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similar to German Cold War-Era Sterling Silver Desktop Globe
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1980
item #1491548
(stock #BZ641)
German Cold War-era parcel gilt sterling silver globe. In c-scroll frame mounted to cast dolphin support in turn mounted to round foot. The world as it used to be with Us and Them (The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) as well as a selection of secondary players. South America is made up of Brazil and Argentina and the Middle East of Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Anybody missing? Sure, but a great icebreaker nonetheless for office peace talks, and source of reflections on the transience of power. L...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960
item #1451818
(stock #BV590)
Midcentury Modern sterling silver decanter set. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Sterling silver frame with central pole on shaped base between two round and open wells. Pole has sliding mechanism with hinged hasp and bracket handle to which are mounted two decanter covers. The covers descend on two ovoid bottles with cut diaper ornament, and sterling silver collar. With lock and key.
Stand marked “Tiffany & Co. / Sterling Silver” and numbered S1625. Bottle collars marked “Sterling...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900
item #1417414
(stock #BR632)
Jumbo big game-era safari flask. Made by George Unite in Birmingham in 1888. Glass body. Upper part encased in leather with cut-away vertical windows. At bottom detachable sterling silver cup engraved with armorial. Sterling silver collar with hinged and cork-lined ball cover engraved with same. The alpha model. Holds enough booze for everyone around the campfire. Fully marked. Very good condition with some handling wear from all those big sweaty hands.
Dimensions: H 11 x W 5 x D 2 1/2 in. #B...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910
item #1220321
(stock #BH552)
German sterling silver lady’s shoe. Imported to England by Theodor Hartman in 1902. Shoe has pointy upturned elf toe and open bands. Exterior decorated with scrolls, flowers, and tassel in low relief. Heel plain. German hallmark and English import marks with London city stamp and date letter. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 4 1/8 x W 2 7/8 x D 9 in. Weight: 8.3 troy ounces. #BH552
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970
item #1487883
(stock #BY868)
Pair of Eisenhower-era sterling silver mint juleps. Made by Scearce in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Straight and tapering sides, and beaded and molded rim and foot. A great way in these tumultuous times to get back in touch with your inner country club Republican. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and presidential date code (DDE) for the years 1953-61. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 3 1/8 in. Total weight: 9 troy ounces. #BY868
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930
item #1406064
(stock #BQ399)
German sterling silver place card holders. This set comprises 8 holders in 3 designs. One holder features an elegant courtly couple executing a cozy minuet. Three holders feature spirited country jiggers. Four holders feature entwined Bacchic babes, and are gilt. Marked “Sterling” and “Germany”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 1 1/2 x D 1 in. Total weight: 2.7 troy ounces. #BQ399
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1990
item #1490171
(stock #BZ366)
English Thatcher-era sterling silver champagne set, 1981-3. Retailed by Asprey in London. This set comprises 4 flutes and 1 tray.
Each flute: Ovoid bowl on gilt cast stem in form of fruiting grapevine with leaves and bunches set in open foot. Tray round with deep well; shoulder inset with same. A stylish way to remember the no-apologies, let-it-rip capitalism of the Eighties.
