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Rare English George II 1751 Antique Solid Silver Salver Made by Hugh Mills of London A very rare, very large and heavy solid silver salver Hand Made in London during the reign of king George II. The Salver stands on three large scrolled feet with a super two tier edging and a six shell design. The hallmarks are clear and to be found at the bottom which are the desirable crowned leopard, date letter q, lion for made in London, makers mark HW. Size over 12” or 30cm and weighs a massive 32ozs or just under a 1000grams. Condition: just some minor scratches Hugh Mills 1746..1751 (registered Feb 1746) he had retail outlets throughout London and in the famous Covent Garden area, very nice antique Silver Salver

Code: 5266

Price: Ł2000.00

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Extremely rare Solid Silver Antique George II Sugar Nips, London This item is for the serious Antique collector of fine English Georgian Silverware. An outstanding and very rare pair of Scissor Sugar Nips. Handmade in London England during the reign of King George II. The sugar nips as you can see from the photos are quite breathtaking. Starting from the top the finger grips are of an oval shape leading down to a very decorative steam to the centre pivot. From there leading down onto the steams again very decorative leading to the two gripers which are in a wonderful shell design. The piece is double hallmarked with the Makers Mark IG for John Gorham and the Lion Passant Mark. There is no date letter we can tell by the Lion facing outwards and the scorpion like large thick tail, and also by the maker that this is dated from between 1728-1738. Which dates this piece in the reign of King George II. These are extremely collectable and very desirable, one only has to surf the internet and see the prices for which these are being sold for between Ł375-Ł675.00 depending on Maker and Condition. For the avid collector of Georgian Silverware or maybe an Investment. Good Maker. About Early Scissor Snips. Scissor action sugar nips superseded tongs at the beginning of George I’s reign (circa 1715) and were in turn superseded by tongs in a different form in the 1770’s. They reappeared usually in novelty form during the Mid 19th Century.18th century sugar nips are usually only part marked on both finger rings with the lion passant and maker's mark. They can however be accurately dated by their form. Bowl form developed from plain with rattail through plain to shell-shaped. Arms and finger grips developed from plain to ornate. Hallmarks :Lion for .925 Purity of Sterling Silver. Makers Mark IG Maker : IG For John Gorham, he entered the Silversmith trade in 1728-1738. They had their retail outlets the famous Clerkenwell District London, England. Condition : The condition apart from an old professional Georgian repair which is superb and hardly noticeable they are in a 100% superb working order. I would state these as near mint condition. The hinge is in tight as in hardly been used. Size : 127mm long, 52mm at the widest point. Weight : 32 gms.

Code: 5027

Price: Ł120.00