Being offered is an exquisite circa 1955 sterling silver bowl by Conquistador, of Taxco, Mexico. Modernist footed bowl with a stylized lid featuring a three dimensional flower motif. Dimensions: 5 inches diameter by 2 1/2 inches tall. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Superb design and construction.

Three of seven modernist one of a kind sculptures by James Kuo(1920-1995). James Kuo was a Chinese American abstract painter who came to the US in 1947 and settled in Buffalo, NY. He had many solo and group exhibitions at many galleries and universities and is in the permanent collections of corporations, galleries and museums. All the pieces are unsigned and are constructions on wood plaques from the 1950's...

American Colonial sterling silver bowl. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton in 1950. Curved and tapering sides, flared rim, and stepped foot. Traditional form with plenty of room for engraving. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date symbol, and no. X1455 as well as phrase “Paul Revere / Reproduction”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 x D 10 in. Weight: 30.3 troy ounces. #BZ363

Cambodian Silver on Copper Elephant Box, 1960's, 9" wide, 5 1/2" high, 3" deep, in two(2) piece fit together, the condition is good.

Midcentury Modern sterling silver toothpick holder. Made by Alphonse La Paglia (d. 1953) in New Jersey. Drum-form with double-banded mouth rim. Spread base applied with cast band comprising alternating leafing scrolls and flowerheads. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 160. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 x D 2 in. Weight: 3.8 troy ounces. #BY921

Set of 3 Midcentury Modern shot glasses. Made by Schofield Co. in Baltimore. Each: Straight and tapering sides. Engraved presentation from the Tred Avon Yacht Club in Oxford Maryland. All awarded in 1950s for a comet class boat, which was a snug 2-crew vessel developed in Maryland in the 1930s. One has the boat name, the Eisenhower-era cozy domestic-sounding “We Two”. At top engraved crisscrossing burgees of which one for the club. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 540...

Large and unusual two native profile brass and mosaic tile tray by SALVADOR TERAN, Mexico, c.1950's. Measures 22 1/2" long(from handle) by 8" wide and very heavy. Functions as art piece or food tray and made to be hung on the wall with original hook on back. Signed "SALVADOR HANDWROUGHT MEXICO 419" and is in excellent condition........$25 for insured US shipping.

A small Mid Century unpolished sterling box with wooden insert. Marked 950 Sterling, it measures 3-1/2"(w) x 1-1/4"(h). There is a nick on the top and it doesn't close tightly, otherwise in fine condition.

Japanese Modern silver flask, ca 1950. Curved and faceted sides with flat bottom. On front bright-cut leafing-scroll lozenge (center vacant) between side borders. Back hand hammered. Tall and straight exterior cover and cork-lined interior cover; both threaded. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 3/8 x W 4 x D 1 3/8 in. Weight: 5.7 troy ounces. #BZ410

Elegant sterling silver double picture frame. The frames are backed with dark green silk velvet. Perfect for engraving. Marked "Sterling".

Origin: America, circa 1950s. Condition: excellent, no monogram. Size: each frame is 3-3/8" x 4-3/8".

This is a Signed Mexican STERLING SILVER SMALL PITCHER. Size is 6 1/4" tall X 3 3/4" in Diameter X 4 3/4" at the Outermost measurements incl Handle. Marked 925 Luella ? on the Bottom... Mexican SILVER Experts take a closer look

An India punchwork sterling silver salver wall plaque circa 1900. This ornate, vintage India Raj period 6-1/8" across footed salver is in high grade silver. This fine example is likely Kashmiri in origin. It features an unmonogrammed cartouche and highly detailed engraving and punchwork floreate decoration. It has three demi-lune ball feet and an attached loop for hanging on a wall. This lovely serving or display piece weighs 133 grams and it is stamped simply SILVER...

Silver Fibula Brooch In Romano - Celtic Style By Franz Eligius Blachian BAS

A set of 6 Dutch silver engraved coffee spoons. This decorative set of six 4-1/4" twist handle spoons has a full set of hallmarks with the lion passant II mark (post 1953, .835 silver content) and a VD M maker's mark. They have a possible year stamp for 1953, and they weigh a total of 53.8 grams. This set is in excellent condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Large sterling silver berry spoon in Kirk's wonderful "Repousse" pattern. Certainly the most famous of all silver patterns to emerge from Baltimore, "Repousse" is filled with flowers such as roses, daisies and forget-me-nots. The bowl of the spoon is decorated with mixed fruit including strawberries, apples, grapes and raspberries. The back is marked "S. Kirk & Son Sterling", the mark used between 1927 and 1961.

Origin: Baltimore, Maryland, 1927-61. Condition: mint, no monogram...

