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Embroidered sampler
Multi-coloured silk and metal embroidery on linen; design motif similar to sampler designs.
Serving spoon
Bowl has raised midrib and is engraved with foliate design; handle is cast with masks, scrolls and circular knobs; ball Verminal
Hanukkah lamp
(a) Screen in repousse design; 2 lions on either side of Tabernacle doors; border cut in scroll design surmounted by 2 mythical winged beasts either side of brazier; (b) Jug-shaped pouring vessel with rope handle attaches to top of screen; (c) Footed tray supports 8 oil receptacles
Megillah, Scroll
(a) Cylindrical container decorated with 4 bands of repousse design, the main band depicting a Biblical scene; handle at base of cylinder has small bell attached; cover has 8 apertures alternating with 8 panels with floral design; undecorated knob at centre; cover design reminiscent of a crown; (b) Scroll (containing Book of Ester) has silver withdrawing handle in scallop design
Spice container
Tower-shaped container; filigree base; wire stem; 3-tiered containter in filigree design; lower and centre tiers square shaped; movable flag-like terminal
Spice container
Tower-shaped container; domed, stepped base; ciruclar stem; 3-tiered container; lower and centre tiers in filigree design with lower tier having hinged door; third tier engraved; cone-shaped terminal surmounted by knob
Hanukkah lamp
Hanukkah lamp with ornate pressed brass screen in heart and flower design with beaded edge and pierced circles; tray at base surmounted by 8 oil receptacles; hanging attachment for 9th receptacle at side of screen
Kiddush cup
Domed foot with rolled edge; waisted cup with rolled rim; all-over repousse decoration in vine and scroll design; decoration ends approximately 1/2 inch before rim; inscribed crest surmounted by crown
Tan coloured linen sash with wide band of multi-coloured embroidered flowers, interwoven with silver and gold metallic thread at each end
Oil lamp
Hanging lamp; pierced design; 6 ovals in band at centre; domed cover from which are suspended 3 chains which support the pierced container; chains are attached to alternate oval sections; small oval drop hangs from base of container
Belt buckle
Pierced design; pair of birds perched on branch surrounded by flowers and foliage; (a) hooks onto (b)
Rose bowl
Domed centre with engraved crest surrounded by cast rose wreath with contrasting mat and polished finish; bowl area fluted with pleated effect edge surrounded by cast leaves with mat finish alternating with 7-petal flower
Fabric shape collage in hot pink, yellow, taupe and beige on rectangular beige linen ground
Sugar bowl
Light weight, stamped, in alternate three flutes and foliate design which is repeated at rim edge
Serving spoon
Bowl has bilt interior; handle very ornate with scrolls, masks and surmounted by female figure with two children
Sugar tongs
Shell-shaped bowls; double twist at mid point on arms which terminate in pierced design in oval, round and diamond shapes
Shell-shaped bowl, double twist at mid-point; pierced in oval and diamond design at terminal; one of a set of six identical spoons
Shell-shaped bowl, double twist at mid-point; pierced in oval and diamond design at terminal; one of a set of six identical spoons
Shell-shaped bowl, double twist at mid-point; pierced in oval and diamond design at terminal; one of a set of six identical spoons
Shell-shaped bowl, double twist at mid-point; pierced in oval and diamond design at terminal; one of a set of six identical spoons
Shell-shaped bowl, double twist at mid-point; pierced in oval and diamond design at terminal; one of a set of six identical spoons
Shell-shaped bowl, double twist at mid-point; pierced in oval and diamond design at terminal; one of a set of six identical spoons
Plain, oval flask with neck extending full height of cover; plain band at cover rim
Etrog Holder
Oval-shaped with four feet and hinged lid; rhombus pattern on box, lid, and feet; lid has citrus fruit finial; feet are cast in grape and vine pattern ; in the centre front of box an oval cartouche; this area is enclosed by a garter folded into a knot; gilt interior
Square-stepped, weighted base with beaded edges surmounted by footed urn and decorated with husk festoons and paterae; candle socket has beaded rim
Four footed, oblong dish; polychrome Canton enamel in Oriental floral motif on exterior
Wine Taster
Shallow circular bowl with round loop handle, surmounted by circular thumb piece; turned over rim
Footed bowl
Circular bowl on stepped pedestal base; band of reeded decoration below slightly flared rim; very lightweight
Nut dish
Punch work in bellflower and quatrefoil designs; raised lily-of-the-valley style flower sprays; very lightweight
Nut dish
Punch work in floral spray design; flange rim with lattice and scroll; workmanship inferior to G-80-87 a
Claret jug
Electro-plated silver on Britannia metal; globular shape on spreading base with waisted neck; baluster finial with beaded bands
Coffee pot
Small individual size with rosewood handle; baluster shape on spreading foot; swan neck spout with faceted lower half, scallop design at junction; circular stepped finial
Coffee pot
Demitasse size; ebony handle in scroll design; baluster shape on spreading foot; straight spout; domed cover with baluster finial
Child's mug
Cylindrical child's mug with reeded foot and rim; third reeded band above inscription; disk with music staff centered on interior base of mug
Coffee pot
Cream jug
Tea kettle
Souvenir spoon
Coloured enamel inlay on handle; design of a train and three wheat sheaves within a shield
Pickle fork
Ivory handle, silver plate shaft and prongs and mechanism for pushing the item off the prongs
Tea strainer
Electro-plate silver on nickel; pierced flange handles on circular strainer; stand has three supports and deep well tray
Sugar tongs
Oval shell shaped tongs; cast shell motif in relief, terminating in beaded border at rim
Rectangular with chamfered corners and a thumbpiece; cover has dotted ground and abstract design; centre rectangle for initial - unengraved; Base: two borders of dot decoration and a central floral-style motif; Grille: divided into three areas by two plain curling bars outlined in dot decoration; four round pierced dots in groups of four, with additional group of three dots at centre; silver gilt interior
Rectangular, engine turned, cross-hatched all-over design with unengraved shield at centre of cover; plain sides; Grille: large centre oval with floral spray, two flowers and leaves, stem located lower left of oval; leaves at four corners around outer perimeter of oval; silver gilt interior
Shaped, rectangular, engine turned, cross-hatched all-over design, set of five lines alternating with two; centre cover unengraved rectangle; sides engraved with random short lines; Grille: scrolling foliate spray y from lower right area; silver gilt interior
Shaped, rectanglar, engine turned, all-over design with multiple wavy lines giving appearance of weaving; sides have simple scroll designs; cover has circular medallion at centre; Grille: rectangular herringbone l line outlines scrolling foliate design; silver gilt interior
Rectangular; stippled ground with abstract design; cover set with large oval brown-toned polished agate; Reverse: plain bars in double XX design; inner cover shows agate in reverse; thumbpiece; Grille: circle at centre engraved with continuing arrow motif surrounding an eight petalled stylized flower; two leaved branches either side; silver gilt interior
Sauce boat
Heavily chased in scroll and foliate design; gadroon band below rim; three hoof feet; open scroll handle
Perfume bottle
Raised with chasing; overall appearance resembles a bulb and flower shoot
Bevelled edges give an unusual triangular form to the stem; fiddle-back handle tapers in slightly towards the stem
Bevelled edges give an unusual triangular form to the stem; fiddle-back handle tapers in slightly towards the stem
Right-angled shoulders above the oval drop at junction of bowl and stem; shallow engraving of a fish along length of handle; short rib at handle
Soup spoon
Right-angled shoulders above the oval drop at junction of bowl and stem; shallow engraving of a fish along length of handle; short rib at handle
Dessert spoon
Turned down handle; bowl more pointed than elliptical; single drop at junction of stem of bowl; mantling around initials
Spoon has been embellished during the 19th century with scroll engravings and a crest on the handle, and the bowl has been formed into a leaf shape with leaf veins and deeply scalloped rim.
Cigarette case
Exterior all over engraving in foliate scroll design with reserve on front for initials "W.S.B.";case is carved to fit into a man's pocket; interior is gilt.
Handled bowl; footed boat-shaped bowl with shaped rim and plain strap-like handles curving above the rim; handles and rim are bordered with bands of beading; repousee decoration in a floral and scroll design;scroll design reserving vacant shield either side of bowl.
Combined Whistle and Vesta box
Combined whistle and vesta box; rectangular with rounded sides, giving an oval shape; the box is in the lower section, has a spring-fitted lid at the base, which on the exterior is also the striker; Whistle has an inward curving mouthpiece, and is cut out with no regard for the engraved all-over scroll & foliage design; matt line-engraved ground; Obverse - centre oval for initials left vacant
Vesta box
Traditional rectangular shape with side ring attachment for watch chain; Interior spring for close-fitting lid; All-over engraved scroll design with fine-line ground giving a matt effect and bringing the design into relief ; Striker indented along the base of the box
Vesta box
Traditional rectangular shape with side ring attachment for watch chain; Interior spring for close-fitting lid; Case is completely plain; Striker indented along base of box
Vesta box
Traditional rectangular shape with side ring attachment for watch chain; Both sides of the case have a raised centre rib, giving a scalloped effect; Interior spring for close-fitting lid; All over engraving in scroll and foliate design within a border of two rows of dot engraving; Obverse - shield outlined with a double line; Striker - indented along the base of the box
Vesta box
Traditional rectangular shape, with top ring attachment for watch chain; Interior spring for close-fitting lid; All-over engraved foliate and scroll design with fine line ground to give matt effect and bring design into relief; Border outlined with two rows of dot engraving; Obverse - shield for crest or initials left vacant; Striker - indented along base of box
Vesta box
Rectangular with rounded corners; Ring attachment at side and inner spring to ensure close fitting lid; Triangular area at lower left hand side (obverse) within engraved scalloped border, otherwise all-over scroll and foliate engraved design; Striker - indented along base of box
Pencil Holder
Slender tapering case with pull-off cover and ring attachment for watch chain; Engraved in delicate, foliate design front and back, with a reserve for initials left vacant
Rectangular with plain double thumbpiece; Lightly chamfered border at rim; Design - an engraved vase, holding a centre flower with leaves at either side, fills the entire cover surface, outline with two rows of dots; Reverse - two rows of dots outline a rectangular panel containing a horizontal stylized branch of leaves on a matt ground of lines and dots
Rectangular, engine-turned, with chamfered border at rim; Obverse and reverse - engine-turned horizontal line decoration in two alternating designs; Obverse - centre reserve within scrolls left vacant; Grille - Pierced in scroll, flower and leaf branch design; Interior is not gilded
Sauce boat
Deep bowl, having open scroll-shaped handle with lower support; Rim shaped in bracket design and wide pouring spout; Three fluted and hoof-shaped feet
Sauce Boat
Small sauce boat on three feet, fluted at junction and terminating in hoof design; High open ring handle supported by bracket shape; Rim is shaped in bracket design, two brackets each side; Wide pouring spout
Fruit knife, fork
Two forks and two knives; Blades, tines, and handles are silver; Forks are two-tined with baluster stem attached to pistol shaped handle, the end of which is decorated with acanthus leaf and scroll; Engraved crest on handle; Knife has a simitar-shaped blade, engraved crest and pistol handle as forks
Fish knife, fork
Fork: handles are hollow, and moulded in a flute and oval medallion design, the outline slightly waisted; the four tines and stem are electroplated; Knife: Hollow and moulded handles as fork; Blades are electroplated
Teaspoon, in hammered silver, having trefid end to handles, with chased decoration in mainly scroll design, a small amount of beading; The scrolls reserve an area for engraved initials or crest - left vacant; A trefid spoon has a flat handle widening towards the end which is divided into three parts by deep notches
Ladle for serving sauces; plain Old English pattern; typical rounded and turned-down end
Mustard spoon
Tear-drop shaped bowl is gilt to prevent damage from mustard; stem is closely twisted and then spreads out in the upper section into radiating fluting which "scrolls over" in a semi-volute at the end; Pattern is Onslow, but an adaptation of the earlier more pronounced design
Ladel for sauces in traditional Kings pattern, with engraved contemporary crest; Ladles are double struck, that is on both sides of the handle, which is turned down; Pattern combines threading, a double-swell handle outline, an anthemion and a shell
Serving spoon
The length of the handle indicates that these spoons were used to serve stuffing; The pattern is the traditional Kings pattern, with a contemporary engraved crest; Turned-down handles; Double-struck, i.e. with the design struck on both sides of the stem; Pattern combines threading, a double-swell handle outline, an anthemion and a shell
Commemorative spoon
The style is plain, with a fairly deep and completely oval bowl; The flat handle has, at the end, a design incorporating the initials "E" and "R" (Elizabeth Regina); The initials are similarly flat with the spoon handle.
