A few examples of appraisal values for
STEPHEN ADAM

• George III Silver Meat Skewer, Stephen
  George III Silver Meat Skewer, Stephen Adams II, London, 1808, William IV Marrow Scoop, Mary Chawner, 1834, and a Victorian Stuffing Spoon, Joseph & Josiah Burtt, 1840 meat skewer length 11.2 in — 28.5 cm
• A set of three George III bright cut
  A set of three George III bright cut silver eggcups, engraved with flowers, 68mm h, by Stephen Adams, London 1814, 4ozs 15dwts More Information Light wear but engraving good, no dents, splits or repair
• A GEORGE III SILVER PUNCH LADLE, MARK
  A GEORGE III SILVER PUNCH LADLE, MARK OF STEPHEN ADAMS I London (1775) engraved gadrooning to edge, without a monogram.
• THREE STERLING SILVER TABLE SERVING
  THREE STERLING SILVER TABLE SERVING ARTICLES INCLUDING PROBABLY STEPHEN ADAMS I GEORGIAN BERRY SPOON, L 8 1/2 IN. (21.6 CM.), COMBINED 5.5 OZTThree Sterling Silver Table Serving Articles Including Probably Stephen Adams I Georgian Berry Spoon,, Dimensions: L 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.), Combined 5.5 ozt
• American and English. Collection of
  American and English. Collection of tableware. 18th-19th century, sterling silver. 10½ h × 6½ w in. result: $750. estimate: $800–1,000. Pierced basket with rope handle by Edward Aldrige I, London, England, c. 1763. Pair of tri-footed salt cellars by unknown maker ‘EM’, Sheffield, England, 1856. Three pierced tongs with shell bowls and monograms, c. 1770: one by William Harrison I of London, one by Stephen Adams of London, and one European. Pitcher inscribed ‘John Frederick Moore, from his associates of the Newton Chemical Co. Works, June 1869’, by Bigelow Bros & Kennard, Boston, USA, c. 1869. A bright-cut butter spreader with monogram by Michie Bros, Cincinnati, USA, 1870-1900. All marked.
• Two George III silver table spoons by
  Two George III silver table spoons by Stephen Adams London 1793 and by John Wren London 1803 a set of six George VI silver gilt coffee spoons by R.M. Coe Birmingham 1946 in fitted case and a selection of silver tablewares (combined weight 11ozs)
• 1799-1820 BRITISH STERLING SUGAR CUBE
  1799-1820 BRITISH STERLING SUGAR CUBE TONGS (2)Featured in this lot are two 1799-1820 British sterling sugar cube tongs made by two different silversmiths. The first sugar cube tong was made by John Lias in London around 1800-1818. John Lias first started in the silversmith industry when he worked as a buckle-maker. After starting his firm in 1791, he started to focus on making fine, sterling kitchenware and utensils. In 1818 he took his son as his partner in the firm, Henry Lias I, and they were joined from 1823 to 1837 by another son, Charles. The sugar cube tong shows a solid sterling construction with embossed designs throughout the entire piece. The designs show intricate detail and feature embossed initials at the top reading, "TRM". On the inside of the tongs, the artists hallmark can be seen stamped into the sterling reading, "IL", along with a lion passant indicating the quality of the silver and a right facing kings face indicating it was made under King George III. The sugar cube tongs show good condition overall with no signs of obvious damage present. They measure 5 1/2" L x 1 3/16" W x 3/4" H. The second sugar cube tong was made by Stephen Adams II in London in 1799. Stephen Adams I was a goldsmith, loriner and warden of the Goldsmiths Company but retired in 1790 when his son, Adams II, entered his first mark. The sugar cube tongs feature a solid sterling construction with embossed designs throughout the entire piece. The tongs feature stampings on the inside of the handles, showing the makers mark "SA", a right facing kings head indicating it was made under King George III, a lion passant showing the quality of silver and the letter "D" showing the year it was made (1799). The sugar cube tongs show good condition overall with no signs of obvious damage present. The tongs measure 5 1/2" L x 1 1/8" W x 5/8" H. The collective weight of the tongs is 55 grams.
