Archived Products

American sterling silver Aesthetic style creamer and sugar bowl with swirling fluted bodies and double reverse C scroll handles by the Whiting Division of Gorham Silversmiths, c.1880. Each of these fabulous pieces has a gilt interior, sharing the same bodies, with the creamer having one handle and a spout and the sugar bowl having twin handles. The creamer is is 4 3/4" handle to spout, the sugar bowl is 5 1/4" across the handles, with each being 2 7/8" wide, the pair weighing 198 grams or 6.4 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 Gothic Window cut work and embossed bellied body napkin ring with open work, applied twisted rope rims, c.1860, monogrammed JR inside a Union Shield shaped cartouche. This large, very special napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter and 1 1/4" tall, weighing 25 grams. 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 dessert spoon in the Adamas pattern by Kirk Stieff Silversmiths, Copyright 1986. This amazing spoon has 1/2 carat of full cut diamonds set into the handle and is 6 15/16" long, weighing 64 grams or 2 ozs. Troy. It is said that good things come to those who wait and, apparently, we are no exception. We have been aware of this pattern for many years, but have never seen a single piece. Apparently, production was very low. CLICK HERE for a discussion on Adamas 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.

French 950 standard sterling silver napkin ring by Henri Chevron, c. 1880. This wonderful napkin ring has the best engraving that we have ever seen. You can′t help but falling love with this adorable Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Napkin Ring with its beautiful hand engraved decoration. It depicts, in rich detail, peaceful countryside scenery. Showing a horse and a man cultivating a field, a small house and trees standing around them, with birds flying above in the sky. It is so carefully and finely detailed that you can see the playful expression in the horse′s eye and on the man′s smiling face and wheel tracks left on the winding country road. The engraving is as crisp as the day it was executed over 130 years ago. Weighing 43 grams or 1.4 ozs. Troy, this most impressive napkin ring is 2" in diameter and 1 1/2+" tall. The interior of the ring retains its original gilding. 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 child′s cup or mug by Tift and Whiting of New York City, c.1854. This stunning mug features acorn oak leaf and vine Repousse decorations wit ha large central vine bordered cartouche containing the inscription: Fannie Dec 29th, 1854. The stepped base and rim have applied beaded borders. Weighing 110 grams or 3.5 ozs. Troy, this especially attractive mug is 3 3/8" tall, 2 7/8" in diameter at the base, 2 1/2" in diameter at the rim and 4" 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.

American coin silver cup and deep saucer by William Garrret Forbes and retailed by Ball Tompkins and Black, both of New York City, c.1840. Both pieces are flat chased and engraved with floral;, scroll and foliate decorations. The 10 sided or decahedral saucer is 5 1/8" in diameter and 1 3/16" deep, the octagonal cup is 2 5/8" tall, 2 5/8" in diameter and 3 1/8" across the handle. The top front of the cup is monogrammed WEC is ornate, period 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 coin silver child′s cup or mug by Isaac Baldwin and Company of Newark, New Jersey, c.1845. This attractive straight bodied mug has a large central floral and scroll Repousse cartouche flanked by floral and foliate Repousse decorations. The cup sits on a flared circular base with a die rolled shield and dart border and an applied chain rim. The reverse cast C scroll handle adds to the appeal of this special cup. Weighing 123 grams or 4 ozs. Troy, this special cup is 3" in diameter at the base, 2 7/8z" in diameter at the rim and 4" across the handle. The cartouche is inscribed: Jeannie Ames Sprague from her Grandma Jane Ames Sprague 4. It was likely given on the girl′s fourth birthday. 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 in an embossed Fleur de Lis, floral and foliate design, dated 1878 on the inside and inscribed Lizzie on an applied shaped shield. This elegant and unusual napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 3/8" tall and weighs 38 grams or 1.2 ozs. Troy. 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 sterling silver bottle tag, ticket or label engraved Claret by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, having a set of Hallmarks for 1806, less the London town mark. It is not unusual for smaller items to lack the town mark. This handsome tag is 1" - 1 1/2" and weighs 9 grams. The original chain is present. Engraved as described above, the excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