The fluted column is Corinthian in style, supported by a square stepped base with beaded borders; The capital (area above flute and half flute column) is of cast scroll and leaf motif; The detachable sconces are shaped with a gadroon border; The bases are weighted
The reeded column is Roman Corinthian in style, supported by a square stepped base with gadroon borders; The capital (above the reeded column) is of cast scroll and leaf motif; The detachable sconces are shaped with a gadroon border; The bases are weighted
Reeded Corinthian column in style, on square base with two rows of large gragoon border decoration; The rows reserve four husk garlands suspended over plain ovals; The capital has vertical rows of elongated leaf design, each row alternating in width; The sconce is fixed; Weighted, each candlestick is attached to a silver plate on copper base
Dressing table box
Round shape; Push-on cover; Jar is of pressed glass, pattern is a combination of cross, diamond and fan designs; Cover is repousse, design of five heads of angels amid clouds, after Sir Joshua Reynolds, National Gallery, London.
Trinket box
Oval shape with hinged cover, dentilated border at base; Repousse decoration - side has five reserves within scroll borders; Each reserve has a landscape view with two cherubs, two alternating views; Cover is a landscape and river view of a cherub riding two seahorses amid waves; Repousse decoration is die-stamped, probably with some hand-finishing
Perfume bottle
Probably a purse size perfume bottle, but almost large enough for a dressing table; Circular with hinged ball-shaped cover; Engraved in all-over pattern of foliate scrolls with a matt ground; Ground effect is achieved by a series of small parallel lines in sets of 6 or 8, engraved at angles to eachother; Vacant shield for initials; Interior stopper is missing
Perfume bottle
Purse size; circular shape with hinged cover; chased all over - foliate design (a rather large design for a small container)
Ring box
Footed box of oval shape, having a tortoiseshell panel let into the hinged cover; All rims are moulded; Tortoiseshell cover has a silver inlaid oval-shaped garland of scroll and flower pattern; Padded and lined with yellow silk
Dresser box
Round in shape with lift-off cover; The box has an extended, crimped rim at base, and a die-stamped design of four panels divided by scrolls around the inside of the box; Panel design is of a spray of flowers and ribbon bow; The cover has a similar crimped rim, extended to match base rim; The slightly domed cover has a repeat of the side panels, and reserving a scrolled centre for engraved initials, left vacant ; Decoration is repousse
Jewellery box
Round footed box with hinged and domed cover, and moulded borders; Initials engraved on centre cover, otherwise plain; Lined with faded pleated pink silk
Dresser box
The box is of cut glass, in two horizontal rows of flat-cut panel and crossed diamond-point; The cover is silver with an extending crimped rim, and with an all-over pattern including scrolls, diaper, floral designs; Scrolls reserve a vacant centre area; Decoration is die-stamped
Covered sugar bowl
Two-handled bowl in hammered silver; The handles, which extend considerably , are strap-like and in the Art Deco manner; The lower portion of the bowl is formed with large shallow convex flutes surmounted by a corresponding curve in relief; The rim of the bowl is a band of undulating modified-gadroon design; The cover, plain at the rim, has a shaped dome in 8-flute design (echoing the lower bowl area) and terminating in a spiral-shaped finial
Commemorative chalice
The chalice has a wide shallow bowl; It is supported by a section of stem, which features a centrally placed cast knop in alternating polished and matt segments, the latter are recessed between the polished segments; The segmented area and other chased triangular motifs are divided from the trumpet-shaped and spreading foot by a rope-like band encircling the junction of stem and foot; Base is stepped
Mustard pot
The mustard pot has its own original blue liner, required to prevent damage to the silver from contact with the mustard; The tankard-shape is a popular form for the period, with moulded banding at the base, single band at mid-height and moulded banding again at the rim; The domed and moulded cover is hinged and has a cut-out space for a spoon; The scroll-shaped handle in bracket form has an Onslow-type piece at hinge junction to lift the cover
Mustard pot
The blue glass liner is contemporary with the container, which is drum shape; Reeded base and rim, otherwise plain; The hinged cover is flat and plain, with a shaped opening cut out for the spoon; The handle is a "question mark" shape and reeded, with a thumbpiece at handle and cover junction to raise the cover; The thumbpiece is formed in a three-loop design.
Sugar castor
Vase-shaped base; Domed cover decorated with a spiral design of circular pierced holes within a narrow flute, alternating with a panel of rococco floral decoration; Base - design of alternating flutes and panels of floral decoration; Moulded rim foot; All-over decoration is repousse
Typical bell-shape with turned handle and round finial; Silver clapper with flared base
Napkin ring
Napkin ring in a fitted case; Die-stamped in an overall pierced pattern of flowers and scrolls; Top and bottom rims are flat; Plain oval reserve engraved with initials
Conductor's baton
Conductor's baton, wood with silver mounts, black lacquer paint; Silver presentation plaque fixed to the side of the baton
Two-handled cup
Two-handled; a plain cup with flared foot and rim; Scroll (S-shape) handles with applied strips in dentilated design
The mug is on three bun feet, and tapers towards the rim; The handle is somewhat oval in shape
Dressing table box
Plain rectangular footed box, with engraved initials on the front side; Hinged, slightly domed cover, and gilt interior
Dressing table box
Rectangular shape; The box is cut glass, in two horizontal lines of alternating flat panel and crossed diamond-point; The cover has a border of scroll and leaf design; The slightly domed centre of the cover is plain, but has two engraved foliate sprays reserving a vacant area for engraved initials
Cigarette case
Plain hinged rectangular case with double thumbpieces; The hinge has a tight spring, and an interior purple elastic band for holding 6 cigarettes in place
Wrist purse
Fitted wrist purse on chain; Rectangular hinged case, with thumbpiece opening on link chain; Decoration in vertical panels of alternating plain and fine parallel lines; Centre reserve engraved with initials; Inside of case lined with taupe leather and fitted with pockets for change, visiting cards and mirror, pencil and writing panel
Cigarette case
Rectangular hinged case, plain except for engraved initials at bottom left hand corner; Double thumbpiece; Gilt interior with gold coloured elastic band to hold cigarettes in place
Tea strainer
Flower form with corolla of five petals, folded outwards and under at rim; ribbed bowl defining petals in a fluted design; pattern in the strainer area is in a simply pierced design of small holes and curved lines rather reminiscent of a Catherine Wheel; ebony handle is oval shaped and pointed, tapering towards bowl junction.
The rim is ribbed with a scalloped border overlapping recessed and matt ground of bowl exterior; Raised decoration on matt ground is in a polished relief design, with cranes, flowering grass-like plants, and trees and branches with massed fan-shaped leaves. A circular medallion is left vacant. There is a plain border in relief at base of decoration and a plain flared foot rim
Sugar tongs
Arms of the sugar tongs are in Old English pattern, with a slightly convex outer form; sugar holders are designed in the shape of a bird's three-clawed foot
Patch box
Rectangular shape with pink enamel base, copper gilt mounts, white enamel cover painted in a sketchy border pattern of alternating pink flower and a group of four blue lines; white enamel interior with mirror in the cover
Bonbons box
Modelled as a reclining dog, the hinged lid (underside) painted with a dog in a classical scene within a scroll border
Patch box
Triangular shaped hinged box with green enamel exterior and white interior; metal mounts with milled ribbing and protruding lug; Cover has an enamel painted six pointed star motif with flower heads between each point and dots radiating from each point; Interior of the star is white enamel, outlined in black and with rust-red, black, gold and blue minor decoration
Patch box
Rectangular shaped box with round ends; pale yellow enamel exterior, white interior; Metal mounts with protruding centre lug in hinge, and with milled ribbing; Poor quality painting on lid of a garden wall and hanging foliage with bird's nest and two birds in foreground
Vesta box
The box, hinged and with striker on right hand side, is rectangular in shape. The enamel plaque depicts a scantily clad lady descending steps. The figure is placed lengthwise on the box
Wine bottle coaster
Cylindrical form; pierced design incorporating flowers, scrolls and geometric motifs applied rolled rim and base; cast handles
Wine Label
Semi-circular at base with shaped upper half. Pink and rose coloured enamel at border on white ground. Pink, yellow and blue flowers with green leaves painted above and below the black lettering: KUMMEL. Brass chain.
Shallow, circular form; wood bowl smooth on the interior, with a carved design in a plaited two-strand pattern around the exterior, covering the entire surface; the two, flat side handles extend outwards and are also of the plaited design; rim and foot rim are mounted in silver, and the centre of the bowl interior has a slightly engraved disk.
Footed bowl
A deep form with flared rim bordered with applied bands in narrow scroll design - scrolls alternating inward and outward; four reeded feet, a fleur-de-lys style design at bowl junction, terminating in a splay- reeded foot effect, reminiscent of paw design
Oval box with domed and hinged cover; floral design on front and back; shield on each side; engraved in heart-shaped border pattern along bottom; cover has border pattern of foliage (?), shaped top with engraved foliage and series of dots
Powder box
Small oval powder box with repousee floral decoration over entire box except for a reserved heart-shape on top and bottom
Entire surface of box is decorated; cover depicts scene with five (?) figures and foliage; remaining surface of box covered in scrolling, geometric design
Square box with shaped sides; gilt coloured; cover decorated with various patterns - scrolls, lines; bottom engraved with series of parallel lines
Box with hinged filigree cover; entire box is covered with various patterns - geometric, scrolling lines, floral
Triangular shaped box with enamel sides and cover; cover is hinged and is is decorated around edges and centre with gilt floral design; enamel ground in white radiating design
Powder compact
Oval powder compact; gilt metal, hinged; cobalt blue enamel cover with centre oval of flowers in marquisites
Ladle in typical fiddleback pattern with oval bowl and well-defined shoulders. Stem junction at bowl is a single drop.
The round bowl is drawn up into the stem, in the form of twined grasses and superimposed with a three-leaf clover in the Art Nouveau manner. The grasses and clover leaf are worked in relief, and the handle follows their outline. There is something of the Elizabethan about the spoon-bowl and lower stem area. The weight is heavy and the hallmark clear and crisp. The surface shows hammer marks.
