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German Hanau sterling silver pair of pepper grinders or mills, decorated with acanthus leaf patterns and floral garlands. On the front and back, there are scenic depictions of playing cherubs. Handles have carved wooden finials. Bodies are monolithic with swing shutters on the top. Made by Johann S. Kurz, c. 1890. Both pieces have French import marks.

These rare Hanau sterling grinders are 1 1/2" in top diameter, 2 3/8" in base diameter and 3 1/4" tall.

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.

German Hanau 930 sterling silver figural tea caddy in form of a cow, realistically detailed, with detachable head. It has a set of English import marks for London, 1899, by William Moering.

This incredible piece is 4 3/4" long, 1 1/2" wide at the widest, 3 1/4" tall and weighs 147.7 grams or 4.76 ozs Troy. Cow's ears are missing and horns are bent.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition, having use marks consistent with age and normal use, with no monograms, removals, repairs or modifications, make this an especially attractive offering.

German 800 standard silver figurine, featuring swinging cupid with a bird sitting on the swings' cover and watching him. Made by Martin Mayer, Mainz, 20th century.

This adorable figurine is 1 3/4" long, 1 1/2" wide, 2 3/8" tall and weighs 37.8 grams or 1.21 ozs Troy.

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.

Dutch 833 standard silver heavy cast dinner bell with figural handle, featuring galleon ship. Body is decorated with scroll patterns and landscape depictions of a village and windmill. Made by H. Hooykaas, 1966. Schoonhoven Assay Office mark.

Weighing 107 grams or 3.45 ozs Troy, this spectacular bell is 2 1/2" in diameter and 1 5/8" tall, ship handle is 1 1/2" tall.

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.

Dutch 800 standard silver Apostle spoon, having openwork design handle with a figural finial and depiction of a sailing ship in bowl. Bowl is monogrammed "HAL" on the back. c. 1890-1910.

This whimsical spoon is 7 1/2" long and weighs 50 grams or 1.61 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original 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.

German sandwich tongs, having hollow 800 standard silver handles in beaded pattern. Shaped gilt bowls have pierced design.

These glorious tongs are 8 1/4" long.

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.

German 930 sterling silver pair of open salt dishes, having oval form with cutwork border and 4 applied figural feet. Body is decorated with repousse scenic depictions of cherubs as well as scroll patterns.

These wonderful salts are 2 3/8" long, 2" wide, 1 3/8" tall and weigh a total 65.7 grams or 2.11 ozs Troy.

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.

German 835 standard silver set of 6 nut cups or dishes, having oval form with faceted borders and hammered finish. Made by Lutz & Weiss, Pforzheim c. 1890s.

These admirable dishes are 3 3/8" long, 2" wide, 1/2" tall and weigh a total 82.4 grams or 2.65 ozs Troy.

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.

Dutch 2nd Standard (.835) silver rectangle form dresser tray, having 4 ball feet. It is decorated with repousse scenic depiction as well as shell & scroll patterns and floral garlands. Border has cutwork edge. Maker's mark "MdP", Assay Office mark for Schoonhoven, c. 1890. Tray was designated for export.

This gorgeous tray is 6" long, 4" wide, 5/8" tall and weighs 89.6 grams or 2.89 ozs Troy.

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.

Antique German silver small square form box with hinged lid, decorated with repousse depiction of two cherubs among floral and scroll patterns as well as musical instruments and vases with grapes. Interior is gilt. Made by Neresheimer, Hanau c. 1890s. It has Berthold Muller import marks for London, 1895.

This lovely box is 1 7/16" wide, 7/8" tall and weighs 28.6 grams or 0.92 ozs Troy.

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.

Art Deco German 800 standard silver wide napkin ring, having whimsical engraved decorations on the front. Made by Seybold & Hirschauer, Hanau c. 1900-1930.

This intricate napkin ring is 1 5/8" wide, 1 7/8" in diameter and weighs 39.2 grams or 1.26 ozs Troy.

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.

German 830 standard silver wide napkin ring, decorated with intricate repousse Art Deco patterns. There is an engraved stylized monogram "AJ" on the front as well.

This catchy napkin ring is 1 5/8" wide, 1 3/4" in diameter and weighs 20 grams or 0.64 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original 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.

Antique German 13 loth (.812) silver large sugar tongs, having shell-shaped bowls and repousse whimsical decorations on the handles.

These unusual tongs are 5 3/4" long and weigh 38.6 grams or 1.24 ozs Troy.

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.

German Hanau style 800 standard silver set of 12 coffee spoons with figural handles, featuring orchestra musicians, playing different instruments. Bowls are pointed and gilt. Made by Simon Rosenau, Bad Kissingen, c. 1890.

These amazing spoons are 5" long and weigh a total 174.2 grams or 5.61 ozs Troy.

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.

Dutch 835 standard silver large napkin ring, decorated with engraved scroll patterns and inscription "Souvenir" on the front. On the reverse, there is a monogram "C. W. Z". c. 1910-1950.

This great napkin ring is 2 1/8" in diameter, 1 1/4" wide and weighs 25.2 grams or 0.81 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original 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.

Dutch 835 standard silver spoon, having figural handle with a large finial in form of a horse carriage with two figures. There is an engraved inscription on the back of the bowl: "Willem Johan Braak 25⋅10⋅1956". Made in 1955. Assay Office mark for Leeuwarden. Maker's mark "E◊S".

This unusual catchy spoon is 7 1/4" long and weighs 59.2 grams or 1.9 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original 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.

