Sugar Basin, London, silver-gilt Dressing Table Set, Table Candlesticks, Sheffield

January 15th, 2010

Sugar Basin, London, silver-gilt Dressing Table Set, Table Candlesticks, Sheffield

A Breakfast Dish, oval, with crested lobed revolving cover, complete with liner and drainer, and a pair of Coasters, circa 1820, circular, foliate borders, turned wood bases, 6in.

Assorted Plate, comprising: Tea Kettle on lamp stand , compressed circular, complete with burner; Candlestick, oblong base, 6in.; Hot Water Jug, part lobed vase shaped; two Trophy Cups; Sugar Vase, vine cast (liner); pair of Wine Labels; Tea Caddy, part lobed oval; pierced Bottle Sleeve; and two Inkstands, cylindrical with hinged cover and shaped oblong with central taper stick.

Further assorted Plate, comprising:
small Vegetable Dish, circular (liner); three
Entree Dishes, with covers and a handle from
another (two handles wanting); Entree Dish on
Heater Frame, oblong, with burner; Salver,
twin crested circular, 9in.; Tray, plain oval,20in.; and a three light Candelabrum branch.

A plate-mounted oak and ram’s horn Desk Compendium, circa 1890, the oblong oak body with drawer below two ram’s horns with dolphin mask and tail mounts enclosing a bell, later clock and two inkwells, applied inscribed shield, with bell striker (the clock detached), 17in.

A set of three Meat Domes, in sizes, plain oval, fluted at intervals above gadroon borders, with twin dolphin ring handles, and a pair of handles from entree dishes, 15, 18 and 20in.

An Old English pattern Canteen, twelve place setting, crested, comprising: twelve tablespoons, twelve table forks. twelve dessert spoons, twelve dessert forks. twelve teaspoons, six egg spoons, four cruet spoons, pair of sauce ladies. serving spoon. soup ladle, twelve table knives. twelve cheese knives, two pairs of caners and a steel wood case.

SILVER AND ALLIED WARES
A Victorian Flask, Edinburgh, 1875,
scroll engraved concave oblong, crested and
monogrammed, beaker base, 5in., and a pair
of Mustard Pots, Birmingham, 1909, oval. pad
supports, gadroon rims and baluster finials.
spoons (liners), 14oz.

A silver and ivory fitted crocodile travelling Dressing Case, Birmingham, 1913/15, comprising of ivory: hand mirror. two hair brushes, two clothes brushes. shoe horn, two glass bottles and box; of ivory with silver rim bands: five glass bottles and a flask with beaker base; of ivory and steel: button hook and sundry manicure implements. monogrammed throughout.

A George III Sugar Basin, London, 1816, plain oval above bail supports, gadroon rim, angular handles, 10oz., 8in.

A Victorian matched three piece   Bachelor’s Coffee Set, London and Sheffield, 1870/84, engraved tapered shaped oval, the pot with ivory handle and button. 21 oz. (all in).

A George IV three piece   Tea Set, Dublin, 1827/28, melon shaped, stiff leaf chased at the Shoulders above panel supports, leaf capped scroll handles, the pot with curved spout, domed cover and flower finial, 52oz. (all in).

A six piece   silver-gilt Dressing Table Set, London, 1954/55, engine-turned. diamond and sapphire chip initial ‘S” applied, comprising: hand mirror, pair of hair brushes, pair of clothes brushes and a comb.

Assorted Silver, comprising: Paper
Grip, embossed heart shaped, London, 1889; Berry Spoon, 1836; Sugar Bowl and pair of
Sugar Tongs, modem dates; Spill Vase, import marked London, 1890, figure stamped oval;
and plated: glass Flask with beaker base and a pair of Berry Spoons (case), (of silver).
A George III Mustard Pot, London, 1798, plain oval, receded borders, crested cover with simple thumb piece, 3oz. liner.

Eight Snuff and Pill Boxes, comprising: engraved oblong example, Birmingham, 1825, four die-stamped, engine-turned and plain examples, post 1900 dates, sizes between l and 3in.; and three examples die-stamped and engraved, Victorian dates, sizes between VA and 3in., 8oz.

A Caster, Birmingham,1914, octagonal vase shaped, plain above a
spreading foot, scroll pierced cover, 4oz.,7m.

Beaded pattern Table Silver, Georgian dates, comprising: six tablespoons; twelve table forks, six dessert spoons and two sauce ladies, Sheffield, 1900, 48oz.