Old English form with bright cut engraving on the handle in two sunray motifs, one above the other
Serving spoon
Ovoid shaped bowl. Stem with well delineated shoulders and fiddle pattern handle. Chamfered edges
Napkin ring
Waisted form with shaped rims; two bands of decorative bead and line motifs; centre band of engraved scrolls; leaf and vine design
Child's mug
Cylindrical mug, cast handle, shaped rim with narrow dentilated band. Realistic spray of leaves and flowers with bright-cut engraving which gives a very pleasing effect. The bright-cutting is heavier than that which is indicative of late 18th century decoration. On the reverse, engraved inscription "Marion 1897" within simple scroll cartouche
Fiddleback design with shoulders; Engraved initials on handle with slight scroll manteling.
Fiddleback design with shoulders; Engraved initials on handle with slight scroll manteling.
Place setting: knife, fork, spoon, teaspoon
Cast design with beaded edging. Leaf motif in stem area surmounted by an oval medallion at termination of handle containing engraved initials. The design is repeated on reverse without engraved initials.
Pounce pot
Urn shaped with pedestal base on spreading foot with band of reeding. Flat press-fit cover pierced with mainly comma motif and surmounted with a baluster finial. Gilt interior.
Small sauce ladle, with almost vertically positioned stem to bowl. Fiddle back pattern with shoulders, single drop. Bowl is fairly deep and circular.
Fiddle back pattern with shoulders. The slope at the handle and shoulders is not as sharply angled as in the majority of fiddle back spoons. Bowl is oval. Single drop on reverse.
Tapered bowl. Fiddle back pattern with shoulders, slight outline of a single drop. Scrolling on handle.
Small size with a tapered bowl and slender handle in Old English pattern. Outline of single drop.
Hot Water jug
Urn-shaped on circular stepped base. Hinged and shaped cover, (following the line of the spout) with pouring aperture and urn-shaped finial. Wooden handle. Neo-classical form.
Circular form, with raised and shaped rim, decorated with repeating rows of dogstooth and semi-circular motif, in a punched linear technique.
Pin tray
A ten-sided, ten-pointed rim, shaped dish or tray, with corresponding fluted design in interior. The circular foot is a repeat of the rim design on a much smaller scale. Hand crafted and of good weight. Hammered surface.
Inkwell, Stand
Patinated copper inkwell and stand of form and decoration in the Art Nouveau manner. The inkwell cover has indented curving lines. The stand is cast, with a female head in relief (facing left), the curving lines of the long flowing hair provide the outline of the rim in that area. A sprig of leaves is additional to the main decorative theme of profile head and hair.
Rectangular, planar inkstand with double inkwells and curved front suitable for holding pens. Two identical decorative motifs, located below each corner inkwell, have incised and relief design in Art Deco manner. Cast construction.
Oval shaped pewter dish with two poppies - each follows the line of the rim and extends outward to radically alter the rim line in corresponding areas. There are two opposite areas of reticulated design, one forms a side handle.
Assymetrical pewter frame, for photograph or mirror, in the Art Nouveau style, having a female figure in draped skirt on one side (left facing) reaching upwards to stems of Iris modelled in openwork across the top of the frame. The interior photograph or mirror area is outlined by curved lines and has a reticulated design in one corner (lower right facing).
Spill vase
The slim body of the spill vase flares to the mouth on a spreading circular foot, and has a planished surface. Linear motif of two parallel lines applied on body close to top rim. Linear motif in "m" shape applied to foot of vase
Sifter spoon
The bowl is pear-shaped, incised with four clover leaves, and with clover-shaped piercing. The handle is topped by a "pinecone" globe supported by twisted wirework with clover leaf mounts above a short plain stem.
Teapot is of low spherical shape and is decorated with stylized "honesty" plant motif. Teapot has cane covered handle and hinged lid. Two narrow parallel applied bands of pewter on b. serve as feet.
Tea Service
Hot Water jug
Hot water jug is of tall cylindrical shape and is decorated with stylized "honesty" plant motif. Jug has cane covered handle and hinged lid. Two narrow parallel applied bands of pewter on b. serve as feet.
Milk jug
Milk jug is of low spherical shape and is decorated with stylized "honesty" plant motif. Two narrow applied parallel bands of pewter on b. serve as feet.
Sugar bowl
Sugar bowl is of low spherical shape decorated with a stylized "Honesty" plant motif. Two narrow parallel applied bands of pewter on b. serve as feet.
Rectangular tray has Celtic design in the form of interlacing foliate roundels, placed in each corner.
Heavy four-pronged fork with decoration: handle including a wreath, swan, two stylized vases of flowers and scroll motifs. Reverse shell and scroll motifs.
Cigarette, Presentation case
Front of case is engraved in scroll and foliate design with areas of cross hatching. Seven sets of initials (monograms) relating to the givers are attached at random and riveted to the case. Rivets are visible in interior. Monorams are in gold cyrillic lettering. Signature in gold riveted to reverse of cas. Also on reverse are engraved initials E.W.
Glassholder, glass
Silver glass holder on spreading foot, cylindrical form with upper rim shaped in scallop form. Engraved in the Japanese or aesthetic style. Flat surfaced handle in ogee form. Glass: everted rim, cut ovals around base, etched floral design, with vacant shield on one side, woven basket and birds on reverse.
Wine coaster
Silver-plated (electroplated) wine coaster with pierced sides in a series of "S" scrolls. Rim is shaped with reeded band and slight foliate scrolling. Shield at side is vacant except that it holds a series of marks. Turned wood base.
Wine coaster
Silver-plated (electroplated) wine coaster with pierced sides in a series of "S" scrolls. Rim is shaped with reeded band and slight foliate scrolling. Shield at side is vacant except that it holds a series of marks. Turned wood base.
Perfume flask
Silver wedge-shaped container with matt decorative flange at shoulder. Pull off cap with lapis lazuli stone set in gold
The main body comprises eight flutes, everted to form the rim or flange. The hinged lid follows the same flute design surmounted by a similar eight-sectional ivory finial. The silver is hammered. The substantial teapot spout rises from the flat base. The ivory handles are decorated with bands of beading.
Coffee pot
The main body comprises eight flutes, everted to form the rim or flange. The hinged lid follows the same flute design surmounted by a similar eight-sectional ivory finial. The silver is hammered. The ivory handles are decorated with bands of beading.
Cream jug
The main body comprises eight flutes, everted to form the rim or flange. The silver is hammered. The ivory handles are decorated with bands of beading.
Dessert cutlery service
A vermeil (silver gilt) dessert cutlery service comprised of 18 spoons, forks and knives in fiddle and thread pattern. Housed in a later (c. 1900) fitted box of green leather over wood with fitted bottom and removeable tray covered in bittersweet red suede. Cutlery is engraved with a very distinctive contemporary crest - an eagle attacking a prone crane.
Dessert spoon
Dessert-sized spoon, with shoulder form at bowl and handle area, fiddle back style. Engraved on front with leaf spray and narrow scalloped lines. On reverse, the bowl is engraved with leaf spray
Fiddle pattern, with curved shoulders, and the extra wide handle sometimes found in Maritime silver.
Butter knife
Fiddle pattern, with shoulders. Shaped blade with swirl and linear engraved decoration, rather simplistic and ill-conceived design.
Blue glass liner set in a pierced silver band of overlapping circles. Salt spoon has shaped outline and reeded edge.
Blue glass liner set in a pierced silver band of overlapping circles. Salt spoon has shaped outline and reeded edge.
Pin tray
Small dish. Oval form with recessed centre and everted sides, edged with pierced scroll design in relief.
Drinking Horn
Covered drinking horn supported by two front four-claw bird legs, each surmounted by a cast bird decoration. The third support is in the form of a plain scroll. The terminal of the horn is surmounted by a cast rooster. The two front legs ressemble those of a rooster but the cast bird is unrelated. Various decorative banding engraved with entwined serpents. Gilded interior. Rim of horn is in everted turned-over form. The domed cover has various decorative banding, including raised circles, serpents. Stepped finial, with three waisted levels in decreasing size.
Fiddle back pattern with shoulders. Engraved initials C + with cross. Probably indicates use in a religious institution in Quebec. Heavy weight and dinner fork size.
Fiddle back pattern with shoulders. Fiddle back area of handle longer in total proportion and the bowl is small and pointed.
Fiddle back pattern with shoulders. The handle is shortened in proportion to the size of the bowl. Good weight.
Butter knife
Flat blade and Old English pattern handle. The blade edge is in scallop form (one and three configuration. The entire upper surface of the butter knife has foliate engraving, and an insect, in a semblance of the bright-cut technique.
Vesta box
Art Nouveau design with spring-fitted cover. The striker is incorporated into the base through the addition of incised lines. Design uses motif of lily pad, flower and a frog. Both sides of the vesta box are identical.
Photograph frame
Rectangular frame witn wide borders and raised design of stylized flower stem; two flowerheads, leaves, stem and roots. Design extends upward on the left side facing, and across the top of the frame. The viewing area has six, three per side, copper rivets. The surface is hammered.
Ornamental charger with hanging hook. It has been hammered and has a recessed center and wide border with slightly indented rim. Raised design of seven flowers/leaves. The connecting stem encircles the recessed center.
Covered pitcher
Straight-sided pitcher with flared and riveted foot. Rivet-attached strap handle and rivet-attached spout. 'C'-shaped finial on cover. Hammered surfaces. Construction: sheet of copper with wrap around and rivet fastening. Raised and stylized motif under pouring spout.
Tea canister
Cylindrical cannister with sheet copper and rivet construction. Raised design of two fish, encircling main body of cannister. Scalloped line at base and rim. Flat cover with raised word 'Tea'.
Circular domed base, cylindrical column with four convex, strap-like forms attached from base to below the socket. Large circular drip-pan. Center column and four surrounding strap-forms, drip-pan all riveted.
Shallow plate with a very slightly recessed center area. Border has a raised edge design of three butterflies, alternating with three stylized bat forms. Punched decoration forms areas of background to the raised designs. The center area is hammered.
Flat circular base. Attached tapered column, riveted at base junction, and constructed from sheet copper riveted lengthwise, with four raised linear motifs. Strap handles attached from the socket lip to midpoint of column.
Handled tray
Rectangular shaped tray with curved corners, and strap handle extending almost the full length of the tray. Inset rectangular panel at center in blue and green enamel. Decoration in relief; a series of overlapping squares extend both sides of the enamel panel lengthwise. The same decoration motif extends the length of the handle.
Trumpet-shaped vase on flat, circular foot. Hammered surface. Six simple flowers, with long stems and leaves, encircle the vase in relief. Rim is slightly everted.
Table lamp
Square base with column encased by four strapline forms, convex at junction to base and riveted. Below the socket the strap-forms extend at right angles to support the squar framework of the shade, which holds in place four panels of glass.
Fire screen
Each candlestick has an urn-form candle cup set into a three-arm support above a standard composed of four stylized legs ending in lion paw feet. The feet are mounted on an X-form base. Both have gilt intaglio finish.
Serving spoon
The handle has the bright-cut engraving associated with neo-classical design in silver and particularly with Hester Bateman designs. The linear pattern follows the typical swag form that Bateman - a major silversmith - often employed in decoration.
Small server or lifter for preserved fruit or sweetmeats. Shovel form, with fiddle back handle engraved in linear and feather motif.
Teaspoon has the bright cut engraving associated with neo-classical design in silver. Linear patterns with an eight-pointed star.
The handles are silver and with reeded design. The blades are plated and made by J.R. & S.
The handles are silver and with reeded design. The blades are plated and made by J.R. & S.
Serving spoon
Handle of the spoon is decorated with the bright-cut engraving associated with neo-classical design in silver, and includes an example of patera.