Old-fashioned sterling silver and glass double jam jar, ca 1950. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1950. Two jars, each with straight and tapering sides and raised diaper and fern pattern. Sterling silver collars joined by mount with open and tapering swing handle. Shaped tubular cartouche (vacant) applied to handle top. Domed covers opened by lowering handle. Silver marked “Tiffany & Co. in New York”...

Being offered are a rare circa 1957 pair of sterling silver candlesticks by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Pair of handcrafted candlesticks in a tapered swirl design rising from a silver dish. These were only made for about two years, beginning in 1957. Dimensions: 2 3/4 inches tall by 3 1/2 inches diameter at bottom. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.

Sterling tablespoon by Hans Hansen, Denmark, c.1950's. It is signed "HANS HANSEN(in script) STERLING DENMARK" and is in excellent condition. Spoon measures 5 9/16" long and has simple Scandinavian design features.....$10 USA for insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.

A bronze ashtray with pestle, by Baller, Austria, 1950's. The ashtray boat shaped, the pestle irregularly four-sided and curved. Impressed mark Baller Austria. Width "3½/ 9 cm. Condition: fine.

These salad servers comprise a fork and spoon with rosewood handles and hand-wrought sterling silver tines and bowl. Each is decorated with three simple applied beads at the collar that wraps around the handles...

This lot includes eight marked Gorham sterling 4780 nut dishes . Two are mongrammed on the bottom( one of those has very faint etched numbers). 4" x 2-1/2" Total weight 6.8 ozs.

Traditional sterling silver Colonial Revival Revere bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved sides with flared rim and stepped feet. Fine form with plenty of room for engraving. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and postwar pattern no. 23618. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/4 x D 8 1/2 in. Weight: 17.4 troy ounces. #BY828

Very well crafted silver box heavily decorated with exotic flower motif, Oogstfeest 1954 marking and logo on the base. 3"L x 3"W x .7/8"H. Good condition.

Silver mounted agate sculpture in the form of a Kiwi or a similar bird. The silver is well worked and complements the rich brown shadings of the agate. The silver mountings are marked "P. Rata 833".

• Origin: Portugal, 1950
• Condition: excellent, some natural pitting in the stone
• Dimensions: 2-1/4" tall

Letter opener hand made of sterling, brass, and copper by Los Castillo, Mexico, c.1940. Well executed married metals design on front and back comprise the top of the piece. It is signed "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO STERLING MEXICO #58" and was made before the bellmark system was instituted by the Mexican gov't. in 1947. Made of heavy gauge silver, it measures 6 1/2" long and is in good condition except for the tip which has wear from use. Nice early Los Castillo desk piece.....$8 for insured USA shipping...

Description: This is a lovely nickle silver compact case, square in shape with mirror and pad compartment. The pad compartment is lidded and opens and closes with rotation of the lid. Size: This compact case is quite heavy, 68 grams, and Measures 2 1/8"L x 2 1/8"W. Condition: This case is in very good condition from mid 20th century, keep in mind that all our items are secondhand and therefore there are always slight signs of gentle use. Shipping is FREE within the U.S, items paid wit...

Bronze Musical Instrument Bookends featuring a Trumpet, Violin and French Horn. Overall condition is good with light wear and darkening from age. Each bookend measures w 6" d 3" h 6"

A sterling napkin ring fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1953. This 1-7/8" x 1-1/4" napkin ring is 3/4" wide, in the shape of an oval race track, and it has an E monogram. It has a B&CO. maker's mark for W.I. Broadway & Co., it weighs 10.7 grams, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no 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 s...

Traditional Georgian-style sterling silver candlesticks, ca 1950. Each: Spool socket with detachable bobeche on knopped and flanged shaft; foot square. Gadrooned rims. Fully marked including stamp for Prill Silver Co., Inc. a New York maker active from 1930s-1970s. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 1/2 x W 4 1/4 x D 4 1/4 in. Total weight: 34 troy ounces. #BX824

A lovely set of mid-century enameled sterling silver coffee spoons by Henry Clifford Davis. Davis focused mostly on smaller objects, often enhanced with enamel. The spoons have unusual melon-ribbed bowls and elegant translucent guilloche enamel handles with an engraved Greek key-type design. Each is fully stamped with Davis' hallmarks and the date letter for 1950. The set is presented in its original fitted box, the lid marked by Finnigans of Bond Street, one of the first luxury goods stores in ...

