Unmarked London, Upper Canada, dated between 1855 and 1867. Engraved on a flat circular disk with the coat of arms of the incorporated city of London which include a small beaver and a steam locomotive. The city was incorporated in 1855 and became Ontario upon confederation. Diameter: 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.) Weight: 47g

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, circa 1880 The hard framed bracelet with engraved panels depicting story books figures including Kate Greenaway. One panel is accented in gold. Diameter: 5.8 cm (2 1/4 in.) Weight: 52g

Quebec, Lower Canada. 19th C Unidentified maker, double stuff with crown and R. The rectangular box with engraved top possibly covering a name or initials, and name of Madame Groulx, hinged lid and gilded interior. Length: 8.5cm (3 3/8in) Weight: 106g For reference see Canadian Silver, Silverplate & related glass by Doris and Peter Unit, page 196

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, circa 1887 to 1897. A wide hard collar belt design with decorative heart lock closure, the interior marked Trowern, personally engraved Jan 24th, 1887. The period fitted case stamped Jewellery Manufacturer, 171 Yonge St. Toronto. Thought to originally be located at 155 Bay Street between 1887 and 1897. Diameter:10cm (4in) Weight: 64g

Quebec City, Quebec, circa 1870 Novelty barrel form child’s mug with gilt washed interior, the handle with personal engraving WHP from CET, marks to base. Height: 6.8 cm (2 3/4 in.) Weight: 169g

Toronto and Kingston, Upper Canada, circa 1840. The rectangular box with hinged lid is unadorned but well constructed, marks to the interior. Length: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.) Weight: 32g

Quebec, Canada, 1831-1909 The silver drum mustard pot of cylindrical shape with applied bands and reeded strap handle.. The hinged lid fitted with a scroll thumb piece. The piece bears the later factory marks of Hendery & Leslie. Fitted with a cobalt glass liner. Height to thumbpiece: 7cm (2 3/4in) Weight:100g

Saint John, New Brunswick, 1813-1871 This scoop is a little plainer than English examples with no drop and the end of either bowl. Length: 22 cm (8 2/3 in.) Weight: 23g

Montreal, Lower Canada, 1829-1843 The cylindrical form, made from a very heavy gauge of silver with applied bands top and bottom. With period script initials. Height: 8.7 cm (3 1/2 in.) Weight: 187g Ex De Volpi Collection Lot 181 Ex De Volpi Collection May, 18th 1979 Lot 181

Quebec City, Lower Canada, late 18th C. The ladle in the English style, the final incorporating the initials "T.P." in script. Length: 32 cm (12 1/2 in.) Weight: 215g

Toronto, Upper Canada, circa 1840. The mug of tapering cylinder form with applied chased floral borders and a strap handle, engraved monogram to the front. Marks to base and additional scratch marks of dates and old owners initials. Height to top of handle: 10.3cm (4in) Weight: 179g

Alex Munro, New Brunswick, 18th C and Nathaniel Starnes, Montreal, Lower Canada 18th C Hanovarion and Old English form, one with engraved monogram. Length: 21.5 cm (8 1/2 in.) Weight: 124g

Montreal, Lower Canada, circa 1795 An early form similar to a pap boat of the 18th century, raised in a heavy gauge with exaggerated handle and gilt wash interior. Marks to underside. Length: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.) Weight: 113g

Montreal, Lower Canada, circa 1790. Raised from a heavy gauge of silver and resting on a raised circular foot the bowl is engraved with bright cut decoration of a shield on either side and scrolling vine border, engraved monogram and family crest. Possibly made as a waste bowl from a larger tea service. Diameter:15cm (6in) Weight: 302g Note: A similar tea service entitled the May Service by the silversmith held in the collection of the Royal Ontario Museum, very few examples are known to exist by the silversmith. Purchased from S.J. Shrubsole, New York, October 1st, 2005

Montreal, Lower Canada, circa 1790 Helmet-shaped cream jug with raised foot, engraved decoration on the front, foot and rim, engraved initials, marks to base. Height: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.) Weight: 124g

