All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1056594
Antique Hand Crafted Persian Silver Hookha top, 19th C. The origins of the hookah come from the north western provinces of India along the border of Pakistan in Rajasthan and Gujarat nearly a millennia back. In Persia, before the age of cigar and cigarette, hookha was used for generations and generally they were made from clay. The aristocrats and wealthy had the upper section of their hookha made from silver and the base was porcelain or crystal...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1216965
Fine European, most likely German, oval silver box, depicting a sailing boat on the top and floral design to the side, gilt interior, from late 19th century period, bears 800 silver mark to the base. Size: Dimension of the box are 3 1/4"L x 1"H x 2 1/2"D. Condition Report; Good condition with typical age wear.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1164849 (stock #02196)
A 19th century engraved and gilded sterling silver chatelaine perfume flask. This 1-1/4" diameter pendant flask measures 2-5/8" from the top of the hanging chain to the bottom, the engraving is finely done and different on both sides, and it has the original threaded cap and gilt stopper. It is unmarked except for a fancy monogram and it may also have been made to be worn on a chatelaine...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1363038 (stock #9605)
An 800 silver Art Nouveau floral German napkin ring circa 1900. This high style, high relief table decor item measures 1-1/2" wide and 1-7/8" across the interior. The beautiful design goes around the outside and it has a fancy Gothic B monogram as well as a full set of hallmarks from Germany. It also has the maker's mark for Franz Mosgau of Berlin (est. 1807) and this item dates to the 1895-1900 era...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1422111 (stock #40G29-1124)
A very decorative sterling silver Art Nouveau cigarette case by W. Kerr, with all-over chasing with an eagle and scroll motif. Size: 4.25 inches x 3 inches. Let 19th century. Excellent condition, and with gilded interior.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1422401 (stock #38B12-17507)
A Victorian figural horse hoof commemorative inkwell. Dated 1899. A cast, silver plate mount on a genuine horse's hoof, with a commemorative dedication to 'Diadem' in 1899. Size: 5.75 inches length x 4.75 inches x 3.5 inches hr. Some wear to plating. Missing the glass inkwell liner.
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 : Pre 1900 item #1069089
Interesting antique Persian hand made silver vase exhibiting foliage design, engraving and chisel work is incredibly delicate. This item is 5.5 inches tall and 2.5 inches in diameter and weights 130 grams.
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 : Continental : Pre 1900 item #134535 (stock #385)
A Pair of Russian silver candlesticks; makers name (Karla & JC)? dated 1893. They are 13" high and decorated with grape vines, the stem is based on a circular base with foliate supports, each fully marked. 19 T. oz.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #71312 (stock #z1002)
This is a fanciful Dutch silver glass-lined mustard pot and spoon having neoclassical piercing depicting figures in a garden setting, c1848. It has a domed cover, ball feet and is marked on the body, lid and handle. It stands 2 1/2 inches high and is in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #467583 (stock #T 1426)
SOLD. With the look of Arts & Crafts or maybe earlier spartan looking fork pair marked: FOEHR 800 weighing 1.7 Oz or 50 grams in unpolished condition with the tine ends showing cutting marks normal for age. They are 7.5 in. Fancy Victorian ornate monograms appear to be superimposed W & B. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #333851 (stock #980)
A Continental (German) Silver Octagonal Tea Caddy; Dimensions 3.5" high x 3.25" wide x 2.5" deep. Embossed on all sides with scenes of people in front of a village. Weight 6.4 Troy ounces; excellent condition
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...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #122439 (stock #445)
A unique silver plate double wine bottle caddy by Elkington, featuring an extensive pierced design and a single central handle. Elkington mark of 1865-1897.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #1364318 (stock #9634)
An antique Rogers Star silver plated julep or punch or cocktail strainer spoon circa 1890. This 5-3/4" spoon has a pierced 2-3/4" across bowl and it was used to strain fruits and spices from juleps, punch or poured cocktails. It is stamped 1847 R.B. A1 for Rogers Brothers and it is in very good condition with no monograms, dents, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some minor bending to the join area of the handle and a bit of minor plating heel wear. All condition issues are noted...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #1401681
Very rare form of a Kate Greenaway figure by James Tufts Silverplate Company of Boston, ca 1880. A sewing caddy or stand, with rods to hold spools of thread, a pincushion held by the young girl, and a very nice engraved tray in the Aesthetic Movement style. It measures 5 1/4" high, and is 6 1/4" in diameter, with a nice flared foot of 3/8" high. It is signed on the bottom with James Tufts name, city, the monogram with T, and the number 4143. James Tufts opened his company in 1875, and creat...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #123993 (stock #448)
A Double-Lipped Silverplate Punch ladle, by Pairpoint, with a Cut Glass Handle, by Mount Washington, circa 1880. Overall length of the curved handle ladle is 15", with a bowl size of 3.5" x 5.5". It is marked Pairpoint Mfg. Co. at the neck of the handle.