English sterling silver bottle tag, ticket or label engraved SHERRY by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, having a set of Hallmarks for 1806, less the London town mark. It is not unusual for smaller items to lack the town mark. This handsome tag is 1" - 1 1/2" and weighs 9 grams. The original chain is present. Engraved as described above, the excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver gumbo soup or chowder spoons 4 in the Norman Hammered pattern by Shreve and Company. c.1915. The hammered finish is in excellent condition and each spoon has an applied period monogram: B. Each of these spoons is 6 3/4" long and the four weigh a total of 191 grams or 6.1 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 repousse floral and scroll decorations with faces, c.1900. This beautiful match safe is 2 1/4" long, 1 1/4" wide and weighs 16 grams. The excellent original condition with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver floral repousse napkin ring, c,1890. This beautiful napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter 1 1/8" tall and weighs 26 grams. Monogrammed PES in an ornate period script. The excellent original condition with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American coin silver unusual Medallion napkin ring, c.1860. This beautiful napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 3/4" tall and weighs 29 grams. Inscribed Martha. The excellent original condition with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American coin silver sugar bowl with Lion Masks, sitting on three lion paws, c.1815. Unmarked, but similar examples by William Thomson of New York City. This elegant 1st Empire period bowl is 5 3/8" tall, 4 7/8" in diameter and weighs 400 grams or 12.9 ozs Troy. Monogrammed AL. The excellent original condition with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English Georgian sterling silver 18th Century straining spoon by Richard Crossley, London 1793. This elegant spoon is 11 7/8" long and weighs 130 grams or 4.2 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American coin silver cup by Garret Eoff, NY c.1835. This beautiful cup is 4 1/4" tall, 4 3/4" in diameter and weighs 183 grams or 5.9 ozs Troy. Monogrammed MLG in an ornate period script. The excellent original condition with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American coin silver tea pot by William Gale Son & Co, 1851. This beautiful pot is 12 1/2" tall and weighs 991 grams or 32 ozs Troy. Monogrammed MMB in a period script. The excellent original condition with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver figural swan flower bowl with gilt brass frog, Gorham/Durgin, c.1900. This beautiful swan is 8 1/4" long, 6" tall, total silver weight 265 grams or 8.5 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American Arts & Crafts copper, brass and silver center Bowl by Harry Dixon, c.1940-1950. This elegant bowl is 13 3/8" in diameter, 3 1/2" tall. The excellent original condition with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver baby cup with beautiful floral and scroll repousse decorations by Wood & Hughes, 1879. This beautiful cup is 2 7/8" tall, 3 3/4" across the handle and weighs 94 grams or 3 ozs Troy. Inscribed Mary Bass Christmas 1879. The excellent original condition with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver taco bowl with beaded border, Towle Silversmiths, c.1900. This beautiful bowl is 6" in diameter, 3" tall and weighs 191 grams or 6.1 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American coin silver dessert spoon in the Medallion pattern by Schulz and Fischer, San Francisco, 1860. This handsome spoon is 7" long and weighs 32 grams or 1 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Mexican Arts & Crafts handmade hand hammered copper and ebony 3 pcs Tea Set by Hector Aguilar, c.1950. This hansome tea pot is 8 3/4" tall, 8 3/4" spout to handle; the creamer is 4 1/4" tall and the sugar bowl is 3 1/2" tall. The excellent original condition with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Slight color variations on the pieces.

English Sheffield plate candelabra, c.1790-1810. These handsome candelabra measure 17 7/8" tall, 16 1/2" the width of the brances. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver napkin ring with appled beaded borders and engine turned body, Birmingham 1943. This handsome napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 1/4" tall and weighs 40 grams or 1.3 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver gravy boat with applied gadroon rim, acanthus leaf thumb and shell mask hoof feet, date marked for London 1769. This handsome boat is 7 7/8" long and weighs 305 grams or 9.8 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver barrel form mug with the full set of hallmarks for Sheffield, 1794. John Parsons & Co. This handsome mug is 2 3/4" tall, 2 3/4" across the handle and weighs 73 grams or 2.3 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American coin silver set of 8 dinner forks in the Medallion pattern by Schulz & Fischer, San Francisco,1870. These handsome forks are 7 1/2" long and weigh a total of 370 grams or 12 ozs Troy. Monogrammed MMW in an ornate period script. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Antique German 13 Loth standard silver figural Repousse vase by Sackermann Hessenberg & Co. of Frankfort c.1860. This beautiful vase is 14" tall and weighs 1203 grams or 39 ozs Troy. This magnificent vase has an old, well done repair on the neck.