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American sterling silver gilt paper clip with ornate open work top featuring a portrait porcelain plaque of a lady reading, Gorham date marked for 1895. This beautiful clip is 3 1/4" long, 1 3/4" wide and weighs 64 grams or 2.06 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 or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The Spring and hinge are clean and tight, excellent operating condition.

American sterling silver napkin ring by L. H. Markowitz of New York City for the United Stated Military Academy at West Point, New York. This was the West Point Mess napkin ring of Cadet Earl Shuman Gruver, class of 1923. It weighs 50 grams or 1.6 ozs. Troy and is 1 3/4" in diameter and 1 1/4" tall. It has a textured surface. 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 Major General Earl S. Gruver was born in Easton, Pennsylvania in 1898. He was an enlisted man in WWI, securing an appointment to West Point from Pennsylvania after the War. He graduated from the Point in 1923. From 1929 until 1935, General Gruver was a gunnery test officer at Aberdeen Proving Ground and then helped provide Ordnance support for mechanized cavalry at Fort Eustis, Virginia and Fort Knox, Kentucky. He returned to West Point as an instructor in ordnance and gunnery for several years, and then attended the Command and General Staff College, completing the course there in 1938. Several other assignments at Fort Benning and Fort Knox followed, and in 1942 he became the Ordnance Officer for the U.S. Military Mission in Cairo, Egypt. He later was responsible for the depots, shops, and schools which supported the British Eighth Army with U.S. materiel, including the supervision of maintenance on all equipment. Transferred to England late in 1944 as Deputy Ordnance Officer for the Services of Supply Headquarters, he also prepared plans for the invasion of Europe as Chief of the Planning Division, Ordnance Section. He was Chief of the Industrial Activities Division in the Office of the Under Secretary of War from 1945 to 1946, and then served in Panama as Ordnance Officer, Panama Canal Department, and later as Ordnance Officer, U.S. Army Caribbean. General Gruver retired in 1955, and died in 1963.

Large ornate first standard 934 sterling silver sugar shakers with open work floral finials, c.1890. The date marks are on the sleeve of the lad and are rubbed These beautiful large shakers are each 9 5/8" tall and weigh a total of 988 grams or 32 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 salt and pepper shakers in a Repousse pattern by Durgin, c.1885. These beautiful shakers are 2 1/4" tall, 1 3/4" in diameter and weigh a total of 92 grams or 3 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 address book binder by Mauser c. 1890, with the inside of the address book being professionally redone to fit the Louis Vuitton address book. It even has a sleeve pocket on the inside of the back cover. The intricate, open work silver cover by Mauser features over a dozen cupids holding flowers in the clouds. Modeled after The Swarm of Cupids painting by the French artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard, the ornate cover has a larger blank reserve in he center and a baluster border. This handsome beautiful address book is 9 1/4" long and 5 3/4" wide. 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 dresser jar in the Repousse pattern by S. Kirk & Son Inc. 1925. This beautiful jar is 4" in diameter, 2 3/4" tall and weighs 201 grams or 6.5 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 oval dresser box in a Rose and Scroll pattern by Gorham Silversmiths, 1890s. This beautiful box is 5 3/8" long, 3 3/8" wide and weighs 178 grams or 5.7 ozs Troy. Monogrammed EEO in an ornate period script. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver ice spoon or ladle in the Medallion pattern by Gorham Silversmiths, Patent 1864, Retailed by Geo C Shreve. of San Francisco. This rare ice server is 10 5/8" long and weighs 99 grams or 3.2 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed S in an ornate period script on the back of the handle, 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 sterling silver pastry server in the Wave Edge pattern with a pierced, gilt blade by Tiffany & Co. Patent 1884, Block M mark. This handsome server is 11" long and weighs 139 grams or 4.5 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 or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver tea strainer with floral and figural decorations, playing cupids and birds, Marshal Fields, c.1900s. This beautiful tea strainer is 5 7/8" long, 3 3/4" wide and weighs 87 grams or 2.8 ozs Troy. Monogrammed WW. 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 large serving tongs in a Beaded pattern by Bailey & Co, Philadelphia, Pa, c.1860s. The bowl has an intricate open work scroll, foliate and floral design and the large claw is nicely detailed. These handsome tongs are 9 5/8" long and weigh a total of 150 grams or 4.8 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 coin silver ball footed napkin ring with applied Rosette borders and a Palmette engraved body with a scroll cartouche containing the inscription: SL Aug 12TH 1875. This handsome napkin ring is 1 13/16" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall, 2"+ tall when resting on its four ball feet and weighs a respectable 47 grams or 1.5 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.

