Victorian silver plated pair of knife rests. Star in wheel design ends. Bar is stamped C & Co in gothic script, probably made by Creswick and Co, England, circa 1855 to 1887.  More »

Victorian silver plated pair of knife rests. Star in wheel design ends. Bar is stamped C & Co in gothic script, probably made by Creswick and Co, England, circa 1855 to 1887. They each measure 7 cm wide by 3.5 cm high slightly curved ends. Very good condition - one knife rests has ends which are more curved than the other, probably a little bent over the years.   « Less

Late 1800s silver plated fiddle pattern mustard spoon. Maker is C. Bros. & S, most likely Cooper Brothers & Sons, of Sheffield, England. Spoon measures 12.5 cm long (5  More »

Late 1800s silver plated fiddle pattern mustard spoon. Maker is C. Bros. & S, most likely Cooper Brothers & Sons, of Sheffield, England. Spoon measures 12.5 cm long (5 inches). Condition: some minor scuffs commensurate with light usage, but excellent condition overall.   « Less

Nicely detailed pair of Victorian silver pate knife rests. The style is copied from a Georgian period fire-dog. They have full British registration marks for 1872. Maker is  More »

Nicely detailed pair of Victorian silver pate knife rests. The style is copied from a Georgian period fire-dog. They have full British registration marks for 1872. Maker is William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield, England. Knife rests each measure 5.75 cm high at the finials, 8.5 cm long and 5 cm wide. Excellent used condition.   « Less

Antique Irish Treen Ale Jug: A superior & substantial coopered Jug C.19thC A superior and substantial very fine quality coopered Ale Jug made for the Irish market having  More »

Antique Irish Treen Ale Jug: A superior & substantial coopered Jug C.19thC A superior and substantial very fine quality coopered Ale Jug made for the Irish market having silver plated bands, unusually mounted diagonally engraved with birds, butterflies and flora, also having an acorn finial and an incredible well detailed Bacchus Mask spout. The inside ceramic insulator looking as if unused and bearing both the Irish retailers shield for Austin of Dublin and the makers marks for John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham. Good Antique Condition with wear to the silver plate and usual shrinkage at two of the staves leaving small gaps which is usual to find - please view images Reflections and polish in images Circa: 1870-80's This is a large heavy, substantial and extraordinary item weighing 3 kilos unpackaged - pick up welcome NW6/London 11 inches (28.5cm) height approx X 6.75 inches (17cm) dia approx MARKS - HALLMARKS - HISTORY A business established in Birmingham before 1864 as Grinsell & Bourne. When the partnership was dissolved (1871), John Grinsell started a new business with his sons (Thomas Bywater Grinsell, James Erazmus Grinsell, Lorenzo Grinsell and Joseph Charles Grinsell) as John Grinsell & Sons. The firm was active at Victoria Works, 57 Tower Street, St. George's, Birmingham. Show rooms were opened at 13 Charterhouse Street, Holborn Circus, London and 73 West Nile Street, Glasgow. In 1905c. the firm was converted to John Grinsell & Sons Ltd. Later the firm was purchased by Barker Ellis & Co Ltd. The trade mark "Cupid standing on a scroll" was registered in 1879. The firm was specialized in the manufacture of silver-mounted glass or stoneware items. CHRONOLOGY Grinsell & Bourne c. 1864 - 1871 John Grinsell & Sons 1871 - 1905 John Grinsell & Sons Ltd 1905 - c. 1920   « Less

Early New Zealand colonial period silver plate trophy cup with engraved shields "Champion Prize, Best Mare or Filly in the Yard." this being awarded to W.C. Palmer. Other  More »

Early New Zealand colonial period silver plate trophy cup with engraved shields "Champion Prize, Best Mare or Filly in the Yard." this being awarded to W.C. Palmer. Other shield reads: "Tokomairiro Farmer's Club 1885, Presented by Messrs. Inglis & Murray". Tokomairiro is South Island, near Milton. Cup measures 27.5 cm high by 9.5 cm diameter. Very good condition. No dents. Would possibly benefit from a good polish.   « Less