Fish slice
Substantial weight. Fiddle back stem with engraved crest: two angel figures either side of a cross. The shaped blade has linear engraved patterns which form a border. The center of the blade has an engraved and pierced fish form.
Patch box
Hinged box tapering to base; scalloped shell-shaped lid; body of box is line and geometric pattern in circular bands; applied shield on front
Baluster shaped mug on spreading foot; repousse chased floral sprays on a matted ground within two scroll patterns; third intervening panel plain; panels linked by scale and scroll chasing; leaf design on body at handle junction; handle has scroll design with applied leaf
Footed bowl
The bowl of the ladle is hammered, the facets and planes marked and used decoratively. The bowl is a generous pear shape and is joined to the high, arched handle by a linear section of design. The handle is slightly bracketed and tapers. It ends by curling under itself, terminating in two leaves with berries interspersed. The form of the ladle is very organic and natural. The quality of workmanship and individuality fits with the Arts and Crafts movement, and the naturalistic elements with the Art Nouveau period - both styles which influenced Jensen. The ladle is fully marked and stamped as follows: 1922, Copenhagen Assay Master C.F. Heise, 925.S. Imported by George Stockwell and reassayed in London in 1933. Also marked is '141' which may refer to pattern number. Further research needed to identify designer. (per Helen Delacretaz, Curator of Decorative Arts)
Sauce Boat
Made in 1934, the sauce boat raises from a restrained, pedestal base (8 slight brackets with two vertical bands at each joint, surmounted by a bead) to a compressed globular base. The base has diagonal bands of cusped decoration and some flattened beads. From the base swells the boat, comprised of flowing, curved lines. The rim profile is serpentine. The thumbpiece and spout are continuous with the curved form. The upswept thumbpiece terminates in a double scroll handle, each end concluding in leaf details. Like the ladle (#2000-11), the sauce boat is consistent with both the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles. The hammered surface is less evident on the sauce boat, indicative perhaps of greater mechanical production or over cleaning. The sauce boat is fully marked as follows: 1934, Copenhagen Assay Master J. Sigsgaarde, 925.5. Also marked '177A' which may refer to pattern number. Further research needed to identify designer. (per Helen Delacretaz, Curator of Decorative Arts)
Pickle jar
Cylindrical shaped jar, with rayed base. Three vertical ribs divide the pattern into sections, each containing a floral spray with stippled ground. The flowers resemble a lily. Borders, above and below the main design are in a fan and bead design. The silver-plated stand, cover and suspended pickle tongs are probably by the Meriden Britannia Co., Hamilton, Ontario, or the Toronto Silver Plate Co.Excavations at the sites of Trenton glassworks in 1964 resulted in the identification of additional Nova Scotia glass from shards.(per Kathleen Campbell, Curator Emerita)
Tea and Coffee Service
Four piece silver tea and coffee service consisting of a coffee pot, teapot, cream jug and sugar vase. Produced by industrial techniques, the wares are densely decorated. The shoulders feature festoons with applied cast cherub masks which are interspersed with linear swags/bows with suspended diadems. On either side of each ware are large, oval cartouches, one of which carries a full honorary inscription (coffee pot and teapot) or initials (JH) (cream jug and sugar vase). Bands of beading decorate the upper rims of the vessels and their pedestal feet. Acanthus leaves decorate the hinged dome covers of the pots and the feet of all wares. Cast pineapple finials resting on leaf plaques are screwed through the covers and fastened with a wing bolt. Swan neck spouts terminate in acanthus leaf mounts as do the scroll handles. The vessels follow neo-classical form. The amphora-shaped coffee pot and the helmet-shaped cream jug directly reference classical antiquity. The density of decoration in the Victorian manner, however, overwhelms the simple shapes of the vessels. The service originally included a fifth piece, a serving tray, which has been lost.
Sugar spoon
Slightly waisted shovel bowl. The handle is created from a loop of wire with a bead soldered at join with bowl. The finish has a faceted appearance to the surface.
Pickle fork
Two everted prongs. the handle has a corn ear motif. The finish has a faceted appearance to the surface.
From a raised, circular base springs four corn ear motifs which attach to baluster-shaped stem. Above junction of corn motifs to stem, the stem becomes four leaves which attach to organic-shaped bowl. Open handle arcs over top bowl terminating in corn ear motif. The finish has a faceted appearance to the surface.
Hot Water jug
The hot water jug is in a baluster shape with a cane covered handle and a short spout, simply chased at the base. The Rococo based decoration is chinoiserie showing a man standing near a water source holding a parasol. Also present is a large bird and vegetation is throughout. The lid is chased with flowers and topped with a flower finial. A crest in the form of a rearing stag appears on the central body.
White Bowl
Thin, white, silver bowl of organic, free-form shape. Surface hammering and effects of heating and acid cleaning remain, leaving the surface a matte, white finish, rather than a brilliant, reflective surface. Only the rim of the bowl has been burnished to show the silver.
Stuffing spoon
Georgian Fiddle pattern stuffing spoon with engraved monogram letter "A". Fiddle pattern denotes a pattern used for flatware handles, the shape of which somewhat resembles a violin/fiddle
Small, compressed, globular teapot which is fairly restrained but with some flamboyant flourishes such as the high, upswept double-scroll handle and waved gadroons.
Jack Knife / Rebel
A multicolour abstract depicted with loose gestural strokes and paint spatters within geometric shapes
Caressing Room / Frôler
A woman, whose face is not visible, lifting up a blanket from a bed. The headboard is decorated with butterflies and leaves. The pillows and quilt are multi-coloured and heavily patterned.
Cake basket
Shaped oval on slightly waisted gadroon foot pierced with oval and circle designs; sides pierced in alternating panels: scrolls (4), star and leaf (4), four-petal flowers (2), ovals and circles (2); panels divided by repousse bands; gadroon border is chased at intervals with scrolls and shells; centre engraved with Coat of Arms.Coat of Arms: LICHFIELD, Per Chevron Sable and Argent three Leopards' Faces counterchanged impaling [unidentified] Three Roses barbed and seeded.Crest: An Arm embowed vested holding an Arrow in bend is incorrect (or unidentified) with the Coat of Arms. A similar crest, An Arm embowed vested Argent holding in the hand proper a Bow Or strung Gules, with the Coat of Arms, have been attributed to Lichfield of Oxfordshire. (College of Arms, London)
Three-footed circular salver; shaped, moulded rim in scroll design; engraved crest at c. - lion's head.Crest: A Talbot's Head [unidentified] (College of Arms, London)
Three-footed circular salver; shaped, moulded rim in scroll design; lion's head crest at centre.Crest: A Talbot's Head [unidentified] (College of Arms, London)
Wine funnel
Beaded rim with single row of circular perforations around inner collar; strainer has plain circular piercing; funnel has line decoration at junction of funnel and strainer; Wharton crest on strainer section
Toddy ladle
Coin inset in bowl of ladle; interior side shows the Head of George II; exterior side of coin shows crowned shields of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland; in centre is the cross of St. George (?) on a round disc surrounded by radiating lines; repousse work in floral design with blank cartouche; whalebone handle has twist at Verminal end; silver mount
Tapering, flat blade with ring Verminal; Wharton crest, a crowned lion, near ring Verminal
Sauce ladle
Shell-shaped bowl; Old English patent handle with bright cut engraving edge with crest at terminalCrest: a wyvern within an oval medallion [unidentified].
Coffee pot
Pear shaped with hinged cover; applied leafage on the swan-necked spout and handle sockets; neo-classical design shown by husk-festoons and pendants on body, base and domed cover; four pateiae centred above main festoons; circular base and cover have beaded rims; finial is pear shaped with leaf and festoon
Sugar bowl
Circular bombe shape with detached cover and baluster finial; chased scrolls foliage and floral decoration; in scroll cartouches; engraved crest of Lion Rampant and draped banner surmounted by a star on both the bowl and the cover.Coat of Arms: The family of WETON of Northhumberland.
Plain circular design with hinged cover, on four feet; flange flower and scroll border
Child's mug; plain, straight sided mug with two broad reeded bands and one narrow band at rim; gilt interior; handle - plain scroll shape
Sweetmeat basket
Plain oval foot rim supporting diamond shaped base with wire work frame forming a basket; overlaid with vine leaf decoration; corded swing handle
Engraved drop tablespoon; engraved initials are within a scrolled and foliate cartouche, surmounted by a coronet
Wine funnel
Strainer pierced in plain circular design; beaded rim; funnel is decorated at junction with two reeded and one beaded bands
Electro-plate silver on copper; cylindrical with reeded and stepped base; applied and folded over rim
Electro-plate silver on copper; cylindrical with reeded and stepped base; applied and folded over rim
Electro-plate silver on copper; cylindrical with reeded and stepped base; applied and folded over rim
Sauce boat, stand
Stew spoon
Canadian Indian Trade Silver gorget; engraved with (a) heart, checks and stylistic designs indicating a tree, feathers, and snakes; (b) an Indian head, crossed tomahawk and peace pipe; (c) a cross with foliate designs and a tiny arrow; (d) a beaver on a log with trees in the background and four small arrows
Marrow scoop
Decanter, stand
Three cut glass decanters with stoppers; Old Sheffield silver plate stand
Commemorative medal
On coin verso - portrait of the Duke of Connaught; on coin recto - shield; red leather case with symbol of a buffalo in front of a rising sun printed on the interior
Rectangular with chamfered corners and two circular loops for chain attachment; angular 'J'-shape line and dot scrath-engraving in oval band; centre oval medallion; Base: scratch-engraving in three rectangular lines; Grille: straight-line engraving gives matt finish to ground; pierced dots and bright finish in modified 3 leaf clover and crown-effect shapes; silver gilt interior
Rectangular; engine-turned in contrasting straight border patterns; outer border cast encrusted; small floral motif in centre rectangular panel; Base: same, without centre panel and floral motif; Grille: all-over scrolling in floiate design; silver gilt interior
Rectangular, thumbpiece runs full length of cover and base; cover engraved with bands of dot decoration in straight and wavy lines; centre rectangular slightly stepped, engraved panel flanked on either side by stylized flower; wavy-line dot engraving around sides; Base: similar line decoration; stepped panel engraved with hatched diamond shape with leaves at either side points of diamond; Grille: same rectangular stepped shape, perforated with plain circular dots; stepped panel engraved with flower leaf motif; silver gilt interior
Rectangular, engine turned, all-over hatched design; cast encrusted border at rim cover and base; plain unengraved rectangle centre cover; Grille: circular floral design at centre, scrolling foliate branches either side; silver gilt interior
Rectangular, reeded sides; flower and leaf border on cover surrounds a band of semi-circle engraving with plain unengraved rectangle at centre; Base: rectangle outlined with dot design, centre rectangle scratched-engraved flower and leaf; Grille: centre five-petal flower, scrolling foliate branches from base of flower stem; silver gilt interior
Tea service
Teapot (a): Domed, hinged cover with wood and silver finial; handle is wood; Sugar bowl (b): Modified reed design on the handles and an additional reeded band at the rim; Cream jug (c): Modified reed design on the handle.
