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Austrian 800 standard silver three light candelabra, with both having their original removable finials which double as snuffers. Each of these large, impressive candelabra is 18 1/2" tall and 10 1/4" across the arm. The bases are filled, the removable arms are not. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Shipping weight will be 12 pounds or less, with domestic shipping included in the price.

Mexican sterling silver Art Moderne tea tray having shaped sterling silver and Ebony insert handles attached with sterling rivets on a shaped body with a raised flat rim 1 1/2" wide by Tango Aceves of Taxco Mexico, c.1960, having his Eagle 25 mark. Tango was his nickname. This strikingly handsome tray is 17" long, 17 3/8" wide and 24" across the handles, weighing 2727 grams or 87.7 ozs. Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. For more on Aceves, Click Here

English sterling silver covered entree dishes pair by John Edwards III, with a full set of London Hallmarks for 1801. Each of these matching shaped rectangular covered dishes has a removable handle, applied Gadroon decorations on the base and lid and a nicely engraved Rampant Lion holding a wreath crest on each lid and base. The bases, lids and handles are all properly Hallmarked. Weighing a total of 2917 grams or 93.8 ozs. Troy, each dish is 10" long, 8 1/2" wide and, with the handle in place, 4 1/2" tall. Crested as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Spanish Colonial Sahumador or incense burner, likely Mexican, c.1800. This superb example of a Sahumador has a hinged, triple banded pierced lid with a shaped finial, a conforming body mounted on a decorative column with a multiple stepped collar supporting a bud. The attached under tray has a decorative, undulating border and a center rising to support the column. Weighing a substantial 550 grams or 17.7 ozs. Troy, this extremely desirable incense burner is 5 1/2" tall, with the bowl being 3 1/8" in diameter and the under tray being 6 7/8" in diameter. On the bottom edge of the tray, there is what appears to be a partial mark. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Mexican sterling silver hand wrought 40 piece dinner sixe flatware set in the Aztec pattern Hector Aguilar, c.1950. This handsome set consists of: 8 Dinner Knives All Silver 9 3/8" 8 Dinner Forks 7 1/2" 8 Salad Forks 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons 6" 8 Butter Knives All Silver 5 1/8" Total silver weight is 84.2 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Modernist Mexican Sterling Silver Ball Form decorated elongated Centerpiece bowl by C. Zurita of Mexico City, c.1950. This most unusual handmade Centerpiece bowl has handles as three balls in descending size and sits on an oval wide reeded foot. The bowl is 13 1/2" long, 5 1/2" wide, 3" tall (body), 5 1/2" tall (top of handle) and weighs an impressive 586 grams or 18.8 ozs. Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver Arts & Crafts sterling silver 89 piece Dinner flatware set in the Chinese Key pattern by Allan Adler, c.1944. This handsome set consists of: 12 Dinner Knives 9 5/8" 12 Dinner Forks 7 1/2" 12 Salad or Smaller Forks 6 5/8" 12 Teaspoons 6" 12 Oval or Place Soup Spoons 6 3/4" 12 Demitasse Spoons 4" 12 Butter Knives 6 1/4" Servers include: 1 Sugar Shovel 6 1/8" 2 Serving Spoons 7 3/4" 2 Serving or Cold Meat Forks 8" Total silver weight 130 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Japanese sterling silver and dark, open grained wood 4 drawer jewelry box from the late Meiji Period, c,1900. It is hard to know where to start with this wonderful 4 drawer Kodansu form dresser top jewelry box. The entire surface is covered with wonderfully detailed engraved chrysanthemums and the Moko shaped handle is mounted on blossom escutcheons which conform to those on the drawer pulls. When the two doors, suspended by ornate, strap work hinges, are opened, the beautiful interior is revealed, framed by engraved scenes of Mt Fuji on each inner silver panel. One has a stream running under a foot bridge, the other with a temple on a wooded hillside. The doors are secured by a strap work hinged clasp conforming with the door hinges. Each of the four pull out, graduated size drawers has a button pull framed by a blossom escutcheon, with the bottom drawer having a double ring compartment. Each drawer is lined in plush red violet velvet. The box sits on a wide, undulating bracket full perimeter foot. This very special jewelry box is 6" ta;;, 5 1′2" wide and 5" deep. weighing 1430 grams or 46 ozs. Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver scent bottle case by Samuel Pemberton having a full set of Birmingham Hallmarks for 1798 and also having its original stoppered glass bottle. This beautifully engraved, hinged lidded case is 2 1/8" tall, 1 1/4" wide, 1/2" thick and, with its bottle insert, weighs 32 grams or 1 oz. Troy. The hinge is clean and tight, opening and closing properly, with the spring loaded button release catch working well. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Asian Sterling silver dresser box with embossed bird decorations and applied vermeil flower on the lid, c.1900. This beautiful box is 2 1/2" in diameter, 1" tall and weighs 112 grams or 3.6 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese Export sterling tea, dresser or desk box with allover applied high relief chrysanthemums, moths and Chinese characters, including the character for Happiness in the center of the lid. This ornate heavy circular box is 2 3/8" tall, 2 3/4" in diameter and weighs 5.9 ozs. Troy. This is truly one of the nicest Chinese boxes we have seen. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver set of six beakers or julep cups by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked O for 1882. These very special beakers or cups are 3 3/4" tall, 3 3/8" rim diameter, 2 3/4" base diameter and weigh a total of 1275 grams or 41 ozs Troy. Each cup is monogrammed AEC in an ornate period script, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver aesthetic child′s cup by the Whiting Division of Gorham Silversmiths, c.1880 inscribed: Linda Irish 1880. This ornate and interesting cup has upper and lower die rolled Palmette bands on its shaped straight sided body with the large central area having foliate and floral bright cut engravings surrounding the period inscription: Linda Irish 1880. The large C shaped handle has ornate, Acanthus leaf sockets. Weighing 175 grams or 5.6 ozs. Troy, this truly striking large cup is 3 5/8" tall, 3" in diameter and 4 1/2" across the handle. Inscribed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English Brilliant cut glass decanter with a sterling silver mount and overlay stopper by Lines, Bunn and Mason having a full set of Birmingham Hallmarks for 1895 on the silver mount and the Maker′s mark, Lion Passant and V date mark on the stopper. This elegant cut glass decanter is 15" tall and 5 1/4" in diameter at the base and weighs 1355 grams or 3 pounds Avoirdupois (regular pounds). The glass is in excellent condition. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