Fully marked including maker’s stamp (Hector Miller) and London assay stamp. Flutes have retailer’s stamp. Tray h...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1980
item #1456246
(stock #BV888)
Beautiful German sterling silver swan bowl with rare glass liner. A nice-sized bird with twisting s-scroll neck, closed bill, and direct expression. Gently protuberant haunches and webbed feet in glide mode. Fine delineation of feathers from scaly neck to downy wing plumes. Liner is frosted with scalloped rim. Silver marked “Sterling 925 Fine / Germany” with stamp for Israel Freeman & Son Ltd in London. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 9 1/2 x W 10 1/2 x D 6 in. Weight (silver only): 32 ...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930
item #1456764
(stock #BW120)
George V safari flask. Made by James Dixon & Sons in Sheffield in 1927. Clear glass body. Top half encased in leather with cutout tubular windows. Bottom half has detachable sterling silver cup. Short straight sterling silver neck with hinged and cork-lined bayonet cover. Easy-grip size. Fully marked. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 8 x W 4 1/2 x D 2 in. #BW120
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1930
item #1488907
(stock #BZ279)
German silver figural bird bowl, ca 1920. A swan with s-scroll neck, closed bill, and direct expression. Webbed feet in glide mode. Fine delineation of feathers from scaly neck to downy wing plumes. Hollow gilt-washed interior; frosted glass liner with scalloped rim. Silver marked “Sterling Silver Germany”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x L 5 1/4 x W 4 in. Weight (silver only): 6 troy ounces. #BZ279
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900
item #1488542
(stock #BZ286)
German silver tea scoop. Imported to England in 1892 by Thomas Glaser. Leaf-form bowl with veins and wispy, irregular tips. Woody stem with coiled tendril mounts. German maker's marks and English sterling-standard import marks including London assay stamp. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 x L 4 1/8 x W 1 7/8 in. Weight: 1 troy ounce. #BZ286
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900
item #1456067
(stock #SW20)
American sterling silver 5-basket garniture, ca 1890. Retailed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle in Philadelphia. There are 4 small baskets and 1 large basket. Each: Oval bowl with fixed c-scroll handle and raised oval foot. Open flowering scrollwork on rim and foot. Handle same. Bowl exterior engraved with flowers and scrolls. All baskets have silver-plated frog and 4 baskets have detachable silver-plated liner with loose-mounted rings. Perfect for floral arrangements or passing around treats. Fully ma...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940
item #1486666
(stock #BY889)
English Art Deco sterling silver serving tray, 1938. Retailed by Harrods in London. Round with curved and tapering sides. Reeded bracket handles mounted vertically to sides. Capacious with nice balance and heft. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp and London assay stamp. Very good condition.
Overall dimensions: H 2 5/8 x W 18 5/8 x D 16 in. Heavy weight: 78 troy ounces. #BY889
Reagan-era sterling silver mint julep cup. Made by Scearce in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Straight and tapering sides, and beaded and molded rim and foot. Ronald Reagan was president from 1981 to 1989. Marks include maker’s stamp and presidential date code “RWR II”. The Roman numeral stands for the boomtime second term. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 3 1/8 in. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BY316
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1920
item #1468025
(stock #BW910)
Turn-of-the-century Germany sterling silver box. Made by B. Neresheimer & Söhne in Hanau, and imported to England in 1914 by Berthold Hermann Muller in London. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and raised. Squashed ball corner supports. Engraved naif ornamental borders and, on cover top, Renaissance scene with mounted hunter and hounds in pursuit of a stag. With key. Marks include maker’s and importer’s stamps. Very good condition. One-inch bump to bottom rim.
Overall dimensio...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960
item #1491553
(stock #BZ595)
Traditional German gilt sterling silver stirrup cup, ca 1950. Conical bowl mounted with cast stag head—a furry, gaping beast with flexed-back ears and big antlers. Marked. Very good condition with nice toning.
Overall dimensions: H 6 1/4 x W 5 1/4 x D 3 in. Weight: 10.5 troy ounces. #BZ595
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950
item #1474564
(stock #BX445)
Modern sterling silver serving tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round with stepped rim. Smart and functional with nice heft. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 21252, director’s letter m (1907-47), and wartime star (1943-5). Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1/2 x D 10 in. Weight: 16.2 troy ounces. #BX445
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930
item #1463928
(stock #BV876)
Pair of American Edwardian glass and sterling silver candlesticks, ca 1920. Each: Faceted glass socket with flat rim mounted to same tapering shaft with relief diaper and faceted base. Raised and sterling silver foot. Marked “S819 / Sterling / 58 PWTS.” Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 13 3/8 x D 4 1/2 in. #BV876