Pap boat
A small boat shaped vessel with bright cut decoration along rim, excluding spout
Soup ladle
Oval bowl and arched handle; right angled shoulders above junction of stem and bowl; chamfered stem in the French (Quebec) style
Slender stem bordered with narrow band of bright-cut engraving; oval medallion with flower motif for engraving initials
Sugar tongs
Arms of tongs bow outwards along the full length; curved section cut to form form panel shape at mid-point on either arm; right-angled shoulders above junction of each arm and bowl; oval bowls of good depth
Incense boat
Navette is boat-shaped and set on a low round and fluted pedestal base; body of the object is encircled by a frieze of chased, groove-like flutes; cover is in two sections and has a centre five-part pinned hinge which a allows one side to be raised for access; other section is fixed; bead molding is applied to the edge of both sections; unmarked spoon is attached to a fine-link chain
Cup has a slighty outward flare at the rim; the decoration is limited to four engraved lines on the outside of the cup immediately below the rim
Basting spoon
Chamfered shank of stem expanding to shouldered upper section with rounded turned-up end; ovoid bowl has rounded end and round shaped drop at back junction of bowl and stem; rim of bowl is flattened and continues into chamfered stem
Dessert spoon
Turned down handle; bowl more pointed than elliptical; single drop at junction of stem and bowl in very low relief; outlines of initials filled in with parallel line engravings; negligible bright-cut mantling around initials
Dish cover
Let-in silver rectangular shield for engraving(not used) on side of cover;cast handle attached by interior wing-type nut and bolt; Regency shell edging;cover is in melon form.
Three-footed circular salt cellar in the style of the Georgian period, but extensively chased with a flower and leaf motif more Victorian in concept. The feet are in the hoof form. A reserve has been left for engraving within a leaf surround, but remains vacant.
Fiddle pattern with shoulders above the slightly pointed bowl. The weight is good if a little unevenly balanced towards the bowl area; the proportion a little misjudged. The engraved letter "D" is enclosed with two engraved leaf branches crossed at the base.
Mounted on four scroll and foliate feet, the tray is intricately chased in scroll and foliate design and the same motif is carried out in the heavily cast border; chased work is well-executed and detailed, with a stippled matt ground; centre area is left plain with a "let-in" silver circle for the engraved crest: head armour, closed visor, surmounted by leafed tree with considerable mantling; border rim has the typical rolled-over edge.Motto and crest of CUNNINGHAME, John Alistair Erskine of Balgounie House, Culross, Fifeshire, Scotland; Motto: Tandem - At length; Crest: An oak tree in its own colours
Covered sauce tureen
Shape is of a miniature soup tureen in rectangular melon form; feet, handles and rim have been cast and applied; tureen has the typic rolled-over edge to conceal the interior of copper; two silver plaques have been "let-in" on either side for engraved crest of initials but are left vacant; cast handle on the cover is attached by interior wing-type nut and bolt, and the rim has an applied thread of silver to cover the copper.
Combined vesta box and coin holder
Combined vesta box and sovereign case; rectangular in form with ring attachment which incorporates a release catch for coin compartment, which is the top half of the case; Sovereign case has hinged cover which releases downward to reveal circular coin holder on a spring; Disk on which the coin is placed is engine-turned; Vesta box has exterior striker on base, hinged cover on spring and vacant reserve within engred scrolls; Engraved all over foliate pattern: flowers and branches in scroll form
Nutmeg grater
Oval shape, tapering slightly to either end; Cover is hinged over the grater, which is punched with circular perforations and in circular design; Cover has bright-cut decorative border at rim and a vertical oval at the centre, with border of simple bright-cut engraving containing initials; Base has band of reeding
Rectangular, engine-turned with double thumbpiece and gilt interior; Original sponge is in place; Pattern - plain diagonal bands in a woven format, in the rectangles so formed there is cross-hatching and a centre dot; Rectangular reserve with dot border left vacant; Grille - Centre five-petalled flower, surrounded by branched scrolls rising from base of lower petal
Claret jug
The glass jug is cut around the bowl in five horizontal rows of an alternating square and cross design; The two rows above and below the centre row are of graduating size and perspective; Spout of jug is silver and has a moulded rim and curved pouring lip; Hinged cover has a looped vine and grape finial for lifting; Handle is silver and cast in a vine design with leaves; Elongated neck of jug is encased within a cast openwork sheath of vine and grape design
Presentation bowl
Pedestal, presentation bowl; the bowl has an octagonal stepped base, with an applied reeded band at rim and a matching lower band; Other than the engraving, the surface of the bowl is plain
The footed bowl has repousse and chased decoration in the form of alternating flutes and stylized leaves in a spiral design from the base of the bowl; The same design in smaller form is repeated on the moulded foot of the bowl
Asparagus tongs
A conventional style of good weight, with a U-shaped fiddle pattern handle; The fairly narrow rectangular blades are each pierced with seven fan-shaped motifs surmounting one above the other and centred the length of the blade; The rectangular guide bracket is plain
Fish slice
The handle is fiddle pattern, with a clear hallmark and turned down end; The slightly concave form of the blade is asymmetrical and fish-shaped; The edge of the blade is bordered with rows of dot decoration, and along the inward curving edge an additional border of a tassel-like motif; The centre of the blade is pierced in a star and oval pattern in an inverted "U" shape of 1cm width; The centre panel is plain except for a zig-zag engraved border line; There is a vacant rectangle above the piercing, near the handle
Pear-shaped teapot; All-over decoration in a pattern of two alternating geometrically "engraved" vertical panels; Silver has been pressed to give the "engraved" decoration; The spout is cast, with panels of floral and geometric design in quite high relief on a matt ground; The cover is domed with an extension of the vertical panels, but having a more simple decorative motif of lines and dots; The finial and handle are ivory
Calling card case
Slender rectangular case with hinged cover; The edges are shaped in scroll design, and there is a matt ground; The scroll motif is continued in the decoration on both sides of the case - the design differing slightly, one side from the other; Obverse - centre scrolls reserve a vacant shield surmounted by flowers; Reverse - centre scrolls reserve a flower spray
Nutmeg grater
Short oval tube, undecorated; A three-section hinge, attached to the rim of the cover, lowers the side panel which has a flush hinge set in 1/4" on the base; The fixed steel grater is punched in rows forming square perforations; The outer rim of the cover is reeded
Ecclesiastical silver. Verge is an ecclesiastic staff of office, carried by a Verger when he precedes his Prelate in procession;consists of three parts and it unscrews at the centre section;lower silver sleeve is engraved with a Bishop's Mitre over the initials F.M. (Francis,Montreal),on the reverse is the date 1850, the year of his installation as Bishop of Montreal.The Bishop's Mitre device fits over the top sleeve;the centre section is also covered by a sleeve.
Ecclesiastical silver. The ciborium has excellent proportion, yet is not a particularily elaborate piece. The cast cross on the domed cover is well formed and surmounts a gilt orb. The plain raised bowl has an applied band below the rim. The stem has a baluster shape, the base domed and splayed. There is a dentilated band at the base, rim of bowl and in the acutely domed centre of the cover supporting the cross. The ciborium is classical in its simplicity.
Holy oil ampullae
Ecclesiastical silver. Small,often cylindrical flask which contains consecrated oil used in the administration of sacrements;usually made in pairs, and originally contained in a silver box called a chrismatory
Ecclesiastical silver. Small sacred vessel which is a miniature and portable ciborium;form is circular, with detachable cover fastened with bayonet joints. the obverse is line engraved with a sacred monogram and a heart. There is also a heart-shaped ring attached.
Reliquary cross
Ecclesiastical silver. Reliquary; A case in the form of a cross, which holds relics of liturgical importance such as a piece of bone.Rectangular in section with flat back plate and applied sides. A flat lid, hinged at the upper end, fitover the case. The knob-shaped scw secures the fastening at the base. The upper end of the case has a ring attachment for suspending the case around the neck.
Processional crucifix
Ecclesiastical silver. Processional crucifix; cross of variable size and liturgical usage which depicts Christ crucified;tubular base originally fitted over a wooden staff; corpus is a fine casting with carefully worked details.
The salt cellars have the required massiveness of the Regency period. The cast decorations at the rim, and the feet are of the excellent workmanship to be expected, and the chased detailing is crisp and well defined. The weight is substantial. The gilding is only slightly worn on the interior fluted edges.
Straight-sided cylindrical shape; tapers toward the base; Substantial form and weight; Inside gilded
Trophy cup
Bowl, which is supported by an upright horseshoe, has an engraved hunting scene; beneath the horseshoe are the cast figures of a horse and huntsman; horse is jumping over a hedge and stream; entire trophy is supported by four feet which have a foliage design in relief.
The straight-sided bowl is rolled under and flared outward at the rim. The base curves into a waisted stem with applied band at the mid-point. The foot is flared and stepped.
Caddy spoon
The bowl of the caddy spoon is in an unusually elongated leaf form (often identified as the 'Wallis leaf'), slender, plain, and pointed. the handle has bright-cut decoration in linear design, basically two ovals and border patterns.
Caddy spoon
The bowl of the caddy spoon is in leaf form with a bright-cut engraved shield, outlined in linear border patterns, three rows, and surmounted by a stylized spray of continuing linear design. The handle is particularily short and curves downward. It is decorated with bright- cut engraving, similar in concept to the shield decoration.
Tea and coffee service
The tray, a large, heavy rectangular shape, has gadroon and shell border and engraved decoration. The service pieces are on raised feet, the tea and coffee pots with wood handles and finials. The cream jug and sugar bowl with silver handles, each piece embossed and shaped, together with a matching hot water kettle on stand with burner.
Entree dish, stand, spirit lamp
Entree dish has a scroll shaped shell footed stand with alcohol burner; shaped and domed cover is crested with a removable leaf-designed handle; liner is plain, and the dish has a shaped gadroon border
Wine Label
Label is in the form of a grapevine leaf on the stem with tendrils. Matt finish is due to a series of dots in linear design which cover the entire surface except for the leaf veins. Chain is attached through the tendrils. "SHERRY" stamped on front.
Wine Label
Curved convex shape with gadroon border. "MADEIRA" engraved with a minor vine motif at either end of the word; Surmounted by an oval medallion engraved with a crest - a cornucopia with flowers. The gadroon border reaches over the medallion terminating at the top in a knot motif
Wine Label
Wine label stamped in an outline design of grapes and foliage; plain scrolling ribbon across label with pierced letters: CLARET. Silver chain
Wine label
Convex wine label with shaped outline in shallow scalloped form. Engraved with grape and vine motif and engraved W.WINE. Chain attached through two small pierced holes. Copper on reverse very pronounced
Wine Label
Pierced design of grapes and vine surround the plain curved medallion which has "SHERRY" engraved with a dotted double line border. Silver chain.
Wine Label
Rectangular shape with a shell-like design at each corner, joined by single scrolls forming the border. The plain ground at centre has a raised and curved ribbon with SHERRY engraved. Silver chain.
Trophy cup
Presentation cup; an ovoid cup supported by three crossed curling brooms with a wreath encircling the handles. Three curling rocks are placed on the circular stepped base, in between and therefore alternating with the brooms. The interior of the cup is gilded.
Altar cruet
Ecclesiastical silver. Plain vase-shaped ewers, each on round spreading foot with waisted neck and turned over rims. One alter cruet is engraved "A" for aqua, the other "V" for Vinum.
Plain, circular form with two shaped handles attached just below the rim, each with a small palmette at the centre on a plain ground.
Cross of Lorraine
Ecclesiastical silver. Flat cross, pierced oval for ring, two crossbars each with a double lobe at the ends. Surface has lightly engraved sunrays.
