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4275f   $70.00

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This cup or mug stands 2 3/8" high to the rim, 2 7/8" to the top of the handle, has a top diameter of 2 7/8", a 2 1/2" flat bottom base, and weighs approximately 2.6 T. oz.

It has a plain, cauldron shaped body and a cee scroll, hollow, handle.

It is stamped on the underside "Fisher" with a "crown, f, shield" emblem for the Jersey City, NJ, and New York City firm that was the circa 1936 successor to M. Fred Hirsch (out of business by 1975).

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4239f   This item is currently being auctioned

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The size of a contemporary cordial or port glass at 3 1/2" tall, and relatively heavy at 1.9 T. oz., this goblet is stamped with the model number "50," along with Gorham's "standing lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," and a date letter "B" for 1869, on the underside of the 1 3/4" diameter base.

The otherwise plain body has a "leaf and blossom" band bordered by two channels.

The tubular stem is narrow and solid.

Never monogrammed or inscribed, it is in excellent condition. It sits... Click for details

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4233f   $485.00

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A google search will, among other material, bring forward two lengthy, extensively illustrated and particularly informative articles authored by researcher Martine D’Haeseleer about the Brussels firm of Wolfers Freres and its artistic director Phillipe Wolfers, whose design sensibilities are immediately evident in this 9" diameter, 11.0 T. oz., plate.

The import of Wolfers in late 19th century Japanese aesthetic style was pronounced, and under Phillipe's direction the firm became a premier... Click for details

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4198f   This item is currently being auctioned

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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

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4192f   This item is currently being auctioned

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An unweighted, solid silver, footed bowl, aka compote or tazza, this piece stands 4" tall, has a top diameter of 9", sits on a tiered base that is 4 3/4" across, and weighs 17.4 T. oz.

It is stamped "S. Kirk & Son" on the underside, "Sterling," and model number "229."

Dorothy Rainwater in Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers indicates this mark was used 1932-61.

It also has a faint social security number scratched on the bottom, which was a practice made popular in the... Click for details

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4171f   $215.00

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Clean and modernist, this early to mid 20th century, all silver vase stands 10 1/2" high, is thick-walled and straight-sided, measures 2 1/4" wide at the slightly splayed top opening, and sits on a tiered base that is 3 3/8" in diameter.

It is model "B749," as indicated on the plate on the underside, which is also imprinted with the Watson Company "crown, W, lion" emblem, "Sterling," "10 1/2," and "Weighted."

Total weight is 12.9 T. oz., nearly all of which is silver given there is only a... Click for details

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2419   Sold

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width 11 1/4; depth 6 inches, excellent original condition, no monogram, weight 23.4 Troy ounces (!), please see fifth enlargement for mark. The ink holder is a hand wrought gilt sterling (modern) replacement, which we think an improvement over the original which was glass.

A William C. Codman design, identical examples may be found in both the Jolie and Robert Shelton Collection, "Magnificent, Marvelous Martelé," pp. 498-9 and the MFA Boston, accession number 2001.804

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4067cf   $2,250.00

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This set consists of a tea pot, a creamer, a sugar, and a hot water kettle on stand.

The style follows after late Federal period design, 1820-30, evident in the bulbous, melon shaped bodies standing on tiered feet. The pot has a serpentine spout.

Each item has a floral and oak leaf and acorn band around the shoulder area, applied gadroon rims on the top and bottom edges, a pomegranate finial, and ebony handles on the pots. The spouts are serpentine form with a split tongue opening.... Click for details

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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.

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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

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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.

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3860f   $175.00

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Each of these two, matching, master salts measures 2 3/8" high to the rim, 2 1/2" to the tip of the handles, has a top opening that is 2 5/8" across, a maximum span of 3 5/8" handle end to handle end, and stands on a tiered, pedestal base that is 2" across on the bottom. The pair together weigh a substantial 5.2 T. oz.

Cauldron shaped, each one has a knurled band below the top rim and is fitted with a pair of upswept, solid silver, handles with anthemion leaf detailing.

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3858f   $115.00

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Finely crafted, each of this matched pair of sterling silver baluster form shakers measures 5" high, with the pair weighing 4.9 T. oz.

"Georgian Revival" in style, they stand on solid, not weighted, footed bases, and have screw, not sleeve, caps with simple flame finials and slightly different sized holes to accommodate the salt and pepper grains.

Made by Manchester Silver Company of Providence, Rhode Island, they date from the early decades of the 20th century.

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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!