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 set of Georg Jensen Old Danish silver flatware, c.1945
A set of Georg Jensen Old Danish silver flatware, c.1945

Sold for ZAR 128 975

Pair of stainless steel Cobra Georg Jensen candlesticks
Pair of stainless steel Cobra Georg Jensen candlesticks

Sold for ZAR 3 283

Henning Koppel & Georg Jensen; Stainless steel Georg Jensen - Henning Koppel pitcher
Henning Koppel & Georg Jensen; Stainless steel Georg Jensen - Henning Koppel pitcher

Sold for ZAR 3 752

A Georg Jensen silver candelabra, designed by Gundorph Albertus, 1887- 1970
A Georg Jensen silver candelabra, designed by Gundorph Albertus, 1887- 1970

Sold for ZAR 99 663


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.