Antique Silver Gifts

Antique Solid Silver William IV silver child's 3 piece cuttlery set in original fited case.
Made by the Mighty Aaron Hadfield in Sheffield, 1826. A Matching Christening set of the highest quality made by the excellent and very colectable Aaron Hadfield, in very good unengraved condition.
Length of the spoon and fork 6.5" (16cm). knife l. 19cm.

Sterling Silver Hallmarked Vintage Sheffield 1992 3 Piece Childs Cutlery Set. This set is in unused time warp condition, made by Carr's of Sheffield. A special and prestigeious Christening gift, to be used and handed down the generations.

Hector Miller solid silver three-light candelabra, fully hallmarked for 1981. A superb silver candelabra made in 1981 by Hector Miller to commemorate the wedding of Prince Charles (The Prince of Wales) to Lady Diana Spencer. The candelabra is of superb quality and is beautifully designed and crafted. It has three tapered candle holders with flat round rims which are mounted onto flat curving arms. To the centre are the Prince of Wales' feathers rising out of a crown. The top of the stems have three superbly chased eagles and griffins with their wings spread, each holding a shield in its talons. The quality and detail in the chasing down to the plumage etc is superb. Below the shields, the stem spreads outwards and is superbly chased with flowers. Size 8-3/4 inches / 222 mm tall and 7-1/2 inches / 190 mm wide. Made of thick gauge silver weight 605 grams - The candelabrum is a limited edition to 400. Marked 337/400 The hallmarks - lion passant, London mark, letter g for 1981 and maker's mark HM for Hector Miller Excellent condition.

Vintage Large Solid Silver hallmarked Pedestal Bowl, made by the renowned Royal silversmiths Goldsmiths and Silversmiths London 1931. A fine table centerpiece in very good condition and of substantial size and weight.
Size: 22.5 cm. Weight 12oz.

Solid Silver Swing Handle Pierced Basket, made by the renowned C.J. Vander Sheffield 2007, in near new condition - a piece of this quality would cost in excess of £500.00. retail.
Weight: A heavy 5.7 troy ounces. Sizes: 5 inches dia. 1.75 inches deep.

Vintage Solid Britannia Silver Bowl with feature hallmarks and cartwheel penny dated 1797. Hand Crafted by the renowned Silversmith Christopher Lawrence. The bowl was issued by the Royal mint in a very limited edition of just 200 - this is number 91
The quality and weight of silver, craftsmanship and detail is outstanding, the coin is held in place by spikes which have a ship between them. The bowl and case are in time warp condition. Original certificate signed by Christopher Lawrence. Size Dia. 5.5 inches weight 7.1 oz.

Vintage Small Hallmarked Boxed Solid Sterling Silver Pair of Boudoir Candlesticks, with 3 line reeded detail to bases and sconces. Blue baize surface protectors to the bases. In their original blue box with purple satin lined interior. Made by the excellent silversmiths Reign Beau Birmingham 1997
Dimensions: Height: 4.5cm Condition: In good as new condition. Less than half the current price.

Solid Silver and Crystal Caviar Bowl with silver trivet and 4 x horn caviar spreaders and one horn and silver topped caviar spoon Hallmarked Birmingham 2007. Made KM silver of Birmingham for Harrods Knightsbridge . A high quality caviar bowl in unused condition at much less than half the Harrods price. Sizes Diameter 20cm. height 8cm.

Hester bateman Antique Hallmarked Silver Waiter (Salver) London 1788, with horses head Armorial crest and motto - "Nil Desperandum Auspice Deo" translates "Do not despair trust in God". It was later engraved FJWC From his godfather I.M.Barstow 5th. Set 1861 In superb condition for it's 221 years. The hallmarks are all clear except the maker's mark which has been poorly punched, but is readable under high magnification as Hester Bateman Under high magnification - please see enlarged photo's of hallmarks. A rare and fine waiter. Size diameter 6.5 inches

Silver Plated with gold gilded interiors Condiment set in the shape of two riding boots (salt & pepper), a riding hat (mustard dish) on a spurs stand with two riding crop condiment spoons. A very high quality item in unused condition from Harrods of Knightsbridge. The most wonderful modern equestrian themed condiment set I have ever seen, would make a very striking table centrepiece. Much less than half the Harrods price.

