All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Copper : Pre 1960 item #801093
Rebajes Elephant made of cut and hammered copper. Probably intended to be used as an ashtray this piece appears to be unused. Rebajes animals are not easily found, and make excellent additions to a Rebajes collection. Signed. Length is 9 inches, Width is 5 1/2 inches; overall condition is very good, this is "as found". 1940/1950's
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1154691 (stock #6771)
A Birks sterling silver cranberry or mayonnaise bowl with a cobalt liner 1947. This classic vintage 4-3/4" across and 2-1/2" high was made by Birks, Canada in 1947. It is marked BIRKS STERLING 20/53 and it has the year mark for 1947. The silver bowl weighs 122 grams which doesn't include the liner, and it has never been monogrammed. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1287973
Exquisite sterling silver box designed and signed circa 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The top of the box is designed to open by lifting the top section. Box weighs 284 grams, 10 oz. and measures 4 1/2" tall X 3 1/4" X 2 1/2" deep. Beautiful condition with no dents, dings or scratches to the box or top finial. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com where it is described as a cigarette box but the design is also referred to as a tea caddy or keep sake container...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1950 item #1402949 (stock #14915)
Rare 1930s matched pair of William Spratling tin candleholders in a towering design embellished with bands of stamped stars and full moons, a scalloped rim and hand-cut tin twist-ribbon collars. Known primarily for their silver jewelry, cutlery and holloware, most of the renowned Taxco workshops engaged in the production of tinware, wood furniture and textiles as well, especially during the first decades of their existence...
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 : Pre 1950 item #185523 (stock #R011)
This sweet little metal box used to contain some kind of candied fruit called "Gelypear". The ingredients listed are pears, apples & colored sugar. There is an adorable picture of a boy on the top & the sides are decorated with crests & griffins. In good condition with only minor areas of wear & a small spot of rust inside one corner. Nothing to detract from the charm of this little tin. Measures approx 6-1/2" x 4-1/4" x 2-1/4" deep.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1225084
Rare vintage sterling silver sauce bowl designed and signed circa 1949 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Bowl measures 7 inches long end to end X 4 inches wide at center X 2 1/2" tall and weighs 161 grams, 5.7 oz. Signed on the bottom SPRATLING DE MEXICO STERLING eagle # 13. Perfect condition with no dents or dings. Referred to as the disc pattern in Spratling's early catalogs this bowl was made for less than one year...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #126486 (stock #504)
A Sterling Silver three Piece Serving Set by Reed & Barton, in the Francis I pattern. The Handles are Sterling and the blades and tines are "MirrorStele". The fork is 9.25", the carving knife 11.5" and the fish knife 10.25". There is a small monogram, "R", on each piece. Part of the mechanism on the fork is missing, but it is operable (see picture). Note; the Roast Carving Set and the Fish Knife may be purchased separately, if desired. Inquire.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1410705
During his long career, Spralting designs included many household items in sterling silver. This vintage sterling and rosewood tea strainer appears to be a bird in flight. Measuring 6" long X 2 3/4" the piece is in beautiful condition. Hallmarked on the reverse. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1379958 (stock #TR992)
This is a great sterling silver repousse letter opener by the prominent Baltimore silver smiths Kirk and son. The 5 7/8” long sterling letter opener is vermeil (gold plated) and not counting some minor scratches is in very good condition. The letter opener is hallmarked Kirk & Son and Sterling.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1376879 (stock #9766)
A Japanese sterling silver inlaid metal cigarette case from the 1940s. This well-made and decorative 4-1/4 x 3-1/4" smoking accessory has black patination and inlaid copper both outside and inside the front cover. It also has black patination and hand incising and tooling on both sides and surfaces. The view is a copper bridge over a stream with mountains and trees in the background...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1074832
Persian round silver compact with the lid enameled with view of a mosque " shikh Lotf-Allah Mosque ", interior of lid with mirror, diameter of 3 3/8 inches. The item bears the silver and maker's mark, incredible enamel work and great foliage design on the rear panel. Great condition condition with no losses to enamel or any damages to silver work.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1940 item #1215367
Very well crafted Chinese chalice depicting a writhing dragon chasing flaming pearl in high relief, bearing Chinese seal mark, early 20th century period. Size; Height of this item is 3.5 inches, no condition concerns.
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 : Plate : Pre 1940 item #1365986 (stock #9662)
An English shell and gadroon silver plated tip kettle with stand and burner circa 1930s. This beautiful table serving accessory stands 12" tall and 9-1/4" from spout to edge. It has the original mechanical opening and lifting burner and it retains the original base mounting keys and chains. It has dark stained wood handles and the maker's mark for Harrison Brothers & Howson of Sheffield, England (1862~1950) and it has a 6263-1/2 mark (probably indicating a 3-1/2 pint capacity)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #276851 (stock #777)
A Set of Gorham Sterling Silver Candlesticks with Etched Glass Hurricane Shades. Dimensions 5" for the candlesticks and 10" including the shades. They are in excellent condition and are from the 1930's/1940's.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #130280 (stock #423)
A Pair of Sterling Silver Tiffany Candlesticks in the Art Deco style. They are 9" in height and hexagon shaped (5" base), with removable bobeches and with a different monogram on the front and back of each one (four in total, probably for different family members). They weigh 22 Troy ounces (they are unweighted) and are date marked for Tiffany 1907-1938. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #128911 (stock #437)
An English Silver Boxed Child's Set consisting of a Baby Spoon and a Pusher. Hallmarked Birmingham 1933, with the makers mark AP&Co. The Spoon is 4.5" in length and the Pusher is 3.75".
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #303830 (stock #399)
A Three Piece George V Silver Tea Set with a heavily chased design. The teapot is 5.5" high x 9.5" wide and weighs 11.1 Troy ounces; the sugar is 3.5" high x 5.5" wide and weighs 5.5 Troy ounces; the creamer is 3.25" wide x 4.75" wide and weighs 2.8 Troy ounces. Both the sugar and creamer have a gold washed interior. The hallmark is embedded in the design and is difficult to see, but it is marked Y & W (possibly Yapp and Woodward)and assayed in London in 1934.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1346452 (stock #9448)
A Birks Ellis Louis XV sterling silver 11" soup ladle with gilding and no monogram. This 11" ladle weighs 132 grams and it is stamped STERLING with the mark for P. W. Ellis & Co. of Toronto (taken over by Birks in 1928). It retains the original gold gilding on the inside and outside of the bowl and it is in excellent condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, pattern ware, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1940 item #66881 (stock #sb1)
This set of three Georg Jensen small serving pieces comprises a pastry server in the Beaded pattern, and a sugar spoon and demitasse spoon in the Mayan pattern. They are in excellent condition, may need cleaning. The server measures 4 7/8 in., sugar spoon is 3 7/8 in and the demitasse spoon is 4 in. All are approximate measurements. The three pieces weigh 2.47 oz.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1940 item #672095 (stock #01040)
An Art Deco hammered silver plate cocktail shaker circa 1930. This decorative 10-3/4" tall item features a hammered body and a mushroom-style cap with a threaded, cork-lined spout cap; it is stamped VIKING PLATE MADE IN CANADA E.P...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #310198 (stock #T 857)
Earlier Paper Mark Clip with their famous Repousse look but this time w Gold Wash, marked: S. Kirk & Son Sterling & 9. Mark used 1932-1961. 2 1/2 X 1" & weighs 10 Grams. SOLD, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1085078 (stock #6512)
acob Grimminger sterling silver julep cups or flat goblets circa 1910 1920. These hand hammered tumblers are 3-1/4" in height, made and marked by Jacob Grimminger of Gmund, Germany (established 1895). Being sterling rather than 800 silver, these cups were most likely made for export and they have an Arts and Crafts hammered finish consistent with cups of this period. They weigh from 86.8 to 92.6 grams. They are in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Th...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #130196 (stock #317)
Lunt Sterling Silver Sauce or Gravy Ladle in the "English Shell" pattern; circa 1930's. Length 6", bowl 2.5" x 1.75".
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 : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1103960 (stock #6590)
A simple and elegant Art Deco design four piece sterling silver International tea set c1930s. It consists of the following: the 8" across the handle and spout and 6" high wicker handled teapot, stamped STERLING 2 PTs and 913 with the International plumed knight's helmet mark; the open sugar bowl, 4-1/2" across the handles and 2-1/8" high, stamped INTERNATIONAL STERLING c134, also with the knight's helmet mark; the cream jug, 3-1/2" across the handle and spout and 3" high, stamped INTERNATIONAL S...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1264983 (stock #7076)
A vintage c1930s ornate pair of sterling silver open salt dishes in the form of winged swans with cobalt glass salt dishes. The swans have fine detail and embossing along with openwork; the wings are riveted with silver plate on brass pins. These fine table decorations measure 3" long and 3" tall. The swans test as silver (they are unmarked) and the wings pivot a bit, and this fine set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All i...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1331383 (stock #7220)
A Birks sterling silver napkin ring from the 1930s-50s with no monogram. This tableware piece measures 1-1/4" across and it is 1" wide. It has never been monogrammed and it has BIRKS STERLING stamped on the interior. It weighs 16.4 grams and it is in excellent condition with no corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a light patina from use. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight sig...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1930 item #569284 (stock #20050053)
Table form Cigar Lighter in Sterling silver. Lighter is shaped like an ornate Aladdin's lamp. The lighter is missing it's wick holder, and has a few minor dings. The piece is hallmarked Edinburgh and has the word STERLING and the number 80. The piece measures 4 inches (10.16 cm) long, 3 inches (7.62 cm) tall and is 1 7/8 inches (4.6 cm) wide. Circa 1923.
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 : Plate : Pre 1930 item #983838 (stock #01722)
A Wallace engraved cocktail shaker circa 1915 1920. This ornate vintage silver plate barware item is 13-1/4" tall. This pitcher features a large lid with a cork stopper, a cork-lined spout cap and a fancy engraved pattern which may correspond to one of Wallace's flatware patterns (a go-with piece). It is stamped 64 OZ V8099 WALLACE BROS. SILVER CO. This elegant bar ware item is in very good condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor wear to the ...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Iron : Pre 1930 item #1424470 (stock #39B16-105)
Vintage 'Old Salt' fisherman cast iron doorstop in original paint with yellow oil skin foul weather jacket. Early 20th century. Size: 7 inches ht. Some chipping to paint.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1930 item #353767 (stock #R038)
This small vintage tin box from France has the most wonderful graphics. The colors are rich & images are adorable. Some minor scratches, wear & dents throughout, but nothing to detract from the charm of this French tinware box. Marked "Ducasse & Guibal", "D.G.", "Nantes" and "F. Vinatie Bordeaux." Measures approximately 6 inches long x 1-1/2 inches high x 2-1/2 inches wide.
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 1930 item #264896 (stock #123-04)
This is a beautifully decorated pair of grape shears, with handles marked sterling and Italian-made curved stainless steel blades; mint condition; measurement: 6 _ in. long.