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American sterling silver Arts and Crafts dresser or desk box with hammered finish made and removable insert, the production number 5400 enclosed in a rectangle indicates it was a special order by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1915. This handsome half round box is 8 1/4" long, 5 1/2" wide, 1 1/4" deep and weighs 708 grams or 22.7 ozs Troy, it is monogrammed MMR in a period script. 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.

Silver and enamel cigarette case made by Gorham silversmiths, date marked for 1892. This beautiful case is 3 3/8" long, 2 1/2" wide and weighs 106 grams or 3.4 ozs Troy. Excellent original estate 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 blotter corners with ornate scroll Repousse decorations made by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1900. These beautiful corners are 5 3/8" wide and weigh a total of 219 grams or 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 removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver Art Nouveau tray in the Love′s Dream pattern by Unger Brothers, c.1900. This beautiful tray is 10 7/8" long, 3 1/8" wide and weighs 96 grams or 3.1 ozs Troy. No monograms or removals, excellent original condition, with some minute dimples in a couple of places.

American sterling silver floral Repousse card holder three compartment by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1887. This beautiful card holder is 9 1/2" long, 3 3/4" wide and weighs 342 grams or 11 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.

English sterling silver letter holder with figural cast dragon finial, London 1897 William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman. The slats for the holder are the letters XIV. This unusual holder is 4" tall, 2 5/8" long, 2 1/4" wide and weighs 163 grams or 5.2 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.

American sterling silver figural Victorian lady letter opener by Howard & Co, retailed by Rand & Crane, Boston, c.1890. This magnificent letter opener is 7 3/4" long and weighs 66 grams or 2.1 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver sealing wax cylinder, seal, match and taperstick safe with striker and taper stick holder by Samuel Jacob having a full set of London Hallmarks for 1896. This scarce and desirable combination sealing wax tool has a long chamber for the sealing wax with a domed V notched topped hinged cap having a man in 16th Century attire as a finial. The short chamber for the matches and tapersticks has a flat topped hinged cap used as a seal, with the initials LIG. The cylinder rests on two elongated ball feet and the striker is on the cylinder atop the short match chamber. The nozzle for the mini taperstick sits just behind the striker. The body of the cylinder has bands ofalternating scroll and floral and swirling fluted Repousse decorations. Both hinges are clean and tight and both caps open and close properly and securely. Weighing 38 grams or 1.2 ozs. Troy, this superb cylinder is 9 1/4" long and 1/2" in diameter. It would make the perfect gift for the person who has almost everything. Monogrammed, if the seal initials would be considered a monogram, 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 gilt paper clip with ornate open work top featuring a portrait porcelain plaque of a lady reading, Gorham date marked for 1895. This beautiful clip is 3 1/4" long, 1 3/4" wide and weighs 64 grams or 2.06 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 or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The Spring and hinge are clean and tight, excellent operating condition.

American sterling silver address book binder by Mauser c. 1890, with the inside of the address book being professionally redone to fit the Louis Vuitton address book. It even has a sleeve pocket on the inside of the back cover. The intricate, open work silver cover by Mauser features over a dozen cupids holding flowers in the clouds. Modeled after The Swarm of Cupids painting by the French artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard, the ornate cover has a larger blank reserve in he center and a baluster border. This handsome beautiful address book is 9 1/4" long and 5 3/4" wide. 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.

Austrian 800 silver, porcelain and glass double ink stand, made in Vienna c.1890 – 1910. This elegant inkstand features an oval tray with a band of ribbon decorations having an openwork, floral gallery, sitting on four, square cast, beaded and block feet. The silver mounted turquoise porcelain ink wells have their glass inserts. One well has an old crack in the body. The silver mountings are decorated with leaf and berry decorations and the hinged caps have pomegranate finials. There is a well marked, original, silver reflective plate under the glass that gives a mirror-like effect to the glass. The entire inkstand is well marked and in excellent condition, save for the noted crack in the body of one well. Dimensions: Height: 1 ¼” Height to the finial of the inkwell: 3 ¼” Length: 10 ¾” Width: 7 ¼” Maker & Marks: RS in a cartouche, three intertwined rings in an irregular hexagon, and crossed pickaxes in a square denote a good Viennese maker whom I am unable to identify. This stunning inkstand was retailed by Schwarz & Steiner of Vienna, Austria.

American sterling silver large letter opener or paper knife in a Etruscan Revival Medallion and shell pattern, c.1885. Unmarked, but guaranteed to be as represented. This elegant and special opener is 11 3/4" long, 3 1/2" wide and weighs 99 grams or 3.2 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.

Decorative and cleverly embellished sterling silver souvenir letter opener from Louisiana, c.1900. The highly detailed handle features the Louisiana state bird, the Brown Pelican and the official state wildflower, the Louisiana Iris. As charming today as when it was made over 100 years ago, this useful piece of cultural Americana measures 5 1/4" in length, and weighs 13 grams. The exceptional 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.

Four piece set of sterling silver meat skewers by Thomas Wilkes Barker, having a full well struck set of London Hallmarks for 1814. Each would also serve well as a letter opener. They each measures 5 3/4" in length and weigh a combined 84 grams or 2.7 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 antique 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 sterling silver letter opener retailed by Green Leaf & Crosby, made probably by Gorham Silversmiths c.1890. This very unusual letter opener measures 6 5/8" long and weighs 33 grams or 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.

Danish sterling silver letter opener in the Blossom pattern by Georg Jensen of Copenhagen, 1933- 1944. Georg Jensen Copenhagen Denmark 1933 - 1945 Sterling Denmark 925, GJ in rectangle;117 Dimensions: 6 3/4" long and weighs 54 grams or 1.7 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver letter opener in the Fleur-de-Lis or Queens′ pattern by Gorham Silversmiths, patent 1868. This elegant and useful antique letter opener has the name Hattie inscribed on the front of the handle and is 7 7/8" long and weighs 40 grams or 1.3 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

Sterling silver Arts & Crafts Cheroot or small cigar box with an applied gilt and enameled panel depicting a smoking and wine drinking happy green man in a whimsical costume. His red shoes add a nice touch. If Pablo Picasso didn’t design this box, he should have.

This hand made, hand hammered box is in excellent original condition, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations. It has substantial weight for its size and a gilt interior. The enameled panel is secured to the lid by four studs..

We are not sure of its origin. It could be Spanish or even American, c.1920 - 1940. The only marks are 925 and a crown. Whoever made it, they did a wonderful job Dimensions: Weight: 8.1 ozs Troy Height: 4" Width of Lid: 2 3/4" Width: 2 5/8" Maker & Marks: Unknown maker, possibly Spanish or American, c.1920-1940 925 crown