Art Deco sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved and tapering sides; short and splayed foot. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 20024, and director’s letter M (1947-56). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x D 6 in. Weight: 11 troy ounces. #BX497

Jean Puiforcat French sterling silver Vermeil engraved cup with monogram . Size 2.5" w 2.0 . Weight 53g

An attractive 4-1/4" across and 1-3/8" high sterling silver pierced nut or candy bowl, made by Birks, Canada's finest finery retailer. This bowl weighs 58.8 grams (2.05 ounces) and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. is $8 (other spots may ...

Modern Georgian sterling silver tray. Made by Hamilton Silver Co. Inc. in New York, ca 1950. Round well and sharp ogee piecrust rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 92. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3/8 x D 12 3/8 in. Weight: 20 troy ounces. #BZ415

A fine sterling silver 2" tall baby mug with a gilt interior from the 1950s. This mug is stamped STERLING WEB 520, it weighs 35.0 grams and it has never been monogrammed or inscribed. This great baby gift is 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 items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to the U.S. starts ...

Being offered is a rare and early circa 1955 sterling silver and wood salad serving set made by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico; handcrafted salad set made of carved wood with incised lines and silver striated bands on the handles. Dimensions: 12 1/2 inches long. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.

Midcentury Modern sterling silver porringer. Made by Richard Dimes in Boston. Curved sides and cast open and scrolled handle with kitty sitting pretty, with stiffened forelegs and gaping, gleeful mouth. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 137. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x W 6 1/2 x D 4 1/4 in. Weight: 4 troy ounces. #BZ377

Sterling silver master butter knife in Westmoreland's 1940 "Milburn Rose" pattern. The reverse is fully hallmarked.

Origin: America, circa 1940's. Condition: the blade has a slight bend, but otherwise very good. Size: 7" long.

A set of four Birks sterling silver nut or mint dishes 1940s-50s. These 4 x 2-3/8" dishes weigh 81.4 grams, and they are in excellent original condition with no corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a tiny dent in the upper lip of one dish, some very slight bends to the upper edge at one end on two dishes and some very shallow penpoint dents in the bottom of one dish (all are very minor and barely noticeable). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issue...

A small bronze figure of a penguin by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller, Vienna, c 1950, unsigned. This model, with neck feathers, does not seem to be among the later reproduced miniatures. Nice patina. Height "2/ 5,5 cm. Condition: fine.

A wonderful Mid Century Modern box by Salvador Teran in brass embellished with tiles in shades of blue, red, green, orange, black and white. Depicts a servant with a steaming bowl of food. Signed on the bottom, Hand Wrought, Salvador, Hecho en Mexico, 430. Box measures 5 5/8" long, 4" wide and 1 3/4" tall. Has some minor tarnish and one very small area of uneven finish. Tight hinge. High style.

Pair of Old Country sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Elgin Silversmith Co., Inc. in New York, ca 1950. Each: Bellied socket on baluster shaft; domed foot with three embossed scroll supports. Naif-style pointille ornament. Marked “ESCO / Sterling”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 13 1/8 x D 5 7/8 in. Total weight: 18 troy ounces. #BY595

Circa 1950-60, very heavy sterling silver hinged or jointed fish bottle opener with abalone (mother of pearl) and black onyx eyes. Made in Mexico, it is fully hallmarked including 925 on the back side of the tail. Excellent condition, it measures 7.25" long and weights 5.48 oz.

An Austrian bronze bottle stopper by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller, Vienna, c 1950. Modeled as a happy and sleepy drunkard, bottle in hand, leaning onto a sagging lamp post. Cork stopper still in place, stamped inscription: Henkes Delfshaven Holland. Henkes was a Dutch gin/genever producer. Height including cork "3¾/ 9,5 cm. Condition: fine.

Being offered is an exceptional and rare circa 1950 sterling silver pitcher by Hector Aguilar, of Taxco, Mexico. Entirely handwrought bulbous form pitcher with a cylindrical incised decorated neck; with superb geometric handle. No monogram. Great weight, a hefty 32 ozs. Marked as illustrated in photo.

Designed by Spratling c. 1950's, this martini pitcher & stirrer were hand wrought in Taxco, Mexico. The pitcher stands 5 1/2" tall & weighs 400 grams. The stirrer/spoon is 10" long. Both are in excellent condition. Both the spoon and pitcher are signed on the reverse. The pitcher is pictured on p. 258 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. Also pictured on Phyllis Goddards' spratlingsilver.com.

Delightful sterling silver ostrich sculpture from Taxco, Mexico. Designed and produced in the early 1950's, it is fully hallmarked. The intricately detailed head, neck, feathers, legs and feet are attached to the body which is a hard stone egg. In excellent condition, this rare find stands tall measuring 5" high by 5.75" head to tail.

