For over 100 years, W.J. Sanders has produced and restored gold, silver and other metalware and is Australia's last traditional manufacturing silversmith. Based in Marrackville, Sydney, the company has been in business since 1911.

The company was founded by William James Sanders, who had trained as a silversmith in Birmingham, England before emigrating to Australia in 1894. In 1911, Sanders opened his own workshop in Sydney, where he produced high-quality silverware, including tea sets, trays, and cutlery. The company quickly gained a reputation for its craftsmanship and attention to detail, and it became one of the leading silversmiths in Australia.

During World War II, W. J. Sanders & Co. produced a range of items for the war effort, including aircraft parts and munitions. After the war, the company returned to producing silverware and expanded its range to include trophies and presentation pieces for sporting events and corporate more...

43 items found:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

George V gilt sterling silver gem set chalice, hallmarked…

George V gilt sterling silver gem set chalice, hallmarked Dublin, 1932, Lg (Larry Gunning), in the Gothic style in 24ct gold plated sterling silver, the calix featuring six round and six drop shaped amethyst stones amongst Celtic style knot borders, set…

An Australian sterling silver tea and coffee set by Sanders,…

An Australian sterling silver tea and coffee set by Sanders, William James Sanders (1885-1946), early 20th century, the Georgian style heavy gauge five-piece tea & coffee set, comprising tea pot, coffee pot, hot water jug, twin-handled sugar basin and…

Quintessential sterling silver salver, a George II, traditional…

George II Sterling Silver Salver by James Sanders, 1738

Quintessential sterling silver salver, a George II, traditional salver with pie crust edging, three hooved and shod feet and a central armorial crest. By James Sanders London 1738. Diameter: 26 cm. Weight: 269.2 grams.

An Australian sterling silver chalice by W. J. Sanders, Sydney,…

Australian Sterling Silver Chalice with Engraved Cross and 'Singleton'

An Australian sterling silver chalice by W. J. Sanders, Sydney, engraved with a cross and 'Singleton', height 19 cm, Wt 287g

W.J. Sanders and Co, 925 silver mug, looped handle with clover…

Sydney Silver Smith's Clover-Handled 925 Silver Mug

W.J. Sanders and Co, 925 silver mug, looped handle with clover detailing by Sydney Australia silver smith, stamped 925 Stg with monogram

Australian sterling silver tankard, marked 925, W.J.S (W.J.…

Australian Sterling Silver Tankard, W.J. Sanders, 925 Marked

Australian sterling silver tankard, marked 925, W.J.S (W.J.Sanders), of slightly tapered form, with scroll handle, on a stepped circular foot, total weight 403gm, height 12.5 cm

Set of six Australian sterling silver shot glasses by W.J…

Australian Sterling Silver Shot Glasses Set

Set of six Australian sterling silver shot glasses by W.J Sanders, of tapering form, with ribbed decoration and circular foot, total weight 351gm, height 5.5 cm (6)

Twelve sterling silver 'Advance Australia' coat of arms…

Sterling Silver 'Advance Australia' Coat of Arms Spoons

Twelve sterling silver 'Advance Australia' coat of arms demitasse spoons in the manner of W.J Sanders, 1908-1912 period, unmarked, X ray tested as sterling, in two known Sanders neoclassical designs, five spoons with beaded twist and scroll stems, seven…

A boxed set of sterling silver teaspoons by W J Sanders,…

Australian-themed Sterling Silver Teaspoons by WJ Sanders

A boxed set of sterling silver teaspoons by W J Sanders, retailed by Prouds Ltd, corner of Pitt and King Street, Sydney. With boomerang and kookaburra/kangaroo finials, in original fitted box, stamped 'Proud/925'.

Vintage Australian sterling silver teapot by W J Sanders,…

Australian Sterling Silver Teapot by W J Sanders

Vintage Australian sterling silver teapot by W J Sanders, Sydney, marked: 'WJS/925/STG,' with composition handle and finial to lid, height 13.5 cm, weight 545grams

Australian sterling silver twin handled trophy cup hallmarked,…

Sterling Silver Golf Trophy Cup, 1946

Australian sterling silver twin handled trophy cup hallmarked, by Wj Sanders, of urn form with twin scroll handles, inscribed 'Killara golf Club//Springdale Cup//1946//D.G.Molesworth//168-24-144,' on a stepped circular foot, total weight 73gm, height 17 cm

