All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1034131 (stock #1790)
A George III Sterling Silver Creamer, or Cream Jug, London, 1792. No Apparent Makers Mark. Dimensions; 3.75" high x 3.5" wide, to the handle; weight, 4 ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1910 item #1031843
A finely detailed cast bronze jewel box, the cover decorated with a scene of Don Quixote astride his horse followed by his loyal Sancho Panza on his donkey. The end panels feature bas relief images of Cervantes flanked by cherubs, and the back panel a bas relief of Don Quixote wearing an armored helmet. Cherubs and dolphins decorate the front. The interior is lined in a bright red velvet. The box retains its original key and the lock is in working order...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1031838
A very rare set of six sterling silver demitasse spoons in the "Holly & Mistletoe" pattern by Tiffany & Co. This is a more ornate variant of the company's more common "Holly" pattern. The handles are decorated on both sides with holly and mistletoe foliage and mistletoe berries. The elongated bowls have notched shoulders and are parcel-gilt. The spoons are fully hallmarked and have the date letter used 1873-91...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1800 item #1027467 (stock #1772)
A Pair of George II Brass Candlesticks with a Scalloped Base. Dimension; 8" high x 4.5" at base. Circa 1730-1750. Slight bend to the top of one and a slight tear (0.25" x 0.125"-see photo) on the base of the same one.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1026932 (stock #1415)
An American Sterling Silver Three Piece Tea Set by Bailey, Banks, Biddle. Chased design and Gold Washed Creamer and Sugar. Teapot, 21 ounces, 11" high; Creamer, 5 ounces 4.5" high; Sugar, 8 ounces, 4" high. Total weight 34 ounces. Early 1900's. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1026926 (stock #1665)
Ann Unusual and Rare Matched Pair of George II Silver Strawberry Dishes, by George Wickes and Hallmarked in London, 1744. With a Scalloped and Fluted Gallery and a Center Armorial. Dimension; 10.125" in diameter x 2.25" high; weight 32.9 Troy ounces total. A few very small dimples and some surface scratches, but otherwise in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1026858 (stock #1786)
A Lidded Sterling Silver Tankard made in the Colonial American Manner by James Woolley, a Boston Based Arts and Crafts Silversmith, circa 1910. Block initials on handle. Dimensions; height 9.5"; weight 27.4 Troy ounces. In excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1020148
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...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Iron : Pre 1900 item #1019837
From our European Collection, a fine and very ornate cast iron plant stand, late 19th century, most likely French though possibly Spanish, featuring highly detailed and animated figures gracing the corners, along with some very intricate openwork on the legs and stand surfaces.

Size and Condition: 30 inches tall, 15 inches wide, 15 inches deep. Some minor and general wear commensurate with age but really no notable flaws...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Iron : Pre 1900 item #1019834
From our European Collection, a fine and very ornate cast iron letter holder, late 19th century, most likely French though possibly Italian or even Spanish, crisply cast with cherubs and other figures and very intricate openwork.

Size and Condition: 14 3/4 inches wide, 14 1/2 inches tall, 4 3/4 inches deep when opened. Excellent condition...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1017918
From our European Collection, a good late 19th century bronze figural inkwell, probably French.

Size and Condition: 9 inches wide, 5 1/4 inches tall, 6 1/4 inches deep. Some verdigris to the patina, the interior glass ink container liner has a small crack, and the inkwell lid does not fully close, though this can easily remedied with a competent repair. Still fine overall condition.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1017912
From our European Collection, a fine and elegant 19th century bronze tazza, probably French, featuring well-cast leonine head motifs with twisted serpentine handles, supported upon a tapering circular pedestal base with some very attractive and realistically cast floral motifs. This piece has acquired a nice chocolate-brown patina across most of the surfaces.

