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Late 19thC convex silverplate vesta case from the family of the explorer Joseph Flint.

Late 19th century silver plate vesta case with curved back, and striker to lower edge. The case is engraved C. Flint, from the family of the explorer, Joseph Flint. Silver plate is worn, but the vesta is otherwise in very good condition, with strong closure and no bruising. Vesta cases are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Many had a loop attached, like this one, to attach to an albert chain. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items.

Antique Silverplated Decanter Stand.

Victorian silverplated three bottle decanter stand; fabulous quality stand holding three lovely decanters, each with engraved fleur de lys pattern and cut glass stopper. The trefoil base has a cast foliate border and stands on three leaf pattern feet. The rings that hold each decanter are on leaf design supports and the centre carrying handle is also of foliate and leaf design. This is a very imposing piece of super quality Victorian plate, and wonderfully decorative. c.1870. Height of stand 40cm. Width of base 25cm. Height of each decanter 27cm.

Antique Silverplated Tray.

Victorian silverplated tray; oval on four leaf design feet. The cast handles are of foliate pattern and the border is a super bead and shell pattern. The centre is engraved with a crisp foliate design and has no current inscription. Superb quality, as you would expect from this maker. As ever, Elkington's unique dating system allows us to put an exact year of manufacture on this fine piece. 1888. Elkington & Co. Length (handle to handle) 67cm.

Silverplated Gallery Tray.

Good quality silverplated gallery tray; oval with classical pierced gallery and shaped gadroon border, the whole supported on four round stud feet. Ideal for either teasets or drinks. c.1900. Length 60cm.

Pair Antique Silverplated Knife Rests.

Pair Victorian silverplated knife rests; in the form of "stiles" on rocky and floral bases these are beautifully cast, quality pieces. Another piece of lovely novelty Victorian silverplate. c1880. Length 8cm. Height 3.5cm.

19thC excellent quality Victorian silverplate salver.

19th century Victorian salver, made by William Wheatcroft Harrison of Sheffield, England, and made in the period from 1857-1896, the only period this mark was used. It is a round salver with a pie crust Georgian style cast and applied beaded edge with leaf accents, and stands on cast and applied ball and claw feet. There is a vacant engraved cartouche to the centre, that is engraved with scrolls and leaves . Size-10 3/8 inches diameter, and about 1 inch high. It is very good quality, and has good weight. It would be lovely to use for serving, and for drinks.

Pair Antique Silverplated Chambersicks.

Pair Victorian electroplated chambersticks; really early examples in the "gothic revival" style and super quality. Angular scroll borders, quatrefoil thumbpiece with removeable sconces and conical extinguishers. Good clear maker's mark. c.1860. Roberts, Smith & Co. Diameter 17cm. Height 8cm.

Antique Silverplated Dish.

Victorian silver plated dish; of "marine" theme this fabulous dish consists of four lovely shell dishes spreading from a "rocky base" centre. The carrying handle is in the form of four conjoined "coral twigs," and the base is surrouded by beautifully cast "shells." A really wonderful quality piece that could be used for nuts, fruit, bon-bons, petits fours etc. Ideal table centrepiece - just superb! Victorian silverplate at it's best. c.1880. Width 32cm. Height 15cm. Each Shell Dish 14cm x 12cm.

Pair Antique Silverplated Coasters.

Pair Victorian silverplated coasters; lovely quality floral borders on plain, bellied bodies and turned wood bases. c.1880. Exterior Diameter 15.5cm. Interior Diameter 12cm.

Pair Antique Silverplated Candlesticks.

Pair Victorian silverplated candlesticks; of octagonal early Georgian pattern, these handsome candlesticks are of super quality with just a little copper showing through the plate to give them character. The sconces are detachable. c.1860. Height 24cm.

Circa 1940's English 12 piece mother of pearl and silverplate handled dessert cutlery in fitted case.

Circa 1940's English mother of pearl and silverplate handled 12 piece (6 pairs) set of dessert cutlery comprising 6 knives and 6 forks, with beautifully carved mother of pearl handles. Blades and tines are stainless. Contained in the original fitted case, these pieces are in excellent condition, and are also suitable for cheese and butter.

Early 20thC French silverplate pair of ice tongs.

Early 20th century unusual French silverplate pair of ice tongs with ball terminals, and with lever action, and grips to grasp the cubes. 8.25 inches long. In excellent condition. Very contemporary in style for an antique. Rare to find ice tongs.

19thC Victorian set of ivory handled silverplate butter knife, pickle fork and stilton scoop by famous maker WALKER AND HALL.

Elegant 19th century Victorian very unusual set of silverplated implements with beautifully carved ivory handles carved with acanthus leaves under turret tops. It comprises a butter knife, stilton scoop and pickle fork, by famous makers Walker and Hall. Superb quality, with fine engraving to the blades and ferules, and fitted into the original silk and velvet lined case. There is no discolouration to the ivory. There is a very fine expected age hairline to the handle of the scoop and the fork, but no instability at all. Sizes-knife 8 inches long, scoop 8 7/8 inches long, fork 7 3/8 inches long. This is a very beautiful and useful set, in very good condition.

19thC pair of very good quality pierced silverplate fish servers in original case.

19th century very good quality pair of fish servers in original case comprising a knife with foliate pierced blade , and a fork with pierced heel. Both have lovely solid engraved handles designed as buds emerging from bloom. In original fitted case, which is quite scuffed to exterior. Now still used to serve fish, but they are also often used for serving cake and pie, and the fork for meat. A unusually lovely and versatile pair in very good condition.

Circa 1880 complete set of 12 silverplate pastry, oyster or salad forks by James Dixon and Sons.

Circa 1880 wonderful and complete set of 12 silverplate pastry, oyster, or salad forks by very good makers, James Dixon and Sons, in the double struck Kings pattern. Size 5.75 inches long by 1.25 inches wide. With very good weight and size, and attractive shell accent to heel of bowl, complementing the shell design to front and back of stem. The decoration is crisp and the tines are sharp. This complete set is in very good condition, will blend with other silver or is lovely to use alone. It is unusual to find 12 in a set.

19thC cranberry glass and silverplate handled bowl.

19th century silverplate handled bowl on pedestal with cranberry glass liner. 5.5 inches wide by 6 inches high. Very nice pierced work, beading and fluting to bowl, makes it very useful and decorative. In very good condition.