A Fine and Rare Danish Sterling Silver Box from the workshop of the noted silversmith Evald Nielsen. Interesting design with a commemorative 1878-1938 Train Transfer. Measures about 5" by 3 3/8" by 1 1/2".
Elizabeth II sterling silver salver. Made by Harrison Fisher & Co. in Sheffield in 1974. Round with molded ogee rim and 3 cast volute scroll supports. Traditional Georgian from the 1970s. Fully marked. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x D 8 1/8 in. Weight: 11.7 troy ounces. #BZ602
Pair of nautilus-shaped silver and ebony handmade ashtrays by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1940. More a work of art than anything, this lush silver design sits on a silver base which then sits on a rectangular ebony base. They each have a curved oval at the top of the silver opening to hold the cigarette. In excellent condition, they each measure 2" high by 2 or 2 1/4" wide(hand made and not exactly the same)...
Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Made by Watrous Mfg. Co. (part of International) in Wallingford, Conn. Rectangular window in clean and unadorned flat surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including Watrous and International stamps and no. 30. Very good condition.
Dimensions: Frame: H 10 1/4 x W 7 1/2 in. Window: H 8 5/8 x W 6 in. #BY262
Description: Very well crafted hand made southeast Indian vessel, the whole body is decorated with pierced foliage design with beautiful rosebuds
in high relief. It bears silver and 925 mark on the base. Has a height of 4 inches and the diameter is 6 inches. Excellent condition.
A delightful second standard (800/1000 pure silver) French tastevin featuring a mermaid. The overall design is in traditional Burgundian style, with “cupules,” and “perles” for viewing the color and clarity of either red or white wines, but this example is set apart because of the seaweed-surrounded mermaid set into the bottom. She has a distinctly “naughty mermaid” appearance typical of 1950s/60s Playboy illustrations. The thumb ring is worked in a rope motif...
Magnificent 5 inch tall sterling silver salt & pepper shakers or casters designed and signed by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pair weigh 242 grams or 8 1/2oz. Each is accented with applied silver bands along with a ball and bead atop the dome shape. Each hallmarked on the underside. This design is one of Spratling's last coming from the mid 1960's. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Cork bottom stoppers in fine working order...
A vintage mid century modernist pair of salad servers in sterling silver and exotic wood by William Spratling. One is an open slotted spoon/fork and the other is a large serving spoon.
They each measure 12 1/4" long and 2 1/4" across the bowls. Marked with the conjoined 'WS', Taxco and 925. These were the marks used between 1933-40, the first design period.
Made of thick lightly hammered sterling with three small balls near where the silver is attached to the wood...
Modern sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular window in wide, flat, and plain surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) display. Post-1967 Italian marks including maker’s code 807 AL. Very good condition.
Dimensions: Frame: H 8 x W 6 in. Window: H 5 1/2 x W 3 1/2 in. #BZ576
Modern Classic sterling silver melon bowl. Made by Tiffany in New York. Shallow and fluted oval. Pierced and cast end handles with stylized leaves and scrolled vines. Rests on 4 balls. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 22974, and director's letter M (1947-56). Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 10 x D 5 3/8 in. Weight: 8.5 troy ounces. #BY978
Set of 4 Midcentury Modern sterling silver nut dishes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Stylized leaf with radiating veins, 5 tips, and stubby stem. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 22475, and director’s letter M (1947-56). Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 1/2 x W 3 1/4 x D 3 in. Total weight: 5 troy ounces. #BW966
Art Deco sterling silver bowl. Made by Currier & Roby in New York, ca 1930. Curved sides and raised and spread foot; mouth rim has wide scallops with applied beads. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (Cartier) stamps and no. 606. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 3 1/8 x D 6 1/8 in. Weight: 8 troy ounces. #BZ177
Description: Very rare and well crafted Persian hand made silver cup, depicting Reza Shah Pahlavi, the founder of Pahlavi dynasty on the front
and on the side are Sassanian king Anoosheh Ravan and ancient symbol of archaemennid dynasty. The central figures are surrounded on the upper and
lower section with the script commemorating the crowning of Reza Shah. The cup is dated 1311 AH which is 1931. The height of the cup is 4 1/4"
with 3.5" in diameter...
Being offered are a pair of circa 1967 sterling silver salt and pepper shakers by renowned silversmith Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Shakers in a triangular design with pierced Star of David spouts and Star of David also applied in a stylistic motif on one shaker, Dimensions: salt and pepper 3 inches high x 1 3/8 inches wide trisngulsrly. Marked. In excellent condition.
Italian rococo style enamel & gilt silver compact, 3 1/8L x 2H inches, no condition concern.
Very well crafted Dutch repousse silver ashtray, this item has 6 1/4 inches in diameter, approx. 19.9 troy oz is the total weight, in good condition, needs cleaning. Provenance: from a New Hampshire estate.
Ugo Bellini, Florence, Italy, early 20th century
Marks: 800, U. BELLINI FLORENCE (partially effaced)
1 x 3-5/8 x 2 inches (2.5 x 9.2 x 5.1 cm)
3.2 ounces (gross) The elongated oval box with hinged lid opening to a gilt interior, lid with enamel scene of a courting couple, chased addorsed lion heads on scrolling foliate ground to reverse. Originally retailed by U. Bellini, Florence, Italy.
This very fine and unique Russian silver cigarette resembles the Classic Russian Silver Age design and has a gilt interior that bears the inscription, "Armsale Hennile 23
Ii 1939 b" engraved on the interior lid. The interior is also stamped with maker's mark. The cover of the case to the front is decorated with raised Russian enameled
Russian Imperial Flag surrounded with floral motif...