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American Italian sterling silver napkin ring with gold band borders made for Tiffany and Company by Kohler and Schaefer Silversmiths of Milan Italy, c.1970. This elegant, Art Moderne napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/8" tall and weighs 32 grams or 1 oz. 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 engine turned napkin ring having twisted ribbon and bead applied rims and a shaped, applied cartouche containing the inscription: Lizzie, c.1860. This delightfully attractive napkin ring is 2" in diameter ,1 1/4" tall and weighs 27 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.

European silver pate on brass figural spice box or Etrog in the form of a Rooster, Nineteenth Century, with a maker′s mark of ES with a tree in between the letters inside a shield shaped cartouche. This superb, large box has excellent detail, with the head of the Rooster serving as the lid. As with the Rooster Inkwell, this beauty is guaranteed not to lay an egg. At 8 1/4" tall and 9" from beak to tail feathers, this is a very impressive figural spice box. The finish is original, with good color and only light wear.

American sterling silver Aesthetic style napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1878 and inscribed Fannie. This elegant napkin ring has geometric and fern engravings and is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 3/4" tall and weighs 31 grams or 1 oz. 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 floral engraved napkin ring, c.1880, with a period script monogram: KP on the front within a floral engraved cartouche and a later inscription: Jerry Sept. 11th, 1925 on the back. This interesting and large napkin ring weighs 60 grams or 1.9 ozs. Troy, is 1 15/16" ion diameter and 1 3/4" tall. Monogrammed and 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 beaded border Aesthetic engraved napkin ring inscribed: E F Leach, c,1875. This lovely, matte finished napkin ring is 1 5/8z" in diameter, 1 1/8" tall and weighs 11 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.

English sterling silver napkin ring with applied Celtic dragon and lion mask rims by Adie Brothers, having a full set of Coronation Hallmarks for Birmingham, 1953. This special napkin ring is 2" in diameter, 1 1/8"tall and weighs 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, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver hand made and hammered rectangular napkin ring in the colonial pattern by Marshall Fields of Chicago, inscribed on the inside of the ring: Henry 1912. This special Arts and Crafts napkin ring is 1 7/8" long, 7/8" wide, 5/8" tall and weighs 18 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 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 sterling silver and walnut Arts and Crafts large circular tray in the Dolores pattern by Shreve and Company of San Francisco, c.1915. The special tray is 14 1/2" in diameter and has an applied, hammered border and an Arts and Crafts style monogram: 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. If desired, we would apply a coat of French polish to the wood. Make sure to see our Dolores covered serving dish, gravy boat with under plate and 12 ice cream forks currently for sale in our shop on Ruby Lane.

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American sterling silver and ebony serving fork in the Town and Country pattern by Allan Adler of Los Angeles, California, c.1950. This special serving fork is 10 3/4" long and weighs 88 grams or 2.8 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 Aesthetic berry or casserole serving spoon having a cast bird atop a domed beaded finial by George Sharp of Philadelphia, Patent, c.1865. This special spoon has a hexagonal handle with beaded collars at each end and is 9 7/8" long and weighs 86 grams, or 2.8 ozs. Troy. The domed finial has an inscription of the family name: Barden. 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 SmilingDevil Mask and Belleflower mustard pot with a gilt interior by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1892. This wonderful figural mustard pot 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 fluted, domed, hinged lid with its ball finial adds to the overall appeal of this special mustard pot. The C Shaped handle has no dents and the hinge is clean and tight, with the lid fitting properly. 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. Make sure to see the matching salt and pepper shakers. CLICK HERE to see the shakers.

American sterling silver hand made Arts and Crafts salt dishes or boats by Arthur J. Stone of Gardner, Massachusetts and crafted by Boston Society of Arts and Crafts Medalist Herbert A. Taylor, c.1910. Each of these special salts is 3" long, 2" wide, 4 1/2" across the handles, 2 1/8" tall and the pair weigh a total of 114 grams or 3.7 ozs. Troy. Each also has a period script monogram: M on the side of the body. 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 mixed metals salad serving set by William Wise and Son of Brooklyn, New York, c.1890. This handsome and useful Arts and Crafts style, hand made and hammered salad serving set is solid copper with an applied sterling silver design on the front of each handle. The back of each handle is monogrammed in ornate, period script: U. weighing a total of 211 grams or 6.8 ozs. Troy, each piece is approximately 10 1/4" long. 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 Arts and Crafts hand made sugar tongs by Porter Blanchard, Hollywood, California c.1940. These unusual tongs measure 3 1/2" long and weighs 36 grams or 1.2 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

