All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1465193
Being offered is a rare and charming circa 1950 sterling silver pitcher by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Handcrafted modernist form, perfect size for the bar or elsewhere, with a hand carved wooden handle. Dimensions: 7 inches tall by 4 1/2 inches diameter; 7 inches from handle to spout. No monogram. Marked as illustrated on the photo. In excellent condition. Great weight.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1960 item #794427 (stock #0028)
This a an old Brass Eagle made in circa 1950s or earlier, very heavy and fine in its' workmanship, good for table decor or used as paper weight....please ask for more photos...thanks for looking
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #393295
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.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1960 item #1266769 (stock #7077)
A great addition to your holiday table. This is a silver plated Rogers wood handled 3-3/8" high brandy or sauce server with the matching fitted 6-1/2" underplate. Originally for pouring warm brandy it would be perfect for any sauce. This item is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs (although the interior could use a bit of a cleaning)...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1483441 (stock #BY507)
Midcentury Modern sterling silver tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with curved corners, flat narrow shoulder and stepped rim; scroll bracket end handles. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 22846, and director’s letter M (1947-56). Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 1 1/2 x W 26 1/4 x D 16 3/8 in. Heavy weight: 112 troy ounces. #BY507

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1373483 (stock #BQ281)
Lovely sterling silver keepsake box. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and tabbed. Cover top has engraved border with dense and overlapping flowers and leaves. Stained-wood bottom, lining, and partition. Cover interior has rectangular tablet (vacant). Hallmarked “sterling silver”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 7 x D 3 3/8 in. Gross weight: 11 troy ounces. #BQ281

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1464132
Being offered is a circa 1950 sterling silver pitcher by Sanborns, of Mexico City, Mexico, entirely handwrought lobed form with chased and embossed Aztec rose motifs; with handsome stylized handle. Dimensions: 12 inches high as x 5 inches diameter x 8 1/2 inches from handle to spout. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Great weight 31 oz.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1490030 (stock #BZ377)
Midcentury Modern sterling silver porringer. Made by Richard Dimes in Boston. Curved sides and cast open and scrolled handle with kitty sitting pretty, with stiffened forelegs and gaping, gleeful mouth. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 137. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x W 6 1/2 x D 4 1/4 in. Weight: 4 troy ounces. #BZ377

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1328251 (stock #02555)
A fine sterling silver 2" tall baby mug with a gilt interior from the 1950s. This mug is stamped STERLING WEB 520, it weighs 35.0 grams and it has never been monogrammed or inscribed. This great baby gift 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 antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to the U.S...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1491128 (stock #BZ368)
Colonial Revival sterling silver Revere bowl. Made by Watson Company in Attleboro, Mass. Traditional form with curved and tapering sides, gently flared rim, and raised foot. Lots of room for engraving. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. B267, and phrase “Exemplar / Paul Revere / 1768”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/8 x D 10 1/8 in. Weight: 28.8 troy ounces. #BZ368

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1483408 (stock #BY357)
Traditional Georgian sterling silver tray. Made by Lunt Silversmiths in Greenfield, Mass. Square cartouche with molded curvilinear rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and S3S. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x W 10 1/8 x D 10 1/8 in. Weight: 17 troy ounces. #BY357

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #42596 (stock #md0099)
carol lane
USD $150.00
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...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1960 item #1350953
A fine silver tastevin inset with a 1772 silver 8 reales coin from the reign of Carlos III. The deeply-curved sides of the tastevin are decorated in a characteristically Spanish baroque style with ornate chasing and engraving. The handle is in the form of a curled dragon-like creature.

Though they were fashionable in France in the 19th century, coin tastevins only became stylish in Spain around 1950...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1960 item #272951 (stock #gn0109)
carol lane
$400.00
Mixed metals(copper, silver, brass) tray showing hunter w/bow aiming at a tiger, Los Castillo, Mexico, c.1955. Has a wonderful modernist feel, this exciting design copper tray measures 14" by 6 1/4" and is signed "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO HECHO EN MEXICO HANDWROUGHT METALLES CASTILLO 214". Gorgeous and in excellent condition......$13 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1469828
Silver mounted agate sculpture in the form of a Kiwi or a similar bird. The silver is well worked and complements the rich brown shadings of the agate. The silver mountings are marked "P. Rata 833".
  • Origin: Portugal, 1950
  • Condition: excellent, some natural pitting in the stone
  • Dimensions: 2-1/4" tall
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1491148 (stock #BZ652)
Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Made by JC Boardman & Co. in Connecticut. Rectangular with straight sides and curved corners. Cover hinged with gently curved top and rectangular tab. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 845. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 2 1/2 x W 8 5/8 x D 7 in. Heavy weight: 30.7 troy ounces. #BZ652

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1950 item #272952 (stock #gn0110)
carol lane
$475.00
Mixed metals(pewter,copper, brass) footed bowl showing a pouncing lizard by Los Castillo, Mexico, c.1950. Tray is large and measures 16 1/2" by 9 1/2" by 2" high. Has 3 brass round feet and is signed "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO 171". Has two creases at surface at lizard's head and behind one leg, original in factory. See similar Los Castillo piece at ITEM #272951......$20 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1478221
This beautiful pair of silver plates designed by Spratling were hand forged in the 1940's. Each plate measures 4" across. Together the pair weigh 125 grams. Both are fully hallmarked for Spratling and are in excellent condition. Pictured and described on spratlingsilver.com and in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk.