Of considerable rarity measuring 16" across. The salver is beautifully engraved with shells, diaper work and central cartouche with monogram. The most unusual feature lies in the depiction in several of the cartouches of the portrait of a: Turkish Gentleman b: an English Gentleman and c: Boar passant. (see pictures of detail on left)
It would be fair to assume that the English gentleman and is a portrait of the original owner of the salver, and the Turk being perhaps a successful trading partner, Newcastle being an important port at the time
The boar crest probably refers to the Vere family of Middlesborough (a nearby town) which would correspond to the monogram in the centre of the cartouche.
The quality of work on this piece belies the theory that provincial silver was inferior to London.
Being on four solid cast feet, the patina is excellent and the marks very good.

Newcastle 1739. Beilby & Co. of Durham

16" diameter
61.5 ozs (scratchweight 62.1 dwt)

Condition - Excellent, one foot marginally impacted

ref: ch1                                                                          £8,500

Comprising of 12 table (soup) spoons, 12 table forks, 12 dessert spoons, 12 dessert forks and 12 teaspoons; 4 salt spoons, a pair of sauce ladles, a mustard spoon and a pair of butter knives. This canteen was all made in London in 1873 being hand forged by the famous company of F. Elkington. Each piece is initialled in monogram "MSB" and has never been erased as is so common with this pattern, when the definition of the upper foliage is often hazy to say the least.
The service comes together with 12 silver handled stainless steel bladed table knives and 12 dessert knives which are modern. (The old ones have a tendency to fall to pieces). Complete in a fitted oak and brass case.
An excellent example of a London hand forged service in one of the most popular patterns which can only be more sought after in the future.
Number of pieces: 69 with 24 modern knives
Total weight excluding knives: 160 oz

ref: ch5                                                                             £6,950

With eight bells and coral teether. The body being finely chased with flowers and scrolls in the late rococo style as are the top portion of the bells. The rattle is marked with a single makers mark only on the reverse of the mouthpiece, M.P. in a lozenge (partly obscured) for Mary Piers entered 1758 on the death of her husband Daniel Piers of whom Grimwade says, "His work shows distinction of rococo design and execution and it seems probable that he was of Huguenot extraction". Grimwade pg. 624.
London circa 1760
Condition - Good, (minor repair to lower bell bracket and depression of upper mouthpiece.
6" long

ref. ch4                                                                                 £750

With original finely etched and engraved glass with stylised grape and vine leaf motifs. The mount embossed and chased with flowers and masks. The unusual feature of this jug is the cast and applied finial in the form of a fox, whereas the usual type of finial for this type of claret jug would be a lion or shield.
The oval cartouche to the side of the mount is engraved with a goat passant underneath of which is engraved "Forest Queen 1867", which would presume was the name of the owners hunter.
Sheffield  1866-7
Height 10½"
Condition - Excellent, no chips or breaks to glass

ref: ch2                                                                             £2,850

In the form of a circular dish inset with a silver medallion celebrating the Coronation of George IV and Queen Elizabeth (later The Queen Mother), on 12th May 1937 at Westminster Abbey. The two handles of this quaich like form are in the idiom of crowns in the Deco style.
This heavy dish was made in London by Robert Stone, hallmarked 1936/7 and is signed by Stone. (see photo left)
Weight: 8½ oz.
Diameter (excluding handle) 5¼" (13½cms)
Condition: Fine

ref: ch7                                                                               £750

Of plain form and pleasing proportions with fluted foot and matching fluted fibre cover to lift off lid.
Unusual in that it was marked in 1945. It represents a fine example of work from the firm of Wakely and Wheelor of London who were in the forefront of manufacturing and promoting well designed silver from such designers as Cyril Shiner, M.E. Gould, Harold Stable and Leslie Auld.
weight 11 oz
Diameter: 5"  (12½cms)
condition: Fine

ref: ch6                                                                                 £675

Of plain waisted vase form with centre banded girdle, circular spreading foot engraved with plain bands, two cast and applied S shaped handles and the lower body engraved on one side with contemporary initials "JST".
Displaying all the virtuosity one would expect from the workshops of Peter and Ann Bateman, this engagingly small Loving Cup is an excellent example of the plain silver popular towards the end of the 18th century. Ann Bateman was the widow of Jonathan Bateman, third son of the celebrated Hester Bateman who on her husband's death in 1791, joined her brother-in-law Peter, second son of Hester. Their mark entered 2nd May 1791. Their partnership continued until January 1800 when her son William (Peter's nephew) was added to the partnership (Grimwade pg 433).
6¼" high.      12½ ozs.
Condition - Very good with one small dint to one handle. Excellent patina.

ref: ch3                                                                                 £575