American sterling silver Repousse and floral engraved ice cream set made for Bailey banks and Biddle of Philadelphia, c.1880. This exquisite set consists of 12 ice cream spoons with scalloped edge and engraved bowls and a matching, large ice cream server. Each of the Repousse ice cream spoons is 6 1/8" long, the ice cream server is 10 3/4" long, with the set weighing a total of 406 grams or 13 ozs. Troy. The backs of the bowls of the spoons and the blade of the server have ornate, period script monograms: TP. 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 napkin ring with handsome Greek Key boarders, Wood And Hughes, c.1880. This beautiful napkin ring measures 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 37 grams. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed ALJ in an ornate period script, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver napkin ring with ornate open work boarders, Frank Whiting, c.1880. This beautiful napkin ring measures 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 3/4" tall and weighs 40 grams. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed MH in an ornate period script, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver floral engraved napkin ring, c.1900. This elegant napkin ring measures 1 5/8" in diameter, 1 3/8" tall and weighs 33 grams. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, inscribed Walter, KPW in an ornate period script, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American coin silver floral embossed napkin ring, c.1860. This beautiful napkin ring measures 2 1/8" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall, and weighs 48 grams. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed RC in an ornate period script, removals, no repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver napkin ring, c.1900. This handsome napkin ring measures 1 3/4" in diameter, 1" tall and weighs 32 grams. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed AWE in an ornate period script. The soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver Aesop′s Fables creamer by R. Blackinton Silversmiths, c.1900. This fabulous creamer features acid etched scenes from three of Aesop′s Fables: The Dog and His Reflection The Heron The Fox and The Grapes all done in marvelous detail. The wide D shaped handle is in excellent condition and the inside of the creamer is clean, making it ideal for use. Weighing 116 grams or 3.7 ozs. Troy, this special creamer or small milk jug is 2 5/8" in diameter, 4" handle to spout and 3 1/4" 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

Mexican sterling silver Art Moderne pitcher by Sanborns of Mexico City, c.1960. This striking pitcher has a curved elongated spout and a large, tubular C shaped handle on a tapered, circular body with a reversed tapered neck. The pictures tell the story of this wonderful hand made pitcher which weighs 177 grams or 5.7 ozs. Troy and is 3" in diameter, 4 1/2" handle to spout and 4 3/4" 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 / English sterling silver napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths, with a full set of Birmingham Hallmarks for 1911. This elegant ribbon and wreath applied border napkin ring is inscribed Copley and is 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 1/4" tall and weighs 21 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 footed salver in a wonderful Art Deco floral design, by Tiffany and Company Silversmiths, date marked for 1943 - 1945. This spectacular salver sits on a raised circular foot, has applied open work floral handles and is 8 1/2" in diameter, 11 1/8" across the handles and weighs 460 grams or 14.8 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 punch ladle by Frank Smith, c.1890. This wonderfully ornate, large ladle has high relief, applied grape vines, berries and leaves on the handle and gilt double-spouted bowl, with the grape vines no the handle being applied with a Lap Over Edge effect. Weighing 233 grams or 7.5 ozs. Troy, this special punch ladle is 14" long, with a double spouted bowl 4 3/4" wide. The back of the handle has an ornate, period monogram: G 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. Available elsewhere for $1295, our price of $950 is as special as the ladle itself.

American sterling silver footed fruit or bread basket by William Gale Jr. of New York City, date marked 1866. This unusual and attractive basket has a twisted wire work oval body set on a conforming pedestal base, both of which have applied knife and dart borders. The top border has attached keyhole swing handles. The sides of the basket have applied sheet silver Union shields, one of which is monogrammed, in ornate, period script: CHP This most unusual basket weighs 500 grams and is 10 1/2" long, 8 3/4" wide and 5 1/4" tall. The handles are 2" long and 1 1/8" wide. We like ths very much and so will you. 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 Art Deco fruit bowl with an open work Acanthus leaf circular pedestal base by the Quaker Silver Co. division of Gorham Silversmiths, c.1940. This nicely sized and very attractive footed serving bowl is 9 3/4" in diameter, 4" tall and weighs 548 grams or 17.6 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 basket weave napkin ring by Wood and Hughes Silversmiths, c.1875. This handsome napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 3/4" tall and weighs 31 grams or 1 oz. Troy. There is an applied, fancy scroll cartouche with a period monogram: L 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.