Tole painted tin spill vase in the form of a birch tree surrounded by a farmyard scene of a rooster and hen.
Origin: probably Germany, possibly France, ca. 1930. Dimensions: 7-1/4" high. Condition: typical isolated paint loss near upper edge and near leaves.
Elegant sterling silver double picture frame. The frames are backed with dark green silk velvet. Perfect for engraving. Marked "Sterling".
Origin: America, circa 1950s. Condition: excellent, no monogram. Size: each frame is 3-3/8" x 4-3/8".
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...
Modern sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular window in wide, flat, and plain surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) display. Post-1967 Italian marks including maker’s code 807 AL. Very good condition.
Dimensions: Frame: H 8 x W 6 in. Window: H 5 1/2 x W 3 1/2 in. #BZ576
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!
Grande Imperiale sterling silver dinner set. Made by Mario Buccellati in Italy. This set comprises 48 pieces (dimensions in inches):
Forks: 8 dinner forks (8 5/8) and 8 salad forks (7);
Spoons: 8 tablespoons (8 1/2), 8 dessert spoons (6 7/8), and 8 ice cream spoons (5 1/4);
Knife: 8 dinner knives (9 3/4).
Dinner knives have stainless steel blades.
Complete with impressive sculptural heft.
All pieces fully hallmarked including maker’s stamp (“M. Buccellati”)...
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.
Three of seven modernist one of a kind sculptures by James Kuo(1920-1995). James Kuo was a Chinese American abstract painter who came to the US in 1947 and settled in Buffalo, NY. He had many solo and group exhibitions at many galleries and universities and is in the permanent collections of corporations, galleries and museums. All the pieces are unsigned and are constructions on wood plaques from the 1950's...
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
Description: Small fine sterling silver dish/plate, 6 inches in diameter in good condition.
This is a wonderful sterling silver cigarette case with delicately engraved beautiful floral motif on the front panel. The cigarette retainer is also
silver and very unique. It consist of two interlinked sections in a way that with a slight pull it forms a raised arch to access the cigarettes and with
another push retains the stable position...
A boxed set of six pewter decanter labels or bottle tags for Scotch, bourbon, gin, vodka, brandy and sherry by Stieff for Historic Newport. Newport, RI was one of the most important pewter-making cities of Colonial America, and these tags are made according the 18th century models.
- Origin: America, ca. 1976.
- Condition: tags are excellent; box shows significant wear.
- Dimensions: tags, 2-5/8 x 1-1/4" (excluding chains).
George V covered urn. Made by Lionel Alfred Crichton in London in 1930. Girdled urn on stepped, raised, and gadrooned foot; s-scroll side handles with leaf cap and pendant flower heads. Cover domed with gadrooned rim and finial. Cutout strapwork applied to bowl and cover. Traditional Classical form in Britannia (that is, 958) silver. Fully marked. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 7 x W 5 7/8 x D 3 5/8 in. Heavy weight: 16.5 troy ounces. #BY618
A Sterling Silver "Cartier" Baby Fork, engraved "Bet". Length 4.5"
Patinated bronze vase by Danish designer Just Andersen (1884-1943). Simple and beautiful Déco design, the shape reminding of the petals of an opening flower. Small engraving to one side of the foot-rim. Marks: GAB (a Swedish company for which Just Andersen worked from c 1930), "brons" and model number 212. Height "5½/ 14 cm. Condition: some wear (scratch marks) as seen on pictures.
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).
Description: Very rare and well crafted Persian hand made silver cup, depicting Reza Shah Pahlavi, the founder of Pahlavi dynasty on the front
and on the side are Sassanian king Anoosheh Ravan and ancient symbol of archaemennid dynasty. The central figures are surrounded on the upper and
lower section with the script commemorating the crowning of Reza Shah. The cup is dated 1311 AH which is 1931. The height of the cup is 4 1/4"
with 3.5" in diameter...
Chinese-style bowl, ca 1920. Mottled green hardstone urn on silver gilt fretwork base with 4 splayed supports. A pretty ornament that works as an ashtray with silver gilt leaf cradle mounted to rim. Marked “Edward I Farmer / Sterling”. Very good with nice toning. Rim has a few fleabite irregularities.
