A pair of ornate Edwardian sterling silver posie vases dated 1902-1903. These attractive 3-7/8" tall sterling silver vases are fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England (one 1902, the other 1903). These vases are plaster filled under the bases and they weigh a total of 127 grams. They have the maker's mark for Saunders & Shepherd Ltd. London...
A lovely pair of imperial Russian spoons, the backs of the bowls decorated with finely engraved scenes depicting portions of the Arsenal and the State Historical Museum on Moscow’s Red Square. The handles are finished in the traditional twist motif. The surfaces are gilt, and the engraving is worked through the gilding in some areas and more lightly in others, allowing a nice contrast of colors within the design...
An ornate 11-1/4" boxed pair of matching sterling silver salad servers, made by Wm. Hutton & Sons of Sheffield, England in 1906. These servers are of heavy construction, and the shanks of the bowls are heavily tooled with an attractive design. The 14-3/4 x 5-1/4" black paper-wrapped box has gold trim, with a fitted satin and velvet interior...
Gorham Sterling Silver Asparagus Server in the "Lancaster" pattern (1897). Length is 9.5" and it weighs 3.7 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
Boxed set of six sterling silver fruit knives, with handles decorated in a detailed Art Nouveau floral pattern. The handles are marked "Sterling". The box is upholstered in dark green moire silk.
Origin: American, circa 1900. Condition: extremely minor wear to handles, plated blades are excellent. Size: 7-1/4" long.
An elegant two-piece English sterling silver serving set. The set is presented in its original fitted box lined with gorgeous royal purple silk and velvet. The spade-like utensil is similar to a typical Victorian tomato server, while the fork is shaped like a tablespoon, but with tines. The set is very versatile and could be used for many contemporary foods...
An elegant LONDON Victorian heavy/solid Sterling Silver Soup Ladle, Shell pattern. With hallmark/markings, maker is Chawner & Co. (George William Adams), Hosier Lane, Smithfiled, LONDON, 1840-1882. L. 13.5", Bowl W. 3.5"
Condition: good overall, some signs of usage on right side of bowl and resting spot on back side of handle. Weight: 352 gr.
Very fine ornate sterling silver server for either fish or ice cream. The handle is covered with a pattern of hibiscus flowers and swirling foliage. The floral element is echoed in the beautifully engraved floral pattern on the blade. The blade is finished off with a very ornate outline. Many American silversmiths did not mark their names until the early 20th century, and the back is marked only "Sterling."
Origin: America, ca. 1885. Condition: excellent, very sharp details, no monogram...
A Sterling Silver Asparagus Fork or Server by the Alvin Corp. of Providence, RI (and bought by Gorham in 1928) in the rare Monterey pattern, produced only in 1895. It is 8.75" in length and has a heavily scripted monogram, possibly "MN". In very good condition.
Antique Indian Hand Crafted Repousse Sterling Silver Tablet.
Description: Wonderful hand made Sterling silver presentation tablet, finely executed repousse work depicting different animal in charging or
hunting position in high relief. It bears initial M and October 15 1902 date. workmanship is absolutely fine. Dimensions: 8 5/8" in length and 4.5" wide. This
item is in excellent condition.
This a Beautifully designed all STERLING SERVING PIECE. This One has a Twisted Handle and measures 9 1/2" in length overall; the Flat Serving portion measures 4 5/8" X 1 3/8". Made by SHIEBLER the well known and sought after SILVER MAKER ca. 1880 to 1900. In EXCELLENT Condition... jpgs give MORE info
Wonderful pair of Hubley cast iron paperweights in the form of African-American children. The little girl wears a yellow jumper over a white blouse and the little boy wears yellow pants and a white shirt. This is the only pair of black memorabilia iron paperweights we’ve seen.
Origin: America, ca 1920. Condition: very good, expected paint wear on high spots. Size: 1-3/8” tall.
Painted cast iron horsehead nameplate by Hubley, intended for use on a stable door, probably at a racetrack or horse farm. Two screws are meant to hold an engraved nameplate to the horseshoe. This would make a great name plate on the front door of a home.
Origin: America, c. 1920. Condition: excellent, less than 5% paint loss. Size: 8" x 4" x 3" deep.
Elegant Edwardian cranberry glass vase with pierced sterling silver mounts by Galt & Bro. The piercings are fan-shaped and the rim has a bound reed motif. The cranberry glass insert flares slightly toward the upper rim and is accented with simple cutting. The base is marked "Galt & Bro." (Washington, DC, 1892-1934).
Origin: America, ca 1910. Condition: excellent, no dings, chips or cracks. Size: 8" tall.
A pair of English Georgian period sterling silver footed salt cellars or dishes, fully hallmarked for London, England 1743-4. This antique pair of 2-1/2" diameter salt stands or dips are 1-1/2" high, and they have three hoof design feet. These salt dips have a maker's mark for George Wickes (later to become Garrard) and they have an original RSH monogram on the bottoms...
A Fine Georgian Sterling Silver Stuffing or Serving Spoon; Assayed in London, 1809 and by George Wintle. The length is 12.25" and it weighs 3.2 Troy ounces. Condition is excellent.
A Fine Arts & Crafts Copper Silent Butler from the workshops of Dirk Van Erp in San Francisco. Applied decorative initials "E G W".
Measures about 7 1/4" across, about 10 1/2" to end of handle and weighs over 1 1/2 pounds. Very good condition, with some verdigris near the loop handle. Signed on bottom as shown. Nice example.
