The vogue for using silver at the dining table began in France during the reign of Louis XIV. Following his example, royalty from all over Europe began to commission pieces from silversmiths in an attempt to emulate the style seen in the French court. From baroque to modern designs, silver for the dining table has been popular ever since then.
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Hallmarked in London in 1895 by Charles Boyton II, this handsome pair of Antique, Victorian,Sterling Silver Knife Rests, are of traditional form. Each knife rest measures 1.25"(3cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) wide, by 1.25"(3cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 3.05 troy ounces.
£245
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1914 by John Grinsell & Sons, this handsome, Antique, George V period, Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder, is plain in design, and in the traditional capstan style. The pepper grinder has an original Peugeot mechanism, and measures 2.5"(6.5cm) tall, by 1.75"(4.5cm) in diameter.
£265
Hallmarked in London in 1869 by Robert Harper, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Salt Cellars, feature engraved decoration and blue glass liners. Each salt cellar measures 1.5"(4cm) tall, by 2.75"(7cm) in diameter.
£325
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1879 by Atkin Brothers, this attractive pair of Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Fish Servers, are in the aesthetic taste, with engraved decoration to the blade and tine, pistol shape handles, and an engraved family crest to the blade. The fish serving knife measures 11.75"(29.5cm) wide, by 2"(5cm) deep, and the fish serving fork measures 8.75"(22cm) wide, by 2"(5cm) deep.
The crest is that of the Mercer family.
£475
Hallmarked in London in 2000, this charming, Sterling Silver Pepper Pot, is fashioned as a dog wearing a hat and collar. The pepper pot measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 2"(5cm) wide, by 1"(2.5cm) deep, and weighs 4.8 troy ounces.
£495
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome, Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder, features a round hobnail cut glass body, a plain silver base and top with handle, and a peugeot mechanism. The pepper grinder measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, by 2"(5cm) in diameter.
£495
Hallmarked in London in 1979 by Michael Winter, this handsome pair of Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper shakers, are in the modernist style, with bark effect decoration. Each shaker measures 3.25"(8cm) tall, by 1.75"(4.5cm) in diameter, and together they weigh 8.7 troy ounces.
£575
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1909 by Elkington & Co., this attractive pair of Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Mustard Pots, feature slat piercing to the sides, rope borders around the rims, blue glass liners, and engraved crests to the cartouche. Each mustard pot measures 2.5"(6.5cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) wide, by 2.5"(6.5cm) deep. The pair weighs 6.3 troy ounces (excluding the glass liners).
£575
Hallmarked in London in 1841 by George Adams, this very handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Straining Spoon, is in Old English & Thread pattern, and is engraved with a crest to the handle. The spoon measures 12"(30.5cm) in length, by 2.25" (5.5cm) across the bowl, and weighs 4.7 troy ounces. The crest is likely that of the Badder Family.
£595
Hallmarked in London in 1929/30 by Richard Comyns, this simple, George V, Antique Sterling Silver Condiment Set, comprises a salt cellar, a pepper pot and a mustard pot, all with reed detailing and an engraved crest. The salt cellar measures 2.5"(6.5cm) in diameter, the pepper pot measures 4"(10cm) tall, and the mustard pot measures 3"(7.5cm) tall. The set together weighs 7.7 troy ounces.
£675
Hallmarked in London in 1803 by Thomas Robins, this charming, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Butter Dish, is modelled as a shell. The butter shell measures 1"(2.5cm) tall, by 5.25"(13.5cm) wide, by 5.25"(13.5cm) deep, and weighs 3 troy ounces.
£675
Hallmarked in London in 1885 by Aldwinckle & Slater, this very attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Condiment Set, comprises a mustard pot and spoon, a salt shaker and a pepper shaker (engraved S & P and gold plated inside the salt shaker), all featuring wonderful engraved decoration, and presented in their original box. The mustard pot measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, and each pepper measures 2.25"(6cm) tall. The set together weighs 4.7 troy ounces.
£795
Hallmarked in London in 1777 by William Plummer, this handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Butter Dish, is of traditional shell form, standing on 3 shell feet, and featuring an engraved crest to the handle. The butter dish measures 1.25"(3cm) tall, by 5.25"(13.5cm) wide, by 5.25"(13.5cm) deep, and weighs 3.4 troy ounces.
£875
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this elegant, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Cruet Set, comprises 2 oil bottles, a salt, pepper and a mustard pot, all with cut glass bodies and silver mounts with reed detailing. The frame stands on 5 ball and claw feet, and features pierced decoration to the sides and a shaped gadroon border. The cruet set measures 6.5"(16.5cm) tall, by 4.5"(11.5cm) wide and deep.
