All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1485591
A large, scalloped sterling bowl with rope twist rim marked Shreve Crump and Lowe Sterling 865S. There are light scratches on the bottom and some polish marks. It measures 3" (h) x 9.75"(w) and weighs 14ozs./397 gr.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1195000 (stock #02270)
A sterling silver Sherry bottle ticket or tag on a chain for hanging on a bottle neck. This tag is fully hallmarked for London, England 1967. It has the maker`s mark for SJ Rose & Son and it weighs 13.7 grams. This item is 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...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1481293 (stock #BY249)
Midcentury Modern sterling silver tray. Made by S. Kirk & Son in Baltimore. Round with tapering shoulder and flat rectilinear rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (1932-61) and no. 4114. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x D 14 in. Heavy weight: 36.7 troy ounces. #BY249

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1473928 (stock #BX699)
Traditional sterling silver Revere bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved and tapering sides, flared rim, and stepped foot. For serving or presentation. Lots of room for engraving. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and postwar pattern no. 23617. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 7/8 x D 7 3/4 in. Weight: 14.2 troy ounces. #BX699

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1487918
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, 2.5, and 3.5 ounce markings on the jigger’s bottom. The bottom is hallmarked by Gorham
  • Origin: America, ca. 1950
  • Condition: excellent, a couple of extra-small pinpoint dings on the bottom edge
  • Dimensions: 2-7/16”
  • Weight: 50.4 grams
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1464702
Being offered is a circa 1960 sterling silver set of 5 liquor cups with a matching tray by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. A very Scarce set comprising 5 cylindrical cups with bamboo design; includes the hammered matching tray with bamboo design around the border. Dimensions: tray is 12 inches long x 8 inches wide x 3/4" tall. Cups are 3 1/4 inches tall by 1 3/4 inches diameter. Marked. In excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1434858
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
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1465178
Being offered is an exceptional and super rare circa 1960 sterling silver candelabra by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Silver and wood two arm candelabra with a silver center bowl for another candle or flowers etc; inset silver half circular disks below the bowl. Dimensions: 10 inches long by 4 1/4 inches tall by 4 3/4 inches wide. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. A rare find!
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1492113 (stock #BZ553)
Georgian-inspired sterling silver tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with stepped molded rim and double c-scroll corners. A great Midcentury adaptation of 18th-century design. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and postwar pattern no. 23966. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x W 14 1/2 x D 10 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 33.5 troy ounces. #BZ553

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1487879 (stock #BZ243)
Set of 3 Midcentury Modern sterling silver tumblers. Made by Stieff in Baltimore. Each: Straight and tapering sides. Spare form and easy-grip proportions. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 0707/2. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x D 2 7/8 in. Total weight: 11.7 troy ounces. #BZ243

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1492106 (stock #BZ639)
American Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Square window in wide, flat, and plain surround. With glass, silk lining, and wood laminate back and hinged easel support. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp, no. 77/17, and phrase “Hand Made”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 6 1/2 x W 6 1/2 in. Window: H 4 1/2 x W 4 1/2 in. #BZ639

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1476600 (stock #BV987)
Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Padgett & Braham Ltd in London in 1963. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top and tapering tab. Interior cedar-lined and partitioned. Open leather-lined bottom. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x W 9 1/2 x D 5 3/4 in. Heavy gross weight: 39 troy ounces. #BV987

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1475727
Being offered is a rare circa 1963 sterling silver dinner bell by renowned silversmith Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Scarce handcrafted bell featuring three cone shaped bells with applied decorative bands; supported by pierced stem handle with a tiger eye carved turtle finial. Dimensions: 3 3/4 inches tall x 2 inches diameter. Marked. In excellent condition. The sound is that of a sleigh with bells on s snowy night,
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1464140
Being offered is a fine circa 1960 sterling silver bowl by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico; handwrought silver bowl with three looped handles & pairs of vertical incised lines. Dimensions: 7 inches diameter (excluding handles) by 2 1/2 inches tall. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Excellent gauge of silver, great weight, true Spratling quality.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1491314 (stock #BZ514)
Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Mappin & Webb in Birmingham in 1965. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with flat top and scalloped tab. Interior cedar-lined and partitioned. Underside leather-lined. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 1 3/8 x W 6 x D 3 3/4 in. Gross weight: 13.3 troy ounces. #BZ514

