I.Franks is pleased to offer a fine range of antique sterling silver Centrepieces from the Victorian period. All of our antique, Victorian silver Centrepieces can be purchased online, or from our shop in the London Silver Vaults and come with a certificate of authenticity, guaranteed by our membership of LAPADA. Please click on an image of any of the Victorian Centrepieces to see a larger picture.
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Made circa 1880 by Hukin & Heath, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Candelabrum, is a fine example of the Aesthetic Movement, featuring a plain base, and will hold 6 candles. The candelabrum measures 15"(38cm) tall, by 10.5"(26.5cm) wide and deep.
£795
Made circa 1880, this striking, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Centrepiece, stands on Ram horn legs, and features a varicoloured glass dish and trumpet vase. The centrepiece measures 22"(56cm) tall, by 17"(43.5cm) wide, by 9"(23cm) deep.
£2,275
Hallmarked in Sheffield between 1896 and 1901 by James Dixon & Sons, this attractive suite of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Dishes, comprises a central large dish, and 4 smaller additional dishes, all featuring pierced decoration to the body and foot, and ornate borders. The suite together weighs 49.9 troy ounces.
The larger dish measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 14.75"(37.5cm) wide, by 11"(28cm) deep. The smaller dishes each measure 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, by 5.25"(13.5cm) deep.
£4,475
Made circa 1880, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Centrepiece, features a central glass bowl, and three smaller side bowls. The centrepiece is naturalistic in style, modelled as an intwined vine under which two sheep are shading from the sun. The centrepiece measures 25.5"(65cm) tall, by 18"(46cm) in spread.
£4,795
Carrying plate marks for 1884 by Elkington & Co., this charming, Antique, Victorian Silver Plate Centrepiece, is in the naturalistic form, modelled as a giraffe standing under a palm tree which supports a glass bowl. The centrepiece measures 22"(56cm) tall, by 14.5"(37cm) in diameter.
£5,475
Hallmarked in London in 1876 by Samuel Smily with the matching plateau hallmarked in Birmingham in 1876 by Horace Woodward & Co., this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece, holds a glass vase and a glass dish, and features Cellini pattern decoration. The centrepiece on the plateau measures 22.5"(57cm) tall by 11"(28cm) in diameter.
£6,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1895 by Martin, Hall & Co., this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece Dish, features pierced decoration to the stand and dish, and shaped gadroon borders. The centrepiece measures 10.5"(26.5cm) tall, by 16"(41cm) wide, and weighs and substantial 78.9 troy ounces (2454g).
£8,475
Hallmarked in London in 1900 by Elkington & Co., this impressive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece, could be used as a trophy, a wine cooler, or as an oversized beer tankard. The centrepiece stands on thee recumbent lion feet, their front paws resting on balls, and features chased acanthus and scroll decoration throughout, and a lion rampant finial holding a vacant shield. The centrepiece measures 13"(33cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) in diameter, by 11"(28cm) handle to rim and weighs 90 troy ounces.
£8,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1873 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece, is modelled as a gentleman holding a greyhound and standing under a palm tree. The centrepiece measures 18"(46cm) tall, by 13"(33cm) wide, by 15.5"(39.5cm) deep, and the silver weighs 92.9 troy ounces.
£9,975
Hallmarked in London in 1871 & 1874 by Alexander Macrae, this striking pair of Antqiue Sterling Silver Compotes, are in the Egyptian Revival style, featuring Anubis masks to each foot, and palm tree supports to the glass dishes. Each compote measures 12.25"(31cm) tall, by 10.25"(26cm) in diameter and together they weigh 70 troy ounces.
£11,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1900 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Bowl, is in the Monteith design, with a shaped rim, and cast lion mask drop ring handles. The bowl measures 9.25"(23.5cm) tall, by 13"(33cm) in diameter, and weighs 91.32 troy ounces.
£11,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1873 by Fenton Brothers Ltd., this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece and Suite of 8 Dishes, features wonderfully ornate decoration throughout. The centrepiece features a glass vase for flowers, and measures 19.75"(50cm) tall, by 10.5"(27cm) in diameter, each of the four oval dishes measure 4"(10cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) wide, by 7.5"(19cm) deep, and each of the four round dishes measure 5.25"(13cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) in diameter. The total silver weight is 133.7 troy ounces.
£17,950
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1890 and 1895 by Elkington & Co., this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece Suite, comprises an oval central silver and glass dish, and a round pair of silver and glass side dishes, all ornate in design, with fauns supporting the dishes which are detailed with floral and acanthus motifs.
The central dish measures 9"(23cm) tall, by 13.5"(34cm) wide, by 7"(18cm) deep, and the side dishes measure 9.5"(24cm) tall, by 6.75"(17cm) in diameter. The set together weighs 138 troy ounces.
£19,750
Hallmarked in London in 1854 by Barnards, this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece, features a central glass bowl and 5 spaces for candles. The centrepiece is richly decorated, featuring shell and scroll motifs, and stands on a triangular base. The centrepiece measures 29"(74cm) tall, by 18.5"(47cm) in spread, and weighs 178 troy ounces.
£24,750
Hallmarked in London in 1892 by D. & J. Wellby, this impressive, nine basket, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Epergne, is a fine example of Adam style design, featuring pierced work throughout, neoclassical decoration, four round baskets, four oval baskets and a larger oval basket on the top. The epergne measures 15"(38cm) tall, by 20"(51cm) wide, by 18"(46cm) deep and weighs 119.5 troy ounces.
£26,975
Hallmarked in London in 1847 by Benjamin Smith III, this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra Suite, comprises a pair of 3 light candelabra, and central 4 light candelabrum, which would provide a wonderful display on a table. Each piece is decorated with acanthus leaves, and features removable nozzles, and scrolling acanthus arms.
The central 4 light candelabrum measures 22.5"(57cm) tall, by 17.5"(44.5cm) wide, by 16"(40.5cm) deep, and each of the 3 light candelabra measures 23.5"(60cm) tall, by 19.75"(50.5cm) wide, by 7.5"(19cm) deep.
£35,975
Hallmarked in London in 1840 by William Bateman & Daniel Ball, for Rundle, Bridge and Rundle, this incredible and very large, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Candelabrum, holds 7 candles, and features wonderful acanthus and scroll decoration throughout. The candelabrum measures 32"(82cm) tall, by 25"(63.5cm) in spread, and weighs an impressive 390 troy ounces.
The coat of arms is that of Lord Edward Heneage, 1st Baron Heneage.
William Bateman & Daniel Ball entered their mark in partnership in December 1839, and the partnership was dissolved in 1843. Examples of their work can be found in the Royal Collection.
£44,750
Hallmarked in Birmingham between 1873 and 1885 by Elkington & Co., this incredible, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Suite of Dessert Stands, is in the Egyptian Revival style, and comprises a large centrepiece with 3 small glass side dishes, and a larger central glass dish, a pair of medium size dessert stands with glass dishes and gilt figures of sphinxes to the bases, and a smaller pair of dessert stands with glass dishes. The silver of the suite weighs an impressive 347 troy ounces.
The central dessert stand measures 28"(71cm) tall, by 18"(46cm) in diameter. The 2 medium dessert stands measures 17.25"(44cm) tall, by 9.25"(23.5cm) in diameter. The 2 smaller dessert stands measure 9.5"(24cm) tall, by 9.25"(23.5cm) in diameter.
£57,975