Beautiful Italian 800 silver repousse sugar box. This sugar box with lid, was made in Milano, 19th Century. A finely chiselled foliage decor encompasses the entire sugar box. Marking located on the bottom.
Measurements: 6.69" (17 cm) height X 7.08" (18 cm) including handles X 4.33" (11 cm) diameter.
Delicate silver mesh purse with a solid clasp handle. Exquisite floral design around the top of the purse. The front body of the mesh purse is also decorated with fringes. Made of 800 silver. The silver seal is located at the clasp.
This is an elegant set of 6 Art Nouveau sterling silver strawberry forks, American, ca. 1910, maker unidentified, marked "B" and sterling; beautifully decorated with a single hand chased poppy and fabulous Art Nouveau trailing leaf and stem motif on both front and back; perfect for serving h'ors d'oeuvres, too; condition: excellent; measurement: 4 _ inches.
A late 19th or early 20th century sterling silver sauce ladle with a round bowl, marked on the back of the handle, “STERLING, J.E. CALDWELL & (the rest of the punch missing) PATENT.” The front of the handle decorated with a long tailed bird (Jay?) in foliage. On the back is more foliage, the marks, and the engraved initial “F.” Approx. 7 inches long. Approx. 60 grams.
Condition: Some wear. Decoration still crisp.
J.E. Caldwell were a major Philadelphia maker and retailer.
A Magnificent Victorian Silver Plate Cake or Brides Basket or Tazza, with a Swing Handle. Circa 1860-1880. Dimensions; 12.5" in diameter x 4" high x 11" to handle; 5.5" diameter at base; substantial weight 37 oz. Excellent condition (note that photos show reflections, the plating is in excellent condition). There is no maker's mark.
An Unusual Matched Set of American Victorian Sterling Silver Grape Shears, with Vine, Leaf and Grape clusters on Handles. One is Marked Sterling on the Handle and one on the Blade. Dimensions 6.5" long. Circa 1870-1890. Excellent condition. They can be purchased separately, if desired.
A Sterling Silver Water Pitcher by William B. Durgin Co., Concord, NH and Retailed by Tilden-Thurber of Providence RI. Weight 27.5 oz, 4.5 pints, 8" high x 9" wide. Excellent condition. From the early 1900's.
This is a stunning Victorian ladies’ sterling silver evening purse, by R. Blackinton & Co., ca. 1880, the exterior, monogrammed "FEJ" and decorated all over with beautiful scrolling flowers even has a compartment with a marked sterling pencil; the gold-washed interior with hinged mirror has 4 compartments including one with a currency clip and ivory writing tablet; makers mark and Sterling mark...
A Gorham Sterling Silver Pierced Rim BonBon Dish. Shaped and Footed, with the date mark from 1907. The dimensions are 7.5" x 6" x 1.5" and the weight is 4.0 Troy ounces. Excellent condition (the coloration is due to lighting), no monogram.
Absolutely beautiful silver plate tray with center crest and decoration, handles on each end and fabulous serpentine, reticulated edges. This tray is marked by the maker, but I couldn't find the mark. It is old and in excellent condition. It measures 29 1/2" long x 22" deep.
A Elegant Matched Pair of Sterling Silver Pepper Pots or Casters from the Era of George III. Hallmarked in London, 1804 and made by Crespin Fuller. Crisp marks on base and top. Height; 5.5 inches. Weight 6.4 Troy ounces. Very fine condition.
A Pair of Sterling Silver Grape Shears with rope Twist Handles by Gorham, circa 1900. Length; 5.5". Excellent condition.
A Nut Dish With Handle, in Sterling Silver. Made by Gorham for Udall & Ballou, a New York City Jeweler, in the early 1900's. It measures 4.5" long x 2.5" deep x 2.5" high to the handle.
A Matched Set of Four George II Silver Open Salts. The Set was assayed in London in 1747, makers mark illegible. The dimensions are 3" across and 1 1/2" high. They stand on three cabriole legs and weigh a total of 9 Troy ounces. There is a small crest in the front of each. Minor imperfections, but in very good condition overall.
This is an American set of five sterling silver table forks made by the Whiting Manufacturing Co. in the decorative repousse "Berry" Pattern, circa 1880, the front beautifully detailed with rasberries and leaves; monogrammed on the back with initials A. C., Whiting makers mark, and STERLING; Measurement- 7 3/4 inches; Condition-age appropriate wear to tines.