All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1480741 (stock #BY068)
Traditional sterling silver tray. Made by Stieff in Baltimore in 1956. Round and plain well and flat rim. Shoulder tapering with repousse floral garland on stippled ground. A nice piece in a regional style. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date letter, no. 200, and phrase “Hand Chased”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x D 14 in. Weight: 34.3 troy ounces. #BY068

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1491297 (stock #BZ415)
Modern Georgian sterling silver tray. Made by Hamilton Silver Co. Inc. in New York, ca 1950. Round well and sharp ogee piecrust rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 92. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3/8 x D 12 3/8 in. Weight: 20 troy ounces. #BZ415

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1225278
A classic figural sterling silver thimble jigger by Thomae & Co. The rim is engraved "Only A Thimble Full." The interior retains its original gilding. Several companies made variations of this jigger, but those by Thomae are among the best due to their superior weight and workmanship. This particular example is several grams heavier than most Thomae thimbles.

Origin: America, ca. 1935. Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms. Size: 1-15/16" tall. Weight: 45.8 grams.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1491130 (stock #BY913)
Midcentury Modern sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Alphonse La Paglia (d. 1953) in New Jersey. Baluster with asymmetrical oval mouth; stepped and round foot ring with flat beading. High-looping handle wrapped with abstract leaves; scroll terminal inset with Jensen-inspired seed-spilling pod on wire stem. The influence of the master applied to a traditional form. Marked “La Paglia Sterling 208”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 x W 7 1/4 x D 6 in. Heavy weight: 39 troy ounces...

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...
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 : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1477434 (stock #mm614)
A vintage mid century modernist set of 2 salt dishes and 2 spoons by William Spratling in sterling silver and rosewood. These were in the Montgomery Ward 1943 Christmas Book and each sold for $4.75 including the spoon. From Spratling's 1st design period.

The salts measures 1 3/8" square and 1" high. Marked with Spratling Made in Mexico around the conjoined 'WS', and Sterling. These were the marks used between 1931-46...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #138295 (stock #fl0010)
carol lane
$150.00
Sterling tablespoon by Hans Hansen, Denmark, c.1950's. It is signed "HANS HANSEN(in script) STERLING DENMARK" and is in excellent condition. Spoon measures 5 9/16" long and has simple Scandinavian design features.....$10 USA for insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1169823 (stock #02205)
An English sterling silver mustard pot dated 1920. This vintage fully hallmarked English sterling silver 2-3/8" tall footed round mustard pot with a handle was made in Chester in 1920-21. This table serving item has a hinged lid and a slot for a mustard spoon, and it has the original cobalt blue glass liner. It has a WV&S maker's mark for William Vale & Sons (registered 1895) and it has a weighted base for stability (with some later felt on the bottom)...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930 item #1403364
A fascinating English Art Deco sterling silver hors d'oeuvre or dessert set cast and engraved with Egyptian motifs. This set is hallmarked for 1922—the year King Tut's tomb was discovered by English archaeologists in Egypt. Everything Egyptian suddenly became a design craze...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1486682 (stock #BZ145)
Midcentury Modern sterling silver compote. Made by William G. DeMatteo in Bergenfield, New Jersey. Round and wide bowl on twisted shaft mounted to domed and beaded foot. Mounted to bowl underside is floral band comprising seed-spilling buds. Visible hand hammering. Marked “Sterling” with maker’s stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 5/8 x D 6 3/4 in. Weight: 12.5 troy ounces. #BZ145

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 1920 item #46868 (stock #hl0009)
carol lane
$1950.00
Beautiful arts & crafts handmade sterling and wood tea set, comprising of 6 pieces, c.1910. Every piece is marked "STERLING" except for the sugar. The design is classically arts & crafts and each piece is hand hammered which produces a wonderful texture, very representational of the period. The pieces are: TRAY - 13" long by 9 1/2" wide by 3/4" high. TEAPOT - 5" high by 10 1/4" wide by 4 1/2' deep. CREAMER - 2 1/4" high by 6 1/4' wide by 31/2' deep. SUGAR - 3" high and 3 3/8" in diameter...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1980 item #1491306 (stock #BZ602)
Elizabeth II sterling silver salver. Made by Harrison Fisher & Co. in Sheffield in 1974. Round with molded ogee rim and 3 cast volute scroll supports. Traditional Georgian from the 1970s. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x D 8 1/8 in. Weight: 11.7 troy ounces. #BZ602

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 : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930 item #1433478 (stock #TR1082)
This wonderful pair of sterling silver triple candle holder was made in Germany circa 1920. The elegant fluted design decorated candle holders are 10 ¼” high, 11” wide at the widest part and the base is 5 3/8” wide at the widest part. The hallmarks are the crown and half moon, 925 STERLING, and a bear. The candle holders are hollow (not filled with cement) in the bottom there are some weights for stability, but those can be removed by unscrewing the bottom cover. Originally was priced at...
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 1940 item #1422970 (stock #39B78-3580)
Arts and Crafts sterling silver hand-wrought pie slice by Arthur Stone. Size: 8.5 inches. Early 20th century.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1485097 (stock #BX721)
Chippendale sterling silver tray. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. Round with molded curvilinear ogee piecrust rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern name, and no. X365. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7/8 x D 12 in. Weight: 20.4 troy ounces. #BX721

