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American coin silver child′s cup or mug with a wide band of Repousse Raspberry Vine decorations on a stippled background by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia, c.1830 - 1840. having an ornate, period monogram: EL. The top rim has an applied foliate band and the circular spread foot has die rolled foliate and dart decorations. The double C scroll handle has an Acanthus leaf thumbpiece. Weighing 134 grams or 4.3 ozs. Troy, this special cup is 4" tall to the top of the handle, 3 1/8" tall to the rim, 3" in diameter and 4 3/8" across the handle. 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 child′s mug or cup in a Medallion pattern by Albert Coles of New York City, c.1860. This handsome mug helmeted warrior medallions surrounded by floral engravings and a central shaped engraved cartouche surrounded by engraved floral and foliate decorations containing the inscription: Joseph G. Saurin. This special cup is 3 1/4" tall, 3 3/4" in diameter at its base, 2 5/8" in diameter at its opening, 4" across the C shaped handle and it weighs 123 grams or 4 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 mug or cup bu Johann Rudolph Wendt of New York City, c.1865, marked English Sterling and design number 190. This truly spectacular mug or cup has a large high relief Egyptian female Medallion head with flowing curly hair, a large Head Dress having a ball finial and a border of drop balls, and a large medallion necklace. She is wearing a pair pair of large ball end, loop earrings. The lovely lady is framed in a scroll work border accented by belleflower and foliate engravings. The top of the body has a band of chased foliate decorations set on a stippled background. The raised rim handle has a straight arrow shaped spur and is on the cup with a ball and stem socket at the bottom. The Halloween dated inscription: Louise B. Goodloe from her Auntie Oct 31st, 1871, is on the front of the body under the Medallion. The mug sits on a raised, stepped circular base and is 4" tall, 3 1/4" in diameter, 4 1/2" across the handle and weighs 213 grams or 6.8 ozs. Troy. The rim of the base has a couple of insignificant marks, otherwise..... 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 figural open salt dishes pair by Gorham Silversmiths. c.1860. Each of these delightful open salts has three cast winged lion and paw feet on a cauldron shaped body. Weighing a total of 113 grams or 3.6 ozs. Troy, Each salt is 2 7/8" in diameter and 1 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 coin silver bud vases pair c.1865. Each of these attractive and useful vases has a scalloped, flared rim on an urn shaped body supported by a large ball atop a narrow stam sitting on a circular, stepped base. Weighing a total of 152 grams or 4.9 ozs. Troy, each vase is 6 1/8" tall and 2 3/8" in diameter at the base. Unmarked as to silver content or maker, one of the vases has scratch marks under the base from the silversmith: #440 2/10 OLA Guaranteed to be as represented. 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.

Impressively done in a neoclassical revival style, this regal and substantial coin silver pitcher was flawlessly crafted in Danbury, Connecticut by master silversmiths of Levi Clark, c.1830. He was an apprentice and later partner of John Starr Blackman and this elegant pitcher is a rare example of this makers work. The ample body is complemented by a curving handle and a generous, well formed lip with attractive pedestal and decorative border embellishment. The graceful handle is solidly formed and securely mounted to the body with no repairs or modifications. The pedestal base is beautifully formed and rests completely flat. It stands 13" tall, measures 9" from handle to spout and weighs 937 grams or 30.1 ozs Troy. 1830 The remarkable 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.

Large American neo classical sterling silver copote bowl masterfully crafted in the famous Medallion pattern by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island c.1865. This early American silvermaker was known for expert craftsmanship and brilliant silversmiths who created pieces of enduring art and beauty. Compotes are a beautiful way to display fruit on a table and the applied medallion handles are ideal to hold and elevate bunches of grapes for perfect visual appeal. This gorgeous neoclassical example of their style features exquisite medallion embellishment complemented by an elegant pedestal base. It measures 7 1/2" across the handles, stands 4" tall and weighs 263 grams or 8.5 ozs Troy. The remarkable 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.

Antique silver cup made of melted Spanish silver coins, minted from silver mined in the Spanish colonies of Mexico or South America, c. 1820. It features lovely engraved decorative borders and an applied handle. It stands 4 1/8" in height, 4 3/4" across the handle and weighs 235 grams or 7.55 Troy ounces. 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.

British sterling silver salt dishes done in a magnificent figural sea shell motif, made by Charles Thomas Fox having a full set of London Hallmarks for 1829. Crested, on the underside, next to the Hallmarks, Manus Justa Decus with an armored raised fist haolding an arrow, each shell measures 4" in length and width and they weigh a combined 181 grams or 5.8 Troy ounces. 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.

