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German solid silver napkin ring made out of 4 coins (Drei Mark Deutches Reich 1913), c.1920. This handsome napkin ring measures 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 3/8" tall and weighs 68 grams. Inscriptions on the coin: Der Konig Rief Und Alle Alle Kamen. Mit Gott Fur Konig Und Vaterland 17-3-1813.

American coin silver napkin ring with a diamond cut and embossed design body having applied, dimpled borders, c.1860. The shaped cartouche has a period script monogram: A. This handsome napkin ring measures 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 1/4" tall and weighs 23 grams. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original 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.

Japanese mixed metals napkin ring, c.1880. This beautiful napkin ring has two applied copper bugs on an engraved brass body, it measures 1 7/8" in diameter, 3/4" tall.

American coin silver goblet, likely by a New York maker, c.1857. This attractive goblet has applied beaded borders under the lip and on the pedestal base. The body has Repousse floral and foliate decorations and a large shell cartouche containing the inscription: Awarded by the American Institute To Levi Van Vleit For the best pair of Stall Fed Cattle 1857. Van Vleit was from Clinton, Dutchess County and he was also awarded $15 in cash. This special goblet is 6 1/2" tall, 3 3/4" in diameter and weighs 176 grams or 5.7 ozs. Troy. Inscribed as described above, the soft, warm, original antique 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 rings 2, c.1880. These handsome napkin rings measure 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 3/4" tall, total silver weight 98 grams. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver Arts & Crafts 3 piece coffee set, made by Porter Blanchard, c.1940. This elegant set measures: Coffee pot 8 1/2" tall, creamer 4" tall, sugar bowl 2 7/8" tall, total silver weight is 695 grams or 22.34 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 sterling silver Art Nouveau water pitcher with beautiful repousse Chrysanthemum decoration, International c.1910. This beautiful pitcher measures 8 7/8" tall, 7" across the handle and weighs 636 grams or 20.45 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed T in an ornate period script, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver 3 piece coffee set in the Rose pattern by Stieff, date marked for 1937. This elegant set measures: Coffee pot 9 3/4" tall, sugar bowl 6 1/4" tall, creamer 4 3/4" tall, total silver weight 1163 grams or 37.4 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.

Danish sterling silver footed serving bowl in a ball and leaf pattern by Georg Jensen of Copenhagen, with a set of Jensen marks for design 42B used from 1926 - 1932 and a full set of London Import mark for 1931. Imported by Stockwell & Co, George Stockwell, an English importer of Jensen Silver. This early and elegant oblong dish sits on an ornately decorated leaf and ball motif 10 sided pedestal. Weighing 105 grams or 3.4 ozs. Troy, the dish is 4 7/8" - 3 5/8" and 2 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 hand made Martini Pitcher by Cartier Jewelers, c.1930. This interesting Arts and Crafts style, tapered circular body pitcher has a wide lip, a heavy silver wire ice guard and a rolled edge strap work handle. It sits on a flat bottom. Weighing a substantial 485 grams or 15.6 ozs. Troy, this hand made pitcher is 7" tall, 4 1/4" in diameter at the base, 6 1/2" handle to spout and has a fluid capacity of 4 1/2 cups or 1 liter. 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 olive spoon fork combination by Gorham Silversmiths in Pattern 271, c.1880. This exquisite 3 dimensional server has a twist handle with a pierced scalloped edge bowl and tines with an olive and leaves mounted on the handle. Weighing 25 grams, this special server is 10" long. 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 hand made hand hammered footed serving bowl by Buccellati Silversmiths, c.1950 - 1970. This handsome and useful 18th Century inspired bowl is 7" long, 5 7/8" wide, 3" deep and weighs a substantial 300 grams or 9.6 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 sectional serving dish comprised of three rose leaves and roses, sitting on silver rosewood feet and having a silver rosewood handle and silver rosewood reinforcements underneath. This stunning, naturalistic, hand made serving bowl is 8 1/2" long, 6 7/8" wide and weighs a substantial 333 grams or 10.7 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.

