Silver

Strauss & Co has built a distinguished reputation in the silverware market, offering exceptional items that span from the early 1700s to the present day. Our collections feature an impressive range of pieces crafted by some of the most distinguished makers —including Paul Storr, Paul De Lamerie, Hester Bateman, and Lawrence Twentyman — encompassing Cape, European, British, Chinese, and Mexican silver. We showcase a variety of finely crafted special pieces such as trays, epergnes, candlesticks, rose bowls, tea and coffee sets. 

With our extensive knowledge and expertise, we continue to set the standard in the silverware market, reflecting items with both historical significance and contemporary resonance.


Specialists

To schedule an appointment for our upcoming valuations, please contact:

Cape Town

Jill van Dugteren

Decorative Arts Coordinator

Khanya Daniels Poyiya

Khanya Daniels-Poyiya

Researcher and Cataloguer

Johannesburg

Nicole Birch

Specialist 


Recently Sold

A Cape silver snuff box, Johannes Marthinus Lotter, c.1844-1879
A Cape silver snuff box, Johannes Marthinus Lotter, c.1844-1879

Sold for ZAR 15 243

Pair of 18ct gold belt clasps, Johannes Marthinus Lotter, c.1844-1879
Pair of 18ct gold belt clasps, Johannes Marthinus Lotter, c.1844-1879

Sold for ZAR 76 213

A Cape silver pap boat, Frederick David Waldek, c.1830-1877
A Cape silver pap boat, Frederick David Waldek, c.1830-1877

Sold for ZAR 16 415

A Cape silver snuff box, John Townsend, c.1824-1841
A Cape silver snuff box, John Townsend, c.1824-1841

Sold for ZAR 25 795


KNOW THE VALUE OF YOUR COLLECTION

Silver Valuation Days

Cape Town | 24 April 2024

Johannesburg | 24 April 2024



Buy on Auction with Strauss & Co

Strauss & Co annually holds five live virtual auctions and up to nine online-only auctions.
Categories handled include: art, decorative arts, furniture, jewellery and fine wine.