German 800 standard silver three piece coffee set in a Baroque style, made in Föhr Germany, c.1870. Each piece of this unusual and ornate set has a Laurel leaf and berry wreath on each side containing a block letter monogram K under a nine pointed crown. A Royal connection is likely with this set, as a Crown monogram was not casually used. Such a designation was reserved for Royalty. All the pieces have beaded borders and handles with large Acanthus leaf sockets. The pot has an Acanthus leaf spout and a removable cast Blossom and large decorated ring finial. The set consists of:

• Coffee Pot 11" tall 678 grams
• Creamer 6" tall 261 grams
• Open Sugar Bowl 5" tall 267 grams

Total silver weight is 1206 grams or 38.8 ozs. Troy. The base of the pot is filled and has a green felt cover. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver Art Moderne coffee or tea set by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1952. This handsome 3 piece set has a wonderful modern design, with the pot having a sculpted hard wood handle and a removable lid with a removable carved finial with a sterling cap screw. The creamer and sugar bowl have shaped conforming silver handles, with the sugar bowl having a conforming cover. The pot would work for tea or coffee as the spout has strainer holes. The pot and creamer are date marked for 1952, the covered sugar bowl for 1953. The set consists of:

• Coffee or Tea Pot 8" tall 7" handle to spout and 610 grams
• Covered Sugar Bowl 3 3/4" tall 3 3/4" across the handles and 228 grams
• Cream Pitcher 3 5/8" tall 4 1/2" handle to spout and 180 grams

The total silver weight is 1018 grams or 32.8 ozs. Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver large embossed bright cut floral engraved napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1880. This beautiful napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter, 2" tall and weighs 60 grams or 2 ozs Troy. Monogrammed AHM in an ornate period script. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Large ornate napkin ring with applied undulating rose and scroll borders, Towle Silversmiths, c.1890. This beautiful napkin ring is 2" in diameter, 1 7/8" tall and weighs 54 grams or 1.7 ozs Troy. Monogrammed LDS in an ornate period script. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Lime or lemon squeezer by J. H. Schintz of San Francisco, c.1870. This high end bar accessory has carved Walrus Ivory handles and button rests on the sides of the carved Rosewood works, with Walrus Ivory buttons and heart shaped inlays in the engraved silver plated copper alloy hinges and straps. Jacob Herman Schintz was one of the premier cutlers of early San Francisco and is featured prominently in the seminal work Knifemakers of Old San Francisco by Bernard R. Levine. On page 122 of this book, there is a picture of a similar Schintz squeezer lacking the Walrus Ivory handles. This exceptional squeezer is 9 7/8" long and weighs 578 grams or 1.3 pounds Avoirdupois (regular pounds). The original finish on the wood and walrus ivory is excellent, with only a few nicks on the corners of the wood. The original plating shows the wear that is to be expected from age and use.

