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Bunny Rabbit Napkin Ring Webster 1940 Sterling Silver
code: n804
American sterling silver bunny rabbit napkin ring by the Webster Company, c.1940.
This whimsical napkin ring has an engraved bunny rabbit applied to the side of the body, enabling the napkin ring to stand on its side.
Having no monograms or removals, this special little napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1/2" + tall and weighs 12 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.
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Arts and Crafts German Napkin Ring Repousse Floral Posen 1910
code: n805
German 800 silver large Arts and Crafts napkin ring by Lazarus Posen of Frankfurt, c.1910.
This elegant napkin ring features Repousse floral garlands and geometric designs with raised triangle borders.
Monogrammed, in ornate, period script RW, this desirable napkin ring is 2" in diameter, 1 3/8" tall and weighs 36 grams or 1.2 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.
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Napkin Ring Applied Floral Border Coin Silver 1880
code: n799
American coin silver napkin ring having applied floral borders and an engraved body, c.1880.
This handsome napkin ring measures 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 3/4" tall and weighs 44 grams or 1.4 ozs Troy.
Monogrammed H within one cartouche and 2 in the other in ornate period script.
The excellent original condition and clear, 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.
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Wine Taster Taste Vin French 950 Sterling Silver 1850
code: wb3186
Elegant classically styled French silver Taste Vin, c.1850. The vessel is used by Sommeliers and cellar masters to examine wine for quality. The tastevin is shaped in the traditional manner, with a convex bottom, the shallow curving sides dotted with large and small indentations on half of the body, with the other half having curved lobes. The shape, combined with the sheen of the silver, allows the color of the wine to be fully appreciated in dark environments like a cellar or a candlelit room. The curved sides help concentrate the aroma, so only a very small amount of wine has to be poured from the bottle to judge quality. The looped handle allows the tastevin to be worn suspended from a chain. Taste Vins with round thumb pieces are generally from the Paris region. The handle and body are marked appropriately with French 1st standard marks (950/1000 pure silver), with the owners′ initials PD and TL being engraved on the thumbpiece. This desirable tastevin is 2 1/2" in diameter, 3 3/8" across the handle, 3/4" deep and weighs 35 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.
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Wine Taster Taste Vin French 950 Sterling Silver 1890
code: wb3187
Elegant classically styled French silver Taste Vin, c.1890. The vessel is used by Sommeliers and cellar masters to examine wine for quality.
The tastevin is shaped in the traditional manner, with a convex bottom, the shallow curving sides dotted with large and small indentations on half of the body, with the other half having curved lobes.
The shape, combined with the sheen of the silver, allows the color of the wine to be fully appreciated in dark environments like a cellar or a candlelit room. The curved sides help concentrate the aroma, so only a very small amount of wine has to be poured from the bottle to judge quality.
The looped handle allows the tastevin to be worn suspended from a chain. Taste Vins with oval thumb pieces are generally from the Paris region.
The handle and body are marked appropriately with French 1st standard marks (950/1000 pure silver).
This desirable tastevin is 2 3/4" in diameter, 3 3/4" across the handle, 7/8" deep and weighs 50 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.
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Wine Taster Taste Vin French 950 Sterling Silver 1890
code: wb3188
Elegant classically styled French silver Taste Vin, c.1890. The vessel is used by sommeliers and cellar masters to examine wine for quality.
The tastevin is shaped in the traditional manner, with a convex bottom, the shallow curving sides dotted with large and small indentations on half of the body, with the other half having curved lobes.
The shape, combined with the sheen of the silver, allows the color of the wine to be fully appreciated in dark environments like a cellar or a candlelit room. The curved sides help concentrate the aroma, so only a very small amount of wine has to be poured from the bottle to judge quality.
The looped handle allows the tastevin to be worn suspended from a chain. Tastevins with oval thumbpieces are generally from the Paris region.
The handle and body are marked appropriately with French 1st standard marks (950/1000 pure silver) along with the Maker′s mark AG with a crescent star and a pepper.
This desirable tastevin is 2 3/4" in diameter, 3 3/4" across the handle, 7/8" deep and 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.
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Austrian Silver Enamel Creamer Hand Painted 1866
code: wb3181
Austrian 800 silver and hand painted enamel creamer with a Vienna assay mark for 1866 and a maker′s mark LR.
This truly exquisite creamer is covered, inside and out, with detailed, hand painted, multicolored enamel floral and foliate scenery surrounding winged cherubs on the sides of the interior. The bottom of the interior shows two lovers in Roman garb in a garden setting.
The exterior has intricately detailed floral, foliate and scroll decorations surrounding birds, a male bust and a female figure.
The winged caryatid, enameled handle adds a nice touch.
The body sits on four peg feet.
The enameling is in excellent overall condition, with some minor marks and no losses.