A Victorian Rose Bowl, Sheffield, 1894, part lobed hemispherical, presentation inscribed above a spreading foot, 28oz., 9in.

A two handled Bowl, London, 1904, circular, chased with shield shaped panels incorporating an inscription above a spreading foot, scroll side handles, 26oz., 7in.

A pair of Table Candlesticks, Sheffield, 1903, the concave square bases moulded with rivet straps at the angles below tapered square stems, circular drip pans and cylindrical sconces (loaded), 8in.; Mustard Pot, London, 1903, scroll pierced cylindrical in Georgian taste, gadroon and shell borders, shell thumb piece (liner), 3in.; and a Cigarette Box, Birmingham, 1939, engine-turned rectangular (lined), 7in., 4oz. (of weighable silver).

Fiddle pattern Table Silver, London, 1818/29/60, crested, comprising: twelve table forks, ten dessert spoons and twelve dessert forks, 53oz.

Eight Hanoverian pattern Tablespoons and a pair of Sauce Ladies, Chester, 1906, rat-tail bowls, 26oz.

Victorian Salt Cellars, Sugar Basin, London, Wine Funnel

Assorted Flatware, comprising: pair of Fiddle Thread pattern Sauce Ladies, London, 1821; six Husk pattern Teaspoons, London, 1833134; pair of Sugar Tongs, circa 1790, and two Tablespoons, possibly Channel Islands, 16oz.

A Salver, Sheffield, 1931, shaped circular. inscription and facsimile signature engraved within a moulded border, volute supports. 35oz., 14in.

A model Fox, Birmingham, 1969, realistically cast and textured in prowling pose. 7oz.

Six George II Hanoverian pattern Tablespoons, London, 1736/37, later initialled, 12oz.

Fiddle pattern Table Silver, mostly late Georgian dates, comprising: twelve tablespoons, twelve table forks. six dessert spoons and ten dessert forks. 79oz.

A set of four Victorian Salt Cellars,
Birmingham, 1864, shell form above dolphin
supports, and a plated Salver, shaped
circular, crested and scroll flat-chased, foliate
scroll border, volute supports, 12in., 3oz. (of silver).

A silver-mounted Glass Lemonade Jug, London, 1904, crest and initial out cylindrical body with loop handle and inner ice tube, plain silver rim and crested silver-capped cork tube stopper, Win
A George III Teapot, London, 1798, crest and initialled cartouche and festoon engraved oval, wriggle worked
borders, straight spout, domed cover, ivory loop handle and button, 14oz. (all in), 6in.

Assorted Silver, mostly post 1900 dates, comprising: twelve pairs of Dessert Knives and Forks, silver blades and tines, mother o’ pearl handles (case); two Flasks, engine-turned; set of six Coffee Spoons; Teaspoon; five Old English pattern Teaspoons and Tongs, Georgian dates, 17oz. (of weighable silver).

A George III Sugar Basin, London, 1800, crest, initial and foliate band engraved oval, angular handles, gilt interior, 7oz.

Twelve William IV Fiddle pattern Table Forks, London, 1832, crested, 28oz.

Twelve Victorian Hanoverian pattern Dessert Spoons and twelve Dessert Forks en
suite, London, 1880, crested, 32oz.

Assorted Silver, post 1900 dates, comprising: pair of Sauce Boats, plain oval,
waved rims, pad supports; single smaller
example and an Ashtray with central golfer,16oz.

Assorted Silver, earliest date, London, 1897, comprising: pair of
Candlesticks, oval bases, flared stems (loaded), 7in.; pair of Sati Cellars, oval (liners); Sugar
Bowl, plain circular; two Cigarette Cases;
Note Case (lined) and a Matchbox Sleeve.

Assorted Silver, comprising: Fiddle
pattern Serving Spoon, Exeter, 1804; two
Fiddle pattern Mustard Spoons, Irish Georgian
dates; Kings pattern Butter Knife and Sugar
Tongs, Victorian dates; Sugar Bowl and Milk
Jug, monogrammed part lobed oval; Tobacco
Box; two Napkin Rings; pair of small circular
Photograph Frames; Watch Frame; pair of
Sugar Tongs and Jam Spoon, ail post 1900
dates, 27oz. (of weighable silver).

Assorted Silver, post 1900 dates,
comprising: silver-mounted glass Teapot
Stand; three Napkin Rings; two Teaspoons;
pair of Sugar Tongs; decorative Spoon,
terminal moulded with the arms of The
Fan makers’ Company; and foreign: Indian
Napkin Ring and cylindrical Box, Siamese or
Burmese, figure chased, detachable cover, 8oz.
(of weighable silver).

