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Ornate sterling silver ink blotter made in Hanau Germany, c.1890, probably by the firm Wolf and Knell. The touch marks are listed as unidentified on the Silvercollection.it website and as possibly Wolf and Knell on 925-100.com. We are fortunate to have 2 of these blotters. The other blotter has the touchmarks of the Hanau firm of Vereinigte Silberwarenfabriken, formed by the merger of Wolf and Knell with Gebrüder Glasser. The two are identical, save that the blotter listed here is slightly larger, an indication that the Vereinigte blotter is likely a cast copy of the older Wolf & Knell blotter. While this is not positive proof, it is a good indication that the Pseudo marks are those of Wolf & Knell. This interesting blotter has musicians on one side and a lady pouring water from a jug on the other, with all of the participants being surrounded by scroll, floral and foliate decorations. The knob handle has matching ornate scroll, floral and foliate decorations. The blotter is 4 3/4" long, 2 3/4" wide, 3 1/2" tall and weighs a total of 203 grams or 6.5 ozs. Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The leather covered pad under the silver cover has wear. The blotter is perfectly usable and the knob unscrews from the wooden block so that new blotter paper can be installed The soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The Vereinigte Silberwarenfabriken blotter is available for $295

American coin silver grape repousse napkin ring from 1853. This beautiful napkin ring measures 2 3/8" - 1 1/2" and weighs 45 grams or 1.4 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Inscribed AC April 24th 1853, and a later inscription ARC Oct. 17th 1903, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

English sterling silver tea caddy spoon by an unknown maker, c.1800. This Feather Edge pattern tea caddy spoon has a shell form bowl and is 3 2/4" long and weighs 12 grams. it is unmarked, but guaranteed to be as represented. The excellent original condition and crisp details, 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.

English sterling silver tea caddy spoon by Francis Powell, London 1824. It is unusual to find unmonogrammed tea cady spoons with no removals. I closely inspected the handle for any sign of a removal and found none. This attractive and highly collectible spoon is 3 1/8" long and weighs 11 grams. The excellent original condition with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, makes this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

English sterling silver tea caddy spoon by Thomas Northcote, London 1792 . This attractive spoon has a period monogram P on the front of the nahdle and is 3 1/4" long and weighs 12 grams. The excellent original condition and crisp details, 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 Spanish American War mustering out prersentation cup for the 2nd Mississippi Regiment in the Empire pattern by William B. Durgin Silversmiths of Durgin New Hampshire, 1898. This ornate two handled cup was presented bt the Captains of the 2nd Mississippi to Captain W. B. Homer (6th Artillery US) on the ocassion of the mustering out of the 2nd Mississippi Regiment at Columbia Tennesse december (20) 1898. The names of all 12 Captains of Companies A through L are engraved in one cartouche, with the presentation to Captain Homer in the other cartouche. This highly desirable cup is 6 7/8" tall, 5 3/8" in diameter, 10 5/8" across the handles and weighs a susstantial 790 grams or 25.4 ozs, Troy. The excellent original condition and 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 Repousse napkin ring by Stieff, Baltimore, c.1910. This beautiful napkin ring measures 1 3/4" - 1 3/8" and weighs 32 grams or 1 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed AVM, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver napkin ring with applied, open work floral and scroll borders, c.1900. It would go well with Gorham′s Buttercup or Cambridge patterns. This darling napkin ring measures 1 3/4" - 1 1/4" and weighs 27 grams or 0.9 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed FMW, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing

American sterling silver napkin ring with beaded borders by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1900. This handsome napkin ring measures 1 7/8" - 1 3/4" and weighs 30 grams or 1 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed S, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Spanish Silver Taste Vin or Wine Tasting Cup from Cordoba, c.1850. The center of the cup has a Charles IV 8 Real silver coin struck in the Mexico City Mint, dated 1797. The ring handle has an indented, shaped thumbpiece and the body has assymetrical fluting and large round dimples. This special Taste Vin is 3 3/4" across the handle, 3" in diameter and weighs a respectable 69 grams or 2.2 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 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 the front and George Washington′s Tomb at Mt. Vernon. The buildings are surrounded by foliate, floral, shell anbd scroll decorations, all set on a stippled background. Ths top opens, closes and fits properly and the hinge is clean and tight. The front of the top has a period monogram, within a scrolling banner cart5ouche, M.de G . The case is 3 5/8" - 2 1/2" and 3/8" thick, weighing 47 grams or 1.5 ozs. Troy. The excellent original condition and 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 coin silver calling card case likely by Leonard and Wilson of Philadelphia, c.1850. This fabulous case features high relief depictions of the Trinity Cathedral in New York City on the front and and an early view of the Philadelphia Water Works on the back. The buildings are surrounded by foliate, floral, shell anbd scroll decorations, all set on a stippled background. Ths top opens, closes and fits properly and the hinge is clean and tight. The front of the top has a period monogram, within a scrolling banner cart5ouche, M.de G . The case is 3 5/8" - 2 1/2" and 3/8" thick, weighing 54 grams or 1.7 ozs. Troy. The excellent original condition and 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 coin silver oval salver by Lincoln and Foss of Boston, c.1850. This elegant salver has a filed of chased scrollwork, with wear to the chasing and an applied gadroon border. The salver is 9" - 12" and weighs 419 grams or 13.5 ozs. Troy. The very good original condition and 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.

