Recent Acquisitions

A splendid American silver soup ladle masterfully crafted by Gorham Silversmiths c.1860 in the rare Medallion pattern. This exquisite ladle features a delicately fluted bowl done in gold vermeil. It measures a stunning 13 3/4" long. It weighs 196 grams or 6.3 Troy ounces. The pristine 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 grape shears in the Acorn pattern by Georg Jensen c.1945. These rare grape shears measure 5 1/2" long. 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.

Danish sterling silver small open salt dish by Georg Jensen c.1930. This darling salt dish measures 2 1/8" across the handle and weighs 13 grams or 0.4 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.

American sterling silver water pitcher made by Bigelow, Kennard & Co with swirling fluted bottom matching Gorham Colonial pattern 1885. This handsome water pitcher measures 7 7/8" tall, 7 1/8" across the handle and weighs 817 grams or 26.2 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed T, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver fish server in the Medallion pattern by Gorham Silversmiths 1865. This handsome server measures 12 1/8" long and weighs 120 grams or 3.9 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed LAK to ST, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver sugar sifter ladle in the Medallion pattern by Wood & Hughes, 1865. This handsome ladle measures 7 7/8" long and weighs 65 grams or 2.1 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 serving spoon in the Medallion pattern by Gorham Silversmiths 1865. This handsome spoon measures 9" long and weighs 93 grams or 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 small sugar sifter in the Medallion pattern by Gorham Silversmiths 1864. This Handsome ladle is 6 1/4" long and weighs 45 grams or 1.4 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed A in an ornate period script, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver child′s cup, with applied Medallions and floral engravings, made by Albert Coles c.1865. This handsome cup measures 3 1/4" tall, 4 1/8" across the handle, 3" in diameter and weighs 113 grams or 3.6 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed Fredk G Cole, Dec 1st 1865, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver Medallion baby cup c.1865. This handsome cup measures 2 5/8" tall, 3 5/8" across the handle, 2 5/8" in diameter and weighs 95 grams or 3 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition safe for a few minor dents on the handle and the body, no removals, repairs or alterations; make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed Grandfather Smith to Robbie Nov 29 1867, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

German 800 Standard silver gilt floral repousse napkin rings (pair)in an original fitted box from Paris c.1890. These beautiful napkin rings mesure 2" - 1 1/2" and weigh 44 grams or 1.4 ozs Troy (each). 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 barrel shaped child’s cup made by Tiffany & Co. c.1860. This beautiful cup measures 6 1/4" tall, 3 7/8" across the handle and weighs 181 grams or 5.8 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Inscribed Annie, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

English sterling silver Rococo style sugar shaker with floral finial London 1892. This handsome shaker measures 7 1/4" tall, approx. 3 1/4" wide and weighs 301 grams or 9.7 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The shaker bares a dear crest; the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Indian colonial sterling silver large beaker made by Hamilton & Co. c.1850. This handsome beaker measures 4 1/8" tall, 3 5/8" in diameter and weighs 261 grams or 8.4 ozs Troy. The interior has a gold wash. Normal use marks and light wear consistent with age. The beaker bears a period crest of a wolf, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Chinese export silver tankard with glass bottom made by Lee Ching 1846-1880. This handsome tankard measures 4 3/4" tall, 5" across the handle, 4" diameter of the bottom and weighs 489 grams or 15.7 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The tankard bears a lion’s paw with a cross crest, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

English sterling silver 4 open salts with original cobalt glass liners, made by Crispin Fuller London 1802. These elegant boat shaped open salts with bracket feet and engraved decorations measure 3 1/4" long, 2 1/2" tall, 2 1/8" wide. Four period master salt spoons with engraved decorations are included, date mark between 1783-1787. Spoons bear a crest of a rampent lion with the initials FM. The excellent original condition make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver letter opener retailed by Green Leaf & Crosby, made probably by Gorham Silversmiths c.1890. This very unusual letter opener measures 6 5/8" long and weighs 33 grams or 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 round tray in the Repousse pattern by Kirk & Son. c.1940. This beautiful and handy tray measures 12 1/4" in diameter and weighs 710 grams or 22.8 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed VNWRO, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Danish sterling silver letter opener in the Blossom pattern by Georg Jensen of Copenhagen, 1933- 1944. Georg Jensen Copenhagen Denmark 1933 - 1945 Sterling Denmark 925, GJ in rectangle;117 Dimensions: 6 3/4" long and weighs 54 grams or 1.7 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver (from coin silver period) sugar sifter in the Ram′s Head pattern by John R. Wendt for Ball Black & Co, both od New York City, patent 1865. This elegant sifter has s deeply fluted, pierced bowl and a Ram′s Head on the top front of the handle, with a fancy, period monogram, WLMB on the Medallion below thw Ram′s Head. This specail sugar sifter is 7 3/4" long and weighs 64 grams or 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.

American sterling silver berry spoon in the Vine pattern by Tiffany and Company, c.1872 This exquisite raspberry pattern spoon ahs a period monogram SA on the back of the handle and is 8" long and weighs 69 grams or 2.2 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.

American sterling silver sifter ladle likely by George Sharp of Philadelphia, c.1865. This elegand ladle features a fluted, shouldered bowl with applied ivy leaves and a beaded, collared handle having an elongated, strapwork, tapered finial. This elegant serving ladle is 7 7/8" long and weighs 65 grams or 2.1 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.

American sterling silver nut or mint cups by Porter Blanchard of Los Angeles California, c.1940. Each one of htese useful, hand made dishes is 2 5/8" in diameter ,3/8" tall and the 12 cweighs 337 grams or 10.8 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 antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The price below is for the dozen.

American coin silver open salts by Schulz and Fischer of San Francisco California, c.1875. These attractive salts have decorative die-rolled borders and flared bases. The interiors are gilt. We have added two complementary Gorham sterling silver salt spoons. Each bowl is 2 1/2" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and the pair weighs 106 grams or 3.4 ozs. Troy. Each dish hasa a period monogram JRW on the side of the body and the Schulz and Fischer Great Seal of California mark is under each base, as well as their COIN. and S.F. CAL. marks. 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.

American Aesthetic sterling silver small shell shaped serving bowl with applied sterling squash by John R Wendt c.1870. This elegant bowl measures 6 1/8" long, 4 1/4" wide, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 120 grams or 3.9 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed HB, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American Aesthetic sterling silver open salt dishes made by John R Wendt for Ball.Black & Co c.1870. These beautiful dishes measure 2 1/8" tall with the hadle, 2 3/4" in diameter and weigh 109 grams or 3.5 ozs Troy (total weight). 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 style salt & pepper shakers by Tiffany & Co. c.1915. These darling shakers measure 2" tall, 1 1/8" base diameter and weigh 52 grams or 1.67 ozs Troy (pair). 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 cauldron shaped open salt dishes by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1873. These darling dishes measure 1 3/4" tall, approx. 2 1/4" in diameter and weigh 92 grams or 3 ozs Troy (pair). 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 Niello silver snuff box featuring Russian Troika c.1900. This beautiful box measures 4" long, 2 1/2" wide, 3/4" deep and weighs 126 grams or 4 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed MC, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Russian 84 standard silver thimble shaped vodka shot St. Petersburg c.1895. This darling shot measures 2" tall, 1 3/4" in diameter and weighs 30grams or 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.