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Aesthetic Floral Large Gorham Napkin Ring Sterling Silver 1893

.Aesthetic Floral Large Gorham Napkin Ring Sterling Silver 1893

code: N75

American sterling silver Aesthetic floral napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths 1893. This large and nicely detailed antique napkin ring has wide diagonal floral chased bands and an ornate period inscription Walter N Munroe 1911 Columbian Exposition 1893 October, 23. Lourana C. Munroe. Walter N. Munroe lived in Paris, Texas in the mid-1920′s and the Texas Power & Light Company. Dimensions: 1 7/8" - 2" and weighs 61 grams or 1.9 ozs Troy. 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 finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

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Aesthetic Napkin RIng Wood and Hughes Coin Silvere 1870

.Aesthetic Napkin RIng Wood and Hughes Coin Silvere 1870

code: N39

American coin silver napkin ring by Wood and Hughes c. 1870. This beautiful napkin ring has wide, raised, embossed sunburst rims, the body has bright cut floral engravings surrounding a fancy period script monogram AWR. Dimensions:1 5/8" - 1 1/2", weight 15 grams or 0.5 ozs Troy. 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.

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Gorham Repousse Rose Scroll Sterling Napkin Ring 1900

.Gorham Repousse Rose Scroll Sterling Napkin Ring 1900

code: N52

American sterling silver round napkin ring by Gorham c. 1900. This heavy elegant napkin ring has wide bands of high relief repousse rose and scroll decorations and is inscribed Jane. Dimensions: 1 7/8" - 1 1/2", weighs 36 grams or 1.1 ozs Troy. 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 finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

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English Sterling Silver Ribbon and Thread Napkin Ring

.English Sterling Silver Ribbon and Thread Napkin Ring

code: N29

English sterling silver napkin ring by William Adams with the full set of English hallmarks for Birmingham c. 1910. This elegant napkin has a classic French look with its ribbon and thread applied border and a laurel leaf wreath blank reserve surrounded by repousse floral decorations. Dimensions: 1 7/8" X 1 5/8", weighs 33 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 antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

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Sterling Silver Large Napkin Ring 1910

.Sterling Silver Large Napkin Ring 1910

code: N11

American sterling silver napkin ring made by Albert J Gannon, 1910. This large napkin ring has an applied swirling Gadroon rims and is monogrammed EME. Dimensions: 2 3/16" - 2" and weighs a very substantial 68 grams or 2.2 ozs Troy. 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 finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

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Mechanical Olive Spear

.Mechanical Olive Spear

code: EF002

American sterling silver mechanical olive spear with the repousse scroll decorated handle. Dimensions: weight 0.8 oz. Troy; length 11”.

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Aesthetic Cross Table Bell Heavy Cast American1890

.Aesthetic Cross Table Bell Heavy Cast American1890

code: wb22

American sterling silver Aesthetic style table bell, c.1890, with applied leaf bands on the top and bottom of the heavy, cast body, having a cast tree branch from cross as a handle.

This wonderful bell has the rich tones that you would expect from such an elegant work of art.

Monogrammed, on the side of the bell body, in ornate, period script, "SFN", this elegant bell is in excellent original condition, with no repairs, alterations or removals. Dimensions: Weight: 4.4 ozs Troy Height: 4 ¼” Diameter: 2 ¼” Maker & Marks: Whiting Manufacturing Company c.1890 (probably) Sterling

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Carmel Napkin Ring Mono EMH

.Carmel Napkin Ring Mono EMH

code: 017

Sterling silver Arts & Crafts napkin ring in the Carmel pattern by Wallace Silversmiths, c. 1915. This most atractive, rectangular napkin ring has applied, hand hammered, strap work borders and is in excellent original condition, having great detail on the strapwork and rivets. Monogramed "EMH" Dimensions: Weight: 0.9 ozs Troy Length 2 1/2" Width: 13/16" Height: 1"

