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English sterling silver novelty pair of stork umbilical cord tongs. Modeled as a stork, the body opens to reveal a baby. These beautiful tongs are 4" long and weigh 42 grams or 1.4 ozs Troy. London 1878, maker′s initials JL. 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 beaker with ornate floral and scroll Repousse decorations, marked Lincoln & Foss Pure Coin W & G Boston. This beautiful beaker is 3 3/4" tall, 3" in diameter and weighs 146 grams or 4.7 ozs Troy, the cup is inscribed Georgie 1855. 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 large ice tongs in a Medallion pattern by John Polhamus and retailed by Tiffany and Company, both of New York City, c.1865. The helmeted Greek Warrior on each side of the handle makes these useful and attractive tongs irresistible. The Eagle claw and shell bowls add to the appeal of these scarce tongs. Weighing 106 grams or 3.4 ozs. Troy, these very special tongs are 8" 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.

American sterling silver Aesthetic serving bowl in the Calla Lily pattern by The Whiting Manufacturing Company, c.1880. The finely detailed leaf bowl has a Calla Lily handle and sits on a circular pedestal base. This exquisite bowl is 8"long, 5" wide, 2 1/2" tall and weighs 259 grams or 8.3 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 napkin ring having an ornate die rolled, applied beaded border, c.1870, marked 600 S and has an ornate, period script monogram: HHP. This especially attractive and desirable napkin ring is 2" in diameter, 1 3/4" tall and weighs 54 grams or 1.75 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 coin silver napkin ring having double beaded and triple lined applied rims, c.1870. Weighing 63 grams or 2 ozs. Troy, this handsome and desirable napkin ring is 1 15/16" in diameter and 1 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 sterling silver salad serving set in the Labors of Cupid pattern by Dominick and Haff Silversmiths, c.1900. This spectacular set has the detail and finish expected from this pattern and still retains most of the original gilding in the bowls and tines. Weighing a total of 272 grams, the fork is 9 1/2" long and the spoon is 9 3/8" 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.

American sterling silver large ornate serving bowl with wide Chrysanthemum Repousse Border, Gorham Silversmiths, 1921. This beautiful bowl is 15" long, 11 1/8" wide and weighs 615 grams or 19.8 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent estate original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Antique American sterling silver round pedestal plateau wedding cake stand with beaded border and applied ivy leaf decorations, made by Gale Dominick & Haff, New York, 1870-1872. This beautiful stand is 11" in diameter, 13 1/2" base diameter, 2 3/4" tall and weighs 1383 grams or 44.5 ozs Troy, it is monogrammed ABL in a period script. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original estate condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English sterling silver tastevin or wine taster bearing a full set of Hallmarks for London 1679. This handsome wine taster is 3 1/2" across the handles, 2 1/2" in diameter, 5/8" deep and weighs 22 grams. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent estate original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver serving set consisting of a fork and aspoon, c.1890. The set is allover gilt and with full length twist handles that are shaped into an oval to accommodate an applied, pierced panesl with scroll open work, Fleur-de-Lis, crescent, floral and foliate decorations and a Lion body finial, all accented by Turquoise enamel. This beautiful set is 8 1/4" long and weighs 118 grams or 3.8 ozs Troy, both pieces are monogrammed MC in an ornate 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.

Italian 800 standard silver covered pedestal oval serving bowl having an overall fish scale surface with shell handles, a Dolphin finial on the lid and a conforming oval base with dolphin and shell supports, c.1900. This truly elegant and nicely detailed serving bowl is 4 3/4" across the handles, 5 1/4" tall, 4" long, 3" wide and 2 3/8" deep, weighing 245 grams or 7.9 ozs. Troy. The interior is gilt and the underside is marked with a cauldron, flanked by the number 800. 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.

French Provincial, Lyon, 950 standard silver covered sugar, jam or sweet meat bowl, 1813 - 1830, maker′s mark: FC over S for François Cécil Soccard. It also has an unknown to us Stag Head mark, very similar to the discharge mark used in Nantes during the mid 18th C. This most unusual oval pedestal serving bowl has the usual array of marks on the lid, body and base, plus the unusual aforementioned Stag head mark and another unknown script mark on the inner rim of the lid: EST. The mark is next to a Lyon Grosse Garantie mark. The body has a 1st Standard Provincial assay mark, with another Provincial Garantie mark on the cut work of the base along with yet another unknown mark of a square cross with intersecting rays. The lid and underside of the base have buriladas or vous ciselé marks taken by the assayer. The makers′ mark is struck under the base, inside the bowl and on the underside of the lid. The handles are in the forms of winged, footed serpents and the oval body has drapery on the rim and on a central band. The base has a cut work riser and conforming drapery on the lower rim, sitting on four ball feet. The lid has a domed leaf form handle. Weighing 449 grams or 14.4 ozs. Troy, this especially attractive and desirable bowl is 8 3/8" across the handles, 7 3/8" tall, 5 3/4" long, 4 3/8" wide and 3 1/2" deep. 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 with applied embossed scroll borders, c.1870. This beautiful napkin ring is 2" tall, 1 7/8" in diameter and weighs 54 grams or 1.7 ozs Troy.The ring is monogrammed LH 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.

