Hartman Rare Art, Inc.
A family-owned business since 1927
For 85 years, the Hartman Family and our associates have consistently worked to provide quality antique merchandise to our customers at competitive prices. Should you have any questions about the pieces we feature on this website or if you would like to inquire further about a specific item, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our gallery is located in midtown Manhattan and easily accessible on the second floor. Please note the entrance to the building is on 53rd Street between Park and Madison Avenues. We are open to the public Monday to Friday from 9:30AM until 4:30PM.
The English have a long-standing tradition of creating exquisitely crafted, classically styled Sterling Silver items. Throughout the centuries, English silver has been looked to as a source of style, status, and strength. Styles of English silver have influenced other areas of design over the centuries and truly are a reflection of the country's rulers' tastes and the priorities that are paramount at any given time. English silver is commonly classified by the ruling monarch of any given time and at Hartman Rare Art, Inc., we offer pieces from the reign of Queen Anne through Queen Victoria, as well as a few more contemporary items.
Over the years in England, individual makers of silver have risen to near celebrity status, having created individualistic styles that appeal to the tastes of the nation's wealthy nobles at any given time. Two such makers are Hester Bateman and Paul Storr, both of whom worked during the reign of King George III. We offer a fair variety of pieces by both makers and we strive to share their excellent work with all our customers.
At Hartman Rare Art, we strive to offer a variety of silver items. For additional information and photographs from our main silver collection, please explore our Continental and American sections. Through our gallery, we also offer a selection of Irish and Scottish silver. And please feel free to browse our Hartman Rare Art Ebay Store.
George III Silver Epergne by Emick Romer
This gorgeous silver 5-basket epergne was made during the reign of King George III in London 1768 by Emick Romer. The epergne is openly constructed and features scrolling floral branches supporting a central boat-form basket with pierced geometric decoration as well as 4 smaller baskets with openwork decoration and overhead swinging handles. The epergne is in excellent condition. The piece measures 14.75 inches height by approximately 15 inches width. The total gross weight is 76 troy ounces.
ES01
Price: $42,000
Charles II Silver Vessel and Cover
This fine silver covered vessel was made in England in 1681 during the reign of King Charles II. The piece is circular shape and features raised walls and fitted cover. The sides and the cover are decorated with repoussé and chased acanthus leaf motifs. The finial of the cover is hollow-formed and features multiple overlapping acanthus leaves. The piece has two scroll-form handles, set to opposite sides of the body. The piece measures 6.5 inches height at the finial and 8.5 inches length over the handle. The total gross weight is 27 troy ounces. Despite the age, the item is in excellent condition.
ES05
Price: $14,000
Victorian Silver Egg Set by Robert Hennell
This fine Sterling silver egg set was made in England during the Victorian Era 1853 by Robert Hennell. The set comprises a basket with overhead-swinging handle and 6 egg cups. The cups and the basket are all formed to look like hand-woven baskets. The interiors of the egg cups are gilt. The set is accompanied by 6 spoons made by Francis Higgins. The spoons, too are decorated with a woven texture. The handles feature blank cartouches for engraving and the bowls of the spoons were all initially decorated with a gilt wash, though some have faded. The basket measures 9 inches length and the set has a total combined weight of 36 troy ounces.
ES10
Price: $7,400
George III Silver Cup by William Frisbee
A George III Sterling Silver cup crafted 1799 in London by William Frisbee. A phoenix crowns the finial and rams' heads anchor the gadrooned handles. A crest is centered on both front and back. The entire piece stands 18 inches high and weighs 103 ounces.
ES21
Price: $22,000