Fine solid Silver Quaich,. Hallmarked for Birmingham 1907, and has the retailers name on the base, Edward & Sons, Glasgow. The Bowl is 5 inches diameter, the total width including handles is 7 inches, it is just less than 2 inches high, and it weighs 160 grams. It is very well made and in fine condition There is a makers mark next to the hallmark which appears to be "D E G E", all in circles. A very nice Quaich in fine order

Fine Silver Plated Claret Jug made in Sheffield for Harrods of knightsbridge, in unused condition Sizes Height: 26 cm Diameter:7cm(base) Beautiful Jug with Art Noveau etching to crystal.

Large Magnum Silver Claret Jug - Solid Silver and lead crystal Hallmarked Claret Jug in unused condition, hallmarked Sheffield 2008. Made in Sheffield England by Francis Howard for Harrods of Knightsbridge. Height: 31cm Diameter:16cm(base) Beautiful gift. A high quality large claret jug at much less than half the Harrods price..

This is a Large fine Cased Collectors Solid Silver Limited Edition Replica of the 17th Century Silver Slip Top Spoon to commemorate the 350th Anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower from Plymouth on 6th Setpember 1620. It is Number 36 in a series of 1000 which were commissioned by Bowden & Sons of Plymouth. It comes complete in its original box and certificate of authenticity which reads "This fine reproduction of a 17th Century Spoon has been hand-forged using similar methods to those used in the making of the original spoons. The slipped-stalk spoon ws simply a radical departure from excessive ornament. Many historians believe that this change was prompted by religious motives. The Assay Office stamp in the bowl of the spoon is positioned as the stamp on the original spoons. The makers mark of Bowden & Sons incorporated the St. Andrews Cross, a design which was used by many of the early Plymouth Silversmiths". It is made from a good gauge of silver and has clear hallmarks. London 1971 made by renowned silversmiths B & S (Bowden & Sons) Size: Just under 7 inches long in total, the bowl 2.5 inches long and 2 inches wide at its widest point. It weighs 60g Condition: It is in very good condition and so too is the box inside and out

Vintage Solid Silver Fork Sheffield 1982 by the renowned silversmiths Francis Howard of Sheffield. This Silver Fork is an exact replica of the "Manners" fork, the oldest English table fork. The "Manners" fork originally the property of the Rutland family of Haddon Hall was hallmarked in London in the year 1632 and is now in the possession of The Victoria and Albert museum. Size: 18cm long with feature hallmarks and in excellent time-warp condition

Solid Silver Large Pair of Candlesticks Sheffield 2002. A superb quality pair of unused candlesticks made by the renowned C J Vander of London and Sheffield 2002 for Harrods Knightbridge. Height 9.5 inches - base diameter 4.7 inches. Much less than half the Harrods price.

Solid Silver Hallmarked Basket Sheffield 2000 with superb pierced work, in unused condition, made by CJ Vander for Harrods knightsbridge. Sizes ; width 25cm X 22 - height to top of swing handle 25cm. height to top excluding handle 9cm. Millennium hallmark 2000. A superoir quality swing handle basket offered at much less than half the Harrods price.

Fine Quality Solid Silver Art Deco Two Handled Bowl Birmingham1925. Made by the renowned Henry Mathews silversmiths of Birmingham.
Weighs 12.5 oz approx, size 14.5 cms high, bowl 14 cms diameter. Excellent condition. A beautiful, superb quality piece in super condition.

1756 Antique Solid Silver Large Seal Top Spoon with gold gilded finish London 1756
The bowl is hand planished with a single drop from the terminal. Made 250 years ago by the very important London silversmith Ebenezer Coker. A very rare and beautiful period Seal Top Spoon. Very Good condition, no damage wear or repair, Light surface marks, and normal wear to gold gilding due to age. We have a full set of six of these wonderful spoons - buy all six for £1600.00 Size 19cm. Weight 1.9 grams.
Ebenezer Coker 1714 - 1783 very important silversmith. A very rare and beautiful large seal top spoon - truly magnificent

Solid Silver large Fruit Basket, made by the renowned Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. of London 1911. Solid silver wire weaved Openwork. Weighs a substantial 14 oz approx, size 29 x 16.5 cms (inc handles.) Excellent condition. A beautiful, superb quality piece in time warp condition.

