Featuring an elegant ball footed English toast rack dating to the 19th century. Very well made with each rib riveted into base. Graceful shape with nice shell, scroll and rope detail on base. Silverplate in very good condition with some copper showing through. Measures 8 1/4" long x 5 1/2" high and 3 3/4" deep. Useful for letters on a desk or napkins also. From the collection of a knowledgeable collector that belonged to the Appraisers Association of America. Return privilege prov ...click for details
Featuring a wonderful purse frame, circa 1890 of German origin with the continental mark for their sterling, 800, and a distinctive hall mark for the maker or place where it was made.Marvelous detailing in dolphins, flowers and swans. The clasp works well. The fame measures 7" long and 3" high. The claps works well and the purse frame shuts tightly. The chain is a nice old all original link and is 13 1/2" all together. No damages, restorations whatsoever and in perfect condition. R ...click for details
A sterling silver hair pin or jewlery tray for dresser with ornate design of flowers and scrolls, excellent workmanship. Stamped sterling, 925 fine, and Unger Brother's hall mark, a U over a B. Dating to the late 19th century. Excellent condition with no damages, dents, scratches or repairs. It may have had a gold wash at one time. Measures 4 1/2" x 3". Return privilege providing item returned in sent condition shortly after having received it and in original packaging. Postage/ins ...click for details
Featuring an elegant Tiffany sterling box that could be used just about anywhere-with a collection of silver boxes on an end table, curio cabinet, or a dresser for trinkets, rings, cufflinks etc. Stamped Tiffany & Co Makers sterling sliver 925-1000 T. Measures 2 3/4" in diameter and slightly over an inch high. Excellent condition. Weighs about 4 ounces on a regular scale. From the estate of a knowledgeable collector that belonged to the Appraisers Association of America and who had the b ...click for details
Featuring a rare, English, early to mid 19th century, antique sterling silver and coral baby rattle and whistle. Lovely repousse work all over the surface. There are 5 bells(the 6th one is missing), a ring for hanging, and a fine coral piece for teething and good luck. The whistle does not work(it could probably be fairly easy to adjust to work) and the mouth piece, just under it,(perhaps the baby teethed in the wrong place!), is slightly indented on both sides(see photo). The hallmarks are hard ...click for details
Featuring a very fine antique sterling silver napkin ring stamped Tiffany & Co. Makers sterling and some numbers. In a twelve sided simple, elegant shape. Measures almost 1 3/4" in diameter X just over 1 1/4" wide. Very heavy, weighing approximately 54.25 grams. Engraved with initials KR, and also on the interior From the Ladies Aid of the Epiphany. Dates early 20th century. Excellent antique condition! No damages, dents or repairs. Fresh from fine local estate. Return privilege pr ...click for details
Fabulous large sterling silver water pitcher, circa 1900, unusual octagonal shape.Unidentified hallmark and "Hand Made" and "sterling" marks.The exquisite design is all hand engraved and is quite beautiful with urns, scrolls, flowers and much more detail. The pitcher weighs over 2 1/2 pounds on kitchen scale and measures 8" high and 10 1/2" from tip of spout to end of handle. Mint condition-no dents, repairs,scratches etc. It would be stunning on a side board and a ...click for details
An ornate American sterling silver match safe with lovely scroll, floral and lion head motif engraved Billey Aug. 20, 1894. Wonderful design, shape and patina. Remarkable, excellent condition. Stamped sterling with the Whiting company hall mark. Striker on bottom. Snaps closed tightly. Measures 2 3/4" long by almost 1 1/2" wide. Return privilege providing item returned in sent condition, in original packaging and shortly after having received it. Postage/insurance extra. New York buyer ...click for details
Featuring a miniature replica of a Dutch windmill with flag. Blades of windmill turn. Dates circa 1900. Excellent condition. Dutch hallmark for sterling on one blade(see photo). Measures 2 3/4" high x 1 1/4" in diameter. Return privilege providing item returned in sent condition shortly after having been received. New York buyer pays their local county sales tax on item and shipping charges unless valid New York tax number and resale certificate provided.
Featuring a superb, antique, Victorian solid sterling silver card case with engraving at its best. Hidden hinge. Dates to the late 19th century. Beautifully engraved on both sides with profuse flowers, scrolls, other designs, and an area for engraved initials. So much time and work went into engraving this, it is no wonder modern reproductions are so expensive! Stamped sterling with makers mark. Measures 3 1/4" long x 1 3/4" high x 1/4" deep. Weighs approximately over 40 grams.Exc ...click for details