The creamer is 3 1/4" long, 2 1/4" wide, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 59 grams or 1.9 ozs. Troy.
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14th Century Arts and Crafts Candle Snuffer Shreve Sterling Silver 1915
code: wb3178
American sterling silver Arts and Crafts candle snuffer in the 14th Century pattern by Shreve and Company of San Francisco, California, c.1915.
This very desirable snuffer has applied strap work decoration, an applied M monogram, and a ring handle at the top of the body.
This scarce snuffer is 3 5/8" tall, 2 1/8" in diameter and weighs 40 grams or 1.3 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.
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Repousse Oval Napkin Ring S. Kirk and Son Inc 20 Sterling Silver Fanny
code: n793
American sterling silver oval napkin ring in the Repousse pattern by S. Kirk and Son, Inc. Silversmiths, c.1930.
This elegant napkin ring is engraved Fanny on the reverse and is 2 3/8" long, 3/4+" wide, 1 1/4" tall and weighs 38 grams or 1.2 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
Make sure to see the companion napkin rings inscribed Marie and John.
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Repousse Oval Napkin Ring S. Kirk and Son Inc 20 Sterling Silver Marie
code: n795
American sterling silver oval napkin ring in the Repousse pattern by S. Kirk and Son, Inc. Silversmiths, c.1930.
This elegant napkin ring is engraved Marie on the reverse and is 2 3/8" long, 3/4+" wide, 1 1/4" tall and weighs 34 grams or 1.2 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
Make sure to see the companion napkin rings inscribed John and Fanny.
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Tiffany Sterling Silver Repousse Lidded Jar Westinghouse New York 1890
code: wb3173
Magnificent lidded jar done in an ornate baroque revival repousse motif from the antique sterling silver collection of Mrs. Marguerite Erskine Walker Westinghouse, wife of the famous American inventor, George Westinghouse. This regal treasure was masterfully crafted by the silversmiths of Tiffany & Co, c.1890. The repousse embellishment is absolutely stunning. There are beautiful shells, flowers, leaves and scrolls throughout the entire piece which is delightfully enhanced by an exquisite floral finial. Elegant decorative borders complement the upper and lower portions.
It stands 5" tall, and measures 3 7/8" in diameter. It weighs a very substantial 264 grams or 8.5 ozs Troy.
The excellent original condition and clear, 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
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Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Napkin Ring W Kerr 1900
code: n788
American sterling silver Art Nouveau napkin ring with by William Kerr, c.1900.
This elegant napkin ring measures 1 5/8" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 26 grams.
The excellent original condition, monogrammed HR 8, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.
The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.
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Historic Spanish Colonial Silver Mate Cup Made of Spanish Minted Silver Reales
code: wb3169
Historical Colonial period silver mate cup masterfully crafted from melted Spanish silver reales, mined in the New World. This charming colonial piece is handwrought from coin silver of composition that is completely consistent with this period and age
It′s most delightful feature is the simple primitive nature inspired leaf borders which complement the upper and lower portions. It stands 7" in height and rests on a simple attractive pedestal base. It weighs a substantial 246 grams or 8 ozs Troy.
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.
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Sterling Silver Repousse Serving Bowl Stieff Silversmiths Baltimore 1880
code: wb3172
Opulent American sterling silver bowl, done in richly detailed Repousse pattern by Stieff Silversmiths of Baltimore, Maryland, c.1880.
This exquisite bowl measures an ample 8 7/8" in diameter, 4 3/4" tall, and weighs an extremely substantial 663 grams or 21.3 ozs Troy. It is mongrammed with a lovely engraved scrolled LTR.
The excellent original condition and clear, 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
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American Coin Silver Trumpet Vase Figural Cherub Gorham 1865
code: wb3162
This charming figural American coin silver trumpet bud vase features a cherubic boy, holding a giant trumpet. Expertly crafted by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence Rhode Island, c. 1865, it would be the perfect complement to any floral arrangement of diminutive blooms.
The detail is exquisitely executed. It is enhanced by an exceptional border around it′s well formed pedestal base and stands 6 5/8" tall with a 2 1/2" diameter. It weighs a hefty 186 grams or 6 troy ounces and is monogrammed EMCW. It′s size and shape lend itself well to smaller floral arrangements like tea roses, tulips, or button dahlias.
The excellent original condition and clear, 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.
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Figural Swan Mustard Pot J L Westervelt 1860 Coin Silver
code: wb3163
American coin silver mustard pot in a figural swan design by John L Westervelt, Newburgh, New York, c.1860.
This delightful hinged lid pot has an engine turned body with an ornately bordered cartouche inscribed Virginia. The interior of the body is gilt.
This very desirable, figural, swan handled mustard pot is 4 1/2" tall, 3 5/8" across the handles, and weighs 143 grams or 4.6 ozs Troy.
