Pair of Midcentury Modern sterling silver 2-light candelabra. Designed by Alphonse La Paglia (d. 1953) for International Silver Co. in Meriden, Conn. Two arms, each comprising two open quadrilateral scrolls inset at center with volute scroll terminating in buds overhanging sides. Each arm terminates in socket. Sockets tall and tapering with wide flat rim and stylized leaves and beads at bottom. Arms mounted to raised foot with knop comprising alternating rings and beads...

American Colonial sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany in New York, ca 1965. Bowl has curved sides and straight circular foot. Spare historic design that works equally well in Modern interiors. Hallmark includes pattern no. 19750 and phrase: Reproduction / Original by / Joseph Conyers / Boston / about 1700. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x D 9 in. Weight: 22.5 troy ounces. #BQ855

A delightful mid-century modern jigger by Reed & Barton. The figurine of the town drunk has a 1920’s feel, but the interior green enamel identifies the jigger as part of Reed & Barton’s “Color-Clad” line designed by John Prip and introduced in 1961. The bottom is marked “Reed & Barton 2oz” and has the pattern number “260.”

• Origin: America, ca. 1961
• Condition: excellent, no plating wear or enamel damage
• Dimensions: 2-7/16” tall

Midcentury Modern sterling silver serving plate. Made by International Silver Co. in Meriden, Conn. Round with shallow integral well. Short and spread foot. Stark and functional. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. AH6269L. Very good condition.

Large dimensions: H 1 1/4 x D 13 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 46 troy ounces. #BW134

A set of 3 Lars Knudsen Danish Modern brass candlesticks. These stylish vintage 1960s Danish Modern brass candlesticks are simple and classy and their heights are 5-1/8", 6-1/4" and 7-1/2". They each have the Lars Knudsen Made in Denmark stickers, and this set of three is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. We have left them unpolished and they have a nice old patina...

A vintage mid century modernist cup or goblet by William Spratling in Ebony with sterling balls around a sterling base and sterling inlaid disks.

Measures 4 5/8" high and 2 1/4" across. Marked with William Spratling Taxco Mexico around the conjoined Script 'WS'. This mark was used between 1951-67.

In fine condition, has some tarnish .

Fine Spratling design.

Set of 4 sterling silver figures of Bacchus. Made by Buccellati in Italy. A young Bacchus prances and gambols. One figure holds a grapevine. Another holds a large ivy leaf. The other two manipulate drapery. The infant deity, in all his manifestations, is buck naked apart from the artfully posed waistbands. Soft bottoms and stubby legs are on view. An attractive decoration for the wine cellar.

Dimensions: Tallest: H 7 ¼ x W 1 ¾ x D 3 in. Shortest: H 5 ¾ x W 2 ½ x D 3 in...

Lino Sabattini silver plated serving implement

Italy

20th century

13 3/4" x 3"

Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches

Marked Sabattini

American Colonial sterling silver bowl. Retailed by Georg Jensen USA in New York. Revere form with Tapering sides, flared rim, and curved bottom; stepped foot. Traditional form with lots of room for engraving. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp, no. 408, and phrase “P Revere / Reproduction”. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x D 9 in. Weight: 26 troy ounces. #BX242

A modernist sterling silver graduated jigger by Tiffany marked off in half-ounce increments. This design, created in 1939 at the height of Tiffany’s Art Deco period, remained popular through the ensuing mid-century years. The bottom is marked “Tiffany & Co. Sterling” and has the date mark for 1955-65...

This cast iron "Sunbonnet Sue" or " Dolly Dimple" door stop / bank/ paperweight/ was made by Hubley (Catalogue # 150). It was designed by Grace G. Drayton. It is 7 1/2" tall. The diameter of the base is 3 1/4".

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The vintage and antique items I offer have had a long and historical life and can show age, or character, depending on your point of view...

Classical sterling silver trophy cup. Traditional amphora urn with high-looping side handles and stepped and raised foot. Cover domed with engraved bands and acorn finial. A nice cup with lots of room for engraving. Marked “Sterling / By / Fina”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 12 x W 8 x D 5 1/8 in. Weight: 28.5 troy ounces #BT261

Gorgeous silver plate gravy boat by Christofle of France, fashioned after the Empire Period of Napoleon, named Malmaison after his home in France, large size with attached underplate, mid 20th century. Measures 9" x 5 3/4" x 6" high. The hallmark indicates that the piece was made between 1935 and 1983, and has the Coll Gallia impressed mark as well. Like all Christofle wares, the details are very refined, the forms are beautiful and the quality is superb...

A vintage mid century modernist dish by William Spratling with four Rosewood feet.

Measures 1 1/8" high and 3 5/8" across. Marked with the conjoined Script 'WS' and Eagle #63. These were the marks used between 1965-67. In good condition, has some tarnish and very minor dings to the body that can mostly be seen from the underside. There are some minor crimps to some of the edges. The wood feet are in very nice condition.

Fine Spratling design.

A pair of vintage Birks sterling silver 3-1/8" tall engraved candlesticks. Each is stamped BIRKS STERLING on the bottom foot rim and they have later applied felt. They are in excellent condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked shipping for one pair to the U.S...

Six Normandie sterling silver goblets. Made by Wallace in Wallingford, Conn. Each: Tapering bowl with curved bottom; cylindrical stem on gently raised foot. Dense floral border with pendants. Bowl interior gilt. A nice set in a fresh and pretty pattern. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 116.

Dimensions: H 6 3/4 x D 3 5/8 in. Total weight: 34 troy ounces. #BZ539

A classic sterling silver jigger by Kirk & Son. The simple shape is accented with a gently flared lip and beautiful gilding. The bottom is stamped with the Kirk hallmark used from 1932.