£975
Hallmarked in London in 1788 by Frances Purton, this attractive, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Mustard Pot, features engraved and pierced decoration to the body and lid, and a blue glass liner. The mustard pot measures 3"(8cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) wide, by 2.5"(6.5cm) deep, and weighs 2.9 troy ounces.
£1,175
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1925 by Docker & Burn, this handsome and rare to find set of 6 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings and matching Napkin Clips, are engraved 1-6, and are presented in their original box.
Each napkin ring measures 1"(3cm) tall, by 1.75"(4.5cm) in diameter. Each napkin clip measures 1"(2.5cm) in length. The box measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) wide, by 6.5"(16.5cm) deep. Together the napkin rings and clips weigh 7.7 troy ounces.
£1,175
Made in Dublin circa 1780, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boat, is plain in style, featuring a scalloped border, an acanthus detailed flying C-scroll handle, and standing on three feet. The sauce boat measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 7.75"(19.5cm) from handle to lip and weighs 7.8 troy ounces.
£1,275
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1807 by Roberts, Cadman & Co., this very handsome, and rare to find, Antique Sterling Silver Extending Toast Rack, is plain in design, and stands on four ball feet. The toast rack measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 2"(5cm) wide when closed, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep, and weighs 8.3 troy ounces.
£1,465
Hallmarked in London in 1823 by William Galloway, this handsome, Antique, George IV period, Sterling Silver Sauce Boat, stands on 3 cast feet, and features a shaped border, an engraved family crest, and an acanthus detailed handle. The sauce boat measures 4.75"(11.5cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) from handle to lip, by 4.75"(11.5cm) deep, and weighs 14.6 troy ounces.
£1,475
Hallmarked in London in 1875 by Edward Barnard & Sons, this attractive, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dish, features a removable glass liner, and is elegantly decorated in the Neoclassical taste. The butter dish measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) wide, by 5.75"(14.5cm) deep. The silver weighs 14.91 troy ounces.
£1,475
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1918 by George Howson, this handsome set of 12, Antique Sterling Silver Lobster Picks, are plain in style, and are presented in their original box. Each lobster pick measures 7.5"(19cm) in length, and together they weigh 13.1 troy ounces.
£1,795
Hallmarked in London in 1886 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Chafing Dish, is in the Neoclassical taste, with fluted legs and reed borders. The chafing dish measures 4.75"(12cm) tall, by 10.25"(26cm) wide, by 6"(15cm) deep, and weighs 25.9 troy ounces.
£1,795
Hallmarked in London in 1787, this fine, set of four George III, Antique Sterling Silver Salt Cellars, are 'Boat shaped', and feature reed detailing and gilt interiors. Each salt cellar measures 2.5"(6.5cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) wide, and the set together weighs 18.6 troy ounces.
£1,825
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 2018 by Laurence R. Watson & Co., this handsome set of 6 Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Side Plates, have gadroon borders. Each plate measures 0.5"(1.5cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) in diameter, and the set together weighs 38.01 troy ounces.
£1,895
Hallmarked in London in 1921 by D. & J. Wellby, this attractive, Sterling Silver Dish Ring, has pierced decoration to the sides depicting shepherds and animals, intwined with scroll and floral detailing, and a blue glass liner. This dish ring measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 7.5"(19.5cm) in diameter and has a silver weight of 17.1 troy ounces.
£2,175
Hallmarked in London in 1779 by John Wakelin & William Taylor, this very handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Entree Dish, is round in shape, and plain in design, with reed detailing and an engraved crest to the lid. The entree dish measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, by 10.5"(26.5cm) in diameter, and weighs 37 troy ounces.
The crest is that of the Hamilton Family, and most likely that of John Hamilton, 1st Baronet Hamilton of Marlborough House.
£2,175
Hallmarked in London in 1773 by Thomas & Jabez Daniell, this attractive, Antique, George III period, Sterling Silver & Glass Cruet Set, comprises a sugar caster, 2 pepper casters and 2 oil bottles, all with cut glass bodies and silver mounts. The cruet set measures 9.25"(24cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) in diameter.
£2,295
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Joseph Braham, this charming set of 4, Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Grinders, are modelled as weights with ring handles, and feature Peugeot mechanisms. Each pepper grinder measures 3.25"(8.5cm) tall, by 2"(5cm) in diameter.
£2,475
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1968 and 1969 by Roberts & Belk, this handsome set of 4 Sterling Silver Sauce Boats on Trays, feature gadroon borders and acanthus detailed flying scroll handles. Each sauce boat measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) from handle to lip, and each tray measures 8.75"(22cm) wide, by 6.25"(16cm) deep. The complete set weighs 69.3 troy ounces.
