All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1419298
8 pieces of silver flatware, from the rare collection created by Alex Gueyton in France for Prince Yusupov of Russia, ca 1860. The lot consists of: 2 knives, with silver blades, fully stamped with Alex Gueyton's name and hallmark, the French Minerva hallmark for silver, and the Russian import mark of St. Petersburg. The knives have the Yusupov family crest on front and back of handles...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1193131 (stock #39B14-9155)
An important table dinner bell by the renowned partnership of silversmiths Wakelin and Taylor, London, 1787. Turned ivory handle; the silver bell engraved with all-over decoration including motifs of foliate scrolls, birds, swags, and an armoured helm, together with a family crest. Size: 5 1/2 inches tall x 2 7/8 inches diameter. 8.16 troy ounces total weight. Condition: excellent, with a tight age crack to the ivory handle. Crisp hallmarks on inside of bell...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Coin : Pre 1900 item #1391830 (stock #39B14-17479)
Scarce pair of antebellum New Orleans coin silver repousse decorated goblets by Christopf Christian Kuchler. Circa 1855. Engraved 'P. Irwin' for Patrick Irwin (1810-1878), a prominent citizen of New Orleans and Alderman, Louisiana State Representative, and co-founder of the Hibernia Bank. Retailed by Hyde and Goodrich of Royal Street. Size: 6 inches ht. Excellent condition. Makers mark stamped to underside of foot.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Coin : Pre 1837 VR item #1137218 (stock #1897)
A Large and Eleoquent Sugar and Creamer in Coin Silver by Garrett Eoff (1779-1845) of New York, circa 1820-1830. Dimensions; sugar, 9.5" high x 10" handle to handle, weight 26 standard, 23.7 Troy ounces; creamer 7.75" high, 7.5" handle to spout, weight, 17.5standard, 15.9 Troy ounces. Total weight, 43.5 standard, 39.6 Troy ounces. Several minor knocks; in very fine condition overall. Signs of a possible monogram or armorial, but well rubbed.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1423493 (stock #39B14-17548)
A large presentation goblet by John Edward Terry, London, 1840, with blown out repousse decoration of morning glories and foliage. Size: 10 in ht. x 5.25 in. diameter. 18.8 Troy ounces. Excellent condition. With original engraved family armorial and later presentation inscription: To L.D. Salisbury, Esq., For the Best General Score, Gala 15th Sept. 1840.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1940 item #1040468
Description: a fabulous sterling silver tea/coffee set comprising a teapot, sugar bowl and creamer. This set has been manufactured by International Silver co, Prelude style...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1920 item #912625 (stock #26C10-2237)
Pairpoint centerpiece in silverplate with cut crystal vase, fashioned in a classical style with female masks and garlands, and supported on paw feet. The removable crystal vase is decorated with diamond cut motifs and has a star in the base. Circa 1890-1915. Condition: Two small chips to the crystal (one on top rim; one on underside of base). Marked on the underside with Pairpoint stamps and the number C1536. Size: 7" x 7" x 16.25" ht.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #1423967 (stock #40G63-162)
English George IV sterling silver wine jug, London, 1829, by silversmith Benjamin Preston. Size: 9 3/8 in. ht. x 7 1/2" x 5 in. 23.3 Troy ounces. An attractive and substantial hot water or wine jug, adorned with applied acanthus leaf motifs and repousse work. and supported on three scrolled feet. Engraved with family monogram in a cartouche, and with later presentation from 1928 on base. Nice condition but with a single push in on the underside where one foot attaches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1291624
Antique Chinese silver marriage box; of rectangular form with hinged cover, repoussé phoenix and dragon amid clouds with flaming pearl at center, outlined with small celadon jade ring; the paneled sides of mushroom and floral motifs; hallmark (some typical wear); approx. total weight 110.5 g (including jade). Size; Width of silver box is 3 3/4 inches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930 item #1425089 (stock #39B14-19046)
A Tiffany and Co. sterling silver pedestal tazza dessert stand in the desirable Blackberry pattern. No monogram. Size: 8 inches diameter x 3.5 inches ht. Circa 1907-1938 mark. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1175382
Hand carved rosewood and sterling silver salad or serving set designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each piece is intricately carved and wrapped in sterling silver wire and measures 12 1/2" long. Beautiful condition with no chips or cracks. Each signed on the reverse WS. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards excellent website spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1036049
Vintage Persian Repousse Silver Dresser Box Description: This striking and well executed hand engraved Persian silver box, Octagon in shape, features repousse floral motif and birds on the domed lid. The Octagon shape is eight sided and on each side the artist has performed different elaborate repousse work which depicts floral motif and birds...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1192262 (stock #39B78-3154)
Scarce Irish silver bowl by silversmith Matthew West, Dublin, c.1780, sterling silver. A small bowl adorned with swirling bands of punch work decoration and supported on three hoof feet. Excellent antique condition. Hallmarked on the underside with the Irish harp, figure of Hibernia and maker's initials MW for Matthew West. Also engraved with the original owner's initials BR in block letters. Size: 5 inches in diameter x 2.5 inches high. Weight: 4.6 troy ounces.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1318389 (stock #39B14-14152)
English George III period sterling silver oval tea caddy, London, 1796, by John Crouch I and Thomas Hannam. Size: 4 inches high x 4 inches long x 2 1/2 inches deep. Excellent condition with no repairs or damage. Engraved on the front with a family crest. Fully hallmarked on the side and also on the lid with lion passant and maker's stamp. The wooden finial is carved and is secured to the cover with a sterling nut.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1930 item #1423216 (stock #38B12-14427)
A pair of Tiffany and Co. sterling silver salad servers in the Exposition or Tomato pattern. Size: 9 3/4 inches length. No monogram. Gilded tines and bowl. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1930 item #1050613
Tall Persian silver Rosewater Spice Tower, Early 20th C. Description: Silver rosewater spice tower with pierced holes to the top, embossed floral decoration, 12-1/2 inches high and 3-3/4 inches in diameter, it weights 381 gr. or 12.25 T OZ in good condition. Provenance: Knoxville TN collection. Shipping is FREE within the U.S.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1408823
Large oval serving bowl, measures 13" wide, 8 1/4" deep and 2 1/2" high, by the American silver company, Bailey Banks and Biddle. The firm was consolidated under this name in 1878, and this piece is from the early period of the company...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1419300
From the workshop of George Roth of Hanau Germany, ca 1895, this silver casket is beautifully crafted in the French rococo style. It measures 4 1/2" x 4 5/8" x 3", and is good heavy weight, 12 troy ounces. The interior has some remnants of gilding remaining, and the locking mechanism is visible (no key). It is stamped on the bottom with the marks of George Roth, with crowns over an A, a P, and a Fleur de lis. George Roth was a silversmith in Hanau, working between 1891 and 1908, and like man...