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Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Brandy Pan London 1820 19th Century
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Brandy Pan London 1820 19th Century

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Brandy Pan London 1820 19th Century

By Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard 1

Located in London, GB

A classic Antique George IV Solid Silver Brandy Pan with a fitted lid. This Georgian Brandy Pan has a traditional Baluster Shape and an elegant wooden handle.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

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Antique William III Britannia Standard Silver Brandy Pan
Antique William III Britannia Standard Silver Brandy Pan

Antique William III Britannia Standard Silver Brandy Pan

By Alexander Roode

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine antique William III English Britannia standard silver brandy pan; an addition to our collection of 17th century silverware.

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Antique 1690s British More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

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Victorian Sterling Silver Brandy Pan by Roberts & Slater, 1862
Victorian Sterling Silver Brandy Pan by Roberts & Slater, 1862

Victorian Sterling Silver Brandy Pan by Roberts & Slater, 1862

By Roberts & Slater

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver brandy pan; an addition to our diverse silverware collection.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Brandy Pan by Henry Chawner, 1813
Antique Sterling Silver Brandy Pan by Henry Chawner, 1813

Antique Sterling Silver Brandy Pan by Henry Chawner, 1813

By Henry Chawner

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine antique George III English sterling silver brandy pan made by Henry Chawner; an addition to our collection of Georgian silverware This exceptional antique Geo...

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Antique 1810s English George III Serving Pieces

Materials

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Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Brandy Warming Pan, 1806
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Brandy Warming Pan, 1806

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Brandy Warming Pan, 1806

Located in London, GB

This Georgian Brandy Pan is of generous size. Made in London in 1806 by Peter Bateman.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Brandy Warmer by James McKay, 1850
Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Brandy Warmer by James McKay, 1850

Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Brandy Warmer by James McKay, 1850

By James McKay

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver brandy warmer / pan; an addition to our diverse silverware collection.

Category

Antique 1850s Scottish Victorian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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18th Century Antique George II Sterling Silver Brandy Pan Lon 1754 Gurneyoo
18th Century Antique George II Sterling Silver Brandy Pan Lon 1754 Gurneyoo

18th Century Antique George II Sterling Silver Brandy Pan Lon 1754 Gurneyoo

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A splendid plain formed cauldron bowled brandy pan baring an elegant contemporary crest for importance.

Category

Antique 1750s British Georgian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Large Brandy Pan London 1780 Charles Wright
Antique George III Sterling Silver Large Brandy Pan London 1780 Charles Wright

Antique George III Sterling Silver Large Brandy Pan London 1780 Charles Wright

By Charles Wright

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A large and extremely fine ‘cauldron’ style Georgian brandy pan designed with a contrasting silver and fruitwood ‘straight’ handle.

Category

Antique 1780s British George III Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George I Sterling Silver Brandy Warmer / Saucepan / Pan 1725 18th C
Antique George I Sterling Silver Brandy Warmer / Saucepan / Pan 1725 18th C

Antique George I Sterling Silver Brandy Warmer / Saucepan / Pan 1725 18th C

By William Spackman

Located in London, GB

An elegant Antique George I solid silver Brandy Warming Pan with a plain baluster shape and a sturdy wooden handle.

Category

Antique 18th Century English George I Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Brandy 'Pan
George III Brandy 'Pan

George III Brandy 'Pan

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H 4 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

George III Brandy 'Pan

By Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard 1

Located in London, GB

An antiques sterling silver brandy pan and cover made by the London firm of Emes & Barnard in 1813.

Category

Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

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Sterling Silver Georgian 18th Century Large Brandy Pan London 1726 Thomas Farren
Sterling Silver Georgian 18th Century Large Brandy Pan London 1726 Thomas Farren

Sterling Silver Georgian 18th Century Large Brandy Pan London 1726 Thomas Farren

By Thomas Farren

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

An extremely beautiful large George I plain formed baluster brandy pan with decorative fruitwood handle. The bowl of the brandy pan is elegantly formed with an incorporated stylish s...

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Antique 1720s British George I Sterling Silver

Materials

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Brandy Pan For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the brandy pan you’re looking for. Each brandy pan for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are many kinds of the brandy pan you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. A brandy pan, designed in the Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one brandy pan that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alexander Roode, Charles Wright and Henry Chawner produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Brandy Pan?

A brandy pan can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,184, while the lowest priced sells for $1,278 and the highest can go for as much as $7,643.

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