Geo V Silver Kings Pattern Toasting Fork - Sheff 1912

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1920: item #778938

This is a George V Sterling Silver Toasting Fork, by the silversmiths John Batt & Co, and fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1912.

The repousse handle is a variation of the Kings pattern, with the terminal having a flowing shell or wave like motif, from which, a thread a... Click for details

Superb AESTHETIC SP SWING-HANDLE CARD SALVER c1880

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Plate Pre 1900: item #777839
5827

An exquisite and superbly executed Victorian Aesthetic swing handle card salver c1880. This 12" x 10" beauty features a fancy hinged handle and four ornate feet, and it stands 11-1/2" high with the handle extended. It has areas of satin and gloss finish, with a feeding hummingbird and foliage in the center, decorative engraved and repousse naturalistic and floral borders with butterflies. The feet are stunning as well, and this piece has the mark for DERBY SILVER Co DERBY Ct QUADRUPLE PLATE w... Click for details

8 CONY MEXICO STERLING SPOON STRAWS c1950s-60s

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1970: item #777826
5823

A set of eight high quality, heavy sterling silver 7-3/4" spoon straws c1950s-60s. These nifty accessories are stamped CONY 514 VICTORIA MEXICO TAXCO STERLING with a 12 Eagle or Bell mark. Victoria was the shop name for the high quality Mexican silver designer Ana Maria Nunez de Brilanti (Cony is her daughter's name, and frequently appears on her pieces). There is a chapter devoted to her work in the book Mexican Silver by P. Morrill & C. Berk. They weigh a total of 117 grams and they are in exc... Click for details

Antique Continental Gilt Metal Hanging Game Birds

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals Pre 1900: item #777216
2365

Offered here is a pair of late 19th century European gilt metal hanging game birds on oval oak plaques with beveled edges. They measure 19" high and 14" across. Beautifully cast and very life like detailing. One bird appears to be a Grouse, the other a Snipe. Excellent condition.

2 Geo V Silver Folding Pen Knifes repair ? 1911/16

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1920: item #777199

This is two George V period, Sterling Silver & mother of pearl folding pen or fruit knives, for repair ?

The first knife has perfect MOP scales & an ornately chased blade, fully hallmarked with the makers mark 'T.M' (for Thomas Marples), the lion passant (925 sterlin... Click for details

Six Silver 'Hanoverian' Spoons & Tongs - Wm Hutton 1908

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1910: item #776493

This is a cased set of six Edwardian Silver spoons & a pair of sugar tongs or nips, by the illustrious firm of William Hutton & Sons Ltd, & fully hallmarked for London 1908.

The 'Rat-tail' pattern spoons have been inspired by the early 19th Century examples, & featur... Click for details

Ornate VICTORIAN English STERLING CREAMER c1876

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1900: item #775576
5794

A beautiful small Victorian English sterling cream jug fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1876-77. Probably made by H. Matthews, this 3-1/2" across the handle and spout crimped edge creamer stands 2-3/8" high, it weighs 48 grams and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shippin... Click for details

Vintage BIRKS STERLING SUGAR CASTER CASTOR

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1940: item #775560
5790

A high quality 6-3/8" tall sterling silver sugar caster in a classic Georgian style by Birks, Canada's retailer of distinction. Dated with the Birks date mark for 1939, this caster has a nice pierced domed lid with finial, it weighs 126 grams and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use.... Click for details

Circa 1950 Deco teapot / coffee with black Bakelite.

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals Pre 1950: item #771227
AG104

Teapot’s is in very good condition. Both the lid and the entire tea pot and Handle are black Bakelite.

The top piece is and the black top of the tea pot are beautifully crafted. The entire Teapot is in great condition - the Bakelite handle has a small bit if wiggle take nothing away from the piece.

The teapot measures 7.75” high and 9” at the w... Click for details

English Sterling Silver Ladle 18th Century Ladle

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1800: item #769941
6-2322

Beautiful English sterling silver ladle from the 18th century by London silversmiths, George Smith and William Fearn. c. 1791. Approximately 13 1/2" long. The shell bowl measures 3 7/8" in diameter. It weighs approximately 7 troy ounces. Hallmarks for London silversmiths George Smith and William Fearn. c.1791. The handle has a beautiful chased design and at the top is a wonderful medallion of a woman's face. I am not sure if the medallion is original to the piece or was added at a later date. It... Click for details