Recent Acquisitions

American coin silver goblet having engine turned decorations surrounding an engraved foliate and scroll cartouche containing an ornate, period script monogram: WTD. This handsome goblet is 6 5/8" tall, 3 3/8" in diameter and weighs 168 grams or 5.4 ozs. Troy. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English silverplate on brass hot water jug in a fabulously ornate, Renaissance Revival design featuring a dozen different masks on column separated panels and surrounded by animal, floral and foliate decorations. Two large masks are on either side of the neck and one one the hinged lid. The ornate Caryatid handle with its ivory insulators adds the finishing touch to this special and very usable jug. The flat base of the jug is gilt ans is 3 3/4" in diameter, with the jug being 8 3/8" tall and 7" handle to spout. We usually do not have silverplate, but this special jug was just to beautiful to pass up. We believe that you will not disagree. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Thej plating is in excellent condition. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American sterling silver and etched glass rectangular decanter with cut corners made by Mauser, c.1890. This beautiful decanter is 9 5/8" tall, 4 1/4" long, 2 7/8" wide. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver Art Moderne 3 Piece Coffee Set in the Diamond pattern by Reed and Barton Silversmiths, c.1960. This eye catching set, designed by Gio Ponti and John Prip and executed by Robert H. Ramp for Reed and Barton in 1958, consists of:

• Coffee Pot w/light brown Raffia wrapped handle 11 ¾” tall, 4 ¼” in diameter and 7”, handle to spout, weighing 883 grams
• Covered Sugar Bowl 4 ½” tall and 4” in diameter, weighing 272 grams
• Creamer 4 ½” tall, 3” in diameter and 4 ½” handle to spout, weighing 245 grams.
• Total weight is 1400 grams or 45 ozs. Troy

. We have a second coffee pot available with a black wrapped Raffia handle that will work well for serving two kinds of coffee. The price is $1500. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver presentation baby bowl in the St Cloud pattern special order by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1888. The presentation box is as spectacular as the bowl. Covered in plush light green velvet and lined in Robin′s egg blue satin, the inside of the lid has a farm scene with a bonneted girl feeding the chickens. The condition of he box is excellent, inside and out. It is 8 1/2" square and 4" tall The spoon, in the Watteau pattern by Durgin, included is a slightly later later addition, with a bonneted girl engraved in the bowl. It goes very well with the general theme of the bowl and box. The bowl has a lightly gilt interior, weighs 350 grams or 11.3 ozs. Troy, is 4 3/4" in diameter and 3" tall. The spoon is 6 7/8" long and weighs 34 grams or 1.1 ozs. Troy. The box, bowl an spoon weigh a total of 954 grams or 2.1 pounds, Avdp. The bottom of the bowl is inscribed: from Walter G. Davis. Inscribed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

French 950 sterling silver and cut crystal Drageoir (a box for sweets) or Confiturier (Jam container) by Etienne-Auguste Courtois, 62 Rue du Temple, Paris, now in the Marais District. Courtois, a Master Silversmith, who specialized in Partie de Table or important pieces for table decoration, worked from 1834 - 1848, and, as the fineness mark is that used from 1819 - 1838, the piece can be dated 1834 - 1838. The fineness mark, guarantee mark and maker′s mark are on the body and the lid. Even the retaining nut for the lid handle is original. The body of the Drageoir is supported by four panels of winged shell, scroll and acanthus leaf designs, showing off the insert to good effect. The square base has a Gadroon and shell border and sits on four stylized shell caped ball feet, supporting a round, collared pedestal embossed with spear and dart decorations. The lid, which fits the crystal insert properly, has a shell supported ball handle mounted atop a n embossed, alternating leaf and floral cap. The cut crystal insert has lobed panel decorations, the slightest hint of blue color and is free of any chips, flakes or cracks. The fancy scroll and shell add the finishing touches to this spectacular serving bowl. The silver weight is 369 grams or 11.9 ozs, with the crystal insert weighing 303 grams. The bowl is 9 1/2" tall, 7 1/8" across the handles, 4 1/2" in diameter a,d 3 5/8" square at its feet. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American coin silver embossed napkin ring with open work, applied twisted rope rims, c.1860. This large, very special napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter and 1 1/2" tall, weighing 40 grams or 1.3 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no monograms or removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

German 800 solid silver octagonal tray with clipped corners, this highly ornate tray depicts court scenes, c.1890. This beautiful tray is 10 3/4" long, 8 3/8" wide and weighs 395 grams or 12.7 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver Art Nouveau tray in the Love′s Dream pattern by Unger Brothers, c.1900. This beautiful tray is 10 7/8" long, 3 1/8" wide and weighs 96 grams or 3.1 ozs Troy. No monograms or removals, excellent original condition, with some minute dimples in a couple of places.

Chinese Export silver figural foo dog large box, c.1890. Unmarked but guaranteed to be as represented. This beautiful box is 6" long, 3 1/2" wide, 4 3/4" tall and weighs 289 grams or 9.3 ozs Troy. The boxes were used to hold the leaves and other ingredients necessary to assemble a quid of betel, a mild stimulant used for centuries throughout Southeast Asia. Because such silver boxes were highly valued by their owners, they were carefully handled and typically remain in good condition.

