An outstanding Arts & Crafts style 900 silver letter opener, the top embellished with an enameled horses head against a stippled background. The letter opener is quite heavy and both the silver and the enamel are of the finest quality. Marked “900”.
Origin: Continental Europe, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, all original, no enamel damage. Size: 8” long. Weight: 69.5 grams.
A fine boxed set of 12 sterling silver demitasse spoons in Gorham's 1896 "Maryland" pattern. The fronts of the handles are decorated scrolls, shells and pendant bouquets, while the backs are accented with simple scrolling and a shell motif near the bowls. The bowls are parcel gilt. This is a particularly lovely pattern--ornate, but not over the top. The spoons are presented in their original fitted box, the inside lid of which is marked with the logo of Gorham's New York City retail store...
Gorham Sterling Silver Sauce or Gravy Ladle in the "Old Baronial" Pattern. Circa 1898 and 6" in length. The monogram is ES.
A Danish Arts & Crafts pedestal silver plated fruit or centerpiece bowl circa 1900. This well made bowl has a nice floral design and it stands 5-1/8" high; it measures 8-7/8" across and it has the ENERET mark (for registered design), the Danish silverplate mark and an unidentified DFA makers mark...
Very pretty hand chased sterling basket by Whiting Mfg. Co. Basket measures 3 3/4" wide and 2 3/8" tall ( excluding the handle). This Aesthetic Movement basket has a lovely detailed foliate motif (morning glory?), a fluted rim, and a gilded interior. The twisted handle is attached to a beautiful curved silver application and rests on the side of the basket. There is a monogram on the back. Circa 1870. Excellent condition.
The Webster Company was founded by George K. Webster in 1869 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts.
This sterling silver napkin ring measures 1/2" high, 1 1/2" in diameter and weighs 1/2 ounce.
The center cartouche is monogrammed "Fred W. Glantz".
English sterling hinged snuff box from Chester, c.1898. Measures 2" by 1 1/4" by 3/4" high with light decorative monogram. It is signed with appropriate marks and the maker and is in excellent condition......$10 for insured shipping.
Victorian decorative sterling clip, c.1893. Measures 2 3/4" by 1 5/8" and the hinge is in excellent working order. it is marked "STERLING 3905 PAT.1893". There is also a maker's mark that has faded and is hard to read. Excellent condition......$10 for insured shipping.
A fine pair of sterling silver sugar tongs in the classic “Kings” pattern. The design is very nicely worked and the tongs are generously sized. The inside of the tongs are fully hallmarked for London, 1837. They also bear the William IV duty mark. This mark, used in conjunction with the 1837 date mark, was used for only 22 days before being changed to the Victoria duty mark. The maker’s mark is that of either William Barber or William Barrett II.
Origin: England, 1837...
A lovely and unusual Victorian sterling silver jelly knife in Towle’s 1880 “No. 128” pattern. Also known as “No. 28”, this pattern is characterized by a twisted handle, accented with beautiful bright-cut engraving. The serving end is shaped in the form of a leaf and is matte-gilt to highlight the floral engraving. Originally intended to serve savory jellies, the piece could now be used for pastries. The back is hallmarked by Towle and has the pattern number.
Origin: America, ca...
If you love beautiful workmanship, this brush will make you happy. This oval shaped silver repousse clothes brush is wonderfully detailed with rasberry vines, leaves and flowers on a textured background, circa 1910, natural bristle intact, no marks; Good condition with wear to the plating, minor rim dents, classic shabby chic. Measurements-5 in long x 3 1/4 in wide x 1 1/2 in high
An exquisite set of four sterling silver blotter corners by M.C. Cone. Each corner is made up of a pair of leaves flanking a stylized dogwood blossom, all worked from sheet silver. The upper two corners have the initials “AB” worked into the design, indicating that these were commissioned for the original owner. The backs are signed “Cone Sterling”. M.C...
A Sheffield plate helmet style cream jug circa 1780-1800. This 5" high genuine cream pitcher predates electroplating and it consists of thin layers of silver laid on to copper sheets; the sandwich of metals is then formed into the desired object. This unsigned creamer is in good original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs; it has the expected areas of copper blush from polishing over the last couple of centuries...
Souvenir Metal Cup from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada with four applied metal plaques, circa 1920. The top plaque reads: “THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA”. The left plaque reads: “THE GORG, VICTORIA B.C.” and the left one reads: “PARLIAMENT BUILDING, VICTORIA B.C.”
MEASUREMENTS: Height: 3 3/8 inches...
A large and ornate pierced blade fish server c1850-70. This fine 12-3/8" silver plated serving piece was made by Edward Barnard & Sons; it has a nicely pierced blade and it has the quatrefoil barnard mark with B in the centre and E, E J and W surrounding, with a shield mark and B mark and bird mark. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor plating wear at the top of the handle...
An English sterling pierced mint or candy basket dated 1907. This attractive, well-made Edwardian sterling silver mint dish or basket is fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1907. This 5" x 2-3/4" dish features fine openwork, it has an L&S maker's mark (for Levi and Salaman, and 1907 registry number. It weighs 32.1 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a very slight bend on one edge at the end...
A magnificent and extraordinarily rare tole tray depicting the surrender of the French army to the English following the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1760. The quality of painting is stunning. The two figures in the foreground represent General James Wolfe (in red) and the Marquis de Montcalm (in blue). Both generals died from their wounds within hours of the end of the battle, but the painter took artistic liberties by presenting them both in apparently good health. Montcalm passes hi...
A nice pair of painted cast iron curtain tiebacks in the form of sunflowers. The original paint is nicely applied with good shading.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, original paint, very minimal paint chipping along edges. Size: 2-1/4” diameter.