William Spratling Sterling Silver Sunburst Candle Sconces c. 1950's
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All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1455730
A classic mid-century bell-shaped sterling silver double jigger. This example is a little taller than some, lending a more elegant appearance. The neck is stamped “Web-Sterling.”
  • Origin: America, ca. 1960
  • Condition: excellent, no monograms or dings
  • Height: 4-3/8”
  • Weight: 49.2 grams
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #85924 (stock #10-2-067)
Peruvian silver 925 wall plate finely crafted. Central panel engraved with Peruvian insignia. It has a lovely design around the edges. The back of the plate contains a hanger for wall hanging. Circa 1950.
Diameter: 6.65" (approx. 17 cms.)
The color shown is a reflection of the light. This wall plate is made of sterling silver.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #1338393
A witty cocktail pick holder in the form of a marching drum. The drum is made of aluminum and is finished with a sort of rubberized coating and real string to mimic the rope ties on an old-fashioned drum. The ten picks have colorful ball finials.

Origin: France, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 3-7/8" tall.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1312616
An unusual mid-Century Taxco version of the classis sterling silver thimble jigger. Like most Mexican silver of the era, this piece has tremendous weight and a simple charm. The rim is engraved “Just A Thimbleful 1-1/4”. The bottom bears the hallmark of A. Dominguez and the Eagle stamp used in the late 1950s.

Origin: Mexico, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent, no dings. Dimensions: 1-11/16” tall. Weight: 41.4 gr.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #1397435 (stock #100)
This Fazzoletto bowl utilizes the filigrana a retortoli technique, used in Murano since the 16th century; jade green and lattimo "netted" vertical canes produce this elegant coloring. Venini's fazzoletto design is documented in numerous books, most recently in "Paulo Venini and His Furnace" by Marino Barovier and Carla Sunego, P.131. Made in the 1950's, this beauty is 4"hx5"w and in excellent condition
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1412858
A handsome mid-century sterling silver gavel-style double jigger with a turned ebony handle. Gavel jiggers are usually in a more traditional style, but the plain lines of the silver and relatively simple handle give this example a nice mid-century modernist feel. The jigger is marked by Boardman, a silversmith who sold under their own mark and also manufactured barware for Cartier's New York store.
  • Origin: America, ca...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1369339
A Tiffany & Co. sterling silver figural jigger in the form of an 18th century Colonial tankard. The jigger measures 1-1/2 ounces. The bottom is marked "Tiffany & Co./2419/Sterling."

Origin: America, ca. 1950

Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms

Dimensions: 1-7/8" tall

Weight: 41.0 grams.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1479381
This handwrought silver box was designed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling in the 1950's. The box measures 3 1/2" X 2 5/8" and is 1" high & weighs 178 grams. The lid is inlaid with panels of rich brown & yellow shell held in place by sterling silver rivets. The box is in beautiful condition & fully hallmarked. This design is pictured on p. 49 of SPRATLING SILVER by Cederwall & Riney, on Phyllis Goddard's site spratlingsilver.com and in her book SPRATLING SILVER: A FIELD GUIDE...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1960 item #125096 (stock #135)
A Porcelain Handle Magnifying Glass with a Blue and White Floral Handle; 20th century, 8.5" long.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1455336
A vintage sterling silver figural jigger by Gorham, the sides marked off with enameled stoplights in green, yellow and red, meant to signify “go,” “caution,” and “stop.” Each light corresponds to the 1, 2-1/2 and 3-1/2 ounce markings on the jigger’s bottom. The bottom is hallmarked by Gorham.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1950
  • Condition: excellent, one pinpoint underneath the bottom edge
  • Dimensions: 2-7/16” tall
  • Weight: 51.2 grams
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #1187363 (stock #086)
Sleek modern designed amethyst sommerso candle holders with carved surface texture, incisio, by Paolo Venini are 10" tall and in excellent condition. The bases have the 3 line acid stamp vinini murano italia.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #334082
Very nice set of eight sterling silver cocktail picks with rooster finials brightly decorated in translucent basse-taille enamels. The engraved decoration underneath the enamel lends realistic feathery details to the roosters. The exposed areas of silver are gilt. The backs are marked "925S Norway Sterling."

Origin: Norway, ca 1950. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage. Size: 3-13/16" long. Weight: 29.5 grams.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1960 item #1336106
If you don't collect Jadeite, this one might get you started. It is provocative and unique among Jadeite wares, featuring a voluptuous nude female figure on each of the 3 sides of the vase. Good condition with original base punch hole intact. The main defect is 2 parallel small tight cracks about 2 millimeters. There is also some faint discoloration around this condition. Dimension: 8 1/2" tall
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1960 item #794510 (stock #0029)
This a Chinese Blue & white traditional painting of landscape, there are lines of calligraphy and date written as 1926,artist unknown, more of from anonymous artist or studio workshop painting from Chu San for decorative art, condition intact....please ask for more photos. Thank you
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Coin : Pre 1960 item #67692 (stock #2-2-062)
Vintage tray hand-made with silver Guatemalan coins, dates between years 1932-1945. Circa 1950.
Dimensions: 4.72" (12 cm) X 4.52" (11.5 cm)
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1960 item #1450434 (stock #T48A)
This porcelain figural group was produced in Germany by Hutschenreuther in the 1950s. The modeler’s name, K. Tutter, is impressed into the base. The figurine is 7 inches tall and 6 inches wide. Tutter’s work is recognizable by his attention to detail and the sweet faces he gives to his subjects. This pair of parakeets look so adorable together. The yellow parakeet is grooming the blue one. They are so life-like and actually life size. The coloring is brilliant and realistic...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1434554
A vintage sterling silver figural jigger by Gorham, the sides marked off with enameled stoplights in green, yellow and red, meant to signify “go,” “caution,” and “stop.” Each light corresponds to the 1, 2-1/2 and 3-1/2 ounce markings on the jigger’s bottom. The bottom is hallmarked by Gorham.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1950
  • Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms
  • Dimensions: 2-7/16” tall
  • Weight: 53.1 grams
  • All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #837430 (stock #gam-111)
    "Era of Cocktail Hour" vintage sterling silver shot glass jigger barware featuring two dapper top hat and tux clad gentlemen inside glass liner; American, circa 1930, hallmarked, STERLING by BOARDMAN and 214. Size: 2 1/4" Very good vintage condition, minor watermarks inside rim.