All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #478111 (stock #1105-7hl)
This is an American ornate sterling silver baby food pusher made by Whiting Manufacturing Company in the Imperial Queen Pattern, circa 1893; the base of the front handle marked with the maker's mark, STERLING and Pat. 1893. the backside of the pusher monogrammed in Italics C.B.K. Jr; Measurements-handle 3.75 inches long, the blade measures 1,75 inches across. Condition- Excellent
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1006465
A very nice Imperial Russian enameled silver spoon by Gustav Klingert. The bowl is beautifully decorated in five shades of opaque cloisonné enamels and in translucent red and amethyst. The design I modified floral pattern with a Persian-style reserve. The handle is finished in a fish-scale enameled pattern. Exposed areas of silver are stippled and gilt. The interior of the bowl is engraved “Moscow”, indicating that the spoon was sold as a souvenir to an American or English visitor...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #853577 (stock #gag-4)
This very fine antique rectangular-shaped French silver and gilt boardroom snuff box features a highly engraved scroll and floral decoration with central cartouche and gilt lined interior, hallmarked on lid rim, mid 19th Century. Wt: 54.8g; Size: 3 3/8" x 1 5/8"; Excellent condition with very minor wear to gilt
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #126385 (stock #180)
A Pair of Silver Open Salts with a clear glass liner; from Germany (Augsburg?), dating from the late 19th century. An open work design features a mythological figure of a bird/animal. The dimensions are 3.5" x 1.5" x 2.5" high. There is one original spoon with the set.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1168287
A fine early 19th century silver tastevin in the 17th century Burgundian style, inset with a Louis XIV silver ecu coin. The coin is surrounded by a “couronne” of 27 perles from which extend elongated “godrons”. These elongated grooves, without any corresponding circular grooves typically meant the tastevin was intended for use only with white wines. The godrons are further enhanced with small bunches of grapes...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1339916
A classic 19th century French silver tastevin of traditional form and the bottom inset with a silver coin from the reign of Louis XV. The sides of the tastevin are decorated with the traditional raised "perles" and recessed "cupules" for viewing the depth of color in a wine. The coin, dating to 1726, depicts the profile of the king surrounded by the legend "Louis XV, by grace of God, king of France and Navarre." The reverse of the coin can be seen from the bottom of the tastevin...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #755091 (stock #1635)
A George III Scottish Silver Sugar and Cream Jug by Francis Howden and hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1810. Bright cut engraved decoration. Gilt interior and reeded border. The marks are faint, but between the two pieces can be made out. Dimensions; creamer 8" x 4.5"; sugar 5.75" x 4.5"; weight 16.5 Troy ounces total. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #374344 (stock #276)
Unique Footed Silver (800) "Repousse" German Silver Sauce Boat. Elegant Scenes on Both Sides. One End Shaped into a Curved Handle as Part of the Body; Circa 1870-1890. Weight 4.7 Troy ounces; Dimensions 5" wide x 3.5" high. Excellent condition. Note that the details are crisper than in the photos.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1236329
A very attractive French silver (1st standard=950/1000 pure silver) tastevin, the bottom inset with a 1785 silver coin showing the bust of King Louis XVI. This tastevin departs slightly from the traditional form, with the fluted “godrons” placed immediately around the coin and the sides finished with very nice repousse decoration of grapes, vines and leaves. The tastevin is finished with a single coiled snake handle...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #334796 (stock #979)
A Dutch Silver Quaiche Bowl (Scottish Drinking Bowl or Friendship bowl). Embossed Decoration of Village Scenes, Including Windmills. Dimensions 7.75" across x 4.25" deep x 3.25" high; weight 8.7 Troy ounces. Excellent condition. Circa 1890
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #978234 (stock #1643)
An Impressive Large Sterling Silver Bon Bon Serving Spoon win an Intricate Openwork Pattern. Custom Made for Marshall Field & Co., Chicago, around 1900. Dimensions; 10.75" x 6" (the bowl is 6" x 5"). Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1038437
An outstanding Restoration period French silver wine taster in the 18th century style typical of Lyon. With the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy, many old styles from the ancien regime once again came into fashion, and this tastevin, building on decorative elements typical of the 1770's, is a perfect example. Tastevins with snake-form handles were particularly popular. Those with a pair of snake heads that somewhat resemble bird's heads flanking a sphere are typical of silver from Lyon...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #311121 (stock #387)
An 800 Silver (German) Four Footed Center Bowl, circa 1895. It has Extensive Repoussee Designs on the Inside Rim and the Center of the Bowl Depicting Romantic Scenes, Possibly Court or Royalty Related. It weighs 11.8 Troy ounces and measures 9" across by 2" high and is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #65474 (stock #2-2-2t-074)
Bronze bust of crying baby. The base is made of marble. This very realistic depiction of a crying baby is signed by De Balestrieri. Possibly of German or Dutch origin.