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1484241 (stock #BY691)
Midcentury Modern sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Alfredo Sciarrotta in Newport. Curved oval on open s-scroll support. Bead and ring ornament mounted to ends. Visible hand hammering. Marked “Sciarrotta / Hand Made / Sterling / 117”. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 5 3/4 x W 14 1/4 x D 7 1/4 in. Weight: 30 troy ounces. #BY691

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1269579
Magnificent 5 inch tall sterling silver salt & pepper shakers or casters designed and signed by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pair weigh 242 grams or 8 1/2oz. Each is accented with applied silver bands along with a ball and bead atop the dome shape. Each hallmarked on the underside. This design is one of Spratling's last coming from the mid 1960's. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Cork bottom stoppers in fine working order...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1475755 (stock #BP797)
Midcentury Modern sterling silver monteith bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved sides and reeded curvilinear rim; raised and spread foot. Stylish for serving and presentation. Plenty of room for engraving. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and postwar pattern no. 23881. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x D 9 3/8 in. Heavy weight: 30 troy ounces. #BP797

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1491311 (stock #BZ424)
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

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1491980 (stock #BY902)
Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular window in wide and flat surround with incised honeycomb pattern on front; edges plain. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back with hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) display. For a big group shot of the whole hive colony. Post-1967 Italian marks with Frataelli Cacchione maker’s stamp. Very good condition. Velvet wear.

Dimensions: Frame: H 11 3/8 x W 9 in. Window: H 9 x W 6 1/2 in. #BY902

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1490669 (stock #BY822)
American Midcentury Modern sterling silver compote. Round bowl with wide and flat rim and domed foot. Support in form of four cast vertical acanthus leaves. A stylish Danish-influenced design by an unknown maker. Marked “Sterling” with initials RF in chamfered rectangles. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/2 x D 6 1/2 in. Weight: 8 troy ounces. #BY822

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1465159
Being offered is a fine circa 1965 sterling silver vase by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico; modeled directly from a pre-Columbian model, hand-wrought fish form silver vase with repousse and incised detail throughout. One-of-a-kind? The Pre-Columbian vessel originally owned by Spratling? Please see page 61 of ‘William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance’ — the catalog for the 2002 San Antonio Museum of Art’ exhibition curated by the renowned scholar, Penny Morrill...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1477435 (stock #mm407)
A vintage mid century modernist salt spoon by William Spratling in sterling silver and ebony. From Spratling's 3rd design period.

The ebony wood and sterling salt spoon measures 3 1/4" long. Marked with the conjoined 'WS' and an eagle mark that is partially struck. It is in fine condition with some tarnish and a very minor ding.

Classic Spratling design.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1487885 (stock #BY838)
Set of 8 Puritan sterling silver goblets. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Spare and elegant form with subtle bell-form bowl on cylindrical stem flowing into raised foot. Works best when filled and refilled. Don’t be fooled by the pattern name. A successful dinner party guaranteed. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 272. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 1/2 x D 3 3/8 in. Total weight: 47 troy ounces. #BY838

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1483909 (stock #BY290)
Midcentury Modern sterling silver tray. Made by S. Kirk & Son in Baltimore. Round with tapering shoulder and flat rectilinear rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (1932-61) and no. 4111. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3/8 x D 11 in. Heavy weight: 21 troy ounces. #BY290