Ecclesiastical silver. Plain bowl with flared rim. Multi-knopped stem on a stepped and high-domed base with an applied cross. Cross attached with screw and nut under base. Gilt interior to bowl
The salts are of circular shape and have been fitted with replacement blue glass liners; Three feet cast in the form of a beaver on a branch support each cellar; Engraved with maple leaf and lyre decoration formed by the placement of the beaver feet
Claret jug
Embossed and chased with grapes and scrolling wine leaves; Surmounted with a bunch of grapes as a finial; Leaf capped handle
Embossed and chased with grapes and scrolling vine leaves; Lightly gilded interior
Caddy spoon
Rectangular shape with short curved handle. Punched allover pattern in scale motif, with centre twelve petalled flower in plain oval border. Reserve, left empty, for engraved initial on handle.
Place card holder
Triangular base formed from a flattened rod of silver. The mainly ogee- shaped shield attached vertically to the base contains an applied lily pad motif inlaid with turquoise/blue enamel. An additional horseshoe- shaped rod behind the shield supports the place card.
Place card holder
Triangular base formed from a flattened rod of silver. The mainly ogee- shaped shield attached vertically to the base contains an applied lily pad motif inlaid with turquoise/blue enamel. An additional horseshoe- shaped rod behind the shield supports the place card.
Salt cellar made by Robert Hendery for Savage & Lyman. The four matching salt cellars are of circular shape, with gilded interiors. Three feet, in hoof form, support each salt cellar. The embossed decoration is floral. Two sections of three-flower motif; third section has an engraved coronet with a scroll-bordered reserve
Three footed salver with cast feet and border in a form of Lunette design. Engraved coat of arms at centre: Lindow of Ingwell, Cumberland. Coat of arms has mantling.
Jam, butter dish
Shallow circular dish with green liner; The loop handle is of silver wire-work divided at the base and extending in a curved and upswept form, joining under the rim of the dish in a solid triangular section set with a green oval cabochon; The green (flashed) glass liner is original
The cup has an outward flare at the rim, which has a double row of banding - its only decoration
Three footed salver having bracket feet cast in the form of a grape and leaf vine, the stem forming the base of each foot. The heavy cast border is in an alternating scroll and floral desing. Initials "JRR" at centre on a plain ground, are encircled by a 4.5 cm wide band of engraving, comprising three repeating motifs each having a centre oval medallion surrounded with scrolls in stylized leaf form.
Water jug
The milk jug is of baluster form standing on a circular foot. The body is fluted and embossed with floral vignettes within each of the flutes. It is engraved with initials "HMN" within one of the cartouches and with the crest of a leopard's head crowned on the opposite side to the initials. The interior is lightly gilt. The rim is scrolled and the handle is in scroll form.
Button set
Edward VIIth period. Raised design in the Art Nouveau manner with green and blue enamel decoration. Each has an attached shank. The case is green leatherette with green silk and green felt lining.
Flat wedge-shaped trowel with rounded, fluted side at handle area; The other two sides are slightly convex coming together at a sharp point; Half-inch border all round of engraved maple leafs, with larger leaves and additional scrolling to give extra depth to the design at the handle area; The handle is raised at a 90 degree angle and is attached with a cast maple leaf motif; The round ebony handle is silver-mounted at either end with a fluted and beaded design, and engraved linear motif following the flutes; Engraved 8-petalled flower at finial area.
Coffee service
Coffee pot (a): Straight sided, tapering to a low base. Ivory insulators on handle. Undecorated handle, spout, finial and base. The main body is entirely covered with foliate and scroll engraving. Plain circular shield with engraved initial. The letter outline filled in with engraved parallel lines giving effect of shading.; Cream jug (b) and sugar bowl (c): The main body is entirely covered with foliate and scroll engraving. Plain circular shield with engraved initial. The letter outline filled in with engraved parallel lines giving effect of shading.
Footed oval tray with plain stepped and shaped rim; Undecorated handle; Wide border of foliate and scroll engraving around flat area of tray; Centre engraved inscription
Water jug
Ovoid shape on low plain base; Undecorated handle and pouring spout; The main body of the jug is entirely covered with foliate and scroll engraving; Plain circular shield with engraved initial K, the letter outline filled in with engraved parallel line giving effect of shading.
Sugar castor
Sugar castor is of baluster form on spreading circular base. The high domed cover is pierced and has spiral fluted finial.
Pap boat
The pap boat has a rolled rim, wide shallow pouring spout and a handle. Except for the engraved initials, the boat is undecorated.
Straight sided cylindrical form, tapering to the base. Two engraved lines around the rim, approximately 0.5 cm from the rim and the same measurement again between each line. Slight shades of interior gilding.
Tea service
The tea service consists of teapot, tea caddy with key, sugar box and cover, cream jug, and caddy spoon. The first three are each oval on reeded rim foot, with domed cover. The cream jug is vase shaped on a spreading circular foot. Each is engraved with bright-cut shields enclosing the intials S.B. flanked by swags and tassels, the rims engraved with a border of similar swags and tassels, the shoulders with bright cut and roulette work decoration and the covers with engraved paterae. The caddy spoon is similarly engraved with shield and initials.; (a) Oval shaped teapot on reeded rim foot, with domed cover. Engraved with bright-cut shields enclosing the initials flanked by swags and tassels, the rims engraved with a border of similar swags and tassels, the shoulders with bright cut and roulette work decoration and the cover with engraved paterae.; (b) The cream jug is vase shaped on a spreading circular foot. It is engraved with bright cut shields enclosing the initials flanked by swags and tassels, the rims engraved with a border of similar swags and tassels, the shoulders with bright cut and roulette work decoration.; (cd) Oval shaped on reeded rim foot. Engraved with bright cut shields enclosing initials flanked by swags and tassels, the rim engraved with a border of similar swag and tassels, the shoulders with bright cut and roulette work decoration. The cover is decorated with engraved paterae.; (ef) Tea caddy has hinged cover and key. Oval shaped on reeded rim foot. Engraved bright cut shields enclosing the initials flanked by swags and tassels, the rim engraved with a border of similar swags and tassels, the shoulders with bright cut and roulette work decoration. The cover is decorated with engraved paterae.; (g) Caddy spoon has round bowl with scallop pattern engraving on inside rim, and shield with initials and similar engraving on underside. Handle has single heart shaped decoration and is edged with series of engraved lines.
Caddy spoon
Handle: mother-of-pearl has been dulled by constant handling on the front and back. The side areas still show iridescence. Handle fits into a silver sleeve (slightly below midpoint in the total length). The handle junction is firm. Spoon is shovel shaped with an oval and domed base in the handle-bowl area. Sides curve upward to contain the tea.
Souvenir spoon
Bowl of the spoon is small in proportion to the handle. The decoration, Fort Garry Gate (on handle) and City Hall (on bowl) are well-defined.
Ecclesiastical silver. Gilt interior to prevent stain/tarnish. Bowl is lain and supported on a stepped hexagonal stem with a cast knop at mid-point featuring six lion masks in relief centred between two rows of blind arcading ( or a form of). The foot continues in spreading hexagonal shape, with a stepped and dentilated border. Base is concave scalloped effect.
Wine taster
Wine taster has circular bowl, with slightly domed base which aids in assessing the colour of the wine. Scallop shell (a semi-circular ribbed form) thumbpiece with shaped elongated flanges either side in attachment to the bowl area. Thumbpiece is centred over the ring handle, the latter is slightly bevelled to be level with the base of the bowl.
Silver mug. The base and the rim are strengthened with applied banding. The form tapers from base to rim. The handle is upswept and scroll-shaped. The mark is clearly punched.
Silver straight-sided mug, with reeded rim, supported on vertical rim base. Shaped and substantial C-form handle with lower scroll attachment. Gilt interior.
Brandy Saucepan
Baluster or pear shaped brandy warmer with a turned wood handle, affixed to the side of the bowl with a heart-shaped reinforcing terminal. Small pendant knob under pouring spout. Traditionally brandy is warmed - the warmer probably had a stand with a heating device.
Spoon has elongated bowl tapering smoothly into the handle, swelling at the finial, and set with a green-stained chalcedony cabochon
Photograph frame
Silver frame of Art Nouveau design. Rectangular form embellished in relief with open poppy flower, foliage in scroll form, and seed pods. Frame is nailed at all four corners to dark blue velvet covered hinged backing board.
Pewter and enamel bomb-shaped vase. Celtic style patterning around top third of vase, remainder is plain, tapering to the point of the "bomb"-shape. Six blue-green enamel areas along bottom of patterning. Supported by three angular arms which curve outward below the patterning to the base, where they form a right angle.
Muffin dish
Circular muffin dish with screw-top opening (for hot water) in the base. Band of dentilated beading. Domed cover with a silver wirework finial set with green-stained chalcedony.
Christening bowl
Circular, shallow christening bowl with two flange handles, each with three (one large, two small) ovoid shapes in relief. Applied band with a row of incised dots at rim. Engraved inscription.
Commemorative spoon
Silver "Cymric" spoon commemorating the coronation of Edward VII. Spoon has rounded shovel-shaped bowl with Celtic-based design. Handle has side flanges above the bowl with linear interlacing and pierced design.
Circular base supporting pedestal bowl, which is decorated with a band of gadroon design below a series of rectangular 'cut-out' segements. Clear glass liner.
Cruet stand
Sheffield plate cruet stand with eight cut glass condiment bottles. The cruet stand is square with centre handle - scroll, shell, and foliate decoration. Circular ribbed bands hold condiment bottles in place. Silver covers for mustard and pepper containers. The glass is flat-facet cut with radiating star motif on the base. Dry mustard bottle has a silver-plated spoon fixed to the stopper.
Wine label
The overall rectangular form has shaped (three-sided) ends. 'Port' is engraved within a similarly-shaped central rectangle, surrounded by a bright-cut border with rondels. Chain attached to label
Tea caddy, sugar box, case
A set of two silver tea caddies and a sugar box, oblong with rounded ends. The caddies for green tea and black tea have cylindrical necks and domed lift-off tops with graduated ball finials. The larger third caddy for sugar has a domed top and a depressed acorn knop with ball finial. Fitted period black shagreen case with silver bale handle, escutcheon and key. Original royal blue lining with silver braid inside cover. The sugar caddy is engraved with two sets of arms, one period, the other apparently later.Coat of Arms, sugar caddy: HARRISON, Azure two Bars Ermine between six Estoiles Argent, 3, 2, 1. Families of this surname in Kent, Essex, and Lincolnshire used these arms, but not in conjunction with the crest shown here, On a Chapeau Gules turned up Ermine a Dove wings elevated and addorsed.Coat of Arm, tea caddies: WILSON, Sable a Wolf rampant in chief three Estoiles, quartering [unidentified] Or a Bird close, all impaling Fletcher, Argent a Cross engrailed Sable between four Pellets charged with as many Pheons Argent. The crest is that of WILSON, a Demi-Wolf rampant. College of Arms, London.
Wine Label
Curved rectangular form (to fit shape of bottle). Chain attached to upper edge at areas extended for the purpose.
Heart-shaped Reliquary
Heart-shaped 'locket' on container. Side hinge for opening. Twisted thorn branches diagonally across the front. The whole surmounted with a flame, featuring a cross at centre. Band of rosettes extends around the rim of front of the heart shape. The reverse has a clip attached to pin heart to garment lapel or pocket.
Reliquary cross
Reliquary; engraved with a simple linear border on both sections. Screw fastening at base, ring attachment at top to attach to a chain.
Indian trade silver, cut in an uneven circular form with open centre and pin to attach to garment. Pierced in star and circle patterns. The open centre rim is pierced with smaller circles (dots).