Inscribed as described above, the excellent original condition and clear, 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.
We have an almost identical mustard pot, with no monograms, item number wb3308.
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American Aesthetic Coin Silver Baby Cup Wood and Hughes 1870
code: wb3164
American Aesthetic Period coin silver baby cup with britecutwork border embellishment by Wood & Hughes Silversmiths or New York, c.1870. This charming little christening cup is in remarkable condition for a piece that is over 140 years old. It is complemented by a graceful curving handle and pristine gold vermeil interior. It stands 3 3/8" tall, 4 1/4" across the handle and weighs a substantial 164 grams or 5.3 ozs Troy. The insciption inside the cartouche reads "Pearl".
The excellent original condition and clear, 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.
The tradition of giving a silver baptismal gift is one that goes back to the Tudor period and the origin of the phrase "born with a silver spoon in his mouth". The practical Victorians embraced this tradition and included other useful items such as cups and napkin rings. The tradition held that giving a silver gift to an infant would ensure that they grow prosperous, having developed an early tatse for the finer things in life. Now, centuries later, sterling baptismal treasures remain very popular as collectibles and cherished christening gifts.
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Danish Sterling Silver Early Georg Jensen Letter Opener Copenhagen 1910
code: wb3151
Danish sterling silver letter opener by reknown modern master silversmith, Georg Jensen, in Copenhagen c.1910. This unique and remarkable piece of early Jensen, was done in his famous pattern number 83 and expertly crafted with a clean and sculptural form that defines Jensen′s style.
A sleek, magnificent, Arts & Crafts interpretation of a familiar item that is beautifully complemented by it′s gorgeous openwork handle and elegant floral finial embellishment
It measures 7 1/4" in length and weighs a hefty 50 grams or 1.6 ozs Troy
The pristine condition and 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.
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Art Nouveau Vase Shreve San Francisco 1910 Sterling Silver
code: wb3152
Tall, airy and elegant, this impressive American sterling silver vase is an Art Nouveau treasure. Expertly crafted in San Francisco only a few years after the great earthquake and fire of 1906 by Shreve & Co., where it may have graced an opulent and tasteful home, perhaps on Nob Hill.
It stands an impressive 14 1/4" inches in height and weighs a substantial 504 grams or 16.2 troy ounces with a loaded base to stabilize it. Even more magnificent when it is full of big gorgeous blooms like lush purple irises, bright orange stargazer lillies or dramatic red roses. It features a lovely monogramed letter M, which is artistically worked into a playful unfurling ribbon motif. It is complemented by a beautiful applied iris floral embellishment on the lower portion of the body which drapes gracefully around the base. It awaits your magnificent bouquet to even more perfectly accentuate it′s noble and elegant form.
The excellent original condition and clear, 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.
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Impressive French 950 Sterling Silver Cut Crystal Claret Decanter by Henri Sufflot Paris 1901
code: wb3153
Majestic French sterling silver and cut crystal claret decanter, expertly hand wrought by reknown Parisian silversmith, Henri Sufflot. He produced his greatest works between 1885 to 1905 and this regal treasure was crafted by hand in 1901. A stunning piece that stands 10 1/2" in height, masterfully done in French first standard, 950 purity silver, an even higher purity than traditional 925 sterling silver. The handle is magnificently embellished with a foliate scrollwork motif. It is enhanced by a lovely repousse foliate base, spout and complemented by an opulent gold vermeil interior. It has a Minerva’s head hallmark for French first standard 950 purity silver, the eagle’s head guarantee mark, and a maker’s mark of HS for Henri Soufflot. Structurally, this rare and century old decanter is in pristine condition. It stands ready to pour your favorite mature vintage of Latour, or Lafite-Rothschild, because a top notch claret deserves a worthy decanter.
The excellent original condition and clear, 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
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Aesthetic Figural Olive Dish Gorham 1888 Sterling Silver
code: wb3156
American Aesthetic sterling silver olive dish in the form of a hollowed out olive by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1888.
This wonderfully naturalistic dish has a gilt interior and applied olive leaves and is 5 3/4" long; 2 3/4" wide; 1 1/4" deep and weighs 149 grams or 4.8 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 antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing
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Fish Serving Set Figural Bright Cut Knowles 1887 Sterling Silver
code: wb3158
American sterling silver fish serving set in a figural bright cut pattern by J.B. and S.M. Knowles Silversmiths, c.1887.
This elegant set features a lobster on the knife and a crab on the fork, with each piece being monogrammed K and dated August 19, 1887.
The serving knife is 11 1/2" long and the serving fork is 8 1/2" long, with the set weighing 189 grams or 6,1 ozs. Troy.
Monogrammed and 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.
