A sterling silver sovereign holder - the interior in gilt and with compartments for both sovereigns and half sovereigns. The outside with engraved ivy leaf pattern and with hallmarks for the Chester assay - 1908. Condition - very good. Slight indentation to the ivy leaf side - no damages and no losses...

A Continental (German) Silver Octagonal Tea Caddy; Dimensions 3.5" high x 3.25" wide x 2.5" deep. Embossed on all sides with scenes of people in front of a village. Weight 6.4 Troy ounces; excellent condition

Thai Buddha amulet with Buddha in the earth touching position made with sacred and fragrant substances and pressed in a mold. The case is either gold or gold plated with intricate carvings and a carving of a Buddha face in the back of the case. Size: H 4cm. Condition perfect.

Sold. Very Desirable Sterling Silver Letter Opener made by the Watson Company of nearby Attleboro Massachusetts with c 1910 hallmarks. Just think, at this time only about 1/3 of college students were women and only approx 5% were physicians! What New England college bound young lady of that era received this as a gift? Weighs 1/2 ounce on a postal scale. 5 1/2" X 7/16" wide. Very nice condition for age.
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Wonderful champagne ice bucket, or "seau" circa 1950's/60's, from France. To advertise their product, champagne houses would give these buckets to restaurants as a point of sale item, they were not sold. This bucket was never circulated - it is NOS (new old stock). Marked "Montebello" in enamel, "Champange" & "Chateau de Mareuil s/Ay." Nice grape detail below the handles. Chrome over brass; measures 8" tall 7-3/4" across.

A Double-Lipped Silverplate Punch ladle, by Pairpoint, with a Cut Glass Handle, by Mount Washington, circa 1880. Overall length of the curved handle ladle is 15", with a bowl size of 3.5" x 5.5". It is marked Pairpoint Mfg. Co. at the neck of the handle.

A Pair of English Silver Candlesticks from Birmingham, 1915, in the Classical Corinthian Column Style; 4 3/4" high and in excellent condition. The mark is HW, probably Hy, Wilkenson, Ltd. Note that although they are not a set, these candlesticks can be matched with Item number 378917 (our stock number 309)

A Green Opaline Brass Mounted Inkstand or Standish, with a single well, a Circular Undertray, and a Pen holder in the Bracket arm. Probably French, c. 1890. Dimensions; 5" wide x 6" high. Excellent condition.

An Art Nouveau sterling handle cake knife from the 1895 era. This 9-3/8" long server has a sterling silver handle and a silver plated blade; it is stamped STERLING on the handle but we've been unable to identify the pattern or maker. A great wedding gift, this knife is in excellent condition with no monograms, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a few very small dents on one side's plain reserve only and a bit of patina from use on the blade...

Measuring 12 1/2", and finely cast in bronze, this figure represents a Faun or Satyr, one of the followers of Pan, and the original was discovered in the ruins of Pompeii in 1830. With good detail, and true to the original statue, this one has a dark patina, with verdigris visible around the head primarily, and some wear to the patina on the body. Of nineteenth century original, and most likely a Grand Tour souvenir.

A 19th century engraved and gilded sterling silver chatelaine perfume flask. This 1-1/4" diameter pendant flask measures 2-5/8" from the top of the hanging chain to the bottom, the engraving is finely done and different on both sides, and it has the original threaded cap and gilt stopper. It is unmarked except for a fancy monogram and it may also have been made to be worn on a chatelaine...

Scarce pair of antebellum New Orleans coin silver repousse decorated goblets by Christopf Christian Kuchler. Circa 1855. Engraved 'P. Irwin' for Patrick Irwin (1810-1878), a prominent citizen of New Orleans and Alderman, Louisiana State Representative, and co-founder of the Hibernia Bank. Retailed by Hyde and Goodrich of Royal Street. Size: 6 inches ht. Excellent condition. Makers mark stamped to underside of foot.

English George III period sterling silver oval tea caddy, London, 1796, by John Crouch I and Thomas Hannam. Size: 4 inches high x 4 inches long x 2 1/2 inches deep. Excellent condition with no repairs or damage. Engraved on the front with a family crest. Fully hallmarked on the side and also on the lid with lion passant and maker's stamp. The wooden finial is carved and is secured to the cover with a sterling nut.

