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4017f   On Hold

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Arguably the California's premier silver manufacturing firm of its period, San Francisco's "Shreve & Co." also served as "training ground for silversmiths who later established their own shops and reputations. The most important of those who remained in San Francisco were John O. Bellis and Arthur Thumler," according to an essay in Silver in the Golden State published by the Oakland Museum.

This pair of 2 1/8" tall, 1 1/2" base diameter, just over 2.1 T. oz. combined, sterling silver... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2412   Sold

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height 4 1/4:, diameter 3 1/2 inches, no monogram, fine condition, please see fourth photo for mark.

There was a time when folks would actually get excited to find one of these with nicely engraved silver, almost no cloudiness to the glass and no nicks on the stopper, but now we're expecting aught but a chorus of yawns. Go ahead, surprise me!!

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Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2405   Sold

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urn shaped with hinged lid and four acanthus & claw feet on finely pierced gallery tray, no monogram, excellent condition, marked as shown in third enlargement, .950 standard, weight 5.84 Troy ounces, 3 1/2 X 5 X 3 1/8(h) inches.

An exceptionally elegant item for the collector of desk accessories.

Old Friends  
3958f   $185.00

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Standing 2 7/8" high, this tapered wall beaker has a top span of 3 1/4", a base diameter of 2 3/8", and weighs 3.6 T. oz.

It is hallmarked for sterling silver, London, 1902, and maker Henry Wilkinson & Co. Ltd., which firm is identified in Jackson' Hallmarks as an "important manufacturer."

It has applied, lined banding on the top and bottom edges and is otherwise plain, and has never been monogrammed or inscribed.

Comfortable in the hand, this remains in very good condition. The... Click for details

Old Friends  
3951f   $635.00

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Model number "985," solid sterling silver, and made by Gorham Manufacturing Company, all of which is documented by the marks on the underside along with a date letter for 1883, this stands 7 1/2" tall, weighs 26.0 T. oz., and has a capacity of 4 1/2 pints. (See enlargement 3 for a facsimile of the 1882 Gorham catalogue entry).

The body is bulbous and is capped by a tall, sleeve like neck. There is a 1/2" band with something of a woven pattern where these two sections join. Apart from this... Click for details

Cheeky Antiqueys   
1404331   Price on Request

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ABOUT: Prettily detailed antique art nouveau tray with 6 cordial cups / shot glasses (please note the petite size as it is hard to tell from photos). Set is made by Charles Murat of Paris. NO MONOGRAMS on any of the pieces. 254 GRAMS of Solid sterling silver, this is a French set with applied raised mistletoe leaves and berries decorating each of the cups, and a reticulated tray with mistletoe cutouts around the edge with two handles. All with a very period-appropriate Art Nouveau... Click for details

Old Friends  
3910f   This item is currently being auctioned

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Standing 2 1/2" high, measuring 5 1/8" long and 4 1/8" wide, and weighing 3.2 T. oz., this bowl is marked with the "Whiting Manufacturing Company" emblem, "Sterling," model number "2115," and has a date symbol for "1907."

A bon bon dish, it is "Chippendale" or "Georgian" in style, with a scalloped and broadly splayed upper edge that unfolds from the oval body.

It stands on four, cast, solid silver shell and pad feet and is inscribed with a flowing "LBK" monogram on the long side.

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3903f   $175.00

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A contemporary silver manufacturer, Carrs of Sheffield was established in 1977 according to the company website, and is still in operation.

This 5" bottom diameter, 1 5/8" tall, 4.9 T. oz. total weight, silver and wood wine coaster or caddy with a green felt underside, is one of the firm's signature offerings.

