Silver
Martin McIlroy runs the Silver Department at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood. Recent
results include £6,100 for a fine set of four George III candlesticks made by Fenton,
Creswick & Co of Sheffield. Another example of the quality of the silverware
being offered in our salerooms is the Victorian Grecian pattern part table service
by George Adams that reached £5,000.
An unusual and amusing piece of early George III silver was the cow creamer by John
Schuppe, who was an immigrant silversmith working in London in the 18th century.
The piece itself measured 15cm in length and was assayed in 1761.
Whilst there is always strong demand for the more usual items such as candlesticks,
tableware, tea services and salvers, there has been a steady rise in demand for
smaller collectable pieces, such as novelty menu holders, caddy spoons, desk accoutrements,
miniature furniture and unusual electroplated items. Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
hold sales of fine silver and silver plate both of English, Continental and Oriental
origin.
News and Articles
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Martin McIlroy (Head of the Silver Department) retells the remarkable story of Hester
Bateman (d 1794), a renowned female silversmith in the male dominated silver trade
of 18th Century London.
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Martin McIlroy, Head of the Silver Department, charts the rise in popularity of
the silver claret jug from Queen Victoria to the Art Deco movement. He also traces
the English love of claret from the 12th Century to modern times.
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Martin McIlroy, Head of the Silver Department, marvels in a delightful late George
III silver novelty toothpick holder, which is so rare that he has never seen an
English example before. He is certain that it will bring home the bacon.
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Valuation Appointments
The Silver Department can arrange to visit you whether you are looking to sell your
silver or would like an
insurance valuation.
Specialists
 | Martin McIlroy
Department Head
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Silver Categories