This tiny bucket, probably Dutch in origin, measures 1 1/4" in height (without handle), and 2" from base to top of handle. The frieze around the sides bears a side portrait of a man's head above a rather fanciful winged cherub or angel's head. The base bears a mark "HH". The piece is .800 silver, and dates from c. 1870.
Well executed with sharp, repousse features, this miniature silver toby jug measures 2 1/4" in height. It has a sharp, chiseled, applied handle. It is in excellent condition and dates front he last years of the 19th Century. It bears Dutch or German hallmarks.
Folding neatly so that it fits into its green leather carrying pouch, this knife and fork set is marked .800 silver (perhaps German?). It is decorated in the center medallion with a knight or crusader. Opened the set measures 6 3/4" (17 cm). The leather case is a green-brown with gilt tooling. All in good, used condition. European c. 1920.
This silver handled carving spoon and two-pronged knife have silver handles and steel
blades. There are Scandinavian (see close up of mark), and likely .800 silver.The knife is 12" long, while the fork measures 8 1/4". There is some bruising to the knife handle, but otherwise normal wear. Set dates from the c. 1920's
This impressive three-piece set is a "traveling set" of silverplate, likely for a gentleman, and likely an M.D. Each piece, rather classical or Roman in design with the handles decorated with a caduceus, long the symbol of healing and the healing arts, is inscribed "Roma Aprile 5 - 1904". The heavy set (total 7.379 Troy ounce weight) is made of .800 silver, though unmarked. These pieces were, no doubt, bought for as a presentation gift to commemorate a graduation, likely from ...click for details