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Cactus Open Salt and Spoon Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 1950
code: wb2062
Danish sterling silver open salt with a cobalt blue enamel lining and a matching spoon in the Cactus pattern by Georg Jensen of Copenhagen, Denmark, c.1930.
The pattern was introduced in 130 and was designed by Johan Rohde.
The salt and spoon each has the old Jensen mark used when the pattern was first introduced.
The open salt is 1 7/8" in diameter and 2 5/8" across the handle. The spoon is 2 1/8" long.
The combined weight of the set is 34 grams or 1.1 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.
We have 6 of these sets available. The price below if for one set: open salt and spoon.
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Japanese Dragon Flower Belt Sterling Silver 1900
code: wb2063
Japanese sterling silver Dragon Flower Medallion belt, c.1900.
Undoubtedly the finest example we have seen, this ornate and finely detailed belt has a large Repousse Dragon buckle and five different Repousse Floral Medallions repeated three times.
Weighing 193 grams or 6.2 ozs. Troy, the belt is 31 1/2" in length, with the Tail Chasing Dragon buckle being 2 7/8" - 2 1/4" and each Flower Medallion is 1 1/4" in diameter.
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.
We also obtained, from the same estate, 6 large (1 1/4") and one small (1") Repousse Dragon buttons that we will soon list for sale here. Our price will be $695 for the 7 Repousse Dragon Buttons.
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American Coin Silver Acorn Napkin Ring 1860
code: n776
American coin silver napkin ring with beautiful acorn and leaf repousse decorations, c.1860.
This handsome napkin ring measures 2 1/8" - 1 1/2" and weighs 35 grams or 1.1 ozs Troy.
The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.
Monogrammed Eliza P Wilde, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.
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Francis I Medium Vegetable Bowl Sterling Silver Reed and Barton
code: wb2058
American Sterling Silver Medium Vegetable Serving Bowl in the Francis I pattern by Reed & Barton Silversmiths.
This exquisitely detailed bowl is 8" in diameter, 2" deep and weighs 306 grams or 9.8 ozs. Troy.
The excellent original condition, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations makes this an especially attractive offering.
The original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.
We also have a large vegetable bowl, a bread tray, 12 nut cups and many. many pieces of flatware in the Francis I pattern
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Potpourri Urn Goodnow Jenks Boston 1895 Sterling Silver
code: wb2060
American sterling silver Potpourrri Urn by Goodnow & Jenks of Boston, c.1895.
What is one of the more unusual items that we have had in a long time, this striking Sheraton style urn has Acanthus leaf thumbpieces on its reverse, double C scroll handles.
The pierced lid has a pierced, beaded edge dome with a swirling flame finial, with the inner gilt lid having a matching finial.
Potpouri is placed inside the gilt interior of the urn, and when the scent is desired, the inner lid is removed.
The urn could also be used as a small flower vase, with the pierced lid serving as a frog.
The body of the urn has Sheraton style foliate swags and cartouches, with an ornate period monogram RTH.
The body sits on a spread foot, circular pedestal base.
The urn would even serve well as a small trophy.
Weighing 326 grams or 10.5 ozs. Troy, the urn is 8" tall, 5 3/4" across the handles and 3 1/4" in diameter.
Goodnow & Jenks was the premier silversmith in Boston at the turn of the nineteenth century. This is a fine example of their extraordinary work.
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American Coin Silver Repousse Napkin Ring 1850
code: n774
Early American coin silver napkin ring with floral repousse decorations, c.1850.
This beautiful napkin ring measures 2" - 1 1/4" and weighs 35 grams or 1.1 ozs Troy.
The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.
Monogrammed DM Oct. 29th 1850, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.
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Aesthetic Tea Caddy Butterfly Gorham 1887 Sterling Silver
code: wb2055
American sterling silver Aesthetic Tea Caddy by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1887.
This elegant and highly collectible caddy features acid etched floral designs on its body and a butterfly on its lid.
The body has a period monogram ME.
Monogrammed 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.
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Sauce Tureen Portuguese 916 Silver Cover Liner 2 Ladles 73 Ozs. Troy
code: wb265
Portuguese 916 standard silver covered sauce tureen with a strap handled liner and 2 ladles by Mergulhao of Lisbon, c.1940.
This elegant, large tureen has a rosewood handle, with the lid having a Gadroon circular handle secured to a matching mounting plate. The lid is reversible, so that the matching ladles can be used in either direction.
The close fitting 916 silver liner has a riveted strap handle and two deep pockets for your favorite sauces or, the tureen can be used without the liner to take advantage of its large capacity.
This substantial tureen is 10" tall, to the top of the handle, 9 1/2" long, 7 1/4" wide, 12 5/8" across the handle and weighs a massive 74.4 ozs. Troy, including the body, liner, lid and 2 matching ladles.
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.
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