RUSSIAN SILVER 2-HANDLED SUGAR BASIN / BOWL W Russian silver 2-handled sugar basin / bowl with lid. Made circa 1880. <br>
Measures approx 5 inches tall. Weighs 213g / 7.5oz. <br>
Bulbous body on a round, stepped and spreading foot. Chased with a band of foliage in pricked borders, enclosing a vacant cartouche on both front and back. Detachable cover fits well and has conforming decoration. Beautiful finial. WOnderful turned up handles - uniquely Russian in design. <br>
The piece is fully hallmarked underneath, on the rim, on the inside of the lid. <br>
Very good condition. <P>
This item was authenticated by Sothebys.  

RUSSIAN SILVER TEAPOT 1856 J NORDBERG ST PETE Russian silver teapot. Made by J Nordberg, St Petersburg 1856. <br>
Measures 9 1/2inches accross and approx 4 1/2 inches high. Weight on postal scale is 1lb 6oz. <br>
Squat pumpkin shaped with round, lobed body. Ivory heat resistors in handle and on finial of hinged lid. Botanic theme echoed in the generous thumbpiece of the handle. Beautiful proportions and design. <br>
Signed underneath with the following marks:City mark for St Petersberg ; Makers mark I.N in a rectangle for J Nordberg; Assayer A.M A. Mitin over date 1856 and Russian silver standard mark 84.<br>
Good condition with no damage/restoration to be found.  

VICTORIAN ST SILVER WATER JUG BENJAMIN SMITH Early Victorian sterling silver water jug. Made London, England, 1838 by Benjamin Smith.
Measures 10 1/4 inch to top of handle. Weighs 25oz.
Round base with scrolling stepped rim. Fluted spreading body, lobed at the widest, round part near the bottom, tapering as it rises. Generous lip. Beautiful lid inset below the level of the upper rim, which has a gentle wide curve. Lid is hinged (hinges tight and in good condition) and has a wonderful applied flower/foliate finial.
The curving handle has two ivory heat resistor rings and an applied acanthus leaf, chased and finely engraved.
The bulbous lobes of the body are engraved and chased with repousse flowers of various species, delicately lovely and different on each lobe.
There is an engraved monogram - see 'photos.
All parts are hallmarked: the flower has BS, the Queen's head in profile and the lion Passant.
The inside of the lid has date letter D and lion passant. Underneath the base are the date letter, D, a lobed hallmark with BS for Benjamin Smith, Victoria's head in profile and the lion passant as well as engraved LINN INN FIELDS and B. SMITH DUKE ST actually written out.
Condition is very good. All parts appear to be original.  

ST SILVER TEAPOT LONDON 1685 W FAMILY CREST Sterling silver teapot. Made London, England 1685. <br>
Measures approx 4 1/2 inches high. Total distance front to back is approx 8 1/2 inches.
Small bullet shaped teapot. Straight spout that opens like a mouth. Sturdy hinged lid with hinges in good shape, as is finial. Front has an engraved family crest - a bird with a leafy twig in it's beak. Horn handle is most likely a Victorian replacement, but all other parts are original and in good condition. <br>
Marked underneath with the following hallmarks: R (maker); crowned leopard for London, lion passant and date letter h for 1685. Someone has also engraved / scratched an oval with FT in it. I have been informed that the R is attributable to Alexander Roode.  

FRENCH SILVER TEAPOT CLASSIC EARLY 19C French 950 silver teapot made early 19th century.
Weighs 1lb 6 oz. 7 1/2inches tall. (The weight is 617g / 21.8oz / 19.82 ozt.)
Classic French elegance. Round bottomed teapot supported on 4 acanthus leaf shaped legs, curving and tapering towards the bottom, enhanced by a fluted and bowed central raised panel. Delicately curving spout with long mouth to facilitate clean pouring also decorated with raised foliage and a central panel echoing those on the legs. Front and back are identical with an oval enclosed in raised foliage and gently engraved with a monogram. Handle has ivory inlays for heat protection. The lid has a sunburst of raised gadroon work in the centre, from which the finial emerges in the form of a beautifully modelled pineapple/budding flower.
Marks include the Minerva, used for .950 silver items since 1838. Underneath is the diamond shaped lozenge with makers mark that contains A stork 1.
Excellent condition. The only fault is a minute dent on the inside of the lid, where it is entirely hidden.  