Distinctive coin silver mug crafted by dynastic figure in silversmithing, William Gale of New York, c. 1852. Features simple elegant borders and is inscribed "Emily M.Brown 1852". Measures 3 1/4" in diameter, 3 1/2" high and weighs 244 grams or 7.84 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.

Magnificent American coin silver water pitcher, engraved with foliate and grape decorative border, c.1860. This substantial and majestic pitcher is made from American coin silver and has a purity of 900. The ample body is complemented by an regal beaded handle with applied foliate embellishment. The neck is adorned with a grand and decorative border. It is extraordinary piece standing 11 1/2" in height and weighing a massive 1145 grams or 36.81 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.

American coin silver floral repousse spectacles case c.1850. Charming detailed floral motif. This rare and unusual case measures 6" in length, 1 1/4" width and weighs 62 grams or 2 Troy ounces. 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 four piece tea set with exquisite grape vine chased decorations done by master silversmiths of Richard Fisher & Francis Cooper, New York City, C.1854-1862. This regal and stunning set consists of a tea pot 12 1/2" in height, sugar bowl 10 1/2" in height, waste bowl 6 1/4" in height and the creamer which is 9" in height. Total weight is a substantial 2545 grams or 81.8 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed B in ornate period script, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver open salts by Schulz and Fischer of San Francisco California, c.1875. These attractive salts have decorative die-rolled borders and flared bases. The interiors are gilt. We have added two complementary Gorham sterling silver salt spoons. Each bowl is 2 1/2" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and the pair weighs 106 grams or 3.4 ozs. Troy. Each dish hasa a period monogram JRW on the side of the body and the Schulz and Fischer Great Seal of California mark is under each base, as well as their COIN. and S.F. CAL. marks. 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.

American coin silver child′s cup with floral repousse decorations, unmarked c.1852. This wonderful cup measures 3 3/8" tall, 4 3/8" across the handle, 3" in diameter and weighs 146 grams or 4.7 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Inscribed Nelly Feby 9th 1852, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver child′s cup with floral engraved decorations by Tift & Whiting NYC c.1853. This wonderful cup measures 3 1/4" tall, 4" across the handle, 2 5/8" in diameter and weighs 118 grams or 3.8 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Inscribed F.H. Stetson From H. J. Holbrook 1853, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American octagonal coin silver child′s cup with floral scroll architectural and scenic decorations c.1835. This wonderful cup measures 3" tall, 3 3/4" across the handle, 2 1/2" in diameter and weighs 95 grams or 3 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition save for a few dents, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed Abraham Quackenbush, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver cup by Conrad Bard Philadelphia, PA c. 1850-1859. This handsome cup has an inscribed with the capacity 1/2 Pint on the upper inside rim. Dimensions: 3 1/8" tall, 4 5/8" across the handle, 3 1/8" in diameter and it weighs 174 grams or 5.6 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed BMH 4th mo. 1852, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver mug or cup having repousse floral, shell and scroll decorations by Baily and Co. of Philadelphia, c.1850. This exquisite mug has repousse floral, shell and scroll decorations on the body, surrounding a reserve containing the inscription Mary Cornelia Gowdy as well as complementing uppe and lower rims of die rolled shell decorations. This desirable cup is 4" tall, 3" in diameter, 4 1/2" across the handle and weighs 156 grams or 5 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.

American coin silver cauldron salts by Gorham SIlversmiths, c.1860. These interesting salts have applied, beaded collared rims and cast scroll feet and brackets. The engravings on the body surround period monmograms, in ornate script JM. Marked 120 Lion Anchor G COIN under each base, the salts measures 2 1/8" tall, 2" in diameter and the pair weigh 113 grams or 3.6 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.

American coin silver Civil War presentation snuff box, c.1865. This piece of Civil War history has allover engine turned and engraved designs, with a central New Year′s Day, 1865 presentation inscription on the lid: --To-- Hon. P. E. Brady. by the CLerks in Div No. 1. Examining Bureau. P. M. G. O. Jany. 1st, 1865. The PMGO was the Provost Marshall′s General Office and was established by the War Department by an act of March 3, 1863 (12 Stat. 731). Functions: Arrested deserters, enrolled men for the draft, enlisted volunteers, and compiled statistics on the physical condition of recruits and on army casualties. This desirable snuff box is 3 1/8" wide, 2 1/8" tall, 3/4" deep and weighs 67 grams or 2.2 ozs. Troy. The box is unmarked and guaranteed to be as represented. 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.