A Christening Can, London, circa 1830, tapered cylindrical with receded bands, angular handle, and a pair of American Salad Servers, pierced floral terminals, 5oz. (of weighable silver).
Fiddle pattern Table Silver, mostly Dublin, Victorian dates, comprising: six table forks, six dessert spoons and five dessert forks, and six Fiddle Thread pattern Table Forks, London, 1864, 50oz.

A Victorian nine piece   Dressing Table Set, London, 1899, Romance figure and scroll embossed, comprising: tray, shaped oval, hand mirror, pair of hair brushes, pair of clothes brushes and three boxes, cylindrical, oval and shaped oval, 21oz. (of weighable silver).

Toilet Boxes, comprising: circular example with Rococo figure cast detachable cover, London, 1811; three glass bodied examples with embossed and engine-turned covers, Birmingham, 1902112; oblong example, scroll embossed oblong, figure stamped hinged cover, Chester, 1904, and an oblong example, Tiffany, circa 1900, part scroll and shell decorated cover, inscribed, 14oz.

A Victorian seven bottle Cruet
Frame, London, 1848, flower embossed
circular, panel supports, central ring handle,
wood base, with seven faceted glass bottles,
three with silver covers, 9in.

A William IV Wine Funnel,
London, 1833, part racially and cartouche
chased campanile shaped strainer with foliate
thumb piece, detachable spout, 4oz.

A George III Waiter, London, 1761,
shaped circular, plain within a scroll and shell border, pad supports, 5oz., 6in.

Victorian Sauce Boats,  four piece Tea and Coffee Set, telescopic Table Candlesticks

A pair of Victorian Sauce Boats,
London, 1899, plain oval, waved rims, shell
headed pad supports, leaf capped flying
scroll handle, 16oz., 7in.

A Victorian Cake Basket,
Birmingham, 1899, fruit embossed and
lattice pierced shaped oval, scroll and shell
border, swing handle, 14oz., 12in.

A pair of Sabbath Candlesticks,
London, 1905, domed bases on panel
supports, double knapped  baluster stems,
thistle shaped sconces with nozzles, flower
and scroll embossed throughout, 24oz.

A pair of Victorian Candlesticks, Sheffield, 1896, petered and husk embossed concave square bases and pillar stems, Corinthian sconces, nozzles, gadroon borders (loaded), 7in.

Eleven Kiddush Cups, London and Birmingham, circa 1910 dates, wriggle
worked thistle and flared cylindrical, spreading bases, sizes between 3 and 4in.

A Caster, London, 1908, octagonal baluster, girdle applied above a spreading foot, pierced cover with faceted Finial, 8in.

Thirteen George III Old English pattern Table Forks, London, 1794/97, initialled, and a five piece   Cruet Set, Birmingham, scroll embossed, spoon (case), 35oz.

A Victorian matched four piece   Tea Set, London, 1889/90/99, part lobed oval and baluster, the pots with composition handles and buttons, 28oz. (all in).

Assorted Silver, post 1900 dates, comprising: pair of Sauce Boats, oval, waved rims, stepped pad supports; single example, oval, gadroon rim; two Tea Caddies, cylindrical with detachable cap and shaped oblong with hinged cover; pair of small Armada Dishes; Saint Cellar, compressed circular; Quaich; pair of Bon-Bon Dishes, boat shaped above spreading bases; and plated: Salver, six cup Egg Frame with cups, Sauce Boat, pair of Beakers, Napkin Ring, Muffin Dish, liner and cover, 42oz. (of silver).

A silver-mounted cut-glass Claret Jug, London, 1901, vase shaped, with silver spreading foot, twin crest engraved capstan neck, domed cover and loop handle, beaded borders, 11in.

A George II half-pint Mug, London, 1752, plain baluster, spreading foot, double scroll handle; Pap Boat, circa 1840, oval gadroon rim and four Turkish Zarfs, 19th century, pierced and chased hemispherical, ring bases, 13oz.

Four Dishes, earliest date Birmingham, 1900, comprising: shaped oval example, foliate scroll stamped and lattice pierced, 10in.; circular example, vine panel pierced within a vine border, spreading foot, 8in.; circular example, band engine-turned, 6in., and an octagonal example, alternate panel pierced above a spreading foot, 38oz.

A George III Teapot, London, 1817,
stiff leaf chased compressed circular above panel supports, curved spout, loop handle, domed cover with button finial, 26oz. (all in).

