18th Century and Earlier More Dining and Entertaining

18th century English pewter charger in fine condition.

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique German silver quart tankard; an addition to our range of collectable 17th century silverware This exceptional antique German silver tankard has a plain tapering cylindrical form onto a circular shaped domed foot. The surface of this antique tankard is embellished with impressive partial gilt chased scrolling decoration accented with central fruit and floral sprays in addition to undulating leaf designs, all on a matte background. The upper rim of this lady's tankard is encompassed with an applied moulded border. This rare silver tankard retains the original domed cover encircled with further chased scrolling ornamentation, reflecting that of the body and features a cast figural thumbpiece. The plain domed portion of the cover is surmounted with the original and impressive cast tiered finial. The impressive cylindrical hinge is ornamented with further matte textures. This antique German tankard...

Late 18th century brass nutcracker, probably from Denmark. The brass cracker top glows and is balanced by the brass ends with petite ball tips. Strong warm wooden handles are the p...

Red and gold chinoiserie samovar. Antique English painted metal chinoiserie tea or coffee urn with gilt and silver gilt painted oriental figures in landscapes on three cabriole legs ...

Circular domed foot with decorated band, the tapering column stem with engraved foliage, Germany, circa 1790. Dimensions: H= 29.5 cm; diameter = 13.5. Weight = 636 grams/per piece.

18th century pewter charger from England with London marks on the back of the rim, which is pictured. Gorgeous patina.

18th century Spanish Ceramic plate with flowers.

Sharing this fantastic and large dinner set. It consists of several dishes of various size, 3 tureens, two underplatters and two salt cellars. All painted with a high quality floral ...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver samovar made in the Regency style, an addition to our Geo...

Pair of Danish 18th century pewter salt cellars.

China, Kangxi period.Sharing with you this blue and white chinese porcelain item. A small salt shaker Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Jars Region of Ori...

An exceedingly rare and important pair of George III-period mahogany knife boxes of exceptional quality and condition. The boxes are of serpentine form with refined crossbanded and c...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver nutmeg grater made by John Holloway; an addition to our silver boxes collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver nutmeg grater has a rectangular form with cut corners. The cover and body of this solid silver nutmeg grater are encompassed with impressive bands of linear and undulating pinstruck decoration, in a variety of parallel patterns. The cover of the antique silver nutmeg grater...

A beautiful example of a period Louis XVI chaudron, or cauldron, the copper has been decorated with a metalworking technique known as repousse, where low relief motifs are hammered from the reverse side. Many motifs from Louis XVI were inspired by ancient civilizations (Egypt, Rome, Greece, etc.), such as the mascarons and cartouches seen on the sides of this chaudron. There are two distinct mythological scenes on opposite sides, set in between a pair of twisted loop handles emanating from the mouth of a heavily bearded mascaron with a tied bow in his hair. One image depicts Pegasus rearing up as a man with a sword...

A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver sweetmeat basket; part of our Georgian silverware collection. This antique Georgian sterling silver sweetmeat basket has an oval navette form onto a collet foot. The body of this sterling silver basket is embellished with a band of pierced decorated vertical pales accented with four foliate motifs. The basket is further ornamented with two bands of pierced evolute scrolling decoration with a scallop and circular motif decorated border. The upper rim and foot of the basket are encircled with applied bead decorated borders. This George III sterling silver basket is fitted with an applied bead decorated swing handle. The well of the basket is embellished with a bright cut engraved crest depicting out of a ducal coronet a wolf's head. The foot of the basket is encompassed with horizontal pierced pale decoration incorporating circular motifs. This antique silver basket with handle...

A fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver salts made by Henry Chawner; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection. These fine antique George III sterling silver salts have a plain rounded oval form to an oval pedestal foot. The surface of each salt is encircled with a plain applies girdle above the contemporary engraved initials 'EPC'. The oval feet and upper rims of these impressive examples of Georgian silverware are encircled with applied thread decorated borders. These antique salts, crafted by the renowned London silversmith Henry Chawner, have gilded interiors. Condition These antique silver salts...

Without hallmarks. With property initials. Container known as catavinos (wine cup) or tembladera with two curved flat handles decorated with simplified plant elements, and a line of...

Exquisite early coffee/mocha set, Tête-à-tête for two persons, comprising two small pots and two cups with saucers. Two white porcelain pots of different sizes with a cylindrical bod...

18th century Spanish ceramic Plate with Architectural scene.

18th century tin-glazed earthenware Passover plate, Delft, the Netherlands. Decorated with a foliate design in light blue, the Hebrew word "Pesach" (Pas...

18th Century Spanish ceramic plate with Costumbrist scene.

Antique 18th century Imperial Russian solid silver-gilt impressive lidded tankard, parcel gilt, of traditional tapering form on a spreading foot, the sides chased with gilt putto masks and trailing foliage and scrolls on textured silver ground, applied with an elaborate, cast thumb-piece and scroll handle, the hinged cover cover decorated with a Catherine II, 1762-1796, AE medal, 1774, Peace With Turkey. Lid and base hallmarked with Imperial Russian silver marks...

18th century Spanish Ceramic plate with a Country scene.

This is a very good 18th century pewter Chalice or Goblet, made in the UK, Circa 1770 English pewter Chalices of this period are rare items. This chalice has a circular open bowl r...

Danish 18th Century brass and wood nutcracker.

This is a very good 8th century pewter plate, fully London stamped with a pseudo four character hall mark as per silver, plus other markings. This plate has a lovely colour with all...

