Victorian Vesta/Pencil/Pick/Stamp/Sovereign Holder

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Plate Pre 1900: item #751044

This is a stunning Victorian combination Vesta or matchsafe, dating to around 1876, & containing a Sovereign holder, a stamp holder, a propelling pencil, & a toothpick or cigar piercer.

The case is silver plated & is engraved all over with a scrolling foliate design.... Click for details

Silver on Copper Armorial Salver with Paw Feet

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Plate Pre 1930: item #742778
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This is a Chippendale shape footed tray in silver on copper with an armorial motif in the center raised on pay feet. It measures 9" by 7.5". It is in good condition, with surface scratches and copper bloom in some areas around the edge and in the lines of the decoration in the center. The tray is marked with a tiny stamp that looks like an arm holding a mallet or a tomahawk, neither of which have I been able to find in my reference materials. On the opposite edge there is another small stamp... Click for details

Danish Silver Serving Spoon, Ladle, Spoon W&S Sorensen

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Plate Pre 1960: item #687249
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This is a beautiful three piece Silver serving set made and hallmarked by Horsens Solvvarefabrik W&S SORENSEN in the mid 1950's. The simple yet elegant pattern is unknown by name, designed with scrolled edge design. The three pieces are:: 1 large Serving Spoon 9-1/2" length, bowl 2-3/4" wide, 1 Serving Spoon 7-3/4" x 2-1/4" wide, I Sauce Ladle 6-1/2" length x 2-3/4" wide. MARKS: each piece bears two stamped Hallmarks, the Danish "Three Tower Mark" with two digit date code 58 for 1958 on the t... Click for details

Early Silver on Copper Chamber Stick

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Plate Pre 1900: item #663034
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Offered here is an early chamber stick with a candle snuffer that attaches at the handle. It has the look of early Sheffield plate, and it is not marked. The candle cup lifts out, and the snuffer lifts out. It has a Chippendale shape, fine patina, some copper bloom and a few surface scratches. This candle stand is a fine looking, early piece from the 1st half of the 19th century.

GORGEOUS DUTCH SILVER PLATED GERO TEA STRAINER

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Plate Pre 1960: item #650713
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Beautiful old heavy silver plated tea strainer with a pierced pattern of floral. The back of the handle is hallmarked with a makers mark "GN" for the Danish designer Georg Nilson who worked for the fabric of GERO between 1933- 1954. The silver is 90- the "K" is unknown to me.
Condition; excellent.
Dimension;16 cm.

Stratford Silver Shakespear Butter Spreaders

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Plate Pre 1930: item #593724

International/Stratford Silver butter spreaders/knives in the Shakespear pattern (pretty floral basket design). Heavy silverplated and in excellent condition. Patented in 1924

Marking: Stratford Special

Measurements: 5 5/8 inches long.

Excellent set of 6 knives wi... Click for details

Meriden Silver Plate Hand Hammered Candlesticks

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Plate Pre 1920: item #521357

American made hand hammered candlesticks crafted by Meriden Silver Plate Co. in the Art Nouveau style circa 1910.These candlesticks were gracefully hand hammered with a fluted column and tulip bulb design. They measure approximately 10 1/2". A few minor use scratches on the top but overall in excellent condition.

19th C. Walker and Hall Sheffield Large Silver Tray

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Plate Pre 1900: item #520834

Fine Sheffield plate large footed serving tray. Made by Walker and Hall in the 19th Century, this silver plate tray has a nautical theme with an anchor in the middle and twisted rope style handles. Wreaths of ferns and foliage surround the remaining area of the tray. This is a heavy tray, over 12 pounds. It measures approximately 29" by 19". There are some scratches and a few nicks from use wear but no major dings or dents. A wonderful tray to be added to your collection.

Meriden Silver Plate Cocktail Pitcher

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Plate Pre 1960: item #513299

Meriden silver plate cocktail pitcher with "M" monogram. Circa 1950. Sleek in design with tines to keep the ice in the pitcher. This cocktail server measures approximately 10 1/4" in height and is in very good vintage condition.

Argentor Art Nouveau Secessionist Bowl -- Silverplate

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Plate Pre 1920: item #505820
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Argentor Art Nouveau Secessionist silver plated bowl. Three columns rising from a base support the bowl. The silver plating has worn off on most of the high spots, revealing the brass beneath, and some other areas, including the inside of the bowl. It is marked Argentor and OX. It measures approx. 5 3/4" high by 7 1/4" wide. Other than the plating issues, it is in excellent condition, with no dents or breaks.