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Carmel Napkin Ring Mono REH

.Carmel Napkin Ring Mono REH

code: 018

Sterling silver Arts & Crafts napkin ring in the Carmel pattern by Wallace Silversmiths, c. 1915. This most atractive, rectangular napkin ring has applied, hand hammered, strap work borders and is in excellent original condition, having great detail on the strapwork and rivets. Monogramed "REH" Dimensions: Weight: 0.9 ozs Troy Length 2 1/2" Width: 13/16" Height: 1"

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William Dean Whiting Repousse Coin Silver Pitcher 1855

.William Dean Whiting Repousse Coin Silver Pitcher 1855

code: wb1501

American coin silver large cream pitcher made by William Dean Whiting of Attleboro Massachusetts, c.1854. This lovely pitcher has 4 scroll bordered panels of floral repousse decoration o nthe body, a beaded rim under the spout and a nice "C" scroll handle . It sits on a circular pedestal base that has scroll & foliate decorations and a beaded border.

Monogrammed, in the centreal panel, in ornate, period script, "CBG"., the pitcher is in excellent original condition, with no repairs, removals or alterations. Dimensions: Height: 6 1/2" Width Handle to Spout: 4 3/4" Weight 5.5 ozs Troy Maker & Marks: William Dean Whiting, Attleboro Massachusetts 1853-1855 W. D. Whiting & Co; Pure Silver Coin CLICK HERE fro more about William Dean Whiting .

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Octopus Cup and Saucer Tiffany Arts and Crafts Sterling 1879

.Octopus Cup and Saucer Tiffany Arts and Crafts Sterling 1879

code: SHAC012

American sterling silver Arts & Crafts style, hand made, hand hammered cup and saucer made by Tiffany & Co. c.1879. The wonderful hammered cup features an octopus handle and an applied monogram in the form of octopus tentacles "H E Mc K". The saucer has a matching, wonderfully engraved and chased monogram in its center.  Dimensions: Cup: Weight: 5.9 ozs Troy Diameter: 3 3/8" Height: 2 1/2" Length across Handle: 4" Saucer: Weight: 5 ozs Troy Diameter: 5 7/8". Maker & Marks: Tiffany & Co. 5623M6886 Sterling-Silver; Saucer Tiffany & Co. 5623M6886 Sterling-Silver. 

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Repousse Tea Caddy Black Starr & Frost 1885

.Repousse Tea Caddy Black Starr & Frost 1885

code: STIC011

American sterling silver, floral, repousse tea caddy in a paneled quatrefoil form made by Black Starr & Frost of New York City, c.1885. The body and lid are decorated with floral, foliate and scrollwork designs and the lid has a removable pineapple two piece finial.

The front panel of the body is monogrammed within an ornate scrollwork cartouche, in ornate, period script "MCK".

The entire tea caddy is in excellent original condition, with no repairs, removals or alterations. Dimensions: Weight: 6.8 ozs Troy Height: 4 ¼" Length: 3 3/4" Width: 3" Maker & Marks: Black Starr & Frost New York City c.1885 BLACK STARR & FROST; STERLING; EAGLE; 10

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English Figural Repousse Large Perfume Flask William Comyns 1886

.English Figural Repousse Large Perfume Flask William Comyns 1886

code: wb31

English sterling silver large repousse figural hunting flask made by William Comyns of London England in 1886. The very attractive body is decorated with a family scene showing a countryman talking to a young boy in a cottage setting.

The decorated lid screws onto the body and the whole flask is in excellent original condition, with no monograms removals, repairs or alterations. Dimensions: Weight: 2.6 ozs Troy Length: 10 ¼" Maker & Marks: William Comyns London England 1886 WC in a quatrefoil; Lion Passant; Leopard’s Head; L date mark; Queen’s Head duty mark

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English Sterling Toffee Can William Comyns 1908

.English Sterling Toffee Can William Comyns 1908

code: wb20

English sterling silver candy box in a shape of a toffee can, made by William Comyns of London in 1908, it is a wonderful example of English whimsy. This unusual round box would also make a nice tea caddy or a really upscale paint can..