American Arts and Crafts hand made hand hammered sandwich or asparagus tongs in the Swedish Modern pattern by Allan Adler Silversmiths of Los Angeles, c.1960. These special hand made tongs are 7 3/4" long, with flat bowls 2 3/4" wide and 2 1/2" long. The tongs weigh 181 grams or 5.8 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.

Indian coin silver figural, Architectural landscape napkin ring, c.1900. This beautiful napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter 1 1/4" tall and weighs 32 grams or 1.05 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.

Continental sterling silver ornate basket with a fixed cast floral handle attached to the body with cherubs. There is a partially rubbd amrk under the base. The ornate, open work ornate scroll and shell body sits on a conforming spread foot. Weighing 138 grams or 4.4 ozs. Troy, this special basket is 5" tall, 5 1/2" long and 3 1/2" wide. 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.

Arts and crafts sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, blue green enamel decorations, Old Newbury Crafters, c.1970. These handsome shakers are 2 1/4" and 2 3/4" tall, 1 3/4" in diameter and weigh a total of 173 grams or 5.6 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.

It may be true that what happens in Vegas satay in Vegas, but there are exceptions, upon returning home from our last trip, this appeared in our luggage. This elegant bikini top is made out of sterling silver beads: small beads are 10 mm, large beads are 11 1/2 mm in diameter, total weight 813g or 26.1 ozs Troy.

English sterling silver 18th Century meat skewer by Thomas Northcote, with a full set of London Hallmarks for 1786. This elegant and useful George III skewer has a nicely done Lion′s Head erased Crest over the inscribed family name: Morris and is 11 1/4" long, weighing 92 grams or 3 ozs. Troy. Crested 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 Arts & Crafts sterling silver hammered oval napkin ring by Randahl, Chicago, c.1930. This handsome napkin ring is 3 1/4" long, 7/8" wide, 3/4" tall and weighs 35 grams or 1.12 ozs Troy. Applied monograms W or M. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver meat skewer by Samuel Godbehere, Edward Wigan and James Boult, with a full set of London Hallmarks for 1803. This elegant and useful George III skewer has a nicely done Armed Fist grasping a Crescent Crest and is 13" long, weighing 96 grams or 3.1 ozs. Troy. 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.

Scottish sterling silver stuffing spoon by William Marshall having a full set of Edinburgh Hallmarks for 1804 and the Anderson family crest surmounted by the Latin motto: Pro Bello Vel Pace or Prepared for War and Peace. We have a pair of these available. The price is for one spoon. Each spoon has the same Crest and Monogram and the same Y Date mark for 1804. The crest, which depicts an upright sword surrounded by a Laurel wreath, is above an ornate, period monogram: TAA. This handsome, useful and important legacy of the Anderson family is 12" long and weighs 98 grams or 3.2 ozs. Troy. Inscribed, monogrammed and 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.

English Stuffing spoon in a Feather Edge pattern by Frederick Elkington, having a full set of Birmingham Hallmarks for 1873. This heavy, useful and attractive spoon has a Badger family crest and is 12 7/8" long, weighing 191 grams or 6.1 ozs. Troy. 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.

