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Introduced in 1942, International's "Spring Glory" pattern clearly evidences the ongoing influence of the Danish Modern and Art Deco design styles that originated in earlier decades of the 20th century.

It features a leaf and blossom motif with the leaves in this instance wrapping around the middle tier of the 4 1/8" diameter bases of these two, matching, 10" tall, baluster form, candlesticks.

These are marked on the undersides "Spring Glory," "International," with the Simpson,... Click for details

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4543f   $85.00

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In all aspects of design this charming item is a "Georgian" style porringer with an open work "Chippendale" handle.

The dimensions, however, are diminutive at 4 1/4" wide to the handle tip, which makes it the size of a traditional taste-vin used for sampling wine.

The bowl itself is 3" across and 5/8" deep.

Solid silver, it is relatively weighty at just under 1.5 T. oz.

With a likely early 20th century date of manufacture, it was made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn, New York... Click for details

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4529f   $105.00

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A large item, this solid silver piece has a maximum length of 3 3/4", is 2" wide, stands 1 3/4" tall to the highest points of the handles, and weighs a robust 2.5 T. oz.

It is stamped on the underside "Ball, Black & Co." and "New York," for the prominent mid 19th century retailer (1851-74 under this name), along with "925/1000 in a shield," which was an manufacturer's emblem used by John Wendt, also New York City, and a firm strongly associated with Ball, Black.

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4527f   $185.00

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Measuring 6" across and weighing a substantial 4.5 T. oz., this solid silver, raised rim, dish or plate was made by Whiting, whose "winged lion and W" emblem, the word "Sterling," and model number "1" are imprinted on the underside, along with an inscribed block letter "B."

A likely baptism or birth presentation piece, it is engraved on the interior surface, "Lee Florence O'Niel, from his godfather, W.J. Florence, 1873," all in a variety of period fonts with embellishments.

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4524f   This item is currently being auctioned

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Generously sized, this goblet stands 6" tall, rests on a 3 3/4" diameter foot, and has a 3 3/4" wide and equally deep bowl. It weighs 7.2 T. oz.

It is fully hallmarked on the underside (which shows hand hammering marks) for sterling (crowned harp), Dublin (Hibernia), date letter "U" for 1792, and maker's initials "I·I" for Joseph Jackson.

Its decorative element lies in its well-proportioned, clean and elegant, design. Otherwise plain, it has a lined, rimmed base of one tier and a... Click for details

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2427   $340.00

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top diameter 5 ; bottom 2 3/4 inches, weight 6.7 Troy ounces, monogrammed "F · L · W" as shown, a few minor scratches (please see third photo) but fine overall condition.

Items by this maker tend to remain in private collections and seldom appear upon the market.

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4473f   $240.00

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Standing 4 1/2" tall overall on a splayed, 2 1/2" high, pedestal foot that is 3" across on the bottom, and with a bowl measuring 4 1/2" across, this solid silver piece weighs 7.2 T. oz.

Designed and executed in an Arts & Crafts manner, and likely dating from the early 20th century, it appears to be hand formed, showing, for example, distinct hammering marks on the underside of the foot that carry through very subtly to the exterior surface.

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4467f   $135.00

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Measuring 6 1/4" in diameter and weighing 3.3 T. oz., this solid silver butter plate aka tidbit tray is characterized by its pair of applied arms or rests intended to accommodate a knife or other implement.

Fully original, it was made by Gorham, whose name, "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," and model number "748" are stamped on the underside edge.

The pattern is "Chantilly-Duchess," which was Gorham's appellation for the holloware line that matched its "Chantilly" flatware.

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4452f   $52.00

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A matched pair, this set consists of a 3 1/4" tall by 5 1/4" maximum diameter handle tip to handle tip sugar bowl, and a 4 1/4" tall by 4" maximum width cream pitcher.

The bodies are clear glass fitted with blown and applied handles. They are cut in a frosted floral and leaf design on front and backsides.

The bases are sterling silver and so marked, with each one measuring the same 2 1/4" across and standing 3/8" high. These are tiered and feature a repeating gadroon design.

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4439f   This item is currently being auctioned

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Inspired by English and European antecedents, porringers were a favored form long produced by American silver and pewter manufacturers.

Consequently there is an ample inventory available in the antique and resale environment, with many offerings largely undistinguished, quite in contrast to this exceptional, solid silver item made by R. Blackinton & Co.

Large, the round bowl has a diameter of 4 7/8", a maximum span of 6 7/8" to the end of the "Chippendale" style handle, stands 1 5/8" high... Click for details

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4428f   $65.00

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Standing 7/8" tall, having a maximum diameter of 1 1/2", and weighing 1.0 T. oz. combined, these two matched items could be used either as master or individual salts.

Caldron shaped, they have round, bulbous bodies, sit on raised, flat bottoms, and have applied top rims.

The walls have satin matte finishes that are wriggle work and bright engraved in a repeating, garland like, design.

The interiors are finished in gold washes, which is largely worn away on one piece, from the... Click for details

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4422f   $265.00

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This circa 1900 set includes a relatively large, 2 1/4" tall, 4" diameter, just under 3.5 T. oz., bowl, with a matching creamer with a subtle lip, that is the same 2 1/4" high to the rim, 2 3/4" to the top of the handle, 3 1/4" in diameter, and weighs 2.8 T. oz.

The style is a blend of Aesthetic and Art Nouveau tastes.

The Aesthetic is reflected in the overall hammered surfaces, the ethereal interpretation of raised leaves on the body, and the design on the strapwork detailing on the... Click for details

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"Maison Cardeilhac" was a truly storied name among 19th and 20th century French silver producers, associated first with founding father Antoine-Vital, then his son and grandson, before being absorbed by another prominent firm, Christofle, in 1951.

Winners of numerous exhibition medals, examples of the firm's work are held by several prominent museums.

This piece is a 7" diameter, weighty at 6.8 T. oz., round plate, which could also be used as a wine coaster.

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4393f   $32.00

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Standing 1" tall, with a top diameter of 2 1/2", and weighing not quite 1.0 T. oz., this open salt cellar is hallmarked for sterling, London, 1896-97, and maker "V.B.&S. in a shield," Vale Brothers & Sermon of Chester.

The lower portion of the flat-bottomed body is chased in an alternating dot and soft scrolling design, while the rim is crimped and scalloped.

There is an engraved "F" on the face of the smooth part of the wall.

In excellent condition, this is free of evident wear, bends,... Click for details

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4198f   $285.00

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An estate piece long held in one family, this chamber stick is a significant example of its form. It is stamped for London, 1801-2, sterling, and Robert Sharp, who is identified in Jackson's Hallmarks as an "important maker." Grimwade's London's Goldsmiths affords him a lengthy biographical entry.

It is large, with a base that measures 5 1/2" in diameter, 7" to the end of the solid finger grip, and stands 4" tall.

Solid silver, it weighs 9.4 T. oz.

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4195f   $245.00

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The quality of design and execution evident in this 7 1/2" tall, weighty at 6.8 T. oz., solid silver muffineer aka sugar shaker or castor bespeaks the reputation of its maker and the jeweler who retailed it.

Redlich & Co., whose "lion" emblem appears on the underside, traces to George Shiebler through one of its two cofounders, Adolph Ludwig, who was a designer with the latter firm.

Grogan & Co., also imprinted on the underside, was a carriage trade Pittsburgh jeweler, with it and Redlich... Click for details