Antique Silver Gifts

A Huge spectacular Silver Two Handled Trophy Cup & Cover Trophy featuring an impressive ornate chased and engraved design. The Trophy has a wonderful finial depicting a detailed figure of a woman holding a wreath. The body of the Trophy has ornate chased foliate design, with a wreath decorating the front. There is space for engraving in the centre of the wreath and the back of the trophy has a large space of further engraving if desired. This Trophy is truly spectacular and would make an impressive statement as a prize. This trophy is in very good condition and has a full set of hallmarks. Made in Sheffield.Date - 1903. Made by the renowned silversmiths Elkington. Supplied with hand crafted plinth. A cup of this quality would cost well in excess of £10,000.00 today
Approx. Weight - 2077g / 67oz
Approx. Height - 488mm
Approx. Width - 312mm

Carr's of Sheffield Rattail Pattern 60 Piece canteen of solid silver cutlery Sheffield 1995 for 8 places with 7 place settings. This superb set is of exceptional quality Silver. Weight of actual silver is a staggering 103 ounces, each silver piece is made of very thick gauge silver. Supplied with Carr's luxury handmade solid wood canteen box. This finecanteen of solid silver cutlery is in ver good condition having had very little use..
A set of this quality is priced today at £14,500.00 So less than Half - Price @ £6499.00
Comprises:
4 serving spoons-8.125 inches in length-164 grams combined
8 dessert spoons-7.125 inches in length-378 grams combined
8 dessert forks-7.125 inches in length-330 grams combined
8 dinner forks-8.125 inches in length-432 grams combined
8 teaspoons-5.5 inches in length-168 grams combined
8 soup spoons-6.875 inches in length-396 grams combined
8 dessert knives-8.5 inches in length-70 grams each
8 dinner knives-9.5 inches in length-80 grams each

Carr's of Sheffield 1995 Dubarry Pattern 124 Piece canteen of solid silver cutlery for 12 places with 7 place settings. This Huge set is of exceptional quality Silver. Weight of actual silver is a staggering 234 ounces each silver piece is made of very thick gauge silver. Supplied with Carr's luxury handmade solid wood canteen box. This exceptional canteen of solid silver cutlery is in time warp - as new condition.
A set of this quality is priced today at £29500.00 So Less than Half - Price @ £11,250.00
Comprises:
12 dessert spoons-7.25 inches in length-828 grams combined
12 dessert forks-7.25 inches in length-768 grams combined
4 serving spoons-8.375 inches in length-436 grams combined
12 dinner forks-8 inches in length-984 grams combined
12 teaspoons-5.5 inches in length-432 grams combined
12 coffee spoons-4.625 inches in length-264 grams combined
12 soup spoons-7 inches in length-852 grams combined
12 fish forks-6.75 inches in length-648 grams combined
12 fish knives-8.125 inches in length-744 grams combined
12 dessert knives-8.5 inches in length-65 grams each
12 dinner knives-9.625 inches in length-79 grams each

Carr's of Sheffield Grecian Pattern 44 Piece canteen of solid silver cutlery Sheffield 2002 for 6 places with 7 place settings. This superb set is of exceptional quality Silver. Weight of actual silver is a staggering 85 ounces, each silver piece is made of very thick gauge silver. Supplied with Carr's luxury handmade solid wood canteen box. This finecanteen of solid silver cutlery is in ver good condition having had very little use..
A set of this quality is priced today at £14,100.00 So less than Half - Price @ £4799.00
Comprises:
2 serving spoons-8.125 inches in length-164 grams combined
6 dessert spoons-7.125 inches in length-378 grams combined
6 dessert forks-7.125 inches in length-330 grams combined
6 dinner forks-8.125 inches in length-432 grams combined
6 teaspoons-5.5 inches in length-168 grams combined
6 soup spoons-6.875 inches in length-396 grams combined
6 dessert knives-8.5 inches in length-70 grams each
6 dinner knives-9.5 inches in length-80 grams each

Rattail Pattern 44 Piece canteen of solid silver cutlery Sheffield 1987, by renowned silversmiths Elkington & Co, 6 places with 7 place settings. Engraved with the letter M.This superb set is of exceptional quality Silver. Weight of actual silver is a hefty 75 ounces, each silver piece is made of very thick gauge silver. Supplied with it's original luxury handmade solid wood canteen box. This fine canteen of solid silver cutlery is in ver good condition having had very little use..
A set of this quality is priced today at £14,100.00 So less than Half - Price @ £4299.00
Comprises:
2 serving spoons-8.375 inches in length-168 grams combined
6 dessert spoons-6.625 inches in length-336 grams combined
6 dessert forks-6.75 inches in length-312 grams combined
6 dinner forks-7.875 inches in length-456 grams combined
6 teaspoons-5.125 inches in length-132 grams combined
6 l soup (consomme/broth) spoons-6.25 inches in length-354 grams combined
6 dessert knives-8.5 inches in length-65 grams each
6 dinner knives-9.5 inches in length-75 grams each

Solid Silver Hallmarked Whisky Label with Hand Punched Edinburgh Feature Hallmarks. A substantial hand crafted Decanter label made by Lorna Christie - Isle of Mull Scotland 1990. Very good vintage condition. Size: 5.4 CM LONG 3.5 CM WIDE 0.5 CM DEEP / CHAIN 20 CM LONG / WEIGHT 18.5 grams.

