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What is a silversmith called today?
A silversmith is still called a silversmith. This term refers to a kind of metalworker who designs objects from silver. Find a broad range of silver decorative objects as well as sterling silver jewelry today on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Antique English Clock Diary Carriage Companion in Sterling Silver
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING The carriage companion is designed as a combined timekeeping and stationery accessory, intended for use while travelling by horse drawn carriage. The exterio...
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Serving Tray, Rococo Revival, London 1917
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1917 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., and retailed by Asprey, this impressive George V antique sterling silver serving tray is of a shaped oval form, fea...
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Vintage 1910s English Rococo Revival Platters and Serveware

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Sterling Silver

Stunning Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Lidded Porringer
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1914 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this striking, Antique Sterling Silver Porringer, features ornate flat chased and ...
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Vintage 1910s English Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Silver & Glass Claret Jug, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, London 1903
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver claret jug features an ornately cut glass body. The vessel is fit...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Barware

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Sterling Silver

Rare 20th Century Mahogany Dressing Table with Electrical Lights
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A remarkable ladies dressing table made by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. of London for his Highness Nawab Sir Sadiq Mohammed Khan Abbasi the V of Bahawalpur. Constructed in mahogany in the form of a kneehole desk with a modesty screen, rising from Chippendale style carved bracket feet, the banks of pedestals fitted with lockable faux drawers to the left, concealing a safe, and drawers to the right, fitted with ormolu chased swan neck handles; the lockable and hinged panelled top rising to reveal an adjustable triptych bevelled dressing mirror, with provisions for a pair of scallop shaded electrical lights, and having an enclosed body, fitted with an array of cut-glass unguent bottles, all with silver tops, Hall marked for 1929/30, enamelled with an Art Deco design, and bearing wonderfully detailed portraits of His Highness in regal dress...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks

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Silver, Enamel, Ormolu

Quality Silver Plated Cocktail / Drinks Tray by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. c.
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning antique English silver plated cocktail or drinks tray made by the top-notch London silversmith "Goldsmiths' and Silversmiths' Company at 112 Regent Street, London; signed on the understand. This stylish tray stands on four attractive feet and is decorated with a beautiful engraved design. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. Dating to c.1920, it remains in superb condition measuring 14" x 9 1/2" x 1/2". In 1880 William Gibson and John Lawrence Langman acquired premises at 112, Regent Street, London and founded The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company. The firm produced a wide range of items from solid silver tableware and cutlery, jewellery and watches to electroplaters, trophies and surgical instruments. In 1898 the expanded and well-known firm became a limited company and added "Ltd" to its name. The abundant advertising activity of The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd left numerous illustrations of their products. The company also became a distinguished dealer in diamonds and precious stones and a popular retailer of items by other silversmiths such as Harrison Brothers & Howson, William Comyns, Martin Hall & Co Ltd, W&G Sissons, among others. The company's artworks received acclaim at a number of international exhibitions from the 1880s through to the early 1900s. Thus the magnificent Rococo silver tea and coffee set, excellent diamond jewellery and Art Nouveau silver toilet set...
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Vintage 1920s British Barware

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Silver Plate

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