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.
Hester Bateman is often acclaimed as being one of the first well-recognized female silversmiths of England. She first began working with silver in the mid-18th century, when her husband worked as a silversmith. She most likely first worked in the shop polishing and burnishing finished pieces. After her husband's death, she began working as an independent silversmith, slowly but surely building a business that her children would later participate in. Hester Bateman's designs are easily distinguished by their simplistic yet elegant style. Most of the pieces were simply constructed, as Hester utilized the new machining techniques that were available to her only during the end of the 18th century. Her pieces are characterized by having austere, "old-fashioned" forms and by their decoration which is mostly comprised of simple beaded borders and elegant "bright cut" engravings.
We also have a fine display of English, Continental and American silver, not to mention Paul Storr and Georg Jensen. And please feel free to browse our Hartman Rare Art Ebay Store.
George III Silver Hot Water Pot by Hester Bateman
This fine silver hot water pot was crafted by Hester Bateman in London 1787. The piece is set atop a square-shaped pedestal form support, and features a geometric urn-form body, decorated with bright-cut engraving. The piece features a wooden scroll-form handle, hinged cover and pinched spout. The piece measures 14 inches height and a total gross weight of 26 troy ounces.
HB01
Price: $14,000
George III Silver Salver by Hester Bateman
This fine silver salver was hand-crafted by Hester Bateman in London 1787. The piece is circular and set atop 3 raised supports. The salver has a slightly raised gallery bordered with a fine band of beaded decoration. On the interior of the rim of the piece, the salver is decorated with a bright-cut band of decoration. The center of the salver features an elegant bright-cut engraved crest. The piece measures 12 inches diameter at the rim and a total gross weight equal to 23 troy ounces.
HB02
Price: $10,000
George III Silver Plate Stand by Hester Bateman
An elegant, simple silver plate stand crafted by Hester Bateman in London 1783. The piece features a central hinge and extendable legs that allow the user to adjust the stand to fit a range of plate sizes and shapes. The piece measures a total 13 inches length.
HB05
Price: $5,000
George III Silver Coffee Pot by Hester Bateman
This beautiful silver coffee pot was made by Hester Bateman in London, 1787. The piece is baluster form and set atop a circular-shaped support. It features an applied wooden scroll-form handle and a scroll-form spout. The body is decorated with elaborate floral spray and foliate swag motifs. The piece measures approximately 11 inches height and a total gross weight of 23 troy ounces.
HB07
Price: $11,000