American sterling silver and marble table box by the McChesney Company of Newark New Jersey, c.1925. This large, ornate box was likely originally intended for cigarettes, but is could serve a variety of purposes in the dining room, den or bedroom. It would be a handsome addition to a desk or dresser table as well as a sideboard accessory. The variegated black marble base has wonderful shades of brown throughout and it sits on four ornate wide scrolling feet. The removable silver lidded box has a gilt interior and a domed Acanthus leaf and ball finial handle. The silver weight of the insert is 634 grams or 20.4 ozs. Troy, with the entire box weighing slightly over 4000 grams or 8.8 pounds Avoirdupois (regular pounds). This visually stunning box is 13" long, 7 1/4" wide and 3 3/4" tall to the tip of the finial. The finish and condition of the marble base are excellent. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver Art Nouveau napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths, inscribed 1909 and monogrammed in ornate, period script: ESW. This lovely napkin ring features applied, stylized floral decoration surrounding a bot and a girl, each wearing large hats or bonnets. Weighing 36 grams or 1.2 ozs. Troy, this special napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter and 1 1/2" tall. Monogrammed and inscribed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American coin silver Late Colonial soup Ladle in Feather Edge pattern by Joseph Carpenter of Norwich Connecticut, c.1775, having an ornate, period script monogram on the front of the handle: THH. In remarkable condition for its age and showing little wear and no signs of any repairs, this desirable ladle is 13 7/8" long and weighs 174 grams or 5.6 ozs. Troy. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver larger ornate napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1900, having a period script inscription: Big Joe on one side and a period script monogram on the other side: A. H. McD. Tow bands of high relief, undulating rose and scroll decorations form the rims of this wonderful napkin ring, which is 2" in diameter and 2 1/8" tall, weighing 49 grams or 1.6 ozs. Troy. Inscribed and monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American coin silver pair of salt and pepper shakers with Repousse thistle decorations, marked J.C.M. for John C. Moore and retailed by R. Rait (Robert Rait) of New York City, c.1850. These beautiful shakers are 5 5/8" tall, 2 1/4" in diameter and weigh a total of 254 grams or 8.2 ozs Troy and are monogrammed ADV in ornate, period script. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver napkin ring decorated with acid etched two love doves in a tree, Tiffany & Co, c.1910. This beautiful napkin ring is 2" in diameter, 1 3/8" tall and weighs 60 grams or 2 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese export sterling silver dresser box with allover bamboo decorations on a hammered background with a gilt interior by Tuck Chang and Company of Shanghai, China, c.1880. This truly elegant box has a push on lid that fits properly with an ornate, period monogram in the central reserve: ASR. Weighing 175 grams or 5.6 ozs. Troy, this handsome and useful box is 3 1/4" in diameter and 2 3/8" tall. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver dresser mirror with a heart shaped beveled mirror, floral and rose open work decorated border, bearing a full set of Hallmarks for London 1903. This beautiful mirror 11" tall, 9 5/8" wide. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

West Point sterling silver napkin ring belonging to Colonel Samuel Burkhardt Jr., USMA class of 1889, made by Tiffany and Company. Colonel Burkhardt was born September 10, 1865 and, being appointed from Illinois, attended West Point from June 14, 1885 until his graduation June 12, 1889. One of his first assignments we to survey the Little Big Horn Battlefield in 1890. He also participated in the So-called Sioux Wars of 1890 - 1891. He was assigned to the US Army 25th Infantry as a 2nd Lieut, then to the 10th as a 1st Lieut. He served on frontier duty from 1889 to 1897, becoming a Captain with the 19th Infantry, when has was sent with them to Puerto Rico. He was eventually promoted to Colonel and held various command positions, including commanding officer at Fort Sheridan and Camp Ouster during WWI, until his final assignment, when he led a Battalion of Regular Army Infantry from Camp Sherman, Ohio to Williamsburg, West Virginia on Aug 30, 1920 to help in dealing with the disturbances caused by the striking coal miners in the area. Colonel Burkhardt retired voluntarily on Sept 9, 1920. He died Dec 29, 1929 in New York City and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. There is an interesting news article about Burkhardt dated Oct 27, 1907 in the Baltimore sun under New York Topics concerning an incident where he was arrested in New York City in front of the Hotel Breslin while on leave. Apparently, two men whom he met at a club and he decided to go up to West Point to watch a Football game. While matching pennies to see who would pay the expenses, one of the men holding the money stepped out for as moment and the other man followed. Burkhardt, suspecting he was being swindled and a fight resulted. The Court discharged Burkhardt and Burkhardt was seeking the other man, named P. W. Wald. The use of silver napkin rings at West Point dates from 1886 and this is one of the earliest examples we have seen. All of the later ones we have seen have the year of graduating class engraved under the name of the Cadet. This handsome napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 3/8" tall and weighs 44 grams or 1.4 ozs Troy and is inscribed: Samuel Burkhardt Jr. on the opposite side of the heavily embossed USMA script. Inscribed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver creamer in the form of a cow, Shreve & Co, c.1900. This unusual creamer is 4 7/8" long, 3 3/4" tall and weighs 301 grams or 9.7 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.