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1460451 (stock #BW814)
Beaded sterling silver dinner and lunch set. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1475020
Being offered is a large handwrought silverplate circa 1968 pitcher made by Los Castillo, of Taxco, Mexico. This handmade modernist pitcher featuring mother of pearl applied inset on stylized body and large curved handle. Dimensions are 9 1/4 inches tall by 8 1/2 inches across the handle. No monogram. Marked. In excellent condition. Incredible pitcher!
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1478974 (stock #BY062)
Elizabeth II sterling silver tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in Birmingham in 1963. Traditional Georgian cartouche with molded curvilinear rim. Fully marked including phrase “Made in England”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3/8 x W 10 1/8 x D 10 1/8 in. Weight: 22 troy ounces. #BY062

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1355405
Striking silver pitcher & stirrer designed & signed by San Miguel Allende, Mexico artist Carmen Beckmann circa 1960. The pitcher is 9" tall & 7 1/2" at it's widest. The stirrer is 12" long. The two pieces weigh a hefty 970 grams. The pitcher is studded with 8 faceted, bezel set amethyst stones. It's also decorated with 3 applied sterling star fish. The stirrer in finished with two faceted amethysts on either side of the terminus. Fully signed on the base. Beautiful condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1490661 (stock #BZ365)
Midcentury Modern sterling silver monteith bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved sides and reeded curvilinear rim; raised and spread foot. Stylish for serving and presentation. Plenty of room for engraving. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, postwar pattern no. 23881, and director’s letter L (1956-ca 1965). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 3/8 x D 9 1/4 in. Weight: 32.5 troy ounces. #BZ365

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1485314 (stock #BY849)
Set of 3 Modern sterling silver open salts. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Each: Curved and shallow bowl with tapering and high-looping split-mounted handle with bead terminals. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 110. Two have postwar maker’s stamp (1945-77) and one has maker’s stamp “Georg Jensen / Silversmiths Ltd” and letter E in lozenge. Very good condition. Overall dimensions: H 1 x W 3 x D 2 in.

With: Set of 3 Acorn sterling silver salt spoons...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1367986 (stock #BP866)
Sterling silver porringer. Made by Towle in Newburyport. Crimped bowl and solid handle with pierced oval. Beaded bowl and handle rims as well as beaded volute scrolls on handle. Jazzed-up tradition. Hallmark includes no. 105 and retailer’s name Bailey, Banks & Biddle. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 7/8 x W 7 3/4 x D 5 in. Weight: 5.6 troy ounces. #BP866

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1475011
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1965 handmade sterling silver flower sculpture—an objet d’art—by Janna Thomas of Taxco, Mexico. Handcrafted sculpture in the three dimensional form of a group of flowers with intricate hand engraved detail on the leaves, petals and stems. Thomas designed for Tiffany & Company before moving to Mexico and opening up her own shop. Dimensions: 5 inches tall x 3 1/2 inches wide x 1 1/2 inches deep. Weight 7 ounces. Marked as illustrated in photo...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1455137 (stock #BV789)
Set of 8 Cactus sterling silver salt & pepper shakers. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Each: Ovoid body on raised round foot. Four shakers have pierced cover with bead finial. The other four have single central spout. The cactus motif is tucked away on the body underside. Functional form and discreet ornament. Fully marked including postwar maker’s stamp and Gundorph Albertus designer’s stamp. Four shakers have no. 629 and 4 have no. 629A...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #77131
A set of eight sterling silver cocktail forks in Alvin's popular 1953 "French Scroll" pattern. The design is very elegant and would blend nicely with a wide variety of other patterns. The forks could also be used for seafood. The backs are hallmarked by Alvin and have the pattern name.

Origin: America, circa 1960s. Condition: excellent, no monograms. Size: 5-3/4" long.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1489571 (stock #BY971)
Set of 12 Midcentury Modern sterling silver cocktail cups. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Curved conical bowl on tapering columnar stem with incised bands. Foot round and raised with applied cutout snowflake. A snowflake motif but not for snowflakes. These ones are for the grownups. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and postwar pattern no. 23411. One cup has director’s letter M (1947-56) and 11 have director’s letter L (1956-ca 1965). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4...