Pair of vintage sterling silver and rosewood "supper" candlesticks designed and signed circa 1950's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Spratling referred to this design as "supper" candlesticks in his 1958-59 catalog. Each stick stands 3" high. A rosewood circle midway down on the stem is inset with 6 silver buttons. The silver bases are each 3" across. The pair weigh 117 grams, 6.07oz.
Both silver and rosewood in beautiful condition...
Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Padgett & Braham Ltd in London in 1963. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top and tapering tab. Interior cedar-lined and partitioned. Open leather-lined bottom. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x W 9 1/2 x D 5 3/4 in. Heavy gross weight: 39 troy ounces. #BV987
Set of 8 Puritan sterling silver goblets. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Spare and elegant form with subtle bell-form bowl on cylindrical stem flowing into raised foot. Works best when filled and refilled. Don’t be fooled by the pattern name. A successful dinner party guaranteed. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 272. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 6 1/2 x D 3 3/8 in. Total weight: 47 troy ounces. #BY838
Midcentury Modern sterling silver tray. Made by S. Kirk & Son in Baltimore. Round with tapering shoulder and flat rectilinear rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (1932-61) and no. 4111. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 3/8 x D 11 in. Heavy weight: 21 troy ounces. #BY290
A fine pair of 3-5/8" sterling silver Birks matching salt and pepper shakers. These great additions to your holiday table are stamped BIRKS STERLING and they are in excellent condition with no monograms, 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 insured air shipping to the U.S...
Beaded sterling silver dinner and lunch set. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen...
Chippendale sterling silver tray. Made by Frank W. Whiting in Gardner, Mass. Round with flat and scrolled Georgian piecrust rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern name, and no. 1864. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 1/4 x W 14 1/8 x D 13 5/8 in. Weight: 21.5 troy ounces. #BV659
Being offered is a circa 1960 modernistic .930 silver (better than sterling) pair of candlesticks by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Handcrafted, heavy gauge silver candlesticks in a spiraled design. Dimensions 6 3/4" high x 8 1/2" x 7”. Marked. In excellent condition. Great weight!
Being offered is a circa 1960 sterling silver set of 5 liquor cups with a matching tray by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. A very Scarce set comprising 5 cylindrical cups with bamboo design; includes the hammered matching tray with bamboo design around the border. Dimensions: tray is 12 inches long x 8 inches wide x 3/4" tall. Cups are 3 1/4 inches tall by 1 3/4 inches diameter. Marked. In excellent condition.
A delightful mid-century modern jigger by Reed & Barton. The figurine of the town drunk has a 1920’s feel, but the interior green enamel identifies the jigger as part of Reed & Barton’s “Color-Clad” line designed by John Prip and introduced in 1961. The bottom is marked “Reed & Barton 2oz” and has the pattern number “260.”
- Origin: America, ca. 1961
- Condition: excellent, no plating wear or enamel damage
- Dimensions: 2-7/16” tall
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.
Modern sterling silver tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Deep well, wide shoulder, and flat rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 20188, and director's letter L (1956-ca 1965). Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 7/8 x D 13 in. Heavy weight: 28.5 troy ounces. #BY657
Being offered is a circa 1965 set of 6 sterling silver dinner knives by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought knives decorated with a pierced design similar to the 'Pynchon' pattern by Lunt; stainless steel blades. Dimensions: 9 inches long. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Extremely heavy, 2.5 ounces each.
Being offered is a rare circa 1963 sterling silver dinner bell by renowned silversmith Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico.
Scarce handcrafted bell featuring three cone shaped bells with applied decorative bands; supported by pierced stem handle with a tiger eye carved turtle finial.
Dimensions: 3 3/4 inches tall x 2 inches diameter. Marked. In excellent condition. The sound is that of a sleigh with bells on s snowy night,
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1965 handmade sterling silver flower sculpture—an objet d’art—by Janna Thomas of Taxco, Mexico. Handcrafted sculpture in the three dimensional form of a group of flowers with intricate hand engraved detail on the leaves, petals and stems. Thomas designed for Tiffany & Company before moving to Mexico and opening up her own shop. Dimensions: 5 inches tall x 3 1/2 inches wide x 1 1/2 inches deep. Weight 7 ounces. Marked as illustrated in photo...
Being offered is a fine circa 1960 sterling silver bowl by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico; handwrought silver bowl with three looped handles & pairs of vertical incised lines. Dimensions: 7 inches diameter (excluding handles) by 2 1/2 inches tall. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Excellent gauge of silver, great weight, true Spratling quality.
Traditional sterling silver Revere bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved and tapering sides, flared rim, and stepped foot. For serving or presentation. Lots of room for engraving. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and postwar pattern no. 23617. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 3 7/8 x D 7 3/4 in. Weight: 17.2 troy ounces. #BX520
Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Mappin & Webb in Birmingham in 1965. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with flat top and scalloped tab. Interior cedar-lined and partitioned. Underside leather-lined. Fully marked. Very good condition.
