Welcome

*PLEASE SEE THE MESSAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE*

At Henry Willis (antique silver) we deal in antique domestic and collectible silver from the 16th to 20th century, with a particular interest in early and provincial items, and Old Sheffield plate.

We opened the shop in Sherborne, Dorset in 1993, having previously been in the West End of London since the mid seventies.

Our stock comprises a large selection of carefully chosen pieces  suitable for the collector, the investor, and gifts for Christmas, birthdays, graduation, weddings, anniversaries, retirement etc. We also stock a good selection of canteens and cutlery.

We have a strong following among collectors and dealers alike, and we attract buyers from across Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.

If you are thinking of selling silver, we are keen to buy entire collections or single items at current prices. We are particularly looking for 18th century candlesticks and coffee pots, early spoons (before 1700), snuff boxes and vinaigrettes, tankards, sugar casters, and 19th century novelty items in silver. The “Sold Archive” contains pieces we have already sold and illustrates the type of pieces we are always looking to buy. 

This website shows a representitive cross-section of our stock. If you are looking for something specific, please contact us, and we will try to find what you require.

*PLEASE NOTE: OUR SHOP WAS BROKEN INTO IN THE EARLY HOURS OF SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2011,  AND THE MAJORITY OF OUR STOCK WAS TAKEN. THE STOLEN ITEMS NOW HAVE THEIR DEDICATED CATEGORY (SEE MENU ON THE LEFT). IF YOU ARE OFFERED ANY OF THE ITEMS, PLEASE CONTACT US OR DORSET POLICE QUOTING CRIME NUMBER c.11.d.47856