STERLING SILVER REPOUSSE WINE FUNNEL 1880-190 Sterling silver wine funnel with repousse floral and foliate decoration covering the circumference. Appears to date to 1880-1900.
2 3/8inches tall.
Marks may be worn, but guarranteed sterling. Has ring for hanging. Very good condition.  

TIFFANY SILVER MUG CHILDREN AMERICAN FLAG MUS Very rare Tiffany & Co sterling silver mug with repousse frieze of a child procession with American flags and musicians and horses / ponies. Made USA 1891-1902.
Measures 3 1/2inches high. Weighs 7.1oz.
Cylindrical shape with crimped handle, beautifully patterned.like a dolphin / gryphon head turning and tapering in a reverse arch towards the tail.
A repousse frieze around the circumference depicts a procession of Victorian children, waving American flags, riding on pony carts with musicians playing flutes and trumpets.
Garlands of flowers in swags join the horses. Detail is fabulous.
Front is engraved with Homer III and dated 1905.
Underneath is engraved Tiffany mark with manager's initial T, indicating date between 1891-1902.
Condition is very good. Close inspection shows one small ding which in no way detracts from the item.  

SCOTTISH GEORGE III ST SILVER HELMET JUG 1796 A Scottish George III sterling silver helmet shaped cream jug / pitcher. Maker Geo Christie, Edinburgh, 1796.
Measures 6 3/8inch to top of handle. Weighs 155g.
Beautiful helmet shape with very clean lines and soft curves. Oval pedestal foot with simple engraved pattern. Bands of bright-cut engraving and scrolling foliate cartouche with engraved initials (PMC), reeded loop handle.
Fully hallmarked for Edinburgh 1796. Thistle mark, monarch head, date letter Q, maker GC.
MINT condition - absolutely no damage of any sort.  

GEORGIAN SILVER COFFEE POT URQUHART HART 1805 A George III sterling silver coffee pot, made by Duncan Urquhart & Napthali Hart, London, 1805.
Measures 10 1/4inches / 26cm high. Weighs 875g.
Vase form with gadroon border. The body engraved with two scrolling foliate vacant cartouches below an engraved band of flowerheads, acorns and scrolling foliage. Leaf-capped reeded scroll handle with ivory insulators and similar leaf-capped spout. Stepped domed and hinged cover with a leaf-ball finial. Raised on
a pedestal reeded footrim further engraved with scrolling foliage.
Fully hallmarked with makers DU over NH; lion passant, leopard head, date letter K and monarch head.
The whole in MINT condition.  

EMES & BARNARD ST SILVER MINI MUG LONDON 1824 Small mini mug, sterling silver, made London by Emes & Barnard. Date letter i 1824, although these makers were listed since 1808.
Measures 2 3/4inches high; weighs about 120g.
Classic Georgian mug with cylindrical shape, tapering slightly to the top; fluted in bands near the bottom and beneath the handle. Scrolling, sturdy handle. Hallmarks about an inch from the top of the handle where it joins the mug. Side opposite handle has delicate monogram: CL engraved.
Hallmarked fully and clearly with very slight rubbing to marks.
Very good condition.  

GERMAN SILVER BEAKER W GRYPHONS NOUVEAU 1879 German silver beaker with outstanding repousse and chased decoration of gryphons, interlacing scrolls and flowers. Art Nouveau. Dated 1879. Measures 2 3/4inches high and weighs 3 1/2oz. Light gilt washed interior. Round base and cylindrical body, flaring gently outwards towards the rim. Beakers of this kind were relatively rare, especially in the 19th century. (see Peter Waldron Antique Silver, page 165). Marked 800M underneath with engraved inscription: v.s/m Path en Ph.Bartolomne 1879. Condition is very good. Slight dents to base as to be expected of a piece this age, can easilly be straightened out. Absolutely no damage of any sort to body.  

