A classic figural sterling silver thimble jigger by Thomae & Co. The rim is engraved "Only A Thimble Full." The interior retains its original gilding. Several companies made variations of this jigger, but those by Thomae are among the best due to their superior weight and workmanship.
Origin: America, ca. 1935. Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms. Size: 2" tall. Weight: 37.8 grams.
An Art Deco sterling silver tea ball strainer with chain and ring for steeping loose tea leaves circa 1920s 1930. This vintage and classically simple tea serving piece includes the original chain which anchors the two halves of the ball together, and it has the original finger ring. It is stamped STERLING with the Webster sterling mark and it weighs 20.5 grams...
A heavy quality and vintage double well silverplated covered entree serving dish. This dish features a removable handle and it has gadroon edges. The interior has two divided wells and it is stamped 6542 SHEFFIELD REPRODUCTION with an unidentified Sphinx maker's mark. This item is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Being offered is an exceptional and rare circa 1945 sterling silver bowl by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought bowl featuring three incised silver tabs with bezel set amethyst cabochons. Dimensions: 10 inches diameter by 1 3/4 inches tall, the 3 amethyst tabs are 2 7/8 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches deep. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition, great weight 19 oz.
Description: Small fine sterling silver bowl, 4 7/8 inches in diameter and 2 5/8 inches high and in great condition.
Dramatic sterling silver seafood serving bowl. Made by Buccellati in Italy. Two joined scallop-shells bowls on scallop-shell supports. A traditional form enlivened by the figure of an octopus squatting in the center, its curled and tangled legs draped over the bowls. A graphic contrast between the scales and suckers of the octopus and the controlled and stylized ornament on the shells. Very original. Beautiful craftsmanship...
Description: Wonderful hand made repousse silver ceremonial tea pot, very well crafted, entirely engraved mostly floral design, The decorated lid is
attached with a silver chain to the handle which itself is in a shape of a dragon. Dimensions: 9" in height and 6" in width depth of 2.5". This
item is in good condition with a minor dent to the side and belongs to early 20th century.
Pretty English Modern sterling silver vase, 1937. Straight and tapering sides with curved bottom; overhanging mouth has wavy curvilinear rim with applied reeding. Stepped and domed foot; foot underside wood lined. Fully marked including Birmingham assay stamp, Boodle & Dunthorne maker’s stamp, and phrase “Boodle & Dunthorne / Liverpool”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 7 1/2 x D 2 3/4 in. Gross weight: 7 troy ounces. #BY886
Being offered is a fine circa 1965 sterling silver vase by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico; modeled directly from a pre-Columbian model, hand-wrought fish form silver vase with repousse and incised detail throughout. One-of-a-kind?
The Pre-Columbian vessel originally owned by Spratling?
Please see page 61 of ‘William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance’ — the catalog for the 2002 San Antonio Museum of Art’ exhibition curated by the renowned scholar, Penny Morrill...
A sterling silver cigarette case with an enamel crest from the Royal Canadian Air Force hallmarked 1937. This vintage classic silver case an engine-turned design and a triple F monogram (probably presented to a World War I soldier) and it retains all of the original interior gilding. The original cigarette retaining spring is present but typically slightly stretched. It is fully hallmarked for Birmingham England 1937 and it weighs 97.9 grams. It has the maker's mark for Samuel M...
A fun sterling silver pill box . this is a realistic looking brushed sterling silver peanut-form case, made in Mexico, comprised of a twist off cap marked STERLING, MEXICO, 925, JACOB and Makers Mark. . Measurements- 2" long x 5/8" wide. Like new condition. WT-13.7grams
Being offered is a rare circa 1955 sterling silver bowl by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Masterfully Handwrought scalloped bowl with allover spot hammering. Dimensions: 4 1/2 inches by 4 inches by 2 inches tall. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Weight almost 6 oz. Whether for condiments, paper clips as a desk object etc etc — with imagination, a multitude of uses.
Rare sterling silver baby rattle featuring an etched inscription, depicting birth date, a clock motif signifying birth time, and birth weight. Hard-to-find with a clock, this is terrific piece for the collector. Dates 1940 or earlier. In good condition with some light wear to the sterling finish, it measures 3.5" long and 1.25" diameter. Total weight is 0.63 ozt
Description: This is a lovely nickle silver compact case, square in shape with mirror and pad compartment...
A Set of Gorham Sterling Silver Openwork Candlesticks with Etched Glass Hurricane Shades. Dimensions 5" for the candlesticks and 10.5" including the shades. They are in excellent condition and are from the 1930's.
A Roden (Birks) sterling 1930s napkin ring with an N monogram by Roden Bros, Toronto. Roden was bought out by Birks in 1928. This 3/4" wide sterling napkin ring measures 2" x 1-1/2" across the interior and it has lined decoration. It has a rubbed STERLING mark with the Roden maker's mark. Birks bought all Roden's inventory and parts and molds, and the Roden mark can be seen on some Birks silver items until several decades after...
Modern sterling silver ice bucket. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Straight and tapering sides with embossed hoops and flat c-scroll swing handle. Post-1967 Italian marks including maker’s stamp for Ganci Argenterie and retailer’s stamp. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H (with handle) 13 x D 8 1/8 in. Weight: 33.3 troy ounces. #BZ336
Two sterling souvenir spoons from Mexico. One has the sun calendar in the bowl and the other says "MEXICO" on the stem......$10 for insured USA shipping.