A Gorham Sterling Silver Tea Caddy from 1896. Made for J. E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia. It is 5" high by 4.5" wide, and weighs 7.0 Troy ounces. There is a monogram on the front, and the condition is excellent.
A Heavy Georgian Silver Tripod Legs Salver or Waiter with a Gadrooned Border; George III, London 1816 by William Bateman (grandson of Hester Bateman). Dimensions 9.5" diameter x 1.5" high; weight 22.8 Troy ounces. Very good condition.
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.
An antique 19th century hand painted porcelain cat figurine. This figure is probably Austrian or German and it is of heavy porcelain. It is very well painted and it measures 4-1/4" tall. It is unsigned and quite colourful with pink, black, green, orange, blue and gold. It is in reasonably good condition with no chips, losses, damage or repairs other than a tight hairline crack along the chest and a few small paint flakes on the back...
A Gorham Sterling Silver Teapot, with the date mark for 1897. Given as a 25th anniversary present and inscribed "1873-1898". Weight is 23.7 Troy ounces.
This is a Gorham sterling demitasse coffee pot, date marked 1923, of baluster shape with scrolled ebonized handle and finial. 1 5/8 pints. Measurement: 8 _ in. H.
A Tiffany Sterling Silver Sauce or Gravy ladle in the "Flemish" pattern, introduced in 1911. Length 7.25", weight 3 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
A pair of Roden sterling silver handle wood salad servers. These ornate 10-1/4" serving implements feature wooden spoon and fork inserts with sterling silver handles marked with the Roden mark along with REG'D 1901 STERLING. Birks took them over later but the 1901 registry mark indicates an Edwardian date for the manufacture of these servers. They are in very good condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a small chip off one tine of the fork...
A Glass Scent Bottle with Sterling Silver Overlay. There is no Makers Mark, but it is Marked Sterling. Probably dates from the late 19th century. Excellent condition. Height 3.5" and width 2.5".
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.
A Sterling Silver Master Salt, with a gold washed interior and elegant turned handles, by George Sharp of Philadelphia, c. 1850. It is 2" high x 3 1/2" wide and weighs 2 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
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.
An antique English sterling silver toast rack hallmarked for Sheffield England 1912. This classic four slice section sterling breakfast table or tray accessory has the maker's mark for George Hape.
It measures 3-1/4" x 2-1/2", it stands 2-3/4" tall, and it weighs 60.2 grams. These also work nicely as a napkin holder or a desk organizer for cards and small paper...
A Brass and Sterling Silver Stamp Holder or Box in the Art Nouveau Manner; circa 1890. Dimensions 3.75" wide x 2.25" deep x 2" high. It is in fine condition.
Sculptural vintage sterling silver pie or cake server designed circa 1940-50's by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Server measures 7" long, 2" high at the scrolled & beaded handle. Beautiful vintage condition with minor surface wear. No dents or dings. Weight 138 grams, 4.06 oz. Signed HA TALLER BORDA, TAXCO, STERLING, eagle # 9Penny Morrill's SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO shows other serving items in this design by Aguilar.
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!
A Gorham Sterling Silver Sauce or Soup Ladle in the "Cottage" Pattern (introduced in 1861). It is 10.75" long and weighs 5.4 Troy ounces. Excellent condition. Monogram (see picture).
Lunt Sterling Silver Sauce or Gravy Ladle in the "English Shell" pattern; circa 1930's. Length 6", bowl 2.5" x 1.75".
Large pair of copper masks by Rebajes. One Comedy, One Tragedy. Masks are in excellent condition. Both are marked Rebajes, and are 11 inches tall by 11 ½ inches wide.
Circa 1950’s
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
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.
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.
A Large Victorian Silver Plate Fish Slice Set with Ivory Handles, by Harrison Bros. & Howson, Sheffield, circa 1885. The Set is a heavy 14.5 ounces in total. The Ivory Handle is mellowed and has age splits in each handle. The Fish Knife is a large 13" and the Serving Fork is 10.5", both with etching and piercing.
This is a VICTORIAN ERA FIGURAL NAPKIN RING depicting a DOG PULLING A CART. Dating ca. 1875 - 1900 the DOG is Pulling the Cart with a Decorated NAPKIN RING atop. Overall size is 2 3/4" X 3 3/4". Beautifully detailed the condition is Very Good to Excellent with no breaks and little wear to the Silver Plate. The WHEELS DO MOVE. Unmarked. UNUSUALLY NICE
An English late Victorian mother of pearl handle fish set for six in fitted case 1890 1900. This set includes six 6-1/2" fish forks and six 7-3/8" scimitar-shaped fish knives. Each piece has a sterling silver patterned ferrule with silver plated blades and colourful genuine mother-of-pearl handles. The purple satin and velvet interior of the box has fitted compartments with locking brass fittings...