A four piece   Tea and Coffee Set, Birmingham, 1917, faceted oblong, plain
above pad supports, the pots with composition handles and buttons, 57oz. (ail in)

A George III Teapot, London, 1807,
later flower chased compressed circular, ring foot, curved spout, domed cover with flower finial, wood scroll handle, and a pair of Sugar Tongs, Newcastle, 1873, 19oz. (all in).
A Victorian Trophy Cup and Vase,
both London, 1867, the former band
wriggle worked vase shaped above a spreading
foot, 7in., the latter scroll strap engraved
bell shaped, waved rim, spreading foot,
and two Cigarette Boxes,
engine-turned oblong (lined), 13oz. (of
weighable silver).

A pair of Victorian Candlesticks,
London, 1894, concave square bases, pillar
stems and urn shaped sconces, festoon and
ram’s mask embossed throughout, detachable
nozzles, stiff leaf borders (loaded), 6in.

A four piece   Tea and Coffee Set,
Sheffield, 1911/15, compressed circular and
baluster, plain above pad supports, the pots
with composition handles and buttons, 65oz.
(all in).

A pair of George III telescopic Table Candlesticks, Sheffield, 1818, circular bases, cylindrical stems, campanile shaped sconces with detachable nozzles, gadroon borders throughout (loaded), 8in.

A Coffee Tray, Sheffield, 1923, oblong, plain within a part scroll pierced border, loop handles, 45oz., 18in.

Six pairs of Victorian Dessert Knives and Forks, London, 1887, silver blades and tines, banded agate handles; six Old English pattern Teaspoons, London, 1806, initialled; pair of Sugar Tongs, 1880; and two sets of six Coffee Spoons, post 1900 dates, 6oz. (or weighable silver).

A Salver, Sheffield, 1964, shaped circular, plain within a gadroon border, volute supports, 39oz.

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A Cigarette Box, London, George III Milk Jug, pair of Ashtrays

January 15th, 2010

A Cigarette Box, London, George III Milk Jug, pair of Ashtrays

Assorted Silver, mostly post 1900 dates, comprising: silver-mounted cut-glass Claret Jug, baluster, three Bud Vases (one loaded); Tea Strainer with Stand; single shell Saint Cellar; Cream jug; three Bon-Bon Dishes; three Teaspoons; six Tea Knives, plated blades (case); and a pair of Saint Cellars, Avower moulded octagonal (liners), (of weighable silver).

A Cigarette Box, London, 1931, engine-turned rectangular (lined), 9in.

A Fish Slice, pierced triangular blade
in Georgian taste, turned wood handle,
obliterated hallmarks.

Fiddle pattern Table Silver, London, mostly 1890’s dates, variously initialled, comprising: fourteen tablespoons, sixteen table forks, twenty dessert spoons, sixteen dessert forks, sixteen teaspoons, four cruet spoons, and a pair of sugar tongs; Fiddle Thread pattern, London, comprising: two tablespoons, four table forks, dessert spoon and dessert fork; Old English pattern: two tablespoons and a saint spoon; and a quantity of plated Flatware, 170oz. (of silver).

A silver-gilt Charger, London, 1991, circular, in I7th Century taste, the centre chased with cherubs and satyr fondling a goat within a border of ribbon tied stiff leaves, the broad domed rim chased with matted foliate arabesque, 25oz., loin.

A Salver, Birmingham, 1937, shaped
circular, crested within a beaded border, on
claw and bail supports, 30oz.

A Beaker, unmarked, 19th Century,
inscribed cylindrical, bail supports, Flask, Matchbox Sleeve and capstan Inkwell (loaded), earliest date Birmingham, 1893, ail initialled,. (of weighable silver) .

Assorted Silver, earliest date London, 1890, comprising: Sugar Bowl, part lobed circular; Sauce Boat, oval in Georgian style, pad supports; Art Deco example, oblong, spreading foot; and three Milk Jugs, two plain oval, the third flower chased baluster, 20oz.

A Caster, Chester, 1901, flower and scroll embossed inverted pear shaped, 7in.; and a pair of Indian Colonial Peppertrees, circa 1840, flower chased melon shaped above spreading bases, pierced covers with bail finials, 13oz.

A George III Milk Jug, London, 1810, plain oval, receded  rim, angular handle, gilt interior, 4oz.

Fiddle Thread Shell, Kings and Husk pattern Table Silver, late Georgian and Victorian dates, comprising: twelve tablespoons, twelve table forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve dessert forks and seven teaspoons, 135oz.

