All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1433885 (stock #BT839)
American Classical sterling silver compote. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1876. Bellied bowl with leaf-mounted c-scroll side handles and knopped stem flowing into round and raised foot. Low-relief ornament on stippled ground. Bowl has wraparound frieze with garlands, leafing volute scrolls, and leaf-ornamented columns between tête à tête gryphons. On foot rim is a garland held up by dancing putti. Bowl interior gilt.

Fully marked including maker's stamp, location "Union Square N.Y.", no...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1479676 (stock #BY224)
Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Deep and ovoid with reeded and lobed rim. Cast and open fruiting and leafing vine swing handle with central oval cartouche (vacant). Sides open and engraved with same. Well solid. Four leaf-mounted scroll supports. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 16202, and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 12 x W 13 x D 8 3/8 in. Weight: 28 troy ounces. #BY224

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #824271 (stock #01436)
A pair of English sterling silver master salt spoons, fully hallmarked for London, England 1817. They are 4" in length., and have the maker's mark for Wm. Chawner (entered 1815). They weigh 34.5 grams. There is a heraldic crest of an English Ducal coronet with a lion rampant holding a circular object. They are in excellent original condition with no losses, damage or visible repairs.
Condition is noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have signs of use...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1221283 (stock #BH609)
Edwardian stoneware match strike with sterling silver collar. Made by Royal Doulton in Lambeth in 1909. Globular with cylindrical interior and silver collar. Applied ornaments include windmill, pipe-smoking peasant, and running dogs. Shaded brown and cream glaze. A homely piece in the Dutch style. Fully marked on underside and collar. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 3 x D 3 ½ in. BH609

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1228486 (stock #OI-001)
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$2,499.00
Offered is this rare antique bronze (painted black) clock, made by famous French clock-maker, Vincentie & Cie, around 1855. The clock is 26 inches (66 cm) tall (to the top of the hand-held shaft), 11 inches (28 cm) wide and 8 inches (20 cm) deep. The statue itself is 13 inches (33 cm) high. There is no key or pendulum. Overall, the clock is in good condition - the four screw-holders at the bottom are missing and there is a small part missing (see 5th picture)...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #43917
Outstanding sterling silver sardine fork with a fabulous Art Nouveau pattern of Oriental poppies and foliage. Both the front and back are beautifully detailed. The tines are lightly matte gilt. The back is stamped with the hallmark for the Baker Manchester Silver Co. (Providence, RI), a company famous for its ornate serving pieces.

Origin: America, circa 1900. Condition: excellent, sharp detail, no monogram. Size: 5-1/4" long.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1213009 (stock #1674)
R and S Antiques
$1,775.00
An Unusual George II Silver Tripod Base Chamberstick by John Cafe and Hallmarked in London, 1755. Dimensions; 3.5" high x 6.75" diameter; weight, 10.5 Troy ounces. Excellent condition. Note that the hallmarks are rubbed, but can be made out.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #130460
This is Six Pieces of MARIE ANTOINETTE FLATWARE from a Maryland Estate. Manufactured by DOMINICK & HAFF and Retailed by CARTIER dating 1917. There are 2 FORKS 7 1/8" long; 2 SALAD FORKS 6 1/8" long; 1 TABLESPOON 7 1/8" long; and 1 BULLION SPOON 5 5/16" long. This is Heavy Gauge STERLING SILVER and looks to have been little used; forks show tine wear but that is the only wear seen on this SILVER. CARTIER, DOMINICK & HAFF, & MARIE ANTOINETTE Sterling ...jpgs tell the rest
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Iron : Pre 1800 item #1487978 (stock #E821)
Antique, late 18th century, Polish cavalry sword with steel hilt, of typical form for the swords of the KaWaleria Narodowa, comprising a large, plain steel guard, a back-strap, and a wooden grip covered in leather with ribbed pattern, and a long slightly curved sturdy and solid steel blade cut with full-length fuller.

The swords with this type of a large plain steel guard appeared in Poland in the last quarter of the 18th century...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1800 item #1475221 (stock #PG80)
This antique custom made two-person saddle is exquisite and the craftsmanship is finely executed, with the metal work and incising of the brass and silver, over a wood frame with iron supports. The front section is with silver open work over copper and brass, added after the silver, brass and silver are finely etched with a scrolled detail, and the finely crafted finial is dome-shaped with delicate spires that are alternating with a braided effect, and a brass bead at the top...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1444970 (stock #770)
Gorham Sterling Silver Asparagus Server in the "Lancaster" pattern (1897). Length is 9.5" and it weighs 3.7 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #531163 (stock #1403)
A Superb Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Jenkins & Jenkins of Baltimore, in business from 1908-1915 and successors to Jacoby and Jenkins (1894-1908). Dimensions; 6.25" high x 3.5" at the base. Unweighted (total weight is 11 Troy ounces) and in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930 item #1481300 (stock #BY272)
Art Deco sterling silver picture frame with classic linear ornament. Made by Scharling & Co. in Newark, ca 1920. Rectangular window in same surround. Front has vertical plain and engine-turned through stripes. Top center vacant. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 42. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 9 1/4 x W 7 in. Window: H 8 1/4 x W 6 in. #BY272

