Recent Acquisitions

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.

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.

Highly original hand hammered American Sterling Silver Aesthetic Period Sugar Serving Spoon by Towle Silversmiths, c.1885. This rare and unique serving piece was made in the magnificent Morning Glory pattern. This charming and delightful piece features a wide earthy handle with a scalloped edge, brilliantly hand hammered throughout and engraved with a cheerful morning glory and honey comb motif. It′s irregularly shaped bowl is enhanced by it′s lovely foliate engravings. The finish and overall effect of this spoon are stunning, with a length of 5 3/4" and a weight of 46 grams or 1.5 ozs. Troy The excellent original condition, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations makes this an especially attractive offering. Wear to the original gilding. The 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.