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What does R&B mean on silver?
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The maker’s mark R&B is from the company Roberts & Belk. Originally known as Furniss, Poles and Turner in 1809, the company went through many different names until it landed on Roberts & Belk in 1864. Known for their silver flatware and cutlery, the brand became quite desirable. Shop a collection of authentic Roberts and Belk silver from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique George v 1930s Sterling Silver Teapot by Roberts & Belk Ltd
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver teapot made by Roberts & Belk Ltd; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver teapot has a plain paneled rounded form onto a spreading octagonal base.
The paneled surface of the teapot is plain and unembellished, with swept shoulders an applied moulded border to the upper rim.
This Roberts and Belk silver...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Three Branch Silver Candelabra
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Newark, GB
A stunning pair of silver candelabra in fantastic condition. Classic in form with traditional sconces, feathered arms. The shoulder, knop and colum...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Posey Holder or Tussy Mussy from 1878
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield, 1878 by Roberts & Belk, this very attractive, Victorian, antique, sterling silver Posey holder, or tussy mussy, has scroll pierced...
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pieces of this exceptional vintage sterling silver flatware set for eight persons have been crafted in the Louis Seize pattern*.
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Category
Vintage 1960s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Classical Sterling Silver Bun Warmer
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver bun warmer. Made by Roberts & Belk Ltd in Sheffield in 1927. Egg-form. Cover has flat oval top with radiating facets and lob...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1927 Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Teapot
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver teapot in the Queen Anne style, an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This fine antique George V sterling silver teapot has a plain panelled octagonal form onto a spreading stepped octagonal collet style foot, all in the Queen Anne style.
The surface of the Queen Anne teapot is plain and unembellished.
This antique teapot retains the original hinged hallmarked domed panelled cover surmounted with an impressive sterling silver urn style finial.
This fine Queen Anne sterling silver teapot is fitted with the original shaped carved painted wood handle with a carved scroll style thumbpiece, scrolling lower terminal and plain sterling silver sockets.
The teapot has a panelled swan necked spout, ornamented with a chased decorated scrolling design to the lip.
This impressive example of antique silverware bears the retailer's mark / icon of James Dixon to the underside.
Condition
This antique Queen Anne teapot is an exceptional gauge of silver, fine quality and in exceptional condition. This fine example of antique teaware...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver