All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1231740 (stock #7009)
A massive Japanese 19thC bronze jardiniere or plant holder with raised or bas-relief detail. This handsome antique signed Japanese bronze work stands 13-1/2" tall and it measures 11-1/2" across the opening. This is a large example of a classic bowl design, and it has a nice patination (appears somewhat lightened in our photographs to show detail). It features perching and flying birds and floral branches, a decorated collar with bat designs (a sign of luck and prosperity) and incised decoration...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1035819
Vintage Sterling Silver compact & Lipstick Case. Description: This a rounded sterling silver compact case with floral motif engraved on the lid and the base, along with a silver lipstick case engraved on all four sides. Size: The compact case Measures 2.75" in diameter and lipstick case's measurements are 2 3/8"h and 5/8"W. Condition: Both cases are in very good condition from early 20th century, keep in mind that all our items are secondhand and therefore there are always slight signs o...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1348591 (stock #9485)
A Victorian sterling silver ornate link silver coins watch chain necklace from 1895. This exceptional, highly styled chain shows Victorian design at its best. It is 16-3/4" long and it consists of a swivel, coiled infinity knot style links, oblong rod links with interior silver coils along with a swivel, t-bar, silver coins and a gold-fronted sterling scroll style 1-1/8 x 3/4" watch fob...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1103960 (stock #6590)
A simple and elegant Art Deco design four piece sterling silver International tea set c1930s...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #129459 (stock #200)
Gorham Sterling Silver Creamer and Sugar, with the Date Mark for 1906. The Creamer is 2 3/4" high x 4 1/8" handle to spout. The Sugar is 3 1/4" high x 5 1/2" handle to handle. Their is s slight nick (almost invisible) on the back of the Sugar, with the monogram "CRH" on the front.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1980 item #1350824 (stock #600vd)
This hand hammered covered serving platter is stunning, with exceptional detail and refinement. It is large, measuring 21 1/2" x 10 1/4" wide, 9 1/2" high (to tips of lobster antennae), and the applied lobster handle with seaweed is 10". The surface is all hand hammered, and the bottom of the tray is stippled. It is stamped "silver plate" on the tray, just under the lip of the top, with no makers mark...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1422049 (stock #40G29-1251)
An English sterling silver small-size oval tea caddy, London, 1919. Size: 2 3/4 inches wide x 3 1/8 inches ht. No monogram. A few minor bruises.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1930 item #1192099
Chinese bronze incense burner decorated with small Qilin on top, handle on each side, early to mid 20th century. Size; Height of this bronze item is 6 inches with diameter of 3 1/2 inches. Condition Report; Good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1910 item #1401643
Large size (11 3/4"), this bronze vase has applied sterling silver irises. The finish is bronze with verde sections visible, a mottled or variegated finish often utilized on Heintz Art Metal products. This piece is unsigned, and is early, prior to the patent pending and patent dates for this design, which is #3657. Like all Heintz Art vases and other objects, the bronze is a nice heavy weight, and the silver designs are also heavy and in high relief. In good condition, with a few minor scrap...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1980 item #1385688 (stock #9795)
A pair of Gorham 1190 sterling silver convertible 11-1/4" candlesticks with 3 pieces. These weighted candlesticks include the weighted 4-3/4" bases which act as short candlesticks, the 2-7/8" candle holder bell which can mount to the bases or on top of the 4-1/8" conical taper which can also screw into the base. When all pieces are mounted these fine table decorations are 11-1/4" tall. They have the Gorham marks on the bottom and they are probably from the 1950s or 1970s...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #175243 (stock #T 455)
Sold. Very Desirable Sterling Silver Letter Opener made by the Watson Company of nearby Attleboro Massachusetts with c 1910 hallmarks. Just think, at this time only about 1/3 of college students were women and only approx 5% were physicians! What New England college bound young lady of that era received this as a gift? Weighs 1/2 ounce on a postal scale. 5 1/2" X 7/16" wide. Very nice condition for age.
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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 : Pre 1910 item #1200874
Pair of perfume bottles of clear crystal glass with heavy sterling overlay in an Art Nouveau pattern of Iris, Leaves and scrolls, with hand-worked detailing. Both the neck and rim of the bottles are encased in silver. Sterling overlay stoppers are matched to it's bottle, stoppers are marked with identical number as it appears on the base of the bottle. Bottles are not monogrammed. Condition of bottles is excellent with no chips, cracks, or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1900 item #1181123 (stock #SR2104)

This Brass paper clip is a great desk accessory as well as a collectible antique. It dates to 1880.

Condition: excellent Height: 3.25 inches Width: 2.5 inches
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #730609 (stock #TR542)
Stunning, shiny and in excellent condition, this English sterling silver sugar caster is the perfect addition to any holloware collection or a charming focal point, whether for your own home or as a gift. The George V era piece is fully hallmarked by G&S Company Ltd, London. It measures 8 ½ inches tall and weighs 9.35 ounces. The caster is engraved with an Old English letter K on the downward slope of one of the faces. It comes ready for use; just fill with sugar and cast away!
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1910 item #1200873
Pair of perfume bottles of clear crystal glass with heavy sterling overlay in an Art Nouveau scrolled foliate design, with hand-worked detailing. Both the neck and rim of the bottles are encased in silver. Each sterling overlay stopper is matched to it's bottle, with each stopper marked with identical number as it appears on the base of the bottle. Bottles are monogrammed “ML”. Condition of bottles is excellent with no chips, cracks, or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #129798 (stock #271)
A Pair of Sterling Silver Hand Chased Salt and Pepper Shakers with Tripod Legs with Lion Heads and Paws; 5" high x 2.25" at the base; tripod legs
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1266876 (stock #02493)
A Mexican sterling silver trunk shaped pillbox (or trinket box) circa 1980. This 1-1/8 x 7/8" vanity item has a hinged top and a working hinged hasp and loop. It is stamped with a Mexican silver mark and IC10 and it weighs 13.8 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs except for a bit of minor flattening on the lid...