Hartman Rare Art, Inc.

A family-owned business since 1927

For over 77 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 10:00AM 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.

Georgian Epergne by Emick Romer

This fine Sterling 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 and foliate 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.

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Price: $38,000.00

George III Coffee Pot by William Gould

This fine Sterling Silver coffee pot was made in London 1775 by William Gould. The piece is baluster form and features a scroll-form wooden handle. The coffee pot is decorated with applied scrolling motifs and gadrooned borders at the rim and foot. The coffee pot measures 10.5 inches height and a total gross weight equal to 27 troy ounces.

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Price: $2,800.00

George III Cake Basket

This fine Sterling Silver cake basket was made in London 1816. The basket is rectangular form and set atop a rectangular-shaped pedestal form base. The basket is decorated with gadrooned borders highlighted with applied shell motifs as well as decorative hammering and chasing on the interior. The basket features an overhead-swinging handle adorned with acanthus leaf motifs. The basket measures 12 inches length and a total gross weight equal to 35 troy ounces.

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Price: $2,700.00

Pair of George II Mugs

This fine pair of Sterling Silver mugs were hand-crafted in London during the reign of King George II, 1723. Made by Thomas Cooke and Richard Gurney, they are a fine example of the early Georgian style. The mugs are in beautiful condition - both bear an engraved crest. Each mug measures approximately 4 inches height and the total combined gross weight for the pair is equal to 15 troy ounces. Formerly from the collection of Laurance Rockefeller.

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Price: $6,000.00

Charles II Vessel and Cover

This fine Sterling Silver covered vessel was made in England during the reign of King Charles II, 1681. 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 equal to 27 troy ounces. Despite the age, the item is in excellent condition.

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Price: $13,000.00

George III Tureen

A George III Sterling Silver tureen with cover and liner on stand with Maker's Marks of Robert Sharp, London 1799 and property formerly from the estate of Bernice Richard. A total length of 17 inches and weight 205 ounces.

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Price: $28,000.00

Victorian Flagon by Robert Hennell

This hefty Victorian Sterling Silver flagon was crafted by Robert Hennell, London 1891. In excellent condition at 56 ounces, the design features an elaborate jungle scene encircling the body plus a two-horse finial crowning the lid. A height of 14 inches.

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Price: $24,000.00