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English sterling silver open salts pair by Robert Hennell II, each having a full set of London Hallmarks for 1833. Reminiscent of salts made 100 years earlier by Paul de Lamerie, each of these magnificent salts has a body with applied Acanthus leaves having chased and engraved shell and scroll decorations in between. These ornate bodies sit on conforming acanthus leaf circular base and have scalloped edge Gadroon rims. Each is graced with a well executed Crown Lion surmounted crest, as pictured. Certainly no one can fault Hennell for getting inspiration for his design for these salts from Paul de Lamerie regarded by the Victoria and Albert Museum as the greatest Silversmith of all time. Each of these special salts is 2 1/4" tall, 3 3/4" in diameter and the pair weigh a substantial 419 grams or 13.5 ozs. Troy. Crested as described above, 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. The price is for the pair.

English sterling silver gilt surprise egg by Stuart Devlin, 1968. The attractive textured cover opens to reveal three sprung enameled flowers. Hallmarked for London 1968 with makers mark SD It measures 2 3/4" tall, 2" in diameter and weighs 168 grams or 5.4 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 Christening cup for Georgiana Reed Wendell from George Chambers Reed, Jan.1st, 1851, by an unidentified New York maker. This extraordinary cup has applied beaded borders on the rim and base and a tapered, bellied body with floral ans scroll Repousse decorations surrounding the inscription: Georgiana Reed Wendel from George Chambers Reed New York, Jan 1st, 1851. This wonderful cup, with its New Year′s Day 1851 inscription, is 4" tall, 3 1/4" in diameter, 4 1/2" across the double C shaped handle and weighs 126 grams or 4.1 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. The Wendels were a wonderfully eccentric New York City family that occupied the gossip pages for years. CLICK HERE for more on Georgiana Wendel

American coin silver set of 10 teaspoons in an Acorn pattern by Farrington and Hannewell, Boston 1850. These beautiful spoons have a double struck ornate acorn pattern. They measure 6 1/8" long and weigh a total of 348 grams or 11.2 ozs Troy. Monogrammed AMD From CWJ, 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 christening cup of the noted Episcopalian writer Henry R. Percival by Leonard and Wilson of Philadelphia, c.1850. This elegant engraved octagonal cup has bands of die rolled shell and foliate decorations on the rim and the raised base and chased Acanthus leaf decorations on a stippled background. The inscription on three of the panels reads: Presented to Henry R Percival by Philip P. Green 1854. Percival, who was born in Philadelphia, died there in 1903 at the age of 49. He wrote several highly regarded Theological works, including The Seven Ecumenical Councils of the Undivided Church and was a Doctor of Divinity and a Master of Arts. Leonard and Wilson was in business in Philadelphia from 1847 - 1850 and became R and W Wilson when Leonard left the firm. Marked L & W Standard, this historically significant christening mug is 3 1/4" tall, 3 1/8" in diameter, 4 1/4" across the C shaped handle and weighs 121 grams or 3.9 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 Arts and Crafts style hand made, hammered tablespoon by Theodore Hanford Pond of Baltimore Maryland. A writer, lecturer, educator, craftsman, and museum director, Theodore Pond attended Pratt Institute from 1888 to 1892. He subsequently designed glass for Tiffany Studios, held various academic positions, including teaching at the Rhode Island School of Design, and directed the Pond Applied Arts Studios from 1911 to 1914. Core to his belief was that metalsmiths should be able to execute their pieces from beginning to end. What he did make was all done by hand, by himself. As such, his pieces are hard to find. This very desirable spoon is 8 3/8" long and weighs 68 grams or 2.2 ozs. Troy. It is marked Sterling, Pond and has the KWO-NE-SHE hand wrought Dragonfly mark. KWO-NE-SHE is Chippewa for dragonfly, and was used in Longfellow′s Song of Hiawatha. It retains its wonderful hammered finish and has a contemporary Arts and Crafts style monogram: LBP on the front of 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 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 Arts and Crafts Hammered porringer by Dominick and Haff, date marked 1882 and inscribed: Charlotte K. Bigelow from Charlotte E. Stevens Dec 25 1885. This spectacular porringer has an allover honeycomb peened surface with a conforming key work handle. Weighing a substantial 240 grams or 7.7 ozs. Troy, this special porringer is 5 1/4" in diameter at the body, 4 1/2" in diameter at the rim, 7 3/8" across the handle and2" deep. Inscribed with the Christmas inscription 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 large, deep serving bowl by the Woodside Sterling Company, c.1910. This spectacular bowl has a wide band of applied open work, high relief floral and foliate decoration. Weighing 365 grams or 11.7 ozs. Troy, this wonderfully elegant and useful bowl is 10 1/2" in diameter and 3" 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 open sugar bowl in a double Medallion pattern by Wood and Hughes Silversmiths of New York City, c. 1860 - 1870. This spectacular, large, mask handle bowl has two high relief applied Socrates Medallions surrounded by Repousse floral and chased scroll and shell decorations. Th top rim and stepped base have finely milled borders. Weighing 313 grams or 10 ozs. Troy, this impressive bowl is 3 3/4" tall, 5" in diameter and 7 3/4" across the handles. 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 & Craft hand made, hand hammered, five paneled footed serving bowl made by the Kalo Shops, c.1930 Dimensions: This special serving bowl is 7 1/2” in diameter, 1 3/4” deep and weighs 353 grams or 11.4 ozs. Troy. Marks: Sterling Handwrought at the Kalo Shop 59s 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.

English George II sterling silver Rococo soup ladle by John Spackman II, having a full set of London Hallmarks for 1738. This elegant and truly rare ladle has an ornate cast handle with a steer crown crest (wear to the crest) on a Rococo floral, shell and scroll handle. As can be seen from the pictures, the design on the back compliments but differs from the from design. The swirling fluted shell bowl adds to the appeal of this special piece. Weighing 213 grams or 6.8 ozs. Troy, this wonderful ladle is 13 1/2 " long, with a bowl 3 5/8" in diameter. 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 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.