The Silver department at Wimbledon Auctions offers an exceptional variety of finely crafted silver pieces, spanning different eras and styles. Among the standout items are beautifully detailed trays, baskets, and ornate accessories that showcase the skill of master silversmiths.

Recent highlights include:

• A Persian silver tray intricately engraved with desert scenes, accompanied by napkin rings and tongs, which fetched £3,200.

• A stunning George III silver tray by John Mewburn from 1813, sold for £4,100.

• A George II silver cake basket by renowned silversmith John Hugh Le Sage, sold for £4,000.