Silverwork Collection

Mughal Coin, c.1556-1605 (silver)
8859833 Mughal Coin, c.1556-1605 (silver) by Mughal School, (16th century); 2.75 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; Image © Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford.

Silver plate depicting the departure of Christopher Columbus (molten silver, embossed and chiseled)
8832383 Silver plate depicting the departure of Christopher Columbus (molten silver, embossed and chiseled) by Melijn, Matthias (1589-1653); diam. 56

Mughal Coin, c.1556-1605 (silver)
8859832 Mughal Coin, c.1556-1605 (silver) by Mughal School, (16th century); 2.75 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; Image © Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford.

Nativity of the Virgin, 1437-39 (gold, silver and tempera on wood)
8683338 Nativity of the Virgin, 1437-39 (gold, silver and tempera on wood) by Master of the Osservanza, (fl.c.1436); Museo di palazzo Corboli (Museo civico archeologico e d'arte sacra), Asciano

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812066 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812077 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812068 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812079 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Counter commemorating Queen Elizabeth I; obverse, c.1613 (silver)
7339297 Counter commemorating Queen Elizabeth I; obverse, c.1613 (silver) by Passe, Simon de (1595-1647); 6.1x5.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Simon van de Passe)

Butterfield dial for latitude 35 degrees, built around a magnetic compass, 17th century (silver)
MMM5469074 Butterfield dial for latitude 35 degrees, built around a magnetic compass, 17th century (silver, gilded copper and glass); National Maritime Museum, London

Universal pocket equinoxial dial for Latitude 35 degrees, deployed Silver and gilded copper instrument
MMM5474504 Universal pocket equinoxial dial for Latitude 35 degrees, deployed Silver and gilded copper instrument, 1650-1700 (silver and gilded copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Portable horizontal sundial for latitude 48 degrees with magnetic compass. Silver instrument, 17th century (silver)
MMM5474442 Portable horizontal sundial for latitude 48 degrees with magnetic compass. Silver instrument, 17th century (silver); National Maritime Museum, London

Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror, c.1575 (silver)
MMM5474534 Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror, c.1575 (silver, leather and paper); National Maritime Museum, London

Royal Geographical Society Prize Medal, 1835, awarded to Captain George Back (1796-1878), 1835 (gold)
MMM5477676 Royal Geographical Society Prize Medal, 1835, awarded to Captain George Back (1796-1878), 1835 (gold) by Wyon, William (1795-1851); National Maritime Museum, London

Coin, 1/2 Tanka, Sultan Mahmud Begada, Mahmud Shah, Sultan of the Gujarat Sultanate, Gujarat, India, 1458-1511 (silver)
7381578 Coin, 1/2 Tanka, Sultan Mahmud Begada, Mahmud Shah, Sultan of the Gujarat Sultanate, Gujarat, India, 1458-1511 (silver); © Dilip Rajgor/Dinodia Photo.

Byron's voyage around Cape Horn 1764-1766; reverse, 1764-66 (silver)
7339300 Byron's voyage around Cape Horn 1764-1766; reverse, 1764-66 (silver) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 3.8x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages (engraving)
8644841 The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages)

Austin, Nevada, six thousand feet above the sea (engraving)
8644068 Austin, Nevada, six thousand feet above the sea (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Austin, Nevada, six thousand feet above the sea)

Another method of washing for silver (engraving)
8644056 Another method of washing for silver (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Another method of washing for silver)

Mineral Products, Gold, Silver, Lead, Mercury, Diamonds and Other Precious Stones (colour litho)
8650829 Mineral Products, Gold, Silver, Lead, Mercury, Diamonds and Other Precious Stones (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mineral Products, Gold)

Prospectors in the Rocky Mountains (b/w photo)
8652946 Prospectors in the Rocky Mountains (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prospectors in the Rocky Mountains)

Bringing Tribute to Rameses II, XIXth Dynasty (litho)
8661083 Bringing Tribute to Rameses II, XIXth Dynasty (litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bringing Tribute to Rameses II, XIXth Dynasty)

Silver vase presented to Captain T E Rogers, former Superintendent of the Bengal Marine (engraving)
8676790 Silver vase presented to Captain T E Rogers, former Superintendent of the Bengal Marine (engraving) by English School

Trade card for William Ryland, manufacturer of silver, plated and British plate wares, Birmingham (engraving)
8677539 Trade card for William Ryland, manufacturer of silver, plated and British plate wares, Birmingham (engraving) by English School

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677816 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677815 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812075 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812084 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portable horizontal sundial with magnetic compass Silver and ivory instrument, c.1650-1700 (silver and ivory)
MMM5474404 Portable horizontal sundial with magnetic compass Silver and ivory instrument, c.1650-1700 (silver and ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

