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
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
13"h., 6" top dia., 31.2 troy oz
1TTLL0 Engraved "Rotherham" on bottom.
The citites of Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, and Sheffield comprise South Yorkshire. The area became the center of the stagecoach industry in the sixteenth century, which in turn, gave birth to the sport of horseracing in the region. Today, the Doncaster cup is the oldest continuous regulated horserace in the world. This goblet has a superb repousse steeplechase scene.
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.
PHENOMINAL ENGLISH STERLING AND VERMEIL CREAMER AND SUGAR BOWL
22.6 troy oz
0RLL9REP200 Solomon Royes was apprenticed to renowned silversmith, Solomon Hougham, and became free on 6 December 1797. He entered into a partnership with his former master and John East Dix, working as a large plateworker. By 19 September 1818 the partnership included only Dix. This partnership lasted until 22 February 1820, when Royes ventured out on his own.
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.
