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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.

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.

American coin silver Arabesque style napkin ring, c.1870. This large, attractive napkin ring has bands of Arabesque floral, scroll and foliate decoration and a period monogram HC. Weighing 50 grams, this special napkin ring is unmarked, but guaranteed to be as represented and is 1 7/8" in diameter and 2" 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.

English sterling silver child′s or baby bowl in an Indian Colonial influenced Repousse design with all 12 signs of the Zodiac surrounded by bands of foliate decorations by Henry J. Lias and Son, with a full set of London Hallmarks for 1874. This wonderfully different bowl is 4" in diameter, 3" tall and weighs 159 grams or 5.1 ozs. Troy. The bowl is usable, with a clean interior. 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 Cherub goblets, pair, by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1874. These fabulous goblets each have gilt, applied die rolled bands of sea life motif Cherub figures on a matte finished, bright cut engraved backgrounds. The large, bellied bodies sit on flared pedestal bases, each being 5 5/8" tall, 3 5/8" in diameter, 3 1/8" in diameter at the base, and the pair weigh a total of 517 grams or 16.6 ozs. Troy. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The interior of each goblet retains its original gilding. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Each is clearly marked, under the body, STERLING,the G date mark for 1874, with the Gorham Lion Anchor G mark, and the pattern number 825. The underside of each pedestal has an unusual Baily & Co. script retailer′s mark.

A most unusual sterling silver oblong taste vin having a spouted bowl with a 1757 George II sixpence coin inset and a reverse C scroll cast handle. We thought it might be a bleeding bowl because of its size, but any bleeding bowl we have seen has a plain interior. The interior of this piece has Repousse foliate and berry decorations done from the outside in, the opposite of the way most bowls are decorated. The spout appears to have been added latter, though certainly not recently. The edge of the bowl has an embossed Altin inscription, partially obscured by the spout, which translates: and protection in the twenty-fourth year of the rule. The bowl sits on a conforming base, with the piece weighing 45 grams or 1.4 ozs. Troy and being 3 7/8" long, spout to handle, 2 1/4" wide and 1" tall. The original interior gilding is slightly worn, as would be expected. 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, or repairs make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver presentation snuff box by Albert Coles of New York City, dated 1874 and inscribed Zum Andenken an (To the Memory of) Joseph & Dinah Stern. The box has the pseudo marks of Coles and is also marked A. C. & Co. and 925. The box could be coin silver, with the 925 being a later mark. This especially attractive snuff box has raised beaded border engraved Rosette corner panels and engraving on its sides. Weighing 71 grams or 2.3 ozs. Troy, the box is 3" long, 1 7/8" wide and 7/8" deep. The interior has its original gilding and the hinge is clean and tight, with the lid opening and closing properly. 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 gilt footed shell bowl by the Whiting Division of Gorham Silversmiths, c.1880 - 1890. This Aesthetic figural bowl has a richly gilt finish and sits on a spread foot circular base. Weighing 124 grams or 4 ozs. Troy, this extraordinary bowl is 7" long, 4 1/8" wide and 1" 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.

Mexican sterling silver Owl pin or brooch with large Amethyst eyes by William Spratling, c.1940. This exquisite brooch is 2 1/4" tall, 1 3/4" ear to ear and weighs 45 grams or 1.4 ozs. Troy. The pin and clasp are original and in good working order. The marks are c.1940 and are clear, well struck and guaranteed authentic. 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 Repousse Violet blossom and leaf round, eight lobed serving bowl by Simons Brothers of Philadelphia, c.1900. This delightful bowl is 7" in diameter, 1 1/2" deep and weighs 127 grams or 4.1 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.

American sterling silver serving bowl having high relief applied Wild Rose flowers and open work vines with fabulous detail, c.1900. This ornate, oval bowl is 10 1/2" long 8 1/4" wide, 2" deep and weighs 360 grams or 11.6 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.

English sterling silver Cupid pill box with a full set of London Hallmarks for 1994, maker′s mark Dp. This darling, diminutive pill box is 1" square, 3/8" deep and weighs all of 9 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 acid etched floral child′s or baby cup by International Silversmiths, c.1910. This delightful Arts and Crafts style cup has allover floral acid etched decorations and is 3 1/4" tall, 3" in diameter, 4" across the handle and weighs 120 grams or 3.9 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.

