Pretty sterling silver sardine fork in Manchester's 1951 "Amaryllis" pattern. The design is somewhat similar to Chantilly, and has a very Victorian feel. The fork could be used for sardines, as well as for a variety of hors d'oeuvres. The back of the handle is stamped with Manchester's hallmark.
Origin: America, ca. 1951. Condition: excellent, no monogram. Size: 5-1/2" long. Weight: 23.5 grams.
Taxco, Mexico sterling silver bottle opener by CBS
This unique and beautifully crafted piece measures 4" long
Weight - a substantial and solid 70 grams
Marked Taxco, CBS,925
Excellent condition
Very well crafted Dutch repousse silver ashtray, this item has 6 1/4 inches in diameter, approx. 19.9 troy oz is the total weight, in good condition, needs cleaning. Provenance: from a New Hampshire estate.
Being offered is a rare circa 1955 sterling silver bowl by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Masterfully Handwrought scalloped bowl with allover spot hammering. Dimensions: 4 1/2 inches by 4 inches by 2 inches tall. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Weight almost 6 oz. Whether for condiments, paper clips as a desk object etc etc — with imagination, a multitude of uses.
Spare and modern sterling silver footed plate. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Shallow with inset rim beading and incised central well. Short and spread foot. Hallmark includes postwar pattern no. 23672. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 x D 11 1/8 in. Weight: 18.5 troy ounces. BP122
Shown is one of THREE(3) rare STERLING napkin rings by the famous German design company, WMF. Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik(WMF) was founded in 1853 and produced beautiful Jugendstil silver plate items. It is rare to find any WMF sterling silver. The napkin rings are signed: "WMF STERLING 925 GERMANY (sterling German hallmark) " and are in excellent condition. Of good size, they measure 1 3/4" high. Very beautiful design and probably made in the 1960's...
American Colonial sterling silver bowl. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton in 1956. Curved and tapering sides, flared rim, and stepped foot. Traditional from with plenty of room for engraving. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date symbol, and no. X1455 as well as phrase “Paul Revere / Reproduction”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 5 x D 10 in. Weight: 29.8 troy ounces. #BZ369
Being offered is a heavy circa 1950 sterling silver tray by Sanborns, of Mexico City, Mexico, entirely handwrought rectangular shaped tray fromed from a sheet of heavy gauge silver; resting on four domed feet, perfect for a dresser, for appetizers, olives, a luxurious soap dish etc. Dimensions: 7 inches long by 5 inches wide by 1/4 of an inch tall. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Great silver guage…..heavy 7.5 ozs.
Being offered is a circa 1950 sterling silver centerpiece bowl by Sanborns, of Mexico City, Mexico, entirely handwrought lobed bowl with embossed Aztec rose motifs; stylized handles; resting on a pedestal base. Dimensions: 12 1/2 inches x 8 inches x 3 inches. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Great weight 30 ozs.
Being offered is a circa 1955 sterling silver serving tray by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Serving tray featuring a heavy gauge handwrought silver rim with a hand carved wood center. Dimensions: 9 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch high. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. A beautiful/handsome piece!
Tiffany and company modernist sterling silver magnifying glass
Mid 20th century
5 1/2" long
Marked Tiffany and Co. makers, sterling
Very good vintage condition
A heavy pewter jigger in the form of a shotgun shell by Conoy’s of London. The side is marked off in increments, and the head and rim and finished in brass. The side is engraved “Big Shot.” Conoy’s started as a luxury pipe maker and eventually expanded their range to include canes, flasks, and other gentlemen’s accessories.
- Origin: England, ca. 1950
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 3-1/8” tall
- Total Capacity: just less than 4 ounces
A Bermuda sterling silver and enamel bookmark. This 2-1/4" book mark has an enamel disc depicting the sea, green trees and the island of Bermuda. This bookmark weighs 6.1 grams, and it has the Breadner Manufacturing Co. (Hull, Quebec) maker's mark. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Being offered is a circa 1958 sterling silver cup by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Heavy gauge handwrought silver cup in a modernist design with a cut out to the center creating fluid, negative empty space. Each person will find his/her groove in holding the tumbler. Dimensions 4 1/2" tall x 4" x 3 1/2". Marked. In excellent condition. Weapon Weight almost 14 oz. There are a bakers dozen—13–available for purchase...
In 1965 "THE WORLD OF SPRATLING" museum exhibit touring the U.S. included this design in their collection. Rosewood and sterling silver are used in this ovoid piece which stands 1 3/4" high & 4 3/4" long. The tray is in beautiful condition. It is pictured on Phyllis Goddards spratlingsilver.com and in MEXICAN Silver by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk. Spratling 1950's hallmarks are on the underside.
Traditional Georgian-style sterling silver candlesticks, ca 1950. Each: Spool socket with detachable bobeche on knopped and flanged shaft; foot square. Gadrooned rims. Fully marked including stamp for Prill Silver Co., Inc. a New York maker active from 1930s-1970s. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 9 1/2 x W 4 1/4 x D 4 1/4 in. Total weight: 35 troy ounces. #BX825
Set of 7 Francis I sterling silver nut dishes. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. 1951-52. Quatrefoil well, lobed sides, and scrolled rim. Embossed fruits and leaves. Nice pieces in the classic pattern. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern name, and no. X569. Three have 1951 date symbol and 4 have 1952 date symbol. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 7/8 x D 3 3/8 in. Total weight: 11 troy ounces. #BZ119
Pair of Old Country sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Elgin Silversmith Co., Inc. in New York, ca 1950. Each: Bellied socket on baluster shaft; domed foot with three embossed scroll supports. Naif-style pointille ornament. Marked “ESCO / Sterling”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 13 1/8 x D 5 7/8 in. Total weight: 18 troy ounces. #BY595