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American sterling silver open work stylized Fleur-de-Lis beaded border tea ball, c.1900. This interesting tea ball is 1 3/4" in diameter and weighs 33 grams or 1.1 ozs. Troy. There is some wear to spots on the beading, otherwise: 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.

English sterling silver 6 dessert spoons in the Rose pattern by Elizabeth Eaton having a full set of London Hallmarks for 1848. Each of these fabulous and historically significant spoons has a double struck handle and a double shell back stamped bowl with a scalloped edge and a gilt fluted interior. Weighing a total of 409 grams or 13.2 ozs. Troy, each of these spoons is 7 1/8" long and has a rampant Unicorn holding a diamond Crest on the back of the handle. All of the marks are clear and well struck and match, with the Crests all being nicely engraved and clear. Elizabeth Eaton was a prominent Silversmith in her own right, as she worked with her husband up until his death in 1845, then carrying on as the sole proprietor until 1858, when she took her son as a partner. The business was sold to Henry Holland and Sons in 1864. 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. Whether you collect the work of Women Silversmiths or just want 6 wonderful dessert spoons, these are right for you, with no disappointments, guaranteed.

French 1st Standard 950 sterling silver figural Dolphin candle stand, c.1820. This incredible little gem was likely part of a desk set. The square base is supported by 4 ball feet and has a circular raised platform with a leaf border on which rest three dolphin supports for the candle cup which has an egg and dart bordered base and a Gadroon collar and drip pan. The edge of the base has the medium guarantee mark and the newly introduced Bigornes mark of a fly on the reverse side of the guarantee mark. The partially struck maker′s mark G is on the opposite side of the Bigornes mark. The Mark for 950 silver, used from 1819 to 1838, is on the neck of the candle cup. There are two tiny shaped marks , one on the base and one on the neck of the candle cup that we cannot identify. Weighing 61 grams or 1.9 ozs. Troy, this special candle stand is 2 1/2" square at the base and 2 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 coin silver footed beaker or cup by Gale Wood and Hughes of New York City, c.1840. This handsome beaker has the family name inscription: Gindrat and applied beaded borders on the rim and circular foot. Weighing 126 grams or 4.1 ozs. Troy, this handsome cup is 4 5/8" tall, 3 3/8" in diameter at the rim and 2 3/4" diameter at the base. 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 Arts and Crafts set of serving pieces in a Crown pattern by Gunnar Andersen, c.1945. Andersen designed the Karen pattern which was adopted by Old Newbury Crafters. Andersen died c.1950 and lived in the Chicago area. Little else is known about him, but the originality and quality of his work as a silversmith speaks for itself. The set consists of 6 serving pieces:

• Gravy Ladle 7" 68 grams
• Serving Fork 8 3/4" 60 grams
• Serving Spoons 2 8 1/2" 60 grams each
• Serving Spoon 9 3/4" 101 grams
• Slotted Serving Spoon 9 3/4" 99 grams
• Total weight 452 grams or 14.5 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. We found a record of a Gunnar Andersen who was: b. 16 Mar 1894, Kragero, Telemark, Norway; d. 19 Mar 1949, Holland, MI, USA; m. MARTHA CARRIE; b. 1900; d. Jun 1979. At present, we cannot ascertain if this is the Silversmith, although the dates and place coincide.

American sterling silver Aesthetic Smiling Devil Mask and Belleflower salt and pepper shakers by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1891. Each of these wonderful figural shakers has three smiling Devil Masks, with the Devil′s horns supporting garland wreaths of Belleflowers with central Pansy blossoms. One of the masks has a beard, the other two seem to be more feminine. The bottom third of the body has Aesthetic, repeating, swirling fluted designs emanating from a circular, spread foot base. 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. Make sure to see the matching mustard pot. CLICK HERE to see the mustard pot.

