William Eley Sterling Silver

1799-1803 & 1973 date 84-piece set of sterling silver flatware service for 12 "Old English" pattern by William Eley & William Fern, London. Includes, with length and date marks as no...

Sterling silver marrow scoop by William Eley & William Fearn, 1805, London. Fine Georgian silver, Old English pattern. Crest of the Freer Family - an antelope head out of a ducal cor...

WILLIAM ELEY WILLIAM FEARN WILLIAM CHAWNER - George III sterling silver tea or dessert spoon - hallmarked - United Kingdom (London) - circa 1813. Excellent antique condition - no ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian sterling silver Old English pattern salad serving fork; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver salad server fork has been crafted in the Old English pattern. The serving fork has six tines with a plain rounded drop. The anterior surface of the handle is embellished with the contemporary bright cut engraved initials crest of a bear muzzled. The reverse surface of this sterling silver serving fork incorporates a pip to the terminal, in addition to a rounded heel to the bowl/drop. This exceptional example of Georgian silverware was crafted by the renowned London silversmiths William Eley, William Fearn & William Chawner. Condition This antique sterling silver serving fork...

We are delighted to have acquired and be able to offer this pair of solid silver Georgian asparagus tongs made by William Eley & William Fearn in London, 1820. The tongs feature a wonderful classical style with the terminals of the handles presenting a scalloped design and the entire edge accented by a contrasting border formed by two fine lines. A noteworthy crest is present on the end of the handle with it bearing the crest of Leveson-Gower ('wolf statant collared and chained') and the other crest for the Sutherland Clan, described as a 'cat-a-mountain salient'. The tongs were eventually discovered at Dunrobin Castle which is situated in Sutherland (Highland area of Scottland), and was/is a very ornate and extravagant castle that is still standing today. During the period this piece was made, the 1st Duke of Sutherland, George Granville Leveson-Gower owned extensive land which eventually resulted in him being one of the wealthiest individuals in Britain to such an extent that titles and speculation such as "The Leviathan...