Solid Silver Hallmarked Plain Card Case designed for business cards. Hallmarked Edinburgh 2009 Plenty of space for engraving.Sizes: 9 x 5 cm. Weight : 60grams or 2.2 oz. Supplied In presentation box. Reference number: Sa09. Made by Scottish Antiques of Troon Scotland A very good card case with a good weight and in excellent condition. Ex-Display.

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

Solid Silver Scottish Arts & Crafts Large Three Handled Tyg Bowl 1909, by Hamilton and Inches of Edinburgh,featuring a lightly hand hammered finish. The Bowl stands on a pedestal foot, and each handle is embellished with a foliate design. This Bowl would be a wonderful addition to any home as a table centerpiece, but would also make a statement as a Trophy or Prize. We are able to supply quotes for handmade wooden plinths and plaque. This magnificent Bowl is in very good condition and has a full set of silver hallmarks.A bowl of this quality would cost in excess of £7000.00 today.
Made in Edinburgh, Scotland. Date - 1909. Maker - Hamilton & Inches.
Approx. Weight - 1240g / 40oz Approx. Height - 194mm Approx. Width of Bowl - 218mm

Solid Silver Hand Made Christening Spoon. Heart shaped bowl, Fish Tail finial and 18 carat Gold Bead with soft hammered finish. Made by the Brilliant Malcolm Appleby of Grandtully, Aberfeldy Scotland - Designer, Artist Silversmith, Engraver and all round Genius. A superb hand made Christening Spoon of the very highest quality. Size L. 14cm. Weight 55grams. We can have Malcolm engrave this spoon with up to three initials for you - £100.00

Solid Silver Quaich London 1935 made by the renowned silversmiths Wakely and Wheeler. A heavy gauge hand hammered solid silver Quaich made as a replica of the "Perth Quaich" Made by John Cornflute in 1772, and engraved around base "Original Perth 1772. This beautiful Quaich is in very good condition.
Size H 5.5cm handle to handle 19cm. Dia. Of bowl 10.25 cm. Weight 269g.

Solid Silver Hallmarked Quaich London 1947 with hand engraved thistle design lugs made by the renowned and very collectable R.E. Stone. Diameter 8cm. and to end of lugs 12cm. weight 63grams, with R.E. Stone facsimile signature on back with full hallmarks. A fine Quaich of very good gauge and condition by a very illustrious 20th. Century designer silversmith

A very special Whisky Decanter Label, made of thick, solid silver, hallmarked for Birmingham 1952 with the maker's mark of the renowned Turner and Simpson. There is also a stamp on the back, which states "made in England". The front is inscribed "Whisky" in blue enamel. The label is. 5cm long and 2.6cm high. The chain measures 18cm. It weighs 19. Grams. Superb time warp condition.

Solid Silver Hallmarked Rare Small Christening Tyg Cup London 1917, Made by the renowned Royal silversmiths Goldsmiths and Silversmiths of London. A fine example of this small Christening version of the three handled Tyg cup, and offered in excellent as new condition. This three handled solid silver Tyg is baby size @ 1.5 inches tall x 1.5 inches in diameter. We can engrave a name and date on the base of this item.

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

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.

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.

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..

Solid Silver hallmarked Cut Glass Inkwell on Silver Stand London 1919 made by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths , with circular hinged cover, on a conforming silver stand with moulded border and scroll feet, 2.5" (6.3cm) high, 4" (10.1cm) wide. In superb condition and by Londons Royal silversmiths - Goldsmiths and Silversmiths

A Fine Antique Silver desk inkwell by Sebastian Garrard for Garrard & Co. A very rare, possibly unique pagoda style shape with wonderful border friezes, and fully, clearly hallmarked Maker's mark: S.G for Garrard & Co. London 1921. This very individual piece is in excellent antique condition. There is room under the domed lid to take a lipped glass liner for the ink if wished, but it looks like the silver well was used by filling directly into it. A lovely item of handmade craftsmanship, with cast lion paws feet and pineapple finial weighing a total of 212 grams. 13.6cm long (5.3/8") 7.9cm wide (3.1/8") and about 8cm high (3.1")

A George 1V Sterling Silver and Glass Mounted Inkwell with marks for London 1823 maker John and Archibald Douglas, of square form,the shaped circular hinged cover with swivelling oval hinged thumb piece. In very good condition. 4.3cm. x 4.3cm. x 4.2 cm. This is a charming and rare piece.