Assorted Flatware, mostly post 1900 dates, comprising: two pairs of sugar tongs; another two pairs, circa 1790; pair of salad servers; three teaspoons, 1859; ten teaspoons and tongs; two sets of six coffee spoons (cases); eight pairs of dessert knives and forks, mother o’ pearl handles and eight pairs of fish knives and forks, bone handles. 20oz. (of weighable silver).

A Sauce Boat, London, 1907, plain oval above a collets foot, gadroon borders. leaf capped double scroll handle and a Hanoverian pattern Sauce Ladle, 1914, 13oz., 7in.

Assorted Silver, earliest
date Birmingham, 1833, comprising: pair of
Sauce Boats, oval, shaped rims, flying scroll
handles; pair of Ashtrays; pair of Menu
Holders, Naval Crown form; Peppertree; six
Apostle Teaspoons and tongs (case), and six
Coffee Spoons, enamelled (case), 15oz. (of
weighable silver).

A Fiddle pattern Soup Ladle and Serving Spoon, London, 1859 and Dublin, circa 1820; Old English pattern, comprising: serving spoon, Birmingham, 1874, and seven tablespoons, one Hester Bateman, Georgian dates, 31oz.

A George II Hanoverian pattern Soup Ladle, London, 1759, 4oz.

A George I Porringer, London, 1725, part lobe chased and leaf punch decorated circular, strap handles, 23Ain., and a pair of Trencher Salts, marks indistinct, circa 1715, cut-cornered oblong capstan form, 7oz.

A George III Sugar Basket,
Sheffield, 1799, plain boat shaped above a
spreading foot. swing handle, 6oz., 5in.

Fiddle pattern Table Silver, mostly
London, Georgian and Victorian dates,
comprising: six tablespoons, thirteen table
forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve dessert
forks, two teaspoons, two butter knives, four
saint spoons, mustard spoon, sauce ladle,
serving spoon, fish slice and six plated soup
spoons, 96oz.

Kings and Queens pattern Table
Silver, late Victorian and Georgian dates,
comprising: nine tablespoons, eight table forks, nineteen dessert spoons, six dessert forks, twelve teaspoons (case), eight saint spoons, mustard spoon, two sauce ladies, serving spoon, soup ladle and eight table knives with steel blades; and plated: nine pairs of fish knives and forks and a fish serving fork, 151oz. (of weighable silver).

Six Coffee Cup Holders, Sheffield,
1906, lattice and scroll pierced cylindrical,
with bone china liners and saucers, 5oz.

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VICTORIAN SILVER INKSTAND - TWELVE VICTORIAN SILVER APOSTLE TEASPOONS IN FITTED CASE - A PLAIN SILVER COCKTAIL SHAKER