Measures: 4.75" (aprox. 12 cm) height X 4.75" (bronze), 0.75" (2 cm) height (marble base)
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #59865 (stock #2-2-2t-054)
French triptych photo frame made of bronze and colorful enamel. Uses the antique method of applying enamel over the brass as opposed to cloisonne where the enamel is embedded in the brass. 19 th. Century. Shows some wear and tear in the enamel can be seen in the pictures.
Dimensions: Central piece: height 9.5" X 5.25" wide.
Lateral pieces: height 6.45" X 3.25" wide.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #699477 (stock #107-1)
This turn-of- the-century Christmas present would be a unique way to package a holiday check or carry on a tradition. This is a Victorian ladies’ sterling silver calling purse, by James E. Blake Co., ca. 1915, the front exterior beautifully detailed and decorated with a centered garland inscripted Dec...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #71570 (stock #3-2-011)
Bronze figural group with a beautiful young women holding a scarf aloft in her right hand and a child with the left arm. Inscribed TEMPETE on the front and signed V. Morey on the back. French, late 19th. Century.
Dimensions: height 23.5" (59.69 cm) X width 9" (22.8 cm).
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #281390 (stock #128-06)
This is a fine sterling silver napkin ring with a Gorham mark made in the Victorian period, ca 1860, brite cut with scrolling flowers and monogrammed RCW. Condition is very good having small surface dings; Measurement: 1 5/8 in. diam. x 1 in. high.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Copper : Pre 1900 item #333040 (stock #968)
An Etched Copper Bed Warmer with a Turned Oak Handle. From the mid/late 19th century. Dimensions 42" in length, pan 11.5" in diameter x 3.5" in height. Some minor wear but in very good condition
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1910 item #1031843
A finely detailed cast bronze jewel box, the cover decorated with a scene of Don Quixote astride his horse followed by his loyal Sancho Panza on his donkey. The end panels feature bas relief images of Cervantes flanked by cherubs, and the back panel a bas relief of Don Quixote wearing an armored helmet. Cherubs and dolphins decorate the front. The interior is lined in a bright red velvet. The box retains its original key and the lock is in working order...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1900 item #68683 (stock #2-2-078)
Beautiful pair of German WMF, 14.5" tall silvered pewter claret pots. Underneath the pot is the fully marked diamond symbol of the running ostrich and the model number. Please see enlargements for more detail. Late 19th Century.
Measures: 14.5" (37 cm) tall, 6.69" (17 cm) from handle to spout.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Gold : Pre 1910 item #633318 (stock #21507-9 )
This is a magnificent Victorian set of large gold plated sewing scissors with matching sheath in the style of WMF, circa 1900, the handles and sheath of beautifully cast with sinewy Art Nouveau petals and leaves; blades are steel-cut and marked "Germany;" condition: sheath case and handles in excellent condition; some pitting and wear on the blades; measurement: , 11 inches, in sheath.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Iron : Pre 1910 item #392050 (stock #1118)
An American Hand Wrought Iron Candle Stand on a Tripod Base. Brown paint. Circa 1890-1915. Dimensions; 50" high x 20" deep x 13" wide. Very good condition.