I.Franks is pleased to offer a fine range of antique sterling silver Statement Pieces from the Victorian period. All of our antique, Victorian silver Statement Pieces 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 Statement Pieces to see a larger picture.
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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 London in 1887 by Walter & Charles Sissons, this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is realistically modelled to look like a Cantaloupe melon, with the glass presumably by Thomas Webb & Son's Ltd. The claret jug measures 8"(20.5cm) tall, by 5.75"(14.5cm) from handle to side, by 5.25"(13.5cm) deep. A Cantaloupe glass example can be found in The Kent Collection, number 913.
£7,975
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1871 by Mackay & Chisholm, this wonderful, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tray, is Baroque in style, featuring engraved decoration to the centre with acanthus leaves and lions, an engraved crest, and an incredible cast border depicting lions & dragons amongst scrolling acanthus leaves. The tray measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 28"(71cm) wide, by 21.25"(54cm) deep, and weighs an impressive 141.8 troy ounces.
£9,675
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 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 1853 by Robert Hennell III, this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Jug, is a very rare example modelled in the style of the famous Warwick Vase. The jug measures 11.25"(28.5cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) wide, by 6.5"(16.5cm) deep, and weighs a substantial 48.2 troy ounces.
£11,795
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 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 London in 1874 by Edward Ker Reid, this incredible, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Salver, stands on four feet, and features a gadroon border and an engraved coat of arms to the centre. The salver measures 2.25"(6cm) tall, by 24.5"(62cm) in diameter and weighs an impressive 187.7 troy ounces (5.84kg). The coat of arms appears to belong to a member of the L'Estrange (or Le Strange) family, most likley that of Hamon Le Strange of Norfolk, and the motto reads 'mihi parta tueri' ('I will fight for what is mine').
£12,975
Hallmarked in London in 1878 by George Angell & Co., this exceptional, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece, is richly decorated in the Neoclassical taste, with seated Female figures to both sides, and rams head detailing to the removable central bowl. The centrepiece measures 13.25"(33.5cm) tall, by 13.75"(35cm) wide, by 12.25"(31cm) deep, and weighs an impressive 138.25 troy ounces.
£14,750
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 London in 1861 and 1862 by Robert Hennell III, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, includes a covered milk jug and a small cream jug, and features wonderfully ornate chasing throughout, and silver handles. The kettle measures 17"(43cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) from handle to spout. The teapot measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 174 troy ounces.
£18,775
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 1880 by Daniel & Charles Houle, this incredible, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, is elaborately decorated with a tavern scene in the manner of the famous Flemish painter David Teniers the Younger. The tea and coffee service weighs a substantial feeling 132.3 troy ounces.
The coffee pot measures 10.5"(26.5cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) from handle to spout, by 6.25"(16cm) deep. The teapot measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 10.25"(26cm) from handle to spout, by 6.5"(16.5cm) deep. The sugar bowl measures 6.25"(16cm) tall, by 7.75"(19.5cm) from handle to handle, by 5.5"(14cm) deep. The cream jug measures 5.75"(14.5cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) from handle to spout, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep.
£19,750
Hallmarked in London in 1859 by Edward & John Barnard, this incredible pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra, are beautifully modelled, each holding 3 candles, and with a female and male figure holding the lights overhead. Each measures 20"(51cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) wide and deep, and the pair together weigh 116.3 troy ounces.
£26,750
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 1889 and 1893 by R & S Garrard & Co., this handsome, and large pair of Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra, are cast, will hold 5 candles each and are in the George II manner. Each candelabrum measures 22.5"(57cm) tall, by 16.25"(41cm) wide, by 16.25"(41cm) deep, and together they weigh an impressive 304 troy ounces.
£39,750
Hallmarked in London in 1877 by Walter & John Barnard, this incredible, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Wall Charger, is a rare to find example of the 'Warwick Charger', which matches the design of the famous 'Warwick Vase' found in 1771 at Hadrians Villa in Tripoli. The wall charger is richly decorated with Bacchic ornament in the traditional Roman style. The wall charger measures 25"(64cm) in diameter, and weighs an impressive 208.3 troy ounces.
£39,975
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
Hallmarked in London in 1887 by R & S Garrard & Co., this stunning pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coolers, are in the naturalistic taste, with the bases and rims designed to look like coral, and the handles made as oak leaves and branches. Each wine cooler measures 12"(30cm) tall, by 10.5"(27cm) in diameter, and together they weigh a very impressive 255.8 troy ounces.
£79,795