Hester Bateman English 18th century sterling silver teapot of ovoid form, rim and body with bright-cut diamond bands to top and base, central oval cartouche with armorial engraving, beaded base edge, ball feet, scrolled wooden handle, and silver finial. Base with maker's mark "HB", London hallmarks, and date letter for 1781. 5 1/2" H x […]
Lot 88: 16 pieces Asst. Sterling & Silver Plated Flatware, incl. George III
Sixteen (16) pieces of assorted English, Irish, and American silver flatware. 1st item: George III English tablespoon, hallmarked for Peter Anne and William Bateman, London, 1804. 8" L. 2nd item: George III English sterling tablespoon, hallmarked for William Hall, London, 1794. 8 1/2" L. 3rd-6th items: Four (4) Irish sterling serving spoons, hallmarked for James […]
Lot 85: George III Sterling Silver Armorial Cake Basket
English sterling silver cake basket with reeded handle, gadrooned border, shell and floral corners, and a footed base. Engraved coat of arms to center featuring three crabs below an eagle and the motto "Mutare Vel Timere Sperno" (Change Or Afraid to Scorn) to the bowl and engraved crest to handle. The coat of arms is […]
Lot 86: 4 pcs. English Sterling Hollowware, incl. Hester Bateman Creamer
Four (4) English sterling silver hollowware pieces, including one (1) creamer with tall C-shaped handle, beaded rim, cabochon and foliate design, and plinth base, hallmarked for Hester Bateman, London, 1823, to underside of base; two (2) plates with scalloped rim, engraved crown and squirrel with motto "Tenebo" to the rim, and engraved bird above "Childs" […]
Lot 82: Pair George III Paul Storr Sterling Salvers or Platters
Pair of English sterling silver trays or salvers hallmarked for Paul Storr, London, 1808. Each of circular form with scalloped openwork rim in the manner of Paul de Lamerie, with foliate and shell engraved center featuring an engraved coat of arms depicting a lion and dog surmounted by a crown and reading “Nec Temere Nec […]
Lot 83: Large George III Armorial Sterling Tureen, Wakelin and Taylor
Large English 18th Century Sterling Silver Soup Tureen with engraved coat of arms of Valentine Brown Lawless, Cloncurry (1773-1853). Neoclassical form with oval, fluted base raised on an oval foot, with gadrooned edges and two fluted side handles; the fluted cover with tassel style gadrooned handle. Crest to front with motto VIRTUTE ET NUMINE (Virtue […]
Lot 84: George IV Sterling Silver Dish, Robert Gainsford
English sterling silver serving dish, oval form having a shaped gadrooned rim with foliate scroll and mask decoration to rim and sides, the center with an engraved griffin crest. Rim with hallmarks for Robert Gainsford, Sheffield, 1827. 16" W x 11 3/4" H. 35.55 troy ounces. PROVENANCE: Private Chattanooga, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition […]
Lot 81: George III Sterling Silver Epergne, George Ashforth & Co. Silver
English sterling silver epergne or centerpiece, hallmarked for George Ashforth and Company, Sheffield, 1799. Consisting of an oval cut glass center bowl, set in an oval frame with gadrooned edges, supported by four legs with pierced laurel leaf and rosette capitals, terminating in paw feet, and joined by an oval undertier with a turned finial. […]
Lot 77: Pr. German Gilt Silver Figures, Knight & Lady
Pair of German gilt sterling silver figures including a knight depicted standing in full armor with sword, dagger and heraldry shield, and a medieval lady depicted standing with armorial shield, crown and carved hands. Both with carved faces. Each with a pierced octagonal base marked .925 and additional German hallmarks. 8 7/8" H and 9 […]
Lot 78: 2 European Sterling Silver Figures, Musician & Guard
1st item: German sterling silver figure depicting a musician with carved head standing and playing the flute, while a monkey sits atop the flute and observes, on a pierced round base inset with colored stones and with figural mice feet. The underside of the base is marked STERLING .925 GERMANY. 5 1/2" H x 3 […]