Authentic antique over 100 years old, circa 1900 AD, solid silver gold gilt spoon, with Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth coat of arms.
An ovoid deep bowl with an elaborate stem surmounted at the top by a finial depicting a woman's bust in a classical style...
A rare French silver (950/1000 pure silver) tastevin from the reign of Louis XVI. This classic example features a classic design of angled “godrons” (grooves) accented with raised “perles” (pearls). The lack of deeply recessed “cupules” suggests that this wine taster was specifically intended for use with white wines. The center of the bottom has the expected tiny lathe mark where the vessel was raised from a solid block of silver...
George III sterling silver mug, London, 1765, with tapering sides and featuring an acanthus leaf capped double scroll handle and a stepped base. Marks rubbed and maker's mark indistinct. No repairs or erasures. Size: 3 3/4 inches ht. X 4 1/4 inches across handle X 3 inches diameter. Condition: minor bruising to sides.
Lovely sterling silver bonbon spoon, the bowl with matte gilding, bright cut engraving, piercing and a scalloped edge. The back is marked "925 Sterling 1000/Pat. Apl'd For". Unknown American maker.
Origin: American, circa 1900. Condition: excellent; no monogram. Size: 5-1/8" long.
A well-made and decorative antique English sterling silver swing-handle almond or nut basket, fully hallmarked for Birmingham. Described as an almond basket in an old Ryrie (Canada) catalogue, this 3-7/8" x 2-7/8" silver basket features fine openwork, a beaded edge and fancy feet; the handle has ornate decoration and the hinges are high quality. It has the maker's mark B.C, it weighs 44.9 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
French 950 silver inkwell on stand, ca 1910. Straight sides with vertically applied strapwork bands; curved bottom and raised foot. Cover hinged and domed with flower-head finial. Gadrooned rims. Interior has engraved curvilinear border and clear-glass liner. Mounted to oval curvilinear stand with ornamental border. Fully marked including maker’s stamp CG. Very good condition.
Overall dimensions: H 5 x W 9 3/8 x D 5 7/8 in. Weight (without glass): 15.5 troy ounces. #BT381
An English Sterling Silver Crumber or Silent Butler, with an Ivory Handle. Hallmarked in Sheffield, 1918, with the makers mark "W & Sons, Ltd.". for William Hutton & Sons. Dimensions; 6.5" x 3". Excellent condition (there is a crack in the underside of the handle, typical with ivory, see picture).
A Pair of Sterling Silver Grape Shears with rope Twist Handles by Gorham, circa 1900. Length; 5.5". Excellent condition.
Sterling silver cream or sauce ladle in Gorham/Durgin's popular 1910 "Fairfax" pattern. The reverse is marked with Durgin's hallmark. Very good weight.
Origin: America, circa 1910-30. Condition: excellent, period monogram "MC". Size: 4-7/8" long.
Zodiac sterling silver 3-piece baby set. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1915. This set comprises mug, bowl, and plate. Cup: Straight sides, short inset foot, and leaf-capped and mounted handle; interior gilt washed. Bowl: Gently tapering sides, curved bottom, and short inset foot; interior gilt washed. Plate: Round deep well and wide shoulder...
Chinese silver mug, ca 1910. Straight and upward tapering sides and c-scroll handle. A spare form enlivened with applied wraparound dragon chasing its tail. Marks include stamp for Wang Hing, a maker and retailer in Canton and Hong Kong. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 5 x W 5 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 10.8 troy ounces. #BX461
Art Deco sterling silver ice bucket. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1917. Girdled urn on raised foot. Cover raised with ovoid finial. Faceted and reeded. Snazzy with nice shimmer. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 19346 (first produced in 1917), and director’s letter m. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 8 1/4 x D 8 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 38 troy ounces. #BZ329
Turn-of-the-century cut-glass perfume bottle with sterling silver stopper. Globular with short and faceted neck and shoulder, and everted rim. Star, fern, and diaper ornament. Globular stopper with dense repousse-style flowers and ferns on stippled ground. Marked “Sterling” with stamp for James R. Armiger Co., a Baltimore maker that began working under that name in 1896. Very good condition with deep patina.
Dimensions: H 6 7/8 x D 3 5/8 in. #BM943 & BM944
Large Dutch silver cow creamer, 1910. A sweet beast with stocky body on slender legs and delicate hoofs. Head quizzically turned to side with flexed ears, sharp horns, red cabochon glass eyes, and gaping mouth spout. Flicked back tail handle and hinged back cover. Appears to be unmarked. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 7 1/4 x L 10 3/8 x W 3 3/8 in. Weight: 19.5 troy ounces. #BX771
A Gorham Set of a Sterling Silver Creamer and Covered Sugar with the Date Mark for 1911, and model number A3180. 17.3 Troy ounces in total. The Sugar is 5" high x 7" wide; the Creamer is 3.5" high x 6" wide, with a gold washed interior. Mint condition.
A Sterling Chocolate or Coffee Pot made by Howard & Co., New York and marked 1884. Dimensions; 7.75" high x 7" to handle; weight 11.9 T. ounces. Excellent condition.
Set of 6 Japanese silver shot glasses. Each: Straight and tapering sides; applied horned and taloned dragon. For the strong stuff. Unmarked. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x D 1 3/8 in. Total weight: 5 troy ounces. #BY231
Nice sterling silver sugar spoon in Whiting's classic 1880 "Bead" pattern. Whiting's designs are valued because of the small details such as the scalloped edges of the bowl. The reverse is marked with Whiting's old hallmark.
Origin: America, circa 1880s. Condition: excellent, no monogram.