Overall dimensions: H 1 3/8 x W 6 x D 3 3/4 in. Gross weight: 13.3 troy ounces. #BZ514
Midcentury Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved sides and splayed foot ring. Cover top gently curved and mounted with cast strawberry and leaf finial. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, postwar pattern no. 23923, and director’s letter L (1956-ca 1965). Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x D 4 7/8 in. Weight: 14.5 troy ounces. #BZ359
Large English sterling silver picture frame with figures. The frame is hallmarked and measures 13" high x 9.5" wide. Opening will hold a 9" wide x 6"photo. In excellent condition.
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
A vintage sterling silver vermouth dispenser in the form of a syringe by Gorham. These were called “Martini Spikes” when sold by Gorham in the 1960s. The functioning plunger allows vermouth to be drawn up into the syringe and then dispensed in precisely-calibrated medical dosages into your favorite cocktail. The syringe originally cost $10...
Midcentury Modern sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Alfredo Sciarrotta in Newport. Curved oval on open s-scroll support. Bead and ring ornament mounted to ends. Visible hand hammering. Marked “Sciarrotta / Hand Made / Sterling / 117”. Very good condition.
Overall dimensions: H 5 3/4 x W 14 1/4 x D 7 1/4 in. Weight: 30 troy ounces. #BY691
Elizabeth II sterling silver tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in Birmingham in 1963. Traditional Georgian cartouche with molded curvilinear rim. Fully marked including phrase “Made in England”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 3/8 x W 10 1/8 x D 10 1/8 in. Weight: 22 troy ounces. #BY062
A set of 3 Lars Knudsen Danish Modern brass candlesticks. These stylish vintage 1960s Danish Modern brass candlesticks are simple and classy and their heights are 5-1/8", 6-1/4" and 7-1/2". They each have the Lars Knudsen Made in Denmark stickers, and this set of three is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. We have left them unpolished and they have a nice old patina...
Pair of Chantilly Duchess sterling silver 3-light candelabra. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Central socket mounted with 2-scroll arms, each terminating in single socket. Knopped and baluster shaft on raised foot. Low-relief scroll and flower ornament. Converts to candlestick. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 749. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 8 3/8 x W 11 1/2 x D 4 3/8 in. Weighted. #BV427
Set of 3 Midcentury Modern sterling silver tumblers. Made by Stieff in Baltimore. Each: Straight and tapering sides. Spare form and easy-grip proportions. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 0707/2. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x D 2 7/8 in. Total weight: 11.7 troy ounces. #BZ243
Pair of Irish Georgian cast sterling silver candlesticks. Traditional form of fluted baluster shaft on stepped serpentine foot; socket bellied with detachable cruciform bobeche. Ornament includes scallop shells and a range of human heads from long-tressed women to bearded men. Maker’s marks include stamp attributed to Royal Irish Silver Ltd, Dublin assay stamp, and 1969 date letter. English import marks include Sheffield Assay Office and Sheffield assay stamps, and 1968 date letter...
Being offered is a large handwrought silverplate circa 1968 pitcher made by Los Castillo, of Taxco, Mexico. This handmade modernist pitcher featuring mother of pearl applied inset on stylized body and large curved handle. Dimensions are 9 1/4 inches tall by 8 1/2 inches across the handle. No monogram. Marked. In excellent condition. Incredible pitcher!
A classic sterling silver jigger by Kirk & Son. The simple shape is accented with a gently flared lip and beautiful gilding. The bottom is stamped with the Kirk hallmark used from 1932.
- Origin: America, ca 1960
- Condition: excellent, no dings, gilding complete intact
- Dimensions: 1-15/16” tall
- Weight: 32.9 grams
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...
A set of eight sterling silver gilt demitasse spoons by David Andersen with white enamel guilloche. Measure 3 7/8" long. Marked on the backs David-Andersen Norway Sterling. Enamel is in very nice condition. A little wear to the finish of the gilding. Have some very small spots of tarnish. Classic David Andersen.
A model of the tall ship "AMERIGO VESPUCCI" made of sterling silver mounted on a hardwood plinth with a brass plaque engraved with the ship's name.
This magnificent model is entirely handcrafted of sterling silver. It consists of many elements, each made with great attention to detail. The model features three tall masts with sails, flags, and rigging, five lifeboats, two motorboats, two anchors, and other equipment...
Italian Midcentury Modern 800 silver box. Rectangular with straight sides and thumb rest. Cover flat and hinged with tab. Allover engine-turned curvilinear ornament in plain borders on sides and cover top. Box underside plain. Marked “800” and stamp (1944-68) for Florentine maker Bartolini Bartolozzi. Condition: Minor bung to upper left corner. Otherwise very good.
Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x W 7 1/8 x D 3 3/4 in. Weight: 9 troy ounces. #BW633
A pair of English sterling silver 2-3/8" candlesticks hallmarked Birmingham, England 1969. These small yet elegant candle holders are traditional in shape and they have felted bottoms. They have the maker's mark S.J.R (probably S.J. Rose, Birmingham (1887-) and they have never been monogrammed or initialled. They are in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all it...
Midcentury Modern sterling silver water pitcher. Made by International Silver Co. in Connecticut. Baluster with asymmetrical oval mouth; stepped and round foot ring with flat beading. High-looping handle wrapped with abstract leaves; scroll terminal inset with Jensen-inspired seed-spilling pod on wire stem. The influence of the master applied to a traditional form. Marked “International / Sterling / La Paglia Designed / 208”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 8 3/4 x W 8 x D 5 3/4 in. Hea...