Dutch 833 standard silver set of 12 egg spoons in the thread pattern by Gerritsen Factory of Golden and Silver works (Fabriek van Gouden en Zilveren werken v.h. J.A.A. Gerritsen), c. 1910-1920. Spoons were designated for export.

These admirable spoons are 4 3/8" long and weigh a total 170.4 grams or 5.49 ozs Troy.

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.

Dutch Second Standard 833 silver pair of serving spoons, having shaped pointed handles with no monograms. Made by Gerritsen en van Kempen N. V., Zeist, 1927 and 1949. Assay Office Mark for Utrecht.

These beautiful servers are 8 5/8" long and weigh a total 184.4 grams or 5.94 ozs Troy.

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.

German 800 standard silver footed basket in openwork designs with swing handle, richly decorated with repousse Baroque scroll, floral and shell patterns. It has gilt interior and original cut glass liner. Marked 5950. Made by Bruckmann & Söhne, Heilbronn c. 1900. Retailed by Leonhardt & Fiegel (imperial goldsmiths and jewellers until 1918).

This marvelous basket is 3 7/8" in top diameter, 2 1/4" in bottom diameter and 3 1/4" tall, handle is 4" tall. It weighs (without the liner) 128.7 grams or 4.15 ozs Troy. Liner has some minor loss.

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.

German 800 standard silver set of small creamer, sugar bowl and tray, decorated with repousse floral and scroll patterns. Creamer and bowl are footed, creamer has figural scroll handle and remains of gilding inside. Made by Otto Arthur, Köln c. 1890.

This lovely set measures: creamer is 2 1/8" long, 3 3/4" from spout to handle, 1 7/8" wide and 1 3/4" tall, base measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/8"; bowl is 2 5/8" long, 2 1/8" wide and 1 3/8" tall, base is 1 3/4" x 1 1/2"; tray is 6 7/8" long and 4 1/4" wide. Total weight is 237.8 grams or 7.67 ozs Troy.

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.

German 800 standard silver oval form dresser tray, having wavy edge with applied banded border. Marked 16548. Made by Koch & Bergfeld, Bremen, late 19th - early 20th century. It has French import mark.

This great tray is 10 1/2" long, 6 7/8" wide and weighs 302 grams or 9.74 ozs Troy.

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.

German 800 standard silver oval dresser tray with two handles, decorated with banded repousse rim and rose accents. It has French import mark.

This beautiful tray is 6" long, 5" wide, 8 1/2" from handle to handle and weighs 83.8 grams or 2.7 ozs Troy.

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.

Dutch 833 standard silver large round napkin ring, having applied borders and tiny zigzag thread decorations. It was designated for export. c. 1910-1950.

This admirable napkin ring is 2 1/4" in diameter, 1 3/8" wide and weighs 41 grams or 1.32 ozs Troy.

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.

Antique German 800 standard silver footed sugar basket with moving handle and cobalt blue glass liner. Body and foot have cutwork designs, featuring floral, scroll and grape patterns as well as cherubs with blank oval medallions and ribbons. The rest of the body is decorated with repousse foliate patterns, beaded rims and winged female figures. c. 1850-1870.

This spectacular basket is 6" long, 4" wide and 3" tall, foot is 3 1/2" long, 3" wide and 2 1/2" tall, handle is 4 1/2" tall. It weighs (without the liner) 278.8 grams or 9 ozs Troy.

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.

Dutch 833 standard silver rectangle form snuff box with hinged lid, decorated with repousse scenic depiction, featuring a sleigh ride. The interior is gilt. Maker's mark "JZK". French import marks. c. 1890-1900.

This spectacular box is 3 1/4" long, 2" wide, 1/2" tall and weighs 72.3 grams or 2.33 ozs Troy.

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.

Dutch 833 standard silver small footed trophy cup, having two handles and applied top rim. It has engraved inscription "Kertasarie X Mas 1921" on the one side and "F. H. Beeston" on the reverse. Weighted base.

This wonderful cup is 1 3/8" in base diameter, 1 3/4" in top diameter, 2 7/8" from handle to handle and 3 3/8" tall.

The soft, warm, original 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.

Dutch sterling silver souvenir spoon, having figural handle, featuring Royal Carriage, inscribed "Gouden Koets". Made by Gerritsen en van Kempen N. V., Zeist, c. 1924-1961.

This catchy spoon is 5 1/8" long and weighs 21.8 grams or 0.7 ozs Troy.

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.

German 835 standard silver set of sauce ladle and pastry server, having figural handles in shape of a rose. Ladle has round bowl with fluted border. Server's blade features leaf with serrated edges and pierced & engraved accents. Made by Christoph Widmann, Pforzheim. c. 1960.

This charming set measures: ladle is 5 3/4" long, server is 8 1/8" long, weighing a total 66.2 grams or 2.13 ozs Troy.

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.

German Hanau 800 standard silver pair of round figural open salts with cobalt blue glass liners. Salts has 3 feet and floral garland decorations. Made by Kurz & Dingeldein, c. 1911-1925.

These wonderful salts are 2" in diameter, 1" tall and weigh (without the liners) 46.8 grams or 1.5 ozs Troy.

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.

Antique Hanau 800 standard silver large tea caddy in Empire style. Body is decorated with repousse floral swags & bows and clean gilt interior. Cover has figural finial in shape of a tree cone and ornate rim, featuring palmette pattern. Made by Simon Rosenau, Bad Kissingen, Germany.

This spectacular caddy is 4 3/4" in diameter (at the widest), 2 3/4" in bottom diameter, 3" in top diameter, 5 1/2" tall (without the finial) and weighs 330.7 grams or 10.66 ozs Troy.

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.