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Precious sterling silver heart shaped box, embellished with charming floral and scroll repousse motif. Made in Birmingham, England c.1891. It measures 2 1/4" in length, 2" in width and 1 1/4" in depth. It weighs 47 grams or 1.51 Troy ounces. 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 Aesthetic Period sterling silver pill box with applied sea life decorations in the Japanese taste, c.1880. It has a diameter of 2" and stands 5/8" in height. It weighs 30 grams. 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 baby cup with attractive repousse foliate embellishment, elegant pedestal base, floral respousse border and graceful curving handle. It stands 7/8" in heights and has a width of 4 1/8" across upper portion which includes the handle. It weighs an impressive 173 grams or 5.56 Troy ounces. The insciption reads "Thomas H Hewes from John H & Langdon H Haven October 1 1826" 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.

Italian continental silver tea caddy spoon with an exquisite fluted bowl, lovely scalloped edged and magnificent little handle. Made by Buccellati of Florence, c.1960. This refined and stylish tea caddy spoon measures 2 2/8" in lenth and weighs 31 grams or 1 troy ounce. The excellent original condition and crisp details, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

French Louis XV oval meat platter with a triple threaded scalloped border and a 9 pointed crowne crest with 4 birds set into an X flanked by rampant lions, with the PAris Commune mark dating it specifically to 1745. The correct marks are present, with the assay mark, the Paris Commune mark, the Maker′s mark OG and the running dog discharge mark. This scarce and desirable platter is 14" long, 9 1/2" wide and it weighs 683 grams or 22 ozs. Troy. Inscribed with the crest 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.

Beautiful hand hammered braserillo made of fine Spanish colonial silver, c. 1830. A braserillo (also called a chofeta or brazier) was a fashionable household smoking accessory in Spain and Spanish colonies throughout the 1800′s. An ember is removed from the fireplace or stove, then placed in the ember bowl so that it can be passed around to light cigars or pipes without burning the rug or table. This brasillero measures 8 1/8" in lenth, 2 1/2" in height and weighs 131 grams or 4.2 Troy ounces. It is marked Vega 18. 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.

An exceptional pair of Norwegian Viking Longboat salt cellars in sterling silver, with liners and matching oar spoons, c. 1960. These minature ships are embellished on both sides with handsome Norse shields and imposing little dragon heads on both ends. The marvelous spoons feature a design of a longboat on the waves. The details are remarkably clean, and crisp. They each measures 3 1/4" in length, and each spoon measures 2 1/4" in length. The combined weight of spoons and ships (with salt liners removed) is 40 grams or 1.28 Troy ounces. The impeccable original condition and clear 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.

Small, hand wrought Arts & Crafts serving bowl, from the Randahl Shop of Chicago, c. 1940. Famous Swedish silversmith, Julius Olaf Randahl, founded his Illinois company in 1911 after working for Gorham, Tiffany and Kalo. His style is noted for its clean sculptural designs as seen in this stunning piece. It features beautiful foliate and berry inspired handles and a smooth, elegant interior. This refined and appealing dish measures 7 5/8" in width including the handles, has diameter of 6 1/8" without and weighs 177 grams or 5.69 Troy ounces. The impeccable original condition and crisp detail, with no monograms,removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering

American sterling silver serving basket, masterfully crafted by Theodore B. Starr, New York c. 1890. This famous high end retailer and maker was known for expert craftsmanship and brilliant silversmiths who created some of the most stunning sterling treasures of the American Gilded Age. This gorgeous example of their style features a lovely body done in elegant openwork throughout, complemented by an exquisite scroll and floral motif applied border and a graceful swing handle. It stands on four applied figural claw feet which feature lattice and floral embellishment on the upper portion. It measures 4 7/8" in diameter, stands 2 1/4", without the handle and 4 3/4" when the handle is raised. It weighs 131 grams or 4 Troy ounces. 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 antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver dish by Durham Silver Co., New York, c.1950. A large and substantial piece, this serving dish features elegant floral relief handles and a gently fluted bowl. It measures 12" in length, 7 3/4" in width and weighs 450 grams or 14.46 Troy ounces. 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.