It is in excellent original condition, with no repairs, removals or alterations and is monogrammed "GHG" in ornate script. Dimensions: Weight: 7.1 ozs Troy Height: 3 ½" Diameter: 3 1/4". Maker & Marks: William Comyns London England 1908 maker J. Comber. Goldsmith. Woking. Retailer W.C in a 4 pointed oval; n; Lion Passant; Leopard’s Head on both pieces

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William Spratling Martini Pitcher Sterling 1964

.William Spratling Martini Pitcher Sterling 1964

code: MS004

Mexican sterling silver Martini pitcher made by William Spratling ot Taxco Mexico.

The pitcher is in excellent original condition, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations. Dimensions: Height: 5 1/2" Weight: 12 ozs Troy. Maker & Marks: William Spratling Taxco Mexico. Spratling WS script mark for 1964 - 1967

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Large Coffee Pot Wood and Hughes Coin SIlver 1845

.Large Coffee Pot Wood and Hughes Coin SIlver 1845

code: wb15

American coin silver large Federal coffee pot made by Wood & Hughes for Squire Bros. of New York City, c.1845. This elegant early Wood & Hughes coffee pot has classic styling and excellent weight. The stag’s head over a shield crest engraved on the bellied body adds to its appeal.

The pot, including the original ebonized handle, is in excellent original condition, with no repairs, removals or alterations. Dimensions: Height: 12" Width Spout to Handle: 9 1/4" Weight: 32.7 ozs Troy Marks & Maker: Wood & Hughes New York City maker Squire & Brothers New York City retailer Squire & Bros; W&H.

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Obadiah Rich Porringer Federal Coin Silver Boston 1850

.Obadiah Rich Porringer Federal Coin Silver Boston 1850

code: SHC008

American Federal coin silver porringer made by Obadiah Rich of Boston Massachusetts, c.1830 – 1840. This attractive porringer has a cast, keyhole handle monogrammed "EMB" and the body is inscribed " Sarah McGregor".

There is an old repair on the inside of the body behind the inscription., otherwise, the porringer is in excellent original condition. Dimensions: Weight: 6.4 ozs Troy Diameter: 5 1/8" Length across the handle: 7 ¾" Depth: 1 ½" Maker & Marks: Obadiah Rich; Boston

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Ten Broeck Family Salver Ornate Coin Silver 1847

.Ten Broeck Family Salver Ornate Coin Silver 1847

code: wb12

American coin silver irregular octagonal footed salver made by Gale & Hayden of New York City and retailed By Gregg & Hayden of Charleston South Carolina, in 1847. This handsome salver is covered with flat chased engraving depicting myriad period scenes, including: a fisherman on a bridge near a large Pagoda; a hunter and his dog; a dog’s head, a church with a large steeple; peacocks; trees; a sailboat on a lake with a castle on the shore; a deer; all surrounded by floral, foliate, scroll, shell & geometric decorations. The salver sits on four, cast, shell and scroll feet. And has a wide, applied dart border. This tray also bears the crest of the Ten Broeck family. The first Ten Broeck settler in America, Wessel Ten Broeck, came to the Colony of New Netherland with Peter Minuit in 1626. The Motto on the Crest reads: "Perge Coepisti" "Go on as you have begun". Dimensions: Weight: 24.7 ozs Troy Length: 12 1/8” Width: 9 5/8” Height: 1” Maker & Marks: Gale & Hayden New York City 1847 Gregg & Hayden Charleston South Carolina (retailer) G&H in oval; O; 1847 in a diamond; G&H in a rectangle. CLICK HERE to see a Ten Broeck Crest.