Loving cup
Three angular-shaped handles, with ribbed form, extend outwards from rim to base. Each handle turns in at a right-angle, forming base support for the cylindrical cup. Each handle is attached at the rim with two studs. The surface is hammered. There are three cartouche-motifs spaced around the main body of the cup which hold abalone insets.
Standing Comport
Spreading foot on three ball feet, with hexagonal, tapering stem and three inset panels of enamelled flowers. Bowl is shallow and pierced in circular and stylized floral motif
Mustard pot, spoon
Slightly spreading foot, with body pierced in leaf pattern, containing a green glass liner. Domed and hinged cover with chrysoprase inset in both finial to cover and spoon.
The bowl is of openwork form, with diagonal leaf-shaped banding on circular domed feet with raised dot decoration. The bowl has a green glass liner.
The bowl is of openwork form, with diagonal leaf-shaped banding on circular domed feet with raised dot decoration. The bowl has a green glass liner.
Cream jug
Hand-raised and supported on four ball feet, with everted rim. The surface is plain
Sugar bowl
Hand-raised and supported on four ball feet, with everted rim. The surface is plain
Pepper pot
Flared circular foot, rising to cylindrical form, with four cabochon- shaped stones in silver mounts applied at base of cylindrical form. Cover has a high pierced dome.
Seal-top spoon
Hammered silver with the marks of the hammer (of raising the silver from the flat) evident in the facet-reflection of the surface. The finial (top of the spoon) is in a seal-top form, and the rat-tail extends well down into the bowl of the spoon. After an original design by C.R. Ashbee.
Wine funnel
Wine funnel is thistle-shaped and of two part construction. The upper or strainer section has a gadroon rim and a plain, rounded oblong clip. The base of the strainer is pierced to allow the wine to enter the decanter and at the same time retain any sediment. The lower section is bulbous in form with a tapered spout which curves at the pouring lip so that the wine is directed to the side of the decanter, ensuring the least possible disturbance during the decanting process. The bulbous section is embossed with large 'C' scrolls and three cartouches one of which is engraved with a crest. The animal depicted in the crest is hard to identify.
Art Deco design silver teapot. Hallmarked on main body and on the lid, the former with the full mark but with makers mark rubbed and difficult to read. The lid is marked with sterling (lion passant) and date letter marks only. The handle and lid finial are ivory. The sides of the teapot are flat and therefore the form is rectangular (with applied handle and spout). The two major sides of the rectangle each have two linear and raised motifs which follow the form/outline of the teapot. The lid is curved for the arched outline of the teapot. The arch design is also carried out in the form of the ivory finial. The pouring lip is elongated to complement the rectangular shapes.
Victorian silver inkstand, the base with applied foliate and scroll border, cast in base metal and silverplated. It is accepted that applied borders are cast and plated. The inkstand is supported on four pierced feet. The raised center section has two square holders for the shaped, cut glass and silver mounted bottles for pen and ink. The bottles flank the central, urn-shaped wafer box, which supports a taper stick with scroll handle and a cone-shaped extinguisher attached to the handle by ring and chain. The bottle holders and the wafer box with taper stick are secured under the base with six wing nuts.
Photograph frame
Frame is rectangular in form with six applied flowerhead motifs at regular intervals around the frame, alternating with four similar, but more decorative, blue enamel flowerheads located at each corner of the frame.
Four cast claw and ball feet support the flat surface of the salver. Rim border is a neat beaded band, followed by an emossed band of swags dependant from tassels. The third and innermost band is chased in a scroll and foliate design, reserving, in equal placement, eight neo-classical motifs. The inscription, at the centre of the salver, is surrounded with a band in a husk pattern.
Coffee urn
Supported by four ball feet, the square base (or plinth) is decorated with a band of scroll design, edged on each side with a beaded border. This design is repeated beneath the shoulder area at the main body of the urn. The neck area is slender, with an everted beaded rim into which the cover is fitted. The finial to the cover is in the form of an acorn. The finial to the pouring tap is ivory. Swag decoration is dependent from patterae and tassels, and enhances the areas of foot, main body, neck and cover. The pouring tap, and the typical neo-classical upswept handles are in beaded design. The inscription is engraved within an oval-shaped border of laurel leaf, linked on either side to the swag by leaf tendrils.
Square, tapering base is decorated with swags dependent from ribbon knots, and this design is repeated around the candle socket, where it is further enhanced by a border of acanthus leaves. The stems are embellished with leaf forms, and a neat beaded border is repeated several times and is also applied to the edge of the socket flange.
Square, tapering base is decorated with swags dependent from ribbon knots, and this design is repeated around the candle socket, where it is further enhanced by a border of acanthus leaves. The stems are embellished with leaf forms, and a neat beaded border is repeated several times and is also applied to the edge of the socket flange.
Sauce ladle
Circular bowl, with an upright handle with reeding, scroll and shell patterns. Crest has three-turret castle. Handle is shaped in a modified fiddle pattern form with shoulders.
Soup spoon
Substantial weight with the long oval bowl form of a soup spoon. The rat tail extends three-quarters down the length of the bowl. the end of the stem is upturned in Hanoverian pattern.
Small teaspoon or possibly egg spoon with bright-cut decoration of the neo-classical period in silver
Tea Caddy
Rectangular form, each side engraved with borders of flowers, foliage and scrolls surrounding a centre panel; front and back panels are plain; side panels engraved with: (1) Crest-pheonix and crown; (2) Coat of arms with manteling; shallow stepped hinged cover with similar foliage and flowers arranged around a centre scrollCoat of Arms: BUTLER, Argent between two Bendlets engrailed three covered cups Sable impaling Hoare, Sable a double-headed eagle displayed a Bordure Argent, with the crest of Butler, A Demi-Cockatrice couped wings elevated and gorged with a ducal coronet. These represent the marriage in 1747 of the Rev. Joseph Butler, Rector of Shadwell, Middlesex [a ship-building suburb of London, on the Thames to the east of the City] to Susannah Hoare.Joseph Butler matriculated at Exeter College, Oxford, in 1732, then said to be aged 16. He was the son of Robert Butler (d. 1749) and nephew of Joseph Butler (1692-1752), Bishop of Bristol 1738-1750, and of Durham 1750-1752. The Bishop who also used these arms of Butler was an important theologian.The arms of Hoare are those used by the well-known banking family of that name. The marriage took place in St. Paul's Cathedral on August 18, 1747. (College of Arms, London)
Cream jug
Neo-classical design; square base, helmet-shaped body with upswept reeded handle; band of bright-cut engraving around beaded rim; body has bright-cut floral festoons and oval cartouche and slight manteling; beading and bright-cut engraving on base
Four, Adam-style salt cellars with blue glass liners. Gadroon-style rim. Pierced wall in linear ornament and applied husk festoon supported by three oval-shield paterae and a fourth shield with engraved crest. Ball and claw feet.
Tea and coffee service
The service consists of a teapot, coffee pot, cream jug and sugar bowl. The design is restrained and graceful. The service bears the crest and coat-of-arms of the Hazelrigg family at Noseley Hall, Leicestershire. Crest: HAZLERIGG family of Noseley Hall, Leicestershire. The family, whose patronymic was originally Hazilrige, changed by the XIth Baronet to Hazlerigg, was descended from one of the Knights who accompanied William the Conqueror to England. The title was crested in July 21, 1622.
Tea kettle, stand, spirit lamp
Although not originally part of the tea and coffee service by Richard Hennell (1999-621 a-d), the early-mid Victorian style and decorative elements complement those of the service. The tea kettle is complete with burner. The kettle bears the crest and coat-of-arms of MacPherson of Cluny. Granted to Ewen Baan MacPherson in the reign of Alexander 111. Ewen was Chief of the House of MacPherson of Cluny, and for generations the Clan occupied a prominent place in the local history of Scotland. The family seat was Cluny Castle, Kengessil, Inverness.
Plated by fusion, unplated (tinned) back, cast and applied borders, handles and decorative mounts. Silver let-in shield. All aspect typical of original Sheffield plate production.
Hair comb
Silver hair comb. The silver panel is shaped in scallop form and decorated with an engraved design of stylized flowers and leaves. The engraving is in linear patterns. Each of the nine flowers has a centre of faceted rock crystal: five small crystals at the centre and four large crystals (two at either end of silver panel). There are nine prongs to the comb.
Condiment set
Footed, triangular condiment stand with chamfered corners holding three faceted glass containers: open salt, silver-mounted pepper and mustard. Each item of silver is hallmarked. Design in the style of Christopher Dresser.The maker's mark is yet to be identified(per Kathleen Campbell, Curator Emerita)
Heavily cased and cast teapot with a decorative design relying mainly on acanthus leaf forms. Handle is in the form of a snake; with ivory insulators. Oval shield areas are empty and have no engraved crest or initials. The finial is rather a contrast, having marine motifs and its flatness is in variance to the form of the teapot.From the George IV period with Regency influences. Chasing is the decoration of silver by the use of punches, removing no silver in the process. Casting is a method of producing small parts, eg. feet, handles etc. by pouring molten silver into a mould.(per Kathleen Campbell, Curator Emerita)
Apple corer
Cylindrical shape comprising two sections, joined by screwing one within the other. When taken apart the inner section is reversed and reattached, thus becoming the corer: it. handle, screw area and corer.The handle marks are rubbed but interior marks on the blade of the corer are clear: full set of five marks.(per Kathleen Campbell, Curator Emerita)
Cheese scoop
Cheese scoop with a sliding pusher mechanism. Fully hallmarked on reverse of scoop. Cheese scoops such as this were generally used when a wheel of cheese was being offered.(per Kathleen Campbell, Curator Emerita)
Mote spoon
Bowl pierced in scroll pattern with rat-tail stem terminating in a spearhead finial. The hallmarks are rubbed and cannot be read which is always a problem on slender stems and not to be considered detrimental to the acquisition. A mote spoon is associated with the serving of tea.It is assumed that the spoon was used to skim tea leaves or "motes" from the surface of tea after it had been poured into the cup. It has been suggested that the finial could have been used to free the teapot spout of clogged tea leaves. Information on usage continues to be vague.(per Kathleen Campbell, Curator Emerita)
Marrow scoop
The accepted long, slender form associated with a marrow scoop, one groove being narrower than the other to accomodate various sizes of bone. Engraved crest at base of the narrow scoop. Engraved initials on reverse of larger scoop: JAR with slight mantling. Marks rubbed. Lion passant just decipherable.The marrow scoop was originally a variation of the bowl of a spoon moulded into a long narrow groove, which enabled the user to reach into theinside of a bone in order to extract the marrow, which was considered a delicacy.(per Kathleen Campbell, Curator Emerita)
Nutmeg grater
Ovoid shape with interior grater, the two sections unscrew. The nutmeg is stored in the lower (larger) section, accessible by lifting the grater. Ribbing visible on exterior at screw junction. Marks include a Lion passant, Leopard's head crowned, date letter and maker's mark struck on the interior of the upper section. Only the Lion passant is at the interior of the lower section.These were small containers to be carried in the pocket, containing a nutmeg, which could be grated over food for additional flavour. Popular during the 18th century, their use was carried over in to the first part of the Victorian era. During the 18th century, spices from the East were in great favour. Nutmeg graters were made in a variety of forms but all served the same purpose.(per Kathleen Campbell, Curator Emerita)
An early Charles II (Restoration) two-handled porringer, featuring embossed floral decoration around the body (including a tulip), cast scroll handles, original pricked initials A IM placed below the rim. Hallmarked for London 1667, maker's mark I G with mullet mark below, contained in a heart-shaped punch. The maker's mark was entered in 1660. All marks are clearly punched. The porringer, a vessel used for soup or gruel, is a rare example of English silver. The workmanship and design are good. Although the porringer is English, the inspiration is Dutch. Dutch silversmiths used a light guage silver to raise a pattern in relief; English silversmiths followed the same technique and guage to create their own version of Dutch design.
