Nautical sterling silver and enamel cigarette case. Made by Thomae in Attleboro, Mass., ca 1960. Rectangular and hinged. Signal flags enameled on front. Gilt interior. Hallmarked. Very good condition with intact color.
Dimensions: H 3 1/8 x W 4 3/8 x D 1/4. Weight: 4.8 troy ounces. #BQ946
Edwardian sterling silver and enamel cigarette case. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1898. Curved, squarish, and hinged. On cover is enameled golfer taking a swing with contrapposto twist and raised muscular arms. Flat cap and plus fours complete the picture of wholesome turn-of-the-century manhood. In colorless engraved background stands the caddy. Gilt interior. Interlaced script monogram engraved on back. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date symbol, and no. B78. Very good condition wi...
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...
European silver and enamel cigarette case, ca 1920. Rectangular, curved, and hinged. On cover, a horse’s head appears in an entryway, with two protective borzoi dogs standing guard. Stable drama against a semi-abstract background of brick and stone, and bluish ground. Gilt interior. Engraved monogram on back. Marked “900”. Very good condition with strong color.
Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x W 3 1/8 x D 3/8 in. Gross weight: 4.6 troy ounces. #BV461
This is a beautiful American Sterling Silver and crystal vanity set decorated with fine quality guilloche enamel in a lovely shade of rose pink. It comprises 9 pieces, a hand mirror, and a hair brush a powder jar, a large perfume bottle, a bottom hook, a comb, a shoe horn, a nail file and a tray.
The crystal is cut with an elegant design of flowers, leaves and bow all around the body.
The enamel is adorned with a geometric motif giving to the set a special touch of elegance.
The set is in e...
Turn-of-the-century Edwardian sterling silver 3-piece baby set. Made by Barbour Silver Co. (part of International) in Hartford. This set comprises cup, bowl, and plate. Cup has tapering sides, flared rim, and high-looping handle. Bowl has flared rim and tapering sides. Plate has deep well and wide shoulder. Engraved scenes from popular tales and rhymes heightened with enamel: Little Jack Horner and same Bo Peep (cup), Hey Diddle Diddle (bowl), and Three Bears (plate).
Fully marked including ma...
American sterling silver inkwell, ca 1880. Four gently curved sides on corner block supports. Cut ornament including scrolls, flowers, and chevrons. Sterling silver neck collar with imbricated leaf borders. Hinged bun cover same; top has chased garland, ribbon, crisscrossing horns of plenty, and laurel wreath surmounted by crown engraved with interlaced script monogram. Marked “Sterling” and Shreve, Crump & Low stamp. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 5 x W 2 1/2 x D 2 1/2 in. #BS209
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