Overall dimensions: H 3 1/8 x W 2 7/8 x D 2 in. #BV277
This Berkeley sterling console candle holder was made in 1915 by International Silver. It is 3 1/2" tall and has the number 112 15 on the bottom. It is in excellent condition.
I have two (2) of these console candle holders for sale @ $69.95 each
Being offered is an exceptional and rare circa 1944 sterling silver bowl by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought bowl with applied dots around the fluted, curled rim; with stepped center. Dimensions: 8 inches diameter by 1 1/4 inches tall. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Great weight 12 ozs.
Large English sterling silver picture frame with figures. The frame is hallmarked and measures 13" high x 9.5" wide. Opening will hold a 9" wide x 6"photo. In excellent condition.
Jean Puiforcat French sterling silver Vermeil engraved cup with monogram . Size 2.5" w 2.0 . Weight 53g
A classic mid-century bell-shaped sterling silver double jigger. This example is a little taller than some, lending a more elegant appearance. The neck is stamped “Web-Sterling.”
- Origin: America, ca. 1960
- Condition: excellent, no monograms or dings
- Height: 4-3/8”
- Weight: 49.2 grams
The angel with the trumpet sterling silver Christmas ornament is marked in the back and was made by the Gorham silver company in 1974. It is also marked American Heritage Society. The length of the ornament is 4 ¾” and the height is 2 ½".
This sterling souvenir spoon is 3 5/8" long.
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...
A Pair of Sterling Silver Sardine or Tea Sandwich Tongs, by SSMC (Sterling Silver Manufacturing Co.), in th "Simplicity" pattern, introduced in 1910. Length 5", circa 1920 and in excellent condition.
A vintage sterling silver vermouth dispenser in the form of a syringe by Gorham. These were called “Martini Spikes” when sold by Gorham in the 1960s. The functioning plunger allows vermouth to be drawn up into the syringe and then dispensed in precisely-calibrated medical dosages into your favorite cocktail. The syringe originally cost $10...
Ca 1920 An unmarked hand chased, etched silver cigarette case.The interior has a goldwash; the band is missing. There are a few dark spots and the piece is unpolished. 3" x 4-1/8"~166gr.
George VI sterling silver box. Made by WH Manton in Birmingham in 1938. Rectangular with curved corners. Cover hinged with gently curved top and tapering tab. Cedar-lined and partitioned interior; wood lined underside. Fully marked. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x W 7 1/8 x D 3 3/4 in. Gross weight: 18 troy ounces. #BZ609
A well cast Art Deco bronze figure of an African warrior designed by Austrian sculptor Franz Hagenauer and made circa 1930-1950.
Condition: excellent - no damages or repairs and with original paint in unretouched condition.
Bronze: 12.5cm (4.9inches) high; length 19cm (7.5inches)
Silver plated Repousse Jewelry Box on three(3) curved feet with hinged dome top, Continental origin, 4 3/8" high, 6 1/2" wide-widest part top rim with hinged top, spray of floral branches around the entire box, red velvet lined inside the box. Silver plate is worn some areas.
A Set of Four Gorham Sterling Silver Candlesticks in an Art Deco pattern. Two have the date mark for 1929 and two for 1930, all with removeable bobeches. Dimensions; 6" high x 3.75 at base. Marked Gorham Sterling and A13729 (design number)and Cement Loaded (weighted). There is a monogram, "LMC". Weight 14.5 ounces per stick, 58 ounces total. Excellent condition.
Sterling toothpick holder by Victoria, Mexico, c.1945. Hand made and charming, it measures 1 1/2" high by 2" in diameter. Made of heavy gauge silver, it weighs 2 troy ounces. Signed "VICTORIA TAXCO MEXICO STERLING (bellmark)12 48", this early piece of Victoria is in excellent condition. Is shown on page 125 in "Mexican Silver" by Morrill and Berk.......$12 for insured USA shipping.
A Sterling Silver Berry or Cassorole Spoon by Tiffany in the Windham Pattern, introduce in 1923. Length; 7.5", weight 3 ounces. Excellent condition.
Gilded sterling silver and blue enamel sauce ladle by David Andersen, the noted Norwegian silversmith and designer. Stamped on the reverse of the twisted handle '925' and with the mark used by David Andersen from 1924-1939. Size: 5.75 inches length. Condition: excellent, with no damage.