Size and Condition: 13 1/4 inches across handles, 7 inches tall...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1006465
A very nice Imperial Russian enameled silver spoon by Gustav Klingert. The bowl is beautifully decorated in five shades of opaque cloisonné enamels and in translucent red and amethyst. The design I modified floral pattern with a Persian-style reserve. The handle is finished in a fish-scale enameled pattern. Exposed areas of silver are stippled and gilt. The interior of the bowl is engraved “Moscow”, indicating that the spoon was sold as a souvenir to an American or English visitor...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #992622 (stock #1281)
A Very Early Victorian Sterling Silver Teapot by Charles Rawlins & William Sumner, London 1838. Somewhat Rococo in Design it is a very heavy 29.3 Troy ounces in weight. A few minor dings, but in very fine shape.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #992270 (stock #1481)
A Large Victorian Silver Plate Fish Slice Set with Ivory Handles, by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, circa 1880. The Ivory Handles are slightly mellowed and have age splits in each handle. The Fish Knife is a large 13" and the Serving Fork is 10.5", both with etching and piercing. Th knife is signed HA EA FA, for Atkin Brothers. Overall in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #992259 (stock #769)
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.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #992023 (stock #428)
An Italian "800" Silver Ewer and Underplate (or basin) with Mounted Carnelians on Each Piece. From Milano, Italy, late 19th century. Excellent condition and Very elegant. Dimensions; ewer 4.5" high, underplate 5" in diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #991578 (stock #1537)
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.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Asia Trade : Pre 1910 item #989567 (stock #G0227)
A beautiful early 20th C. silver enamel turtle pendant with Chinese character (longevity)motif. It's a perfect gift for turtle lover. L:2-1/4"
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #982602 (stock #1755)
A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Two Light Candelabra, with removeable bobeches. Dimensions; 7.5" high x 7" wide; total weight 84 ounces. From the late 19th century. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #980245 (stock #1753)
A Sterling Silver Basket or Fruit Bowl by Theodore B Starr. Of a Quatrefoil Form with Reticulated Sides. Pattern number 6936. Dimensions; 12" x 12" x 3.5"; weight 18.3 Troy ounces. Circa 1900. Very fine condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #978489 (stock #1345)
A Pair of George III Style Drum Mustard Pots with Matching Spoons. With Reed Borders, a Hinged Flat Cover with a Scroll Handle and a Shell Thumbpiece. Marked SG for Sebastian Henry Garrard, of R & S Garrard & Co. (Crown Jewelers, 1843-2007). Marks for London, 1919 on each pot and spoon. Dimensions; 2.25" high x 2.5" in diameter. With a clear glass liner, not original. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #978234 (stock #1643)
An Impressive Large Sterling Silver Bon Bon Serving Spoon win an Intricate Openwork Pattern. Custom Made for Marshall Field & Co., Chicago, around 1900. Dimensions; 10.75" x 6" (the bowl is 6" x 5"). Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #978166 (stock #1667)
A Black, Starr & Frost Sterling Silver Tray or Centerpiece. Circa 1880-1890 with the mark for 1874-1908. Monogram in center. Dimensions; 21.5" long x 17.5" deep x 2" high; weight a heavy 33.8 Troy ounces. Excellent condition, with some surface scratches.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Coin : Pre 1800 item #978165 (stock #1671)
An American Federal Period Coin Silver Creamer by John McMullin of Philadelphia. Gadrooning on both the top and the midsection. Elegant handle. Circa 1800. Dimensions; 6" high x 5" long x 2.5" deep; weight, 6 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #974690 (stock #ga-130)
A large highly decorative sterling silver figural-form bonbon spoon, circa 19th C, .950 silver, made in Yokahama Japan for the American market, comprising a full size geisha girl handle holding a parasol, the parasol is the bowl of the spoon. Beautifully executed face, kimono and obi, as well as parasol, this is a perfect example of Victorian cutlery at its finest. Marked on back STERLING. Measurements: 7 1/4" L Wt: 56.4g Condition is excellent; small pin dot on back.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1920 item #969556 (stock #G0197)
A beautiful 19th/20th C. Chinese cast bronze plate with phoenix and dragon designe. In it's excellent condition. D: 15cm
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #963151 (stock #1395)
A Small Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug or Cann; by William Bateman, London 1817. Dimensions; 3.25" high x 2.75" at base. Weight 5 ounces. Excellent
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #958244
Rare antique english silverplate cigar lighter spirit burner. Equestrian motif with horseshoe base and tripod made of riding crops holding up a riding helmet/jockey cap. Top screws off to refill oil chamber. Measures 5" tall. Made by Hardwood, Plante & Harrison. Birmingham, England. 1883-1886. Hallmark underside base. Superb Condition. With any questions or to place an order, feel free to contact us at 704-564-1952 or 561-358-1164. Thank You.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Asia Trade : Pre 1920 item #946962 (stock #G0149)
