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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.

Antique Russian 84 Standard silver swing handle shell basket, Moscow 1852. This beautiful basket is 9 5/8" long, 8 1/2" wide and weighs 393 grams or 12.6 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 coin silver wine covered flagon or pitcher with chased grape, grape leaf, and vine decorations, unmarked, c.1860. This beautiful pitcher is 9 1/2" tall, 6" from the handle to the spout and weighs 506 grams or 16.3 ozs Troy. The pitcher is monogrammed VSK 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 ornate small centerpiece basket or bowl with ornate pierced decorations and applied flaral, shell and scroll decorated borders, made by Durgin Silversmiths, c.1890. This beautiful bowl is 11 1/4" long, 8 1/2" wide, 3 1/4" tall and weighs 712 grams or 23 ozs Troy. The bowl is monogrammed LSM 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.

Antique Belgian 900 silver pair of candlesticks with original removable bobeches, c.1830. These elegant candlesticks are 11 1/8" tall, 5" in diameter and weigh a total of 599 grams or 19.26 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.

Spanish colonial silver mate cup on a capstan base with a tapered, collared neck on a fluted body having a period script monogram: MER, c.1750. The fluted body is supported by a double capstan stem having a stud to secure it with a square silver nut to the large capstan base. Weighing 234 grams or 7.5 ozs. Troy, this desirable mate cup is 6 5/8" tall, with a base 2 3/8" in diameter and a cup 2 1/4" in diameter. 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.

Spanish Colonial silver Mate cup having a stepped round cup with an octagonal collar with a beaded rim, c.1750. The cup has a period script monogram: B.Gh. The body and conforming pedestal base have engraved foliate decorations. The baluster stem is a separate piece, being connected to the base through a long silver stud attached to the body secured with a square silver nut under the base. Weighing 203 grams or 6.5 ozs. Troy, this desirable Mate cup is 8" tall, 3" in diameter at the base and 2 1/2" in diameter at the cup. 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.

Spanish Colonial Mate cup, c.1750, having a bowl with engraved fan shaped decorations on the base a collared rim on the the tapered neck and a raised, stepped collar mid-body. The separate capstan stem sits on a large, tapered stepped pedestal base, The body has a long silver stud that secures it and the stem to a fixed silver nut under the base. Weighing 225 grams or 7.2 ozs. Troy, this impressive Mate cup is 7 1/2" long, 3 1/4" in diameter at the base and 2 3/4" in diameter at the cup. 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.

Spanish Colonial silver Mate cup with an engraved, tapered neck body and conforming pedestal base with a scalloped rim. The double capstan stem is supported by a silver stud on the body secured to an attached nut below the base. Weighing 215 grams or 6.9 ozs. Troy, this desirable Mate cup is 7" tall, 3" in diameter at the base and 2 1/4" in diameter at the cup. 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.

Spanish Colonial Silver Mate cup having an octagonal neck and a flared collar with a conforming pedestal base supported by a capstan stem. The cup has a long silver stud securing the base to the cup through the stem with an attached silver nut. The cup has a period script monogram with the first letter rubber and the other two being: ET, with the E being partially rubbed. weighing 209 grams or 6.7 ozs. Troy, this desirable Mate cup is 7 1/2" tall, 3 1/8" in diameter at the base and 2 1/2" in diameter at the cup. 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.

French 950 sterling silver napkin ring by Louis Ravinet and Charles Denfert, 83 reu de Temple, Paris, c.1900. This large, impressive ornate napkin ring has Repousse floral, scroll and shell decorations surrounding a shell and scroll cartouche containing an ornate, period script monogram:TE. Weighing 33 grams, this desirable napkin ring is 2 1/8" in diameter and 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.

American sterling silver cut work napkin ring by Frank M. Whiting, c.1890, having his old mark used before the infamous Whiting vs. Whiting 1896 lawsuit. This handsome heavy napkin ring has cut work engraved flowers on a foliate engraved body having an ornate period script monogram: TRJ. The applied hatch work and beaded rims add to the appeal of this special napkin ring. Weighing 37 grams or 1.2 ozs. Troy, this ornate and desirable napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter and 1 5/8" 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.

English sterling silver Arts and Crafts style large cup, made by Sydney & Co, date marked for 1924 London. This handsome cup is 2 3/4" tall, 5 5/8" across the handle, the cup weighs 128 grams or 4.1 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

German 12 Loth or 750 standard silver double walled Wild Rose nonagonal paneled Baroque napkin ring, marked E, c.1850 - 1860. This most unusual double walled napkin ring has Repousse Wild Rose rims and 9 engraved inset panels, one with period script monogram: SCRF. Weighing 37 grams or 1.2 ozs. Troy, this especially desirable antique napkin ring is 2 1/4" 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.