Important French/ American Sterling Silver salver and a unique piece of American history made by one of the most important and highly collectable French makers, Piuforcat. This is a fine and very heavy silver salver presented by the Counsel of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to Harlan Cleveland for his services to NATO 1965 - 1969 ... For help and advice call Freephone 0800-0197-044

Sterling Silver set of four menu or place card holders, Sheffield 1993 by Mappin and Webb. They are shaped as Easter bonnets with the card being held between the bow and the crown of the hat. Each measures 1 5/8" long, 1 1/2" wide and stand 1/2" high. They are rather substantial - each weighs 21.8 grams - together well over 2 3/4 troy oz. They are in very good condition, and come in their original blue gold tooled leatherette box which is lined with cream silk and blue velvet - all in excellent condition. Each is hallmarked with M&W, rose, lion passant (sterling silver assay mark), T showing that they were each hallmarked in Sheffield in 1993. A super set of lovely and unusual menu holders - a beautiful gift for someone's table.

Fine Large Solid Silver Hallmarked Salver Sheffield 1947 made by ES & co. Square form with pie crust borders and pad feet. Sizes: 35cm. square, heavy over 40oz. of solid sterling silver, in very good condition.

BERNARD BUFFET Paris 1928 - 1999 Salernes/Tourtour (French)
A Vintage Solid Silver Plate engraved by famous French artist Bernard Buffet. Lion - 1976 Sterling Silver Plate Engraved with Dry-point Etching Title: Lion Technique: Sterling Silver Plate Engraved with Etching (Dry-Point). Plate diameter: 20 cm / 7.9 in
This is an original sterling silver plate that is decorated with an engraving by Bernard Buffet.
This work is Signed and titled in the plate .
It was created by "Le Medailler, Paris" in 1975 and engraved by Bernard Buffet.
It is numbered A699 on the reverse.
It is inscribed in the reverse:
"Le medailler Paris
Gravee a l'eau forte sur argent sterling 1er titre A699
1976 Bernard Buffet
Condition: Excellent condition.

BERNARD BUFFET Paris 1928 - 1999 Salernes/Tourtour (French)
A Vintage Solid Silver Plate engraved by famous French artist Bernard Buffet. Panda - 1974 Sterling Silver Plate Engraved with Dry-point Etching Title: Panda Technique: Sterling Silver Plate Engraved with Etching (Dry-Point). Plate diameter: 20 cm / 7.9 in
This is an original sterling silver plate that is decorated with an engraving by Bernard Buffet.
This work is Signed and titled in the plate .
It was created by "Le Medailler, Paris" in 1974 and engraved by Bernard Buffet.
It is numbered A604 on the reverse.
It is inscribed in the reverse:
"Le medailler Paris
Gravee a l'eau forte sur argent sterling 1er titre A604
1974 Bernard Buffet
Condition: Excellent condition.

Magnificent Hallmarked Sterling Silver and Ebony wood desk tidy London 1923 by the renowned Walter Raymond. Marked to the underside 'EBONY made in England'. It measures 31 cms x 28 cms x 4 cms and is in super condition as per photos.

Vintage Pair of Solid Silver Hallmarked Art Deco style Goblets, Birmingham 1967, made by the excellent silversmiths Bishton's of Birmingham . The stems are of a 4 sided slim shape culminating in circular bases. They are totally plain with no engraving Sizes: 4 inches tall, the top opening is 2 inches in diameter and the base 1.5 inches diameter. They are in very good condition.

A very fine and rare George II silver dog-nose rat-tail table spoon with squashed but readable London hallmarks for 1755 and makers mark of PAULCALLARD.Superb condition a very rare and collectable spoon from a highly sought after maker. Sizes: 21 cms in length and weighs a hefty 62 gramms.

Sterling Silver Hallmarked George 11 Soup Ladle, London c.1748. Makers mark rubbed off, ghosts of other marks. This ladle is of Old English pattern with a beautiful scalloped bowl. In quite incredible condition for it's age. Magnificent piece. Length 37cm, weight 180 grams.