A unique silver plate double wine bottle caddy by Elkington, featuring an extensive pierced design and a single central handle. Elkington mark of 1865-1897.

Earlier Paper Mark Clip with their famous Repousse look but this time w Gold Wash, marked: S. Kirk & Son Sterling & 9. Mark used 1932-1961. 2 1/2 X 1" & weighs 10 Grams. SOLD, no price, no info.

An Art Nouveau sterling daisy flower purse handle chain from the 1900 era. This 16-3/8" chain consists of oval daisy flower cast sterling silver links which are 3/8" wide. Originally on a late Victorian purse, this chain has two large loop for mounting but it could easily have a clasp added for use as a necklace (or a doubled bracelet). It is stamped STERLING on the mounting rings, it weighs 33.0 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A Victorian sterling silver ornate link silver coins watch chain necklace from 1895. This exceptional, highly styled chain shows Victorian design at its best. It is 16-3/4" long and it consists of a swivel, coiled infinity knot style links, oblong rod links with interior silver coils along with a swivel, t-bar, silver coins and a gold-fronted sterling scroll style 1-1/8 x 3/4" watch fob...

A Rogers 7 piece silver plated tea service set with a tip kettle from the 1950s. This nice quality set is signed (Eagle)WmROGERS(star) E.P COPPER LEAD MOUNTS and it consists of the 6-3/8" across the handles and 5-3/4" tall covered sugar bowl, the 5-1/2" across from spout to handle creamer or cream jug, the 10-5/8" tall coffee pot, the 10" tall teapot and the 3-3/4" across and 3-1/2" tall spooner (or extra open sugar bowl)...

A stunning set of three vintage late Victorian hand hammered repousse copper nesting serving trays c1900. These unsigned but high quality trays are of thick, robust construction, and they measure 12 x 9-1/2", 16 x 12", and a whopping 20 x 15". Each has high relief floral decoration and rolled edges for strength - they weigh 2752 grams in total. It is unusual to find one copper tray, and a set of three matching trays is rare indeed...

An Edwardian sterling silver repousse heart trinket dresser box dated 1901. This late Victorian or early Edwardian vanity box has a high relief or repousse design with flourishes, foliage and crimped edges. It has a gilt interior and a full set of hallmarks for Chester, England 1901. It has the maker's mark for Jay, Richard Attenborough & Co. (trading as Jays) and it also has the retailer's mark on the bottom (JAYS 142 144 OXFORD ST. W.)...

A vintage ceremonial Odd Fellows crown. Circa 1920s. Size: 8 in. x 7.5 in. x 4.5 in. ht. Sheet brass and red velvet. Adjustable size. Repairs to velvet and brass tips. A fun item - Make Yourself King For A Day.

A 15/16" wide vintage Roden (bought out by Birks in the 1920s) sterling silver hand engraved napkin ring from around 1910. This table decoration has a JPS fancy script monogram and it is stamped STERLING with the (partially obscured) Roden 925 maker's mark. It weighs 11.4 grams and it is excellent condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A fine set of 5 Birks sterling silver 3-1/4" across drinks coasters with cut crystal bottoms. They are stamped BIRKS STERLING and they are just waiting for your next dinner party. They are is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to the U.S...

Pair of Knight's helmet sterling silver pepper casters by George Unite and Sons, Birmingham, 1881. These scarce pepper pots or shakers were created by the specialist silversmith firm of George Unite in 1881-1882. They are not weighted and are crafted in the form of a medieval knight's armored helmet with pierced and movable visor. Each pot is hallmarked on both the underside and on the outside of the base with a complete set of matching marks. Condition is very good, apart from a minor seam ...

This Heavy Continental Silver Repousse Wine Ewer or Claret Jug Bears a German Mark, Probably from the Mid-19th Century (1850-1870). The Ewer is Heavily Decorated with Repousse Vines, Grapes and Leaves, and Sits on a 5 inch Square Platform Base, also with the Grape and Leaf Decoration. It has an Applied Twig Handle that Joins with the Ewer with a Cluster of Grapes. Dimensions;:approximately 3.5 pints, 13.75 inches to the top of the handle, 9 inches from handle to spout, and a weight of 34.5 troy...