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #480247 (stock #1296)
A Pair of Gilt Bronze and Glass Candlesticks. Rococo Shell Form Bases, Glass Ball centers, Foliate Tops, and Four Vertical Arms for Candle Holders. French, c. 1875-1890. No markings on bottom. Dimensions; 8.5" high x 6" wide. Very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1478958 (stock #BX892)
Turn-of-the-century sterling silver baby cup rich in period assumptions. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark. Upward tapering sides and scroll handle.

Acid-etched frieze depicting sailor-suited, flag-holding, all-American boy with exotic coevals in native dress relegated to background...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1444686 (stock #BV121)
Turn-of-the-century sterling silver and brilliant-cut glass flask Made by Unger Bros in Newark. Rectilinear with curved sides and diaper inset with alternating paterae and diaper. Threaded sterling silver collar and cover with plain sides and ornamented top with dense scrollwork surrounding vacant center. Cover fully marked. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 6 1/4 x W 3 x D 1 1/4 in. #BV121

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1211523
From our European Collection, a very fine and large Victorian silver tea tray by W.W. Harrison (Sheffield) 1883. The tray is of oval shape with beaded borders and handles of acanthus leaf motifs...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #21686
A pair of sterling silver berry spoons of the finest quality dating to the reign of George III. The quality of the repousse and bright cut decoration is beyond compare. The design of the bowl includes cherries, applies, pomegranates and foliage. The backs are clearly hallmarked for London, 1800 and for the maker Thomas Wallis. Excellent condition; no monograms or removals. 9" long.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1212988 (stock #1648)
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$1,225.00
A Magnificent Sterling Silver Footed Tazza or Compote by Theodore B. Starr in a floral openwork pattern on both the edge and base. An inscription on the base dates from 1905. Monogram in center of Tazza. Dimensions; 9.5" high x 3" in diameter; weight, a very heavy 27.4 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1466193 (stock #BX137)
Set of 4 George V sterling silver place card holders. Made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths in London in 1911. Each: Round gilt ring inset with cast animal head. Two holders have fox heads and two have hound heads. Prey and predator have long pointed snouts and red glass bead eyes. In original leather-bound case with silk lining and fitted velvet. Fully marked. Very good condition with nice patina and toning.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x W 1 1/8 x D 1 1/2 in. Case: H 2 1/8 x W 8 1/4 x D 2 5/8 in...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1485765
A tour-de-force first standard (950/1000 pure silver) tastevin by silversmith Stanislas Pollet celebrating Napoleon’s great victory at the Battle of Wagram. The tastevin is inset with a Napoleonic silver medal surrounded by fleur-de-lis engraving. The outer edges are enhanced with ornate strapwork (a technique particularly mastered by Pollet) depicting fleur-de-lis and acanthus leaves. The entire design is set off with a pair of magnificently cast and engraved dolphins forming the handle.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1479340 (stock #BW006)
English Edwardian crystal match strike with sterling silver mount. Globular with fine ribbing. Central well has flat and plain sterling silver collar. Crystal clear. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (Grinsell & Sons), assay stamp (Birmingham), and indistinct date letter. Very good condition with minor wear.

Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x D 3 1/2 in. #BW006

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1410740 (stock #BS831)
Large French Rococo Revival 950 silver oval centerpiece plateau, ca 1890. Curvilinear cartouche with 6 leaf-mounted scroll supports. Beaded oval on strapwork armorial with ribbon and quiver, and interlaced script monogram. Mirrored top. Note: Larger and more ovalish than appears in images. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x W 31 3/4 x D 20 1/2 in. #BS831

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Asia Trade : Pre 1900 item #1490685 (stock #BZ583)
Pair of Chinese export silver mustard pots, ca 1890. Each: Cylindrical with fixed and entwined ratan-style handle; cover chained with inset and engraved diaper top. Applied wraparound horned and taloned dragon. For piquant condiments. Marks include stamp for Tien Shing, who was active in Hong Kong in the third-quarter of the 19th century. Very good condition. One pot has a detachable clear glass liner.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x D 1 in. Total weight (silver only): 2.3 troy ounces. #BZ583