Presentation salver, carrying case
The rim is cast in high relief, decoration comprising scroll and foliate designs, embellished with three beavers and areas of pierced cross-hatching with flowerhead motif. A crest is centred on the rim so as to surmount the central inscription. A view of Québec harbour, with the city rising in background is engraved on the salver. The view is similar to one of Québec in W.H. Bartlett's Canadian Scenery, Vols. I & II, published by Virtue & Co., London, in 1842. It also owes something to A General View of Québec from Point Levy, a drawing by Richard Short, published London, 1761. It would appear to be a composite illustration. Both inscription and view are surrounded with engravings emblematic of Rear-Admiral Boxer's naval career. Adjacent, and surrounding, are engraved testimonies from: (a) The Merchants and Citizens of Québec (b) Extract from a letter written by the Hon. Henry Black, Judge of the Admiralty Court of Québec (c) Extract from an address presented by The Corporation of Québec (d) Extract from the Minutes of the Board of Trade of the City of Québec The salver has its original wooden carrying case.
Hot Water jug
Neo-classical design. Urn-shaped form on spreading circular foot. The body repoussé and chased, with beaded borders, paterae and drapery swags. The upper part of the body encased with concave flutes, providing both a perceived height and slenderizing effect to the work. The handle is insulated with wicker binding.
Sugar castor
The main body and finial in baluster form, with a domed and pierced cover. The base of the cover and the foot of the caster have bands of reeded decoration.
Cake basket
Circular and widely fluted form, on spreading foot, with gadrooned foliate and shell border. Swing handle with additional floral decoration.
Cinquefoil border and gadrooned rim, and engraved crest (unidentified). Decoration on plates is confined to borders and shapes.
The argyle is a double-walled vessel to hold gravy. The inner compartment contains the gravy, the outer and surrounding compartment hold hot water to keep the gravy hot. The wooden handle, a non-conductor of heat, ensures easy handling. Water enters through a covered pouring lip located opposite the spout.
Tea caddy
Cylindrical form, with applied borders to cover copper-showing edges. Correspondingly cylindrical slip-on cover with letter "C" engraved through to the copper. Usually it was the custom to cut out areas of Sheffield plate and insert a "let-in shield" of silver to receive the engraving, and thus eliminate exposing the copper. In this case the method is useful in illustrating the process of Sheffield.
Entrée dish
The entreé dish is comprised of three parts, and a removable handle. The lower compartment holds hot water, which is poured through perforations in an inner floor. The perforations allow both the water to enter and the heat to rise. The entreé in the dish above is thus kept hot. When the centre handle is removed, the cover may be inverted to provide an additional serving dish. Cast and applied feet, and border decoration to cover copper edges. The handle is also cast. Ornamentation is in the Rococo-style.
Rectangular-shaped stand. The applied border and feet are of a plated base - metal alloy. Two cut-glass bottles with slip-on covers: one a pen holder (cover has three holes), the other an ink holder (cover has one hole), together with a Sheffield Plate candle holder. Sheffield Plate is constructed of copper rolled between, and fused with, sheets of silver. An inexpensive substitute for solid silver. Sheffield plate is usually unmarked but this example has the impressed star marks of Matthew Boulton.
Salt spoon
Shell-back bowl. Shaped rim, the stem with Onslow terminal. A small but fine example from Hester Bateman; a silversmith whose workmanship was always exceptional. The spoons are well balanced, and the detailing crisply executed.
Miniature marrow spoon
Although in miniature form, the marrow spoon has the accepted long, slender stem associated with full-sized examples, and with the necessary groove for extracting marrow from within the bone. The donor has suggested that the miniature version might have been used for game birds - an idea that would require research - perhaps rabbit or hare would be more likely. The hallmark is indistinct as assay was probably done before the final finishing process. On marrow spoons/scoops the marks are often semi-obliterated in this manner.
Mote spoon
The bowl is pierced in a repeating-X pattern centered between foliate motifs. The rat-tail stem terminates in a spearhead finial.
Suckett spoon
Slender shafted narrow-bowled spoon with three-pronged fork at the other end. Simple and undecorated. The fork has good weight and is, for its size, a substantial piece of table silver. A suckett spoon was intended for use with fruit, either candied or preserved in syrup.
Toddy ladle
Oval-shaped bowl, with hallmarks punched in centre area, the twisted whale-bone section inserted in the tapering shank and capped with a silver ferrule. There is a reinforcing disk at the junction of handle and bowl. One of the whale-bone sections is less twisted than the other; this is not of concern. Each ladle probably started out singularly and eventually came together as a pair.
Soup spoon
The bowl is the long oval form associated with 18th century soup spoons of this period. The reverse shows a single drop with shell design. The mid-rib stem is Hanoverian.
Sugar tongs
Although less elaborately scrolled than some examples, the sugar tongs, sometimes called sugar nippers, are an elegant addition to the silver tea equipage of the 18th century. They are of scissor-like construction with a flat circular disk. The reverse is left plain, and the disk does not contain a spring device. The sugar grips are of hollowed-out shell form.
The main body of the inkstand is hemispherical with an applied band of decoration. The band is of pierced design with two reeded threads twisted to form repeating ovals. In some places the band has been either damaged during application or mis-cast. The join is not perfect. The damaged or mis-cast areas in the band should not affect the aesthetic or historical value of the work. Errors or miscalculation during the process of manufacture are not considered detrimental, and the inkstand is in the same condition as when sold. The inkstand is supported on three ball and bead feet. The hinged and domed cover, and glass inkwell, are set in a widely-flaring rim and surrounded by six vertical supports applied under the rim to the main body. The surface has a manner-mark surface.
Napkin ring
The napkin ring is of waisted or spool form, with rolled over rims. A raised pattern of a branch with leaves and berries encircles the ring at mid-point. The surface has a hammer-mark finish. The ring has been created from a flat sheet of silver, the ends joined together in the circular or ring form.
Napkin ring
The napkin rings are of waisted or spool form, with rolled over rims. A raised design of a Celtic-inspired Tudor Rose with entwined branch and leaf on either side, decorate the rings. The surfaces have a hammer-mark finish. The rings have been created from a flat sheet of silver, the ends joined together in the circular or ring form. The rose may have been intended as the emblem of England.
The circular bowl stands on a low spreading foot. A decorative border outlines the rim and incorporates two Tudor Roses which serve as handles, one on either side. The band is of pierced design, with two reeded threads twisted to form repeating ovals. The surface has a hammer-mark finish.
Fruit bowl
Bowl on stepped base. Exterior base of bowl features leaf patterns, from two of which spring two vines (wire) each. Each of the four vines culminate in a grape cluster at edge of bowl. The finish has a faceted appearance to the surface.
From a raised, circular base springs four corn ear motifs which attach to baluster-shaped stem. Above junction of corn motifs to stem, the stem becomes four leaves which attach to organic-shaped bowl. Open handle arcs over top bowl terminating in corn ear motif. The finish has a faceted appearance to the surface.
Serving spoon, fork
Slightly waisted, three-prong fork and teardrop-shaped spoon with dolphin motif at juncture of handle and bowl/fork. The finish has a faceted appearance to the surface.
Sauce boat on stand
Each boat-shaped sauceboat is supported on three hoof feet. A winged sphinx mask is applied below both the spout and the handle. The sides are applied with winged sun-disks, each disk flanked by uraei. Beside the handle on either side is a winged sea lion. The handle is formed with a double coiled serpent, the body terminating in a hound's head. The covers are shallow-domed, with bud finials rising from a circle of palm leaves. The oval stands are engraved with crests and coronets, each supported on three lion mask and paw feet. The crest, coronet and motto are those of Thomas Douglas, fifth Earl of Selkirk (1771-1820) succeeded to the title in 1799.
Mustard pot, spoon
Flat based bowl with vertical collar rim, and original spoon. Engraved design in the style of the Aesthetic Movement, a Japanese form of ornament in vogue during the latter part of the 19th century. The bamboo and bird decoration is engraved against a matted ground, which gives an effective contrast. Geometric motifs were often incorporated into the designs, and in this instance are shown on the handle of the mustard spoon.
Sugar basket
Pedestal basket, with swing handle and original blue glass liner, used for sugar although the possibility of it being a cream pail could be considered. The handle is formed in an alternating plain and twisted rope design. The foot and bowl rims have applied and strengthened bands of beading, particularly useful at the bowl rim to take the stress of the swing handle. The stepped foot and the main body are pierced in geometric linear, circle and oval patterns and incorporate two bands of slight dot-and-oval engraving. A small oval for engraved initials on crest is left vacant. The deep blue glass liner effectively reveals the pierced work.
The argyle has an applied, dentiled band at the base and at the rim, and a slender, swan's neck pouring spout with access to the inner partition. The handle has substantial mounts: the upper one with a U-shaped, hinged cover over the access opening for the hot water. The separate, and high-domed argyle cover has an urn-shaped finial.
Caddy spoon
The spoon has a shell-shaped bowl, and a handle bordered with wriggle work, lined with two rows of linear pattern similar to dentiled design. An engraved and stylized star motif and engraved initials "JS". Many caddy spoons follow the form of a shell, or have shell decoration. Escallop shells were included in the tea chests shipped from China, to be used as scoops to lade out the tea.
Plain, substantial ladle of generous proportions, the handle in Old English pattern, the bowl of oval form.
Caddy spoon
Unusual shaped bowl with a slightly raised, and defined centre area and rising, rounded sides, both parts cut away at the handle junction in open U-shapes. The rim of the bowl comprises a scalloped border of tiny lozenge-shaped perforations. The bowl is engraved in leaf and punch work designs. The handle is ornate with scrolls, shield (empty), reeded border, and a version of the Kings pattern as terminal.
Marrow scoop
A double-ended utensil for extracting marrow from a bone, made from a single rod of silver, the ends being expanded. One end into a narrow, elongated bowl with straight parallel sides and rounded end, the other scoop even narrower - more like a deep, concave flute. The different widths obviously for large and small bones.
Egg Cup
Restrained decoration composed of simple raised banding. Simple, fluid profile. Impressed roaring lion near lip on one side.
Écuelles are broad, shallow bowls with domed covers typical of 17th and 18th century manufacture (silver and ceramic) for the service of soup. It is not uncommon, such as with this work, for the lid and bowl to have become separated. Two handles or 'ears' negated the need for a spoon, as one would pick the vessel up by the 'ears' and bring to the lips to ingest the soup. Characteristic of French silver, the nearest English complement would be the deeper 17th century porringer. This écuelle follows the characteristic shape and form. It is refined and elegant with wonderful splayed foliate ears.
Cheese scoop
Ivory, ribbed handle with cheese 'shovel' scoop on end with lion crest engraving
Sugar tongs
Soup spoon
Soup spoon
Fish slice
The fish slice has a conforming, smaller, hinged blade. Pierced and engraved decoration
The bowl has enamel, foliate scrolls shaded in turquoise, green and yellow bordered by red beading. The stem has large, yellow/red flowers leading to a twist handle and foliate terminal.
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