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.


KNOW THE VALUE OF YOUR COLLECTION

Silver Valuation Days

Cape Town | 17 January 2024

Johannesburg | 20 January 2024


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

Georgian silver salver, Viners Ltd, Sheffield, 1936
Georgian silver salver, Viners Ltd, Sheffield, 1936

Sold for ZAR 9 967

Sterling silver Judaica spice tower
Sterling silver Judaica spice tower

Sold for ZAR 3 518

Six Swedish silver underplates, possibly JP Forssberg, 1916
Six Swedish silver underplates, possibly JP Forssberg, 1916

Sold for ZAR 19 933

Dutch silver soup ladle, possibly, Fa. J.M. van Kempen & Zonen, Netherlands, 1921
Dutch silver soup ladle, possibly, Fa. J.M. van Kempen & Zonen, Netherlands, 1921

Sold for ZAR 2 932


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.