RUSSIAN 84 ZOLOTNIK SILVER & ENAMEL BELT. Russian 84 zolotnik (.875 fineness) silver belt with intricate enamel details. Inscribed "W. M." on belt fastener. Weight: 359g. Size: length of this fine item is 30 inches.
An antique Dutch silver hand made miniature fireplace from 1900 or earlier. This unusual and well-made decorative miniature stands 1-5/8" high and 1-7/8" wide. It has a tooled gallery around the back plate, an integrated fire fender and floor surround and a space in the bed of the fireplace possibly for a wood cradle or grate (not present)...
Offered together as one lot, THREE pewter antique plates: one 8" diameter, bearing touch marks of London pewterer Samuel Ellis (1721-1773) and cursive initials "M P"; one, 8" diameter, no touch marks but antique initials, a primitive "P G" cut into the surface on bottom (and, considerably heavier than the other plates); finally, a plate of 9 1/4" diameter, no markings...
Aesthetic mixed inkwell. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Bell-form copper body with reeded silver foot rim. Applied silver ornament including flower-inset guilloche band and tendril border at neck. Cover hinged and domed with silver ball finial. With clear glass liner. A later version (1892-1902) of a pattern (no. 6231) that was first produced in 1880. Fully marked: “Tiffany & Co / Makers 6231 / Sterling Silver / 925-1000 / T / And / Other Metals”...
Very large and Early Silver Beaker, North European, Baroque period, dated 1701.
Perhaps misleading to call this large Baroque Silver vessel, a beaker, it could be used as a vase. A beautiful engraved vessel with dotted decoration on the body and with a central medallion engraved with CFS:BRD and below the dating 1701. A double concenthric line to the rim which is engraved with the letters P:L:A:M:B.
Size: 12,4 cm. heigh and ca. 11 cm. wide.
Weight: ca. 213 grams...
Lovely sterling silver ladle with a masque of Bacchus or some other satyr on the end of the handle. Decorative beading outlines the handle and the bowl. The reverse is marked "925 Sterling 1000". Although by an unknown American maker, this piece probably dates to the late 19th century when Gorham, Tiffany and other quality silversmiths were using lots of mythological motifs. No monogram and in excellent condition. 5" long.
This is a collectible antique sterling silver
luggage tag made by the Webster Company at the turn of the century consisting of a detailed valise shape, no monogram, maker's mark is worn by appears to be Webster mark on the front, stamped 925 in back, measures 1 7/8"L x 1 5/8 W including handle, Excellent condition.
American Victorian sterling silver shaving mug, ca 1880. Curved and waisted with pierced top bowl and second projecting bowl for brush. Frond and flower repousse. Cast scroll handle has same motif. Marked “Black, Starr & Frost / New-York / Sterling”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 3 7/8 x W 5 3/4 x D 3 in. Weight: 8 troy ounces. #BZ558
A beautiful Victorian sterling silver souvenir spoon from Saratoga Springs, New York. The handle depicts a Native American Chief wearing a feathered war bonnet, his bust surrounded by ears of corn and foliage. The bowl has a design picturing a young Native American man drinking from the natural springs and bears the legend “High Rock Spring Saratoga”. The bowl retains its original gilt surface. The back of the spoon is decorated with a tomahawk, bow and quiver of arrows...
A Wonderful Early American Coin Silver Four Footed Bowl with a Chased Repousse' Design by William Gale & Son of New York, circa 1860. Gale made silver hollowware for Tiffany, during its early years. Dimensions; 3.75" high x 6" diameter; weight 12.8 Troy ounces. Excellent condition. Small script monogram on one side.
A c. 1720-1740 Tobacco box in an extrafine and sharp condition for the often well-polished boxes of the early period.
Erotic motifs on both sides and as something rare, it's inscribed in the copper with 'Een vurig hart is een kroon der wereld' which means something like 'A fervent heart is a crown of the world'.
Length: 17 cm. and c. 5 cm. wide.
Condition: Near Extremely fine for the type of item.
Ex. Dutch Collection.
This Acme silver Co. number 732 three cherries and leaves drape over one side of the napkin holder which has a leaf-shaped base. Sometimes this napkin holder will be marked Standard Silver Co., Ltd.
This napkin ring is 2 1/2" tall and is circa 1885. It is engraved with the name " Grace". It has wonderful patina.
Superb sterling silver tongs in the "Kings" pattern. These are of the finest workmanship, exhibiting crisp detail on a very heavy blank. Fully hallmarked for London, 1842, with the Victoria head duty mark. The maker's mark is "WE" in conjoined circles.
Origin: London, England, 1842. Condition: virtually mint, period monogram "JJ". Size: 6".
This is an ornate American sterling silver baby food pusher made by Whiting Manufacturing Company in the "HYPERION" Pattern, circa 1888; the inside base of the front handle marked with the maker's mark and STERLING. the outside of the pusher having beautiful repousse, back of pusher monogrammed in Italics JPM; Measurements-handle 3 3/4 inches long, the blade measures 1 5/8 inches across. Condition- Excellent
Jugendstil pewter dish of trefoil shape, the wedges between the leaves filled with softly modelled violets. The base with three minimal ball feet for the balance. German, c 1900, marked Rein Zinn 95 % (Pure Pewter 95 %) under a crown. Width "6 ¾ / 17.5 cm. Condition: fine, keeping its original oxidized decoration and patina, never polished.
Very rare antique, 17th century (circa 1650 A.D.) Polish Winged Hussar massive sword (broadsword) Pałasz (pallasch) with a karabela hilt and a semi-closed guard composed of a carved horn grip, secured to the tang of the blade with three rivets with domed pewter heads (one rivet has a silver washer).
The steel guard has a semi-closed knuckle bow, faceted crossguard and langets, and down curved quillon...
A Child's English Silver Christening Mug; Hallmarked London 1807. Dimensions; 2.5" high x 2.125" at base, weight, 2.7 Troy ounces. The makers mark is somewhat indistinct, but it can be made out to be "RG", for Robert Garrard the First. Very fine condition.
Dress up your desk with a touch of Tiffany. This is the elegant Arts and Crafts bronze dore "NINTH CENTURY" pattern Letter Opener manufactured by Tiffany Studios, Circa 1910, stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1633. Size: 10 1/4" Long. Excellent vintage condition.