American sterling silver punch ladle in the Silence pattern by Gorham Silversmiths, introduced in 1866 ,c.1868. This stunning Egyptian Revival ladle features cast Pharaonic figures seated back to back against the handle and a beaded collar near the top of the curved handle. The gilt engraved edge shaped bowl has a spout on the left side. Weighing 109 grams or 3.5 ozs. Troy, this very special ladle is 12 1/2" 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 heart bowl with floral Repousse and pierced decorations, by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1906. This beautiful bowl is 12" long, 10 1/4" wide and weighs 417 grams or 13.4 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 Georgian sterling silver set of six bath tub form open salt dishes with Gadroon and Shell decorated border, by Charles Fox I, London 1819. These elegant shakers are 4 7/8" long, 2 3/4" wide, 1 7/8" tall and weigh a total of 601 grams or 19.3 ozs Troy, each of the dishes is monogrammed WMEA on the side. 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 large cup with a figural mixed metals apple tree bark handle, clover leaf embossed border, made by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1880. This beautiful cup is 6 1/4" tall, 6" across the handle, 4 3/8" diameter of the base, it weighs 606 grams or 19.5 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, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Modernist sterling silver large asymmetric large center piece bowl by C Zurita. This elegant bowl is 17" long, 9" wide, 4 1/4" tall and weighs 873 grams or 28 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 Arts and Crafts covered double serving dish by Richard Dimes of South Boston, Massachusetts, c.1915. This unusual, individually sized dish has its cover also serve as an extra dish when removed. The faux ivory handles have Rosette socket arms and spiral pointed knobs, easily removable for cleaning. The lid fits nicely and this especially attractive and useful dish is ready to serve, weighing 466 grams or 15 ozs. Troy, and measuring 7" in diameter for the bottom dish, 6" in diameter for the top, 8 1/8" across the handles and 3" 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.

Continental 800 silver ornate partially gilt center piece bowl decorated with figural Repousse birds and cornucopias, c.1890. This magnificent bowl is 16 1/4" long, 10 1/4" wide, 5 1/2" tall and weighs 672 grams or 21.6 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.

Continental 800 silver ornate Renaissance Revival open work tray with six portrait medallion and open work decorations, c.1890. Unmarked but guaranteed to be as represented. This beautiful tray or plate is 12 5/8" across the handles, 7 5/8" wide and weighs 341 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.

English sterling silver barrel form mug by John Langlands I and John Robertson I, having a full set of Newcastle Hallmarks for 1782, with an ornate, period script monogram on the front of the body: MAF. Weighing 255 grams or 8.2 ozs. Troy, this handsome mug or cup is 3 7/8" tall, 3 1/4" in diameter and 4 1/2" across the handle. 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 Colonial tablespoon in a front ribbed Hanoverian pattern by John Brevoort of New York City, c.1740 - 1750, having a period block letter monogram on the front of the handle: HHH. Weighing 51 grams or 1.6 ozs. Troy, this 18th Century American tablespoon is 7 13/16" long. There is some tip[ wear, as would be expected. 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 Federal coin silver tablespoons in a pointed end pattern by William Cleveland of Norwich, Connecticut, c.1790. These very desirable 18th Century American tablespoons were made by Cleveland early in his career, as can be seen from the style of the spoon. Each spoon has an ornate, period script monogram on the front of the handle: GEC and is 9 5/8" long, with the 3 weighing a total of 136 grams or 4.4 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.

Irish sterling silver and Cowrie shell snuff box by John Egan of Dublin, maker′s mark only, the mark matching very nicely with known marks of this Irish Silversmith. The outside of the engraved,hidden hinged lid has an ornate, period script monogram: PHR. This especially desirable snuff box is 2 3/4" long, 2 1/4" wide, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 68 grams or 2.2 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 trophy by Samuel Kirk, early 11 oz Mark. This elegant trophy is 7 5/8" tall, 7 3/4" across the handles 540 grams or 17.4 ozs Troy, this elegant trophy bears a crest and a motto: "Constant en Tout" which means Constant is everything, the trophy is inscribed Standish on the opposite side. 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.

Arts & Crafts hard to find two piece youth set by the masters Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, hallmarked for London 1910. The most important work of Omar Ramsden is during his partnership with Alwyn Carr (Jacksons Pge 73 Pocket edition), the flatware has a hammered finish. The set is: the fork is 5" long, the spoon is 5" long, total silver weight is 52 grams or 1.7 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.

American coin silver cup having a waisted body on a spread foot pedestal base and die rolled 8 pointed star rims on the base and top and bottom of the body, c.1850 with a double C scroll strap cast handle. This attractive cup has a later presentation inscription: Amelia Gerrans White from Alice Heard August 6, 1911. There were no previous inscriptions on the cup no any signs of any removals. Weighing 138 grams, this special cup is 3 3/4" tall, 2 7/8" in diameter and 4" across the handle. American coin silver napkin ring engraved with allover Arabesque floral and foliate decorations surrounding a square Rosette and foliate framed cartouche inscribed: Russell, c.1880. This ornate and intricatel detailed napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/4" tall and weighs 22 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.