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American sterling silver pill box by Whiting, of Massachusettes, with gorgeous repousse scoll motif done in one of their most stunning and oldest patterns, "Heraldic", c.1880. It has a lovely gold vermeil interior. The small round Box has a diameter of 1 7/8" and stands 1" high. It weighs 40 grams or 1.28 Troy ounces. It is monogrammed "AMB" The exceptional original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Decorative and cleverly embellished sterling silver souvenir letter opener from Louisiana, c.1900. The highly detailed handle features the Louisiana state bird, the Brown Pelican and the official state wildflower, the Louisiana Iris. As charming today as when it was made over 100 years ago, this useful piece of cultural Americana measures 5 1/4" in length, and weighs 13 grams. The exceptional 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.

Marvelously detailed figural pagoda shakers, crafted of Japanese 950 sterling, c.1920. The impressive pair feature textural embellishment and charming finials. They measure 4" in height and weigh a combined 65 grams or 2.09 Troy ounces. The pristine original condition and 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.

Sterling silver handwrought serving bowl by Cellini Crafts of Chicago, c.1920. It′s artistic, sculptural form and organic design reflect the inspiration of the American Arts & Crafts Period. It features gorgeous applied handles in a stunning foliate and berry motif. It measures 7 3/8" in length, 5 1/2" in width and weighs 232 grams or 7.45 Troy ounces. The pristine original condition and clear, 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 dish by Durham Silver Co., New York, c.1950. A large and substantial piece, this serving dish features elegant floral relief handles and a gently fluted bowl. It measures 12" in length, 7 3/4" in width and weighs 450 grams or 14.46 Troy ounces. 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 open salt dish and pepper shaker, embellished with elegant applied figural rams heads and complemented by hoofed feet, c.1930. The gorgeous figural rams heads are cleanly and crisply cast, with superb detail. The salt cellar measures 2 5/8" in diameter, and the pepper pot stands 4 7/8 in height. They weigh a combined 7.74 Troy ounces. The excellent original condition 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 3-D figural cream ladle expertly crafted by Whiting, New York City c. 1870. This stunning work of art has a fabulous cast bird and peach finial mounted on a forked branch. The bird is poised to get the peach, which is mounted to he ends of the fork. The finial is mounted to a three wire, beaded collar mounted handle which splays out to hold a fluted and lobed scalloped edge, gilt, double spouted bowl. This scarce and collectible 3-D design cream or sauce ladle measures 7 3/4" in length and weighs 37 grams or 1.18 Troy ounces. 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 and gilding are present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Superb American Aesthetic Period sterling silver salt cellars made by Tiffany & Co. of New York, c. 1885. They feature an ornate, applied border with a delightful openwork fleur de lis and poppy motif. The elegant gold vermeil interior complements their stunning and opulent design. They weigh a combined 193 grams or 6.2 Troy ounces with a diameter of 3 3/4" and 1 3/4" in height. The impeccable original condition and clear detail, with no repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed on their underside with GRR, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. We have two pair of these available. The price below is for one pair.

Repousse sterling silver toast from the American Aesthetic Period. It is beautifully embellished in an elaborate Baroque scroll motif and crafted by master silversmiths of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island c.1890. This superb example of repousse weighs 33 grams or 1.06 Troy ounces and measures 6 3/8 " in length. The exceptional original condition and clear 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.

American sterling silver Arts & Crafts pastry server by Kalo Shops Chicago c.1930. This handsome server measures 9" long and weighs 73 grams or 2.3 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed B, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver Arts & Crafts salad serving set Kalo Shops having their earliset marks 1909. This handsome set measures 8 3/4" long and weighs 118 grams or 3.8 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed D, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver Arts & Crafts berry serving spoon in the Moulton pattern by Old Newbury Crafters makers mark Roger Rowell. This elegant spoon measures 9 7/8" long and weighs 98 grams or 3.1 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 Arts & Crafts Hand Wrought sterling silver pie server by Cellini Craft Shop, Chicago, c.1920. This stylish server measures 8 5/8" long and weighs 83 grams or 2.7 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 Arts & Crafts Hand Wrought sterling silver pie server by Cellini Craft, Chicago, c.1920. This stylish server measures 9 1/2" long and weighs 86 grams or 2.8 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.

