A very good item for the Bateman collector. Here is a fine basting spoon in very good condition hallmarked for London 1771 by Hester Bateman. Decorated with fine wrigglework engraving which hardly shows any signs of wear over the last 234 years. No monogram, no tip wear and no apologies. 11" long.
A good sterling tankard by D. Urquart and N. Hart , hallmarked for London 1802. Cylindrical in form with reeded decoration. Crest on lid with raised arm holding an arrow above the motto "FORTITER ET CELERITER". Very good condition. 6.5" tall, 4.25" base diameter. 26 T.oz
This is a very good quality but highly intriguing set. There are 2 decanters and 10 cups with identical engraving and 2 other cups, indentical in form, size and wrigglework along the rim, but lacking the crest and having a monogram 'D'. They are well executed in the Oriental style with very fine engraved decoration, but bear a Western crest of a raised lion clutching a curved spear/axe above a motto ' CONSTANS CONTRARIA SPERNIT'. On the base of the decanters is the maker 'Gr ...click for details
This must be pretty unique, as I have never even seen a creamer, an English one that is, as large as this in my 25 years as an antique dealer. It was probably made for the US market, or custom made. It is in very good condition though the marks are a bit thin, though readable. Fully hallmarked on the side for William Sumner, London 1790. 8.25" tall.
This is quite a robust coin ladle in the fiddle and thread pattern by a firm I had not encountered before, Bennett & Bros, 586 Broadway. I addition on the rear of the fiddle there is an inscribed date of 1852, presumably from when it dates. The top face of the fiddle has had a monogram removed. It has been very professionally done because, at first, one, that's me, would think it was the designed curvature of the handle. The area has even acquired its own patina. I wish my silversmith wa ...click for details
To be honest I am not sure what it is for but it is a beautiful piece of handwrought sterling by Lebolt. It comes in three pieces: the main pot, of '1 Pint' capacity, with ivory insulators, for, I presume, the hot chocolate or coffee; a smaller pot with just a sterling handle, which presumably is for the milk and then, lastly, the lid. Each piece is fully marked with the Lebolt logo, Lebolt, Handbeaten, Sterling, #281, while the main pot has, in addition, 1Pint. 5.25" total height. ...click for details
This is quite a rare find, a sterling and wood beaker. It has a sterling foot, rim and internal body, all stamped for Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1893. It also has an uninscribed sterling shield. Perfect condition. 4.75" high, 3.25" in diameter.
This is a good, robust soup ladle in wonderful condition, made by Tiffany in the Wave-edge pattern. Bears a 3-letter monogram, EHW. 13" long. 9.75 troy oz.
Very handsome tongs with a big clear medalion. I am not sure whether they are for sugar or ice, as they are medium size. "G" monogram on opposite face to medalion. 7.5" long.
