Recent Acquisitions

American sterling silver Aesthetic Smiling Devil Mask and Belleflower salt and pepper shakers by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1891. Each of these wonderful figural shakers has three smiling Devil Masks, with the Devil′s horns supporting garland wreaths of Belleflowers with central Pansy blossoms. One of the masks has a beard, the other two seem to be more feminine. The bottom third of the body has Aesthetic, repeating, swirling fluted designs emanating from a circular, spread foot base. 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. Make sure to see the matching mustard pot. CLICK HERE to see the mustard pot.

American coin silver napkin ring with floral repousse decorations, c.1870. This beautiful napkin ring measures 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 1/8" tall and weighs 24 grams. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, inscribed Elsie M Jenkins, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver napkin ring in the Pond Lily pattern by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1890. This beautiful napkin ring measures 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 42 grams. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver open salt dishes in a basket weave patter by Whiting Mfg., c.1875. These darling dishes measure 1 1/2" in diameter, 7/8" deep and weigh a total of 37 grams or 1.2 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed P on the bottom, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver figural corn butter knives and butter pads made by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1889. These darling knives measure 4 3/4" long, the dishes are 3 1/8" in diameter, total silver weight is 324 grams or 10.4 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed P on the bottom, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver compotes by Gorham Silversmiths in a pattern that very much resembles Chantilly, c.1895 and retailed by Spaulding and Company of Chicago. Spaulding originated in Chicago in 1855 and was purchased by Gorham in 1920. These compotes likely pre-date 1920. Each of of these ornate compotes has a Repousse scroll, floral and foliate border on the rim of the plate and base. Weighing a total of 764 grams or 24.6 ozs. Troy, each compote is 8" in diameter (plate), 4 5/8" diameter (base and4" 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 napkin ring by Wood & Hughes, c.1870. This handsome napkin ring measures 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 23 grams. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed A in an ornate period script, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver parcel gilt Baroque shell serving bowl by George W. Shiebler of New York City, c.1890. This lovely shell shaped dish has an applied foliate within scroll border and an ornate open work scroll and foliate handle formed as part of the dish. The scroll work surrounds a blank kidney shaped cartouche. Weighing 153 grams or 4.9 ozs. Troy, this special dish is 7 1/2" LONG, 5 3/8" wide and2" tall to the tip of the handle. 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 800 silver square large dresser or serving tray with an applied shell and Gadroon border by the Calderoni Shop of Milan Italy, c.1960. This large and heavy tray is 10 3/4" square and weighs 873 grams or 28.1 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.

American sterling silver compote in the Chantilly Grand pattern by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1895. This elegant, ornate footed serving dish is 9 3/4" in diameter, 4" tall and weighs a substantial 614 grams or 19.7 ozs. Troy. Just under the floral Repousse decorations, one corner is has a discreet, ornate period monogram: BW. Realizing that ornate and discreet are seldom seen in the same sentence, it only fair to point out that the monogram is not in the usual place, prominently placed in the center of the dish. 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 fish serving set in the Jenny Lind pattern by William Gale and Son of New York City, c.1850. This spectacular set has a serving knife blade with fancy scroll engraving surrounding a pheasant and a serving fork with engraved tines and an open work bowl. The pattern name Jenny Lind was originated by Albert Coles and copied and slightly modified from Gales′ pattern, which was introduced before the British actress came to America, creating the sensation that followed her arrival. It is likely that the original Gale pattern was not called Jenny Lind. The knife is a3 1/4" long and weighs 203 grams. The fork is 10 1/8" long and weighs 148 grams. Their combined weight is 351 grams or 11.3 ozs. Troy. Each has a pan ornate, period script monogram: ASB. 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 copper and sterling silver hand made and hammered cigar lamp by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1883. This nicely detailed dragon handle lamp has an applied sterling silver juggler and a Batfish on the body. All the parts are present, including the filler cap, snuffer and original chain. Having a very nice original patina, this stunning cigar lamp is 3" in diameter, 4" handle to spout and 2 1/2" tall. It weighs 175 grams or 5.6 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.

American sterling silver Art Moderne or Arts and Crafts serving or chop set, hand made and hammered for Zacho′s of Los Angeles, in a pattern remarkably similar to Allan Adler′s Sunset and likely made by Adler, c.1950. It is also possible that Zacho imported his silver from his native Denmark, where he obtained his furniture and ceramics. He was a distributor and business partner with Carl Hansen and Son. Zacho′s store was located at 3157 Wilshire Blvd near Bullocks. Axel Zacho was the owner and was born in Denmark in 1899, died in Los Angeles in 1955, with the store closing in 1962. There is no record of Zacho producing any silver. The attractive and useful spoon has a wonderful hammered finish, more pronounced on the back, and is 10 1/4" long, weighing 83 grams or 2.7 ozs. Troy. The matching fork is 10 1/4" long and weighs 81 grams or 2.7 ozs. Troy. This useful and attractive set weighs 5.4 ozs. Troy, with each piece having an ornate, period script monogram on the front of the handle: B. 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. For more on Zacho and his spectacular house at 1626 Gilcrest Drive, Beverly Hills, CLICK HERE.