Canadian sterling silver Art Deco hip flask by Henry Birks and Sons of Montreal, Quebec Canada, date marked 1930. This elegant, large hip flask is curved to conform to the body and has a capacity of 16 ozs. or 1 pint. It is decorated with line engraviongs and a blank, rectangular cartouche. The strap hinged bayonet lid seals properly and the hinge is clean and tight. Weighing a substantial 402 grams or 12.9 ozs. Troy, this handsome, Art Deco curved flask is 8" tall, 4 3/4" wide and 1 1/4" thick. 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.

French sterling silver service for 8 in the Royal pattern by Puiforcat silversmiths, Paris, c.1980. This elegant set has 8 place settings of 5 pieces and 9 serving pieces as follows:

• 8 Dinner Forks 8 1/8" 677 grams


• 8 Salad Forks 7 3/8" 501 grams


• 8 Dessert Spoons 6 7/8" 471 grams


• 8 Teaspoons 6" 330 grams


• 8 Dinner Knives Stainless Puiforcat Blades 10"


• Cheese Knife Stainless Puiforcat Blade 8"


• Carving Knife Stainless Puiforcat Blade 11"


• Carving Fork Stainless Puiforcat Tines 9 3/4"


• Cake Server All Sterling 9 3/4" 155 grams


• Fish Serving Fork 8 3/4" 119 grams


• Fish Serving Knife 10" 131 grams


• Cold Meat Fork 8 1/4" 91 grams


• Serving Spoon 10 1/4" 137 grams


• Serving Fork 10 1/4" 107 grams


• 49 Pieces Total


• As New, includes Puiforcat Cloth Silver Bags and Factory Cardboard Boxes. 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. Retail Value is over $31,000.

American sterling silver Aesthetic serving spoon by Gorham Silversmiths, dater marked for 1892. This wonderful Aesthetic style spoon has a naturalistic gilt clam shell bowl and a bamboo handle formed attached to the bowl with wire wrap. This stunning spoon is 10 1/4" long and weighs 115 grams or 3.7 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 sterling silver Colonial Revival style candlesticks by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1900. Each of these handsome candlesticks has hexagonal cups, stems and bases, with removable beaded border bobeches. Although not marked as such, the candlesticks are filled. Weighing a total of 596 grams or 19.2 ozs. Troy, each is 7 1/2" tall and the bases are 3 3/4" wide. 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 Arts and Crafts style humidor by Shreve and Company of San Francisco, c.1902. This attractive, barrel shaped humidor has a barrel shaped body with applied sterling ribbed bands, and applied union shield, engraved May 16, 1902 RHS. The copper ring handles are attached to sterling mounts. The dome shaped lid has a sterling finial handle and a cage for the humidor sponge. The interior is silver plated. This impressive and attractive humidor is 5 3/4" tall, 4 1/2" in diameter and weighs 732 grams or 23.5 ozs. Troy. There are a few minor bumps from normal use. Overall, the piece is in excellent condition and has a nice, original patina. Inscribed and 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 napkin clip is the Repousse pattern by S. Kirk and Son Silversmiths, Baltimore , c.1940. Each of these ornate clips is 1 3/4" long, 1 1/8" wide and weighs an average of 18 - 19 grams. We have 7 of these clips available. one inscribed DOC, one SONNIE, one E M F, one E J F, one F C M, and 2 not being monogrammed. 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 one clip. Free shipping with multiple purchases. Monogrammed and inscribed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver Aesthetic style water pitcher by the Whiting Manufacturing Company, c.1880. This large, elegant water pitcher has a bellied body, a tapered neck and a wonderfully decorated floral, scroll and petal handle that makes the pitcher come alive. Weighing a substantial 845 grams or 27.2 ozs. Troy, this special pitcher is 7 1/2" tall, 7" handle to spout and has a fluid capacity of 5 pints. 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. The interior is clean and the pitcher is perfectly usable.