December 4th, 2009

VICTORIAN SILVER INKSTAND - TWELVE VICTORIAN SILVER APOSTLE TEASPOONS IN FITTED CASE - A PLAIN SILVER COCKTAIL SHAKER

A PLAIN SILVER WINE COASTER
MAKER’S MARK OF DEAKIN & FRANCIS, BIRMINGHAM, MODERN
With turned wood base and gadrooned rim; and a two-handled silver small rose bowl, Chester, 1921
A SILVER AND PARCEL GILT TABLE BELL
MAKER’S MARK OF STUART DEVLIN, 1967
With plain bowl and textured gilt stem 7%m. (19cm.) high
A PLAIN SILVER COCKTAIL SHAKER
MAKER’S MARK OF SU(:KLtN(-, LTD., Bmmim;HAM, 1936
Of plain tapering cylindrical form; a two-handled silver sugar basin, by Sorley, Glasgow, 1923; and a silver mounted flower vase
A VICTORIAN SILVER TEA KETTLE STAND WITH BURNER
MAKER’S MARK OF ROBERT HENNFLF,
1843
Circular on four foliage and scroll feet, with fluted and chased foliage rim 6in. (15cm.) diam.
A PLAIN SILVER SALVER
MA1`ER’S MARK CB&S, SHEFFIELD, 1934
On three scroll feet with shaped moulded border
TWELVE VICTORIAN SILVER APOSTLE TEASPOONS IN FITTED CASE
A pair of mid-Georgian sugar nips; a toddy ladle with spiral whalebone handle; a pair of Irish silver sugar nips; a pair of Continental white metal grape scissors; and another pair plated
A PAIR OF EDWARDIAN SILVER MOUNTED CUT GLASS SCENT BOTTLES
BIRMINGHAM, 1912
Each of circular form, with silver domed cover, five various silver mounted dressing table jars, and six silver mounted brushes; and a Victorian large silver handled button A LARGE SILVER SALVER
MAKER’S MARK OF MARTi.,, HALL & Co. LTD.. 1914
On three volute feet with shaped moulded border, engraved presentation inscription and dated 1921
A MATCHED PAIR OF SILVER MODEL PHEASANTS
Each realistically chased-, and a Continental silver model nef, London import HM for 1900
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER BONBON DISHES
BIRMINGHAM, 1894
On scroll feet with pierced borders; another, oval-, two larger circular bonbon dishes; and an oblong ring box with fitted interior    (6)
SUNDRY SILVER
Including a Victorian silver goblet, by Martin & Hall, 1871; a panelled oval sauce boat; an Art Deco sugar basin and cream jug; tig; a circular sugar basin; and a pair of small spill vases    (7)
A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER INKSTAND
MAKER’S MARK j.G & S., 1,897
Rectangular with tapering sides and gadrooned rim, hinged cover with presentation inscription, 5in. (12.7cm.) wide; a Roman lamp cigar lighter; and a silver hip flask, glass body lacking
A GROUP OF CONDIMENTS Including; a silver oval drum mustard pot; a small oval mustard pot-, a George III ovoid pepper caster, by Phipps & Robinson, 1809; two other pepper casters; four various napkin rings-, and a small silver christening mug    (10)
CASED CUTLERY
Including; twelve silver handled dessert knives, and eleven matching forks; six silver cherry sticks, the finials formed as Charles Dickens’ characters-, a Queen’s silver jubilee commemorative spoon-, a pair of crystal salt cellars with crystal spoons; six Russian silver gilt and niello teaspoons, Moscow, circa 1880; and six others ensuite
A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER SAUCE LADLES
MAKER’S MARK OF GEORGE SMITH, 1781
Of beaded Old English pattern, engraved with a crest; a pair of William IV Irish King’s pattern sauce ladles; another Irish fiddle pattern sauce ladle; and a toddy ladle
A SILVER MARROW SCOOP
MAKER’S MARK OF THOMAS & WILLIAM CHAWNER, CIRCA 1770
Engraved with palm tree crest; a George III table spoon, 1806; two pairs of silver sugar tongs; and a Victorian silver butter knife    (5)
A SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER DESSERT SPOON
MAKER’S MARK OF CHARLES MURRAY, PERTH, CIRCA 1820
Also three silver teaspoons, by James Erskine, Aberdeen, circa 1790; five Irish dessert spoons; six George IV teaspoons, Edinburgh, 1826; and sundry flatware including a punch ladle (defective) etc.

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Antique Silver Small Bowls

October 21st, 2009

SILVER SMALLER BOWLS AND SUGAR BOWLS
Small bowls seem to have been mainly for sugar, although some very early ones come from toilet services and were used for powder. Those types which should have covers are worth about half the price if the cover is missing.
The rim foot on the covers of the earlier bowls allowed the cover to be used as a dish for the teaspoons, saucers often not being used.
After the English stopped making antique silver sugar bowls about 1760, the Irish carried on with them, and most of the later examples will be found to be Irish. However, Irish examples never had covers.
Covers should usually be fully marked. With later George II examples, the maker’s mark and lion passant will suffice.
Small bowl and cover about 1700. These early examples are extremely rare and desirable, especially if with cut-card decoration.
George I sugar bowl and cover. Usually marked under the foot and within the rim of the cover.
Irish example - one of the two typical shapes. This one is shallower than English examples, with a thick edge; the other is much deeper with a moulded edge. Both types usually marked underneath. Very fine examples eight inches diameter sometimes fetch fabulous prices - this is the price for an average five inch example about 1725.
Slightly later type - less solid. 1730 - 1745.
The other type of Irish silver sugar bowl referred to. About 1735.
1745 - 1755. The cover still has the rim foot, but the bowl is pear shaped and taller. Usually very solid.
1755 - 1765. Final development of the separate sugar bowl and cover. The latter now has a finial. Usually not such good quality as the previous type.
Typical Irish three-legged bowl, about five inches in diameter. This one is about 1760. Earlier ones would be plainer possibly with lion’s mask and paw feet. Later ones would be embossed with Adam decoration, later ones still quite plain with punch bead edges. Often made in Cork, in which case they are worth more.
A pair of scalloped silver bowls five inches diameter made in 1825. As with many things, small bowls are more valuable.
A selection of Victorian silver small bowls 1860 - 1900

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