Pair of Repousse sterling silver ice tongs. Made by S. Kirk & Son in Baltimore. U-form applied with dense flowers and leaves in crisp relief; leaf jaws. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (1932-61). Condition: Strong definition. Taut and springy.
Height: 6 1/4 in. Weight: 2 troy ounces. #BY816
Gorgeous set of 12 English sterling silver cocktail forks, the handles completely worked in basse-taille enamel. The enamel, in translucent shades of cornflower blue and turquoise, is elegantly accented with areas of exposed parcel-gilt silver. The sides of the silver handles bear full hallmarks for London, 1932 (the maker's mark is TS).
Origin: London, 1932...
Sterling silver pastry server in Georg Jensen’s 1927 “Viking” pattern (also called “Nordisk”). This is one of the rarest Jensen patterns, and was designed by the master himself. It is beautifully crafted of the heaviest silver and combines traditional Scandinavian motifs with an Art Deco sensibility. The reverse is stamped with the hallmark used until 1930. This pattern has been out of production for many years, and is extremely hard to find.
Origin: Denmark, 1927-30...
Being offered is a circa 1940 sterling silver pie, cake, lasagna etc etc server by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought server with allover spot hammering; an applied flattened ball at the end of the terminal handle. Dimensions: 10 1/4 inches long by 2 3/4 inches wide. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Typical of William Spratling, great design, construction and weight!
All sterling silver pastry server in Georg Jensen's 1927 "Viking" pattern (called "Nordisk" in Danish). This is one of the very rarest of all the Jensen patterns, and was designed by Jensen himself. It is beautifully crafted of the heaviest silver and combines traditional Scandinavian motifs with an Art Deco eye for design. The reverse is marked with the old interlocked "GJ" mark...
A beautiful set of six sterling pastry or cake forks designed by Bernard Cuzner for Liberty & Co. in 1923. The handles are elegantly enhanced with blue and green champleve enamel in a sort of peacock feather design. Cuzner was Liberty’s most influential silver designer in the 1920s. This set is fully hallmarked by Liberty and has the date mark for 1928...
Two sets of English Art Deco sterling silver cocktail picks, the finials in the form of brightly enameled roosters. Each pick has unusual double tines that firmly hold olives, cherries, etc., and a hook on the back side that can rest on the edge of tall glass to keep them from sinking to the bottom. Each is hallmarked the silversmith Adolph Scott ("Amnora") and with the datemark for Birmingham, 1929...
Being offered are a rare circa 1945 pair of sterling silver salt & pepper shakers by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought silver shakers featuring unusual incised swirls and balls on the base. Dimensions: 3 inches tall by 1 1/2 inches diameter. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Great weight.
Lovely sterling silver low bowl in the "Repousse" pattern by Kirk. Beautifully accented with a scrolling border of shells, the heavily decorated border features roses, daisies, wild roses and other flowers with foliage. The bottom is stamped "Hand Decorated/S. Kirk & Son Inc./Sterling/714".
Origin: Baltimore, Maryland, 1925-32. Condition: excellent; no monograms or removals. Size: 8.25" diam.; 1.25" high. Weight: 8.8 troy ounces.
Just Andersen art deco pewter compote
Denmark
1920's
4" tall
In very good vintage condition
Classic cheese knife made of sterling and rosewood by Hector Aguilar, Mexico, c.1948. This heavy gauge silver piece shows a lush Mexican design with a curved sterling blade and measures 6 1/4" long. It is signed "HA(flared) STERLING TAXCO MEXICO 9(bellmark)TALLER BORDA" and is in good condition. There is an 3/4" slight age crack in the wood on one side and there is a bit of metal roughness at the outer edge on both sides that could be original...
Incredible copper brass, and mother-of-pearl crab dish, Mexico, c.1945. One of the most exciting table wear pieces from Mexico, unsigned. It measures 19" long by 13" wide by 4" high and is very heavy weight. Excellent condition except for two small bits of bright copper showing through the patina......$25 for insured USA shipping plus NYS residents pay sales tax.