• TRAY LOT OF STERLING SILVERTray Lot
  TRAY LOT OF STERLING SILVERTray Lot of Sterling Silver, with Two Russian Silver Cups, English Spoon, "Stephen Adams 1802", Danish server etc, 27.2 t.oz. Provenance: Julius H Jacobson II a Fifth Avenue Estate. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past. Condition: Reports are available by request and answered in the order they are received starting the week of the sale.
• A pair of silver grape scissors, Garrard
  A pair of silver grape scissors, Garrard & Co, Sheffield 1960, and two pairs of scissor action silver sugar tongs, one Stephen Adams, the other Samuel Eaton, approximately 184g
• GROUP OF GEORGIAN SILVER ITEMS: A LADLE,
  GROUP OF GEORGIAN SILVER ITEMS: A LADLE, TWO MEAT SKEWERS AND TWO CONDIMENT SPOONSGROUP OF GEORGIAN SILVER ITEMS: A LADLE, TWO MEAT SKEWERS AND TWO CONDIMENT SPOONS, including a long ladle with shell-form fluted bowl, London 1813, maker's mark of SA possibly for Stephen Adams II, l: 13 in.; a plain meat skewer with circular handle, London 1804, William Fearn & William Eley, l: 11 in.; a slender plain skewer of similar design, London 1903, R. Hodd & Son, 9 in.; and 2 similar condiment spoons with reeded borders, the first with a design of a castle to handle (5)
• WILLIAM GALE & SON (NEW YORK) COIN SILVER
  WILLIAM GALE & SON (NEW YORK) COIN SILVER LADLE, 1856WILLIAM GALE & SON (NEW YORK) COIN SILVER LADLE, 1856, with maker's mark to reverse, and conjoined WGandS in tablet above 1856 in diamond form panel, of simple 'Rattail' design, with script monogram to handle 'MVD', l: 12.5 in., 5.8 ozt.; together with another ladle of similar design, London 1811, maker's mark of Stephen Adams I or Stephen Adams & Son, l: 13 in., 5.1 ozt (2)
• GEORGE III STERLING SILVER PUNCH LADLEGeorge
  GEORGE III STERLING SILVER PUNCH LADLEGeorge III Sterling Silver Punch Ladle, London, 1798, probably Stephen Adams I, shell shaped bowl with Old English typt handle, l. 13 3/8 in., wt. 5.30 troy ozs. Provenance: Estate of Eve Godchaux Hirsch, New Orleans
• George III English silver sauce ladle
  George III English silver sauce ladle by Stephen Adams, London 1804, 7"l, with another example by Ely and Fern, circa 1823
• Fine antique English George III sterling
  Fine antique English George III sterling silver sugar basket, London 1795 - by Stephen Adams, approx 195gms and approx 15cm H includes handle
• MANNER OF STEPHEN ADAM AESTHETIC MOVEMENT
  MANNER OF STEPHEN ADAM AESTHETIC MOVEMENT STAINED GLASS PANEL, CIRCA 1880 stained, painted and leaded glass136.5cm x 60.5cmNote: For a similar panel, probably by the same hand, see Lyon & Turnbull, Decorative Arts: Design since 1860, April 11th 2018, Lot 32
• STEPHEN ADAMS II STERLING SILVER WINE
  STEPHEN ADAMS II STERLING SILVER WINE FUNNEL 5 ½" x 3 ½" Comprised of two parts, top marked for London and dated 1819, spout with George III mark, sterling lion, and date letter of 1796. Weighs 3.17 toz.
