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Click here to subscribeA FINE PAIR OF IRISH GEORGE III BRIGHT CUT SILVER SERVING SPOONS, Dublin 1789, maker's mark of John Sheils, having plain bowls, the tapered point handles with star terminals and engraved ovals with eagle crest (c.208.4g). 31.5cm long (2)Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dudley Westropp.
***PLEASE NOTE DESCRIPTION IN THE PRINTED CATALOGUE SHOULD READ***A GEORGE II IRISH SILVER SUGAR BOWL, Dublin, c.1750, makers mark of James Warren, with shaped turnover rim, the body decorated with contemporary repousse work depicting a bird in flight carrying a snake in its beak, and a putti laden down with grapes, raised on human masks and shell feet (c. 279.9g). 14cm diameter
A PAIR OF GEORGE III TWO BRANCH SILVER GILT FIGURAL CANDELABRA, London 1811, mark probably that of Edward Capper, each in the form of a classical female torch carrier, the sockets formed as flower heads with leafy drip pans, with central pineapple finial, the figures raised on spreading circular neo-classical engraved bases, (c.2954.8g all in). Each 44cm high, 26cm wide. (2)
A PAIR OF SILVER GEORGIAN STYLE HELMET SHAPED SAUCE BOATS, Birmingham 1911, each with reeded rim above a plain body engraved to one side with monogram and crested to the opposing side, with acanthus wrapped 'c' scroll handle and raised on three shell capped hoof feet, engraved with the arms of Marquess of Waterford, Nihilo nisi cruce, (c.622g all in). Each 20.5cm wide over handle and spout. (2)
A LARGE SILVER PLATED DOMED MEAT COVER, with heavy beaded ring handle, and gadrooned rim, the plain body with Neo-Classical engraving, containing crest. 31cm high, 49.5cm wide; together with a large oval silver plated dish warmer, with gadrooned rim and twin carrying handles, raised on four leaf capped claw and ball feet. 66 x 45cm. (2)
HUGH DOUGLAS HAMILTON (1739-1808) Portrait of a man, half length with white ruff and blue coatPastel, 24 x 19.5cm, ovalSigned with initials and inscribed 'ROMA'Inscribed verso Painted by Hamilton Rome 1789, altered and repainted by C Skripmsher London 1816In contemporary George III giltwood frameProvenance: Lieutenant Colonel George William Panter and by descent to present owner. (Panter formed the outstanding pre-war collection of Irish silver, glass, militaria, pastels and architectural drawings in Dublin, much of which was sold through Sotheby's in the 1930s.)The face of this young man is obviously by Hamilton and there is no reason to doubt the monogram etc, so it would appear that the sitters' Roman casual clothing was altered to formal and fashionable regency style in 1816.
'THE POWER'S GOLD CUP'An Irish Celtic Revival silver gilt tri-handled presentation cup of tapering panelled form, Dublin 1979, mark of E.M, the rim with a band of embossed Celtic decoration, the corner angles applied with outset handles, the plain body engraved with a 'P', supported on a conforming timber base with inscription plaque 'The Power Gold Cup, Fairyhouse 1979, Won by PERSIAN WANDERER'. The cup 35cm high, the entire 42.5cm high
MINIATURE SILVER FOR A BABY HOUSE,A rare cruet stand, London c.1720, mark of David Clayton, the five-ring compartments on a stepped frame with three graduated baluster shaped castors and covers, and two original glass flasks and covers, stamped with lion passant and makers mark seven times. 10cm wideThe 18th century marked an era of retail where children themselves were seen as valuable consumers and the idea of being born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth appeared as a genuine possibility. The concept of dollhouses, which originated in Germany and Holland, took hold of Britain and skilled silversmiths created charming accessories for these miniature homes. Most English silver toys were made in London, but shops also imported items from Holland, a country that still maintains an expert level of craftsmanship in this delicate work.Although these houses offered entertainment for both children and ladies alike, they also played an important role in the education of young girls. They provided a visual display of how a lavish house should be kept, its accessories denoting the styles of the period and what was considered fashionable. This can be clearly seen in the differences between Georgian and Victorian silver toys. Whilst the first boasts a refined elegance through relatively plain designs, the fussy decoration of the latter indicates a stark change in taste. Unlike today’s toys that are often beaten and bruised with affection, the care of these silver items mirrored that taken over the real thing. For this reason the silver toys that we find now, whilst quite rare, are often in excellent condition, despite being nearly three hundred years old.Helena Carlyle
A GEORGE I SILVER DRAM CUP IN THE FORM OF A PORRINGER, London 1725, mark of Louis Laroche, of demi-fluted baluster form with a band of scallop shell punched decoration and twin handles. 8cm over handles; together with a toy monteith, London, 1707, Britannia standard, with similar demi-fluted decoration and a band of punched trefoil decoration. 5cm diameter. (2)
Quantity Of Playworn Dinky Toys Cars, including: Boxed 198 Rolls Royce Phantom V, empty trade box 139A Ford Fordor Sedan, unboxed, 40a Riley,40g Morris Oxford, Sunbeam Alpine, 106 Austin Atlantic, 108 M.G. Midget, M.G. Midget, in orange, 109 Austin Healey, 110 Aston Martin DB3S, 111 Triumph TR2, 150 Rolls Royce Silver wraith, 157 Jaguar,172 Studebaker,236 Connaught,237 Mercedes, 238 Jaguar D type,Plymouth Plaza,2 x 344 Estate Car, plus others including accessories, all in poor to very good condition.
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