American Coin Silver Repousse Coffee Pot by andrew Ellicot Warner of Baltimore Maryland, c.1830. This ornate, nicely detailed double bellied pot has attractive Repousse decorations on the body, circular spread foot, handle and lid, which has a floral and foliate finial. The side of the body contains an ornate, period monogram HWP within a scroll work cartouche. Marked as pictured under the base, this elegant pot is 13" tall, 9 3/4" across the handle and weighs a substantial 1235 grams or 39.7 ozs. Troy. The excellent original condition and clear 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. r921

American Colonial Silver Cnn or Large Mug by John Coburn of Boston, c.1760. CLICK HERE for Info on John Coburn. This handsome mug is 5 3/8" tall, 3 3/8" in diameter, 5" across the handle and weighs 413 grams or 13.3 ozs. Troy. The excellent original condition, with no removals, repairs or alterations makes this an especially attractive offering. Inscribed in ornate, period script, Ann Augusta Gray′s, the original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver teapot made by Jones Ball & Co. of Boston c.1853- 1854 having oak leaf and acorn repousse decorations on the body and lid, and a cast acorn and oak leaf finial. The "C" scroll handle has an acanthus leaf thumb piece. The pot sits on four shell form paw feet and is inscribed: "Emma P. Flint".

This ornate teapot is in excellent original condition, with no repairs, removals or alterations. Dimensions: Height: 9" Length from Handle to Spout: 9 1/4" Weight: 26.6 ozs Troy. Maker & Marks: Jones Ball & Co Boston, Pure Coin.

American coin silver Federal cup with applied gadrooned rim and floral circular foot and matching handle.

There are no monograms or removals and the cup is in excellent original condition, with no repairs or alterations. Dimensions: Weight: 3 ozs Troy Height: 2 3/4" Diameter: 2 1/2" Width across Handle: 3 3/4". Maker & Marks: William Thomson New York City 1831 W. Thomson (script); NEW YORK1831 There is a name lightly scratched on the bottom of the cup that is almost illegible.

American coin silver large floral repousse water pitcher made by Charters and Dunn of New York City, c1856. The large body sits on a spreading, repousse pedestal foot with a beaded rim and has a triple C scroll handle with an acanthus leaf thumb piece. The inscription reads: "Hon. E. S. Capron. A Testimonial of Gratitude Dec. 29th 1856." Dimensions: Height 13 ¼" Length from Spout to Handle 7 ¾" Diameter of the Base 5" Weight 24.1 ozs Troy Maker: Charters & Dunn, New York City, 1856 – 1860 Retailed by Platt Brothers, Baltimore Maryland Marks; Beehive; C&D in a rounded diamond cartouche, Arm & Hammer. 854 This mark is the modified version of the CC&D mark of Charters, Cann & Dunn, altered when Cann left the firm in 1856.

American coin silver teapot and matching stand in the Repousse pattern. The pot is made and marked by Samuel Kirk and Son. The stand or tray is made and marked by Andrew Ellicott Warner and over stamped by Kirk, likely the result of Kirk’s need for the stand to accommodate his customer. Possibly, the person who presented the stand needed it on short notice and was a customer of Kirk’s and Kirk went to Warner to obtain the stand. This serves to well illustrate how interchangeable the Baltimore Repousse silver was and calls into question the common idiosyncrasy of some who insist on only having Kirk or Stieff, etc. Both pieces bear the same skillfully engraved family crest of a rampant Unicorn. The stand has the inscription on the bottom: "From Mrs.Whitridge to N. G. Thomas". The pot has allover Repousse floral decorations, sits on a circular, spread foot repousse base and has repousse handle with ivory insulators. The stand has a Repousse border and the Crest is located in the middle of a hand engraved field, surrounded by foliate engraving and sits on four ball and claw feet. Dimensions: Footed Salver: Diameter: 7 1/8" Height 1" Weight 6.3 ozs Troy, Teapot: Length from Spout to Handle 9" Height 5" Weight 13.5 ozs Troy Makers and Marks: Samuel Kirk and Son, Baltimore Maryland, c.1870 Andrew Ellicott Warner, Baltimore Maryland, c.1870 Teapot: S. Kirk & Son 11OZ Stand: A. E. WARNER 11 .OZ (twice). Over stamped S. KIRK & SON