All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1970 item #1469707 (stock #D279)
A model of the tall ship "AMERIGO VESPUCCI" made of sterling silver mounted on a hardwood plinth with a brass plaque engraved with the ship's name.

This magnificent model is entirely handcrafted of sterling silver. It consists of many elements, each made with great attention to detail. The model features three tall masts with sails, flags, and rigging, five lifeboats, two motorboats, two anchors, and other equipment...

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 1950 item #1470920 (stock #BW956)
Chippendale sterling silver serving tray. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1944. Round with flat curvilinear ogee rim. A large and heavy piece in this pattern. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. 42613, and date code. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x D 13 3/4 in. Weight: 38.4 troy ounces. #BW956

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1471029 (stock #BNJelaS&P)
June Hastings
$100.00
Individual salt and pepper set of Guilloche enamel over sterling silver having an open salt dish and a mushroom shaped pepper shaker. Made in Denmark by Ela. In excellent condition, they measure: Salt 2" diameter, .75" high; Pepper 1.5" diameter, 1.75" high.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1980 item #1471035 (stock #MM591)
A vintage pair of salad servers in sterling silver and exotic wood from Peru. Signed with an 'L' shaped cypher, 925 and Peru on the back of each piece. One is a large two tined fork and the other is a large serving spoon. They each measure about 11 1/2" long and 2 1/4" across at the widest.

Made of thick lightly hammered sterling with a floral design etched into the bowls. Weigh 250 gr. together.

The pair are in fine condition with some tarnish and minor nicks to the silver...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1471097 (stock #4201)

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

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1472014 (stock #BX512)
George V sterling silver cigar box. Made by Barnard & Sons, Ltd in London in 1930. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and with tapering tab; top flap with engine-turned linear pattern bordered by wraparound lines between wavy lines. Interior wood lined and partitioned. Underside leather lined. Fully marked. Very good condition with a few minor pings.

Large dimensions: H 4 1/4 x W 11 x D 6 1/2 in. Gross weight: 54.5 troy ounces. #BX512

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930 item #1473016 (stock #BX740)
American Modern sterling silver flask, ca 1920. Rectilinear and curved; cover hinged, threaded, and cork-lined. Front engraved with a camel, a paragon of drought survival, standing on parched ground with scattered shoots of greenery. In background are palm trees and pyramids. Drink up to survive the desert—physical or metaphorical. Back vacant for engraving. Marked “Sterling”. Very good condition with strong definition.

Dimensions: H 7 x W 5 x D 7/8 in. Weight: 9 troy ounces...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930 item #1473566 (stock #BX687)
George V sterling silver bun warmer. Made by Roberts & Belk Ltd in Sheffield in 1927. Egg-form. Cover has flat oval top with radiating facets and lobed bands; hinges have vasiform mounts. Bracket end handles. Perpendicular tab has ring inset with ball finial. Four tapering hoof supports. Pierced detachable tray set in solid detachable tray. Reeding and beading. For a fun Downton Abbey-style buffet breakfast. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Overall dimensions: H 8 3/8 x W 13 1/8 x D 9 3/4 in...

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 1930 item #1474560 (stock #BX753)
Art Deco sterling silver cigar set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1920. This set comprises, tray, lighter, and 6 ashtrays. Tray rectangular with rounded corners and flat rim. Two central wells of which one rectangular for ashtrays and one round for lighter. Lighter round and bellied with high-looping side handles and hinged and tubular wick cover. Ashtrays rectangular with tapering sides. Acid-etched rinceaux ornament...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1474564 (stock #BX445)
Modern sterling silver serving tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round with stepped rim. Smart and functional with nice heft. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 21252, director’s letter m (1907-47), and wartime star (1943-5). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x D 10 in. Weight: 16.2 troy ounces. #BX445