Australian silver cloche / meat cover, stamped WJS 925 STG,…

Australian Silver Meat Cover by W.J. Sanders

Australian silver cloche / meat cover, stamped WJS 925 STG, maker: W.J. Sanders, 39 cm x 29 cm, 20 cm high & 1360g

Hallmarked sterling silver twin handled trophy presented by…

Colonel Sanders' Squash Championship Trophy

Hallmarked sterling silver twin handled trophy presented by Colonel Sanders in the classic twin handled shape and graduated base, marked 'Squash Raquets Championship, Nyasaland presented by Colonel Sanders, hallmarked Birmingham circa 1924 by Henry…

Australian sterling silver tankard, W.J. Sanders (1885-1946),…

Australian Sterling Silver Tankard by W.J. Sanders (1885-1946)

Australian sterling silver tankard, W.J. Sanders (1885-1946), Sydney, Australia circa 1914-1942

A pair of German 800 silver salt cellars, with glass inlay,…

German Silver Salt Cellars and Sterling Silver Pepper Shaker Set

A pair of German 800 silver salt cellars, with glass inlay, embossed design, raised on tripod feet, with gilt interior and spoon (39g). A sterling silver pepper shaker, with blue glass inlay, circular shaped, with a matching mustard pot and spoons,…

Australian silver christening cup & napkin ring marked for W.J…

Monogrammed Australian Silver Christening Cup and Napkin Ring Set

Australian silver christening cup & napkin ring marked for W.J Sanders, each monogrammed. (Weight 124grams approx

Australian sterling silver tray with Australian hallmark, maker:…

Australian Sterling Silver Tray with Rose Decoration

Australian sterling silver tray with Australian hallmark, maker: W.J.Sanders, with in relief rose decoration to the edges, 1075 grams

George II sterling silver sauce boat, with open 'C' scroll…

George II Sterling Silver Sauce Boat with Armorial Engraving

George II sterling silver sauce boat, with open 'C' scroll handle, shaped rim & hoof feet, engraved with probably period armorial, London c1740, maker Joseph Sanders, purchased J.H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd, London

A George III sterling silver baluster coffee pot by John…

Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot with Engraved Coat of Arms

A George III sterling silver baluster coffee pot by John Sanders, London 1766, with gadrooned rim, wrythen finial and contemporary engraved coat of arms, 26 cm high, 725 grams

A pair of W. J Sanders Australian sterling silver napkin rings,…

W.J Sanders Sterling Silver Napkin Rings (51g)

A pair of W. J Sanders Australian sterling silver napkin rings, Wt. 51 g

A set of four W J Sanders Australian sterling silver egg cups,…

Set of 4 W J Sanders Sterling Silver Egg Cups

A set of four W J Sanders Australian sterling silver egg cups, one unmarked, Wt 131 g

Two pairs of Australian sterling silver salt and pepper pots,…

Australian Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Pots

Two pairs of Australian sterling silver salt and pepper pots, early 20th century, with maker's marks for Wj Sanders, the tapering tri-footed pots with flaring edged rims and domed caps, hallmarked to body. Silver weight 212gr. Height 9.5 cm and smaller

Australian sterling silver tray by W.J. Sanders having…

Retirement Gift Tray for Dudley Beresford Lewington, 1954

Australian sterling silver tray by W.J. Sanders having scalloped edges & floral bands, engraved 'Presented to Dudley Beresford Lewington Esq By His Colleagues As a Token of Esteem, on His Retirement As Chairman of Directors of British Tobacco Company…

Two matching boxed sets of six gilded sterling silver teaspoons…

Gilded Sterling Silver Teaspoons and Demi-Tasse Spoons Set

Two matching boxed sets of six gilded sterling silver teaspoons and demi-tasse spoons 20th century Australian, marked Wjs sterling for Wj Sanders. The spoons all with threaded tapering stems and scrolled finials; hallmarked to stems. Total weight 102gr.…

Australian silver toast rack - W.J. Sanders

Australian Silver Toast Rack by W.J. Sanders

Australian silver toast rack - W.J. Sanders

Pair of Australian silver bon bon dishes inset with Canberra…

Australian silver bon bon dishes with Canberra florins

Pair of Australian silver bon bon dishes inset with Canberra florins, by W.J. Sanders

