Each 6.25"h., 25.4 total troy oz.
IPHC Each engraved with crest.
Provenance: from the estate of Drucie Snyder and John Horton. Mrs. Horton was the daughter of Secretary of Treasury John Wesley Snyder and his wife, the former Edith Cook. The Snyders enjoyed a close personal friendship with President and Mrs. Harry Truman and family.
8.5" top dia., 9.75"h.
EOSP211 Once referred to as the "poor man's silver", Old Sheffield Plate captivates many. Accidental in its origin, the fusing of copper and silver enabled those of moderate means to own exact replicas of solid silver articles at a fraction of the cost. Implementing a let-in shield of sterling, the owners of such articles displayed their family crest without copper showing through. Old Sheffield Plate thrived for nearly a century before being replaced by electroplating. Bleeding, the occurrence of the copper base metal showing through to the surface signals the age and craftsmanship of such pieces.
DIVINE ENGLISH STERLING SILVER GRADUATED SUGAR BASKETS WITH HANDLES
Smaller basket - 5" h.., 3.25" l., 4.25" w., 4.4 troy oz.
Larger basket - 6.5" h., 4" l., 5.5" w., 6.6 troy oz.
ESB224
RECENT ACQUISITION Engraved "TSB"
Discoveries at sites like Herculaneum in 1711 and 1738 inspired brothers Robert, James and John Adams to study and revive the interest in Greek and Roman antiquities. True Classical Revival is a phenomenon of the late 1790s. The industrial Revolution capitalized ont he repetitive nature of Classical forms and resulted in international appeal of this graceful style.
ENCHANTING ENGLISH STERLING SILVER AND GLASS INKSTAND
13"l., 5.3 troy oz.
IDS667
RECENT ACQUISITION Engraved with a family crest.
This rare pieces is in remarkable condition, with no repairs or restoration to the grill.
FANTASTIC IRISH STERLING SILVER SUGAR BASKET WITH HANDLE
11" l., 15" w.
EOSPMC7
RECENT ACQUISITION Engraved with the Roll family crest and motto: "NEC REGE NEC POPULO SED UTROQUE" (Neither for king nor people, but for both).
Has not been replated and still has tin interior.
HANDSOME ENGLISH STERLING SILVER STUFFING/RICE SPOON
MARKS OF EDWARD TWYCROSS AND *LAURENCE KEARY
DUBLIN
1823
6.75"l., 2.5 troy oz.
IST3 Engraved with a crowned bust of a rampant lion and "Fidel Coticula Crux" in a banner
The repousse motifs of a thistle, shamrock, and rose seem to pay tribute to the jewels of the British empire.
*We wish to acknowledge and thank Mr. David C. Hughes for his assistance in identifying this silversmith.
IMPORTANT PAIR OF SCOTTISH STERLING SILVER SAUCE TUREENS
4.75"h., 3.25"top dia., 11.5 troy oz.
EST151 Engraved with the crest, believed to be for the Tapper family, the translation : "It will be given to the persevering."
Seymour Wyler, in The Book of Old Silver, confirms what collectors have known for years: very little early Scottish silver exists. This may be attributed to two factors. First, the wealthy lairds and chieftains did not indulge in lavish appointments for the home like their English contemporaries. Second, many passionate Scotsmen sacrificed cherished family silver to foster noble and often political causes.
The French brought not only their cuisine to Great Brain when they fled during the French Revolution, but also the form of sauce tureens. This compressed oval, boat shape design with upswept handles captures French refinement. The covers are known for being steeply domed, so that the urn-shaped finials are the same height as the top of the reeded handles. The value and beauty of these pieces are in their simplicity.
INCREDIBLY RARE ENGLISH STERLING SILVER AND CORAL BABY'S RATTLE WITH BELLS AND WHISTLE
4.25"l., 1.58 troy oz.
EPB107 While this once served as a valuable tool for feeding infants and invalids, it would be superb for serving sherry that accompanies she-crab soup.
MARKS OF EMICK ROMER AND THOMAS PITTS
LONDON
1770-1771
Approximately 13.25" h., 20" l., 24" w., 86.0 total troy oz.
ESE56
SOLD According to several sources, the epergne arrived in England in the first quarter of the 18th century. The word, "epergne", stemmed from the French "epaigner," meaning thrifty. The use of these large objects in the center of the table avoided waste. Each guest helped him or herself from the main bowl, thus eliminating the disposal of expensive delicacies left on an individual's plate. The saucers or baskets could be adapted to individual use. The earlier, baroque form tended to be complex, incorporating dining accessories like caster, cruets, salts and sauce boats and graced the table throughout dinner. Rococo examples, such as this one, served as a dressing for the dessert course, showcasing condiments, fruits, nuts and other luxuries. Economic feasibility drove silversmiths to replace the expensive silver saucers with less expensive, crystal dishes. This same reason also resulted in many more examples being produced in Old Sheffield Plate, rather than sterling.
Thomas Pitts I specialized in the production of epergnes and pierced basketwork. Arthur Grimwade's discovery in the "Workmens" ledger for 1766 to 1775 reveals that Pitts supplied a number of epergnes to the firm of Parker and Wakelin. John D. Davis in English Silver at Williamsburg states, "This is but an instance of the substantial traffic in goods produced by specialist makers and supplied within the trade for retailing."
A four-armed example residing in Williamsburg's collection marked by Thomas Pitts I has virtually identical chased saucers and cast feet and arms.
MARKS OF MATTHEW WEST AND JAMES ENGLAND
DUBLIN
1820 Engraved with a family crest.
Set consist of:
7 Dinner forks - each approx. 8" long
9 Luncheon forks - each approx. 6.75" long
4 Teaspoons - each approx. 5.75" long
9 Dessert spoons - each approx. 7" long
9 Tablespoons - each approx. 9" long
2 Gravy Ladles - each approx. 6.5" long
40 Total pieces
ISFS55
RECENT ACQUISITION
SCARCE SILVERPLATE AND GLASS THREE SECTIONAL MIRROR PLATEAU
1.75"h., 24.25"l., 48"w.
EMP311 Long prized for their versatility, mirror plateaus serve two main functions. The first is to accentuate a table's centerpiece. The second is to reflect, therefore double, the amount of light produced by a chandelier or candelabra. Applied plain plinths top paw feet and interrupt threaded banding that comprises rim.
SPECTACULAR SET OF FOUR ENGLISH STERLING SILVER MUGS
MARK OF JOHN CROUCH I AND THOMAS HANNAM
LONDON
1792-1793
14.5" l., 22.5" w, 72 troy oz.
ESOT
SOLD Engraved "Coelestum Spero Coronam" (I hope for a heavenly crown)
The coat of arms is thought to be Blake-Humfrey.
SUBSTANTIAL ENGLISH SILVERPLATE ASPARAGUS TONG IN A
