Recent Acquisitions

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 Silver plated hand wrought copper rectangular serving bowl with ivory ball feet by the American Craftsman Dirk Van Erp of San Francisco, California, c.1915. This Arts and Crafts beauty has an applied gadroon border and 4 screw on ivory ball feet. The rectangular server is 17" - 10", 3 1/8" tall, the bowl being 2" deep. The plating is intact and the finish is excellent. 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 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.

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.