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Mexican Sterling Designer Large Tea Caddy Urn 1945 Villa

.Mexican Sterling Designer Large Tea Caddy Urn 1945 Villa

code: wb1500

Mexican sterling silver large tea caddy or urn made by the firm of Plata Villa of Mexico City, c.1940- 1945. This wonderful urn has fantastic detail and design elements, starting with its fluted, baluster body decorated with scroll designs. The gilt matte background contrasts nicely with the bright finished alternating silver & gilt fluting and silver scrollwork. The heavy lid has decorations matching the body, a stylized leaf and berry finial and a closed bottom. The urn sits on a heavy circular base. This impressive designer piece is in excellent original condition, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations. Dimensions: Weight: 18 ozs Troy Height: 7 5/8" Diameter: 4 ¼" Maker & Marks: Plata Villa No 27 Insurgentes Mexico City c.1945 STERLING 925; VILLA; stylized V

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Ten Broeck Family Salver Ornate Coin Silver 1847

.Ten Broeck Family Salver Ornate Coin Silver 1847

code: SHC007

American coin silver irregular octagonal footed salver made by Gale & Hayden of New York City and retailed By Gregg & Hayden of Charleston South Carolina, in 1847. This handsome salver is covered with flat chased engraving depicting myriad period scenes, including: a fisherman on a bridge near a large Pagoda; a hunter and his dog; a dog’s head, a church with a large steeple; peacocks; trees; a sailboat on a lake with a castle on the shore; a deer; all surrounded by floral, foliate, scroll, shell & geometric decorations. The salver sits on four, cast, shell and scroll feet. And has a wide, applied dart border. This tray also bears the crest of the Ten Broeck family. The first Ten Broeck settler in America, Wessel Ten Broeck, came to the Colony of New Netherland with Peter Minuit in 1626. The Motto on the Crest reads: " Perge Coepisti" "Go on as you have begun". Dimensions: Weight: 24.7 ozs Troy Length: 12 1/8” Width: 9 5/8” Height: 1” Maker & Marks: Gale & Hayden New York City 1847 Gregg & Hayden Charleston South Carolina (retailer) G&H in oval; O; 1847 in a diamond; G&H in a rectangle. CLICK HERE to see a Ten Broeck Crest.

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English Sterling Four Graces Inkwell 1911

.English Sterling Four Graces Inkwell 1911

code: wb19

English sterling silver Four Graces ink well made by Wakely & Wheeler, London 1911. This exceptional, classical revival style inkwell has a detailed, ornate body decorated with nicely detailed full figure portraits of the Four Graces, one on each of the four panels. Each panel is bordered by figural columns and the body sits on an angled, mask, floral, and foliate decorated base supported by four, cast sphinx splayed feet. The ornate lid has a finial in the form of a wizard holding a mask shield with a snake coiled around one of his arms. The robed figure sits atop a scroll footed pedestal resting on a mask decorated urn. The top of the lid is decorated with masks, floral and foliate decorations and has an engraved, scrollwork border. As this inkwell has such a diversity of detail, some may have been overlooked in the description. It seems to be never ending ☺ The original glass insert is in perfect condition. The overall condition of the inkwell is excellent, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations. Dimensions: Weight: 7.5 ozs Troy Height: 5 ½ " Diagonal: 3 ½ " Maker & Marks: Wakley & Wheeler, London, with a full set of hallmarks, on both the body and lid, for 1911 WW under & in a trefoil, 23Q; Lion Passant; Leopard’s Head; q.

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Francis Crump Sterling Coffee Pot 1761

.Francis Crump Sterling Coffee Pot 1761

code: wb16

English sterling silver coffee pot made by Francis Crump in 1761. This elegant, Georgian coffee pot has an elongated, bellied body with a fancy, scroll decorated spout and handle sockets and an original ebonized wooden handle. This heavy, well made pot sits on a circular, stepped base and the hinged lid has a swirling flame silver finial. There are no monograms or removals and the condition is excellent, with no repairs, removals or alterations. Dimensions: Height 9 ½" Length Spout to Handle 7 ½" Weight 19 ozs Troy Maker & Marks: Francis Crump London England with a full set of Hallmarks for 1761 Lion Passant; Leopard’s Head Crowned; f ; F C in a rectangle. Marked on the body, just under the rim near the handle, as pictured.