RARE:Beautiful, early Georg Jensen art nouveau sterling and garnets pill box, c.1915. It is signed "GEORG JENSEN(embossed on base-1915 mark) 925S(embossed) STERLING DENMARK 143A". It measures 1 1/2" in diameter and 1" high. The silver flower is applied. There are a few problems with the piece. There are no dings but there are some repairs. I think the hinge has been reapplied with lead solder. and there may OR may not be a red glass stone that was applied and set in brass(at the top)...
A vintage mid century modernist dish by William Spratling with four Rosewood feet.
Measures 1 1/8" high and 3 5/8" across. Marked with the conjoined Script 'WS' and Eagle #63. These were the marks used between 1965-67. In good condition, has some tarnish and very minor dings to the body that can mostly be seen from the underside. There are some minor crimps to some of the edges. The wood feet are in very nice condition.
Fine Spratling design.
Description: Wonderful hand made repousse silver ceremonial tea pot, very well crafted, entirely engraved mostly floral design, The decorated lid is
attached with a silver chain to the handle which itself is in a shape of a dragon. Dimensions: 9" in height and 6" in width depth of 2.5". This
item is in good condition with a minor dent to the side and belongs to early 20th century.
Gorgeous silver plate gravy boat by Christofle of France, fashioned after the Empire Period of Napoleon, named Malmaison after his home in France, large size with attached underplate, mid 20th century.
Measures 9" x 5 3/4" x 6" high.
The hallmark indicates that the piece was made between 1935 and 1983, and has the Coll Gallia impressed mark as well.
Like all Christofle wares, the details are very refined, the forms are beautiful and the quality is superb...
Early vintage rosewood & sterling silver dish or ashtray designed & signed c. 1930's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The piece measures 3 1/4" across and 1 1/2" high. The hand carved octangular wood holder is inset with a hand hammered 980 sterling silver liner. Signed twice - WS TAXCO 980 on the silver, also WS TAXCO branded into the underside of the wood. Spratling always branded his wood furniture and objects...
Johannes Siggaard sterling silver Art Deco
powder compact
Denmark
c. 1939
3 1/8" x 2 3/8"
Three tower mark 39 and artist's cypher
Very good vintage condition with only the lightest and most minor surface scratches
Dante and Beatrice bronze bookends
Early 20th century
6 1/2" tall x 4 1/2" wide x 2 3/4" deep
Striking and unique example of this type of ware
Excellent condition
Mexican Mid century moderne 10.7 ounce 304 grams! Hefty hammered footed dish stamped: Listed silversmith S. dela Serna, Sterling 925, Hecho en Mexico and a faint 24 assay mark for this listed silversmith.
Concave 10 X 6.25 X 1/2" tall which includes three 12mm ball 'feet'.
Very good preowned vintage condition with the usual faint lines and hammer marks normal for this handmade "pitch" method.
$15 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
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Large and unusual two native profile brass and mosaic tile tray by SALVADOR TERAN, Mexico, c.1950's. Measures 22 1/2" long(from handle) by 8" wide and very heavy. Functions as art piece or food tray and made to be hung on the wall with original hook on back. Signed "SALVADOR HANDWROUGHT MEXICO 419" and is in excellent condition........$25 for insured US shipping.
Outstanding three-piece sterling silver dresser set with guilloche enamel. Both brushes have natural bristles and the jar is panel-cut. All pieces are fully hallmarked for "G. Bros." London and Birmingham, 1928. The markings also indicate the pieces were made for export to America.
Origin: London & Birmingham, England, 1928. Condition: excellent, including the bristles; absolutely no problems with the enamel. Size: hairbrush 9" long; clothesbrush 6-1/4" long; jar 2" diam.
This sterling rattle depicting Little Boy Blue is hallmarked Birmingham, 1924.
