied sterling silver. The gilding... More Details & Photos

A \"Madeira\" Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Label/ Bottle Ticket

A \"Madeira\" Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Label/ Bottle Ticket
This pretty little Old Sheffield Plate wine label is for "Madeira" and was made circa 1780. It is in excellent condition with slight plate loss. I believe the chain... More Details & Photos

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Tea Caddy

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Tea Caddy
This charming little Old Sheffield Plate tea caddy was made circa 1800 and is of lovely quality and design. It has the most stunning antique patina, and is crisp,... More Details & Photos

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Horn Beaker

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Horn Beaker
This beautiful Old Sheffield Plate horn beaker was made circa 1800. It is a charming piece, well loved and well worn, but in good condition. Alas it is not usable,... More Details & Photos

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Salver c1810

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Salver c1810
This Old Sheffield plate Salver is in the Regency style and was made c1810. It bears a crest (as shown) that i think may be Rothschild; 'A Plume of 3 feathers... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Silver Soup Plate made in 1788

A Georgian Silver Soup Plate made in 1788
This fine silver Soup Plate was made by the renowned Royal silversmiths Wakelin and Taylor. It is of the excelent quality one would expect of this period and maker.It... More Details & Photos

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A pair of York Silver spoons: Georgian Fiddle Pattern

A pair of York Silver spoons: Georgian Fiddle Pattern
This fine pair of Antique York Silver spoons were made by Barber and North, 1787. They are of fine quality and in the Fiddle Pattern. Each spoon measures 22cm long.... More Details & Photos

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An Antique Georgian Silver and cut Steel Weighing Scale

An Antique Georgian Silver and cut Steel Weighing Scale
This rare object is an antique silver weighing scale, with sterling silver pans and cut steel frame. The pans are hallmarked for 1833. It is displayed on an acrylic... More Details & Photos

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A pair of Old Sheffield Plate Sauce Tureens with the Walpole crest

A pair of Old Sheffield Plate Sauce Tureens with the Walpole crest
This pair of Old Sheffield Plate sauce tureens are quite special. They are of Regency period, and in superb condition. They have wonderful rubbed in silver shields,... More Details & Photos

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A 17th Century Spanish Silver Cup

A 17th Century Spanish Silver Cup
This stunning piece of 17th Century Silver was made in Spain circa 1680. It is of campana form with a lobed base and elegant baroque scrolls along the chamfered... More Details & Photos

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A Pair of Georgian Antique Silver Wine Coasters

A Pair of Georgian Antique Silver Wine Coasters
This pair of Antique Silver Wine Coasters were made in London 1820 by Samuel Hennel. They are typical high regency, albeit understated and not quite as extravagant... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Silver Marrow Scoop- Early Example

A Georgian Silver Marrow Scoop- Early Example
This Georgian silver marrow scoop was made in London 1729 by John Swift. It is a very early example, most silver Marrow Scoops were made in the mid to late 18th... More Details & Photos

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A Hester Bateman silver tankard made in the Georgian period

A Hester Bateman silver tankard made in the Georgian period
This is a rare example of Hester Bateman silver- a fine Georgian lidded tankard. Hester Bateman was dubbed "the Queen of English Silver", and a prolific female silversmith... More Details & Photos

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A fine Georgian Silver Teapot

A fine Georgian Silver Teapot
This Georgian Silver teapot is an excellent example of its type, and very fine. It was made in London 1788 by John Harris, is of very elegant shaped form, and bears... More Details & Photos

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A boxed set of silver berry spoons and sugar sifter

A boxed set of silver berry spoons and sugar sifter
These beautiful spoons were originally made in London 1791 by Smith and Fearne. The sugar sifter is 1776, by Thomas Chawner. However, in approximately 1870 these... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster
This large Old Sheffield Plate wine coaster was made around 1780 and is of most unusual design. The ZigZag border is highly unusual, and repeats around the base... More Details & Photos

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An Antique Old Sheffield Plate Goblet

An Antique Old Sheffield Plate Goblet
This fine Old Sheffield Plate goblet is in the Neoclassical style, and very fine quality. It was made circa 1800 and is in absolutely wonderful condition. There... More Details & Photos

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An Antique French Silver Beaker

