A George III Silver Toddy or Punch Ladle, with a Half Spiral Twist Baleen (whalebone)Handle with a Silver Tip at the End. Hallmarked in London, 1811, with makers mark "EM" for Elizabeth Morley, Widow of Thomas Morely, Silversmith. Dimension; 14.75" length. Some wear on edge of bowl, but in very good shape.
French Chippindale style Black Tole Tray with Enamel hand painted red and gold design of floral branches and vines, Ca. late 1800's, 14 1/2" x 11 1/2" wide, 5/8" high, the condition is like used 19th century wear and tear, no major damages.
An English Georgian Sterling Toddy or Punch Ladle with a Coin from the Reign of George II in the Center of the Bowl. There is a Half Spiral Twist Baleen (Whalebone) Handle, with a Silver Tip at the End. The Coin is dated 1757, but the Bowl is unmarked, common for such items. Dimension; 14.5" in length. Very Good condition, with some wear on edge of bowl.
Antique Sterling SILVER Card Case 19th C
This is a very attractive Sterling silver card case with elaborately decorated floral motif on both side.
The case is hallmarked and according to my reading this item was manufactured by Whiting Manufacturing Company, New York, New York
1866-1926 a major manufacturer of full line of quality flatware and hallo ware that was absorbed into Gorham in 1926...
Japonesque sterling silver spoon. Made by George W. Shiebler & Co. in New York, ca 1885. Tapering stem and round terminal; front hand-hammered and applied with a bug and bit of bamboo. Oval bowl. Back plain. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (Theodore B. Starr) stamps. Very good condition. Dimensions: H 6 3/8 x W 1 3/8 in.;
With: Victorian sterling silver spoon. Made by same, ca 1891. Cast terminal in form of leafing nutmeg on stem...
A Georgian Regency Style English Silver Sauce Boat. Made in London in 1905 (makers mark S B & Sons, for S Blanckensee & Sons Ltd.) for J E Caldwell (Philadelphia, 1839-2009). Dimensions 6.5" wide x 4" high, 7.8 Troy ounces; Monogram (TW with EN in center). Excellent condition.
An antique German silver mesh purse with pierced frame showing deers and roses. The frame marked with the crescent moon and crown, "800" and a maker's mark. Condition: a tiny hole in the mesh, two links of the chain a bit distorted. Dimension: frame: c. 19 cm wide, purse: c. 18 cm high, weight: 360 g.
Art Deco sterling wallet case with 14K gold inlay and monogram, interior fitted with coin compartments and picture frame. Dimensions:
3 5/8 x 2 3/8 inches. Condition Report: Very good.
An Edwardian 15k Mother of Pearl 6 button set in original box circa 1900 1910. The antique mother-of-pearl shirt or vest buttons with 15k yellow gold criss-cross centers and loops (unmarked but tested) comes in the original presentation box/case. This set consists of the 5-1/4" x 1-3/8" dark brown leather-covered box with gold trim, containing six 9/16" across gold and mother-of-pearl buttons plus six gold plate over brass spiral button attachment loops...
A Victorian Naturalism sterling silver christening mug. Hand engraved and fully hallmarked for London, England 1882, this 3-3/4" mug features a leaf and floral design on both sides (both slightly different). It has an unidentified maker's mark and a 353/0 pattern number on the bottom. It retains traces of the original internal gilding and it weighs 155 grams. It has a fancy monogram of GETC. This item is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Early 1900's solid brass horse hoof door stop. Marked Pat Applied For. Very heavy
Unusual pretty little coin silver basket embossed on front and sides with flowers and is finished off with a gold rope tie. The top is ruffled or fluted with a rolled edge. Inside has a gold wash and is hallmarked "900 A K".
An Exotic Antique GERMAN JARDINIÈRE,ca.1900, Silver
Plated in the shape of a boat. Length: 29 cm.
This napkin ring is a well-formed rooster standing on a tiered, oval vase. The napkin holder has bright cut engraving. Circa 1870. This is made by the Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co #11.
Circa 1890 German Silver smaller bowl. All hand-pierced and repousse. The bowl measures 5.5" in diameter and 3" tall. It is stamped on the bottom "Brahmfeld & Gutrue" and "800" and a crown mark. The overall weight is 258.3 grams.
A very attractive box-lock with large engraved plate, Austrian or South-German, 18th. century.
A large iron lock with decorations in the openwork, possibly from a large casket.
Size: 30,7 cm. long and 23,5 cm. tall.
Condition: Superb for the fragile type, nice patina and painted on the back of the openwork part to prevent rust.
Provenance: Danish Private collection of Grethe Pedersen, Ledøje, Denmark, ca. 1950-1997. Purchased in Wienna, 1967.
A rare pair of very early and beautiful baroque Pewter candlesticks, pricket type, probably germany or England, 17th. century.
The prickets was made in iron and the pair is stamped with clear touchmarks of the crowned Tudor rose and another with angel.
Size 31-32 cm. tall.
Condition: Choice very fine and intact...
Elegant sterling silver footed basket with flaring, reticulated sides and a hoop handle. The swirling pattern of the piercing echoes the basket's scalloped rim. The top of the handle has a reserve for a monogram, but was never monogramed. The bottom has Durgin's early hallmark and the retailer's mark "Hodson, Kennard & Co." Many of Durgin's earlier products were sold through such upscale Boston retailers.
Origin: America, circa 1890. Condition: excellent, no dings...
Set of 6 turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver demitasse spoons. Made by R. Wallace & Sons. Mfg Co. (later Wallace Silversmiths) in Wallingford, Connecticut. Each: Handle has dense and dynamic ornament including scrolls, tendrils, and beading with fan terminal. Back plain. Oval bowl with double-sided gilding. Fully marked. Excellent condition with deep patina.
