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American coin silver calling card case, c.1850 likely made by Leonard & Wilson of Philadelphia. This elegant case features high relief Repousse decorations on both sides. One side has a Goddess in the clouds feeding a raven from her bowl. The other side shows Trinity Cathedral in New York City. Both sides of the case have floral scroll and shell decorations. The hinge is clean and tight, with the top closing and fitting properly. There is a 3 1/2" long chain and ring attached to both sides of the body of the case. The case measures 3 1/2" tall, 2 1/2" wide and weighs 48 grams or 1.5 ozs. Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The 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 one side and Trinity Cathedral in New York City on the other. The buildings are surrounded by foliate, floral, shell and scroll decorations, all set on a stippled background. Ths top opens, closes and fits properly and the hinge is clean and tight. There is a 10" chain on either side of the body. The case is 3 1/2" tall, 2 1/2" and 1/2" thick, weighing 60 grams or 1.9 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 napkin ring with alternating engraved border oval panels of embossed floral and geometric decorations and applied beaded rims, monogrammed: E with a small 9 below, c.1850. This unusual, early coin silver napkin ring is 2" in diameter, 1 1/8" tall and weighs 26 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 sterling silver serving bowl in a Four Leaf Clover and Blossom pattern, c.1900. This unusual and attractive bowl has an open work, applied, nicely detailed border of Four Leaf Clovers and Clover Blossoms and is 7 1/8" in diameter and weighs 164 grams or 5.3 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. We have a matching napkin ring, item number n993.

American sterling silver (coin silver period) berry or casserole serving spoon in a Gothic engraved pattern by William Gale and Son of New York City, c.1860. This wonderfully ornate large server has a shaped, engraved twist handle and a fluted, scalloped edge gilt shell bowl. The front of the handle is monogrammed, in ornate period script: ACB. Weighing 48 grams or 1.5 ozs. Troy, this special server is 8 3/4" long. 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. We have a matching Pastry Server or Pie Knife item number wb3273

American sterling silver Arts and Crafts pie or pastry server in the Faneuil pattern by Tiffany and Company Silversmiths, c.1910. This large, handsome server has the script m mark, a serrated edge, is 11 1/4" long and weighs 146 grams or 4.7 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 $495, our price of $395 is as special as the piece itself.

American coin silver cream pitcher by Bailey and Company of Philadelphia, c.1865. This elegant classically styled, heavy pitcher has applied beaded rims on the top and oval pedestal base and is 6 3/8" tall, 4 3/4" across the handle and weighs 151 grams or 4.9 ozs. Troy. The base is 2 5/8′ - 2 3/8". The acanthus leaf, strap handle adds to the appeal of this most appealing and useful pitcher. 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 mug or cup with applied beaded borders and a rasised circular base by William Adams of New York City, c.1840. This special cup is inscribed, in period script: My Husband and has a reverse C scroll handle. Weighing 150 grams or 4.9 ozs. Troy, this delightful cup is 3" tall, 3 1/2" in diameter and 4 3/4" 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 strawberry ? forks 6 in the Trajan pattern, c.1892. These forks are like none we have ever seen and, in spite of our best research efforts, we cannot find the form in this or any other Reed and Barton pattern. The form of the tines and pierced bowl is that of a cake fork, but the length, 4 7/8", is the size of a berry fork. They would certainly work well as berry forks, but likely were originally intended for another function. Whatever their original function, these forks are really special. Each of these ornate, floral forks is 4 7/8" long, has a gilt pierced bowl and tines and the 6 weigh a total of 80 grams or 2.6 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.

American sterling silver mustard pot by William B. Durgin Silversmiths, c.1890. This lovely open work pot has a body with repeating design of Rosettes and X cut outs on sitting on a beaded border base supported by three paw feet. The domed top has an urn finial and the hinge is clean and tight. Weighing (silver) 59 grams, this delightful pot is 2" in diameter, 3" across the handle and 3" tall. The cobalt glass liner fits well and is chip and crack free. 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 Sheraton style syrup pitcher, c.1910. This lovely pitcher is unmarked as to the maker, likely as a result of a request from the retailer who wished to claim it as his own. Decorated on the fluted, tapered body with engraved wreath, foliate and floral swags supported by a spread cut corner square base and a reverse C scroll handle with an Acanthus leaf thumbpiece, it has a domed, scroll engraved lid with a pomegranate finial. Weighing a substantial 257 grams or 8.3 ozs. Troy, this special pitcher is 3" in diameter, 7 1/4" tall and 5" handle to spout. It has a subtle, period monogram, just under one of the wreaths: HBM. 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 large basket by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1907. This beautiful basket with a swing handle, open work decorations and applied scroll and shell boarder sits on an elegant ornate foot. Dimensions: 12 1/4" long, 9 1/2" wide, 9" tall, 3 1/2" deep and weighs a substantial 740 grams or 23.8 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.