A Sheffield plated tea urn circa 1806, on four ball feet, fluted paw-foot columns, body of circular form having two ring handles and oval plate stamped with London, 1806, TH marks, the dome cover has ball finial and greek key design border, no lamp, overall very good condition consistant with age, some wear of plating, one ball foot having two concentric circles instead of three, one ball foot brass, 19 in. H approx.
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...
Wonderful champagne ice bucket, or "seau" circa 1950's/60's, from France. To advertise their product, champagne houses would give these buckets to restaurants as a point of sale item, they were not sold. This bucket was never circulated - it is NOS (new old stock). Marked "Montebello" in enamel, "Champange" & "Chateau de Mareuil s/Ay." Nice grape detail below the handles. Chrome over brass; measures 8" tall 7-3/4" across.
Louis Vuitton brass paperweight, produced by Louis Vuitton in the early 1980's, was made to resemble a Louis Vuitton trunk right down to the locks and handles. This heavy (4.5 ounce) solid brass weight measures 2 inches (5 cm) Long, 1 inch (2.5 cm) Wide and 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) Tall. There is a scratch on the bottom that is visible in the photographs, which can be buffed out, but otherwise this is in excellent condition. Comes with a Louis Vuitton box...
A Country Primitive Tin 12-Candle Wax Mold; Rows of Four Candles X Three Candles. Dimensions; 10.25" high x 5.25" wide x 4" deep. Condition appropriate to age and use. Mid/late 19th century.
Wonderful champagne ice bucket, or "seau" circa 1960's, from France. To advertise their product, champagne houses would give these buckets to restaurants as a point of sale item, they were not sold. This bucket is used & has some wear from age. Marked "Champagne de Castellane" & on the bottom "Depose, HB, Metry, Made in France." Nice graduated bottom; ring handles. Chrome over brass; measures 8" tall 7-3/4" across.
Wonderful champagne ice bucket, or "seau" circa 1950's/60's, from France. To advertise their product, champagne houses would give these buckets to restaurants as a point of sale item, they were not sold. This bucket was never circulated - it is NOS (new old stock). Marked "Montebello" in enamel, "Champange" & "Chateau de Mareuil s/Ay." Nice rolled handles. Chrome over brass; measures 8" tall 7-3/4" across.
Vintage green, white and violet enamel, Late Art Nouveau motif to Early Art Deco Enamel Watch Fob Chain Silver Color Metal marked: MADE IN GERMANY and a bird mark. Some say that green, white & violet were the suffragettes' "secret colors" and those who vociferously disagree! Would rather believe the former, as more cryptic and romantic, no? This is the only time a 2nd item just like it has been listed @ www.mimideeartwear.com, as the other like it was collected here in 2003...
SOLD. Interesting high grade silver offering chased repousse bowl or cup of Far Eastern origin with 6 peacock motifs. Persian? Indian? Burmese? Stands 1 5/8", 2 1/2" across the off round and weighs 1.1 Oz or 33 Grams. In as found unpolished condition with the usual charming dimples, that decades old silver gets and priced accordingly. Sold, no price no info
SOLD, no price, no info. In Box 1 1/2" Late Victorian Lithograph Celluloid Tinted Brass Japanned Tin backs of Count Fersen / Mozart 6 Buttons as seen in the BBB. Mellowed with age and the backs are clean! Sold, no price, no info
Super rare child-sized mannequin from France; circa 1920's or earlier. Marked "26" on the front; hand-sewn linen covered body has some minor staining; overall a wonderful decorative piece. Approximately 3 feet 10" tall on stand (can extend up to approx 4 ft 3"). Body is 21" long, waist is 23" around, hips 28". Very charming dress form!
Sold, no price, no info. Signed late Victorian leather wallet, tobacco pouch, or purse with patent mark reads: "Pat. June 29 1875" and maker's mark of "Z & M", under the brass Victorian picture button flip down clasp, in good condition for it's 110+ years!
Sold, no price, no info!
SOLD. Circa early 1800s Beige & faded pink woven child's or doll's miser's purse ending in Silesian or Berlin Metal Work tassels and sliders. When doubled it measures a small 3.75"! The 2 sliders have 2 steel 'sequins' missing, not bad for age! Sold, no price, no info
Sold, no price, no info. c. 1870 Victorian Button with Grape Cluster and Leaves Motif. Nice burnishing from age and touch and in very nice condition for age. 15/16" with brass shank and marked in back: "L. C. J. - F" then "Patent". Sold, no price, no info
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.
