This early turn-of-the-century sterling silver water pitcher by Gorham is in the Plymouth pattern and dates from 1903. In beautiful condition with a wonderful period monogram, the pitcher measures 9-5/8 inches high at the spout, 9-3/4 inches handle to spout and weighs 25.08 troy ounces. What a nice addition this would make to your bar.
This grand sterling silver lidded loving cup horse trophy was made by Reed & Barton circa 1915-1920. It is extremely large, measuring 20-1/2 inches in height at the finial x 14 inches handle to handle, and weighs a hefty 102.5 troy ounces. Graced with a crisply and realistically carved horse and jockey finial and decorated with a laurel wreath, the trophy is not engraved, so it could be used for a horse show or racing event. This is a terrific piece of equine memorabilia from one of the prem ...click for details
This gorgeous circa 1862-1867 three-piece sterling silver butter dish was crafted by Whiting Manufacturing Company. It is beautifully decorated with acorns etched and engraved all over the lid, including the finial, and two applied acorns serve as handles on the body of the dish. Weighing 14 troy ounces, the butter dish measures 7 inches in height, 6-3/4 inches in diameter from acorn to acorn, and 5-1/2 inches in diameter for the interior measurement.
This most appealing antique Dutch silver cow creamer dates from 1893 (key date letter) and was imported into England the same year (check out hallamrks including F for foreign import). The Dutch creamers are quite stylized. This one has a crest engraved on one side the motto "Malo Mori Quam Foedari," which translates "I would rather die than be dishonored." Dimensions are 3-2/4 inches high at the horn x 5-1/2 inches in length, weighing 5.27 troy ounces. A charming and functio ...click for details
This handsome Art Nouveau sterling silver hand mirror was made by Gorham prior to 1920. Measuring 11-1/4 inches in length by 5 inches in width, the mirror has a lovely G period monogram. This one is in very nice condition and always nice to have on a lady's dresser.
This exceptionally beautiful Art Nouveau silver mirror is stamped sterling and is very good condition. It measures 9-3/4 inches in length by 5-1/2 inches wide. It has a beautiful period monogram. We are always asked for mirrors of this type, and this is the first one in this condition that we've come up with in a decade.
This phenomenal 6-piece sterling silver tea set and matching tray was made by one of America's premier silver concerns, Dominick & Haff. The firm of Dominick & Haff was known for its manufacture of quality Sterling silver holloware and flatware from 1872 to 1928, when it was purchased by Reed & Barton. It traced its origins to William Gale and his successor firms. Henry Blanchard Dominick and Leroy B. Haff, who had been bookkeeper for the Gale retail department from 1867 to closi ...click for details
This terrific sterling silver railroad presentation pitcher was made by Reed & Barton and was presented to George W. Wildin, President of the New York Railroad Club on December 18, 1914 from the Executive Committee. The New York Railroad Club appears to be a forum for railroad executives which met as long ago as 1896 to discuss common railroad issues like safety and capacity of freight cars. (See the NY Times archived article from an 1896 New York Railroad Club meeting minutes.)Many names im ...click for details
This American Victorian sterling silver four-piece child's set was made by William B. Kerr & Co. (Newark, NJ, 1885-1906. An extreme rarity in its completeness, the set consists of a plate, a creamer, a porridge or cereal bowl, and a mug. In 20 years, this is the first complete set we have seen. The Kerr firm was purchased by Gorham in 1906 and eventually moved to Providence in 1927. Each piece is beautifully monogrammed AEH. Dimensions are as follows: Plate, 6-1/2 in. in diameter, weighi ...click for details
This outstanding Victorian Egyptian Revival silver plate water pitcher or water cooler was, as it is stamped on the bottom, manufactured with a seamless lining and egg shaped design and plated by Reed & Barton. Also stamped on the underside is "Patented by James Stimpson 1854 Extended for Seven Years ". Dimensions are 12-1/2 inches high at the finial, 6-1/2 inches at the widest point of the belly, and 11 inches handle to spout. What a gorgeous piece of Victorian silver for your sid ...click for details