Archived Products

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.

Late Colonial or Early Federal coin silver soup ladle, unmarked, c.1770-1790. This elegant ladle is 14 1/2" long and weighs 175 grams or 5.6 ozs Troy. Monogrammed ES in an ornate period script. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American Federal coin silver soup ladle by Robert Evans, Massachusetts, 1788-1810. This elegant soup ladle is 13" long and weighs 190 grams or 6.1 ozs Troy. Inscribed Littlehale. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American Federal coin silver soup ladle by James Hansell Philadelphia, PA. c.1825. This elegant soup ladle is 13 1/2" long and weighs 168 grams or 5.4 ozs Troy. Monogrammed WC in an ornate period script. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American Federal coin silver soup ladle by Samuel Kirk, Baltimore, assay date marked c.1837. This elegant soup ladle is 12 1/2" long and weighs 132 grams or 4.2 ozs Troy. Monogrammed B in an ornate period script. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American Federal coin silver soup ladle by W Mitchel, Boston MA, c.1820. This handsome ladle is 13 1/8" long and weighs 243 grams or 7.8 ozs Troy. Monogrammed EHR in an ornate period script. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Indian Colonial sterling silver figural owl shaker with cut Ruby eyes, c.1900. We call this Indian Colonial due to its style, as it bears no markings. It has been carefully tested for its silver content. The breast and back of the owl have nicely chased and engraved foliate decorations. with the wings having realistic detail. The eyes seem to be natural rubies of good quality. Weighing 71 grams or 2.3 ozs. Troy, this wise old bird stands 3 1/4" tall. 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 copper and applied sterling silver square Aesthetic Japanesque tray by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1883. This most unusual 10" square tray has an applied, flat chased silver scene of three Japanese men playing a board game while another man, pretending to be reading a book, looks on. There is also an applied silver rat crawling towards the gamesmen. In the upper right corner of the tray are two inserted high relief, oval silver medallions of roosters and doves in floral settings with butterflies and spiders. The ground of the tray is engraved with a board floor under the game table and a grass foreground and mountain scenery and birds in the background. The upper left corner of the tray is monogrammed in ornate, Japanesque script: CGH. This special tray is 10" square and weighs 962 grams and has a very nice old medium brown patina that is even overall. The tray is 5/8" deep and has crimped corners. 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.

Large Spanish Colonial Serving Spoon with beautiful floral embossed and engraved decorations on the handle, c.1840. This handsome, hammered, hand made spoon is 16" long and weighs 312 grams or 10 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American coin silver teaspoon in the Pacific pattern by Schulz and Fischer of San Francisco, c.1870 and retailed by M. M. Frederick of Virginia City, Nevada. This attractive and useful teaspoon was made from Comstock Lode silver. Weighing 17 grams, this special teaspoon is 6" long. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.