American sterling silver napkin ring c.1890, having applied floral and scroll borders and a matching Repousse cartouche containing the period inscription Alma. Weighing 33 grams or 1.1 ozs. Troy, this ornate napkin ring is 2" in diameter and 1 5/8" 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 napkin ring with applied 4 banded borders and a period monogram B by Watson Silversmiths, c.1900. This handsome napkin ring is 2" in diameter, 1" tall and weighs 27 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

2 unusual enameled monogram W napkin rings, each of the 2 monograms being in a different color enamel, one dark blue (a) and the other yellow (d). Each monogram is bordered by fancy engraving. Bearing a full set of Birmingham Hallmarks for 1910, they were made by Patterson and Sons, Limited. Each having heavy applied borders and weighing 36 grams or 1.2 ozs. Troy, their height is 1 1/4" and each is 1 7/8" in diameter. The price below is for one. 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 beaker or julep cup by Albert Coles of New York City, c. 1865 - 1875. The underside of the circular, pedestal base bears Coles′ 2nd mark, the so-called Angry Man. This wonderfully French American beaker has a tapered body engraved: Souvenir fragile d′une amitié durable. on one side (A fragile remembrance of a durable friendship) and an ornate French Crest having a horned Knight atop a Stag on the other side. The top lip is rolled inward and much of the original interior gilding is present. The bottom of the body is flared out and stepped to conform to the wider, heavy circular base, which has a band of Fleur-de-Lis decoration between finely beaded borders. This not only creates an interesting visual effect, but adds stability and ease of use with the larger base. You will want to, and should use this wonderful beaker, which has the surprisingly large fluid capacity of about 13 ozs. or approx. 400 ml. This very special beaker or cup is 4′ tall, 3 3/8" rim diameter, 2 3/43" base diameter and it weighs 192 grams or 6.2 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 and ivory page turner or paper knife, c.1905. This exquisite Art Nouveau page turner features a cherub kissing a reclining lady surrounded by floral and fancy scroll work on both sides of the handle. The edge is marked Sterling and there is no maker′s mark. The page turner is 8 7/8" long, with the ivory blade being 5 7/8" long. The turned weighs 35 grams. 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 napkin ring 1870. This handsome napkin ring measures 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 32 grams. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed JRP Feby 16th 1871 in an ornate period script, with no 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 & Crafts handmade pill box by Arthur Stone of Gardener, Massachusetts bearing the T mark of the master craftsman Herbert Tailor. 1920. This handsome oval box measures 2 1/2" long, 1 3/4" wide, 1" tall and weighs 57 grams or 1.8 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 sterling silver napkin ring having dramatically flared rims by Gorham Silversmiths, marked Gorham Sterling W10, c.1940 This heavy handsome napkin ring is monogrammed in period block letters: E.H.S. and is 2" in diameter, 1 1/4" wide and weighs 46 grams or 1.5 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.

Spanish Colonial silver Coca or Yerba Mate Leaf box, c.1725 - 1775 Lima or Cuzco Peru. This museum quality, large cartouche shaped Rococo box has overall repousse decorations of foliate, shell and scroll work on a pebbled background. The domed cover is surmounted with three winged cast cherubs, holding chiseled ribbon banners reading "L′Audpucni Dominum", the whole raised on 4 cabriole legs ending in scroll Onslow style feet. The central shield cartouche stands out with a huge articulated, hinged latch. The bottom of the box is hard fire soldered to its sides. All the construction and workmanship of the box are superb and are strong indicators of its age, quality and authenticity. Total silver weight 73 troy oz; Height 13 1/2 inches (34.5 cm); Maximum diameter 11 1/4 inches (28.5 cm) Included with the box is the reference book: Pre-Columbian Silverwork Peru by Luis Felipe Ricketts. A similar box is pictured and described on page 55. Taking pictures of this special box was like eatingh pistachios, We just couldn′t stop.

American sterling silver napkin ring with applied foliate scroll borders and a bright cut engraved blank cartouche, c.1890 with the side opposite of the cartouche being inscribed Sallie Dunham Twitchell from Aunt Martha. This delightful napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 3/4" wide and weighs 15 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.