Beautiful Japanese miniature sterling silver teapots, very detailed workmanship. But it has couple small dents on one of the teapot (Pls. see the photo). Otherwise in very good condition. H:3-1/2" and H:3" Marked
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #945694 (stock #1733)
A George III Bright Cut Engraved Oval Silver Teapot, with a Wooden Handle and Finial. Hallmarked London, 1791 by Peter & Ann Bateman. Dimensions; 6" high x 10" handle to spout; weight 11.9 troy ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #941870 (stock #gaf-117)
Fanciful Imperial Russian Silver-Gilt and Niello Picnic Basket-form Minaudiere/Cigarette Case featuring a textured wicker designed basket held together with a niello belt, hinged top, silver link chain, made in Moscow 1895, having gilt wash interior stamped 84 standard, Makers Mark and Assayers Mark in Cyrillic. WT: 4.91 oz Size: 3 1/2"x 2 5/8"; Age appropriate wear, several small pin dots.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #940398 (stock #1735)
A fine George III Irish Silver Marrow Scoop. Hallnarked in Dublin in 1812, with the Makers Mark "CC" for Christopher Cummins. Dimensions; 9.25" long. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1800 item #937872 (stock #1585)
A Pair of George II Brass Candlesticks. Trumpet Stems, Urn Nozzles and Notched Base. Dimension; 7" high. Circa 1750. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Coin : Pre 1837 VR item #937648 (stock #1668)
A Rare Early American Coin Silver Pap Boat, by John H. Connor and Garret Eoff of NY and Inscribed "Dec 25th 1834". Dimensions; 6" x 2.8755". Weight; 2.8 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1900 item #921396 (stock #1249)
An American Victorian Brass Hinged Open Work Trinket or Jewelry Box, circa 1900. Dimensions; 5.75" x 4.25" x 3.75" high. Very Good Condition
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1910 item #907199 (stock #258)
Dresser Tray with a Doily Enclosed in between two pieces of glass and in a Bronze two handled mount. Dimensions; 8.5" in diameter, 10" to the handles. Circa 1900 and in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #876204 (stock #1712)
A Boxed Set of Silver Victorian Berry Spoons with Gilt Bowls. Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1855, with Makers Marks of RM EH, for Martin, Hall & Co. (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall). Weight; 5.5 ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #874576 (stock #1110)
A George III Engraved Silver Helmet Form Creamer or Cream Jug, with Reeded Top and Handle. There is a small monogram in the front and floral swags around. On a square pedestal foot, with marks on the underside; for London 1790 and IB (for John Belden). Dimensions; 6.4" to handle; weight 4 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #866842 (stock #2726)
Graceful sterling pitcher probably crafted in Mexico. The piece is 8 1/2" high and 9" handle to lip and weighs approximately 2 1/2 lbs.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #866489 (stock #5048)
Sterling Round Photograph Frame with watch hook and scrolling cutwork border. Circa 1920. Size: 3.125" H x 3" Dia.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Iron : Pre 1900 item #866115 (stock #1447)
An American Victorian Magazine Stand or Canterbury, with "Ex Libris" on both sides in a panel. Dimensions 12" wide x 10" deep x 18" high. From the late 19th century. In very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #860171 (stock #1278)
A George III Silver Galleried Inkstand; assayed in London 1779, with the makers mark "WA" for William Abdy. Dimensions; 7.5" x 3" x 3" high. Shaped with and hourglass cross section and pierced gallery cut glass wells with silver lids, wood base. Fully marked and in very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #855265 (stock #265)
A Toddy or Punch Ladle in Sterling Silver by Gorham in the rare Louis XIV pattern, for Theodore B. Starr and Herman Marcus. It is in a bent ladle shape (may have been straight originally, but more likely it was based on designs in the George III period) and dates from about 1870, when the design was patented. It weighs 6.4 Troy ounces and measures 8" x 5", with a bowl of 4.5" x 3.5". Its unbent length would be 14.5". There is a monogram "N" on the underside of the handle...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #853577 (stock #gag-4)
This very fine antique rectangular-shaped French silver and gilt boardroom snuff box features a highly engraved scroll and floral decoration with central cartouche and gilt lined interior, hallmarked on lid rim, mid 19th Century. Wt: 54.8g; Size: 3 3/8" x 1 5/8"; Excellent condition with very minor wear to gilt
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1920 item #838593 (stock #gam-118)
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.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #823921
An uncommon set of six nut picks, the mother of pearl handles attached to the silverplate picks with sterling silver ferules. The ferules are decorated with ropetwist borders flanking an ornate acanthus leaf pattern. In the Victorian era, fresh nuts would have been served alongside and cheese and fruit as a dessert course. The ferules are marked "Sterling".