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Huge Repousse Sterling Napkin Ring Gorham 1890

.Huge Repousse Sterling Napkin Ring Gorham 1890

code: SHNR019

American Victorian sterling silver napkin ring with heavy shell, floral and scroll applied repousse designs made by Gorham, c.1890. The inscription on the outside reads "Katherine Morton", and there is a slightly later inscription on the inside, "To Mother from Ella October 5th 1914 1852". This especially large napkin ring is in excellent original condition, with no removals, repairs, or alterations. Dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/8" Height: 2" Weight: 1.9 ozs Troy Maker & Marks: Gorham Silversmiths Providence, Rhode Island c.1890 Lion Anchor G STERLING B2851

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Horace Mann Wine Goblet

.Horace Mann Wine Goblet

code: CSH003

American coin silver footed wine goblet with repousse floral and scroll designs inscribed "Horace Mann" , who was an American educator generally credited with founding the institution of public education in the United States. Dimensions: Weight 2.5 ozs. Troy Height 5" Diameter 3" Maker: George Linder, Philadelphia, 1836-1850.

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Cigar Lamp and Stand Rosette Sterling Silver Tiffany and Co 1870

.Cigar Lamp and Stand Rosette Sterling Silver Tiffany and Co 1870

code: wb114

American sterling silver cigar lamp and stand made by Tiffany & Company, c.1870- 1874. This unusual lamp has openwork rosette handles attached to an urn form body and is screwed to a circular dish shaped stand with an inner band of die rolled decoration. The original gilding inside the stand shows light wear. Monogrammed A.E.W.P., in ornate, period script under the rim of the stand, the excellent original condition, with no removals, repairs or alterations make this a very desirable piece of Antique Tiffany silver. Dimensions: Height 4 ½” Diameter 4 ½” Weight 6.6 ozs Troy Maker & Marks: Tiffany & Company New York City C.1870 – 1874 TIFFANY&Co; 2678 ;STERLING

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Noah′s Ark Sterling Baby Cup Gorham 1900

.Noah′s Ark Sterling Baby Cup Gorham 1900

code: SHCM016

American sterling silver baby cup or mug in the Noah’s Ark pattern by Gorham, featuring a band of high relief, embossed pairs of animals marching along the body of the cup as they were on their way to board, with Noah and his son standing by the Ark, awaiting their arrival. The decorations take up the middle portion of the cup, with the upper & lower plain parts of the cup being just the places to add your inscription. There is a heavy scroll and shell applied border along the rim. We offer custom hand engraving in any style and design that you wish. The bowl is in excellent, original condition, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations. There is a small dent in the handle. Dimensions: Height 2 7/8” Diameter 2 7/8” Length across the handle 4” Weight 4.1 ozs Troy Maker & Marks: Gorham Silversmiths Providence, Rhode Island, c.1900 - 1930 Gorham; Lion, Anchor, G; STERLING; A4484

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Gyllenberg Art and Crafts Bowl 1925

.Gyllenberg Art and Crafts Bowl 1925

code: SHAC001

American sterling silver hand hammered small round bowl, no monograms or removals, excellent condition. Dimensions: weight 7.3 ozs. Troy; diameter 5 ¾”; height 2 ¼” Maker: marked F. J. R. G, for Frederick J. R. Gyllenberg, Boston Mass. c. 1900-1925. Gyllenberg made silver and copper holloware at the Handicraft shop with Karl Leinonen. The Handicraft Shop was one of Boston′s leading Arts & Crafts centers which employed such notable metalsmiths as Frederick Gyllenberg, Seth Ek, George Gebelein, C. G. Forssen, Karl Leinonen, Rebecca Cauman, Mary Winlock, Sybil Foster, Alfred Swanson, and Mary Catherine Knight, who was initially hired by the Shop′s founder to supervise the operation. The Shop, founded by the Society of Arts and Crafts, opened in 1901 to produce objects made of wood, leather, and metal. By 1906 the Shop was working exclusively in metal.