Condition: excellent
Pretty English Modern sterling silver vase, 1937. Straight and tapering sides with curved bottom; overhanging mouth has wavy curvilinear rim with applied reeding. Stepped and domed foot; foot underside wood lined. Fully marked including Birmingham assay stamp, Boodle & Dunthorne maker’s stamp, and phrase “Boodle & Dunthorne / Liverpool”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 7 1/2 x D 2 3/4 in. Gross weight: 7 troy ounces. #BY886
Modern sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular window in flat and clean surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and easel support for portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) display. Marked “Web-Sterling”. Web Silver Company, Inc. was a Philadelphia maker active from the 1950s to 1970s. Very good condition.
Dimensions: Frame: H 10 1/8 x W 8 1/8 in. Window: H 8 3/4 x W 6 7/8 in. #BX007
Small American sterling silver mint julep cup, ca 1930. Retailed by JE Caldwell in Philadelphia. Straight sides with molded rim and stepped foot. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp, no. 587, and phrase “Washington / Reproduction”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x D 2 1/2 in. Weight: 3.3 troy ounces. #BY715
Fine Donald Deskey for Ward Bennett Andirons. Iron and brass measuring about 15 /2" tall, 7 1/2" wide, and 17 1/2" deep. Great mid-century modern design.
Set of 3 George VI sterling silver napkin rings. Made by Turner & Simpson Ltd in Birmingham in 1939. Hexagonal with allover engine-turned ornament in thin plain frames. Letter block monogram on lined ground. Each has a different letter: F, G, and L. Fully marked. Very good condition with deep patina.
Dimensions: H 1 3/8 x W 1 7/8 x D 1 5/8 in. Total weight: 4.3 troy ounces. #BY221
Early handmade arts and crafts copper and mirror box designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar. Meaures 6 1/2"L X 4 1/4"D X 2 1/4"H. Mirrors on 5 sides are in fine vintage condition with no cracks or chips. The copper has a beautiful untouched patina. Two corners on the base are slightly seperated which appear to be original to the handmaking of the piece. See pictures. Hinged mirror top opens to a copper interior. Insured shipping included within the U.S.
Pair of Royal Danish sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. Made by International in Meriden, Conn. Each: Baluster on raised foot with concentric bands. Cover pierced top and scroll and acorn finial. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern name, and no. S107. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x D 2 in. Total weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BW909
A very handsome set of twelve sterling silver coffee spoons in a hammered Arts & Crafts design reminiscent of Georg Jensen. The design is very well-conceived, with the arching rows of beads echoing the slightly round indentations left by the hammering process. The spoons are just a bit larger than traditional demitasse spoons, but certainly smaller than teaspoons. The backs are stamped with the guarantee mark of Christian Frederik Heise, who was assay-master in Denmark from 1904 until 1932. ...
Set of six Georg Jensen sterling demitasse spoons in the coveted "Acanthus" pattern. Each spoon measures 3 3/4" long. Four of the spoons are marked on the back with "GI" in a circle of dots, "Sterling", and "Denmark". These four spoons are circa 1915-1930. The other two spoons are marked "Georg Jensen" in a circle of dots, "Sterling" and "Denmark". These two spoons could be the same age, or possibly date later. They match perfectly. Excellent condition.
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.
Pair of Royal Danish sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. Made by International in Meriden, Conn. Each: Baluster on raised foot with concentric bands. Cover pierced top and scroll and acorn finial. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern name, and no. S107. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x D 2 in. Total weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BW908
Being offered is a circa 1955 sterling silver goblet by Sanborns, of Mexico City, Mexico. Entirely handwrought large goblet adorned with Aztec rose motifs on the cup and the raised fluted base. Dimensions: 7 1/2 inches high x 3 inches diameter. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Great heavy weight of a whopping 8 ozs.
Th is is an Exceptional REED and BARTON STERLING TRAY. This Rectangular Tray measures 8" X 11" X 2 1/4" in depth; furthermore, the Sides ascend to 2" in the Center. Featuring the FLUTED EDGES and made with HEAVY STERLING, the Condition is Excellent. Rescued from a Maryland Estate and Circa 1950's, this Tray will Not disappoint.