Nature, form and stunning workmanship come together in these exquisite Aesthetic Period nut dishes, c.1890 by George W. Shiebler and Co. of New York. They are brilliantly detailed and complemented by a lovely gold vermeil interior. They measure 2" in diameter, stand 1" high and weigh a combined 42 grams or 1.35 Troy ounces. 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.

This beautiful sterling baby cup is a unique treasure because of the date inscribed and the applied four leaf clovers. Made by Shreve & Co, of San Francisco prior to the San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906, it was a baptismal gift to "Francis Ryder Hannify" on November 28, 1906, just seven months after the fateful day. Four leaf clovers are a symbol of good luck with Celtic origins. What an appropriate gift for a lucky baby christening. A rare find, enhanced by it′s unique history and aesthetic appeal. It′s inscription reads "Francis Ryder Hannify November 28, 1906." It is expertly crafted, weighs an impressive 125 grams or 4 Troy ounces of sterling, so it is substantial in weight for it′s diminutive size. It stands 2 3/4" height with a diameter of 3", and measures 4" in width across the uppermost portion, which includes the handle. 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 round napkin ring c. 1860. This elegant, engine turned bellied body napkin ring has nicely detailed applied, open work, twisted rope borders. The large, shaped cartouche contains the inscription: Wife. Dimensions: 1 3/4" - 1 1/4", weighs 26 grams. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Pair English silver sauce or gravy boat with oval bodies having shaped rims, leaf-capped scroll handles, each with three feet with shell joins, made George Ibbot having a full set of London Hallmarks for 1762, early George III. Inscribed ′Barnard′s Inn/[family crest]′ and ′Johannes Baines. Arm. Prin./D. D/MDCCCXXII′ (1822). 19.6 oz.T., 5 x 7.5 x 3.75in. Barnard′s Inn is located in Holborn, London. It dates at least to the mid 13th century and is currently the home of Gresham College. The Inn is also mentioned in Charles Dickens′ Great Expectations in chapter 21. Inscribed as described above, the excellent original condition, with no removals, repairs or alterations, makes this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Mexican sterling silver and rose wood gravy ladle by William Spratling Taxco Mexico c.1960. This handsome ladle measures 6 3/4" long. 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 perfume bottle with Lily of the Valley decorations by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1885. This beautiful and unusual perfume bottle measures 3 3/8" long and weighs 22 grams. 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.

Ornate sterling silver ink blotter made in Hanau Germany, c.1890, probably by the firm Wolf and Knell. The touch marks are listed as unidentified on the Silvercollection.it website and as possibly Wolf and Knell on 925-100.com. We are fortunate to have 2 of these blotters. The other blotter has the touchmarks of the Hanau firm of Vereinigte Silberwarenfabriken, formed by the merger of Wolf and Knell with Gebrüder Glasser. The two are identical, save that the blotter listed here is slightly larger, an indication that the Vereinigte blotter is likely a cast copy of the older Wolf & Knell blotter. While this is not positive proof, it is a good indication that the Pseudo marks are those of Wolf & Knell. This interesting blotter has musicians on one side and a lady pouring water from a jug on the other, with all of the participants being surrounded by scroll, floral and foliate decorations. The knob handle has matching ornate scroll, floral and foliate decorations. The blotter is 4 3/4" long, 2 3/4" wide, 3 1/2" tall and weighs a total of 203 grams or 6.5 ozs. Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The leather covered pad under the silver cover has wear. The blotter is perfectly usable and the knob unscrews from the wooden block so that new blotter paper can be installed The soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The Vereinigte Silberwarenfabriken blotter is available for $295

American coin silver grape repousse napkin ring from 1853. This beautiful napkin ring measures 2 3/8" - 1 1/2" and weighs 45 grams or 1.4 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Inscribed AC April 24th 1853, and a later inscription ARC Oct. 17th 1903, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

English sterling silver tea caddy spoon by an unknown maker, c.1800. This Feather Edge pattern tea caddy spoon has a shell form bowl and is 3 2/4" long and weighs 12 grams. it is unmarked, but guaranteed to be as represented. The excellent original condition and crisp details, with no monograms, 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 tea caddy spoon by Francis Powell, London 1824. It is unusual to find unmonogrammed tea cady spoons with no removals. I closely inspected the handle for any sign of a removal and found none. This attractive and highly collectible spoon is 3 1/8" long and weighs 11 grams. The excellent original condition with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, makes this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