English sterling silver George II marrow scoop by George Hindmarsh, with a full set of well struck London Hallmarks for 1753. This early marrow scoop is 8 3/8" long and weighs 50 grams or 1.6 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 arts & crafts bar spoon by Kalo Shops Chicago, c.1930. This handsome spoon measures 14" long and weighs 98 grams or 3.2 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. This spoon has an applied C monogram, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver Arts & Crafts sauce ladle or spoon by George P Blanchard Boston 1915. This elegant spoon measures 12" long and weighs 77 grams or 2.5 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.

Danish sterling silver Tulip brooch by Georg Jensen 1945. This elegant brooch measures 1 3/4" long, 1 3/8" wide. 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 14 K Gold watch fob by Shiebler 1880. This handsome watch fob measures 3 3/4" long. The excellent original condition and clear 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 Silver and enamel bracelet 1908-1917. This beautiful bracelet measures 7" wrist diameter, 1/2" button 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 napkin ring with repousse acanthus leaf decorations, c.1890. This beautiful napkin ring measures 1 3/4" - 1 3/4" and weighs 28 grams or 0.9 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Inscribed Mrs. Cora J Alvord, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver salt and pepper shakers in an Aesthetic design by Gorham Silversmiths, pattern # 1530, date marked for 1879. These attractive cylindrical shakers have bands of die rolled decorations and engraved foliate designs. Each is 3 1/8" tall, 1 1/4" in diameter and the pair weigh a total of 57 grams or 1.8 ozs. Troy. The excellent original condition and 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.

English sterling silver Georgian tea caddy spoon by Joseph Taylor of Birmingham, 1817. This attractive tea caddy spoon is 2 7/8" long and weighs 12 grams. The excellent original condition, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, makes this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver tea caddy spoon in the form of a leaf by William B. Durgin Silversmiths of Concord New Hampshire, c.1880. This elegant, Aesthetic tea caddy spoon has a gilt bowl and is 4 1/4" long and weighs 16 grams. The excellent original condition and crisp details, 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.

English sterling silver tea caddy spoon by George Adams for the London firm of Chawner and Company, 1874. This attractive spoon has a shell bowl and a period monogram JFM on the front of the handle. 3 1/2" long, 15 grams The excellent original condition and crisp details, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

English sterling silver sauce or gravy boats (pair) by Benjamin Cartwright I London 1749. Each of these special George II boats is 3" tall, 3 1/2" wide and 7 1/4" handle to spout, with the pair weighing a substantial 574 grams or 18.5 ozs. Troy. The excellent original condition, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, makes this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver napkin ring with applid embossed borders, c.1880. This handsome napkin ring measures 1 3/4" - 1 1/2" and weighs 30 grams or 1 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed JFJ, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

English sterling silver coffee pot by John Parker and Edward Wakelin London 1782. This elegant bellied body coffee pot has bands of godrooning on the baser and lid, a fancy acanthus leaf decorated spout and a beautifully carved ivory handle set into ornate sockets. The side of the body has a wonderful period crest of a swan sejant on a crown with an arrrow impaled in is chest having the shaft in its mouth. The motto Haut et Bon is engraved under the crest. The English translation is High and Good. This special coffee pot is 11 1/8" tall, 7 7/8" handle to spout and weighs 1155 grams or 37 ozs. Troy.

English sterling silver Sheraton style swing handle sugar basket having its original cobalt glass liner by Robert Hennell I with a full set of London Hallmarks for 1794. The engraved handle is also Hallmarked and stays in place, with the rivets being snug and secure. The body has cutwork circular bands ands swags and a circular cartouche containing an engraved crowned standing lion surmounting a crown. This lovely Goergian sugar basket is 5 5/8" tall to the basket rim, 7 3/4" to the top of the handle, 4 3/8" in diameter, the bowl is 3 1/8a" deep and the silver weighs 231 grams or 7.4 ozs. Troy. The cobalt glass insert is free of cracks or chips. The excellent original condition and crisp details, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Dutch Brandy Bowl late 18th C. - early 19th C having cast figural handles and repousse village scenes with fancy scroll, floral and shell decorations. The bowl sits on an oval, pedesatal foot decorated with complementary scroll, shell and floral decorations. This highly collectible and desirable Brandy Bowl is 9" long, 4" wide, 3 1/4" tall and weighs 194 grams or 6.2 ozs. Troy. The excellent original condition and 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.