American coin silver napkin ring by Wood & Hughes, c.1870. This handsome napkin ring measures 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 23 grams. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed A in an ornate period script, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English 18th Century sterling silver teapot stand by Henry Chawner, with a full set of London Hallmarks for 1795. This simply elegant stand has an applied triple lined border and scroll feel with a =n ornate, period script monogram TW. Weighing 126 grams or 4.1 ozs. Troy, this special stand is 7" long, 5" wide and 7/8" 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 sterling silver Aesthetic engraved butter pats by George C. Shreve and Co. of San Francisco, c.1885. Each has the distinctive Bee mark used by George C. Shreve on silver made by him in San Francisco. Each of these wonderfully engraved, bright cut, rounded corner triangular butter pats has different animals, including an owl, a bat, a parrot, 7 different birds, a bee and a dragonfly engraved in the center of the pat, with floral, foliate, architectural, insect and the moon and stars on the corners. The original gilded finish is in excellent condition. Each is 3 1/4" wide and the dozen weigh a total of 308 grams or 9.9 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.

Mexican sterling silver and turned hardwood classical styled wine coasters with applied Gadroon rims, pair, by Tane of Mexico City, c.1960, with the eagle mark#71 Each of these heavy and impressive coasters is 6 1/4" in diameter (outer). 4 1/4" in diameter (inner, 1 1/2" tall and the pair weigh 567 grams or 18.2 ozs. Troy. Approximate silver weight is 12 ozs. Troy, although wood weight estimates are not a strong point with us. The silver is of heavy gauge. The bottoms do not have felt covers. We could add either green or black felt if desired. 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 the pair.

American coin silver pie or pastry server in the beaded pattern having an ornately engraved blade with floral and fruit decorations, c.1850. This especially attractive server comes in its original presentation box. The box has some wear to the surface, but the interior is in good condition, with the hinges being tight and both clasps being present. The box opens and closes properly and the server fits well into its shaped burgundy velvet lined recess. Weighing 78 grams or 2.5 ozs. this ornately decorated server is 9" long, with a blade 3+" wide. The box is 9 7/8" long and 3 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 coin silver pair of Architectural salt cellars by S. Kirk And Son, c.1840. The marks are partially rubbed, but the SAMl KIRK mark can be identified, darting these salts to 1832 - 1846, likely closer to 1830. This handsome oval salt cellars measure 3 1/4" long, 2 5/8" wide, 1 1/2" tall and the pair weigh a total of 190 grams or 6.1 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. The price is for the pair.

American coin silver, 900/1000 Medallion goblet by Wood And Hughes of New York City, c.1865. This extraordinary goblet features an applied high relief helmeted Greek warrior medallion on one side of the body and a blank reserve on the other. Both are surrounded by floral Repousse chased and engraved foliate designs, flanked by two Acanthus and lion head, C scroll, cast handles. The tapered body sits upon a circular collared base supported by three cast, open work scroll and acanthus leaf supports sitting on a ball collared flared circular base. Both the base and the inner rim have ornate die rolled borders. The interior of the cup is gilt. Dimensions: 8 5/8" tall, 6" across the handles, 3 1/4" in diameter and weight of 444 grams or 14.3 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 floral beaded Repousse napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1888. This attractive and nicely detailed napkin ring has an ornate, period script monogram: DMA and is 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 18 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 coin silver napkin ring by Wood and Hughes, c.1880. This beautiful napkin ring has an embossed egg and dart borders, milled rims and Aesthetic engravings on each side of a rectangular cartouche containing a period monogram TG. Dimensions: 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 5/8" tall and weighs 34 grams or 1.1 ozs Troy. 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 have a matching napkin ring, monogrammed EEG, code n1189

American coin silver engraved floral napkin ring by Towle Silversmiths, c.1875. This attractive napkin ring has engraved floral and foliate designs and wide milled rims. Weighing 24 grams, the napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter and 1 1/2" 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.