Montreal, Lower Canada, early 19th C Fiddle pattern ladle with unusual oval bowl, the finial engraved with the letter "M". Curiously the word "MONTREAL" is over struck with the marks of J.G. Joseph, a silversmith working in Toronto later in the 19th century. Length: 35 cm (13 3/4 in.) Weight: 219g

Montreal, Lower Canada, circa 1790 The spoon is in the Old English style and initialed on both sides of the terminal, well struck with marks. Length:22.5cm (8 ?) Weight: 46g

Montreal, Lower Canada, circa 1790 An unusual raised body with both French and English design elements unique to the Montreal or French Canadian market. Simple form with engraved shield, marks to base. Height: 7.5 cm (3 in.) Weight: 75g Provenance: The Richard Meech Collection, Sotheby’s New York

Montreal, Lower Canada, late 18th to early 19th C This example is the traditional double armed cross of Loraine. Decorated with wriggle work engraving, hallmarked to front. Height:14cm (5 1/2in) Weight: 23g

Montreal, Lower Canada, circa 1795 Old English pattern ladle, undecorated, hallmarks to back. Length: 17.7 cm (7 in.) Weight: 46g

Montreal, Lower Canada, 1788-1851 Fiddle pattern with elliptical bowl and engraved period initials, hallmarks to back. Length: 16.7 cm (6 1/2 in.) Weight: 50g

Montreal, Lower Canada, mid 19th C An unusual sterling silver condiment spoon, the long handle and small bowl indicate it was likely from a cruet bottle for a form of hot mustard. Length: 13.5 cm (5 1/3 in.) Weight: 10g Length: 13.5 cm (5 1/3 in.) Weight: 10g

Quebec City, Lower Canada, 2nd quarter of the 19th C. Constructed from a heavy gauge of silver, the host box or communion Pyx has a removable top mounted on bayonet lugs. This form was likely used for personal visits to communion as larger vessels would have been employed during a church mass. Height: 6.5cm (2in) Weight: 43g

Montreal, Lower Canada / Quebec, mid 19th C An unusual religious silver holy water font, The flat form cross has an applied Corpus Christi over the lidded font which is engraved with a large letter H bisected by a cross. Initialed on the back possibly for Jean Baptiste Baby. Height: 17.2 cm (7 3/4 in.) Weight: 72g

Quebec City, Lower Canada, circa 1770 Raised from a heavy gauge of silver with applied thumb piece and finger ring in the design of a large tasse de vin / wine taster. Hallmarked under the thumb piece. By repute from the Baby Family. Jean Nicolas was the brother of Laurent Amiot; he apprenticed under Joseph Schindler for a four year period. Diameter: 11.1 cm (4 2/3 in.) Weight: 184g

Quebec City, Lower Canada, late 18th C A highly important silver brandy warmer, considered a possible unique example in Canadian silver. Clearly marked on the base the bell shaped warmer has a hinged lid and turned wooden handle. It is finely engraved with a crest and later presentation. Height: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.) Total weight: 300g Provenance: Included in the National Gallery of Canada Retrospective on the work of Amiot. Illustrated in the catalogue "Laurent Amiot: Canadian Master Silversmith" on page174.

Quebec City, Lower Canada, late 18th C Circular body with remnants of period gilding, raised rim and recessed centre, otherwise unadorned for the purposes of the religious Eucharist. Diameter: 12.8 cm (5 in.) Weight: 88g

Quebec City, Lower Canada, late 18th C Transitional form incorporating elements of French and English examples, rounded bowl, monogrammed M at the terminal. Length: 36 cm (14 1/8 in.) Weight: 233g

Quebec City, Lower Canada, early 19th C, circa 1810 The beaker is a slightly tapered cylinder with a flared rim, well gilded interior, engraved initials to the body. Height: 7.5 cm (3 in.) Weight: 152 g

Quebec City, Lower Canada, late 18th / early 19th C This mug is raised from a single disk with an applied flat handle and rounded barrel form body. It retains a hammered surface and is engraved with period script initials. Notes: For a nearly identical mug see "Laurent Amiot: Canadian Master Silversmith" on page 202 Height: 8cm (3 1/4in) Weight: 126g

