Recent Acquisitions

German 800 silver Ivy napkin ring, c.1900. This beautiful napkin ring measures 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 3/8" tall and weighs 34 grams. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed HVML, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American coin silver napkin ring,c.1880. This beautiful napkin ring measures 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 32 grams. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed AFW, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American coin silver napkin ring, c.1870. This handsome napkin ring measures 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 3/4" tall and weighs 31 grams or 1 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed AT, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver napkin ring by Reed & Barton, c.1920. This elegant napkin ring measures 2" in diameter, 1 3/4" tall and weighs 31 grams. 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.

Arabic ornamental carved solid silver napkin ring, c.1900. This beautiful napkin ring measures 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 3/8" 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, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1880. This darling ring measures 1 7/8" in diameter, 1" tall and weighs 30 grams. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed ER, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver napkin ring, c.1890. This darling napkin ring measures 1 5/8" in diameter, 1 1/4" tall and weighs 21 grams. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed AJP, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

German 800 silver floral repousse napkin ring, c.1890. This beautiful napkin ring measures 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 42 grams. Monogrammed WS 1904. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

French 950 standard sterling silver First Empire double salt dips and stand by N.C.R Houzet of Paris France, who worked from 1812 - 1813. This important Napoleonic salt stand has a double lion, Rosette and stylized flame finial handle rising from two griffins sitting on an oval gadroon base. The large base has a reeded border and sits on four ball feet and is inscribed J. Center in period script. The cobalt glass lined, cut work frames have wide, collared reeded top, middle and bottom borders and are marked with the guarantee marks and the 950 fineness marks for 1809 - 1819. The underside of the base has the maker′s mark, the Rooster number 1 mark and the script mark of the maker Houzet. This extraordinary double salt is 7 1/8" tall, 6 3/4" long, 3 7/8" wide and it weighs 448 grams or 14.4 ozs. Troy, silver weight only. The original attachment nuts for the frames and the handle are present and the pieces are removable for cleaning. 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 serving spoon in a very unusual graduated ball design, c.1870. The handle has 15 applied, inset graduated balls and a formed handle end with scroll spurs. The shaped, gilt engraved bowl an applied leaf on the shank. This special spoon is 10 1/4" long and weighs 77 grams or 2.5 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.

American sterling silver figural orange marmalade or jam jar likely by Durgin Silversmiths with a matching motif ladle. The frame frame for the glass jar and the ladle have their original gilding. The glass liner has interior facets and sits in a sectioned orange mounted on orange leaves. The matching silver gilt ladle has the Durgin D mark, while the silver gilt frame is marked sterling 28. The lid for the jar and the back of the ladle have matching period script monograms ASW. 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 & Crafts sauce boat by Porter Blanchard, c.1940. This handsome boat measures 3 3/4" in diameter, 7 3/4" across the handle and weighs 202 grams or 6.5 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.

American sterling silver Art Deco water pitcher by Randahl, c.1940. This handsome pitcher measures 9 3/4" tall and weighs 746 grams 24 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.

American sterling silver Aesthetic berry or casserole serving spoon in the Calla Lily pattern by the Whiting Manufacturing Company, c.1870. This elegant serving spoon has a matte finished gilt bowl and is 10 7/8" long, weighing 78 grams or 2.5 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.

English sterling silver tea caddy made by Holland Aldwinckle And Slater, London 1897. This beautiful tea caddy measures 5 1/4" tall, 4 1/2" wide and weighs a substantial 386 grams or 12.4 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.

American sterling silver and copper toothpick holder by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked N for 1881. This beautiful toothpick holder measures 2 1/8" tall and 2 1/8" in diameter. 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 and copper tooth pick holder by Gorham Silversmiths, 1890. This beautiful tooth pick holder measures 2 1/8" tall, 2 1/8" in diameter. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, monogrammed in an ornate period script CGH, no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

French 1st standard 950 sterling silver large baroque napkin ring by Victor Dudiez of Paris, c.1880 - 1890. This elegant napkin ring comes with its presentation box and has a large floral, foliate and scroll bordered cartouche surrounded by large swirling flutes. The cartouche contains a fancy period monogram A over E. Weighing 47 grams 1.5 ozs. Troy, this impressive napkin ring is 2 1/8" in diameter and a little over 1 1/2" 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.

Irish sterling silver George III creamer with a full set of Dublin Hallmarks for 1819, maker′s mark SB. Both Samuel Beere and Stephen Bergen were flatware makers and we can find no other Dublin mark SB. This finely crafted, elegant creamer has a tapered bellied body engraved with foliate drcorations and an undulating, applied Gadroon rim. The body sits on four shell and paw feet and has a cast, strap work handle. Weighing 188 grams or 6 ozs. Troy, the creamer is 6 1/8" spout to handle, 5" tall and is 3 1/4" 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.

Dutch first standard 934 sterling silver Chestnut Vase with a green glass liner, maker′s marks N2, date marked for 1908 and bearing, on the vase and lid, British sterling silver import marks of Boaz Moses Landeck, London 1908. This most impressive, large Neoclassical style vase has intricately designed cut work on its body and lid, with cast ,strap work handles and a pomegranate finial. The green glass insert adds to the appeal of this special vase. This exquisite vase is 14 1/2" tall, 9 1′2" across the handles, 6" in diameter and weighs a substantial 1477 grams or 47.5 ozs. Troy, silver weight only. 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.

