This very decorative sterling silver sifter spoon was made in by Charles Harris in London in 1889. On top of the barley twist handle is a cast silver figure. The spoon measures 153 mm (6 inches) from the top of the handle to the bowl. The bowl has a diameter of 50 mm (2 inches) and the spoon weighs 28 gms. It is in very good condition.
This pair of silver plated fish servers were made by Elkington & Co. They are quite weighty and are decorated with very ornate and very detailed engraving, more so on the fish slice which offers a broader area. The slice is 325 mm (12.75 inches) in length and the fork is 247 mm (9.75 inches). Both pieces are in very, very good condition and carry Elkington's date code for 1880.
Extremely rare Georg Jensen 1904 large drop Pendant Brooch, Denmark 1904 -1908. The Art Nouveau silver drop set with large round and smaller oval cabochon set labradorite. Measures: 3.5 x 2.0 inches. Item Weight: 27.27 grams. Very good condition. Have never seen this early an example of this model. Early Jensen marks for 1904-1908. Similar example illustrated P149 No 33 Georg Jensen Jewelry David Taylor and P71 Georg Jensen Drucker.
This figurine on a square base measures 6 5/8" tall and 4" wide and 2 3/4" deep.
Blue mark.
Does not appear to have any chips, cracks , damage.
Early19th century.
This very attractive Minton hand painted trio is decorated with their pattern 2297 which consists of three sprays of flowers below a royal blue border. The top and bottom of the border is decorated with gilding in the shape of C scrolls and arabesques. There is also gilding to the handles and the outside of the cups. The cup shape is listed as "A Blenheim". There is some sign of use mainly to the gilding. C 1835.
This very pretty hand painted and gilded vase is attributed to Minton, from their "Gothic Pedestal Ornaments" range of the 1830's. It stands 161 mm (6 3/8ths inches) high and features a hand painted spray of flowers, in a gilt frame on an ochre coloured ground, beneath an arcaded rim. It is unmarked. There is some minor loss of gilding to the rim and some faint scratches to the ground.
This large hand painted and gilded centrepiece, or comport, from a dessert service was made by John Rose at Coalport in the 1820's. It is beautifully painted with sprays of flowers on the top, the under side and on the pierced foot. It stands 168 mm (6.75 inches) high , is 220 mm (8.75 inches) deep and 365 mm (14.5 inches) wide. It is unmarked, but it is shown in plate 179, page 166, of Godden's "British Porcelain An Illustrated Guide" together with other pieces...
Neoclassical 950 silver jardiniere. Made by Boin-Taburet in Paris, ca 1890. Oval with imbricated leaf-and-berry rim. Sides open interlaced arcade and pendant wreath-and-garland. Open bottom and plain base with rectilinear supports. Original silver-plated liner with loose-mounted end rings. Fully marked with maker’s stamp, Minerva head, and no. 35928. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x W 13 3/4 x D 9 1/4 in. Weight (without liner): 41.5 troy ounces. #BU986
German 930 silver figural inkwell. Imported to England in 1896 by David Bridge in London. In form of Rococo settee with applied passementerie and monopodia supports. Seat cushion has Chinoiserie scene and is hinged. Interior has detachable pot and sand shaker, and well for wafer seals with hinged and flush cover. German marks including maker’s stamp (Simon Rosenau) and English import marks. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 2 3/8 x W 6 x D 2 1/2 in. Weight: 7.5 troy ounces. #BU973
Set of 4 Victorian gilt sterling silver salt spoons. Made by William Edwards in London in 1872-3. Each: Shaft studded with bead and leaf base. Terminal shaped with central bead. Verso has stylized leaf mount. Round bowl. Fully marked. Excellent condition with nice toning.
Height: 2 3/4 in. Total weight: 1.3 troy ounces. #BU109
Chrysanthemum sterling silver meat platter. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Shaped oval well with tree of life to collect the rivulets of precious pan juices. Irregular rim with the famous chrysanthemum flower heads alternating with leaves in dense and tactile arrangement. Four volute scroll supports with same. A rare piece in the celebrated pattern, a New World interpretation of a Japanese motif, that was first produced in 1880. Fully marked including pattern no...
German Modern 800 silver and glass decanter, ca 1910. Ovoid glass body with star cut to underside. Drum-form neck and triangular spout. Cover flat and hinged with ball finial. Bracket handle. Silver fully marked including Koch & Bergfeld maker’s stamp and no. 18798. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 9 x W 4 1/2 x D 4 1/2 in. #BU427
Set of 3 sterling silver bonbon scoops with playing card motif. Made by R. Blackinton & Co. in North Attleboro, ca 1910. This set comprises a king of hearts, a king of diamonds, and a jack of diamonds. Figural handles and suit-shaped bowls. A great novelty trio for bridge night. Two fully marked; one appears to be unmarked. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: Hearts: H 4 1/4 x W 2 1/4 in. Diamonds: H 4 5/8 x W 2 1/2 in. Total weight: 2.8 troy ounces. #BU974
George IV sterling silver salver. Made by John Bridge of Rundell, Bridge & Rundell in London in London in 1824. Round with well and shallow lobing. Rim gadrooned with interspersed leaves. Four volute capital supports. Fully marked. Good condition with nice patina.
Dimensions: H 7/8 x D 8 3/4 in. Weight: 11.5 troy ounces. #BU422
George IV sterling silver salver. Made by John Bridge of Rundell, Bridge & Rundell in London in London in 1824. Round with well and shallow lobing. Rim gadrooned with interspersed leaves. Four volute capital supports. Fully marked. Good condition with nice patina.
Dimensions: H 7/8 x D 8 3/4 in. Weight: 11.5 troy ounces. #BU423
Turn-of-the-century sterling silver open salt and pepper shaker. Made by Gorham in Providence. Salt: Round and tapering bowl with turned-down rim and raised foot. Interior gilt washed. Pepper: Baluster with pierced conical top and raised foot. Neck has subtle twisted fluting. French-style Classical ornament with leaf-and-dart and imbricated leaf-and-berry borders as well as reeding, fluting, and floral garlands. Both pieces have interlaced script monogram in c-scroll frame; other frames vacant...
Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Made by Black, Starr & Frost in New York, ca 1910. Rectangular window in flat surround with leafy scrolls and flowers on lined ground at corners; sides plain. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 3210B. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: Frame: H 12 1/2 x W 9 3/4 in. Window: H 10 7/8 x W 8 1/4 in. #BR601
German Rococo 930 silver trinket box. Rectangular with straight sides and chamfered corners with wing-mounted monopodia supports. Cover hinged and raised with cast figural finial of boy in tricorn hat. Eighteenth-century scenes on sides. On front are a boy and girl musician (possibly Mozart and sister Nannerl). On back a courtly couple executes a minuet. Sides are dedicated to rustic pursuits: Soil-tilling peasants on one, and raucous topers on other. Interior gilt washed...