Antique sterling silver cigar case holds a trio of smokes in style. The three tube form is hinged with a push button release that snaps shut. The interior's richly colored gilding is all intact. This is American silver and the year 1910 is engraved beautifully on one side while the other holds the initials CBH in typical Edwardian script. Measures 5" long x 2 1/4" wide, weight is 65g. Both sides are stamped STERLING but no maker's marks were found. One shallow depression near i ...click for details
Antique Fradley sterling silver repousse bowl with floral relief and gilding. A lovely historic piece of American sterling silver. This measures about 5" diameter. Loss to interior gilding. Price includes priority shipping with insurance.
Hazen & Collins large coin silver serving spoon measures 9". Hazen and Collins smithed in Cincinnati Ohio from 1843-1857 using this trademark. The spoon is engraved with initials EC. 48 gr. There is an irregular area on the interior bowl near the handle thats and old and solid repair I believe. See out other Ohio coin silver offered this week.
E & D Kinsey coin silver "fiddle" serving spoon engraved with "Amelia R Speer". These silversmiths operated in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1844-1861. The spoon is in beautiful condition measuring 9" long across the top. Approx 47gr.
Whiting Sterling Silver Bowl a beautiful antique example of openwork or basket weave style. This design number 3810 has decorative monogram in the interior thats nicely done in the Victorian style you'll appreciate. Measures 8 1/3" x 1 1/2" depth. Weight 136 gr.
Shiebler sterling silver Maintenon pattern caviar spoon with natural, polished Lottiidae shell bowl. This pattern circa 1895 is in fine condition. Did you know metals (including sterling silver) react adversely on caviar. Do not use metals as serving dishes or utensils for this fragile extravagance. Only shell tortoise or horn will do for this elegant edible. Why pay all that money for fine roe and then ruin it with thoughtless presentation? Measures 5 3/4" over the top of the spoon and th ...click for details
Unger Brothers sterling silver bowl in the Art Nouveau/Arts & Crafts transitional style. Undulating repoussed edge with inlays at the quadrants which appear to have been hand-peened or hammered. This design number 04976 is clearly hallmarked. Weight is 50gr. Measures 5 1/3". One bump-up blends in well with the design and is the only disclosure. See picture.
Frank Whiting tea infuser the Northwind pattern in sterling silver repousse circa 1910. Pointy nosed faces on 4 sides, this has it's sterling chain and ring intact. Excellent condition.
Miniature vinaigrette is engraved in the cartouche with an "F" in script. The original grill is intact and flips up as shown. The gilding remains bright and even. The vinaigrette is hallmarked for Birmingham sterling and date/Maker letters shown as LP. Nearly 7/8" x 5/8".