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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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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 Aesthetic napkin ring having wide, beaded edge milled borders and a body with geometric and foliate engravings by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1880. The back of the napkin ring is monogrammed, in ornate, period script WER and it weighs 49 grams or 1.6 ozs. Troy and is 1 7/8" in diameter and 1 3/4" 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. We have another matching napkin ring, monogrammed SAR product code n935.

American sterling silver Aesthetic napkin ring having wide, beaded edge milled borders and a Matte finished body with geometric and foliate engravings by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1879. The back of the napkin ring is monogrammed, in ornate, period script SAR and it weighs 49 grams or 1.6 ozs. Troy and is 1 7/8" in diameter and 1 3/4" 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. We have another matching napkin ring, monogrammed WER.

American coin silver napkin ring having applied twisted rope borders on a body with hexagonal hatch work with a cut work six pointed star in each hexagon, c.1860. The stylized, scroll and floral bordered cartouche contains the period monogram M.F.R. This especially attractive and unusual napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/4" wide 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.

American coin silver napkin ring having a large engraved cartouche on a matte finished background and wide, milled edge engraved rims. The cartouche contains a period presentation monogram JPR to GAR. This handsome napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/2" wide 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 napkin ring in an open work Baroque Scroll design by Towle Silversmiths, c.1890. This attractive napkin ring has applied open work fancy scroll borders and is inscribed Mary. Weighing 26 grams, it is 1 7/8" in diameter and 1 1/8" wide. 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 napkin ring with an engine turned body and applied diamond and dart borders on a stippled background. Unmarked, but guaranteed to be as represented, this attractive napkin ring is inscribed Lizzie and is 1 5/8" in diameter, 1 1/8" wide and weighs 19 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 floral engraved napkin rings, 2, by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd with a full set of Birmingham Hallmarks for 1901. Each of these attractive napkin rings has allover floral engravings and a central round cartouche, one blank and the other inscribed with the number 15. Weighing 11 grams, each of these undersized napkin rings is 1 1/2" in diameter and 1" wide. 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 price is for the pair.

American sterling silver napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths c. 1890. This stunning napkin ring has applied pond lily borders and is monogrammed JCW and marked Lion Anchor G, Sterling and B208. Dimensions: 1 7/8" - 1 1/2" weight 45 grams or 1.5 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

English sterling silver beautiful pair of sugar shakers by William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman, London, date marked for 1898 and 1899. These beautiful shakers measure 7 1/2" tall and weigh a total of 701 grams or 22.5 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 finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver Art Deco oval napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1930. This handsome oval napkin ring has straight line engraved decorations surrounding a rectangular central cartouche containing a period monogram R. The napkin ring is 2 1/2" - 7/8", 7/8" 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.

American sterling silver large Pond Lily napkin ring by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1890. This ornate napkin ring features wide borders of applied Pond Lilies and is marked B209. Weighing a substantial 47 grams or 1.5 ozs. Troy, the napkin ring is 2" = in diameter, 1 7/8" tall and is monogrammed, in ornate, period script THT. 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 Baroque floral open work scroll napkin ring by Simons Brothers of Philadelphia, c.1890. This elegant napkin ring has applied floral, foliate and open work scroll borders and is 2" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 37 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 fish serving set with figural dolphin handles and a wonderfully hammered finish by Duhme & Co. of Cincinnati Ohio, c.1875. The serving fork: 9 1/4" long, the serving knife knife is 13" long. The total silver weight is 297 grams or 9.5 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 finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver Aesthetic mug or cup by Tiffany and Company, c.1870. The mug was bears the marks of Edward C. Moore, whose company was bought by Tiffany in 1868. This fabulous Christmas mug is in the shape and style of a wine barrel, with riveted straps and has applied grape vines. Inscribed, on the bottom of the mug, in period script: Charles Kerner December 25th, 1871. This wonderful mug has a gilt interior and is 3 7/8" tall, 3" in diameter, 4 3/8" across the D shaped handle and weighs a substantial 243 grams or 7.8 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 Arts and Crafts pedestal serving bowl and matching ladle in an ornate floral pattern by Julius Olaf Randahl, the founder of the Randahl Shop of Chicago, having the old JOR hammer mark, c.1915. This scarce Chicago made set is some of Handrail′s best work. Ornate pieces from Randahl are scarce. Dimensions: 5 1/2" in diameter, 3 3/8" tall, ladle 5 1/2" long, total silver weight 250 grams or 8 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.

Danish 830 standard silver Arts and Crafts style hand made, hand hammered large tea caddy, assay marked for Copenhagen, 1919, with the DA Hammer mark for Dansk Arbejoe or The National Association of Danish Enterprise, or, literally, Danish Work. The caddy also has slightly later Swedish marks for Helsingborg (Halsingborg), Sweden, 1928, GB, likely for the retailer, Gustav Bengs, engraver and Goldsmith. The circular pedestal base has a Blossom Repousse collar and the push on lid has an applied beaded rim. This striking tea caddy is 5 3/4" tall, 3 3/4" in diameter and weighs 233 grams or 7.5 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 finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing

American coin silver napkin ring with beautiful oak leaf and acorn decorations, c.1860. This handsome napkin ring measures 2 1/8" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 41 grams or 1.3 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition, monogrammed HR 8, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

English sterling silver George III tankard or Mug byJohn Langlands & John Robertson, with a full set of Newcastle Hallmarks for 1780. Dimensions: 4 7/8" tall, 5 1/4" across the handle, 3 3/4" diameter of the base, weight 254 grams or 8.2 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 antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing

A thoroughly majestic treasure box for the truly discerning collector of silver. A stunning and regal Russian locking casket with a striking figural boar finial, beautifully embellished with acorn and oak leaf motif. It features highly detailed applied decorative boars heads in profile on the sides and it rests upon four wild boar piglets. Made in Czarist Russia by mastersilversmith and jeweler Alexander Kazimirovich Vyrzhikovsky, assayed in Kiev 1892. This rare item is fully hallmarked and has never been monogrammed. A cleverly crafted locking mechanism wont allow the box to shut and lock unless it is closed and locked by the key. It is designed to make it impossible to lock the key in the box. What an elegant way to protect your your most valuable or sacred treasures. Whether it is an antique gold pocket watch or a very private thumbdrive....this is an important box in which important things should be kept. It measures 6 1/2" long, 4 1/4" wide, and stands 5 1/2" tall to the top of the finial. It weighs a substantial 1009 grams or 32.5 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing

Scottish sterling silver goblet by Robert Gray, having a full set of Edinburgh Hallmarks for 1795. This lovely goblet has crisp, period bright cut decorations and a period monogram: JS and D+G on the cup and it sits on a tapering, pedestal round base. The interior of the cup has its original gilding. 7 3/8" tall, 4 1/8" in diameter and weighing 349 grams or 11.2 ozs Troy. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original antique 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