PERSIAN , TIFFANY STUFFING SPOON

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1900: item #361181

Tiffany’s Persian pattern was introduced in 1872 and became inactive before 1904. The ornamentation is complex, with flowers and foliage interwoven in a network of arches and swirls,and with geometric shapes; it is based upon the interlocking scrollwork seen in the arts of the Islamic world. This early moresque style is used only for surface decoration. Both the front and the back of this stuffing spoon are completely covered with ornamentation. Decoration extends the entire lengt... Click for details

Antique Persian Engraved Silver Box

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1900: item #359735

Late 19th Century engraved hinged silver box, hallmarked on the bottom. Ornate medallion design on top. Measures 6 1/2" by 3 1/2" and is 1" high. Excellent condition.

Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Wine Coaster

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1920: item #357341
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Offered here is an amusing piece of English sterling and tortoiseshell. A wine coaster with a Jamaican coat of arms. A shield with some kind of fruit is topped with a large fish on a platter which is topped by a crown. The shield is flanked by two earnest looking fellows, naked above the waist and wearing skirts. They stand upon a ribbon that says Jamaica. The hallmark dates the piece to 1920-21, London. The maker's mark is C&A, which may or may not refer to Charles Asprey, a London silver... Click for details

English Victorian Silver Hot Milk Jug

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1900: item #352726
1031

A Silver Victorian Lidded Hot Milk Jug, with Ivory Inserts where Handle is Attached to Jug. Hallmarked for London, 1874, with the Makers Mark for John Hunt & Robert Roskell. Bears the Markings for "Hunt and Roskell" late "Storr & Mortimer", the Successor Firm to Paul Storr. John Samuel Hunt was Paul Storr's Nephew by Marriage. Dimensions 6" high x 7" wide, handle to spout; weight 14.6 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.

PLIQUE-A-JOUR FORK

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1900: item #351183

Plique-a-Jour is a transparent backless colored enamel which is applied to specially prepared surfaces which allows light to stream through the enamel creating a beautiful stained glass effect. The transparent tip design of this fork is green, red, and gold enamel enclosed in twisted wire cells forming a delicate design. The reverse is marked 925 S ( which indicates the piece is sterling) and the maker's mark is OGK. The O is open on the left side. Dates about 1890. Probably Scandanavian. ... Click for details

German Silver Wine Pitcher or Claret Jug

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1900: item #350526
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This Heavy Continental Silver Repousse Wine Ewer or Claret Jug Bears a German Mark, Probably from the Mid-19th Century (1850-1870). The Ewer is Heavily Decorated with Repousse Vines, Grapes and Leaves, and Sits on a 5 inch Square Platform Base, also with the Grape and Leaf Decoration. It has an Applied Twig Handle that Joins with the Ewer with a Cluster of Grapes. Dimensions;:approximately 3.5 pints, 13.75 inches to the top of the handle, 9 inches from handle to spout, and a weight of 34.5 troy... Click for details

Tiffany Sterling Silver Cake Plate

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1910: item #349375
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A Sterling Silver Footed Cake Plate, Made for Tiffany; Early 20th century. It is 10 1/2" across and 1 1/2 " high. It has an Extensive Pierced Floral Design and an Elaborate "CAV" Monogram in the Center. Some very minor wear scratches on the surface, but otherwise in excellent condition.

Eight Sterling Silver Demi Tasse Spoons,Buttercup

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1960: item #348953

Six sterling silver demi tasse spoons in the buttercup pattern by Gorham. C 1850 These have the old mark, and make a wonderful accessory to your Holiday table.

Sterling Silver Carving Set in the Buttercup Pattern

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1950: item #348951

Not easy to find are these vintage sterling carving sets. this one is in the buttercup pattern by Gorham and is just in time for the Holidays. The fork is 10 1/2" and the knife is 14 1/2", the handles are sterling and the utensil is stainless. the fork has a lever to pull out to rest it.

OLYMPIAN TIFFANY PIERCED WAFFLE SERVER

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling Pre 1900: item #347710
A901

A rare piece! No monogram, no removal. On the reverse is the date letter T that tells you the piece is from the 1891-1902 period when Charles Tiffany was president. Wonderful piercing. Be sure to look at the last picture to see the goddess on the reverse side. Length- 9 1/2"