Montreal, Lower Canada An early 19th century sterling silver soup ladle, likely by William Frederic Delisle an apprentice of Robert Cruickshank. The ladle is enhanced with bright cut decoration. Length: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.) Weight: 249g

Quebec City, Lower Canada, circa 1825 A rare set of twelve dinner forks in the fiddle pattern one is possibly a replacement by Delegrave as it is initialed on the back and bears slightly different marks. Length: 20.5 cm (8 in.) Weight: 863g George Arthur Hunt Collection Reeve MacKay March, 1996 Lot 117

Quebec City, Lower Canada, circa 1850 Constructed from a tapering cylinder with applied reeded bands, the heavy gauge silver pot has an applied cast floral handle, fitted lid and spout. Height:10.5cm (4 1/2in) Weight:196g

Quebec City, Lower Canada, late 18th C Navette shaped Neo Classical form with bright cut decoration of a central roundel engraved with period monogram and tasseled border. Constructed with a flush hinge. Length: 8.5 cm (3 1/3 in.) Weight: 103g

Quebec City, Lower Canada, circa 1850 The footed tapering cylindrical silver beaker takes influence from French and New France designs of a century earlier. Constructed from hand raised heavy gauge silver. Height: 10.7 cm (4 1/2 in.) Weight: 208g

Quebec City, Lower Canada, circa 1735 Large chalice with tapering gilt washed bowl above a knopped stem and spreading foot. The foot and knop hand chased with foliate decoration, the foot engraved with a cross and nails. Height: 24.5 cm (9 3/4 in.) Weight: 405g Hotel Des Encans, Montreal Dec. 10th 2008

Typical round paten with recessed centre. The piece bears faint marks including a Paris commune mark for 1746. This piece accompanied the Paul Lambert Chalice (lot 1036) at the time of purchase. Diameter: 15.4 cm (6 in.) Weight: 92g Provenance: Purchased at the Hotel Des Encans, Montreal, December 10th 2008

Montreal, Lower Canada, first quarter 19th C The mug of a typical wasted form with foliate capped S-scroll handle and raised foot which appears larger than English examples. The foot of unusual construction to the English 18th C examples which would be cast. Later engraved presentation to the front. Height:12cm (4 3/4in) Weight: 364g

Quebec City, Lower Canada, circa 1780 This wine tasing cup is a fine example, raised from a heavy gauge of silver with an applied handle and finger ring. Diameter: 7.6 cm (3 in.) Weight: 83g

Quebec City, Lower Canada, early 18th C French style beveled edge fiddle pattern spoon with a double drop back of the bowl. Early engraved name to the back I. Arramy. Unrecorded marks although described and assigned by Robert Derome to Francois Lefebvre. Length: 19.7cm (7 3/4in) Weight: 68g

Quebec City, Lower Canada, late 18th C Raised from a heavy gauge of silver this example is a typical French form with a thick top edge embellished with turned bands, period initials to the upper body MID. Height: 6 cm (2 1/3 in.) Weight: 104g

Montreal, Lower Canada, circa 1810 Fiddle pattern with large bowl and engraved period initials on the terminal. Length: 34.8 cm (13 3/4 in.) Weight: 242 g

Montreal, Lower Canada, circa 1825 Fiddle pattern, the terminal engraved with the family crest of a leaping stag. Length: 31cm (12 1/4in) Weight: 124g

Montreal, Lower Canada, 19th C Wasted body with foliate chased decoration, engraved inscription for Ellen Stafford Rubidge, dated 8th of March, 1858. Retailed by Savage. Height: 9.5cm (3 3/4in) Weight: 102g

Unidentified makers mark NH? with Crown, mid 18th C A small tumbler or beaker cup hand raised with a double ring, engraved period initials B or MD Height: 4.3cm (1 5/8in) Weight: 60g

Toronto / Kingston, Upper Canada, first half 19th C Including a pair of fiddle pattern table spoons, the terminals engraved with a period P initial. The basting spoon also in fiddle pattern with an engraved family crest. Length of basting spoon: 37 cm (14 1/2 in.) Total weight: 269g

