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3810   On Hold

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Standing 3 1/2" to the rim, with a body that is 3" across, having a maximum span of 3 1/2" to the end of the handle, and weighing a substantial 6.0 T. oz., this pitcher holds 8 ounces of liquid, and could be used for milk, cream, or syrup.

It is an unusual form in that the spout is on the side. This is clearly an original feature and not a later adaptation, as it is seamlessly integrated and perfectly proportioned with other aspects of the piece.

The handle is hollow but staunch, scaled to... Click for details

Old Friends  
3784f   This item is currently being auctioned

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Standing 3 1/2" tall to the highest point at the top of the handle, 2 1/2" across at the widest, resting on a 1 3/4" diameter flat bottom, and weighing 3.1 T. oz., this cream pitcher is marked with the three part Dominick & Haff emblem, including the date 1885.

Other marks are "Sterling," model number "150," and the name of the retailer, Boston's "Shreve Crump & Low."

An American expression of English design, this has a scalloped edge with a Chippendale style cut on an urn shaped body. The... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2389   (to order, send email)

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height 2 1/4; diameter of base 2 3/16 inches, weight 3.05 Troy ounces, base shows some evidence of a candle having been pushed down too hard (see third enlargement) but we may say that it's in fine condition when viewed from above!

Old Friends  
3762f   $135.00

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Essentially a very large tea or coffee cup, this novel item measures 4" in diameter, has a maximum span of 5 1/2" to the handle end, stands 2 1/8" tall to the rim and 2 5/8" to highest point, sits on a rimmed base that is 2 3/16" wide, and weighs just under 3.8 T. oz.

It was made by Newark, New Jersey's William B. Kerr, circa 1905, which was a firm renowned for its Art Nouveau designs, both in silver flat and hollow ware as well as jewelry.

Indeed this is decidedly in that style, evident... Click for details

Old Friends  
3760f   $145.00

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Standing 3" high, having a 2 5/8" diameter and a maximum span of 4" to the handle end, and weighing 2.9 T. oz., this likely birth or christening mug embodies the design sensibilities of the late 1800s.

The body has a gray, satin matte finish that is bright cut engraved in a variety of water-related flora, included pond lilies and pads, cattails, and grasses, all of which suggests an Aesthetic design influence. There is additional wriggle work detailing under the rolled top rim and a leaf... Click for details

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3755f   $115.00

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Flat bottomed with a 4 1/4" diameter circular center, this just over 4.0 T. oz., piece has an oval rim that measures 6 5/8" by 5 1/2".

Both ends of the rim are upswept and decorated with a raised wild rose and leaf (with one water lily) pattern in Art Nouveau style.

There is a line script "LLB" monogram engraved on the interior base and a matching one on one of the two reserve areas of the rim.

Made by Gorham, whose "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," and model number "A3966" appear... Click for details

Old Friends  
3723f   $72.00

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Likely dating either side of 1900, this item stands 4" high and is 3 3/4" across at the widest.

A syrup jug or pitcher, the base is panel cut glass, with a sterling collar and hinged lid. The glass handle is blown and applied.

The lid has a raised bead, almost egg and dart, trim around the edge. This detail repeats on the scrolled, solid silver handle.

In very good condition, there are few signs of wear, largely evident in fine scratches on the outside base, as well as a bit of... Click for details

Old Friends  
3717f   $345.00

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Alfred, Francis and Arthur operating as the Pairpoint Brothers were noteworthy producers of English Arts & Crafts silver in the first part of the 20th century.

This 2 3/4" high, 4 1/2" top diameter, heavy at 7.1 T. oz., bowl is emblematic of their work and the movement.

It sits on a footed base 2 3/8" in diameter, and has an applied rim on the upper lip.

The body is plain and smooth on the outside, but retains a hand hammered surface on the interior.

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Old Friends  
3713f   $155.00

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Decidedly period in style, each of these two, matching, master salt dishes features a pair of lofty arms that form an open circular area that contains a cast, three dimensional, ivy leaf. This is in turn supported by an also cast, curved, leaf.

They measure 3 7/8" from arm tip to arm, stand 1 1/2" at the highest, are 2 3/8" across at the top opening of the body, rest on beaded edge, rimmed bases that are 1 1/2" in diameter, and weigh 2.5 T. oz. the pair.

Made by Gorham, they are imprinted... Click for details

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3710f   $235.00

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Made by Dominick & Haff, whose three part emblem including the date 1901 is imprinted on the underside, along with "Sterling" and model number "1734," this large, oval, flat bottom, 12" x 8 1/2" x 1 3/4" tall, 13.0 T. oz., bowl was retailed by Philadelphia's "J.E. Caldwell & Co.," whose name also appears with the other marks.

Fully in the Art Nouveau style, the undulating rim is decorated with four tulip blossoms, one each at the extremities, all joined by trailing leaves and accented with... Click for details

Old Friends  
3696f   $145.00

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Contemporary maker K.M. Silver is listed in one source with dates 1982-2012, although a company website indicates a founding date of 1977.

Judging from this example, which is a 5" long by 3 1/4" high to the rim, 5 1/4" to the top of the upraised handle, and relatively heavy at 5.2 T. oz., basket, the firm made high quality reproduction pieces.

This would be a fitting size for candies or bon bons.

This is Georgian in manner, with an oval bowl with raised ends sitting on a square base,... Click for details

Gebelein  
5415   $390.00

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Large sailing ship motif on handle. Diameter 2-1/2". Length 3-3/4". Height 1". Weight 2.6 troy ounces. No monogram. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2360   $275.00

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height 7 3/8 inches, 3 1/4 inches across base, weight 11.75 Troy ounces, no monogram. Please note that these are not weighted.

There are some condition issues. One (on left in photo) has some dents in the side panels; the bobeche on the other is a bit wavy. Also, though they bear the same model number, one is decorated with beading and the other with "rope."

Keep in mind that when your table is lit with candle light, the guests will simply say "what lovely pair of candlesticks!"

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3645f   $145.00

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A matched set, each of these candlesticks is marked on the brushed finished, flat bottom, underside, "Tiffany & Company," "Sterling," "925/1000," "m," pattern number "18929" (introduced in 1916), order number "5839," and the word "weighted."

They weigh 19.9 T. oz. the pair, but that is essentially irrelevant because of the fill in them.

A matched, baluster form, pair, they stand 6 1/2" tall, have bases that are 3 7/8" across, and have solid silver removable bobeches that are 2" in diameter... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2359   $1,150.00

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height 7 1/2 inches, width across handle 5 1/4 inches, weight 18 Troy ounces, capacity one quart, marked as shown in fourth enlargement. A classic, organic shape made famous by the Jensen Silversmithy (and featured on the dj of Janet Drucker's popular book), this design was conceived by Rohde in 1925, but did not enter production until 1930 because it was considered too radical.

This lovely example is entirely hand wrought, and dates from 1948. There have been a few dents removed from... Click for details

Gebelein  
5436   $990.00

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Bowl and underplate divided into five segments. Diameter of bowl 5-1/8"; of plate 7-1/4" Height 2-7/8". Weight of bowl, plate & ladle is 16-1/2 troy ounces. The monogram on the side of the bowl is an Old English FSM (surname S). The inscription on the back of the handle of the ladle is AWS/Christmas 1937. Overall and mark condition are excellent.