Vintage set of six solid silver Hallmarked Spoons, made by the renowned ROBERT EDGAR STONE, and retailed by Asprey of Bond Street London to commemorate the coronation of King George VI - 1936/7. They have a crown finial and 'G VI' etched to the upper handle. Size: 9 cms long and weigh collectively 50g. Superb time warp condition They are contained in their original purple presentation case with the retailer 'ASPREY, 166 BOND ST. LONDON' printed on the inner lid. The case is scuffed on the outside and there is some discoloration to the beige velvet and satin lining.

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.

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.

Sterling Silver Hallmarked 3 Piece Childs Cutlery Set of the very finest quality . This set is in time warp condition, made by The renowned Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, London 1923. A special and prestigious Christening gift, to be used and handed down the generations. Sizes :Spoon : 26g, 5.5" or 14cm long Pusher: 21g, 3.6" or 9.2cm long Fork : 30g, 6" or 5.4cm long A set of this quality would cost over £700.00 today.

Sterling Silver Hallmarked 3 Piece Childs Breakfast Set of the very finest quality . This set is in very good condition, original 1934 presentation box slightly scuffed otherwise very good. Made by The renowned Arthur Price, Birmingham1934. A special and prestigious Christening gift, to be used and handed down the generations. A set of this quality would cost over £600.00 today.
We can engrave the Egg Cup, Spoon and Napkin Ring [ any one piece or all three] for you

Sterling Silver Hallmarked Vintage 2 Piece Childs Cutlery Set of excellent quality . This set is in time warp condition, made by The renowned Emile Viner of Sheffield 1948. A special and prestigious Christening gift, to be used and handed down the generations. Size: Fork L. 13cm. Spoon 13cm. A set of this quality would cost over £250.00 today.

Sterling Silver Hallmarked Vintage 3 Piece Childs Cutlery Set of the very finest quality . This set is in very good condition, made by The renowned Walker and Hall of Sheffield 1952. A special and prestigious Christening gift, to be used and handed down the generations. A set of this quality would cost over £500.00 today.
THE KNIVE MEASURES 190mm IN LENGTH
THE SPOON IS 130mm IN LENGTH
THE FORK IS 130mm IN LENGTH

Solid Silver Small Salt and Pepper set Birmingham 1972 made by the excellent silversmiths A.E.Jones. They are in very good condition, with hallmarks on both lid and body lovely gift. Size: height 3cm dia. 2cm.
We have two sets available if you have a very long table

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.

Superb large Silver Plated Arts & Crafts bowl, made circa 1920 by The Keswick School of Industrial Arts. A very attractive centrepiece / fruit bowl with a wonderful all over hand-hammered finish. The bowl has a flat rim with a simple band of twisted rope going all around the edge. The bowl has curved sides and a flat base.It stands on three elongated round feet which each have a matching band of twisted rope around them. Sizes 10 inches / 254 mm in diametre and it stands 2-3/4 inches / 70 mm high, and very heavy weighing 640 grams. The bowl is in good overall condition with no dents, damage or repair. There is some loss / wear to the plating mainly to the underside. The underside of the bowl is stamped KSIA for Keswick School of Industrial Arts

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.

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.

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.

Solid Silver Vintage Acanthus Pattern Cheese knife by Georg Jensen 1981 Designed by Johan Rohde in 1917. The terminal takes the form of a beautifully stylized acanthus flower. Superb vintage condition. The pattern was originally developed in the 1930's and proved to be one of Georg Jensen's most popular patterns Georg Jensen (1866-1935) is one of the most famous names in World silversmithing. He began his career in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1904. His innovative Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau designs proved very popular and it was not long before his business expanded. By the 1920's he had shops in London, Paris, New York, Stockholm, Buenos Aires and Berlin. We can engrave this knife for you.

Solid Silver Vintage Acanthus Pattern Butter knife by Georg Jensen 1953 Designed by Johan Rohde in 1917. The terminal takes the form of a beautifully stylized acanthus flower, both handle and blade solid silver. Superb vintage condition. The pattern was originally developed in the 1930's and proved to be one of Georg Jensen's most popular patterns Georg Jensen (1866-1935) is one of the most famous names in World silversmithing. He began his career in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1904. His innovative Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau designs proved very popular and it was not long before his business expanded. By the 1920's he had shops in London, Paris, New York, Stockholm, Buenos Aires and Berlin. We can engrave this knife for you.

Vintage Solid Silver Butter Knife made in America c.1950. Very stylish silver butter knife with stainless steel blade insuperb timewarp condition of good gauge and weight. Size: 16cm. We can engrave this knife for you on handle or blade.

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.

Solid Silver Large Seal Top Spoon Sheffield 1916 made by the renowned silversmith William Hutton. Size: Length 19cm. Large Gold Gilded Bowl 7 x 5 cm.. A fine quality large seal top spoon in very good condition.