Continental 800 standard silver figural swan mustard pot with a cobalt glass liner, probably from Hanau, Germany, c.1860. This wonderful mustard pot has an open work leaf frame having a hinged lid with a swan finial, sitting on three cast swans mounted to a spread foot circular base. The fancy, square, C shaped handle has a large Belleflower thumbpiece. The underside of the base is marked as pictured. There is a conforming, unmarked mustard spoon with a swan finial. With a silver weight of 180 grams or 5.6 ozs, this stunning mustard pot is 6" tall, 3 1/4" in diameter and 4 1/2" across the handle. There is a well done, old repair to the lid at the hinge. 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 napkin ring with an applied leaf boarder, c.1920. This handsome napkin ring measure 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 26 grams. 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 child′s cup by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1890. This beautiful Aesthetic style cup measures 3 3/8" tall, 4" across the handle, 2 5/8" in diameter and weighs 157 grams or 5 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, inscribed on the bottom of thecup: To Geneva from Grandma Christmas, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver Aesthetic serving bowl by the Whiting division of Gorham Silversmiths, c.1880. This exquisite bowl has Repousse shell, scroll and floral designs on its body and an applied garland of flowing foliate and floral decorations on the scalloped rim. The bowl is marked at a 2 pint capacity, is 7" in diameter, 2 1/4" tall and weighs 230 grams or 7.4 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 Art Deco sterling silver 3 pcs salad serving set cosisting of: salad serving fork, salad serving spoon, salad serving bowl, made by Tiffany & Co for New York′s World′s Fair and named "Exposition" pattern, also kniwn as "Tomato" pattern, c.1939. This handsome set measures: salad set 9 3/4" long, salad bowl 9 1/4" in diameter and 3 1/2" deep, total silver weight is 1075 grams or 34 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 figural large sauce boat by Whiting, c.1875. This spectacular boat features a trumpeter wearing a foxhead cap and riding the horn shaped handle while holding the reins of the boat. The original gilt interior has a matte finish and the large leaf shaped bowl sits on a large oval pedestal, this beautiful boat measures 13 1/4" long, 6" wide and weighs 510 grams or 16.4 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 sterling silver figural tea ball by the Webster Company, c.1910. This striking tea ball features faces of the North Wind and Belleflowers and is 1 1/2" in diameter and weighs 18 grams. 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 napkin ring, c.1880. This beautiful napkin ring with floral engravings measures 1 5/8" in diameter, 1" tall and weighs 22 grams. 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 napkin ring by Wood and Hughes, c.1880. This beautiful napkin ring has an embossed egg and dart borders, milled rims and Aesthetic engravings on each side of a rectangular cartouche containing a period monogram EGG. Dimensions: 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 5/8" tall and weighs 34 grams or 1.1 ozs Troy. 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 have a matching napkin ring, monogrammed TG, code n1200

American sterling silver napkin ring with applied grape leaf and grape borders, Shreve & Co, c.1900. This beautiful napkin ring measures 2" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 35 grams or 1.2 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, inscribed Walter, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

833 standard silver and Mahogany open work floral and scroll tray, c.1920. This beauty is a little hard to pin down as to its origin, as it is only marked SILVER and 833. The only two countries of which we are aware of using the 833 standard are The Netherlands and Portugal. It seems reasonable that this lovely tray was made in one of their colonial possessions to the standard of the Colonial power. Our best guess would be The Netherlands, as the piece has a Dutch look to it and the Mahogany would have been readily available in Indonesia. The wood has an unusual raised grain and is quite attractive. Weighing, wood and silver, 229 grams, this special dresser, vanity or small serving oval tray is 9 3/4" long and 6 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.

Continental 800 - 850 standard silver engraved snuff box having foliate top and bottom borders with the lid having ornate floral engraving. The sides of the box have engraved borders, c.1780 - 1820. Weighing 41 grams or 1.3 ozs. Troy, this lovely box has a clean tight hinge and is 2 1/4" long, 1 5/8" wide and 5/8" deep. It is unmarked, but guaranteed to be as represented. The silver has no splits and the lid opens and closes properly. 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 napkin ring by Shreve and Company of San Francisco, California with applied bands of high relief Roses, monogrammed A.M.K. in ornate, period script, c.1900. Weighing 38 grams or 1.2 ozs. Troy, this ornate napkin ring is 2" in diameter and 1 1/4" tall. 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.