Recent Acquisitions

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.

American sterling silver letter opener in the Fleur-de-Lis or Queens′ pattern by Gorham Silversmiths, patent 1868. This elegant and useful antique letter opener has the name Hattie inscribed on the front of the handle and is 7 7/8" long and weighs 40 grams or 1.3 ozs. Troy. 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

American sterling silver floral and scroll berry spoon with an open work handle and bowl, made for J.E.Caldwell of Philadelphia, c.1885. This ornate serving spoon has a cast, chased open work handle and a repousse bowl with solid surface monogrammed, in ornate, period script LDR. This elegant spoon is 8 3/4" long and weighs 80 grams or 2.6 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 claret spoon in the Grape H 186 pattern by Gorham Silversmiths, c.1885. This elegant, scarce long handled spoon has a nicely detailed grape and scroll handle and a twist midway along the shank, as well as a gilt, elongated bowl. The spoon is 15 3/4" long and weighs 100 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 antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver baby cup by Shreve & Co. San Francisco 1895. This beautiful cup has applied band of four cherubs. Dimensions: 2 3/4" height with the handle, 3 1/8" in diameter and weighs 102 grams or 3.3 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Inscribed Mary, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver child′s cup by Gorham Silversmiths date marked for 1886. This unusual cup features hunting scines, the D shaped handle has fancy sockets. Dimensions: 3 3/4" tall, 2 3/4" in diameter and weighs 169 grams or 5.4 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed BHD June 9th 1887, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver arts & crafts baby cup by Allan Adler 1964. This interesting cup has an applied cherub and measures 2 3/4" tall with the handle, 2 3/4" in diameter and weighs 98 grams or 3.15 ozs Troy. Inscribed Patricia Jean April 30, 1964, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver mug or cup having repousse floral, shell and scroll decorations by Baily and Co. of Philadelphia, c.1850. This exquisite mug has repousse floral, shell and scroll decorations on the body, surrounding a reserve containing the inscription Mary Cornelia Gowdy as well as complementing uppe and lower rims of die rolled shell decorations. This desirable cup is 4" tall, 3" in diameter, 4 1/2" across the handle and weighs 156 grams or 5 ozs. Troy 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.

American sterling silver fork and spoon in the Pisces Zodiac pattern by Gorham Silversmiths, patent 1894. Both pieces feature ornate depictions of the Pisces Zodiac sign, and a K ornate monogram on the backs of the handles. Each piece is 5 3/4" long and the set weighs 62 grams or 2 ozs. Troy. Monogrammed 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 sterling silver Repousse Presentation Goblet by Wood and Hughes of New York City, 1874. This stunning goblet has repousse floral, shell and scroll decorations surrounding the presentation inscription: Salisbury Mills M.E.S. School 1874 To our Supt Henry Coker Feed my Lambs The interior of the cup is gilt and the goblet is 7" tall, 3 7/8" in diameter and it weighs 282 grams or 9 ozs. Troy. 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.

American Sterling Silver Serving Spoon in a Ball Finial pattern by George Sharp, Phila, retailed by Wm Wilson Mc Grew, Cincinnati OH. This handsome spoon measures 9 1/4" long and weighs 91 grams or 2.92 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 Sugar Sifter in a Ball Finial pattern by George Sharp, Phila, retailed by Wm Wilson Mc Grew, Cincinnati OH. This handsome spoon measures 8" long and weighs 67 grams or 2.2 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.

Splendid American sterling silver sugar bowl with charming swinging handle. Superb little basket form done during American Aesthetic period, c. 1875. Lovely scroll and foliate boder embellishment complemented by two part twisted handle. Expertly hand crafted by simversmiths of Schulz & Fischer of San Francisco. This elegant little treaure measures 5 1/2" tall with the handle, 2 1/2" high, 4" in diameter and weighs 155 grams 5 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.

English sterling silver napkin ring with faces. This very handsome napkin ring measures 1 3/4" - 1 1/4", weighs 30 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.

Persian coin silver napkin ring featuring repousse decorations on a stippled background of two Persian Kings and their attendants., c.1900 - 1930. This very interesting and nicely detailed napkin ring measures 1 7/8" - 1 7/8" and weighs 43 grams or 1.4 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 coin silver cauldron salts by Gorham SIlversmiths, c.1860. These interesting salts have applied, beaded collared rims and cast scroll feet and brackets. The engravings on the body surround period monmograms, in ornate script JM. Marked 120 Lion Anchor G COIN under each base, the salts measures 2 1/8" tall, 2" in diameter and the pair weigh 113 grams or 3.6 ozs. Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

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 water goblets in the Lord Saybrook pattern by International silversmiths, c.1940. Each one of these 6 delightful goblets has a gilt interior, making them safe to use for any kind ov beverage, including red wine and sherry, for those who like a large glass of sherry. We have six of htese, with the price below being for one. Each one of these superb sterling goblets is 6 1/2" tall, 3 1/2" in diameter having a cup 3 1/2" deep, with each weighing 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 finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The price below is for one goblet. For all six, deduct 10% ($1475).

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.