An Antique French Silver Beaker
This sterling French silver beaker is of beautiful quality, and elegant design. It was made in Provincial france circa 1820. It is marked with the provincial marks... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Irish Bright Cut Silver Meat Skewer or letter opener

A Georgian Irish Bright Cut Silver Meat Skewer or letter opener
A Georgian Irish Silver Meat Skewer made in Dublin 1796. It is of typical form for an Irish meat skewer, and has very fine Dublin Star Cut silver bright cutting.... More Details & Photos

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An Early 18th Century German Silver Bougie Box/ Wax Jack

An Early 18th Century German Silver Bougie Box/ Wax Jack
This unusual solid silver object is an Early German Silver Bougie Box, or candle holder. It is designed to hold a coil of candle, in the same manner as a silver... More Details & Photos

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An 18th Century French Beaker: Paris 1777

An 18th Century French Beaker: Paris 1777
This beautiful little 18th century French silver Beaker was made in Paris in 1777 and is of lovely quality. It stands approximately 6.5 cm tall and is 7cm wide.... More Details & Photos

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An Old Sheffield Plate Sugar Bowl and Cover by Matthew Boulton

An Old Sheffield Plate Sugar Bowl and Cover by Matthew Boulton
This beautiful and rare piece of Old Sheffield Plate was made by Matthew Boulton. It was made circa 1780, most likely before 1782, as it is completely unmarked.... More Details & Photos

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A Pair of Georgian Silver Stork Ribbon Pullers

A Pair of Georgian Silver Stork Ribbon Pullers
These beautiful little Stork shaped scissors are, in fact, grips for threading ribbon. Usually these are Dutch silver, or sometimes North German, but this pair are... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Silver Gilt Vinaigrette with musical grille

A Georgian Silver Gilt Vinaigrette with musical grille
This beautiful little silver gilt Vinaigrette was made in London 1827 by Thomas Ellerton. It is of good quality, and has a most unusual grille, pierced with musical... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Silver Wine Coaster made in London 1777

A Georgian Silver Wine Coaster made in London 1777
A beautiful Georgian silver wine coaster made by William Peaston in London 1777. The wood is ebony, and this charming coaster is, of course, sterling silver. It... More Details & Photos

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18th Century English Silver Filigree Counter Box: Georgian

18th Century English Silver Filigree Counter Box: Georgian
This beautiful little Georgian counter box was made in England and is of a type generally found in the mid to latter part of the 18th century.As you can see it... More Details & Photos

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A 19th Century silver tray c1820: Russian? Austrian?

A 19th Century silver tray c1820: Russian? Austrian?
This beautiful silver tray is of wonderful shaped form, and has highly unusual spiral handles.It is of wonderful craftsmanship, hand raised, and has a lovely... More Details & Photos

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A Danish Silver Beaker circa 1740

A Danish Silver Beaker circa 1740
This beautiful Danish silver beaker was made circa 1740 and is beautifully chased with Baroque flowers.It is of good size and gauge, feeling substantial in the hand.... More Details & Photos

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A set of Four Georgian Old Sheffield Plate candlesticks c1775

A set of Four Georgian Old Sheffield Plate candlesticks c1775
This rather magnificent set of four Georgian Old Sheffield Plate candlesticks are a beautiful and rare lot.It is rare to find Georgian candlesticks in sets of... More Details & Photos

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A 17th Century Silver German Baroque Wine Taster made in Augsburg c1660

A 17th Century Silver German Baroque Wine Taster made in Augsburg c1660
This is an early Baroque Silver and gilt German Wine Taster / Tastevin made in Augsburg by Paul Hoschel c1660.A very rare thing indeed. Exceptionally early,... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Silver and Treen Toddy Ladle made c1720

A Georgian Silver and Treen Toddy Ladle made c1720
This magnificent Georgian Silver and Treen bowl toddy ladle was made c1720. The handle is especially nice, excellently turned, and made of lignum vitae while... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Dish Stand made c1800

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Dish Stand made c1800
This rare Old Sheffield Plate Dish Stand was made c1800. It has some slight bleeding, however this only shows that it is the orginal plate, which is never a... More Details & Photos

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A 17th century Charles II Silver Tumbler Cup