Antique Silver Plate : A good Hukin & Heath Claret Jug : 19thC A good silver plate on copper and blown glass Claret Jug by Hukin & Heath, the top having bacchus scenes and  More »

Antique Silver Plate : A good Hukin & Heath Claret Jug : 19thC A good silver plate on copper and blown glass Claret Jug by Hukin & Heath, the top having bacchus scenes and the lid with a rampant lion holding a vacant shield. The glass of unusual shape and star cut bottom - very lovely item. Circa: late 19th / earcly 20th century Good overall Antique Condition, the lid being pressed down a bit which is easy and cheap to put right and usual wear to the plate at highlights - please see images - glasss lightly cloudy although I can see dried liquor is inside so with proper cleaning should be fine (in images the glass looks cloudier then it really is due to the shapeof the base and light reflections) 10.5 inches (27cm) height approx Stamped Hukin & Heath Makers Marks MARKS - HALLMARKS - HISTORY The firm, active as manufacturing silversmiths and electroplaters, was established in Birmingham in 1855. In 1875 the firm entered its mark in Birmingham Assay Office, while in 1879 the founders Jonathan Wilson Hukin and John Thomas Heath entered their mark in London Assay Office.The firm was active at Imperial Works, Great Charles Street, Birmingham and in the showrooms at 19 Charterhouse Street, London. J.T. Hukin retired in 1881 and in 1886 J.T. Heath continued the partnership with John Hartsghorne Middleton.In 1904 the business was converted into a limited liability company under the style Hukin & Heath Ltd. The firm went out of business in 1953.The firm is well known for its production in the 1870s and 1880s of silver and electroplated wares under the guidance of Dr. Christopher Dresser.CHRONOLOGY: Hukin & Heath - 1855-1904 Hukin & Heath Ltd - 1904 - 1953   « Less

sold Silver plated vintage Christmas musical bell from circa 1982 with etched mark, red ribbon open work Tree design perfect for upcoming festivities. it's about 2.5" and  More »

sold Silver plated vintage Christmas musical bell from circa 1982 with etched mark, red ribbon open work Tree design perfect for upcoming festivities. it's about 2.5" and in aged fabulous condition, hand wind and inscribed.   « Less

Antique Silver Plate / Ceramic : A novelty 3 piece Table Serving Set C. 19thC A very attractive 3 piece Table Serving Set comprizing of three leaf shaped silver plate  More »

Antique Silver Plate / Ceramic : A novelty 3 piece Table Serving Set C. 19thC A very attractive 3 piece Table Serving Set comprizing of three leaf shaped silver plate Dishes each with hand painted flower head ceramic dishes The silver plate with stamped makers marks for Norton & White - the ceramic Circa: 19th century Good Antique Condition with light wear, mainly to the silver plate mentioned for accuracy (silver plate not rubbed) Large Dish 5 inches (12.5cm) X 4.75 inches (12cm) approx Small Dishes 2.25 inches (6cm) X 2.25 inches (6cm) approx   « Less

Vintage salad servers in the King's Pattern. Also useful for serving vegetables. Used but very good condition - good heavy quality pair of servers. Normal scuffing/scratching  More »

Vintage salad servers in the King's Pattern. Also useful for serving vegetables. Used but very good condition - good heavy quality pair of servers. Normal scuffing/scratching on bowls commensurate with age and usage. 22.5 cm long. Would probably date around 1930s to 50s. They have the "20 DWTS dozen" stamp.   « Less

Vintage pair of salad pr vegetable servers, silver plated, Kings Pattern. Length 22 cm. Some wear, but overall very good condition. Circa mid 20th century.

Vintage pair of salad pr vegetable servers, silver plated, Kings Pattern. Length 22 cm. Some wear, but overall very good condition. Circa mid 20th century.   « Less