Without hallmarks. Container known as catavinos (wine tasting cup) or tembladera with two flat handles in the form of closed "S" (with simplified vegetable decoration) and a line "d...

18th Century Spanish Ceramic Plate with Architectural Scene

18th century Spanish Ceramic plate with a Country scene.

John Wakelin & William Taylor pair of sterling silver open salts from 1783 in Georgian style with gilt wash bowls and in exquis...

Without hallmarks. Silver drinking cup with smooth edges, handles in the shape of a crowned animal (rampant lions with curved tail towards the back) and a decoration at the bottom o...

18th century Spanish Ceramic plate with Architectural scene.

A rare George III Neo Classical urn Pocket Nutmeg Grater made in Birmingham circa 1795 by Samuel Pemberton. The Nutmeg Grater is realistically modelled as a Neo Classical urn and is decorated with reeded bands and a band of fine beading on the domed, pull-off, cover. Once the cover is removed the silver rimmed steel grater is shown, which is also removable. The Grater is in excellent condition and is marked in the cover with SP for Samuel Pemberton of Birmingham. This is not a common design and a similar one is shown in the catalogue of the Robert and Meredith Green...

Six early porcelain plates with polychrome floral painting: small bouquets of meadow flowers in iron red, purple, yellow and green in the centre and on the rim, as well as scattered ...

18th century (George I) English mahogany oval open wine cooler with original brass bound decoration and original brass carrying handles resting on its original square legs stand with...

A very rare George III Skewer made by Robert Jones of Liverpool and assayed in Chester in 1798. The Skewer is modelled in a typically Chester design...

This is a delightful antique preserving pan. An English, heavy brass jam cooking pot, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1800. Beautif...

A Fine George III Wine Label Made in London circa 1785 by Susanna Barker. The Wine Label has a curved, narrow rectangular, form with raised eyelets and a bright cut border. The face...

George III Crescent Wine Label, London, 1799, Peter & Ann Bateman. The Wine label is of the plain crescent form and is incised for SHERRY. Additional information: Height: 1 in/ 2 cm

Georgian silver cake basket, London 1796, poss Thomas Chawner. The oval shaped basket with pedestal reed base, border pierced surround, upper section with outer reed design border an...

Large group of antique German pewter mugs, tankards, and ewers German, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Largest jug: Height 29cm, width 24cm, depth 15c...

From Italy a unique set of three 18th and 19th century assorted Italian flat iron trivets used to place hot irons to protect the preservation of tables, cloth and from hot charcoal a...

This is a superb, heavy antique jam pan. An English, brass preserve cooking pot, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1800. Wonderfully weather...

Southern Netherlands, 18th-19th Century A striking and exceptionally substantial antique mortar, hand-carved from a single block of arduin (blue-grey hardstone) and distinguished by...

This is an antique double lip toddy spoon. An English, silver serving ladle, dating to the Georgian period, hallmark for 1772. Fascinating example of Georgian decorative tableware Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order Hallmarked silver shows bright tones with enthusiastic relief patterns Cornucopia motif and vine leaves decorate the distinctive spoon Slender, tapering rosewood handle shows fine grain interest and deep russet hues Personally engraved with the initials S P...

Tin bottle with screw lid made in Germany, second half of the 1700.

An exceptional, fine and impressive 18th century, German silver gilt beaker made in Hanau; part of our continental silverware collection. This exception...

English Georgian sterling silver condiment shaker, late 18th century. Baluster on raised foot. Cover pierced with engraved diaper and twisted finial. Worn marks include crowned T (bo...

16th century Spanish Bronze Mortar with Letters M on the Sides

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

A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver sugar basket; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection This impressive...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William III Britannia standard silver Trefid rat tail pattern spoon; an addition to our silver cutlery collection ...

A fine Georgian lazy Susan, the slice cut foot with a band of bell flowers mounting a flute cut dish with a band of bell flowers.

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Georgian sterling silver Hanoverian pattern table spoon; an addition to our 18th century silver flatware collection This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver spoon...

A porcelain plate decorated with the finest painting: border with a lemon-yellow background behind five large, curved gold reserves, framed thickly painted in gold; delicate coloured...

Sterling silver and cut-glass cruet set by Paul Storr. A pair of cruets and two footed condiment jars, crafted of finely cut glass mounted in silver, are held securely on a distincti...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver lady's mug by Gabriel Sleath; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional antique early George II sterling silver mug has a plain baluster shaped form onto a circular domed spreading foot. The surface of this antique silver mug is plain and embellished with the contemporary engraved crest of a human head couped at the shoulders, surmounted with a coronet. The upper and lower portions are encircled with tooled decorated borders to the rims. This Georgian silver mug is fitted with an impressive S scroll handle with a plain thumbpiece ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'EMR'. This impressive antique silver mug was crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Gabriel Sleath. Such small Georgian tankards...

Without hallmarks. Container known as catavinos (wine tasting cup) or tembladera with two handles in the form of closed "S" flat and a line "of snacks" (shell-like shapes) enhanced ...

Spice rack. Silver. DE CASTRO, Damian. SANCHEZ SOTO, Juan. Spain, Córdoba, second half of the 18th century. With contrast markings. Silver spice rack in its color with a frustoco...

The fruit knife and fork have a silver blade and tines and reeded mounts. The mother-of-pearl handles are engraved with linear decoration and display silver stud work. Both are in ex...