Recent Acquisitions

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.

American sterling silver Aesthetic leaf and stem tea strainer by George W. Shiebler of New York City, c.1880. This stunning strainer has a leaf form gilt bowl with a stem handle and is 5 1/2" long and weighs 46 grams or 1.5 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

English sterling silver bottle tag, ticket or label engraved Madeira by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, having a set of Hallmarks for 1806, less the London town mark. It is not unusual for smaller items to lack the town mark. This handsome tag is 1" - 1 1/2" and weighs 9 grams. The original chain is present. Engraved as described above, the excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, 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.

American coin silver child′s cup with floral repousse decorations, unmarked c.1852. This wonderful cup measures 3 3/8" tall, 4 3/8" across the handle, 3" in diameter and weighs 146 grams or 4.7 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Inscribed Nelly Feby 9th 1852, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver child′s cup with floral engraved decorations by Tift & Whiting NYC c.1853. This wonderful cup measures 3 1/4" tall, 4" across the handle, 2 5/8" in diameter 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. Inscribed F.H. Stetson From H. J. Holbrook 1853, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American octagonal coin silver child′s cup with floral scroll architectural and scenic decorations c.1835. This wonderful cup measures 3" tall, 3 3/4" across the handle, 2 1/2" in diameter and weighs 95 grams or 3 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition save for a few dents, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed Abraham Quackenbush, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver repousse dresser jar by Gorham Silversmiths c.1890. This darling box measures 2 7/8" tall, approx. 3 1/2" in diameter and weighs 147 grams or 4.7 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed MJK, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Norwegian sterling silver tea caddy or lidded jar with a blue enameled K and wood finial by David Andersen c.1950. Made for the Klaveness Shipping Line, Norway. This handsome jar measures 4 1/8" tall, 2 7/8" in diameter and weigh 144 grams or 4.6 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition save for a age crack on the wooden part of the, 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. We have three of these handsome tea caddies available.

Brilliant American sterling silver Aesthetic Period sugar basket by master silversmiths of Wood & Hughes, c.1880. A superb little treasure that features a stunning acid etched border, and a delightful braided, swinging handle. It is complemented by it′s elegant hand hammered bowl that reflects light magnificently. This lovely charmer measures 5 1/2" tall with the handle, 2 1/2" high, 4 1/4" in diameter and weighs 164 grams 5.3 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver round pill box in a floral and scroll Repousse pattern, with the scroll work on the lid surrounding a fancy period monogram AEE, c.1880 This ornate and useful pill box is 1 3/8" in diameter, 3/4" thick and weighs 26 grams. 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 child′s cup in the Rosette pattern by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1869. This exquisite, ornate cup or mug has a a band of die rolled ribbon decoration on its rim and a repousse band of arrows below the rim. The body of the cup is engraved with floral and foliate swags and stylized ivy leaves and it sits on a collared pedestal base. Beneath the swag in the center of the body there is a fancy, period monogram B. There is a cast Rosette medallion between the two sections of the C scroll handle. This special cup is 4 1/4" tall, 2 3/4 in diameter, 3 3/4" across the handle and weighs 117 grams or 3.8 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 tall salt and pepper shakers in a Repousse pattern made by Schultz & Co Baltimore 1910. These beautiful shakers measure 6" tall and weigh 99 grams or 3.2 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 coin silver medallion creamer with caryatid handle and applied male and female medallions, made by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1865. This beautiful creamer measures 6 1/2" tall, 5 3/8" across the handle and weighs 306 grams or 9.8 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed S, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver cup by Conrad Bard Philadelphia, PA c. 1850-1859. This handsome cup has an inscribed with the capacity 1/2 Pint on the upper inside rim. Dimensions: 3 1/8" tall, 4 5/8" across the handle, 3 1/8" in diameter and it weighs 174 grams or 5.6 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed BMH 4th mo. 1852, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver preserve spoon in the Olympian pattern by Tiffany and Company of New Yor kCity, patent 1878. This exquisite, figural pattern spoon is 7 5/8" 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 antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver Master Butter Knife in a beaded collar ball finial pattern by George Sharp of Philadelphia, patent 1868. This very desirable butter serving knife is 7 1/2" long and weighs 51 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 baby porringer made by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1900. This whimsical child′s porringer features 14 acid etched panels with depictions of the following nursery rhymes: Little Bo Peep And Her Sheep; The Pipers Son; Humpty Dumpty; The Three Bears & Silverlocks; Mother Hubbard And Her Dog; Miss Muffet; Puss in Boots; The Wolf & Red Riding Hood, and a floral panel with a bird. Dimensions: 2" tall, 6 1/4" across the handle, 4 1/2" in diameter and weighs 167 grams or 5.4 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.

Japanese mixed metals match striker c.1900. This beautiful barrel form match striker with applied silver and copper decorations features: a stork, cherry blossoms and a woman on an elephant, twisted rope hoops. The striker is under the base. Dimensions: 2 3/8" tall, 2 3/8" 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 Aesthetic sterling silver sugar shaker by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1870. This elegant shaker measures 5" tall, 2 5/8" in diameter and weighs 152 grams or 4.9 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed RB, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver picture frame by Gorham Silversmiths c.1930 This elegant frame with its original purple velvet backing measures 11 3/8" X 8 3/8". Picture size 9 1/2" X 6 5/8". 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.

German 800 silver figural salt & pepper shakers in the form of Dutch peasants of the 19th Century c.1890. These darling shakers measure 2 7/8" tall and weigh 99 grams or 3.2 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 large footed serving bowl in a Baroque style by Black Starr and Frost of New York City, c.1890. This elegant, ornate bowl features applied floral and ribbon swags on its body, with an ornate, period monogram VE, an applied scroll rim and 4 floral scroll lion′s paw feet. The body of the bowl is 10" in diameter, 3 1/2" deep and the bowl is 5" tall, weighind a very substantial 1115 grams or 35.9 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.