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1920 item #1166214 (stock #5A28)
"Tiffany Studios" Gilded Bronze Paper Clip, Art Deco period 1920, 2" x 2 1/4" wide, 1" high, marked "Tiffany Studios, New York, 358, 1805", no damages except some gilding is worn on the corners.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1487519 (stock #BY817)
Pair of English Neoclassical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1916. Each: Tapering column on dome flowing into stepped and concave base. Tapering socket with detachable bobeche. Ribboned swags. Fine fluting that shimmers in candlelight. Fully marked including maker's stamp, pattern no. 19187 (first produced in 1916), director’s letter m, and phrase “Reproduction Original by John Parsons & Co. Sheffield 1784”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 3/4 x ...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #85561
Lovely pair of sterling silver sugar tongs with opaque turquoise and white enamel decoration. The quality of these tongs is apparent from the ornate and elegant piercing of the tips. Stamped on the inside “Sterling 1212” and hallmarked by the H. H. Curtis Co. (North Attleboro, MA, 1891-1915).

Origin: America, circa 1900. Condition: excellent, no missing enamel, no monogram, faint lemony gilding. Size: 3-1/4” long.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Copper : Pre 1900 item #1452523 (stock #7154)
Fine and rare, large copper repousse and chased copper plate depicting a religious scene or narrative. This was acquired in Sri Lanka in the 1990s, the vendor said this was showing the life of Buddha, but the iconography suggests it is most likely Hindu as the central image is shown facing the left, sitting on a tiger pelt, set against a foliate scroll background. This could be representing Shiva with his consort Parvati and son Ganesh. Superb workmanship, circa 19th century. Diame...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1021350 (stock #6398)
This is a 10-1/2" x 8-1/2" ball-footed swing-handle serving basket fully hallmarked for Sheffield, England 1895-6. Made by James Dixon & Sons, this basket has ornate repousse decoration in the bowl as well as attractive design to the ornate handle. It has a presentation inscription in the centre, as it was presented as a gift in September 1896, and it weighs an impressive 595 grams. Besides the hallmarks, it is also stamped 1618P and B3916, at least one of which refers to the design. This ite...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1483109 (stock #BY460)
Pair of Modern Georgian sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Roger Williams Silver Co. (later part of Gorham) in Providence, ca 1900. Each: Bellied socket with round detachable bobeche; tapering shaft on raised foot. Beaded and faceted. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 4520. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 7/8 x W 4 1/2 x D 4 in. Total weight: 15.7 troy ounces. #BY460

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1436257 (stock #20210102-04)

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Offered is a lovely set of 19th Century French silver tea or coffee spoons by Paris silversmith François Pamphile Josan; these date to the post-1838 period. The gilding on each spoon is strong, and the design is nicely struck. Each spoon bears Josan's maker's mark and a fineness mark, perhaps for second standard (800/1000 fineness). These spoons are nicely decorated and have no engraved initials o...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1470204 (stock #BX326)
Craftsman sterling silver porringer. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1910. Traditional form. Unusual open geometric handle. Allover spot hammering. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. A5235. Very good condition with nice shimmer.

Dimensions: H 2 x W 6 5/8 x D 4 3/4 in. Weight: 7.8 troy ounces. #BX326

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #852434 (stock #6083)
A set of six 5-3/4" sterling silver teaspoons made and hallmarked by James Ellis of Toronto (this mark active 1852-1881). Each has a DM monogram, and they weigh 122 grams. They are in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $6 (other spots ma...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1488544 (stock #BZ318)
Set of 12 Edwardian sterling silver holders. Made by Schofield in Baltimore, ca 1910. Each: Round and curved bowl with floral repousse; open bottom and plain spread foot. High-looping side handles with case repousse-style floral ornament. With: Cream porcelain inserts with gilt rim bands. Originally intended for bouillon but perfect for rich treats like ice cream and custard. Holders marked “Sterling” with maker’s mark. Inserts have maker's mark (Lenox). Very good condition.

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All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1462098 (stock #BW532)
Turn-of-the-century Chantilly-Grand sterling silver 3-piece coffee set. Made by Gorham in Providence. This set comprises coffeepot, creamer, and sugar. Scrolled rims, spread and scrolled foot, and reeded and leaf-capped scroll handles. Two scrolled cartouches of which one vacant and the other engraved with interlaced script monogram. Coffeepot has hinged and domed cover with leaf-ring finial, and leaf-capped scroll spout. Creamer has scrolled helmet mouth. Creamer and sugar have gilt interior. A...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Copper : Pre 1800 item #845040
Exceptional copper vase with bronze coiled QILONG Dragon and stylized base. 18-19th Century China. This most attractive Dragon is removable, has a stylized humanoid face, a fancy tail and the head has scales on top. Good condition, Size: H. 31 cm x 15 cm base. For further close-up photographs of the Dragon please see our item # 574443. Could be made into a stunning lamp!