An extraordinary pair of early 19th century Sheffield plate covered entree servers, with beautiful shell designs on all corners. They each measure 12 1/2" x 9 1/4" x 6 1/2" high and are unsigned. The final is removable, so that the lid can also be used as a server, and the interior of the lid has additional rope design edging. All four corners of lids and bases are richly adorned with shells, flowers, and foliate elements, very unique and beautiful. Very substantial weight, the each weigh ju...

An amber daisy and button pickle cruet with stand and tongs from the 1880 1900 era. The pressed glass liner is 5" tall and the 11-1/4" tall stand has decorated feet and a floral arched handle and the matching tongs have claw feet. The lid of the cruet has a perching bird, and the stand is marked SILVERPLATED MADE IN CANADA on the underside rim. This item is in superb near mint condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs whatsoever - the plating is compl...

Persian, Zandieh Dagger and scabbard. The Zand dynasty (formally known as the Zandieh dynasty) ruled southern and central Iran (1750–1794) in the 18th century. The hilt and scabbard decorated with animal and floral pattern, each side of hilt and scabbard bears car-touche of Zandieh prince and princess, lavishly decorated with gold inlaid. Size: Overall length is 16 inches. Condition Report: Good condition with wear to the gold inlaid.

A hand wrought sterling silver cake knife by the American California Arts and Crafts silversmith Porter Blanchard. Size: 11.25 inches.

A massive Japanese 19thC bronze jardiniere or plant holder with raised or bas-relief detail. This handsome antique signed Japanese bronze work stands 13-1/2" tall and it measures 11-1/2" across the opening. This is a large example of a classic bowl design, and it has a nice patination (appears somewhat lightened in our photographs to show detail). It features perching and flying birds and floral branches, a decorated collar with bat designs (a sign of luck and prosperity) and incised decoration....

A Large English Victorian Brass Inkstand or Standish with Two Ink Pots or Inkwells (glass inkwells and brass tops) and a Pen Holder. The Design Suggests a Classical Motif. Dimensions; 13" wide x 9" deep x 4" high; c. 1890. Excellent condition.

An Indonesian Yogya .800 silver tea strainer. This 5-3/4" long pierced tea server features a prettily engraved figure from the traditional Indonesian Wayang Kulit (shadow) theatre. It weighs 27.9 grams and it has a twisted stem and a tab for holding it onto the glass or cup. It is stamped 800 with a maker's mark (we were unable to identify the maker) - it appears to be an H with a B in centre. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repai...

A Sterling Silver Ice Cream Server/Scoop win an Embossed Floral Design. Length 10 inches and weight 5 Troy ounces. It is Marked Sterling on the Back of the Handle, but there is no Makers Mark. From the late 19th century and in excellent condition.

A Three Piece George V Silver Tea Set with a heavily chased design. The teapot is 5.5" high x 9.5" wide and weighs 11.1 Troy ounces; the sugar is 3.5" high x 5.5" wide and weighs 5.5 Troy ounces; the creamer is 3.25" wide x 4.75" wide and weighs 2.8 Troy ounces. Both the sugar and creamer have a gold washed interior. The hallmark is embedded in the design and is difficult to see, but it is marked Y & W (possibly Yapp and Woodward)and assayed in London in 1934.

Pair coin silver serving spoons. Each with Fiddle and Shell pattern and faintly monogrammed "NP". Both marked "C" within six point star mark. Presumably American Federal period. Each overall length: 9 7/8", bowl length: 2 7/8". One weighs 1.6 oz (46 grams) and the other weighs 1.5 oz (42 grams) for a total of just over 3oz.

A Victorian figural horse hoof commemorative inkwell. Dated 1899. A cast, silver plate mount on a genuine horse's hoof, with a commemorative dedication to 'Diadem' in 1899. Size: 5.75 inches length x 4.75 inches x 3.5 inches hr. Some wear to plating. Missing the glass inkwell liner.

