Georgian Silver - Which covered the period 1714 to 1830 is the most valuable and collectable.  Cathay always have a fine selection in stock which can be truly described as "Investment Pieces".  The description "silver" can also include silver plate, Britannia metal and Sheffield plate.   Dependent on the design and the use of these objects, these can all be collectable, and we keep large stocks of the older pieces.  Tell us your collecting interests

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This page last updated..Fri, Jun 29, 2007

Superb pair of silver plated 3 branch candelebra.c1920’s Can be 2 singles - or, 2 x 3 branch - or, 1 x 5 branch 15” (38cm)
$1070 £535 Rands 7500
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Crystal & Silver Mustard Pot - Birmingham 1904 - with silverplate spoon (pre-1892). A lovely piece.
US$206 £140 Rands 1550
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Superb silver plate kettle on stand with burner. Beautifully hand chased.Probably late Victorian.
US$975 £650 Rands 8775
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  Victorian (Pre-1901) Entree or serving dish. Heavy silver plate.
Handle detaches to make two dishes.
US$140 £92 Rands 925
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Rare pair of Sheffield Plate - c.1810 - entre or, serving dishes. Made by Smith, Nicholson - These are unusual in that they have separate trays for hot water or ice. The arms are probably the Earls of Carrington.
$1070 £535 Rands 7500
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Very attractive Edwardian (1901-1910) boxed silver plate three piece tea set.
US$475 £320 Rands 3900
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Lovely Sheffield Plate Breakfast Egg Cup Stand (6) with spoons.
Probably Pre-1820.
US$478 £325 Rands 3250
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Early Victorian silver (London 1844 & 1856) boxed christening set of spoon & fork. By Hilliard & Thomson.
$314 £157 Rands 2200
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Silver Tea Set - (Sheffield 1901) 3 pieces - teapot, sugar & creamer. A superb set.
$1714 £857 Rands 12000
 
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Good silver plated soup tureen - or punch bowl.Complete with ladle. An attractive set.
US$278 £185 Rands 2500
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Lovely solid silver Christening Mug. (Sheffield 1879) by top makers - Mappin & Webb. Height 4" (10cm) .
US$288 £192 Rands 2600
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Silver Plate Wine Cooler. A nice old piece to grace any table
US$285 £196 Rands 3250
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Large Dutch Solid Silver ladle. Ideal Soup or Punch. Probably early 1930's US$440 £270 Rands 3000
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Attractive and useful silver ladle - George 1V (London 1828) Ideal for gravies, cream etc.
$214 £107 Rands 1500
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Rare Austrian art nouveau vase - c.1900. Porcelain with silver insets. Made by Veyhl.
$214 £107 Rands 1500
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Rare pair of silver sauce ladles with gilt bowls. By Peter & Ann Bateman - famous makers - London 1794 - George 111. A valuable investment.
US$615 £407 Rands 5500
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Superb boxed cruet set. Silver (Hallmarked B/ham mid 1950’s) A lovely gift.
$428 £214 Rands 3000

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12 Silver tea spoons (Edinburgh 1861). An attractive & useful set by James Marshall
$535 £267 Rands 3750
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Quality silver plated butter dish by Elkington (pre 1900) - lower compartment for ice.
$171 £85 Rands 1200
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Made by Asprey & Sons - one of Engand’s top jewellers - this lovely plated tea kettle (old name for teapot) is a very collectable piece. (c.1900)
$428 £214 Rands 3000
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Four piece silverplate (EPNS) tea set. Lovely condition with fine finials on top of teapot and coffee pot. Probably early 20th Century (i.e. 1900)
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Pair of Sheffield Plate “dressing table or desk) candelsticks. Probably mid - Victorian (1850’s). Would look ideal on dining table or fireplace.
$400 £200 Rands 2800
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Solid silver Arab Dhow. Made in Dubai. Very Collectable.
$267 £128 Rands 1800

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How to Order & Further Information

The pieces illustrated here are a small selection of the special items we carry in this category. All are guaranteed to be as described and can be ordered in complete confidence.

Should you not find an item in your collecting field, please contact us - we will also be pleased to supply further information and photographs on any of the above.

ORDERING
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POSTAGE
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