All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1340628 (stock #MM325)
A modernist pair of Sterling Silver salt and pepper shakers by Rancho Alegre. Main portion is in a brushed texture contrasting with the bottom disks which are shiny and smooth. The very top parts are shiny also. Measure 3" tall and 1 1/2" across the bottom. Signed Rancho Alegre, Sterling, Taxco and 925. Also signed N. Giles on the bottom of one, probably for the designer. Nice condition with some minor tarnish. Pre eagle, 1948. Fine Mid Century feel.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1216517
This is black American spoon handle is embossed black boy ( Johnnie Griffin) at finial holding enameled watermellon. Enameled black mammy holding an enameled basket on her head.

Hallmark: Sterling with an "S" for Shepard & Sterling.

Bowl is marked Charleston, S. C.

The spoon is 5 5/8" in length.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1485985 (stock #RM10145)
Period Pieces
$59.00
This pretty crystal and sterling silver perfume bottle has a partial mark for Sterling (and it tests as sterling), and another partial mark: “…AXCO” for TAXCO. It measures 2” x 1-1/3”, and is in excellent condition. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! Shipping, handling & insurance within the USA included.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1950 item #633012
A very handsomely decorated set of 12 sterling silver demitasse spoons. The handles are finely decorated with a cast and pierced stylized bellflower. The swirling character of the finial design nicely contrasts with the more angular line of the lower handles and the oval bowls. The backs are fully marked with Swedish hallmarks for 830 silver, including the town mark for Norberg.

Origin: Sweden, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent, all original, no monograms. Size: 4-1/16" long...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1465187
Being offered is an exceptional and rare and early circa 1940-1944 sterling silver tray by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Oversized handwrought tray featuring an applied rope motif on the rim. Dimensions: 16 inches diameter by 3/4 inch tall. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Great weight 43 plus oz.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1476078 (stock #BX702)
Francis I sterling silver teapot. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. Bellied ovoid body on domed foot, high-looping leaf-capped scroll handle, and leaf-capped s-scroll handle; cover hinged and domed with leafing-scroll quatrefoil finial. Strapwork frames (vacant) on front and back between cornucopias and pendant ribbon-tied flowers. Rims irregular with applied leaves and scrolls. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern name, no. 570A, and phrase “Hand Chased”...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1035816
Vintage Indian Silver Tobacco, Betel Box. Description: This an Indian Kutch attractive Silver tobacco or betel box. It is Oval shape with repousse silver depicting floral motif on the lid and side area with an small oval shape presentation space which is blank. Size: The box's Measurements are 4 1/4"L X 2 1/4"W. Condition: The box is in fairly good condition with a ding on the base...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1465382 (stock #MM585)
A sterling silver Blossom bowl from Georg Jensen in Copenhagen, Denmark. Measures about 8" by 5 5/8" by 2". Marked on bottom as shown. Beautifully crafted, fine vintage example.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1036287
Antique Persian Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers. Description: This is a gorgeous pair of hand made silver salt & pepper shakers, mid 20th century, hammered to an smooth egg shape surface. Size: The salt shaker height is 3", and pepper shaker stands 2.5" tall, and the set is quite heavy in weight. Condition: This item is in very good condition, problem free, from mid 20th century era. Shipping is FREE within the U.S, items paid with credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only!
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1475273
Being offered is an exceptional, early and rare, early circa 1943 sterling silver bowl by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought bowl featuring three applied half domes surrounded by an incised and oxidized pattern near the rim. Dimensions: a large 10 inches diameter by 4 inches tall. Marked as illustrated in photo. Weight just shy of 17 ozs. In excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1950 item #1434863
A rare Art Deco mechanical "Trap Jigger" in chrome with red bakelite accents made by Fay. When the arms of the filled jigger are rested on the rim of a glass or jigger a plunger inside is forced up to allow the liquid to pour out the bottom.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1940
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 2-1/2" tall when closed; 3-3/16" wide at handle
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1389731 (stock #BQ772)
Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Tapering sides and flared rim. Short and straight foot. Spare and fluid. Hallmark includes pattern no. 16667F, director’s letter m (1907-47), and wartime star (1943-45). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x D 9 1/8 in. Weight: 28 troy ounces. #BQ772

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1366471
This hand hammered sterling silver bowl was designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco Mexico artist William Spratling. The interior of the bowl measures 6 1/2" across & 2 1/2 inches deep. Bowl weight is 652 grams or 23 oz. Each of the 3 handles are accented with 2 raised silver domes. Beautiful condition. Excellent accent piece for any room. This design is included in the superb & permanent 20th century Mexican silver collection at LACMA.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1950 item #265714
This is a HANDMADE EUROPEAN SILVER STORK FIGURINE from a Maryland Estate. The size is 2" Tall X 2 1/4" Wide X 11/16" across the back of the Wings which is the Widest point. Stamped 835 and likely made in Italy. This STORK is finely Detailed ...able to see the Feathered Body and Eyes. Standing on One Foot and holding the "Bundle of Joy" there is a Tag for Name & Date Engraving. Circa third quarter of the 20th Century, perhaps earlier, and In EXCELLENT Condition...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1460034
A vintage, finely made SILVER PUMPKIN REPOUSSÉ BOX from Cambodia, with embossed floral scroll décor and a stem. Size: 3" x 2 1/4", height 2 1/2" (7.75 cm x 5.5 cm, height 6.5 cm).
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1485859 (stock #TR1186)
This early 20th century classic estate Kiddush Cup is made of sterling silver. 5” tall and the mouth is 2 ¾” wide. The design that does not show well in the pictures runs all around the cup including a Star of David.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1950 item #952315 (stock #G0158)
A beautiful asian gilt broze Garuda buddha statue with very intricate workmanship in excellent condition. H:12" x W: 11" weights 10lbs $185
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1460036
A vintage, finely hand made SILVER JACKFRUIT REPOUSSÉ BOX from Cambodia, with scrolling leaf and stem décor. Size: 2.25" diameter x 3.5" height including stem (5.25 cm diameter x 8.25 cm height including stem). Weight: 86 gr.