American sterling silver floral Repousse card holder three compartment by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1887. This beautiful card holder is 9 1/2" long, 3 3/4" wide and weighs 342 grams or 11 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 Aesthetic sterling silver olive dish in the form of a hollowed out olive by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1887. This wonderfully naturalistic dish has a gilt interior and applied olive leaves and is 5 3/4" long; 2 3/4" wide; 1 1/4" deep and weighs 149 grams or 4.8 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 sterling silver set of 6 hand made salt dishes by Joel R. Hewes, of Titusville, PA, in the arts and crafts style, c.1925. These handsome dishes with seven lobes and averted rims are 2 5/8 inches in diameter, 1/2 inches tall and weigh a total of 211 grams or 6.8 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.

English sterling silver salad serving set in a Gothic style with figural handles by Charles Edwards, London 1879. This magnificent set is 11 1/4" long and weighs a total of 280 grams or 9 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.

Italian solid silver sugar box with Repousse wreath decorations and applied mask with ring handles sitting on four lion and paw feet, c.1750. This beautiful box is 5 3/4" long, 4" wide, 5" tall and weighs 398 grams or 12.8 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 octagonal cup with beautiful engraved scroll decorations, made by Eoff & Phyfe, c.1844-1850, N.Y., retailed by Gelston & Co. This handsome cup is 3 5/8" tall, 4" across the handle and weigh 158 grams or 5.1 ozs Troy. Inscribed J Edwards. The excellent original condition with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Buccellati sterling silver large Venus Shell dish. This magnificent dish is 6" long, 6" wide and weighs 200 grams or 6.4 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition with no 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 ornate goblet with applied oak leaf wreath cartouche, high relief grape decorations on stem, c.1896. This beautiful goblet is 7 3/8" tall, 3 1/2" in diameter and weighs 193 grams or 6.2 ozs Troy. Inscribed MJd. 1. September 1896. The excellent original condition with some very minor wear consistent with age, no 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 ornate cup with floral Repousse decorations, Vanderslice San Francisco, c.1875. This beautiful cup is 3 1/2" tall, 4 1/4" across the handle, 3" in diameter and weighs 186 grams or 6 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition with some very minor wear consistent with age, no 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 and walruses ivory large knife, special order Gorham Silversmiths, 1909. This magnificent knife is 14" long and weighs 177 grams. The handle features three carved monkeys, the blade has an acid etched Japanesque style decorations. The excellent original condition with some very minor wear consistent with age, no 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 baby cup with an acid etched illustrated famous verse by Robert Louis Stevenson, made by Gorham Silversmiths, 1930-1940. This patriotic cup is 2 1/2" tall, 3 3/4" across the handle, 2 3/4" in diameter and weighs 108 grams or 3.5 ozs Troy. Inscribed on the bottom of the cup to Fredrick from the Stoody′s. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

English sterling silver letter holder with figural cast dragon finial, London 1897 William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman. The slats for the holder are the letters XIV. This unusual holder is 4" tall, 2 5/8" long, 2 1/4" wide and weighs 163 grams or 5.2 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 finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

American coin silver large cup with beautiful grape and leaf chased decorations, Charters Cann& Dunn, NY 1849. This beautiful cup is 4" tall, 5" across the handle, 3 5/8" in diameter and weighs 198 grams or 6.4 ozs Troy. Monogrammed Joseph C Quinlan 1849. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no 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 Mother Goose nursery Rhyme baby cup by Gorham Silver Smiths, c.1907. This beautiful cup is 3 1/8" tall, 4 1/8" across the handle, 3 1/8" in diameter and weighs 154 grams or 5 ozs Troy. Inscribed Katharine Alice June 22, 1907. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no 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 napkin ring with engine turned and a lake landscape scene decorations, c.1871. Unmarked but guaranteed to be as represented. This beautiful napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter, 1 7/8" tall and weighs 37 grams or 1.2 ozs Troy. Inscribed Mrs E Randall Aug 26th 1871. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

English Georgian sterling silver saucepan or brandy warmer with hinged lid on the spout by John Emes, London 1803. This elegant pan is 8 1/4" long across the handle, 3 3/4" long across the spout, 4 1/4" tall and weighs 328 grams or 10.5 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American coin silver Christening cup with floral and scroll chased decorations, William Ladd, New York, c.1865. This beautiful cup is 4 3/8" long across the handle, 3" in diameter, 3 1/4" tall and weighs 122 grams or 3.9 ozs Troy. Inscribed Willie 1865. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American sterling silver set of 6 flat handle breakfast or tea knives with hand engraved handles in the Ivy pattern by John Polhemus for Tiffany & Co., c.1870. These handsome knives are 7 5/8" long and weigh a total of 341 grams or 11 ozs Troy. Monogrammed SLM. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Spanish Colonial silver altar candlesticks in the Baroque Style, late 17th early 18th Century, likely made in Lima Peru. Each consists of three cast collars and a candle cup with a drip pan, a hollow ball and two platforms with Rocaille applied skirts, with winged and mask figures on each corner. The upper platform has a hand raised base. There is no filling or supports. The candlesticks are solid silver save for the threaded iron rod which attaches the assembly. All pieces are original. Each of these impressive candlesticks is 23 3/4" tall, with one weighing 3590 grams and the other 3560 grams for a total weight of 7150 grams or 229.9 ozs. Troy.

American coin silver Repousse floral, scroll and shell Baroque napkin ring, c.1875 having an ornate, period script monogram: JO. This elegant, ornate napkin ring has scrolling shell borders, elaborate floral, scroll and shell Repousse decorations and an elaborate scroll cartouche enclosing the monogram: JO. This very special napkin ring is 2" in diameter, 1 5/8" tall and weighs 30 grams. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.