Silver plate

Victorian silver plate chinoiserie bachelors tea set

1868-1883 English Victorian silver plate bachelors tea set. Three pieces, all with finely detailed chinoiserie design on all sides and simulated bamboo spouts and handles (see close-up image below). Interesting mechanism to secure the lid of the teapot. Diamond lozenge mark signifying patent date as January 1879. Length of teapot is 16.5 cm, Height 10 cm. $395 Shop 27

1905 WMF silver plate jugendstil letters scales

As illustrated in the 1906 WMF catalogue, model number 224 letters scales. EP silver with art nouveau motif, these little scales are typical of what WMF are famous for: function, beauty and quality. After 110 years they are still fully complete, fully functional and in beautiful condition. Will handle weight up to 2 ounces in measured increments of 1/4 ounce. Height 16.5 cm. $425 Shop 27

Pair silver plate art nouveau belt buckles

c1910 Edwardian pair of art nouveau silver plate belt buckles. Groups of cherubs. $165 pair. Shop 27

Edwardian silver plate purse

c1910 Edwardian ladies purse. EP silver plated, hinged and snaps shut beautifully. Original silver plate chain handle, the original interior lining is complete and in good condition. Exterior engraved "EJ" on one side. Length of purse is 13.5 cm. $145 Shop 27

Antique silver plate figural napkin ring Kate Greenaway girl

Victorian silver plate figural napkin ring by Barbour Silver Co, USA. Kate Greenaway type girl. Height 6 cm. $175 Shop 27

Antique silver plate figural napkin ring cherubs

c1875 Victorian silver plate figural napkin ring. Two cherubs supporting a napkin ring, on a rectangular plinth base. Model number 1320, by Reed & Barton, Taunton, Massachusetts, USA. 8.5 cm x 5.5 cm, Height 7.5 cm. Vacant cartouche. $145 Shop 27

Antique silver plate figural napkin ring squirrel

Victorian silver plate figural napkin ring. Unmarked, but certainly USA. Squirrel on an oak branch. Some wear to the silver plate. Height 5.5 cm. $175 Shop 27

EP silver Victorian figural napkin ring classical Greek or Roman maiden

c1890s silver plate (EPBM) Britannia metal figural napkin ring by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, England. Features a Romanesque classical female figure at one end of the oval base, a smallish swan at the other and the napkin ring in the centre. The napkin ring is attractively decorated, the detail in the feathering of the swan and the face, hair and draped gown of the woman is very good. There is an engraving which reads "To Jim wishing him many happy returns, Norm". Some light scratching over the word "returns" (but not a problem...you've got to search closely for it to really notice). Height 9.5 cm, Length 10 cm, Width 7.5 cm. $145 Shop 27

EP silver Victorian figural napkin ring dachshund

Scarce. c1890s silver plate figural napkin ring, probably American. Features a solid cast dachshund carrying a scrolled and decorated napkin holder with a vacant cartouche on top. His tail is curled. No makers mark, but numbers under the belly of the dog look like 1475 (difficult to read). The silver plate appears to be original and in very good condition. One rear leg has a bend (no fracture in the  metal), probably dropped at some stage, otherwise all good. Height 7.2 cm, Length 9 cm. $450 Shop 27

WMF jugendstil silver plate inkwell/desk stand

c1910 WMF Germany silver plate inkwell/deskstand. Hinged top covers a bakelite inkwell, art nouveau design. Length 18.5 cm. $185 Shop 27

Edwardian silver plate spirit kettle

c1910 Edwardian silver plate spirit kettle. 'Rope twist' handle and tri-footed base legs, gadrooned edging to the pot and stand. All pieces accounted for. Height 26.5 cm. $195 Shop 27 

Victorian EP silver epergne

c1885 English EP silver centrepiece epergne. Four trumpets, each with decorative piercing around the rim. Height 33.5 cm. $395 Shop 27

Georgian Sheffield plate sugar castor 

c1790 Georgian Sheffield plate octagonal sugar castor. Height 21 cm. $395 Shop 27

1900 boxed set of six art nouveau silver plate buttons

William Comyns & Sons Ltd (London) c1900 (Rd 352928) boxed set of cast metal, hand pierced silver plate art nouveau buttons showing a young woman (red leather case with green velvet.) Boxed sets of silver buttons were popular between 1890 and 1910 and made attractive gifts. Some designs depicted classical scenes while others were in the Pre-Raphaelite or (as in this example) Art Nouveau style. Originally these buttons were probably quite expensive, even though not solid sterling silver. This is because they would have taken the craftsman a lot of time to make. Although the relief design has been cast, the metal in between has been pierced out by hand, a skilled and time consuming process (close-up pic beneath). $225 Shop 5

Newcastle Sun newspaper silver plate presentation tray

Victorian EP Britannia Metal cake plate, USA

c1890 late Victorian EPBM cake basket by Meridan, Connecticut, USA. Heavily embossed scalloped rim, embossed handle and base, swing handle. Height to top of handle 23.5 cm, Diameter 26.5 cm (handle to handle). $125 Shop 27 

Edwardian silver plate milk and sugar duo on a stand

c1910 Edwardian silver plate milk and sugar duo on a stand with four ball feet. Loop handle, the set includes matching sugar tongs. The tongs, milk and sugar all have an attractive textured finish. Length 20.5 cm, Height 18.3 cm. $145 Shop 27

EP silver Victorian footed nuts bowl

c1890s late Victorian EP silver footed nuts bowl. Cute squirrel with a nut as a handle at one end. Unmarked but probably USA. Height 21.5 cm, Length 28.5 cm, Width 19 cm. $135 Shop 27

Victorian silver plate biscuit cachet by Mappin & Webb

Victorian "Prince's Plate" EP silver mechanical biscuit cachet by Mappin & Webb, England. Image below shows the case in the open position. Bears the British registration number 71553 (1887). Height 23.5 cm, Length 20 cm. $395 Shop 27

Art deco silver plate toast rack

c1920s art deco silver plate six slice toast rack. Cool shape. Length 16 cm, Height 7.5 cm. $65 Shop 27

EP silver meat dome cover

Antique EP silver small meat dome cover. Grape vine twist handle with grapes around the base of handle, gadrooned border around the rim of the base. Unmarked but certainly English, oval shape, small size. Length 27.5 cm, Width 20.7 cm, Height 17 cm. $165 Shop 27

Edwardian silver plate grape scissors

Edwardian pair silver plate grape scissors by Atkin Bros, (Sheffield). Registration number 372052 (1901). Length 17.5 cm. $85 Shop 27

Victorian cased pair EP silver fish servers

c1897 late Victorian cased pair EP silver fish servers by John Round & Sons, Sheffield, England. Length of case is 35.5 cm. $175 Shop 27