Fully marked for Sheffield, Sterling, a date letter for 2004, and "RC" on both the sidewall and on the disk in the interior center, it is also stamped "Carrs Silver, Sheffield... Click for details

Cheeky Antiqueys   
1402788   Sold

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ABOUT: This cute Art Deco era piece comes from Tiffany's youth or juvenile line - "Nursery Rhyme". Here we have a fun and whimsical cup or mug in the Jack and Jill motif. VERY sturdy / heavy piece. I have a Tiffany nursery rhyme flatware set so please check out my other listings. NO MONOGRAMS ON THE CUP! Fantastic depiction of Jack and Jill, I believe it is acid etched because the inside of the cup is smooth / thick silver. Has a linear detail around the rim and a sturdy hand feel... Click for details

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1402783   $200.00

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ABOUT: Lovely antique sterling piece by Durgin. Beautiful ink well with glass insert. Incredible 3D dimension on the repousse flowers. The ink well is missing the lid. The piece is dated 1892. It has a 3-initial monogram on the underside not visible when in use but seen when flipped over and looking at the marks. MEASUREMENTS: The small ink well measures 2 1/2" tall with a base diameter a little under 1 1/2". It weighs 42 grams without the heavy glass insert and 95 grams with... Click for details

Cheeky Antiqueys   
1402782   $300.00

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ABOUT: Very interesting form that I have not seen before. Fantastic trophy? or perhaps a gravy boat, bon bon, nut or sugar dish / bowl made by Durgin, one of the finest makers of the time, dating to the turn of the century! Very nice quality in an interesting ship / boat / gondola form. Dated 1906 with no other personalizations which made me wonder if it was given at a boat race or something. I am unsure of its history but it is a nice size that would hold candies or nuts or be used as a... Click for details

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1402775   $700.00

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ABOUT: Very substantial piece by Durgin from the Victorian Era, one of the largest canisters I have held. I believe due to size it is a tea caddy, but could have other uses. Large repousse solid sterling silver caddy, canister, powder box or vanity jar. Dates to the late 1800s as evidenced by the old Durgin hallmark. Not often found and very eye catching with the larger size. Lovely rose / floral and scroll design. Would be beautiful on your dining table, for tea time, or in a... Click for details

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1402466   Sold

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ABOUT: Here we have a rare vanity tray or perhaps oval under plate by George W. Shiebler with an elegant scrolled design. Is it Renaissance Revival? Is it Roccoco? Is it Baroque? I'm not exactly sure, but a very ornate design and Very nice quality. Dating to the late 1800s / pre-1910. It would be a beautiful jewelry tray or vanity tray even a serving dish for nuts or candies if you wanted to use it on your dining table or for tea time. Shiebler was dissolved in 1910 making them a... Click for details

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1402390   Price on Request

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ABOUT: Beautiful antique repousse TIFFANY & CO. Sterling Silver compote / taza / centerpiece. Circa 1877-1891!! So rare to own a piece of historic Tiffany. In the highly collectible and sought after ornate floral and fern repousse design - lovely. Tiffany made tea and vanity sets in this pattern. NO MONOGRAMS anywhere on the piece. MEASUREMENTS: Nice size and a lot of heavy solid sterling silver in this piece! Weighs in around 570 grams of silver!! Measuring 9 inches in diameter, and... Click for details

Old Friends  
3883f   $395.00

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An exceptional piece from an exceptional source, this mug stands apart from other similar forms in several aspects.

Made by "Tiffany & Co.," as marked on the underside, along with "Sterling Silver" and model number "7246," introduced in 1882, it is relatively large, standing 3 5/8" high to the rim, with a 2 3/4" top diameter, and very heavy at 6.4 T. oz.

Second, rather than having straight or tapered sides as is the manner of most mugs, this is cup or goblet like, with a bulbous body that... Click for details

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3866f   This item is currently being auctioned

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A matched pair, each of these master salts measures 2 1/4" in diameter and stands 1 3/8" high, while the pair weigh 3.2 T. oz. combined.

They are English in origin and fully hallmarked for London, 1897-98, sterling, and WB/JL for William Gibson and John Langman (also operating as the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.).

Traditional in design, they are round, with heavily repoussed bodies, applied hatched rims, and stand on three lion's paw and shell legs.

Each piece has a reserve area which... Click for details