£2,475
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by D. & J. Wellby, this fantastic pair of Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boats, are very large in size, and feature bead borders and reed detailed loop handles. Each sauce boat measures 6.5"(17cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) from handle to lip, and the pair together weigh an impressive 36.3 troy ounces.
£2,675
Hallmarked in London in 1840 by George Burrows II & Richard Pearce, this very handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver & Glass Cruet Set, comprises 8 glass bottles for various condiments, all hexagonal in shape, with a plain silver stand with a cast scroll handle and scroll feet. The condiment set measures 8"(20.5cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, by 5"(12.5cm) deep.
£2,675
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1924 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome, Antique, George V period, Sterling Silver Butter Dish, features fluted decoration to the revolving top, neoclassical legs, and a removable pierced liner. The butter dish measures 4.75"(12cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) wide, by 5.75"(14.5cm) deep, and weighs 19.34 troy ounces.
£2,695
Hallmarked in London in 1911 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, is plain in style, featuring shaping to the body, reed borders throughout, and loop handles. The soup tureen measures 9.25"(23.5cm) tall, by 14.75"(37.5cm) from handle to handle, by 7.75"(19.5cm) deep, and the ladle which is hallmarked in Sheffield in 1911, measures 10"(25.5cm) in length. The two pieces together weigh 60.4 troy ounces.
£2,975
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome, George V period, Antique Sterling Silver Asparagus Set, comprises 12 pairs of asparagus easters, and a pair of asparagus servers, all featuring engraved zig zag borders, and shell detailing. The set together weighs 12.33 troy ounces.
The asparagus servers measure 9.25"(23.5cm) in length. The asparagus easters measure 3.5"(9cm) in length. The box measures 2.5"(6.5cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) wide, by 10"(25.5cm) deep.
£3,275
Made circa 1910, this very handsome set of 12, Antique Silver Plate Meat Dishes, are plain in style, oval in shape, and feature reed borders to each. Each meat dish measures 20"(51cm) wide, by 15"(38cm) deep.
£3,475
Hallmarked in London in 1905 by Carrington & Co., this charming pair of Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Entree Dishes, are octagonal in shape, and feature gadroon borders and removable handles. Each entree dish measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall (5.5"(14cm) including the handle), by 10"(25.5cm) in diameter. Together the pair weighs 95 troy ounces.
£3,675
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1905 by Elkington & Co., this handsome pair of Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Condiment Sets, are of horse riding interest, with the pepper and mustard containers modelled as riding boots, the salt cellar modelled as a jockeys cap with gilt interior, a hunting flask shaped cayenne pepper container, riding crop spoons, and a spur shaped handle. Each condiment set measures 5.25"(13.5cm) tall, by 4.25"(11cm) wide, by 6"(15cm) deep, and together they weigh 27.15 troy ounces.
£4,375
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1929 by Elkington & Co., this large and ornate, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, comprises a sugar caster, 2 pepper pots 2 salt cellars and a mustard pot with matching spoons. The sugar caster measures 6.75"(17cm) tall, each pepper measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, each salt measures 3.5"(9cm) in diameter, and the mustard measures 4.75"(12cm) from handle to side. The silver without the glass liners weighs 55.7 troy ounces
£4,595
Hallmarked in London in 1740 by John Jacob, this wonderful pair of George II, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boats, are in the Rococo taste, with cast ornate feet, and an acanthus detailed scroll handle. Each sauce boat measures 4.75"(12cm) tall, by 6.75"(17cm) from handle to lip. The pair of sauce boats weigh 21.2 troy ounces.
£4,675
Hallmarked in London in 1911 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd, this handsome pair of Antique Sterling Silver Entree Dishes, feature gadroon borders, and removable handles. Each entree dish measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) wide, by 8"(20cm) deep. Together they weigh 102 troy ounces.
£4,695
Made in London circa 2000 by C. J. Vander, this handsome set of 12 Silver Plate Underplates, feature a decorative border and a plain centre. Each underplate measures 14.5"(37cm) in diameter.
£4,975
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1898 by Hamilton & Inches, this stylish pair of Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Entree Dishes, are oval in shape, and feature gadroon borders and removable handles. Each entree dish measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 11.5"(29cm) wide, by 8.25"(21cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 89.7 troy ounces.
£4,975
Hallmarked in London in 1875 by Rupert Favell, this rare, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Spoon Warmer, is modelled as a Nautilus shell on a rocky outcrop, and features engraved decoration to the hinged opening and an engraved crest to the top. The spoon warmer measures 5"(13cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) wide, by 3.75"(9.5cm) deep an d weighs 23.36 troy ounces.