Sterling silver with gold wash interiors, this set of creamer and sugar is by Tiffany and Company, and the marks date the pieces to 1892-1902, under the management of Charles Tiffany. Other marks designate the pattern number and inventory data. The sugar bowl measures 4 1/2" to widest points on handles, and it is 3" high to top of handle. The sugar bowl is stamped 2 gills and the creamer 1 gill. Simple design with scrolled handles, nice weight (8 troy ounces). The interiors retain some of...

Rebajes Elephant made of cut and hammered copper. Probably intended to be used as an ashtray this piece appears to be unused. Rebajes animals are not easily found, and make excellent additions to a Rebajes collection. Signed. Length is 9 inches, Width is 5 1/2 inches; overall condition is very good, this is "as found". 1940/1950's

An Unger Bros. 4 piece sterling silver brush, mirror and box dresser set from the 1890s. This fancy repousse sets consists of the 9-3/8 x 5" hand mirror with beveled glass, the 9 x 2-3/4" natural bristle hair brush, the 2" across round lidded pomade, salve or rouge pot or box with a gilded interior and an associated (not Unger) 3-5/8 x 1-1/8" natural bristle clothes or dress brush. Three pieces feature the Unger Brothers mark and STERLING 925 FINE and the small brush is marked STERLING 925/100...

Coin silver table spoon by Frederick Marquand in the fiddle and thread pattern. Circa 1820s. Frederick Marquand worked in Savannah, Georgia and in New York City. From 1820-1826 he worked in Savannah and then relocated to NYC . It is likely that this spoon was manufactured during his time in Savannah. Size: 8 3/4 inches length. 2.85 troy ounces. Engraved on handle with script initial 'F.' Excellent condition with no dings or wear to the bowl. Hallmarks are crisp and legible.

Forged of steel with rounded rim, the surface lavishly inlaid in gold scroll-work intertwined with silver flowering vines. With hinged buckles. First half of the 19th century. Light wear, two buckles lacking. Overall height 26.7 cm. Condition II

A Joan of Arc International sterling silver handle 3 pc large carving set. It consists of the 13-3/8" carving knife, the 11-1/8" carving fork and the 13-1/8" sharpening steel. The tines and blade are stainless steel, the handles are sterling silver and the guards/bolsters are silver, rather than stainless steel (the pattern was introduced in 1940). This 3 piece is in superb condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs and it shows only slight signs of gentle use. All items are ...

A Northumbria Normandy Rose sterling silver 3 pc. carving set. This attractive meat serving set consists of the 11-1/4" carving knive with a stainless blade, the 10-1/8" carving fork with stainless tines and a swing-out knife guard and the 11-3/4" sharpening steel. This fine tableware or dinnerware flatware set is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, monograms, losses, damage or repairs and it has only slight signs of use. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded ...

A Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Gravy or Sauce Ladle; "Old English Antique" pattern, with Florals and With Applied Bird and Flower. c. 1880; 6.25". Excellent condition.

Pair of perfume bottles of clear crystal glass with heavy sterling overlay in an Art Nouveau pattern of Iris, Leaves and scrolls, with hand-worked detailing. Both the neck and rim of the bottles are encased in silver. Sterling overlay stoppers are matched to it's bottle, stoppers are marked with identical number as it appears on the base of the bottle. Bottles are not monogrammed. Condition of bottles is excellent with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Bottles are hallmarked for Alvin, and marked ST...

Pair of American coin silver open salts by Robert and William Wilson, working in Philadelphia, PA. Circa 1825. Each salt is decorated with a gadrooned rim and is supported by three hoof feet. Hammered interiors; each engraved with original owner's initials 'JCS' and stamped on the underside with the maker's mark R&W WILSON in a rectangle. R&W Wilson silversmiths specialized in the manufacture of quality silver items that continued the designs of earlier forms, such as these salts which are i...

Two European silver pill/snuff boxes to include 1) Repousse with outdoor genre scene on hinged lid and interior, foliate scroll sides. Marked with importers mark for John George Smith, London, 1900. 7/8'' h. x 2 1/4'' x 1 3/4''. 2) German 800 silver marked with repousse fruit & foliate designs on hinged lid and body, 1 1/4'' x 2 3/8'' x 1 3/4''. Approx. 3.7 troy oz. No condition issues noted.