ANTIQUE AMERICAN ST SILVER WATER PITCHER JUG Antique American sterling silver water pitcher / jug. Most likely made by W.M. Knoll & Co in the first decade of the 20th century. Measures 6inches high, 5 1/4inches accross the bottom and weighs just under 15oz. Very full rich shape with beaded gadrooning around shapely rim. Generous spout and wide handle. Marked underneath STERLING, engraved bell, 1456. Condition is very good with a few unnoticeable small dings normal in silver of this age. (you won't see them unless you are looking for them).  

REGENCY SILVER TEASET 1819 MASKS GARGOYLES Superb Regency sterling silver teaset, made London 1819 by Joseph Craddock and William Reid. Coffee pot is 8 1/4" high and about 10 1/2" from tip of spout to handle; Combined weight is 6lb 6.25oz - an indication of the solidity of this set. Each piece stands on 4 scrolling feet. These are attached to the body of the piece by a magnificent sun-mask, somewhat reminiscent of Louis XIV. The rim of each piece consists of a band of raised flowers beautifully cast and further engraved by hand to enhance the detail. The spouts are also covered in beautiful floral decoration. The coffee pot is pear shaped, while the teapot is a shorter version thereof. Both have original scrolling wooden handles, the tops of the wood are further carved into acanthus leaves. The joins of handle to body are scrolling, engraved silver. Both pots have magnificent finials on the lids. Each depicts a sculpted flower in full relief, surrounded by smaller buds, flowers and tendrils. The handles of the sugar and milk jug (pitcher) are magnificent caryatids or mast-head figures. They have women's heads, arching bodies in the form of acanthus leaves which scroll down to meet the bowl. Fabulous detail from hair to tiny hand-engraved leaves. Each piece is fully hallmarked:lion passant, leopard head, date mark 'd', monarch's head and makers mark in a quadrilobe mark: IC & WR. The set is in fabulous condition. Of course there are negligible 'dings' of the tiny variety that manage to offset the magnificent patina built up over nearly 200 years. The milk jug has one slightly larger 'ding' - about 1cm long, again, mentioned for the sake of accuracy. This set has been used, loved and enjoyed.  

19C MOSCOW RUSSIAN SILVER BEAKER / WINE CUP From Moscow, Russia, this jigger or wine cup was made in the 19th century. <P><P> Measures 2 1/2" high and weighs a little over 2oz. <P><P> The cup is covered in a continuous pattern of Slavic flowers and bows engraved on the surface below a rolled rim. <P><P> Marks:Maker CP; Assayer:BC. Date is partially worn, but clearly 1800's. 84 Russian standard and Moscow mark are quite clear. <P><P> Condition:very good. No dents or dings. <P><P>  

ANTIQUE NOUVEAU GERMAN SILVER CHOCOLATE POT Late 19th Century German .800 Silver chocolate pot or water jug. 9 inches high. Weighs 21 1/2oz. Classic form with Decoration typical Art Nouveau style. Has original heat insulators near top & bottom of handle. Magnificent Moulded and applied rose finial on hinged lid. The front is decorated with outstanding repousse work depicting a large open flower and a number of buds on a sprig. The work is raised in parts and deeper in others with many signs of hand hammering. Very fine detail and exquisite quality and craftmanship. marks : Underneath is a large K.R engraved. The following is impressed:Gebr.Friedlander; hallmark; 800; crescent moon & crown (the Kaiser's symbols).
Good condition with minor surface wear commensurate with over 100 years in existance (look at the 'photos to see they are scarcely visible with the naked eye) and a questionable join of the spout to the body - might be an old restoration and might be original (again, see 'photos).