£5,975
Hallmarked in London in 1825 by John Bridge, this stylish, George IV, Antique Sterling Silver Bouillabaisse Tureen, stands on four ball feet, and features a shell finial to the lid, reed borders around the base, a gadroon border around the rim, and drop ring handles. The bouillabaisse tureen measures 6.75"(17cm) tall, by 10.25"(26cm) wide, by 8.5"(21.5cm) deep and weighs 48.8 troy ounces.
£7,975
Hallmarked in London in 1802 & 1803 by John Emes, this handsome set of 4, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens, are 'Boat' shaped, and plain in design, featuring reed borders and acorn finials. Each sauce tureen measures 6"(15.5cm) tall, by 8.75"(22cm) wide, by 3.75"(9.5cm) deep, and the set together weighs 55.8 troy ounces.
£9,775
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1984 by Alexander Smith, this handsome set of 12, Sterling Silver Plates, feature a rope border. Each plate measures 11"(28cm) in diameter, and together they weigh 199 troy ounces.
£9,775
Hallmarked in London between 1898 and 1901 by D. & J. Wellby & Carrington & Co., this wonderful suite of 5, Antique Sterling Silver Dishes, feature pierced decoration to the sides, and cast borders and feet. The suite comprises 1 larger central dish, 2 medium dishes, and 2 small dishes, and weighs 73.1 troy ounces in total.
The largest dish measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 11.25"(28.5cm) wide, by 9"(23cm) deep. The 2 medium dishes measure 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) wide, by 7.5"(19cm) deep. The 2 small dishes measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) wide, by 4.75"(12cm) deep.
£11,750
Hallmarked in London in 1891 by Joseph & Horace Savory (trading as the Goldsmiths Alliance) this rare, English, Antique Sterling Silver Ewer & Basin, features sunken and swirled fluting, and acanthus detailing to both pieces. The ewer measures 14.5"(37cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) from handle to lip, and the basin measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 14.5"(37cm) in diameter. The pair together weigh a substantial 128 troy ounces.
£11,975
Hallmarked in London in 1842 by John Figg, this extraordinary pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens, feature scroll borders, ornate handles and feet, and engraved crests and mottos. Each sauce tureen measures 7"(18cm) tall, by 10"(25cm) wide, and the pair together weigh a substantial 70 troy ounces.
£12,750
Hallmarked in London in 1835 by Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard, this superb, William IV, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, features an ornate cast handle to the lid and ornate cast feet, a gadroon borders, and an engraved coat of arms to the side. The soup tureen measures 11"(28cm) tall, by 15.5"(39.5cm) wide, by 8.75"(22.5cm) deep, and weighs 124.7 troy ounces.
£15,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1833 by Robert Gainsford, this striking, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, is in the Regency taste, featuring ornate cast feet and handles, and heraldic engraving. The soup tureen measures 12.25"(31cm) tall, by 17.5"(44.5cm) over the handles, by 12"(30.5cm) deep, and weighs 114.6 troy ounces. The coat of arms, crest and motto, are that of Sir Thomas Gladstone, 2nd Baronet.
£17,750
Hallmarked in London in 1970 by Stuart Devlin, this wonderful pair of Sterling Silver Entree Dishes, are handsomely designed, with gilt borders and handles. Each entree dish measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 15.75"(40cm) wide, by 6.75"(17cm) deep, and the pair together weigh an impressive 115.6 troy ounces.
The entree dishes are shown in the Stuart Devlin book, page 21.
£17,975
Hallmarked in London in 1827 by Benjamin Preston, this incredible, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, is a masterpiece of the regency style, with cast and applied feet and handles, and an engraved coat of arms. The soup tureen measures 10.5"(27cm) tall, by 15.5"(39.5cm) wide, by 9.75"(25cm) deep, and weighs a very impressive 148.1 troy ounces. The coat of arms is that of the Marquess of Cholmondeley.
£19,750
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Sydney Bellamy Harman, this wonderful, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Set of Plates, comprises 12 dinner plates and 12 soup plates, all with gadroon borders and each engraved with a Baron's coronet. Each plate measures 10"(25cm) in diameter, and the set together weighs approximately 400 troy ounces.
£25,775
Hallmarked in London in 1829 by William Ker Reid, this incredible, George IV period, Antique Sterling Silver Dining Table Suite of Soup & Sauce Tureens, is ornate in design, with highly detailed cast handles and feet, and engraved with original crests and coat of arms to each piece. The soup tureen measures 10.25"(26cm) tall, by 16.5"(42cm) wide, by 10"(25.5cm) deep, and each sauce tureen measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) wide, by 5"(12.5cm) deep. The set together weighs an impressive 236.6 troy ounces. The coat of arms and double crests are that of Francis Alexander Mackenzie, 12th Laird of Gairloch and 5th Baronet of Nova Scotia.
£39,750