• A George III Silver Serving Spoon Stephen
  A George III Silver Serving Spoon Stephen Adams, London, 1808 having an Old English pattern handle with an engraved 'M' monogram. hallmarked for Sterling on underside of handle 3 ozt 14 dwt Length 12 inches. Property Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of The San Diego Museum of Art
• George III Silver Cream Jug and Sugar
  George III Silver Cream Jug and Sugar Basket, Alexander Field and Stephen Adams II respectively, London, 1797 basket height 6.9 in — 17.5 cm
• A quantity of Old English pattern silver
  A quantity of Old English pattern silver flatware to include four tablespoons, William Eley & William Fearn, London 1807, six dessert spoons, Stephen Adams II, London 1802, six dessert spoons, Thomas Wallis II, London 1793, four bottom marked dessert spoons, Thomas Dealtry, London 1772, six teaspoons, five condiment spoons, and six pieces of fiddle pattern flatware, all bearing the crest of Raymond, approximately 1154g
• A George III silver christening mug
  A George III silver christening mug of restrained tapering form with two reeded bands and base inscription ''Martha Hayman 1816'' Stephen Adams II London 1814 2.5in. Estimate ?100-150 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?150
• A George III silver two handled sugar
  A George III silver two handled sugar bowl of shaped rectangular form with engraved foliate and Greek key bands Stephen Adams II London 1806 height 4.25in 8 oz. Estimate ?120-150 There is one small ding to the body by the base of one handle otherwise the overall condition is good. Marks clear. FURTHER IMAGES ALREADY AVAILABLE AT WWW.GORRINGES.CO.UK Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?180
• TWELVE GEORGE III SILVER TEASPOONS.
  TWELVE GEORGE III SILVER TEASPOONS. Comprising set of six by Stephen Adams I London 1794; set of six by Robert Grey & Son Edinburgh 1809. Each with chased armorial at the terminal - 6 oz. 4 dwt.; 5 1/8 in. to 5 1/2 in. long.
• A Group of Four English Silver Sugar
  A Group of Four English Silver Sugar Tongs London 19th century comprising Thomas Wallis II 1806 with bright cut decoration Thomas Dicks 1813 monogrammed A.B. the third example possibly John Lias II 1814 monogrammed P.W.S. and the last by Stephen Adams II 1815 with bright cut decoration and monogrammed M.G.S.; approximate total weight 4.18 ozt. Length of longest 5 3/4 inches.
• An English Silver Mug Stephen Adams
  An English Silver Mug Stephen Adams II London 1805 of tapering circular form with bands of reeded decoration and an applied shaped handle; approximate weight 15.86 ozt. Height 5 1/2 inches.
• A Collection of English Silver Articles
  A Collection of English Silver Articles comprising a helmet form creamer by Stephen Adams London 1792 a pair of fiddleback typt dinner forks by John Hawkins London 1824 four fiddleback teaspoons by Thomas Sewell I Newcastle 1859 a master salt by Daniel & Charles Houle London 1873 having repousse rose decoration and raised on three paw feet a creamer by Walter & John Barnard London 1888 having floral repousse decoration a London footed creamer maker's mark rubbed having scalloped rim and scrolling handle a floriform bowl by James Dixon & Sons Ltd. Sheffield 1897 retailed by Hardy & Bros. Australia a spoon by William Comyns & Sons London 1913 bearing French import mark three Sheffiled salt spoons and a Birmingham salt spoon; approximate total weight 21.68 ozt. Height of first 5 1/8 inches.
• A Collection of Seven English Silver
  A Collection of Seven English Silver Flatware Articles comprising a basting spoon by William Sumner 1787 a serving spoon by Thomas Northcote 1790 a serving spoon with bright cut decoration by Peter & Ann Bateman 1792 a pair of mustard ladles by Stephan Adams 1795 a serving spoon by Stephen Adams 1797 and a sauce ladle by Richard Crossley 1802; approximate total weight 11.46 ozt. Length of longest 11 1/2 inches.
• A George III Old English pattern silver
  A George III Old English pattern silver serving spoon by Stephen Adams London 1787. Wt. 2.9 oz.