Most sterling silver flatware services before 1900 had mother of pearl cutlery instead of knives that matched the rest of the service...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #804932
A very pretty sterling silver berry or casserole spoon by Durgin. The handle is nicely engraved in an ivy pattern, while the gilt bowl is engraved with a flock of butterflies. The back is stamped with Durgin's earliest hallmark.

Origin: America, ca. 1870. Condition: excellent, no monogram, sharp detail, gilding faded to pale lemon. Size: 9" long. Weight: 59.0 grams.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #780412
A wonderful sterling silver trout set in Towle's 1884 "Arlington" pattern...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #780085
A beautiful sterling silver berry or casserole spoon in Whiting's desirable 1896 "Dresden" pattern. The handle is decorated on both sides with sprays of roses. The matte gilt bowl is scalloped and decorated with repousse beading and volutes. The spoon is stamped with Whiting's hallmark and has the patent date indicating an early date of manufacture.

Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, original gilding intact, sharp detail, no monogram. Size: 8-3/4" long. Weight: 87.0 grams.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #760675
An elegant sterling silver olive serving spoon in an unnamed floral pattern by Baker Manchester Silver Co. This maker was especially known for their elegant silver serving pieces instead of full flatware services. The Art Nouveau style is evidenced by the trio of fully-opened roses that decorated the tip and center of the curving handle. The design is repeated in the scalloped and pierced bowl, and is shown in reverse on the back side of the spoon. The bowl retains its original matte gilding...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #757320 (stock #1559)
A Rare Matched Set of Six Early George III Scottish Silver Dessert Spoons. By Patrick Robertson and Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1766. In the Hanoverian Rat-tail Pattern, with Bottom Struck Marks at the Narrow Part of the Stem (making the marks somewhat indistinct). Dimensions; 7.25" in length and 7.6 Troy ounces in total. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1910 item #755726
A rare hammered brass cigar humidor bearing the double-headed eagle insignia of Russia's Romanov dynasty. The tall humidor is of seamed construction and has a hammered surface. The front is decorated with the Romanov eagle applique attached with copper rivets. The interior of the domed lid has a recessed area with a lip that holds a moistened sponge to keep the cigars at the proper humidity. Humidors of this sort are quite rare and were likely used in the offices of lower ranking household o...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #755091 (stock #1635)
A George III Scottish Silver Sugar and Cream Jug by Francis Howden and hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1810. Bright cut engraved decoration. Gilt interior and reeded border. The marks are faint, but between the two pieces can be made out. Dimensions; creamer 8" x 4.5"; sugar 5.75" x 4.5"; weight 16.5 Troy ounces total. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #752463 (stock #1349)
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.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #743609 (stock #bf706-1)
This is a wonderful pair of sterling silver tablespoons made by the Whiting Manufacturing Co. in the decorative repousse "Berry" Pattern, circa 1880, the front beautifully detailed with blueberry-like berries and leaves; monogrammed on the back with initials A. C., Whiting makers mark, and STERLING; Wt. 2.11 troy oz; Measurement- 6 3/4 inches, Bowl-2 1/4 long; Condition is excellent with minor surface scratches.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1910 item #714035 (stock #gam-46)
In the tradition of the Victorian taste for taxidermy and the macabre, this unusual brass page turner is in the form of a chicken foot holding a feather, beautifully detailed and in perfect condition., circa 1890. Measures 9 3/8 in high. This is a wonderful desk accessory.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #706336 (stock #1277)
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.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #699523 (stock #707-2)
This is a fine American sterling silver napkin ring with three rows of engine turned banding and a center cartouche, made at the turn-of-the-century, monogrammed HLW, unmarked; Wt. 9.8 grams. Condition is excellent having four raised points on one rim; May need cleaning. Measurement: 1 1/2 in. diam. x 1 in. high.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #699477 (stock #107-1)
This turn-of- the-century Christmas present would be a unique way to package a holiday check or carry on a tradition. This is a Victorian ladies’ sterling silver calling purse, by James E. Blake Co., ca. 1915, the front exterior beautifully detailed and decorated with a centered garland inscripted Dec. 25, 1915, the back monogrammed in scroll "GLS"; the 14K gold-washed interior with hinged mirror has 4 compartments including one with a currency clip and celloloid writing tablet; makers mark ...