French Taste Vin or Wine Tasting Cup with 18th C. marks and early 19th C re-marks. It was common for surviving examples of early French silver to have later assay marks in addition to the original marks. The marks are slightly rubbed but legible. This scarce and elegant Taste Vin is 4 a/4" across the handle, 3 1/4" in diameter, 1" tall and weighs a substantial 130 grams. It bears the owner′s name M Quadon in early block lettering along the outer rim. The excellent original condition and crisp detail, with removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Exotic and rare rose water shaker c. 1850. Made in Brtish Colonial India with stunning decorative embellishment and gorgeous peacock feather inspired repousse borders. It stands 10 1/2" in height and has a 3 3/4"diameter. It weighs a substantial 361 grams or 11.6 ozs Troy. The impeccable original condition and 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.

Rare and exquisite French 950 sterling silver Art Nouveau sandwich tongs with impressive applied foliate embellishment, c. 1890. A sumptuous and artistically crafted item that measures 4 1/2" wide, 3 1/2" long, and weighs 138 grams or 4.43 Troy ounces. The exceptional condition and 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.

Sterling tray done by Shreve & Co. of San Francisco, c. 1915. This magnificent tray is done in the 14th century patternn. The Medieval motif consists of a stunning acid etched border. It has a substantial weight of 680 grams or 21.86 Troy ounces with a 12" diameter. The underside has the letters NKS mongrammed. The excellent original condition and 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

Sterling footed tray from British Georgian period. Made by master silversmiths of London 1799. Features a magnificent brite cut border with regal engraved shield embellishment. It is 10" in diameter and weighs an impressive 632 grams or 20.32 Troy ounces. The exceptional original condition and 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.

Diminutive footed sterling silver tray with superb applied beaded border made by London silversmith, Thomas Bradbury & Sons, c. 1893. This charming tray weighs 252 grams or 8.1 Troy ounces and has a 7" diameter. The impressive original condition and 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

Hand hammered sterling silver bowl done by Shreve & Co. of San Francisco, c. 1915. This magnificent bowl is done in a 14th century revival design. The Medieval motif consists of a stunning acid etched and applied border. It has a substantial weight of 325 grams or 10.45 Troy ounces with a 10" diameter. The exceptional original condition and 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

Sterling silver bowl with allover floral Repousse Poppy decorations by Wallace Silversmiths, c.1940. This substantial piece has a 10" diameter and weighs 413 grams or 13.3 Troy ounces. The excellent original condition and 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

Set of six graceful sterling silver figural leaf nut dishes made by R. Blackington & Co. Attleboro Massachusettes c.1940. They each measure 4 5/8" inches in length and weigh a combined 184 grams or 5.9 Troy ounces. The flawless original condition and 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

Twelve piece set of beautiful repousse sterling silver nut dishes by William Kerr Silversmiths of Newark New Jersey, c.1900. They each measure 3 1/4" and weigh a combined 314 grams or 10.09 Troy ounces. The exceptional original condition and 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 sterling silver Arts and Crafts mug or cup by Shreve and Company of San Francisco, c.1910. This most unusual mug features both a riveted, strap work constructed hammered body and handle and measures 2 3/4" in diameter, stands 2" and weighs 93 grams 2.99 Troy ounces. It has a ornate period monogram GLS on the side of the body. The excellent original condition and crisp detail, 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.

Grand and massive gravy boat with stunning gilt interior on 800 silver. Features attached under plate and was crafted by Friedlander in Germany c. 1900. Measures 10" long, 4" high, it weighs 564 grams or 18.13 Troy ounces. The excellent original condition and 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.

Superb handwrought sterling silver footed bowl made by Chicago Silver Co. Inspired by the magnificent Arts and Crafts Period and other Chicago companies, like Kalo and Randahl, this footed bowl was handwrought in 1925. It is an impressive piece, measuring 10" in diameter, standing 3" in height and weighing a substantial 695 grams or 22.34 Troy ounces. It has a simple V monogram in the center of the bowl. The excellent original condition and crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Exactly the style of Buccelatti set featured on the cover of Tiffany Taste book, this sterling silver gilt coffee was made by Buccelatti for Tiffany & Co. of New York c.1950. It features ebonized wooden handles on the coffee pot and creamer, and a lidded sugar bowl. Coffee pot and sugar bowl are complimented by superb finials. Coffee pot weight = 909g, d = 4 1/2", h = 10"; sugar bowl weight = 412g, d = 4 1/4", l = 6"; creamer weight = 355g, d = 3 1/4", h = 5" Total weight of three pieces is a massive 1694 grams or 54.46 Troy ounces. The original condition and 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

Russian made figural dog and stag in brilliant hunt inspired gilt bronze statuette c. 1890. It is highly detailed and magnificent from every angle. It measures 5" in length and 3 1/2" in width, weighing 1116 grams. The impeccable original condition and 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

S. Kirk & Son, Co. Inc, master silversmiths of Baltimore, were the inspired artisians that created this beautiful repousse sterling silver sugar basket, c. 1920. This is the pattern that made them famous, featuring beautiful roses, daisies and chrysanthemums with foliate embellishment. It weighs a generous 237 grams or 7.6 Troy ounces and stands 4" in height with a 4 3/4 " diameter. The immaculate original condition and 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 sterling silver large ornate high relief Orchid napkin ring, c.1900. This beautiful ring measures 2 1/8" - 1 5/8" and weighs 50 grams or 1.6 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed W, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.