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Schofield Ribbed Cup No Monogram 1920

.Schofield Ribbed Cup No Monogram 1920

code: BC003

American sterling silver cup, with no monograms or removals, this cup is of good weight and in excellent condition. The tapered body ahs an unusual ribbed design and a sturdy, D shaped strap work handle. Dimensions: Weight 3.5 ozs. Troy, Height 2 7/8”, Diameter 3” Maker: Schofield Co., Baltimore Maryland, c.1920 – 1940 Marks: Shofield mark; Sterling 497

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Falick Novick Arts and Crafts Serving Bowl 1935

. Falick Novick Arts and Crafts Serving Bowl 1935

code: SHBL020

American sterling silver, hand made, hand hammered Arts and Crafts large serving bowl made by Falick Novick of Chicago, Illinois, c.1930, having a double fluted design which divides the bowl into four panels, one of which as an applied Arts and Crafts style monogram “EZT”. When the central letter of a three letter monogram is larger, as in this example, it usually indicates the last name. The bowl is in excellent original condition, with a wonderful finish and no repairs or alterations. Novick is an extremely desirable Chicago Silversmith whose work seldom comes on the market. The best book on Chicago silver is Sharon S. Darling′s Chicago Silversmiths, published in 1977 as a catalog of an exhibition by the Chicago Historical Society. Darling mentions dozens of silversmiths who worked in Chicago, but several stand out. One is Falick Novick, who came to America from Russia in 1893 at the age of 15, and was initially employed as a plumber′s assistant. In 1907, he moved to Chicago to work as a silversmith, but struggled for years. Novick produced copper bowls for the Kalo Shop until 1920, when it stopped selling copper items, and started making the heavy silver items for which he is best known. He eventually prospered and sold his work through retail outlets such as Macy′s until he died in 1957. Novick′s mark was usually STERLING / HANDWROUGHT / BY / F. NOVICK / CHICAGO, although the city was sometimes omitted. His work, and that of Heinrich Eicher, is on a par with Kalo. Dimensions: weight 13.6 ozs. Troy, diameter 9”, depth 2” Maker, Falick Novick, Chicago Illinois, c.1930. Sterling; Handwrought F. NOVICK

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Falick Novick Arts and Crafts Serving Bowl 1935

.Falick Novick Arts and Crafts Serving Bowl 1935

code: SHBL021

American sterling silver, hand made, hand hammered Arts and Crafts serving bowl made by Falick Novick of Chicago, Illinois, c.1930 having a double fluted design which divides the bowl into four panels, one of which has an applied Arts and Crafts style monogram “T”. Novick is an extremely desirable Chicago Silversmith whose work seldom comes on the market. The best book on Chicago silver is Sharon S. Darling′s Chicago Silversmiths, published in 1977 as a catalog of an exhibition by the Chicago Historical Society. Darling mentions dozens of silversmiths who worked in Chicago, but several stand out. One is Falick Novick, who came to America from Russia in 1893 at the age of 15, and was initially employed as a plumber′s assistant. In 1907, he moved to Chicago to work as a silversmith, but struggled for years. Novick produced copper bowls for the Kalo Shop until 1920, when it stopped selling copper items, and the heavy silver trays for which he is best known. He eventually prospered and sold his work through retail outlets such as Macy′s until he died in 1957. Novick′s mark was usually STERLING / HANDWROUGHT / BY / F. NOVICK / CHICAGO, although the city was sometimes omitted. His work, and that of Heinrich Eicher, are on a par with Kalo’s.

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