American sterling silver Baroque napkin ring with wide bands of applied swirling scroll and foliate decorations by the Woodside Sterling Co. c.1910. This elegant napkin ring has an ornate, period script monogram: WSH and is 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 1/4" tall and weighs 26 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.

American coin silver Aesthetic engraved napkin ring, c.1875. This handsome napkin ring has engraved bamboo and heron decorations, with engraved geometric trapezoids framing a wriggle work trapezoid enclosing an ornate, period script monogram: JSN. This special napkin ring is 1 5/8" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 21 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.

American sterling silver Aesthetic engraved beaded napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths. date marked for 1884. This large, attractive napkin ring has wide triple grooved rims with beaded borders and a body with Aesthetic floral and foliate engravings. Weighing 26 grams, this handsome napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter and 2" tall. 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.

Mexican sterling silver Art Moderne water pitcher with a flat, stylized strap handle having an inwardly curved thumbpiece on a bulbous bellied body, c.1960. This striking pitcher is 6 1/4" tall, 6" in diameter, 7 5/8" spout to handle and it weighs a substantial 739 grams or 23.8 ozs. Troy. Marked Sterling Mexico and a partial maker′s mark SA (the Mexican version of Inc.), this special pitcher is definitely first quality. 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 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 barrel form napkin rings, each with an nicely engraved Knight′s head crest, c.1890. Each of these handsome napkin rings also has a period script monogram: GES, weighs 30 grams, is 1 3/4" in diameter and is1 3/4" tall. Each napkin ring has an applied mark, sterling, on the inside of the ring. 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. We have two of these napkin rings available. The price is for one.

American coin silver Architechtural napkin ring, c.1860. This beautiful napkin ring measures 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 3/8" tall andweighs 26 grams. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed HR, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

German Art Nouveau 800 Silver napkin ring, c.1890. This handsome napkin ring measures 2" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 64 grams or 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.

American sterling silver napkin ring in an Aesthetic engraved design on a double waisted body with Palmette borders and milled edges, inscribed: Sister M. Cyril, c.1885, marked 925 Sterling 1000 pattern 179. This interesting napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 16 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.

American sterling silver Barrel form sugar bowl and creamer by the Whiting division of Gorham Silversmiths, c.1875, pattern number 309. Each off these special pieces has a gilt interior and they weigh a total of 227 grams or 7.3 ozs. Troy. The creamer is 3 3/8" tall, 2 1/2" in diameter and 4" handle to spout. The sugar bowl is 3 1/4" tall, 2 3/4" in diameter and 44 3/8" across the handles. Each has an ornate period script monogram: EAB. 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 Art Deco sterling silver 3 pcs salad serving set cosisting of: salad serving fork, salad serving spoon, salad serving bowl, made by Tiffany & Co for New York′s World′s Fair and named "Exposition" pattern, also kniwn as "Tomato" pattern, c.1939. This handsome set measures: salad set 9 3/4" long, salad bowl 9 1/4" in diameter and 3 1/2" deep, total silver weight is 1075 grams or 34 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.

American sterling silver napkin ring in an applied Baroque scroll design by Towle Silversmiths, c.1900, monogrammed MAH. Weighing 34 grams or 1.1 ozs. Troy, this elegant napkin ring is 2" in diameter and 1 1/8" tall. 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 ornate open work floral scroll napkin ring in the Louvre pattern by Wallace Silversmiths, c.1893. This scarce and desirable napkin ring is 2" in diameter and 1 7/8" tall, weighing 43 grams or 1.4 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.

American coin silver Aesthetic napkin ring with engraved ivy surrounding and engraved cartouche containing the ornate, script monogram JSB. This elegant napkin ring is 1 5/8" in diameter, 1" 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 detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Portuguese 958 standard sterling silver fish slice with Lisbon assay mark, 1816 - 1828. This scarce and desirable slice has a fluted, shaped handle and a heavy, pierced, shaped blade, mounted to the handle on a Palmette form shank. Unusually heavy, large and very usable, this special server weighs 237 grams or 7.6 ozs. Troy and is 12 3/4" 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. We see very little Portuguese silver of the age. Most of the available Portuguese silver was made in the late 19th or 20th Century. Tardy list this Lisbon mark as being from 1816 - 1828, while Wyler states it to be 18th Century. We tend to lean towards Tardy.

Sterling silver Niello napkin ring in a minoiature checkerboard pattern having an inlaid gold oval, engraved cartouche containing a period monogram AC. This elegant and unusual napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 3/8" tall, weighing 42 grams or 1.4 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.

American sterling silver matte finished, bright cut floral, scroll and foliate engraved napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1880, inscribed A.C. to Miss Goss. This lovely napkin ring, certainly a present from a student to a teacher, is 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 26 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.