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

Specialist

Johannesburg

Nicole Birch

Specialist 

Recently Sold

Two silver table ornaments, Patrick Mavros, Zimbabwe, 20th century

Sold for ZAR 10 812

A Victorian silver miniature pepper shaker, Joseph Whitten, Birmingham, 1897,

Sold for ZAR 961

An Elizabeth II replica set of Tichborne Celebrities silver teaspoons, Jan-Pierre Dondelinger, South-Africa, 1977

Sold for ZAR 6 007

A George V silver trophy miniature, James Fenton & Co, Birmingham, 1932

Sold for ZAR 1 082