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American coin silver Civil War presentation snuff box, c.1865. This piece of Civil War history has allover engine turned and engraved designs, with a central New Year′s Day, 1865 presentation inscription on the lid: --To-- Hon. P. E. Brady. by the CLerks in Div No. 1. Examining Bureau. P. M. G. O. Jany. 1st, 1865. The PMGO was the Provost Marshall′s General Office and was established by the War Department by an act of March 3, 1863 (12 Stat. 731). Functions: Arrested deserters, enrolled men for the draft, enlisted volunteers, and compiled statistics on the physical condition of recruits and on army casualties. This desirable snuff box is 3 1/8" wide, 2 1/8" tall, 3/4" deep and weighs 67 grams or 2.2 ozs. Troy. The box is unmarked and guaranteed to be as represented. Inscribed 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.

Danish 830 Silver Wine Pitcher by the Master Silversmith, Anton Michelsen, date marked 1898. This exquisite, hinged, lidded antique solid silver pitcher has applied grapes and grapevines on the bulbous body and four collared bands on the bottom and top of the straight, cylindrical neck. The C shaped handle and the hinged lid are in excellent condition. Both the underside of the base and the lid have a full set of marks, wiuth the underside of the base having the expanded marks. This useful and very attractive wine pitcher is 7 3/8" tall, 5" in diameter, 5 1/2" across the handle and weighs a substantial 550 grams or 17.7 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 antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver covered butter dish by Shreve and Company of San Francisco, c.1895. This ornate domed serving dish features wreath and floral applied decorations on the dome and all along the scalloped edge border of the dish. The shaped finial of the dome has matching floral decoration. The dish has its original mazarin or drain pan, below which ice would be placed to cool the butter. This exquisite butter serving dish is 4" tall, 7 1/4" in diameter and weighs a substantial 353 grams or 11.4 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 figural cream pitcher by Gorham Silversmihts, date marked for 1869. This ornate pitcher features a northwind face spout, a floral repousse body surrounding reserves containing ornate, period monograms EBU and JML. Opposite the spout and behind the C shpaed handle is a nicely detailed rams′ head with a ring in his nose. This scarce and desirable cream pitcher is 5 1/4" tall, 3" in diameter, 4 3/8" across the handle and weighs 191 grams or 6.1 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 antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver napkin ring by Towle c. 1940. Dimensions: 1 3/4" - 1 1/4", weight 22 grams or 0.7 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed Mary, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver napkin ring by Towle c. 1940. Dimensions: 1 3/4" - 1 1/4", weight 22 grams or 0.7 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed Donald, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver napkin ring by Watrous. Dimensions: 2" - 1 1/2", weight 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. Monogrammed Marry Cunnie, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver napkin ring c. 1880. Dimensions: 1 7/8" - 1", weight 32 grams or 1.02 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed LW, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver napkin ring having an engraved panel, octagonal body with applied beaded circular rims. by Gorham Silversmiths c. 1890. This lovely, heavy napkin ring has tapered panels with attractive scroll work frames and distinctive, applied beaded circular rims. Dimensions: 2" - 1 3/4", weight 40 grams or 1.28 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed WBV, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver napkin ring by Wilcox c. 1900. Dimensions: 1 3/4" - 1 1/4", weight 27 grams or 0.86 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed Frank, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver oval napkin ring c. 1880. Dimensions: 2 1/8" - 1" - 1 1/8", weight 48 grams or 1.54 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed DKM, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver napkin ring by Blackinton c. 1910. Dimensions: 2 5/8" - 1" - 1", weight 72 grams or 2.31 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed Dean, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver napkin clip by S.Kirk & Son c. 1910. Dimensions: 1 7/8" - 1/2" - 1 1/4", weight 18 grams or 0.57 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed Ada, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver Strasbourg pattern napkin ring by Gorham c. 1890. Dimensions: 1 5/8" - 1 1/2", weight 22 grams or 0.7 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed Edward, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver napkin ring by Towle c. 1890. Dimensions: 1 7/8" - 1 3/8", weight 53 grams or 1.7 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed REK, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver arts and crafts figural napkin ring 1918. This simple elegant napkin ring features a duck on a blank side and is monogrammed JMG. Dimensions: 2 1/2" - 1/2" - 1/2", weight 14 grams or 0.45 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed as it′s mentioned above, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver napkin ring c. 1880. Dimensions: 1 7/8" - 2", weight 26 grams or 0.83 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed Retzie, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver figural hand hammered napkin ring by Doan c. 1930. Dimensions: 3" - 5/8" - 3/4", weight 30 grams or 0.96 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed DJB, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver arts and crafts napkin ring c.1930. Dimensions: 2 1/2" - 7/7" - 1", weight 25 grams 0.8or ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed MEJ, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver Baroque napkin ring by Wallace c. 1890. Dimensions: 1 3/4" - 1 1/4, weight 27 grams or 0.86 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed ALH, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Portuguese silver open work napkin ring with an applied bird c.1930. Dimensions: 1 3/4" - 5/8" - 1′, weight 11 grams 0.35or ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, monograms, 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 napkin clip by Watson in the New Victoria, c.1900. This scarce napkin clip is 2 1/8" long and weighs 15 grams.. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, monograms, 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 floral napkin ring. Dimensions: 2 1/2" - 3/4" - 7/8", weight 23 grams or 0.73 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, monograms, 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 open work napkin clip by Lunt c. 1910. Dimensions: length = 1 5/8" width = 2", weight 10 grams or 0.32 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed REV, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver napkin ring by Kalo 1911. Dimensions: 3 1/4" - 7/8" - 5/8", weight 29 grams or 0.93 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed HLG, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver hand hammered napkin ring with an applied US navy crest by Alvin c.1915. Dimensions: 2 1/2" - 1 1/4" - 3/4", weight 25 grams or 0.8 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed JC Mc F, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver Baroque napkin ring by Gorham c. 1900. Dimensions: 2" - 1 3/8", weight 33 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 SAC, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver open work napkin ring made from 6 Guatemalan 2 Real coins, c.1900. This beautiful napkin ring containing six coins soldered together is monogrammed Myrt on a blank, uncut side of one of the coins. Dimensions: 1 3/4" - 1 1/4", weight 39 grams or 1.25 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear 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 sterling silver napkin ring by Dominick & Haff 1893. Dimensions: 1 7/8" - 1 1/2", weight 56 grams or 1.8 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed Dorothy January 12th 1893, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.