Edward Reis Silverware

02/10/2024

A fine cast sterling silver model of a lion, made by Mappin and Webb, and hallmarked for London 1987. 8cm long, 4cm high, 126g. For sale.

09/09/2024

01/07/2024

A Victorian silver card case by Nathaniel Mills, with an engraved image of the Scott Memorial. Hallmarked for Birmingham 1843.

15/01/2024

A Victorian silver travelling communion cup and wafer disc by the gothic architects and silversmiths John Hardman & Co. Augustus Pugin designed many pieces for the company until his death in 1852, although his influence remained ingrained within Hardman for evermore. These two items are both hallmarked for Birmingham 1878.

11/01/2024

A small collection of silver by George Hart of the Guild of Handicraft. The quaiche was reportedly a private commission, hallmarked in 1985. The other items are hallmarked 1974-5.

10/09/2023

An unusual silver cigarette box with a starburst enamel top inlaid with gilded fleur de lis. The box is hallmarked for Birmingham 1951, and the maker’s mark refers to the silversmith Albert Carter. Almost all of Carter’s silver is enamelled, and he is particularly known for dressing table items.

26/06/2023

A substantial hallmarked silver tray in a fitted box, of Newbury interest. The tray is engraved with the coat of arms and motto of Newbury, and the inscription reads: ‘presented to the Mayor and Mayoress of Newbury, councillor and Mrs J Rankin, By a Number of their Friends and Fellow Townsmen, in Recognition of the Services Rendered by them, to the Town during the years 1900, 1901, 1902.’ There is a Primary school in Newbury called John Rankin, and this tray passed to them before being presented to a long standing Headmaster in 1980. It then passed by descent before being sold. As much as I would love this tray to be bought by someone associated with John Rankin, the significant weight of the tray will not help the price for the faint hearted! I have therefore decided to preserve the memory and provenance of the tray in this post, in case the new owner would prefer it without the inscription! It is 65cm at its widest, and weighs over 135 ozt. The tray is hallmarked for London 1900, and the maker is James Dixon.

11/05/2023

A rare 19th Century flatware pattern, which Ian Pickford refers to as ‘Scottish King’s Shape (Rococo End) pattern of unknown name’. The examples I have are hallmarked for Robert Gray, Glasgow 1844, same as the illustration in Pickford’s book. Interestingly though Pickford refers to them as single struck, whilst mine are double struck. For Sale.

05/04/2023

A fabulous pair of modernist silver sauce boats, hallmarked in Sheffield in 1906, and made by Lee & Wigful. They are about 15cm long and weigh 250 grams for both. Unbelievably modern in their design, yet over 100 years old. For Sale.

06/03/2023

A lovely late 18th Century silver swing handled basket with gilded interior, by William Plummer. Hallmarked in London in 1789. For sale.

07/02/2023

A perfect Valentine’s gift- a pair of silver napkin rings with love-heart cartouches, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1904. For sale.

04/02/2023

A curious mixture of styles in this Edwardian silver bowl, incorporating gothic, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau. The body is hand hammered, whilst the feet have a definite Nouveau look. The bowl is hallmarked for London 1906, and has the maker’s mark for Jackson and Fullerton. For Sale.