Thomas Smily was a London silversmith who was active during the Victorian era. He was born in 1827, the younger son of William Smily, who was also a silversmith. Thomas Smily apprenticed to his father and was granted his freedom by the Goldsmiths' Company in 1848. He then worked with his father for the firm of A.B. Savory & Sons.

In 1858, Thomas Smily's brother, William Robert Smily, died unexpectedly. Thomas Smily took over the management of the family business, which continued to trade under the name of W.R. Smily. The firm specialized in the production of high-quality silver tableware, including candlesticks, tea sets, and dessert services. They also produced a variety of other items, such as christening cups, wedding presents, and inkstands.

Thomas Smily was a talented silversmith and his work is highly regarded by collectors. His pieces are known for their fine craftsmanship and more...

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A fine Victorian sterling silver cup in the Eastern manner,…

A fine Victorian sterling silver cup in the Eastern manner, 1863 London, with maker's mark for Thomas Smily, the cup embossed and chased throughout in the Eastern manner, with navette shaped cabochons and relief scrollwork upon a textured ground, with a…

Cased Victorian sterling silver gilt cup, with beaded rim, knop…

Victorian Gilt Silver Cup with Grape Engraving and Monogram

Cased Victorian sterling silver gilt cup, with beaded rim, knop and base, leaf cast scroll handle, engraved with grapes, vines and monogrammed cartouche, London 1868, maker Thomas Smily

A Victorian sterling silver goblet, with fern pattern, Thomas…

Victorian Sterling Silver Fern Goblet, 1876

A Victorian sterling silver goblet, with fern pattern, Thomas Smily London 1876. Weight 126 grams.

A pair of Victorian silver fish servers, the knife with…

Victorian Silver Fish Servers with Pierced Blade

A pair of Victorian silver fish servers, the knife with decoratively pierced blade. London 1864, Thomas Smily. Total 298gm

A Victorian sterling silver tankard decorated with Foliage,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Tankard with Foliage Decoration

A Victorian sterling silver tankard decorated with Foliage, London c1868 by Thomas Smily, height 8 cm wt.128g

Victorian sterling silver cheese slice, hallmarked, London,…

Victorian Silver Cheese Slice, London 1863, Thomas Smily

Victorian sterling silver cheese slice, hallmarked, London, 1863, Thomas Smily, with shaped handle, total weight 159gm

A pair of large Victorian silver sauce boats, oval with bead…

Victorian Silver Sauce Boats with Bead Rim and Handles

A pair of large Victorian silver sauce boats, oval with bead rim, beaded flying scroll handles, ball feet. London 1880 by Thomas Smily. Width 19.5 cm, 610gm.

A pair of Victorian hallmarked silver berry spoons in case…

Victorian Silver Berry Spoons in Case

A pair of Victorian hallmarked silver berry spoons in case elaborately crafted featuring berry design to bowls with a nice leaf form serrated edge and floral decorations to stem and handles. Comes in presentation box, hallmarked London circa 1864 by…

Sterling silver marrow scoop, two sterling fish servers, three…

Assorted Sterling Silver Cutlery Set

Sterling silver marrow scoop, two sterling fish servers, three sterling handled knives and a mother of pearl and sterling sewing hook, includes Victorian crested sterling silver bright cut Fisher server Thomas Smily London 1870, Victorian sterling silver…

Pair of antique Victorian hallmarked sterling silver fiddle…

Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Basting Spoons (Pair)

Pair of antique Victorian hallmarked sterling silver fiddle pattern basting spoons by Thomas Smily London 1871, 305 grams and 30 cm long (2)

A Victorian sterling silver creamer, raised on tripod feet,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Creamer with Floral Ornaments

A Victorian sterling silver creamer, raised on tripod feet, with embossed floral ornaments. Thomas Smily, London, 1863. Weight 118g.

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian pair of open salts…

Victorian Sterling Silver Open Salts with Floral Decoration

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian pair of open salts having hand-chased round bodies with floral decoration, with wavy gadroon borders, & sitting on three cast hooved feet with shell shoulders. London, 1860, maker Thomas Smily. Condition: good,…

Victorian sterling silver ewer/claret jug, hallmarked London…

Victorian Sterling Silver Ewer on Timber Stand

Victorian sterling silver ewer/claret jug, hallmarked London 1875, maker Thomas Smily, 729 grams approx (silver only), together on a timber stand

A Victorian sterling silver pudding trowel with bright cut…

Victorian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Pudding Trowel, 1868

A Victorian sterling silver pudding trowel with bright cut neoclassical revival decoration and turned fruit wood handle. Maker: Thomas Smily. London, 1868

13 Pce's hallmarked sterling silver fiddle Ptn cutlery. 5…

Sterling Silver Fiddle Cutlery Set - 13 Pce

13 Pce's hallmarked sterling silver fiddle Ptn cutlery. 5 Thomas Smily forks London 1859 (monogrammed); 6 tea spoons various makers (3 crested); & two John & Henry Lias spoons London 1838 (monogrammed). Wt. 374g

A four piece Victorian sterling silver tea and coffee, Thomas…

Victorian Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set

A four piece Victorian sterling silver tea and coffee, Thomas Smily, London, circa 1863, comprising a teapot, a coffee pot, a sugar vessel and a creamer, each with an etched and faceted body, 2,682grs total weight, the coffee pot 29 cm high

A Victorian silver trophy cup of baluster goblet form, repousse…

Victorian Silver Trophy Cup with Repousse Embossing

A Victorian silver trophy cup of baluster goblet form, repousse embossed, engraved with a monogram, the spreading hexafoil scallopped foot with leaf flange; Thomas Smily, London 1862. Height 22.5 cm. Weight approx 400g.