Quebec City, Lower Canada / Quebec, circa 1870 Nun’s silver pendant cross reliquary engraved with the sacred heart of Jesus and Mary with additional text and engraved decoration, the cross opens to accommodate a relic (not present). Length: 9.5cm (3 3/4in) Weight: 45g

Montreal and Quebec City, Lower Canada / Quebec, mid 19th C Nun’s silver pendant cross reliquary decorated with engraved text and the sacred heart, the cross opens to accommodate a relic (not present). Together with a sacred heart pin. Length of Cross: 9cm (3 1/2in) Weight total: 72g

Montreal, Quebec, circa 1880 Ceremonial baptismal ewer with elongated spout and cross finial together with a raised plate. Height: 10 cm (4 in.) Diameter of stand: 15 cm (6 in.) Weight: 248g George Arthur Hunt Collection Reeve MacKay March 28th, 1996 Lot 154

Montreal, Lower Canada, early 19th C The silver chrismatory ampoule in the cylindrical vial form to hold holy oil, identified with O.I. (oil of the sick) and cross finial. This example would have been a part of a set of two or three ampoules with a fitted box. Height: 5.2 cm (2 in.) Weight: 31g

Montreal, Quebec, late 19th C Cylindrical form with squared handle, applied banding and engraved foliate decoration, bears the later mark for Hendery and Leslie. The business was taken over by Birks in 1895. Height: 7cm (2 3/4in) Weight: 90g

Montreal, Lower Canada, mid 19th C A rarely found silversmith in the market. Fiddle pattern ladle with large rounded bowl, period engraved initials to the terminal. Length: 35 cm (13 3/4 in.) Weight: 279g

Toronto, Upper Canada, circa 1860 Fiddle and Thread pattern ladles with a period crest and motto Virtute Adepta, which is associated with the Patton family, Toronto. Length:19.5cm (7 3/4in) Weight: 170g

Montreal, Lower Canada, mid 19th C Fiddle and Shell pattern spoons, the pattern not often found in Canadian silver. Length: 15 cm (6 in.) Weight: 168g

Halifax, Nova Scotia, first half 19th C Late Neo Classical form with ribbing and bright cut engraved decoration to the body, hinged lid with raised thumb piece. Length: 10 cm (4 in.) Weight: 123g

Montreal, Possibly made by Henery & Leslie retailed by Savage & Lyman, 1868-1879 The navette shaped dish is unusual in it's design as the wide border of the under dish is pierced with handles recesses cut out on the ends. The lid is engraved and topped with a realistically cast branch and leaf handle. Length: 38 cm (15 in.) Weight: 1974g Note: The partner to this entree dish is held in the McCord Museum, Montreal, Quebec

Toronto and Montreal, 19th C Fiddle pattern table spoon with period initials engraved to terminal and a pair of sugar tongs in the fiddle pattern with engraved period initials. Length of spoon: 22cm (8 3/4in) Total Weight: 103g

Quebec City and Montreal, Lower Canada, 18th & 19th C Two fiddle pattern sugar tongs (or nips) with simple decoration and one with 18th C bright cut decoration. Length: 15 cm (6 in.) Total weight: 130g

Hamilton, Upper Canada, circa 1860 Wasted silver child’s cup with scrolling engraved decoration, S-scroll handle, period engraved name and date 1861. Hollowware pieces by this silversmith are almost unknown. This example has additional marks of Osborne not recorded. Height: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.) Weight: 78g

Montreal, Quebec, mid to late 19th C A smalls child’s cup with Victorian floral chased decoration and beaded borders, retailed by Savage. Height: 6.8cm (2 1/2in) Weight: 107g

Quebec City and Montreal, Lower Canada, early 19th C Both fiddle pattern with engraving on each terminal of period initials and a family crest. Length: 23cm (9in) Weight: 147g

Halifax, Nova Scotia and Montreal, Quebec, 19th C Fiddle pattern with monogram AM on the terminal and a fiddle pattern sauce ladle made for Tucker & Olsen. Length of tablespoon: 22 cm (8 3/4 in.) Weight: 128g