A Sterling Silver Serving Set, Consisting of a Meat Fork and Serving Spoon, both with some Open Work Piercing. Weight 5.9 Troy ounces; ;length, Fork, 9.75", Spoon, 9.5". They are marked Sterling on the back of the handle, but there is no maker's mark. There is some wear to the floral pattern on the spoon, but overall in excellent condition. From the late 19th century.

A Victorian Sterling Silver Olive Fork with and Ejector or Plunger (the makers mark is indistinguishable. Length is 8" and condition is excellent.

A scarce Adam Oneida silver plated bread knife. This 11-1/2" flatware serving piece features a smooth stainless steel blade on one side and a serrated or toothed blade on the other. This pattern was introduced in 1917 and this piece is in very good condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, monograms, damage or repairs other than a fine patina from use. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight ...

Rare 1930s matched pair of William Spratling tin candleholders in a towering design embellished with bands of stamped stars and full moons, a scalloped rim and hand-cut tin twist-ribbon collars. Known primarily for their silver jewelry, cutlery and holloware, most of the renowned Taxco workshops engaged in the production of tinware, wood furniture and textiles as well, especially during the first decades of their existence. Collectors are on the look out for examples from those categories becaus...

A Pair of Georgian brass Candlesticks. A Compressed Urn Form Standard on Oval Ribbed Base; c. 1820. Ejectors missing, but in very good shape; 6" in height.

This is a An ART NOUVEAU STERLING NAPKIN RING from a Virginia, U.S.A. Estate. This NAPKIN RING has Beautiful FLOWERS on the side and measures 1 5/8" in diameter and is 1 1/4" across. Marked on the interior: STERLING. This NAPKIN RING dates ca. 1905 - 1920. Condition is VG++ to Excellent...jpgs give more info

This Brass paper clip is a great desk accessory as well as a collectible antique. It dates to 1880.

Condition: excellent Height: 3.25 inches Width: 2.5 inches

Georgian Hester Bateman silver soup ladle, London, 1789, in sterling silver. This Old English pattern ladle has a round bowl and is engraved in a feathered script on the handle with the initials 'REA' of the original owner. On the reverse of the handle is struck a full set of English assay marks, together with the 'HB' of Hester Bateman. Size: 14" length. Weight: 6.36 ozt. Condition: excellent with no repairs, only a couple of minor bruises in the bowl, which are consistent with its age and...

A hand wrought Arts and Crafts sterling sandwich dish by Karl Leinonen and Son, Boston. Circa 1960. Size: 10.5 in. x 8 in. Executed in the manner of Georg Jensen with opposing floral scroll handles and supported on a short foot rim. Presentation inscription to underside. See photo details. Excellent condition.

A Victorian sterling silver cylindrical vanity dresser jar with cover, decorated with all over floral repousse work. Circa 1888-1896. Manufactured by Davis and Galt, Philadelphia, PA and retailed by Bailey, Banks and Biddle. Size: 2.75 in. ht. x 2.5 in. diameter. No Monogram. Nice condition, no dents.

A Pair of English Silver Candlesticks, in the Classical Corinthian Column Style. Hallmarked Sheffield, 1916, with the makers mark HE (probably Hawkesworth Eyre Ltd.). They are 9" tall and in excellent condition. Note that although they are not a set, these candlesticks can be matched with Item number 378920 (our stock number 308)

A Pair of Russian silver candlesticks; makers name (Karla & JC)? dated 1893. They are 13" high and decorated with grape vines, the stem is based on a circular base with foliate supports, each fully marked. 19 T. oz.

A vintage c1930s ornate pair of sterling silver open salt dishes in the form of winged swans with cobalt glass salt dishes. The swans have fine detail and embossing along with openwork; the wings are riveted with silver plate on brass pins. These fine table decorations measure 3" long and 3" tall. The swans test as silver (they are unmarked) and the wings pivot a bit, and this fine set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All i...