A denarius with the portrait of Emperor Hadrian, 117 (silver)
MMM5472839 A denarius with the portrait of Emperor Hadrian, 117 (silver); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Commemorative medal representing the portrait of Prince Charles I Stuart (1600-1649), 1616 (silver)
MMM5470493 Commemorative medal representing the portrait of Prince Charles I Stuart (1600-1649), 1616 (silver); National Maritime Museum, London

Saint Blaise, 1856, Domenico Ferraro and Alfonso Pompameo (bust in silver cast, embossed and chased)
7062871 Saint Blaise, 1856, Domenico Ferraro and Alfonso Pompameo (bust in silver cast, embossed and chased); Duomo di San Gennaro, Naples, Italy; (add.info.: Saint Blaise, 1856)

A Silver bearer with sword and carrying pole, from India, 1828
3480337 A Silver bearer with sword and carrying pole, from India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a Silver bearer with sword and carrying pole, from India)

Altar portable of Sant Pere de Rodes
3499712 Altar portable of Sant Pere de Rodes; (add.info.: Romanesque Art. Silver embossed. Altar portable of Sant Pere de Rodes. 10th-11th centuries)

Counter commemorating peace with the Barbary pirates, 1795; reverse, 1795 (silver)
7339295 Counter commemorating peace with the Barbary pirates, 1795; reverse, 1795 (silver) by Zane, Francesco (fl.1795); 3.2x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Africa: Aulad Hamid silver and amber ornament (b/w photo)
8664774 Africa: Aulad Hamid silver and amber ornament (b/w photo) by Bernatzik, Hugo Adolf (1897-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aulad Hamid silver and amber ornament)

Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher (died 1401); obverse, 1701 (silver)
7339283 Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher (died 1401); obverse, 1701 (silver) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 4.4x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Henri Etienne St Claire Deville, 19th century French chemist. 1855 (obverse of a medal commemorating 100 years of)
540994 Henri Etienne St Claire Deville, 19th century French chemist. 1855 (obverse of a medal commemorating 100 years of the use of aluminium); (add.info)

IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses (litho)
8677406 IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677814 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

Do You Know: What do hall marks on silver mean? (colour litho)
8668136 Do You Know: What do hall marks on silver mean? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What do hall marks on silver mean)

One method of washing for silver (engraving)
8650682 One method of washing for silver (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One method of washing for silver)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812065 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812064 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher (died 1401); reverse, 1701 (silver)
7339285 Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher (died 1401); reverse, 1701 (silver) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 4.4x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Medal commemorating Captain James Cook's second voyage, 1772 (silver)
7295731 Medal commemorating Captain James Cook's second voyage, 1772 (silver) by British School, (18th Century); 42.5x42.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case. Silver instrument, 1700-1720, by John Rowley ()
MMM5474069 Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case. Silver instrument, 1700-1720, by John Rowley (?), 1700-20 (silver) by Rowley, John (1668-1728); National Maritime Museum, London

Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, open, with magnetic compass
MMM5474564 Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, open, with magnetic compass, c.1650-1700 (silver and ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

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Silverwork is an art form that has captivated the world for centuries, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty. From delicate necklaces adorned with turquoise, diamonds, silver, and gold from the 19th century to intricate teapots crafted in 1833-34 using pure silver, each piece tells a unique story. Traveling back in time to the Third Intermediate Period of Dynasty XXII (c. 945-715 BC), we encounter a stunning silver sistrum that resonates with ancient Egyptian culture. Its intricate design reflects the skillful hands of artisans who meticulously shaped this musical instrument. Moving forward to the late 18th century, an Adam-style two-handled cup and cover catch our attention with its elegant curves and ornate engravings on sterling silver. This masterpiece exemplifies the opulence and sophistication of its era. A tea canister dating back to 1768-1769 showcases not only its functionality but also its artistic value. The fine details etched onto this silver container demonstrate how even everyday objects were transformed into works of art during this period. Another remarkable example from ancient Egypt is a silver sistrum from Dynasty XXII (c. 945-715 BC). This sacred instrument was used in religious ceremonies as it emitted enchanting sounds when shaken by priests or priestesses. Delving further into history, we discover a beautifully crafted silver medal featuring Anne Isabella (1655-1703), wife of Charles III Ferdinand of Mantua. This portrait captures her grace and elegance while commemorating her place in history. Intricately designed chalices made from gilt silver take us back to different periods - one hailing from the 15th century and another bearing an inscription dedicated to Santa Teresa de Jesus before 1569 in Castile. These holy vessels symbolize devotion and spirituality through their exquisite craftsmanship. An impressive procession crucifix crafted in gilt silver during the 18th century catches our eye.