A George III Helmet Form Creamer or Cream Jug by Hester Bateman, London, 1789. On a Square Pedestal Base with Delicate Bright Cut Engraving and a Punch Beaded Border and a looped handle. Dimensions; 5.25" high x 4" handle to spout; weight 3 ounces. Very fine condition.
Market-fresh Japonesque mixed metal and sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1879. Gently curved bowl and inset undulating rim with wide lip spout and integral scroll handle with tendril mounts that wraparound mouth rim. Handle has lily pad “cap” with crouching figure of frog. Applied leaves with copper-inlaid veins with one overlapping bold and scrolling interlaced acid-etched monogram on neck. A solitary beetle meanders along near the bottom...
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
A Noted George III Silver Creamer and Sugar, with Gold Wash Interior, by Robert and David Hennell (Father and Son; Robert was the son of David I, the first of the dynasty) and Hallmarked in London, 1799. Dimensions; 15.1 Troy ounces; Sugar 8" x 3.5" x 4.25" high; Creamer 5" x 3" x 4.5" high. Excellent condition.
A Rare Scottish Sterling Silver Large goblet. by John McDonald and Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1815. Provenance; from the Estate of Margaret Truman Daniel (1924-2008). Dimensions; 6.75" high x 3.5" diameter; weight a substantial 9.6 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
A George I Style Octagonal Lighthouse Shaped Coffeepot by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co., London, 1907. Dimensions; height 8.75", weight, 15.5 Traditional ounces, 14.1 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
A George II Silver Waiter or Salver in an Elegant Rococo Design. Hallmarked London, 1744, with the makers mark "IS" for James Seabrook. Dimensions; 9" in diameter x 1.25" high. Weight 15.5 Troy oz. Stag's head in center and shell and leaf borders; tripod scroll feet. Excellent condition.
A Magnificant Pair of George III Silver Sauce Ladles with a Feather Edge and Shell Bowl, by George Smith and Hallmarked in London in 1798. Retailed and a Custom Leather Box by Wartski, Regent Street, Jewelers to the Queen (retailed and boxed at a later date). Dimensions; 7" each, Box, 8.5" x 6.5". Box and Ladles in Excellent Condition.
An Impressively Large Sterling Soup or Punch Ladle from William Kendrick & Son (mark used from 1873-1880) of Louisville, KY, patented in 1871. Kendrick was both a Retailer and Silversmith. it continues today under the name Merkeley Kendrick. Dimensions; 14.25" in length, bowl 4.75" x 3.75". Weight, 6 ounces. Excellent condition.
A Rare American Coin Silver Beaker by Eoff & Shepard (the mark was used from 1852-1861), and Retailed by Ball, Black & Co., New York (Became Black, Starr & Frost in 1874) . Dimensions; 5" high x 3.5" in diameter at top, 2.25" at bottom. Weight; 5.9 Troy ounces. Circa 1855. Excellent condition.
A Coin Silver Fish Slice or Knife by Albert Coles of New York, Prominent NY City Silversmith who worked from 1836-1880 (died in 1886). A Faint Script Monogram is on the Handle. Dimensions; 9" length x 1.5" width; 4.6 Troy ounces. Circa 1840-1850. Excellent condition.
An Early American Coin Silver Child's Cup or Christening Mug by William Gale & Nathaniel Hayden of New York; in partnership from 1845-1849. Dimensions; 3" high x 3" diameter; 3.7 Troy ounces, Chased and Repousse' Floral Decoration. Inscription "Janet Elbert Born 30 Dec. 1850 From Her Grandfather". Excellent condition.
A Wonderful Early American Coin Silver Four Footed Bowl with a Chased Repousse' Design by William Gale & Son of New York, circa 1860. Gale made silver hollowware for Tiffany, during its early years. Dimensions; 3.75" high x 6" diameter; weight 12.8 Troy ounces. Excellent condition. Small script monogram on one side.
A Substantial Coin Silver Ewer or Pitcher for either Wine or Water. Made by Henry Burrill Stanwood (1818-1869) of Boston, a predecessor of the Firm of Schreve, Crump and Low. Marked "Henry B. Stanwood", Boston, Pure Silver Coin. Repousse floral design. Dimensions; 12" high to handle x 6" in diameter (5" at base); 20 Troy ounces. Circa 1840. Excellent condition.
A Sizeable Sterling Silver Fish Knife and Fork by Bigelow Brothers and Kennard, Boston Silversmith and Retailer. This mark was used from 1845-1863, but the firm existed in one form or another from 1830-1922. The pieces are marked 925, rather than sterling, as this time was the transition between the usage of coin and sterling, without the term sterling being initially used. The pieces are bright cut and engraved, with the knife having a picture or a fish (see photo)...
A Wonderful Ball, Black & Co. American Silver Footed Center Bowl or Compote. J R Wendt is the Probable Silversmith. It is oval in shape with dimensions of 14" in length x 9" deep x 4.5" high. Weight is a heavy 27.9 Troy ounces. It has the Ball, Black & Co. New York mark (Formed in 1851 by William Black and Henry Ball. Became Black, Starr and Frost in 1874) and in a shield it is marked "950/1000 fine". The mark dates from 1851-1874 and the bowl is circa 1860. Excellent condition.
An Old Sheffield Silver Plate Goblet by Matthew Boulton. Dimensions;6" high x 3 3/8 in diameter; weight 13 ounces. Excellent condition (very modest bleeding). Circa 1800.
An Old Sheffield Silver Plate Covered Entree and Warming Dish by Matthew Boulton, circa 1800. Insert inside to separate warm water from food. Dimensions; 12.75" long x 7.5" deep x 6" high, to handle. Weight; 4 pounds, 6 ounces. Excellent condition.