Montreal, Lower Canada, circa 1850 Paneled baluster body with chasing and engraving to the cup, retailed by John Wood & Sons. Height: 8.7 cm (3 1/2 in.) Weight: 134g

Montreal, Quebec, dated 1949 Modern design chalice with octagonal spreading base, knop accented with roundels of red enamel, the base with applied cross and diamonds. The cup engraved with Celtic style text reading Hic Est Enim Calix Sánguinis Mei. The base with dedication “In loving memory of Mother and Dad Paul J. Flaherty S.F.M. With matching paten, all with original fitted black leather case. Height of chalice: 20.5cm (8 1/8in) Weight: 847g

A late 19th century sterling silver Nun's cross engraved with sacred hearts etc. Marked with a spurious mark in the manner of a reliquary cross. Height: 8cm (3 1/8in) Weight: 26g

19th century sterling silver nun's crucifix cross pendant. The crucifix consists of a simple cast Corpus Christi applied to a flat cross. This mark is unidentified. This example is marked only with a lion passant. For reference see "Canadian Silver, Silver Plate & Related Glass" by Doris and Peter Unit, page 196. Three examples are shown each with a different retailer. Height: 10cm (4) Weight: 30g

Montreal, Quebec, late 19th C Of traditional form, one example opens from the back to accommodate a relic. Height: 6.7 cm (2 2/3 in.) Total Weight: 53 g

Montreal, Lower Canada, mid 19th C Including four King’s pattern single struck silver dessert spoons and a pair of sugar tongs with talong claws. Length of spoon: 17cm (6 3/4in) Weight: 200g

Toronto, Ontario, late 19th C Three silver lodge badges, official Regalia for Executive Officers of a Subordinate Lodge of the Sons of England Benevolent Society. The insignia bears the Royal Coat of Arms for the Vice President, the Secretary and Treasurer. The society was founded in Toronto in 1874. Height: 9.4 cm (3 3/4 in.) Total weight: 124g Note: A gold insignia of the Society from a later date is held in the Glenbow Museum, Calgary. Sotheby’s Toronto, May 31st, 1988, Lot 163

A limited edition English sterling silver commemorative lidded bowl with gilded highlights, London 1973 by Aurum Ltd.. Made in an edition of 500 to celebrate the 100 anniversary of the founding of the North West Mounted Police later renamed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Made to look like the top of a stylized mace the lid has a cast border depicting scenes from the early Canadian west. This example is numbered 111. Height: 16 cm (6 1/3 in.) Weight: 869g

Toronto, Ontario, circa 1950 A hand-wrought silver comport in the arts and crafts design. The hand-hammered bowl rests on three supports rising from a hammered dome base. It bears his mark "H" in a shield and also the name Mappins indicating it was sold through the Montreal firm. Height: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.) Weight: 520g

Montreal, Quebec, mid 20th C Traditional pea pod design in a hand hammered finish with scalloped bowl and overarching handle. Height: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.) Total weight: 565g

Montreal, Quebec, mid 20th C Open bowl raised above four pea pod legs and a circular base. Height: 12.5 cm (5 in.) Weight: 302g

Montreal, Quebec, mid 20th C Master butter knife in the blossom pattern with a hand hammered finish. Length: 19.5 cm (7 5/8 in.) Weight: 68g

Toronto, Ontario / North Alton, Nova Scotia A hand-hammered sterling silver goblet. The spherical bowl rises on a knopped stem from a domed base. Height: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.) Weight: 126g Bonham's London, May 25th, 201, Lot 90

Haida Gwaii, British Columbia Traditional carved animal designs. Although unsigned, it likely dates to the 1970's. Circumference: 16.75 cm (6 1/2 in.) Weight: 39g

Haida Gwaii, British Columbia Each engraved with traditional Haida and indigenous designs on a totem. Unsigned but likely dating from the 1970's. Length:15cm (6in) Weight: 45g

A late 19th century silver snowshoe pin. Although unmarked this is likely from the firm of T. Allen & Co. of Montreal. Snow shoeing was a popular sport in the late 19th century with many clubs and international; competitions. This was probably a club pin. The Allen company was known for making items of this kind. Length: 6 cm (2 1/3 in.) Weight: 7g