American coin silver pastry server retailed by Ball Black and Co. of New York City, likely made by J. R. Wendt, c.1860. This ornate and finely detailed server has an engraved, bright cut, shaped twist handle and a rounded, raised edge, engraved rose and shell, bright cut blade and is 9 7/8" long, weighing 66 grams or 2.1 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 (coin silver period) pie knife or pastry server in a Gothic engraved pattern by William Gale and Son of New York City, c.1860. This wonderfully ornate large server has a shaped, engraved twist handle and a shaped, pointed end Gothic engraved blade. The front of the handle is monogrammed, in ornate period script: ACB. Weighing 85 grams or 2.7 ozs. Troy, this special server is 10 7/8" long. 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. We have a matching Berry Spoon item number wb3303

American sterling silver Art Deco fruit bowl with an open work Acanthus leaf circular pedestal base by the Quaker Silver Co. division of Gorham Silversmiths, c.1940. This nicely sized and very attractive footed serving bowl is 9 3/4" in diameter, 4" tall and weighs 548 grams or 17.6 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

Italian sterling silver Oak Leaf dish by Buccellati Silversmiths, late 20th C. Buccellati′s exquisite dishes showcase the beauty and elegance of nature. Handcrafted from sterling silver in the shape of flowers, leaves and shells, they make lovely gifts that will become heirlooms. This lovely oak leaf dish is 5 5/8" long, 3 5/8" wide and weighs 69 grams or 2.2 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 $600, our price of $295 is as special as the piece itself.

American sterling silver child′s cup or mug in a fabulous Aesthetic design by The Whiting Manufacturing Company, c.1875. This special cup has a tapered cylindrical body with 7 lined applied band with square Rosettes and a square C shaped handle with lined bands and concentric circles. Weighing 185 grams or 6 ozs. Troy, this wonderful mug is 3 1/8" in diameter, 4 1/8" across the handle and 3 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

American sterling silver Aesthetic design Sweet Meat dish by the Whiting Manufacturing Company, c.1880. This special dish has allover acid etched flowers on the inside and an unusual scalloped edge, funnel shaped fluted gallery. It′s indescribably beautiful!. Well maybe not so much as the leg lamp in the movie A Christmas Story, Nonetheless, no one could argue that this isn′t one beautiful serving dish. It would also serve well as a dresser tray or even a calling card tray. Weighing 107 grams, this special dish is 7 1/4" long, 4 3/8" wide and 7/8" deep. The back of the dish has an ornate, period monogram: W 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 hand made and hammered double jigger by Porter Blanchard of Calabasas, California, c.1940. This handsome Arts and Crafts style jigger is 4" tall, 1 1/2" in diameter and weighs 66 grams or 2.1 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 keyhole handle Peter Rabbit porringer or baby bowl by the Webster Company, c.1940. This attractive and useful porringer has allover school days scenes of Peter Rabbit, starting with his mom getting him ready for school, his journey to school, his late arrival, his run in with the teacher and his sitting on the punishment stool wearing the Dunce Cap. This special porringer is 4" in diameter, 5 1/2" across the handle, 1 1/2" deep and weighs 79 grams or 2.5 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 double jigger in an Art Moderne design by Allan Adler of Hollywood, California. The superb Modernist design, hand made jigger is 3 5/8" tall, 2" in diameter and weighs 57 grams or 1.8 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. Available elsewhere for $389, our price of $295 is as special as the piece itself.

Mexican 990 sterling silver Arts and Crafts style small serving spoon in the Aztec pattern with a flattened twist handle by Hector Aguilar of Taxco, Mexico, c.1940. This special spoon would work well for mustard or relish and is 7 3/8" long, weighing 42 grams or 1.4 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 Repousse tea ball, pattern 439, by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1880. This exquisite tea ball is in pristine condition and is 1 7/8" in diameter and weighs 29 grams. The hinge is clean and tight, with the lid opening and closing 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 the Webster Company, c.1920. Inscribed Tom and T on the reverse side, this beaded border napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter, 3/4" tall and weighs 13 grams. Inscribed as described above, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver napkin ring in a Baroque style with applied fancy scroll borders by the Watson Company. c.1900. This elegant napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/4" tall and 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 plain napkin ring by Tiffany and Company Silversmiths, c.1910. This large, heavy napkin ring has a period monogram W.H.C and is 2" in diameter and 1 1/2" tall, weighing an incredible 121 grams or 3.9 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. It comes with its original Tiffany green silvercloth bag. We have a matching napkin ring. monogrammed G.H.C, item # n1058

American sterling silver plain napkin ring by Tiffany and Company Silversmiths, c.1910. This large, heavy napkin ring has a period monogram M.G.C and is 2" in diameter and 1 1/2" tall, weighing an incredible 123 grams or 4 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. It comes with its original Tiffany green silvercloth bag. We have a matching napkin ring. monogrammed M.H..C, item # n1057

American sterling silver applied Bunny Rabbit napkin ring by Lunt Silversmiths, c.1940. This attractive child′s oval napkin ring is inscribed J•A•Y• Jr. and is 2 3/8" long, 15/16" wide, 3/4" tall and weighs 20 grams. 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 engraved large napkin ring, c.1875. This attractive napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter, 2" tall and weighs 40 grams or 1.3 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 open work napkin ring, c. 1900. This handsome napkin ring is monogrammed W and measures 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/4" tall and weighs 22 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 antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. We have a very similar napkin ring with the same W monogram. Item # n1021