Antique German footed large sugar bowl or serving bowl with open work griffon and acanthus leaf decorations, the bowl has three high relief applied lion masks and sits on three long feet, Nuremberg, c.1940. This beautiful bowl is 6 5/8" tall, 5 1/2" in diameter, the bowl has a clear glass liner, silver weight is 488 grams or 15.7 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 monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

German 800 silver flatware set, 96 pieces dinner and luncheon size, amazing Renaissance Revival example, BRUCKMANN & SÖHNE - Heilbronn, c.1890. Founded in 1806. The firm trained its own designers, silversmiths, chasers and engravers. The set also has French import marks. This beautiful set consists of: 12 Dinner Knives 10 1/4" long, 12 Dinner Forks 8 1/4" long, 12 Luncheon Knives 8 3/4" long, 12 Luncheon Forks 7 1/4" long, 12 Table or Serving Spoons 8 3/8" long, 12 Dessert Spoons 7 1/4" long, 12 Teaspoons 5 3/4" long, 12 Demitasse Spoons 4 1/2" long, Total silver weight is 3664 grams or 118 ozs Troy, excluding knives,each piece in this set is monogrammed LR. 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.

English sterling silver pair of candlesticks with ornate floral Repousse decorations, the sticks bear a full set of Hallmarks for Sheffield 1931, made by Emile Viner. These beautiful candlesticks are 650 grams or 21 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.

American coin silver large goblet with oak and leaf chased decorations, M. W G & Bro, c.1860. This beautiful goblet is 6 1/2" tall, 3 5/8" in diameter and weighs 215 grams or 6.9 ozs Troy. The goblet is inscribed To B O Sheckles as a token of Gratitude. 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 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.

American sterling silver baby porringer with applied squirrels and acid etched acorn decorations, made by Tiffany & Co, c.1900. This beautiful porringer is 7 1/4" across the handle, 4 7/8" in diameter, 3 1/2" deep and weighs 284 grams or 9.1 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 Art Nouveau napkin ring with allover Repousse Poppy decorations, c.1900, having a period script monogram GFS. Weighing 15 grams, this ornate and desirable napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter and 1 3/16" 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 coin silver napkin ring with the presentation inscription in German, English translation following: Bianka Freistadt zum Andeken von Jacob Freistadt aus New York 1872 Bianka Freistadt In memory of Jacob Freistadt from New York in 1872. The German name Freistadt translates as Free City. This unusual and desirable napkin ring is 2 1/4" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 51 grams or 1.6 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 gravy ladle in the Isis pattern by Gorham Silversmiths, 1870. This beautiful ladle is 8 1/8" long and weighs 69 grams or 2.2 ozs Troy, the ladle is monogrammed M Mc N. 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.

German 800 silver figural cow creamer, c.1900. This beautiful creamer is 5 5/8" long, 3 1/4" tall and weighs 181 grams or 5.8 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.

Italian 800 silver bread stick or celery basket tray with an ornate floral and scroll open work handle and feet. This elegant tray is 13" long and weighs 340 grams or 11 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.

Large ornate Italian sterling silver center piece bowl with cast acanthus leaf, open work handles and feet, and floral Repousse decorations around the body. This handsome bowl was made in 1960s. The bowl is 18" across the handles, 9 3/8" wide, 6 1/8" tall and weighs 1453 grams or 46.7 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 monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Mexican Modernist sterling silver water pitcher, makers initials CLS. This elegant pitcher is 11 3/4" tall, about 6 1/2" wide and weighs 726 grams or 23.3 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.

Large sterling silver centerpiece in the Maintenon pattern by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1925. This elegant bowl is 14" in diameter, 4 1/2" tall and weighs 1950 grams or 62.7 ozs Troy. It is monogrammed ABF in an ornate 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.

American sterling silver serving bowl with an applied Rose and Scroll decorated border, International Silver Company, c.1910. This beautiful bowl is 10" in diameter, 3" tall and weighs 327 grams or 10.5 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.