Silver, Jewellery, Coins & Medals Specialist & Auctioneer
Sussex Auction Room
The Silver Department at Bellmans Auctioneers handles silver and objects of vertu from the early antique period through to modern designs. Sales are held bi-monthly, offering a wide range of material including domestic silver, presentation pieces and decorative objects.
Recent highlights include a George I Britannia Standard silver twelve-sided tazza by Thomas Mason, London 1717, which realised £8,300; a silver-gilt and enamel egg by Fabergé, designed by Theo and Sarah Fabergé and made in London in 2006, which sold for £5,300; and a group of eleven silver Christmas boxes by Stuart Devlin, which together achieved almost £6,000.
Our specialists have extensive experience handling silver from the sixteenth to the twentieth century, advising on both individual items and collections.
Valuations are available at our Sussex saleroom and London office in Cromwell Place, South Kensington, with additional valuation days held at selected locations. Preliminary advice can also be provided via email, with further inspection arranged where required. Home visits may be organised by appointment.
Whether you are considering selling a single piece or a wider collection, our specialists will be happy to advise on suitability for auction and guide you through the process.
Silver, Jewellery, Coins & Medals Specialist & Auctioneer
Sussex Auction Room
Silver has been used for both practical and decorative purposes for centuries, and remains an established and active collecting field within the auction market. Items range from domestic silver and tableware to presentation pieces and objects of vertu, spanning a wide variety of periods and styles.
At Bellmans Auctioneers, our Silver Department advises on the valuation and sale of silver from the early antique period through to modern design, handling both individual pieces and complete collections.
Silver appeals to collectors for its breadth and versatility. Material offered at auction may include functional household silver, decorative objects and works by notable designers and silversmiths.
Collectors and buyers are often drawn to pieces by recognised makers such as Paul de Lamerie, Paul Storr and Georg Jensen, though quality, condition and originality are equally important considerations when assessing value.
British silver has been subject to hallmarking for over 700 years. Hallmarks provide information on standard, maker, assay office and date, and form an important part of the valuation process.
Silver-plated wares, introduced in the 18th and 19th centuries, are also encountered at auction. While generally more affordable than solid silver, early examples of Sheffield Plate and well-designed or well-preserved pieces can attract strong interest.
Silver is assessed with reference to age, maker, condition, originality and current market demand. Items may be entered into specialist silver sales or broader decorative arts auctions, depending on their nature and value.
Each consignment is professionally catalogued and marketed to a national and international audience, with advice provided throughout by our specialist team.
Valuations for silver are available at our Sussex saleroom and London office.
Whether you are considering selling a single item or a wider collection, our specialists will be happy to advise on suitability for auction and guide you through the process.