• Origin: America, ca 1960
• Condition: excellent, no dings, gilding complete intact
• Dimensions: 1-15/16” tall
• Weight: 32.9 grams

Classic Midcentury Modern sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. In form of abstract calla lily with asymmetrical mouth and irregular seam. Raised round foot. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, postwar pattern no. 23425, and director’s letter L (1956-ca 1965). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 12 1/8 x W 6 x D 4 1/2 in. Weight: 17.7 troy ounces. #BZ424

Being offered is a circa 1955 sterling silver serving set by Sanborns, of Mexico City, Mexico, handwrought heavy gauge silver pie server and serving fork decorated with engraved aztec roses and stylized motifs on the handles. Dimensions: 10 1/2 inches long by 2 3/4 inches wide. Weapon like weight 8 ozs. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.

Wonderful and unusual handmade mosaic tiled tray highlighted by brass insets in a brass tray showing a Mayan warrior profile by SALVADOR TERAN, c.1950's, Mexico. Measures 23" long by 8" wide and is quite heavy. Has original hanger on back for wall. Gorgeous rich red, black, and white Mayan profile highlighted with 3 brass insets set in a brass tray. Signed "SALVADOR HANDWROUGHT HECHO EN MEXICO 409" and in excellent condition. Fabulous piece!......$30 for insured US shipping.

Fine Donald Deskey for Ward Bennett Andirons. Iron and brass measuring about 15 /2" tall, 7 1/2" wide, and 17 1/2" deep. Great mid-century modern design.

Being offered are a rare circa 1956 pair of sterling silver and wood candlesticks by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Pair of handcrafted candlesticks with a modernistic, geometric inverted silver & carved wood conical form. Dimensions: 4 inches tall by 3 inches diameter. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Another example of Spratling’s brilliant design and construction.

A Birks Saxon sterling silver baby spoon and fork set...

Rare blue tile and brass footed pitcher of Mayan figure design by Salvador Teran, Mexico, c.1955. Handwrought and very heavy weight, the brass pitcher has a band of blue tiles going down the handle and around the center of the body with 6 brass Mayan figures. Measures 7" high by 5 1/4" diameter and is signed "HANDWROUGHT SALVADOR HECHO EN MEXICO 433". Excellent condition with 2 tiny dents and great patina.....$25 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.

Set of 6 Midcentury Modern sterling silver seafood scallop shell plates. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Straight and tiered flutes, scalloped rim, and 2 ball supports. The hard-to-find size for the new era of small dinner parties. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 42677. Four have date codes from 1940s and ’50s. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x W 6 x D 6 in. Total weight: 31 troy ounces. #BY776

Handwrought brass and tile cup of swimming mermaid by Salvador Teran, Mexico, c.1955. Design has red, black, brown, and white tiles on a blue tile background of swimming mermaid in the sea. Measures 3" tall by 3" diamter. Signed "SALVADOR HECHO EN MEXICO HANDWROUGHT 427" and is in excellent condition. Wonderful gem with Salvador modernist design..........$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.

Art Nouveau sterling silver bowl. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Round and tapering with flared rim set in open tendril support on round and stepped foot. Hand hammered with nice shimmer. This design illustrated in: Drucker, Georg Jensen, 1997, p. 213. Fully marked including postwar maker’s stamp and no. 17B. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x D 5 3/4 in. Weight: 10 troy ounces. #BW304

Rebajes modernist copper wall sculptures

Rare, large and handmade

14" long x 10" across

Marked Rebajes

Very good vintage condition with minor age related patina

A sterling napkin ring fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1953. This 1-7/8" x 1-1/4" napkin ring is 3/4" wide, in the shape of an oval race track, and it has an E monogram. It has a B&CO. maker's mark for W.I. Broadway & Co., it weighs 10.7 grams, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight s...

Copper Pin Tray made by Rebajes. Tray measures 3 1/2 inches (8.9 cm) in diameter. The overall condition is fair, as the tray is "out of round" and has some stains and marks. Signed Rebajes. circa 1950's

A Rogers silver plate covered round sauce or small soup tureen circa 1950s - perfect for your next dinner party. It stands 7-1/2" high and it measures 7-5/8" across. It is stamped WM.A. ROGERS S.P. COPPER LEAD MTS 9102 and it has an etched ID number with initials above the Rogers planchet. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or ant...

Sterling tablespoon by Hans Hansen, Denmark, c.1950's. It is signed "HANS HANSEN(in script) STERLING DENMARK" and is in excellent condition. Spoon measures 5 9/16" long and has simple Scandinavian design features.....$10 USA for insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.

3 metal and wood modernist sculptures, by abstract painter JAMES KUO,c.1950's..... #1-FEMALE FIGURE of applied copper and brass on rich walnut plaque. Measures 6 1/2" by 4" by 1/2" thick. Verdegris patina on copper has partially formed - all original and in excellent condition. $200($9 for insured USA shipping).................................. #2 - TRUMPET of applied silver and copper on rich walnut plaque. Measures 4 3/4" by 4" by 1/4" thick. Silver piece(middle) missing(see photo #4). Becam...

Th is is an Exceptional REED and BARTON STERLING TRAY. This Rectangular Tray measures 8" X 11" X 2 1/4" in depth; furthermore, the Sides ascend to 2" in the Center. Featuring the FLUTED EDGES and made with HEAVY STERLING, the Condition is Excellent. Rescued from a Maryland Estate and Circa 1950's, this Tray will Not disappoint.

Ca 1950 Arts and Crafts style candlesticks marked Hecho en Mexico. The base on one has two small bumps. 3-3/4" x 2-1/4"

Incredible brass foot with clamp to hold a candle, ht. 4 1/2. Condition Report: Good condition.