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

Head of Decorative Arts and Design

Khanya Daniels Poyiya

Shirley Daniels-Poyiya

Silver Specialist

Johannesburg

Nicole Birch

Design Researcher & Cataloguer


Upcoming Auctions


Recently Sold

A part set of Christofle Rubans pattern silver-plated flatware, c.1935-1983
A part set of Christofle Rubans pattern silver-plated flatware, c.1935-1983

Sold for ZAR 40 988

A Russian Fiddle pattern silver tea strainer, c.1880
A Russian Fiddle pattern silver tea strainer, c.1880

Sold for ZAR 1 322

Five Cape silver Fiddle pattern teaspoons, Johannes Marthinus Lotter, c.1844-1879
Five Cape silver Fiddle pattern teaspoons, Johannes Marthinus Lotter, c.1844-1879

Sold for ZAR 8 409

A George III King's pattern silver stilton scoop, Jame Le Bas, Dublin, 1829
A George III King's pattern silver stilton scoop, Jame Le Bas, Dublin, 1829

Sold for ZAR 5 856


Buy on Auction with Strauss & Co

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