A 17th century Charles II Silver Tumbler Cup
This exceptionally rare 17th century Charles II Tumbler Cup was made in London, 1683. It has a very distinctive snakeskin (Or mattwork) around the body which... More Details & Photos

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An Antique Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Argyle

An Antique Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Argyle
This beautiful Old Sheffield Plate Argyll was made c1795.The Old Sheffield Plate Argyll measures 15cm tall and 18.5cm from handle to spout. It is in excellent... More Details & Photos

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A Victorian Silver Plate Basket c1820

A Victorian Silver Plate Basket c1820
This beautiful Victorian Silver Plate swing handle basket was made c1820. It is of excellent quality, the chasing is still sharp and crisp while the border is solid... More Details & Photos

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A Pair of Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters

A Pair of Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters
This pair of pierced Old Sheffield Plate coasters were made c1780 and are of  neo-classical style while the bases are ebony.The condition is excellent, no... More Details & Photos

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A Pair of Georgian Silver Asparagus Tongs in the Fiddle Pattern

A Pair of Georgian Silver Asparagus Tongs in the Fiddle Pattern
These Fiddle Pattern Silver Asparagus Tongs were made by William Knight II with marks for London and dated 1822.They are of Georgian silver, excellent quality... More Details & Photos

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An Old Sheffield Plate Sugar Vase

An Old Sheffield Plate Sugar Vase
This charming Old Sheffield Plate sugar vase was made circa 1780 and is of neoclassical design. It is wonderfully pierced so that the light catches the cobalt blue... More Details & Photos

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An Irish Georgian Wine Funnel Stand

An Irish Georgian Wine Funnel Stand
This wine funnel stand is made by Matthew West in Dublin, c1770.As is the case with much 18th century Irish silver this piece bears no date letter.There is... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Silver Straining Spoon

A Georgian Silver Straining Spoon
This rather rare Silver Straining Spoon was made by Peter & Anne Bateman in London and is dated 1798.This Straining spoon is in the Old English Pattern with... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Silver Gilt Sugarbox

A Georgian Silver Gilt Sugarbox
This magnificent silver gilt box is both rare and highly unusual. It was made by William Brown in London, 1830.It is, in fact, a faithful reproduction of a Charles... More Details & Photos

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A first Period Old Sheffield Plate Jug or Ewer

A first Period Old Sheffield Plate Jug or Ewer
This is a beautiful first period Old Sheffield Plated water jug or wine ewer made circa 1775, and in lovely original condition. It is bleeding just on the high points,... More Details & Photos

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A pair of Old Sheffield Plate beakers

A pair of Old Sheffield Plate beakers
This fine pair of Old Sheffield Plated beakers were made circa 1800 and are of excellent quality. They have a beautiful antique patina, and a Scottish crest. This... More Details & Photos

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A Charming George II Sparrow Beak Cream Jug

A Charming George II Sparrow Beak Cream Jug
This stunning little Georgian creamjug is of "Sparrow Beak" form, often also called a pitcher cream jug. It is in wonderful condition with a beautiful soft patina... More Details & Photos

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A Rare Regency Travelling Ink Well

A Rare Regency Travelling Ink Well
This is a really superb piece of Georgian collectible silver. It is the earliest travelling ink well I have ever seen, 1824 by J Riley. It is in the regency style,... More Details & Photos

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A Fine Georgian silver Tumbler Cup

A Fine Georgian silver Tumbler Cup
Made in London 1761 by Jonathan PayneTraditionally, tumbler cups were designed for the then bumpy activity of travelling. Thus they needed to withstand the uneven... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian silver sugar basket

A Georgian silver sugar basket
Made in London 1794 by Henry ChawnerThis pretty little sugar basket bears panels of fine bright cut engraving, and is a charming piece of neo-classical silver.Measurements3... More Details & Photos

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A rare William III period Bodkin

A rare William III period Bodkin
Made in Circa 1680 by Bodkins are essentially large needles, designed and used for thicker fabrics such as leather. This example is beautifully engraved, and is... More Details & Photos

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An Old Sheffield Plate Wax Jack

An Old Sheffield Plate Wax Jack
Made in Circa 1785 by A beautiful and rare silver Wax Jack made in Old Sheffield Plate, and of the desirable and rare "beehive form".Measurements6 inches tall More Details & Photos