• A set of six Old English brightcut teaspoons
  A set of six Old English brightcut teaspoons with shell bowls by Stephen Adams c.1780 and a pair of sugar nips maker's mark WN crowned probably William Allen c. 1740
• Six Old English pattern silver tablespoons
  Six Old English pattern silver tablespoons comprising a pair by Stephen Adams London 1784 (incuse duty mark) a pair by David Fullerton London 1905 and two brightcut c.1780 one by Hester Bateman. wt.13.2oz.
• English sterling caddy scoops London
  English sterling caddy scoops London and Birmingham comprising: George Smith & William Farn 1791 scoop L3'' London 1796 scoop L3'' pearl handle 1805 scoop L3 1/4'' Stephen Adams 1807 scoop L3 1/2'' pearl handle scoop 1807 L3 1/2'' Nathaniel Mills 1826 scoop L4'' F. Clark 1828 scoop L3'' George Unite 1839 scoop L4 1/2'' George Unite 1867 scoop L4'' some with engraved initials. Total 3.0oz Troy (9pcs) Provenance: Charleston South Carolina collection. One scoop with ripple to edge; all others in good original condition with normal wear consistent with age.
• A Collection of Six Silver Tongs Including
  A Collection of Six Silver Tongs Including British, Scottish and Whiting Consisting of: a 5-1/2" tongs by Stephen Adams II, London; a 6" tongs by Thomas Barker, London; a 5-5/8" tongs, marks worn, London; a 6" tongs, Glasgow, ca. 1827; a 4"tongs by Whiting; and a 4-3/8" tongs by Reed & Barton. Some with monograms. Overall the lot weighs approx. 6.275 troy oz.
• English silver strainer spoon, downturned
  English silver strainer spoon, downturned fiddle and thread spoon, marks for Stephen Adams, London, 1807, no monogram, .925 fine, 6.41 oz.T., 11-3/4 in. Possible tip repair, light scratches.
• Five English silver caddy spoons, most
  Five English silver caddy spoons, most lacking city mark: oval bowl, fiddle handle, possibly Stephen Adams, 1780, 4-1/8 in.; round bowl, oval handle, maker "(?).D", 1804(?), monogram, 2-7/8 in.; egg-shaped bowl, oval handle, maker "IB", 1807(?), monogram, 3-1/8 in., handle bent ; egg-shaped bowl, fiddle handle, marks for Henry Holland, London, 1857, 3-3/4 in., monogram; crimped bowl, no maker's mark, 1807, 3-1/4 in., repaired handle , .925 fine. A Georgia Private Collection.
• Four English silver caddy spoons: one
  Four English silver caddy spoons: one with shield-form bowl, probably London (lacking city mark), partial maker's mark "M…", 1796, 3 in., crease in bowl; one with round bowl and squared handle, marks for Matthew Linwood, Birmingham, 1799, 2-5/8 x 1-3/8 in., handle bent; one with rounded thread handle, marks for George Smith & William Fearn, 1791, probably London (lacking city marks), 3-1/8 in., average wear; one shovel form, marks for Stephen Adams, London, 1807, 3-3/8 in., wear, all with monograms. A Georgia Private Collection
• English silver pitcher, salt spoons:
  English silver pitcher, salt spoons: helmet form cream pitcher, 1792, overstruck, possibly Stephen Adams, monogram, 4-1/2 x 4-3/4 x 2-1/2 in., repaired base and handle, scratches, base bent ; two master salt spoons, one 1827, 4-1/4 in., one Charles Eley, 1825, 3-3/4 in., partial maker's mark , 3.93 oz.T.
• Assembled Regency three piece sterling
  Assembled Regency three piece sterling silver tea service thomas wilkes barker, london, 1819 & stephen adams, london, 1819 Each with a part gadrooned body, foliate cast handles and with reeded rims marked with foliage and shells, raised on winged paw feet. (3). Teapot H: 5 3/4 in., 39 oz all in - overall good - light dings and scratches - no crest