Midcentury Modern sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Alphonse La Paglia (d. 1953) in New Jersey. Deep and tapering with flared rim. Raised foot with short support in the bead and ring arrangement that proved influential with other American silversmiths. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 116. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x D 10 1/8 in. Heavy weight: 33.3 troy ounces. #BZ270

Nice heavy weight sterling silver tankard with a Commemorative issue coin of the 90th Birthday of Bavarian Prince Regent Luitpold The lettering on the coins says:
LVITPOLD PRINZ- REGENT V. BAYERN
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1821*12 MÆRZ*1911
This mug was gifted and engraved on the bottom in 1969. In excellent condition, it measures 6 1/4" from bottom to top of handle, 5 1/2" from bottom to top of tankard, and 4 3/4" in diameter.

A fine hand wrought paperweight from the workshops of Dirk Van Erp in San Francisco, California circa 1950's. Measures about 4 1/8" by 3 1/8" by 1 3/4". Lightly hammered brass with exotic wood handle, fine stylish design.

Traditional Georgian-style sterling silver candlesticks, ca 1950. Each: Spool socket with detachable bobeche on knopped and flanged shaft; foot square. Gadrooned rims. Fully marked including stamp for Prill Silver Co., Inc. a New York maker active from 1930s-1970s. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 1/2 x W 4 1/4 x D 4 1/4 in. Total weight: 35 troy ounces. #BX825

Silver plated Repousse Jewelry Box on three(3) curved feet with hinged dome top, Continental origin, 4 3/8" high, 6 1/2" wide-widest part top rim with hinged top, spray of floral branches around the entire box, red velvet lined inside the box. Silver plate is worn some areas.

Beautifully engraved crystal candle shades with elegant sterling silver mountings made to screw into weighted sterling silver candlesticks. The shades are engraved with flowers surrounded by foliate wreaths. Marked "Sterling."

Origin: America, circa 1950s. Condition: mint. Size: 10" high, 4-1/2" diameter at top.

PLEASE NOTE: These shades will not fit all candlesticks due to slight variations in the diameter of the threaded openings in the candlesticks. Please measure your candlesticks...

Set of 7 Francis I sterling silver nut dishes. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. 1951-52. Quatrefoil well, lobed sides, and scrolled rim. Embossed fruits and leaves. Nice pieces in the classic pattern. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern name, and no. X569. Three have 1951 date symbol and 4 have 1952 date symbol. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7/8 x D 3 3/8 in. Total weight: 11 troy ounces. #BZ119

Set of 13 American Modern sterling silver place card holders, ca 1950. This set comprises 12 place card holders and 1 menu holder. Each: Cast figure of recumbent whippet with gracile limbs and imperious pointy head mounted to oval base with applied gadrooned rim. The place card holders have a ring clip and the menu holder has a heart clip. Mondaine novelties guaranteed to raise the tone of one’s dinner parties. Marked “UV [in circle] Sterling”. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: Place card...

Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1950 married metals pitcher by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Handcrafted bulbous form featuring geometric motfis, with a curved handwrought handle. Please see your copy of “William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance”, the 2002 exhibition at the San Antonio Museum of Art, curated by brilliant and renowned Penny Morrill. Turn to page 185 and see this pitcher, this eBay offering is Fig. 292, an example of line patterns pitchers, an “e...

A heavy quality and vintage double well silverplated covered entree serving dish. This dish features a removable handle and it has gadroon edges. The interior has two divided wells and it is stamped 6542 SHEFFIELD REPRODUCTION with an unidentified Sphinx maker's mark. This item is 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 items are vintage or antique and may h...

This is a stunning cast brass Virginia Metalcrafter Louis XVI inkwell and stand. It is 9 1/2" long by 3" tall x 6" wide. We do have the correct inkwell and cap ( also marked Virginia Metalcrafters).

Virginia Metalcrafters 1890-2006 Waynesboro, Virgina. The started out as the Loth Stove Company and later acquired the Harvin Company of Baltimore in 1953. Authentic sand cast reproduction from special bases and alloys along with fine craftmanship and faithful attention to detail were reflect...

A bronze peacock figure with fine incised detail to the feathers with rich enamel colors providing visual allure. Beautiful casting.

Age: Mid Century

Dimensions: 22" Long by 20" High by 8" Wide

Pair of Francis I sterling silver low 3-light candelabra. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. in 1950. Each: Central socket on bell-form base to which are mounted 2 split-mounted and leaf-wrapped arms, each terminating in single socket. Shaft baluster on domed foot. Applied, chased, and engraved ornament with flowers and leaves. Scrolled rims and bobeches. Converts to candlestick. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date symbol, pattern name, and no. X571. Very good condition.

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