Killer Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Napkin Ring by the FRANK M. WHITING COMPANY of No. Attleboro, MA. founded in 1878. This one is a beauty! So organic and feminine in shape and form. Not one straight line anywhere to be found only high relief flowing floral motifs. Measuring 1 3/8" H x 11/16" in diameter across. Marked clearly inside ring: STERLING BY FRANK M. WHITING COMPANY, W in a circle with flared darts on either side. Front has script signature "Mom". I have not polishe ...click for details
Very rare find! I have had many pieces of Jewelry by this artist but never an enamel bowl. Never even seen any enamels by Panis for that matter. Just purchased from a Cape Cod estate not far from where this artist had been active the last half century! Panis was a member of the Boston Society of Arts & Crafts and his meticulous distinctive pierced & hammered style, has especially in recent years, become highly sought after. Bowl is done in Copper, has a scalloped edge and measures approx ...click for details
I just bought a collection of purses from an estate. This one I thought was so beautiful with it's tatwork, beading and cream colored satin liner. The daughter- age 70- told me it was either her mother's or her grandmothers. Maybe for a wedding... I think it is at least 80 years old. It had been wrapped carefully in tissue paper and is in remarkable condition. Measuring 7 1/2" W x 5 1/2". The beads are a silver in color and are hand sewn all over the purse. Inside liner in crea ...click for details
I just bought a beautiful collection of pink floral porcelin from a local estate...This is a gorgeous German 3 pc. Dresser Set c. 1920's -30's with Peonies. Set consists of small pin tray 4 1/4" x 3", a hair receiver 2 1/2 "H (with lid) x just shy of 3" in diameter, and a matching jar- same measurements- with lid. All are marked on the bottom: Made in Germany, the # 15/577/2 plus there are also impressed #'s There is evidence of a silver lustre design on these pi ...click for details
I just bought a beautiful collection of pink floral porcelin from a local estate...This is a gorgeous German Hat Pin Holder c. 1920's -30's with Peonies. Measuring 5 3/4" H with a base of 3 3/8" and a top of 2". Marked on bottom Made in Germany and the # 15/577/2 also an impressed # 297/2. There is evidence of a silver lustre design around the top. Some wear is evident, but I think it only adds to it's charm. Otherwise in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or re ...click for details
I just bought a beautiful collection of old pink floral porcelin from a local estate. Offered here is a lovely Cake or Dessert Plate. Great details with a floral basket in the center overflowing with Peonies? or maybe Roses. A garland repeats this motif around the server's edges. Gold gilt decoration also adds interest. There is some loss of this gilt but no chips or cracks or repairs. Measures 3 1/2 " H and 8 1/4" diameter of top. Base measures 4 1/2" across. Marked clearly o ...click for details
