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English 18 K Gold London City Livery Badge for the Worshipful Company Painters and Stainers issued to George Clulow, who was Master from 1904 - 1905, by F. Cook, manufacturing Jeweller, having a full set of 18K London Hallmarks for 1909. The livery badge comes with its original blue and white woven silk neck ribbon, to which is attached an white enameled star rosette from which the badge is suspended by a Hallmarked jump ring. The badge itself has the Arms of the Company in blue, red, white and black enamel, with the Company′s motto: Amor et Obedientia, or: Love and Obedience being below. The emblazoned shield is supported by two Rampant lions and topped by a winger Griffin sitting in a crown. This very special and extremely scarce Livery Badge comes in its original presentation box from the maker: F. Cook Manufacturing Jeweller 59 Long Lane E.C. & 179 High Rd Streatham S.W. The box has a velvet backed swing out fitted panel for the Badge. The ribbon fits behind the hinged panel. The box has white satin lining. The Badge, ribbon, ribbon clasps, and box are all in superb condition, with all of the enamel being intact. The badge alone weighs 45 grams and is 1 3/4" wide, and 1 7/8" tall. The box is 5 7/8" long, 3 3/4" wide and 1 1/8" deep.

American coin silver hexagonal napkin ring with floral Repousse decorations by Leonard and Wilson, Philadelphia 1848-1850. This beautiful napkin ring is 2" diagonally, 1 1/4" tall and weighs 25 grams, it is monogrammed JG in an ornate period script. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American coin silver Aesthetic hammered large rectangular napkin ring having an applied artist′s palette and stylized borders by Wood and Hughes, c.1875. This historically significant napkin ring is inscribed: Alex J. C. Skene 167 Clinton St Brooklyn Weighing 81 grams or 2.6 ozs. Troy, this impressive napkin ring is 2" long, 2 1/16" tall, and 1" wide. It is marked: W&H 373 S Dr Alexander Johnston Chalmers Skene (17 June 1837 – 4 July 1900) was a British (Scottish) gynecologist who described what became known as the Skene′s glands. He was professor of gynecology in the post-graduate Medical School of New York in 1884, and was president of the American Gynecological Society. CLICK HERE to see a biography of Dr Skene. CLICK HERE to see more on Dr Skene. 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 Colonial bird back tablespoon by John David of Philadelphia, c. 1765 - 1775, having a block letter monogram on the front of the handle IBH and a script family name inscription on the back of the handle: Shuff. Weighing 51 grams or 1.6 ozs. Troy, this desirable 18th Century American spoon is 8 3/4" long. 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 Colonial tablespoons 5 in a Hanoverian pattern, 4 marked IC for John Champlin of New London Connecticut, one with a purposely rubbed but still readable mark of John Hallam, also of New London, c.1775 Each of these desirable tablespoons has a 5 Feathered Crown engraved on the back of the handle and the 5 weigh a total of 287 grams or 9.2 ozs. Troy, with each being 8 3/8" long. Engraved 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 Colonial tablespoons, 4, by Otto Paul De Parisen or Parisien of New York City, c.1765, each engraved handle spoon being struck twice: OP. Weighing a total of 221 grams or 71. ozs. Troy, each of these especially desirable 18th Century American spoons i 9" long. DeParisen was a Huguenot who emigrated from Berlin after fleeing France. 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. The price is for 4 spoons.

American sterling silver soap dish by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1886. What was a butter dish that had lost its lid is now a truly wonderfully ornate, large soap dish, with the removable Mazarin acting as a drain for the wet soap and the Floral Repousse shaped octagonal dish being the most beautiful home your bar of soap will ever have. Weighing a substantial 312 grams 10 ozs. Troy, this useful and beautiful dish is 7 1′4" long, 5 1/4" wide and 1 1/2" tall. The securely fitting Mazarin is 6" long, 4 1/2" wide and 1/2" deep. It also has the Gorham marks. 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.

Federal coin silver covered sugar bowl with handles made by John Gaither of Alexandria Virginia, c.1809. This handsome bowl is 8 3/4" tall, 8 1/4" across the handles and weighs 588 grams or 19 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition save for a minor repair to the finial on the lid, 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 coin silver trophy by Samuel Kirk, early 11 oz Mark. This elegant trophy is 7 5/8" tall, 7 3/4" across the handles 540 grams or 17.4 ozs Troy, this elegant trophy bears a crest and a motto: "Constant en Tout" which means Constant is everything, the trophy is inscribed Standish on the opposite side. 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 coin silver napkin ring having a waisted body with applied pear shaped rims and allover engine turned decorations surrounding an engraved foliate cartouche containing the presentation inscription: From Fannie to Dexter Sept 2nd 1864. The date is historically significant as is coincides with the surrender of Atlanta to the Union forces during the American Civil War. Weighing 31 grams, this large and impressive napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter and 1 3/4" tall. 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 Aesthetic napkin ring having die rolled foliate and beaded borders framing engraved floral and foliate decorations on a matte finished background, c.1875, inscribed: Nina. Weighing 22 grams, this attractive napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter and 1 1/2" tall. 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 napkin ring engraved with allover Arabesque floral and foliate decorations surrounding a square Rosette and foliate framed cartouche inscribed: Russell, c.1880. This ornate and intricately detailed napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/4" tall and weighs 22 grams. 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 open work lily vase with a fluted cobalt glass liner by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1900. This beautiful vase is 15 1/2" tall, 4 1/2" in diameter, silver weight is 267 grams or 8.6 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.

