Charles Boyton & Son Silver Monteith Bowl
A George V silver Monteith bowl by Charles Boyton & Son Ltd of London. This result reflects demand for substantial English silver, distinctive presentation bowls and work by recognised London silversmiths.
Hutchinson Scott offers a broad selection of antique, period and modern silver through our seasonal Fine Interiors Auctions and subsequent Timed Auctions.
From Georgian table silver and presentation pieces to canteens, trays, decorative objects and modern silversmithing, careful cataloguing and international bidding connect each lot with collectors in the UK and overseas.
Our auctions present English, Scottish, Irish, Continental and Russian silver spanning many periods and makers, supported by detailed research, clear photography and worldwide online bidding.
Silver is offered through our seasonal Fine Interiors Auctions and subsequent Timed Auctions.
Our sales include Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and twentieth-century silver by respected British silversmiths.
We handle trays, bowls, tureens, tea and coffee services, candlesticks, canteens, cutlery and decorative silver objects.
Our team can advise on antique silver valuations, hallmarks, auction suitability, cataloguing and the consignment process.
These previous results demonstrate the range of antique silver, tableware and important silversmiths represented in Hutchinson Scott auctions.
A George V silver Monteith bowl by Charles Boyton & Son Ltd of London. This result reflects demand for substantial English silver, distinctive presentation bowls and work by recognised London silversmiths.
A large late nineteenth-century oval silver twin-handled tray. It demonstrates the continuing auction appeal of impressive antique silver trays, formal table silver and substantial presentation pieces.
A Victorian canteen of silver cutlery for twelve in the Tudor design by George Adams, presented in its fitted oak case. It highlights demand for complete antique silver canteens and fine nineteenth-century English flatware.
An important and rare pair of George I cast silver double-lipped sauce boats by Pierre Platel, dated 1717. They demonstrate the strength of the market for rare early Georgian silver and exceptional historic craftsmanship.
Hutchinson Scott has sold silver by celebrated makers including Pierre Platel, George Adams, John Houle, Charles Boyton & Son and modern British silversmith Stuart Devlin.
Each piece is assessed for its hallmarks, maker, date, weight, construction, decoration, condition and provenance before being carefully catalogued and presented to the market.
Rare seventeenth- and eighteenth-century table silver by respected makers, including important work by Huguenot silversmith Pierre Platel.
Canteens, presentation pieces and table silver by established names such as George Adams, John Houle and Charles Boyton & Son.
Distinctive twentieth-century design and collectable silver by influential makers, including the innovative silversmith Stuart Devlin.
Antique table silver, decorative objects and modern silversmithing are researched, photographed and presented through our website and illustrated catalogues to reach private collectors, specialist dealers and interior buyers.
Detailed descriptions of hallmarks, makers, weight, condition and provenance, together with international online bidding, give suitable pieces exposure across the UK, Europe, America and the wider global market.
Find answers to common questions about valuing, buying and selling antique silver, tableware, cutlery and decorative silver with Hutchinson Scott.
Request an initial valuation through our online service. Include clear photographs of the complete item, hallmarks, maker's marks and any inscriptions, together with dimensions, weight, condition and known provenance.
Our auctions include Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and modern silver, including trays, bowls, tureens, tea and coffee services, candlesticks, canteens, cutlery, presentation pieces and decorative objects.
Hallmarks can identify where and when an item was assayed, its standard of fineness and often its maker. Clear hallmark photographs help our team research and value antique silver accurately.
Value can be influenced by maker, date, rarity, weight, design, craftsmanship, condition, provenance and current demand. Historic inscriptions and complete sets may also be important.
Do not polish, repair or alter an item before seeking advice. Abrasive cleaning can soften decoration and hallmarks, while original surfaces and patination may be important to collectors.
Yes. Suitable individual pieces, complete canteens, tea services, private collections and groups of inherited silver may all be considered for auction following an initial valuation.
Photograph the front, back, sides and underside, plus close-ups of every hallmark, maker's mark, inscription, decoration, damage and repair. Include the fitted case and all components where relevant.
Yes. Illustrated online catalogues and internet bidding give antique and modern silver exposure to collectors, dealers and specialist buyers across the UK and overseas.
Our team can advise private owners, families and executors on inherited silver, including valuation, probate requirements and whether individual pieces or collections may be suitable for auction.
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