Sterling silver teapot and matching water jug, by W.J. Sanders…

W.J. Sanders' Sterling Silver Teapot and Water Jug Set

Sterling silver teapot and matching water jug, by W.J. Sanders (Australian)

An Sanders Australian silver feeding spoon

Australian Silver Feeding Spoon by Sanders

An Sanders Australian silver feeding spoon

An Australian silver round-lidded pill box with armorial made…

Australian Armorial Silver Pill Box by W.J. Sanders

An Australian silver round-lidded pill box with armorial made by W.J. Sanders, retailed Angus & Coote

W. J. Sanders cased sterling commemorative naval toddy measure

Sterling Naval Todd Measure by W. J. Sanders

W. J. Sanders cased sterling commemorative naval toddy measure

A W.J. Sanders sterling silver cup inscribed 'Presented to Ian…

Sydney Attack Commemorative Cup

A W.J. Sanders sterling silver cup inscribed 'Presented to Ian Allen Thompson, By the Wardroom Officers of PWSS Sydney, 28/06/1942' Presented by officers port war signal station, Sydney after the attack on Sydney by the Japanese midget submarines

A W.J. Sanders sterling silver trophy cup retailed by Hardy…

Hardy Bros. Sterling Silver Golf Trophy Cup, 1938

A W.J. Sanders sterling silver trophy cup retailed by Hardy Bros. Engraved 'The Australian Golf Club Presidents Associates Cup, Won By Miss E. Cameron, 1938' 130g

Three Australian silver serviette rings; Apex, David Jones Ltd.,…

Australian Silver Serviette Rings Set (3)

Three Australian silver serviette rings; Apex, David Jones Ltd., and W.J.Sanders. (3)

A pair of Australian silver salt and pepper shakers; W.J.…

Australian silver salt & pepper shakers by W.J. Sanders

A pair of Australian silver salt and pepper shakers; W.J.Sanders. Height 13 cm.

Pair of Australian silver salt &, #38, pepper shakers marked…

Australian AJS Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers with Marks

Pair of Australian silver salt &, #38, pepper shakers marked AJS for Sanders of Sydney, 925 Elephant head, and Stg.

Three sterling silver napkin rings, two hallmarked 1915,…

1915 Australian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set

Three sterling silver napkin rings, two hallmarked 1915, Australian maker W.J.Sanders, together with one other

Two Australian sterling silver napkin rings, Sanders & David…

Australian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, Sanders & David Jones

Two Australian sterling silver napkin rings, Sanders & David Jones, one marked W.J.S. & the other D.J.Ltd & both marked '925' 'Stg', weight 50g

West Australian Trotting Association 'Mt. Eden Mile 1972'…

1972 W.A.T.A. Mt. Eden Mile Silver Cup Replica

West Australian Trotting Association 'Mt. Eden Mile 1972' silver cup a sterling silver trotting cup 'W.A.T.A. Mt, Eden Mile 1972 (replica) Donated by W.A. Newspapers Ltd.' mounted on wooden stand. The cup is stamped 925 'WJS' and made by William J Sanders…

A four piece sterling silver tea and coffee set by WJ Sanders,…

WJ Sanders Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set

A four piece sterling silver tea and coffee set by WJ Sanders, Sydney.

An Australian silver parcel-gilt chalice, with cup-shape bowl,…

Australian silver chalice with crown of thorns engraving

An Australian silver parcel-gilt chalice, with cup-shape bowl, knopped column and trumpet foot, the bowl and foot engraved with a crown of thorns; W.J. Sanders & Co., Sydney. Ht 19.5 cm. Wt approx 520g.

Australian sterling silver napkin ring maker W J S (W.J Sanders)

W.J Sanders: Australian Sterling Silver Napkin Ring Maker

Australian sterling silver napkin ring maker W J S (W.J Sanders)

Vintage Australian sterling silver trophy cup by W. J. Sanders,…

Australian Sterling Silver Trophy Cup by W.J. Sanders

Vintage Australian sterling silver trophy cup by W. J. Sanders, for Fairfax & Roberts, 12.5 cm high

An Australian silver parcel-gilt chalice, with cup-shape bowl,…

Australian Silver Chalice with Crown of Thorns Engraving

An Australian silver parcel-gilt chalice, with cup-shape bowl, knopped column and trumpet foot, the bowl and foot engraved with a crown of thorns; W.J. Sanders & Co., Sydney. Height 19.5 cm. Wt approx 520g