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1930 item #1474863 (stock #L335)
A signed Avon Coppersmith hammered copper lamp from the workshops of Arthur Cole, former Roycroft artisan. Measures about 13 1/2" tall, shade about 8" across and weighs over 2 1/2 pounds. A rare example.
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...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1475013
Being offered is an exceptional and rare circa 1943 sterling silver pitcher by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought, bulbous form pitcher with a magnificent oversized carved wood chunky handle in the shape of a profile of a bird; silver balls surround the base of the handle. Dimensions: 6 3/4 inches tall by 7 inches from handle to spout. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1475015
Being offered are a rare circa 1957 pair of sterling silver candlesticks by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Pair of handcrafted candlesticks in a tapered swirl design rising from a silver dish. These were only made for about two years, beginning in 1957. Dimensions: 2 3/4 inches tall by 3 1/2 inches diameter at bottom. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1475017
Being offered is a rare circa 1940 sterling silver Nautilus motif bowl by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Masterfully Handwrought silver bowl with three conch shell legs. Dimensions: 7 inches diameter at the rim x 4 inches tall. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.
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 #1475022
Being offered are a pair of circa 1967 sterling silver salt and pepper shakers by renowned silversmith Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Shakers in a triangular design with pierced Star of David spouts and Star of David also applied in a stylistic motif on one shaker, Dimensions: salt and pepper 3 inches high x 1 3/8 inches wide trisngulsrly. Marked. In excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1475026
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.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1475028
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.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1475055
Being offered is an exquisite circa 1960 .970 silver (better than sterling which is 925 parts per thousand parts) necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, comprising heavy silver gauge curved concave, hollow links decorated with six incised silver wrap around straps; tongue and box clasp. Dimensions wearable 14"; 3 1/4" link to link. Marked. In excellent condition. Great substantial weight. Laurenstanley has never seen this Pineda motif. A Pineda Fowler Museum catalog accompanied this au...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1475056
Being offered is a rare and early circa 1955 sterling silver and wood salad serving set made by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico; handcrafted salad set made of carved wood with incised lines and silver striated bands on the handles. Dimensions: 12 1/2 inches long. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930 item #1475059
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1928 sterling silver tea and coffee service by Reed & Barton of Taunton, Massachusetts. Incredible Art Deco period set in a geometric design, including the matching tray. Dimensions: tray - 25 1/2 inches x 13 1/2 inches; coffee pot - 5 1/2 inches height x 9 inches from handle to spout; tea pot - 5 1/4 inches height x 8 1/4 inches from handle to spout; sugar bowl - 4 1/2 inches height x 6 1/4 inches wide; creamer - 2 3/4 inches height x 5 1/4 inches wide...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1970 item #1475089
Being offered is a circa 1960 sterling silver tray frame by Los Ballesteros of Taxco, Mexico, handwrought tray adorned with malachite inset on the rim. Dimensions 10 1/8 inches long 7 1/8 inches wide. Marked. In excellent condition. Heavy gauge silver. Superb tray! Weight a heavy 15.2 ozs.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1475117
Being offered is a superb circa 1970 sterling silver pitcher made by Tane Silversmiths (the Tiffany of Mexico) of Mexico City, Mexico. Heavy gauge bulbous form fluted pitcher decorated with an alternating gilded vertical ribbed pattern; stylized handle and a gilded motif above the circular base. Dimensions: 10 inches tall including handle x 4 inches diameter x 7 inches from handle to spout. Marked. In excellent condition. Great weight 30 ozs.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1970 item #1475118
Being offered is a circa 1968 .970 silver necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Necklace designed as a stylized and 3 dimensional sculptural fish skeleton; tongue & box clasp. Dimensions: 16 1/2 inches neck size. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition. Truly remarkable design and construction. Necklace was featured in the 2008 Antonio Pineda exhibition at the UCLA Fowler Museum
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1970 item #1475119
Being offered is a superb circa 1960s sterling silver champagne/wine/ice bucket made by Tane Silversmiths (the Tiffany of Mexico) of Mexico City, Mexico. A heavy gauge ice bucket decorated with hand chased Aztec - pre-Columbian motifs; with carved turquoise warrior mask motifs at opposite sides. Dimensions: 8 inches tall by 8 1/4 inches diameter. Marked. In excellent condition. Weight a hefty 47 ozs.
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 : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1475274
Being offered is a circa 1960 sterling coffee/tea set by maestro silversmith Tango Aceves, of Taxco, Mexico, heavy gauge set featuring a modern bulbous form, boasting carved wood cylindrical handles on the teapot, cream jug and serving tray. Includes the teapot (holds 8 fluid ozs.) op sugar, creamer & serving tray. Dimensions: pot - 6 1/2 inches high x 4 1/2 inches diameter (handle is 4 inches long); sugar bowl is 1 3/4 inches high x 3 1/2 inches diameter; cream jug is 1 3/4 inches high x 3 1/2...
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 #1475728
Being offered is an exceptional and rare circa 1963 sterling silver box by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Entirely handcrafted rectangular heavy gauge silver lid covering a carved Mexican wood box. Dimensions: 4 1/4 inches long by 3 1/4 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches high. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1475729
Being offered is an exceptional and rare circa 1955 sterling silver coffee & tea set by Hector Aguilar, of Taxco, Mexico. This rare grouping features entirely handwrought bulbous form pieces that include a teapot, a coffee pot, sugar & creamer; INcREDIBLE matching tray with carved wooden handles. Dimensions: Coffee pot is 8 3/8" tall by 9 3/8 inches across the handle; teapot is 8 inches tall by 9 inches across the handle; sugar bowl is 5 inches tall by 6 inches across the handle; creamer is ...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1475730
Being offered is an exceptional and rare pair of circa 1944 sterling silver votive candle holders by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Entirely handcrafted flared bowls with silver wire & ball feet. Dimensions: 3 1/2 inches diameter by 2 inches tall. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. These are usually offered as salt cellars, and can be used as salt cellars, but Spratling’s original design was for votive candle use. Other pairs are available.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1475732
Being offered is an exquisite circa 1955 sterling silver bowl by Conquistador, of Taxco, Mexico. Modernist footed bowl with a stylized lid featuring a three dimensional flower motif. Dimensions: 5 inches diameter by 2 1/2 inches tall. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Superb design and construction.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1475733
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1965 handmade sterling silver pill box by Janna Thomas of Taxco, Mexico. Handcrafted pill box in a layered rope design with a moving silver tassel finial. Thomas designed for Tiffany & Company before moving to Mexico and opening up her own shop. Dimensions: 1 1/2 inches diameter by 1 inch high. Weight 3 1/2 ounces. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Incredible designer!