We carry a wide variety of Hagerty silver care products and have their full line available. Please don′t hesitate to inquire about Hagerty products. We will list each product individually and here show the products we carry. We use Hagerty′s exclusively in caring for our silver and recommend their products as the best way to care for your silver. Hagerty products are endorsed and certified Kosher by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. Maintaining the Patina of Silver

Hagerty′s silver dip, 500 ml or 16.9 fl ozs. Perfect for cleaning your flatware, as it includes a dipping basket. Do not leave immersed for more than a few minutes. The instructions state 10 seconds, which is long enough for most needs. Stubborn stains may take longer. This product also works very well for gold and gold plated or washed items, as it will not wear the gold. Use protective gloves and a sponge soaked in the dip to work stubborn stains without affecting the finish. Also available in larger sizes. Ships FEDEX Ground

Maintaining the Patina of Silver

Hagerty Silver Protection Strips The number one cause of tarnish is airborne sulfur. After polishing, protect your precious silver from tarnish even longer by using Hagerty Silver Protection Strips – a safe method for absorbing airborne sulfur before it reaches your beautiful silver. 8 strips per pack Maintaining the Patina of Silver

Hagerty Horsehair Silver Brush Polishing silver is easy to do when you use the proper tools. The Hagerty Horse Hair Silver Brush is recommended by leading silversmiths for quick, gentle cleaning and polishing of intricately patterned fine and heirloom silver. HOW TO USE: Apply a liberal amount of Hagerty Silversmiths’ Polish and brush on to silver in a circular pattern. Easily reach small crevices with the soft bristles. Hagerty products are endorsed and certified Kosher by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America Maintaining the Patina of Silver

Hagerty Silversmiths′ Gloves Never polish silver agian the conventional way! Specially treated gloves are the convenient way to regularly remove invisible, light tarnish from your silver while replenishing tarnish prevention and maintaining your silver’s patina. Hands stay dry and unsoiled. Made of heavy-gauge terry cloth, these five-fingered gloves are capable of withstanding scores of launderings. Gloves are specially treated with Hagerty Dry Silver Polish and contain R-22, the world’s longest lasting, patented tarnish preventive agent. Hagerty Dry Silver Polish sold separately. WHAT TO CLEAN: This polish is formulated to clean sterling, silverplate, and gold. Safe on 24k gold, this extra mild polish does not contain harsh abrasives. HOW TO USE: Simply wipe light tarnish away with these specially treated gloves. Use Hagerty Dry Silver Polish after washing or as needed to restore gloves to their original cleaning properties. The gloves can also be used with Hagerty′s spray polish. Maintaining the Patina of Silver

Hagerty Silversmiths′ Spray Polish This superb polishing spray can be used conveniently at the display case. The enhanced formula works to maintain your silver’s patina while guarding against tarnish for months, leaving a lustrous "showroom shine” on your finest pieces. Contains R-22, the world’s longest lasting, patented tarnish preventive agent. WHAT TO CLEAN: Formulated for silver, silverplate, and gold. Ideal for cleaning display silver, items with porous materials that cannot be rinsed, and pieces with intricate pattern work. HOW TO USE: Simply spray your finest silver and buff tarnish away without the hassle of rinsing. Keep silver sparkling longer by dusting regularly with Hagerty Silversmiths’ Gloves. Use with a cotton swab for hard to get spots. It also works very well with a buffing wheel. Maintaining the Patina of Silver Available in 8 oz and 14.5 oz size. Recommend for outdoor use or with proper ventilation. This is the best silver cleaner we have ever used. Add $5 for the larger size.

Hagerty Silver Foam 8 oz. The most convenient method for cleaning frequently used silver items. With powerful foaming action, this mild polish quickly lifts away food residue, removes light tarnish, and maintains the patina of your finest pieces. WHAT TO CLEAN: This polish is formulated to clean sterling, silverplate, and gold. Safe on 24k gold, this extra mild polish does not contain harsh abrasives. HOW TO USE: Using a sponge, apply Hagerty Silver Foam and wash thoroughly in warm water. Rinse and buff to a luster with a soft, dry cloth. Keep silver sparkling longer by treating it with a tarnish preventative such as Hagerty Silversmiths′ Polish and then dusting regularly with Hagerty Silversmiths′ Gloves. Maintaining the Patina of Silver Hagerty products are endorsed and certified Kosher by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America Also available in a 4 oz size for $5