Vintage Sterling Silver set of two martini glasses by Cartier. These elegant glasses are 5 5/8" tall, 4 1/4" in diameter and weigh a total of 300 grams or 9.6 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition save for some gold peeling off on the bottom of the foot, 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 large Pond Lily napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1890. This ornate napkin ring features wide borders of applied Pond Lilies and is marked B209. Weighing a substantial 45 grams or 1.4 ozs. Troy, the napkin ring is 2" in diameter, 1 7/8" tall and is inscribed, in ornate, period script Al. 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 Aesthetic napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1896 having alternating bands of floral and foliate decorations above beaded borders and a floral and foliate engraved body inscribed: John J. This large, attractive napkin ring is 2" in diameter, 1 3/4" tall and weighs 23 grams. 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 Gothic style napkin ring having allover clover cut work on an engraved body and a scroll cartouche inscribed: Alma, c.1860. This interesting and nicely detailed napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 3/8" tall and weighs 26 grams. 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.

Antique American coin silver salver with an applied oak leaf and acorn open work decorations, Jones Shreve Brown & Co, Boston, 1855-1860. This beautiful salver is 9 3/4" in diameter and weighs 465 grams or 15 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.

Antique coin silver pickle set with applied three dimensional Bull′s Heads made by Peter L. Krider, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c.1860. This handsome set is: the knife is 7" long, the fork is 6 1/4" long, total weight is 94 grams or 3 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.

Antique coin silver beakers or julep cups by Talbott, Bailey & Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, c.1850. The above partnership of Talbott & Bailey lasted for a short time in the early 1850s. All silver made by Bailey or as a partner of Talbott is quite scarce and desirable. These handsome cups are 3" in diameter, 3 1/2" tall and weigh a total of 252 grams or 8.1 ozs Troy, each cup is monogrammed D. Very good original condition with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Antique Queen Ann sterling silver large stuffing spoon with a rat tail bowl, made by Samuel Hitchcock, London 1718. This handsome spoon is 15" long and weighs 247 grams or 7.9 ozs Troy, the spoon has three crests on the back of the handle. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no 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 large vase with Chrysanthemum and open work decorations and cranberry color glass insert, made by Lapierre, c.1900. This beautiful vase is 10" tall, 5 7/8" in diameter, silver weight is 226 grams or 7.3 ozs Troy, the vase is monogrammed MFG in an ornate period script. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver large Medallion napkin ring with double female and male Medallions, c.1860. This handsome napkin ring is 2" in diameter, 2" tall and weighs 54 grams or 1.7 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 4 piece demitasse set in the Northern Lights pattern by International, 1946. This elegant set is: the Coffee Pot is 8 1/2" tall, the tray is 15 1/2" long across the handles, total silver weight is 1729 grams or 55.6 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.

American coin silver goblet with Repousse strawberry and vine decorations, c.1860. This beautiful goblet is 6 1/4" tall, 3 1/2" in diameter and weighs 187 grams or 6 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver large ornate basket with a swing handle made by Galt Brothers, c.1890. This beautiful basket is 12 3/4" long, 10 1/4" wide and weighs 1099 grams or 35.3 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Austrian 800 silver large round serving tray with a gadrooned rim and bright cut engravings, c.1890. This elegant tray is 17" in diameter and weighs 1189 grams or 38 ozs Troy, it is monogrammed RM in an 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.

Boxed pair continental silver ornate napkin rings having applied fancy buckles with Fleur-de-Lis, Acanthus leaf and shell decorations, one inscribed: HP 1864, the other: FP 1864. The bodies have foliate and geometric decorations. Each of these ornate and finely detailed napkin rings 2 1/8" in diameter. 1 1/2" tall, with the pair weighing 43 grams or 1.4 ozs. Troy. The fitted box is from Jay′s Diamond Merchant, Goldsmith & Jeweller, 142 & 144 Oxford St. London and has a presentation card: With Sympathy 16.vii-97 F W Batch 14 St Alban′s Villas Highgate Road N.W. 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 pair of shell form salt dishes and spoons by Gorham of Providence, RI, c. 1885 in the Narragansett pattern. The salt dishes are 2" long, 1 1/2" wide, the spoons are 2 1/4" long, total silver weight is 46 grams or 1.5 OT. Excellent original estate 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. The price is for the pair of salts and spoons.

American sterling silver tea bell by Tiffany & Company, 1884. This elegant bell is 3 3/4" tall, 1 7/8" in diameter and weighs 95 grams or 3 Troy ounces. Excellent original estate 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.