English sterling silver tea caddy spoon by Thomas Northcote, London 1792 . This attractive spoon has a period monogram P on the front of the nahdle and is 3 1/4" long and weighs 12 grams. The excellent original condition and crisp details, 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 Spanish American War mustering out prersentation cup for the 2nd Mississippi Regiment in the Empire pattern by William B. Durgin Silversmiths of Durgin New Hampshire, 1898. This ornate two handled cup was presented bt the Captains of the 2nd Mississippi to Captain W. B. Homer (6th Artillery US) on the ocassion of the mustering out of the 2nd Mississippi Regiment at Columbia Tennesse december (20) 1898. The names of all 12 Captains of Companies A through L are engraved in one cartouche, with the presentation to Captain Homer in the other cartouche. This highly desirable cup is 6 7/8" tall, 5 3/8" in diameter, 10 5/8" across the handles and weighs a susstantial 790 grams or 25.4 ozs, Troy. The excellent original condition and 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 Repousse napkin ring by Stieff, Baltimore, c.1910. This beautiful napkin ring measures 1 3/4" - 1 3/8" and weighs 32 grams or 1 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed AVM, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver napkin ring with applied, open work floral and scroll borders, c.1900. It would go well with Gorham′s Buttercup or Cambridge patterns. This darling napkin ring measures 1 3/4" - 1 1/4" and weighs 27 grams or 0.9 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed FMW, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing

American sterling silver napkin ring with beaded borders by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1900. This handsome napkin ring measures 1 7/8" - 1 3/4" and weighs 30 grams or 1 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed S, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Spanish Silver Taste Vin or Wine Tasting Cup from Cordoba, c.1850. The center of the cup has a Charles IV 8 Real silver coin struck in the Mexico City Mint, dated 1797. The ring handle has an indented, shaped thumbpiece and the body has assymetrical fluting and large round dimples. This special Taste Vin is 3 3/4" across the handle, 3" in diameter and weighs a respectable 69 grams or 2.2 ozs. Troy. The excellent original condition and crisp detail, with no monograms, 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 coin silver calling card case likely by Leonard and Wilson of Philadelphia, c.1850. This fabulous case features high relief depictions of the US Capitol building on the front and George Washington′s Tomb at Mt. Vernon. The buildings are surrounded by foliate, floral, shell anbd scroll decorations, all set on a stippled background. Ths top opens, closes and fits properly and the hinge is clean and tight. The front of the top has a period monogram, within a scrolling banner cart5ouche, M.de G . The case is 3 5/8" - 2 1/2" and 3/8" thick, weighing 47 grams or 1.5 ozs. Troy. The excellent original condition and 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 coin silver calling card case likely by Leonard and Wilson of Philadelphia, c.1850. This fabulous case features high relief depictions of the Trinity Cathedral in New York City on the front and and an early view of the Philadelphia Water Works on the back. The buildings are surrounded by foliate, floral, shell anbd scroll decorations, all set on a stippled background. Ths top opens, closes and fits properly and the hinge is clean and tight. The front of the top has a period monogram, within a scrolling banner cart5ouche, M.de G . The case is 3 5/8" - 2 1/2" and 3/8" thick, weighing 54 grams or 1.7 ozs. Troy. The excellent original condition and 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 coin silver oval salver by Lincoln and Foss of Boston, c.1850. This elegant salver has a filed of chased scrollwork, with wear to the chasing and an applied gadroon border. The salver is 9" - 12" and weighs 419 grams or 13.5 ozs. Troy. The very good original condition and 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.

French Taste Vin or Wine Tasting Cup with 18th C. marks and early 19th C re-marks. It was common for surviving examples of early French silver to have later assay marks in addition to the original marks. The marks are slightly rubbed but legible. This scarce and elegant Taste Vin is 4 a/4" across the handle, 3 1/4" in diameter, 1" tall and weighs a substantial 130 grams. It bears the owner′s name M Quadon in early block lettering along the outer rim. The excellent original condition and crisp detail, with removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.