The set of twelve spoons are still in the original cerise pink silk lined box – a bit battered buthten aren’t we all?

The spoons are in the rattail design-  a traditional style of tableware known for its elegant simplicity and historical charm. Characterised by a subtle raised ridge, or “tail”, on the reverse side of the cutlery handle, it has been a favourite among discerning diners for centuries.

Learn more about rattail flatware 

This set, by the silversmtih George Adams  is bright cut engraving enhancing the elegant sinlicity of the design

This salver dates from the very early years of Queen Victoria’s reign and already we can see how styles have changed but also the thickness of the silver.  The wars were over and so there was now more money for luxury goods – this weight and style of this salver reflects very  much these changes in circumstances

Naturalistic elements were popular in this period and here you can see the flowers and entwined foliage that form the border.   Look , too, at the wonderful chased detail on the plate of the salver

The detail on the feet is also extra- again flowers and foliage

By the way :  A salver is not a tray .  Follow the link to find out why a salver is not a tray!

This salver could be used to serve drinks and food, grapes with cheese or as a centre piece on a table.  Originally it may well have been put on hall table to impress the people dropping by and leaving their calling cards

Fine weight ,by well regarded silversmiths, Barnard Bros , the condition is exceptional – the salver is almost 200 years old

Hallmarked 1896 it is officially a Victorian piece of silver but the shape and the pierced detail at the top show the growing influence of the Art Nouveau period.

By the renowned firm, Walker & Hall, it is a fine weight and in excellent condition

It could be used as centre piece with flowers or as in this case as a fruit bowl

And it is affordable!!

This set which is in the original silk lined wooden box would have been originally for eating the fruit from the estate’s orangery . There is a second layer of six pairs below

They are larger than usual and would be be ideal for salads and starters , for cheese and even for the original use- fruit!

The blades and tynes of the forks are all finely engraved.

Fine condition

This piece is large enough for a tea set but perfect for serving drinks

A salver is not a tray .  Follow the link to find out why a salver is not a tray!

Dating from 1789 the coat of arms in the centre of this salver is so crisp.  If any one has any idea of who the original owners were from this coat of arms please let me know!

What is always special about Georgian silver is how it transcends the centuries .  This salver is 236 years old but would add style to any modern home.  The round border of the salver has an elegant beaded detail and this detail is repeated on the curved feet

Great condition

They are wonderfully observed and are a proper pair of male and female.

They both stand well and will add the wow factor to any dining table or sideboard.

These  birds add an extra something…

The chased scalloped edge of the dish is also pierced and on the shaped handle there is a reserve for your initials or maybe your coat of arms to be engraved?

The shell motif was often used specially in 19th century silver

The dish stands on three serrated ball feet – such detail

This shell dish is the perfect size for serving fruits – specially grapes to accompany a cheese board

The straight drum shape has just a dimple beeded border top and bottom for decoration.

Tea was very precious  two centuries ago so would have been stored in a special container and locked away for safety.

What is extra special about this tea caddy is that even after more than 230 years it still has the key.!

The makers are Samuel Godbehere and Edward Wigan  

Samuel Godbehere has his portrait in the National Portrait Gallery, London

So old and so much history

The mid 19th century was the high point of the English ritual of “afternoon tea,” popularized by Anna, Duchess of Bedford in the 1840s.

This tea set would have been the height of fashion at that time

Weighing 1,660 grams ,all three pieces of the set are very impressive – and that’s what you wanted to do – impress the neighbours.

The set has an elegant curved shape with  finely hand chased flowers and foliage decorating the convex sides.  There are reserves on either side of each piece which may originally have engraved initials or even the family’s coat of arms.  The flower finial on the domed lid add that extra something.

The sugar bowl and cream jug retain the original gilding

Such quality !

As a grandmother I realise how important these new arrivals to our lives are.

We have a wide range of gifts for every pocket – from a spoon( born with silver spoon…) to napkin rings, to cased baby eaters ,to rattles, to mugs.

Do contact us – let us know your  budget and we will find the perfect treasure