American sterling silver napkin ring having wide bands of floral Repousse work on a tapered cylindrical body by the National Silver Company, c.1900. This elegant napkin ring is 2" in diameter, 1 5/8" tall and weighs 26 grams. It has a richly gilt interior. 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 Aesthetic napkin ring having foliate engravings surrounding a central inscription: A. L. Chapman Class of ′82. This interestingly attractive napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 44 grams or 1.4 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 coin silver napkin ring with bands of engine turning, pebbled rims and a blank scroll bordered central cartouche, c.1860. Weighing 23 grams, this attractive napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter and 1 3/8" 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 Repousse napkin ring set on a stippled background with a large scroll bordered central cartouche containing an ornate, period script monogram: CS. Weighing 20 grams, this attractive napkin ring is 2" in diameter and 1 1/2" 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.

American sterling silver Day Lily Art Nouveau napkin ring, c.1900. Unmarked as to content or maker, it is guaranteed to be as represented and has applied borders of high relief Day Lilies with a central period inscription: Father. 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 Aesthetic napkin ring in the Bird pattern by Johann Rudolph Wendt of New York City, Patent 1865, dated 1872 and monogrammed, in an applied shield: JRT. This fabulous napkin ring has Rose Palmette and Belleflower banded rims with lower bead and dart borders. The central band of bird and floral decoration ha beaded borders. Weighing 54 grams or 1.7 ozs. Troy, this special napkin ring is 1 13/16" in diameter and 1 3/4" tall. Monogrammed 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. We have the mate to this special napkin ring, inscribed: Theodore, item n1134

American coin silver Aesthetic napkin ring in the Bird pattern by Johann Rudolph Wendt of New York City, Patent 1865, inscribed in an applied shield: Theodore. This fabulous napkin ring has Rose Palmette and Belleflower banded rims with lower bead and dart borders. The central band of bird and floral decoration ha beaded borders. Weighing 40 grams or 1.3 ozs. Troy, this special napkin ring is 1 13/16" in diameter and 1 1/2" 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. We have the mate to this special napkin ring, inscribed: 1872 and monogrammed: JRT, item n1133

American sterling silver floral Repousse napkin ring, c,1900. This lovely napkin ring has four Repousse floral panels separated by Swirling scroll bordered blank cartouches. The double wall construction is in excellent condition, with only a minor dent on the inside of the ring which is not visible from the outside. Weighing 20 grams, this Art Nouveau beauty is 2" in diameter and 1 5/8" 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.

English sterling silver ornate napkin rings pair by William Comyns and Sons with a full set of London Hallmarks for 1900. Each of these marvelous napkin rings has applied beaded borders enclosing Victorian Babies, one playing the drums and the other reaching for the flowers. The ring is covered with Repousse floral, shell and scroll decorations and has an asymmetrical shield shaped blank cartouche. Weighing a total of 72 grams or 2.3 ozs. Troy, each napkin ring is 2" 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, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The price is for the pair.

American coin silver Aesthetic style napkin ring by Wood and Hughes Silversmiths, c.1870. This elegant napkin ring has applied die rolled borders of Palmette and dart decorations and an Ivy and scroll engraved body. Weighing 31 grams, it has a period script monogram: HB, is 1 3/4" in diameter and 1 1/4" 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 style napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1880 and inscribed Marie. This elegant napkin ring has geometric and fern engravings and is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 3/4" tall and weighs 35 grams or 1.1 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 sterling silver large Pond Lily napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1890. This ornate napkin ring features wide borders of applied Pond Lilies and is marked B209. Weighing a substantial 48 grams or 1.5 ozs. Troy, the napkin ring is 2" in diameter, 1 7/8" tall and is inscribed, in ornate, period script Addie. 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 napkin ring with applied Palmette borders and no monograms by the Roger Williams Silver Company. c.1900. This elegant napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 35 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, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver Aesthetic style child′s cup or mug by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1878. This attractive cup has a body with Aesthetic geometric, foliate and bamboo engravings and a lower band of embossed Ivy vine decorations set on a stippled background with key work borders. The large, banded C shaped handle is in excellent condition. The front of the body has a diagonal inscription: Billie. Weighing 185 grams or 6 ozs. Troy, this special mug is 3 1/2" tall, 2 15/16" in diameter and 4 3/8" 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 sterling silver and ebony serving fork in the Town and Country pattern by Allan Adler of Los Angeles, California, c.1950. This special serving fork is 10 3/4" long and weighs 88 grams or 2.8 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.

Danish sterling silver open salt dishes and matching spoons ,six sets, by Georg Jensen of Copenhagen, Denmark, c.1950. Each of these delightful dishes, pattern 667B, is 2" in diameter and 2 7/8" across the handle. The pattern 110 spoon is 1 1/4", with the total weight of the six dishes and six spoons being 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. Offered elsewhere for $250 each, our price of $191.66 each is as special as the salt dishes themselves.