Height: 4 1/4 in. Total weight: 2 troy ounces. #BV256
Silver stuffing spoon, 12 1/8" in length, the bowl 1 7/8" wide at the widest point, weight close to four ounces on a common postal scale, bearing the marks on the reverse of the noted mid eighteenth century London craftsman JOHN LAMPFERT, who was known to be working in silver from at least 1749. I am an art dealer, so, not experienced with silver. There are a number of stamps in the handle...
Classical coin silver christening mug. Made by Tifft & Whiting in North Attleboro, Mass., ca 1850. Straight and tapering sides with beaded rims. Three names and 3 birthyears (1851, 1877, and 1908) engraved in leafing scrolled frame. Leaf-capped s-scroll handle. Maker’s stamp and phrase “Pure Silver Coin”. Good condition with attractive period wear and nicely sunk engraving.
Overall dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 3 3/4 x D 2 1/2 in. Weight: 2 troy ounces. #BR811
A Gorham Art Nouveau sterling silver swing-handle basket circa 1900. This lovely American basket measures 6-3/8" x 4-7/8" across the basket and it stands 7-1/2" to the top of the handle. It has a sinuous Art Nouveau floral design and it is stamped STERLING GORHAM MFG CO 1984/6 on the bottom. It weighs 181 grams (5.8 ounces) and it in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a small split on one of the cutouts (see image)...
An elegant antique hand chased sterling silver pen tray, having a rectangular body with rounded ends, a fluted border. and a vacant central oval cartouche. Made in London it is hallmarked and dates 1896. This fine tray measures 7.5 inches long.
Georg Roth & Co. hallmarked German sterling silver dish. Small four-footed dish with motifs of cherubs, scrolls, and leaves. Marked underneath "Sterling" and "Germany". Also marked with an "A" under a crown, a Hanau pseudo-mark linked to Georg Roth & Co. MEASUREMENTS: 4-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 2-1/2" high. Approximately 4.87 troy ounces total. CONDITION: Light surface wear.
Dutch 830 Silver Lidded Spice Container. Domed lid with cherub finial. Relief design side panels. Marked and S date stamp for 1902. -- Dimensions: H: 4.75 inches: W: 3 inches: D: 2.25 inches. In fair condition.
A Victorian Silver Plate Partners Inkstand or Standish; with Two Lidded Ink Bottles and a Central Ponce Pot Covered with a Taperstick. From London circa 1850's. Dimensions; 7.75" wide x 5" deep x 4.5" high. It has a descriptive label, with original misspelling (see picture). Some wear, but excellent condition.
A very large double candlestioc with decorated shield, Dutch, c. mid 18th. century.
The shield finely decorated with a flower vase, loop for hanging. twin candlesticks losely attached below.
Size: 37 cm. tall and 29,5 cm. wide.
Impressive large antique with a nice presence and it gives a wonderful reflective light.
Condition: Very fine and intact with typical period soldering, visible on the back.
Ex. Dutch Collection
Circa 1880 French bronze champleve enamel inkwell with delicately hand-painted bird scenes. It sits on 4 bun feet and is in excellent condition. All enameling is intact with the darkest red color being a beautiful clear wine red (which tends to look a darker/duller in our photos). This lovely inkwell measures 7 inches across and 3" high.
A Green Ivory Handled Georgian Silver Fruit Fork (6.25") and Knife (6.5"). Hallmarked Sheffield, 1823. No makers mark. In by case Robert Rait, 261 Broadway; 1833-1866. Dimensions; Fork, 6.25:, Knife, 6.5". Very good condition, nominal wear on knife blade.
Late 1800's antique sterling silver tea ball with chain and finger ring. Teaball is decorated with beaded rim and cap. Made by Gorham, hallmarked, and in very good original condition, the infuser measures 1.75" x 1.5", total length including chain and finger ring is 6 inches.
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An elegant late Victorian jewelry box in the Louis XVI style...
Lovely round tray with raised grapes surrounding the edges and on the handles. It has a 15" diameter and is in excellent condition. It is marked on the bottom with hallmarks, the name Crescent, and the number 1097.
A very nice European Silver Cosmetic Box with perfectly fitting lid (gilded/vermeil inside). Base and cover have 800 stamp and hallmark. Condition: good and nice weight. Top has raised/stylized initials VB.
Size: H. 9 cm. x 8.5 cm. top diameter x 7.5 cm. bottom diameter.
Here’s to a good round of golf and a fine cigar...case! This antique sterling silver cigar holder tube will keep that smoke fresh and secure, having an engine-turned design and slide off cap. Stamped 925 and Makers Mark and Anchor on tube and inside cap. Measures 7 1/4" long. Very good condition with minor depressions near tip. Wt. 67.7g. A class act on the course or with friends.
Lovely set of 12 sterling silver cocktail or seafood forks by Davis & Galt. The handles are heavily decorated with an unusual repousse paisley pattern. The workmanship is very nice. The backs are hallmarked by the maker and have the retailer’s mark for Bailey, Banks & Biddle.
Origin: America, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, sharp detail, no monograms. Size: 5-15/16” long. Weight: 179.5 grams.
A very early and seldomly encountered brass bucket with handle and openwork iron lid for storing fresh fish, Germany, early 18th. century.
The fine bucket with an iron openwork lid that can be opened in both sides. Typical wear and soldering during the time of use, othervise intact and attractive.
Size: 28 cm. tall incl. fixed handle. The diameter is c. 20 cm.
Provenance: Private Collection of Bjørn Roepstorff, an important Danish castle / mansion collection of ...