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930 item #1466181 (stock #BX092)
George V sterling silver ice bucket. Made by Charles & Richard Comyns in London in 1925. Urn with curved bottom and raised and inset foot. Leaf-wrapped s-scroll side handles with cherub cap in form of chubby-cheeked, curly haired boy. Cover raised with reeded and overhanging rim and leaf bud finial. Engraved Indo-Persian decoration with turbaned swordsmen amidst vegetation and birds. Ye Olde English porringer adapted to the exigencies of Roaring Twenties barware. Fully marked. Excellent conditio...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1464130
Being offered is a circa 1955 sterling silver vase by the Welsch Company of Peru. Comprising a handwrought heavy gauge vase in the form of a face and superb facial features with incised detail. Dimensions: 9 5/8 inches tall x 4 1/4 inches diameter. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition. Weight 19 ozs. Superb hand hammering, patina. Dark areas in pictures can easily be cleaned, polished.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930 item #1037422 (stock #1688)
A Tiffany Sterling Silver Candle Snuffer in an Elegant but Simple Design. From the 1930's. Length; 12". Excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1980 item #1455639
A nice sterling silver graduated jigger (1 1/2 and 2 ounces), the bottom formed from a 1972-D (Denver mint) Eisenhower silver dollar. The coin has nice detail. Hallmarked by Wallace.
  • Origin: America, 1972
  • Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms
  • Dimensions: 2” tall
  • Weight: 40.5 grams
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1346907
A classic figural sterling silver thimble jigger, the rim engraved "Only A Thimble Full". The workmanship of this jigger is very good and the engraving is among the nicest we've seen. Marked "Sterling."

Origin: America, ca. 1935. Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms. Dimensions: 1-29/32". Weight: 34.4 gr.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1220798 (stock #gam10135)
A sterling candle snuffer in bell shaped form with applied feather form handle, circa 1940. Marked Sterling. Very good condition with minor pindot near top third of snuffer head. 4.5 in long including feather handle. Wt. 13.1g. A whimsically practical gift for you or someone special.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1465185
Being offered is a circa 1936 sterling silver salad set by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought silver salad fork and spoon attached to carved wood handles. These bear the early 'Taxco Mexico' mark that was used between 1933-1940. Dimensions: 12 inches long by 2 inches wide. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. An early, rare find.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1487721 (stock #BY786)
Set of 12 traditional Georgian sterling silver bread and butter plates. Each: Well with tapering shoulder and embossed gadrooned rim. Fully marked including stamp for Hunt Silver Co., a maker active in Chicago and New York in the 1930s-40s, and no. 226. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x D 6 1/8 in. Total weight: 38 troy ounces. #BY786

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #472479
This Florence Nightingale sterling old French hollow knife with bolster was made by Alvin Silver back in 1919. There are no monograms. They are in excellent condition.

I have five (5) of these old French hollow knives with bolster for sale @ $59.95 each.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #273114 (stock #791)
A Sterling Silver Cheese Knife or Spreader. From the 1930's/1940's. Length 6.5" and excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930 item #1455384
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. The picks are presented in their original fitted boxes.
  • Origin: England, 1929
  • Con...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #770807
Sterling silver gravy ladle in Gorham's 1964 "La Scala" pattern. This is one of the heavier and more expensive patterns produced by Gorham in the mid-20th century.

Origin: America, ca. 1964. Condition: near mint, no dings or monograms. Size: 6-7/8" long. Weight: 87.0 grams.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1470850
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. The syringe is accompanied by an illustrated instruction card and the original fitted box.
  • Origin: America, 1967-70
  • Condition: excellent, ...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #465095
This spoon is 4" long.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #435989
This sterling souvenir spoon is 3 5/8" long.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #348802
This is a STERLING BABY SPOON with an ANGEL on the Handle manufactured by REED AND BARTON. The size is 3 9/16" long, the bowl measures 1 1/8" X 1 1/4". There is a Beautiful little Winged ANGEL on the top. This one is monogrammed on the back: C.A.R.J. in script. In EXCELLENT Condition date this ANGEL BABY SPOON 1894, patent date on the back (see jpgs). REED AND BARTON mark: EAGLE R LION/ and clearly marked STERLING on the back of the Spoon
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1487526 (stock #BY828)
Traditional sterling silver Colonial Revival Revere bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved sides with flared rim and stepped feet. Fine form with plenty of room for engraving. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and postwar pattern no. 23618. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/4 x D 8 1/2 in. Weight: 17.4 troy ounces. #BY828