Early Russian Flatware Set Ovchinnikov St Petersburg 1865 48 pieces 84 Standard Silver. The set consists of:

• 12 Dinner Forks 8" 845 grams Samuel Filander 1867


• 12 Tablespoons 8 1/4" 817 grams Pavel Ovchinnikov 1865


• 8 Dinner Knives 10 1/2" Sasmuel Filander 1867


• The carbon steel blades have the Imperial Warrant mark of грачевъ (Varipaev) on one side and Ðœ.ГРАЧЕВЪ on the other.


• 12 teaspoons 6" 376 grams KF 1890


• All but the teaspoons and 4 knives are monogrammed МБ (MB) under a Crown.


• The Teaspoons are monogrammed ET


• The 4 knives are monogrammed WH and are dated 1859.

A very nice assembled set, with the carbon steel blades being in good usable condition. The teaspoons, dated 1890, are a later addition but go nicely with the set. The 4 knives with the WH monogram go nicely with the set. The set is in very nice overall condition, with normal wear consistent with age.

American sterling silver salted almond dish by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1890. This Naturalistic shell form dish has two shell feet and there sea sand encrustations on the bottom of each shell. The inside of the bowl has a matte finish. This wonderful aesthetic dish is 4 7/8" long, 2 1/2" wide and weighs 75 grams or 2.4 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.

Hawaiian napkin ring made from 6 - 1883 Hawaiian quarter dollars by Shreve and Company of San Francisco, c.1900. The coins have been formed to make a circle 2" in diameter and 1" tall. This special napkin ring weighs 39 grams or 1.25 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 coin silver engine turned beaded border napkin ring c.1865, inscribed Eugene Earl. This handsome, large napkin ring has an engine turned decorated body with an engraved rectangular cartouche inscribed Eugene Earl. The beaded borders are just under the flared rims. Weighing 39 grams or 1.25 ozs. Troy, this handsome napkin ring is 2" in diameter and 2" tall. 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

Russian 84 standard silver and Niello Tobacco box by Nikolai Pavolovovich Pavlov, with an 1896 Moscow assay mark of Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev. The top and bottom of the box are decorated with basket weave and geometrical designs highlighted by Niello work, with ТАБАКЪ and the symbols C and 1/4 on the lid, and ФУНТА АК 7 КО on each side of a blank round cartouche on the bottom. A round button easily operates the catch to release the spring loaded lid. The interior has a matte gold finish, with the full set of marks on the base, with 84, the Russian Town mark and the maker′s mark НП on the lid. The Niello work is in excellent condition, and the lid closes perfectly, with no dents along the edges or corners. The hinge is clean and tight. Weighing 127 grams or 4.1 0zs. Troy, this superb, good sized tobacco box is 4 1/8" - 2 1/2" and 7/8" deep. 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 Arts and Crafts style humidor by Shreve and Company of San Francisco, c.1902. This attractive, barrel shaped humidor has a barrel shaped body with applied sterling ribbed bands, and applied union shield, engraved May 16, 1902 RHS. The copper ring handles are attached to sterling mounts. The dome shaped lid has a sterling finial handle and a cage for the humidor sponge. The interior is silver plated. This impressive and attractive humidor is 5 3/4" tall, 4 1/2" in diameter and weighs 732 grams or 23.5 ozs. Troy. There are a few minor bumps from normal use. Overall, the piece is in excellent condition and has a nice, original patina. 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.

Russian Imperial 84 Standard Silver flatware set in a Plain pattern, c.1900, with Kharkov assay marks for Nikolai Ivanovich Stradomsky. The set consists of:

• 12 Dinner Forks 8 1/8" 1041 grams Maker′s Mark A.H
• 12 Tablespoons 8 1/2" 969 grams Maker′s Mark K.P.
• 11 Dinner Knives 10 3/8" Maker′s mark AH
• 9 Teaspoons 6 1/8" 305 grams Maker′s Mark KP
• All 44 pieces Monogrammed CO (SO) under a Crown.

The Dinner Knives have polished steel Russian blades, marked Varipaev under a double headed eagle Imperial mark. The set shows normal wear consistent with age and use. One of the knives has a dent on the back of the handle. All pieces are of good weight and the set is perfectly usable. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The steel knife blades have been polished. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Russian 84 standard all silver dessert knives, maker′s mark MK, c.1900, with Kharkov assay marks for Nikolai Ivanovich Stradomsky. Each of these scarce knives is 8" long and the 9 weigh 614 grams or 19.7 ozs. Troy. Minor dent on three handles. 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 bright cut, floral, foliate and scroll napkin ring by International Silversmiths, c.1910. This attractive napkin ring has allover engraved decorations surrounding twin cartouches, one with an ornate period monogram C.O.. We have a matching napkin ring, n857, monogrammed R Weighing 23 grams, it is 1 3/4" in diameter and 1" 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 napkin ring, c.1890. This beautiful napkin ring measures 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 1/4" tall and weighs 26 grams. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, inscribed Robert Lloyd in an ornate period script, with no repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.