Marked "Made in Germany" Wonderful Purse that looks as if an Impressionist Painted it! Red, green, orange, yellow, lavender muted hues. Fine double link with enamel frame and a blue stone clasp. Some minor mending with thread...
Sold, no price, no info.
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.
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.
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
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
Although the Blazer is manufactured, hours were spent creating a design & applying multi fabric sculptured collage on the lapel in designer red, green, sage, tan, gold metallic, etc fabric. 31 1/2" Long. Also hand painted long sleeve cotton and denim shirts. Legal: Image Design Concept Content Text owned by Mimi Dee. The necklace seen was made by same artist and has been
SOLD as well, yet has a sterling pendant available. All Qs will be answered here in lieu of email reply.
A World War II nurse's cloak or cape with black and red from the 1940s. This authentic military collectible has a 16" collar (hook to hook), it is 40-3/4" long and it has one closure with two button holes. It was made by Lac-Mac in London (Ontario) Canada and it has the original black painted hanging chain as well as SCGH embroidered on the back of the collar (possibly for St. Catharines General Hospital as it was obtained locally). It has a stitched M.L.M...
Vintage covered terrine from France in a beautiful provencal soft yellow color. In wonderful shape with only a small chip on the underside of the handle, does not detract at all from the charm of this piece. Crazing & wear throughout from age & use. Measures approx. 8 inches long, 5-1/2 inches wide & 4-1/2 inches high to top of handle. Stamped on the bottom with the number "6" & the letter "D" and on the underside of the cover with a "0".
An Oval Dish with gilt Border and a Floral Design with Decorative Swags. Limoges; 19th century. Dimensions 12.5" long x 5.5" wide.
Delightful Hermes ring/trinket dish from the Art de la Table line. The dish features an Elephant balancing on a ball, a wide gold band and a thin blue band circle the rim of the dish. The dish is footed, and has a backing of suede. The dish is marked on the back with the pattern name "CIRCUS" and the Hermes back stamp, embossed into the suede. Dish measures 5 inches (12.7 cm) in diameter and stands about 1 inch (2.54 cm) deep. Excellent condition, no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1997...
A Vieux (Old) Paris Large Breakfast or Cafe' au Lait Porcelain Cup & Saucer. Decorated with florals on a blue and gilt background. Dimensions; cup 3.5" x 4.5", plate 7" diameter. 19th century and other than minor gilt wear, it is in excellent condition
Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on three sides of children playing, cats & a duck. Tiny chip on rim, normal wear from age & use, but overall in superb condition. They just don't get more charming than this! Measures approximately 5 inches across & 3 inches high.
A Limoges dresser Tray; a Handpainted Portrait of a Classical Woman. Dimensions 16" wide x 13" deep. "Pouyat" Mark 5 circa 1890-1932. Excellent condition.
Two charming vintage cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowls from France. A nice light blue & pale gray pattern, they are marked on bottoms, "FB 4" & stamped with the number 3. Normal wear from age & use, please see photos. Measure approximately 5 inches across & a little more than 2-1/2 inches high.
Marked "Labrut Freres France" on the back, these two unique plates have adorable graphics of children & animals...
This is a magnificent pair of Sevres soup bowls, bearing both the date mark for 1771 and a raised gilt crown on the reverse; with shaped gilt rims and decorated with central heraldic crest of fleur de lis, scepters, and crowns surrounded by lush raised gilt foliate swags on a sapphire ground with royal blue accents; excellent condition; 10 1’4" diam.
This wonderful porcelain canister set is from France, circa 1930's. In addition to the five hexagonal-shaped canisters, there are also two small bowls which match the rust red & cheerful yellow check pattern. Overall in good shape, normal wear from age & use with clean interiors. Please see below for measurements & condition of each cannister.
Sugar - measures 7-1/4" high to top of lid, 4-1/2" diameter. It has a small chip on the rim.
Thé – 5-3/4” high, 3-1/2” diameter. Manufacturing f...
Two charming vintage cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowls from France. A nice red & yellow pattern, one is marked on the bottom, "FB 4", the other "FB 52" & both are stamped with the number 3. Normal wear from age & one has staining from use, please see photos. Measure approximately 5 inches across & a little more than 2-1/2 inches high.
Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on three sides of children playing, cats & dogs. Normal wear from age & use, slight crazing throughout, but overall in superb condition. They just don't get more charming than this! Measures approximately 5 inches across & 3 inches high.
Vieux (OLD)Paris Covered Tureen; 19th c. Dimensions 12" high to cover; 12" diameter to handles. Condition is excellent.