Very nice set of 11 sterling silver cocktail or seafood forks in Gorham’s 1899 “Cambridge” pattern. This was one of Gorham’s most popular late Victorian patterns. The handles are encrusted in a decoration of wild roses with gadrooned edges. The backs are marked with an older Gorham hallmark and the patent date, indicating that these are early.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, no monograms, sharp details. Size: 5-3/8” long. Weight: 145.0 grams.
A handsome Victorian bronze pen tray with a native American motif. One end of the tray has a very detailed representation of an Indian wearing a feathered headdress and various jewelry. The tray itself has a wonderful relief scene depicting an encampment. A group of warriors are gathered around a fire smoking a pipe and wearing feathered bonnets and loincloths. Teepees are in the background, along with a number of palm trees...
Elegant and fine work by Robert Hennell of London, hallmarks of 1791 with Georgian head, the silver with reticulated cut outs and fine line engraving, armorial figure of animal, original cobalt blue glass liner.
Measures 3 3/8" x 2 1/8", x 2 1/8" high.
Robert Hennell (British 1741-1811) was one of the renowned members of his family known for very fine silversmith expertise in London, and his works are in major museums and collections throughout the world.
Condition is very good, the silver is...
An Edwardian sterling silver stand up picture frame. This fine hand engraved 9 x 6-3/4" standup picture frame dates to around 1910 and this oval frame has ball feet, a brass support foot (patented May 19, 1908) and the original plush insert...
A fun pressed brass picture frame in the form of an early automobile. The frame is cleverly designed with vanishing point perspective to appear three dimensional. Apparently, it was originally a desk calendar and the original calendar inserts from 1907 have been used as a backing for the current photograph.
Origin: America, 1907. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 3-1/8” x 2-3/8”.
Matching set of art nouveau dresser jar and hair receiver with sterling silver tops. In excellent condition and never monogrammed, they each measure 5" across, 4.75" high. Dates early 20th c. Can be sold separately at $175 each.
An Impressive Brass Inkstand with a Mythological Figure, probably a stylized Griffin (head, beak and wings of an eagle, the body of a lion). Dimensions; 8" square, 11" to handles, 5.5" high. Circa 1860-1875 and in excellent condition.
A boxed set of sterling silver demitasse spoons by Paye & Baker. The set comprises two each of three different floral themes, all worked in the same intaglio style with glossy flowers and foliage against a stippled background. Two of the spoons are decorated with a pattern of wild roses, two with morning glories and two with pansies. The edges of the stems and handles are shaped to match the patterns. The bowls are finished with matte gilding...
Art Nouveau-style copper holder formed as a nymph emerging from a tree trunk, ht. 7 in. Good condition.
Late 19th C sterling silver Art Nouveau floral match safe Vesta with two lizards embossed on each side of the lid. There is a very tiny crack at the top backside near the hinge. It does not compromise integrity of this piece. Marked STERLING inside lip. Measures 2.75" x 1.5"
A pair of scrolling cast bronze chenet with good chasing. The iron backbars are probably replacements. Approximately 12 inches tall, 11 inches across (each one) and with backbars about 16 inches deep.
The condition is excellent without any losses. Could really shine if that is the desired finish.
A nicely detailed pierced Rococo Revival boat with exceptionally detailed swags, flowers, and cross hatching for a formal setting. The shape mimics a boat and may have once had a liner. Condition is very good with no material defects. Underside is marked Depose 800, which in normal circumstances might be French, but we believe that the crown and possibly crescent to its left indicates a German article, dating c. 1890-1910. Another mark appears to the right of 800 - a spoked wheel and star.
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A beautiful pair of scissor shaped sugar nips or tongs, with shell bowls. Silver, probably Irish, Rococo style, late 18th century. Unmarked, like many early sugar nips. Width "6¼/ 16 cm, weight 67 grams. Condition: the joint is somewhat unsteady and apparently these sugar nips have never been restored.
A Sterling Silver Vegetable or Pudding Spoon by Gorham in the Marie Antionette Pattern (1890), with a Gold Wash Bowl. Dimensions; 9", 3.5 ounces; bowl 4" x 2.5". Excellent condition.
American sterling silver mounted brown leather jewel box, depicting six cherubs, bearing silver marks, from mid to late 19th century period.Size; Length of box is 4 1/2 inches. Condition Report; Age wear to the lid's leather.
Unusual Antique Russian 875 silver sugar tongs. Stepped and rectilinear frame; jaws trapezoidal with raised diaper interior. Marked. Condition: Taut and functional.
Dimensions: H 5 1/2 x W 3/4 in. Weight: 2.5 troy ounces. #BR772
Elegant crystal trivet with a sterling silver overlay in an orchid pattern. The piercing of the silver is highlighted with engraved details. The center has a silver reserve that was never monogrammed. The side is hallmarked by Webster Silver Co. This trivet is in the harder to find large size.
Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks. Size: 8” diameter.
A very good sterling silver wine bottle or decanter coaster by Gorham. The flared lip is heavily decorated with a floral scrolled border in the Rococo style. The repousse decoration is finely done. The bottom of the coaster is fully hallmarked with one of the older Gorham hallmarks, the design copyright date 1889, the pattern number 325 and the date symbol for 1891.
Origin: America, 1891. Condition: excellent, one pinpoint ding visible on very close inspection, no monogram. Size: 6-3/4" d...
This is a wonderful silver cigarette case with delicately engraved motif on the front and back panel, with small presentation mark engraved on the upper left
side of back panel. Inside it is hallmarked and according to my reading this case is from city of Chester, England manufactured in 1841, keep in mind
this is my interpretation.
Size: The case Measurements are 3 1/4"L X 2 5/8"W.
Condition: The case is in fairly good condition and due to its age it only has a few dings and cigarette re...