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Victorian COBALT CASED GLASS ENAMELLED VASE c1880-90
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Pre 1900 item# 306090 (stock# 3714)
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Antiques and Decor by Fiona
905-682-0090
$55
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A lovely Victorian hand enamelled cobalt cased glass vase c1880-90. This 6" bulbous vase is in cobalt blue glass cased over white milk glass. It features hand enamelled stalks of wheat in black and thickly applied gold. It is as is often the case, unsigned with a polished pontil, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, repairs or damage other than the loss of most of the gold from the interior of the leaves (just traces left). Surface shipping starts at $9.50 (to the US, other spots may vary) - insurance is included. We ship internationally, and all prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.
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Rare 17thC/18thC STERLING PIERCED STRAINER LADLE
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Pre 1800 item# 296164 (stock# 3541)
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Antiques and Decor by Fiona
905-682-0090
$325
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A genuine late 17th to mid 18th century hand made openwork European grade sterling pierced strainer or ladle with a gilded bowl. This unusual 8" ladle has a gilt and pierced 2-3/8" x 2" bowl with a pouring lip, and would be a slightly higher than 800 grade silver. The openwork handle has wonderfully ornate hand made wire-work with two central medallions, which have never been engraved/monogrammed. The handle is completely hand made and it is applied to the bowl with a rat-tail. It has two hallmarks on the back of the handle, the clearest of the two is a round punch with an animal figure that appears to be a standing bear with an I to the right (the stamp was slightly larger than the handle, so the animal head is missing). This appears to be a mark used in Berlin (Germany) in the 17th and 18th century. The other mark is a simple S or snake mark, and we have not traced this mark/maker. The style, workmanship, patina and appearance of the piece is consistent with German and Austrian silver being manufactured in this period, so the mark is consistent with the visible age of the piece (late 17th to mid 18th century). We haven't run across this exact utensil before, so are unsure which particular food or drink it was used to strain - it could be a variant of a fruit punch or mead or wine strainer or skimmer. It is in really exceptionally fine condition with no monograms, repairs or damage. The end of the filigree work nearest the bowl is not soldered, but this may be an aspect of design rather than a break in the silver that may have occurred. Trackable surface shipping begins at $12.50 to the US - insured is higher. We ship internationally, and all prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept Paypal.
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PAIR 19thC GORHAM STERLING MEAT SKEWERS c1878
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Pre 1900 item# 278269 (stock# 3297)
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Antiques and Decor by Fiona
905-682-0090
$225 pair
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A rare matched pair of 19th century Gorham solid sterling silver meat skewers c1878. These meat spikes were inserted into joints and roasts of meat to aid in lifting. They measure 8" in length and 1" across the finger loop, and they have the old Gorham hallmarks, are stamped STERLING and have the year date K (for 1878). They have a Gothic R monogram and they are in excellent condition, with no bends, corrosion, repairs or damage and only the slightest edge nicks from use. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use/patina. Silver items are hand polished, not machine buffed. An unusual addition to your table or collection.
Tracked insured expedited shipping starts at $21 (to the US - other spots may vary, xpresspost is higher) - insurance/tracking included in shipping quotes. We do ship internationally. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. All of our prices are in $US.
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Whiting EMPIRE 1894 STERLING LG. CARVING STEEL
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Pre 1910 item# 274434 (stock# 3224)
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Antiques and Decor by Fiona
905-682-0090
$75
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A fine antique 13-5/8" sterling silver and steel sharpening steel in the Empire or new Empire pattern, issued in 1892 and 1894 by the Gorham Whiting Manufacturing Co. of Providence, RI. This item has a sterling handle and knife guard (knife guard piecehas the pattern also!) and it is stamped with the Whiting mark, STERLING, and PAT. 1894. The blade is polished steel (marked GERMANY), and this scarce accessory piece is in excellent vintage condition, with no breaks, bends, pattern wear, monograms, repairs or damage. Surface shipping starts at $13 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insured is higher. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept Paypal.
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Gorham STERLING LOUIS XIV YOUTH SET c1870
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Pre 1900 item# 271471 (stock# 3189)
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Antiques and Decor by Fiona
905-682-0090
$129 set
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A scarce Gorham sterling child's or youth set, consisting of a 6-3/8" fork and 7-3/8" solid handle knife in the Gorham Louis XIV sterling pattern, introduced by Gorham in 1870. This early Gorham set was purchased as a gift and keepsake for the birth of a child, and these accessories are seldom seen. This set is in very good condition, with no dents, bends, corrosion, repairs or damage other than a bit of rounding and teethmarks to the tines and a bit of scratching to the silver knife blade. Each piece has a shallowly engraved Bessie monogram. It is stamped PATENT 1871 STERLING with the Gorham hallmarks. Tracked surface shipping starts at $19 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insurance/tracking included in shipping quote. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept Paypal.
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Scarce GORHAM STERLING STRING HOLDER c1900
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Pre 1910 item# 271405 (stock# 3183)
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Antiques and Decor by Fiona
905-682-0090
$295
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A fine quality two piece openwork sterling string holder, made by Gorham c1890-1900. This holder weighs 3 ounces, it measures 3-1/4" in diameter and it stands 3-1/4" high. It has the Gorham maker's mark with STERLING B1294 on the bottom, and this item is in excellent condition, with no monograms, corrosion, repairs or damage; there is a tiny dent on the bottom. An unusual find for your silver or string holder collection, and would also work well for pot-pourri. Tracked surface shipped to the US starts at $22 (other spots may vary, xpresspost air and FedEx are higher) - insurance/tracking included in shipping quotes. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept Paypal.
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KHYBER HAWTHORN IRONSTONE DRAINER c1875 Wedgwood & Co
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Pre 1900 item# 172366 (stock# 2668)
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Antiques and Decor by Fiona
905-682-0090
$165
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A scarce serving platter sized pierced drainer in the English ironstone transferware pattern Khyber Hawthorn, issued c1875-80 by Podmore & Walker / Wedgwood & Co. This 13" x 9-3/8" drainer features a great blue/black transfer of flowers, and it has the retailer's mark (James Green & Nephew, London). This rare item is in excellent condition, with no cracks, crazing, staining, repairs or damage other than a small chip with staining on the bottom edge (very old chip). A fine addition to any ironstone or transferware collection! Surface shipping begins at $18 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insured is higher. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.
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IRONSTONE CHILD'S Covered NURSERY DISH - ANIMALS c1860
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Pre 1900 item# 150979 (stock# 2231)
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Antiques and Decor by Fiona
905-682-0090
$70
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A very unusual early ironstone covered handled dish with scenes of girls playing with dogs, playing a flute and riding horses c1860. This dish measures 7-1/4" across the handles and it stands 3-3/4" tall and it must have been part of a nice quality child's nursery set. This covered tureen has white ironstone lid with applied high relief figures in the soft blue colour of Chelsea Sprig ironstone from this era. I would imagine it was used for hot cereal or porridge. It has a Greek key embossed border on the lid, an acanthus style border on the base and lines and scrolls on the foot. It is unmarked and it is in remarkably excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, crazing, staining, repairs or damage. There is a burst glaze bubble on the underside of the lid, which isn't visible when displayed, and this is original to the manufacture of the piece, and is not damage, but we like to mention all details (see picture). A great and unusual addition to any collection of antique children's dishes, and a very attractive piece. Surface shipping starts at $12 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insured is higher. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.
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