Robert Adam was a Scottish neoclassical architect, interior designer, and furniture designer who was active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of architecture, and his work had a significant influence on the development of neoclassical architecture and design.

Adam was born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland in 1728 and trained as a carpenter and joiner before studying architecture. He traveled widely in Europe, studying the works of classical architects such as Vitruvius and Palladio, and he was particularly influenced by the architecture of ancient Rome. Robert Adam spent time in Italy studying and his designs are influenced by the finds made during the excavation of Pompei.

When he returned to England he became the Court Architect to George III (1738-1820). Adam is best known for his work on country houses and public buildings in England, including the more...

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A Victorian silver Christening cup and cream jug, the cup with…

Victorian Silver Christening Cup and Cream Jug

A Victorian silver Christening cup and cream jug, the cup with makers' mark of E&J Barnard, London, 1862, of baluster form with scrolled handle and all-over repousse decoration of diaper and rosettes, gilt interior, the jug with maker's mark of Henry…

A pair of George III silver sauce boats with covers, in the…

George III Silver Sauce Boats with Covers and Cresting

A pair of George III silver sauce boats with covers, in the Adam style, London, 1819 of classical form with loop handles and beaded decoration throughout the cover and base with an incised armorial cresting 16.5 cm high, 24 cm across the handles, total…

A fine George III sterling silver coffee pot London, 1796 by…

Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, London 1796

A fine George III sterling silver coffee pot London, 1796 by Alexander field. Plain Adam style, fruit wood handle with pineapple finial. Height 26.5 cm

A fine Edwardian sterling silver fruit bowl with Robert Adam…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl with Neoclassical Decoration

A fine Edwardian sterling silver fruit bowl with Robert Adam style neoclassical decoration and a blue glass Liner, 1903 London, with maker's mark for John Bodman Carrington, of elegant reticulated oval shape and raised on four feet, draped with applied…

A fine sterling silver pedestal sugar castor or pot pourri,…

Sterling Silver Sugar Castor or Pot Pourri, 1906 London

A fine sterling silver pedestal sugar castor or pot pourri, 1906 London, with maker's mark for Carrington & Co, the large castor of pillar and carinate form, with neoclassical Robert Adam style swag decoration to the body, with caryatid decoration to the…

A pair of elegant Georgian Revival silver two-handled Adam…

Georgian Revival Silver Adam Style Salt Pair

A pair of elegant Georgian Revival silver two-handled Adam style oval salts, on short stems and oblong bases, the interiors gilded. Sheffield 1912 by Atkin Bros. Length of each 13 cm

A late-Victorian silver open salt in Adam style, oval with…

Victorian Adam Style Silver Salt with Blue Glass Liner

A late-Victorian silver open salt in Adam style, oval with pierced sides and claw and ball feet; engraved and wrigglework; J.M.Banks, Birmingham 1896; blue glass liner

A George II silver twin handled sauce tureen in the Adam style,…

Georgian Silver Sauce Tureen in Adam Style, London 1813

A George II silver twin handled sauce tureen in the Adam style, London 1813, with gilt interior and reeded scroll handles, beaded rim above the sunflower medallions and garlands, raised on a beaded and leaf moulded oval spread foot, 23 cm width, 604 grams.

Sterling Adam style pepper, London 1900

London 1900 Sterling Pepper in Adam Style

Sterling Adam style pepper, London 1900

A silver Edward VII, Adam style wine jug, maker MW & Co Ltd…

Edwardian Silver Wine Jug with Adam Style Decoration

A silver Edward VII, Adam style wine jug, maker MW & Co Ltd London 1901, baluster form with reeded decoration and flared neck. 26 cm high, weight 505gm

Charles Stuart Harris, London, 1895 sterling silver bon bon…

Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dish and Miniature Items

Charles Stuart Harris, London, 1895 sterling silver bon bon dish pierced Adam style, together with miniature milk jug, William Davenport, Birmingham, 1904 and a sterling silver salt cellar, Chester 1896 and a miniature two handle trophy, Birmingham, 1906…

Thomas Graham, London, 1792 George III sterling silver oval…

George III Sterling Silver Salt & Spoons

Thomas Graham, London, 1792 George III sterling silver oval salt Adam style, pierced decoration, four feet, blue glass liner, together with five sterling silver condiment spoons, various dates and makers (6). Height 6 cm width 85 cm weight 163 grams