Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2417   $225.00

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marked only "sterling 4," these are probably Whiting or Gorham, circa 1868. They are of exceptional quality and workmanship, each arm comprising a grapevine (complete with added "age" marks!) with two applied grape leafs and a dangling cluster of grapes. A splendid example of Victoriana, and similar in theme to cheese scoops with figural mice, as their form defines their function.

Length 7 5/8 inches, weight 3.82 Troy ounces, no monogram, excellent condition.

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4068f   $38.00

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Tear drop shaped, this item measures 2 1/2" long, 1" across at the widest, and weighs .4 T. oz.

It is a book marker or clip, with a central cut out section made to slip over a leaf of paper.

The top front has a raised, repousse, rose blossom cluster and leaf pattern, while the back is plain save for the marks which are "S. Kirk & Son Inc.," "Sterling," and the model number "9."

Dating from the middle half of the 20th century, it remains in flawless condition, showing no wear or damage,... Click for details

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4057f   $85.00

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An early example of a form that was produced for decades, beginning in the 19th century and extending well into the 20th, this solid silver, "Repousse pattern handle with an elongated, arrow head shaped blade," letter opener, dates to the mid 19th century.

It is relatively large compared to more recent pieces, measuring 7 1/4" long and weighing 1.5 T. oz.

It is marked "S. Kirk & Son" and "1015" for the peculiar to Baltimore silver standard that is essentially equivalent to coin and was... Click for details

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4041f   This item is currently being auctioned

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Issued in 1878, Gorham's fabulously designed "Narragansett" pattern was developed using models from sea life found in the Rhode Island bay of this name.

The positive reception to the line apparently inspired numerous other kindred but less elaborate items, of which this napkin ring is an example (such pieces are frequently facilely identified as "Narragansett" although not actually so).

Measuring 1 3/4" wide, 2" in diameter, and weighing 1.2 T. oz., the raised surface portrays a variety of... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2415   Sold

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unmarked but attributed, coin silver, height 3 7/8; diameter 2 inches, engraved "E.C.M. from A.D. Nov 9, 1912" and monogrammed "M", weight 2.95 Troy ounces, light surface wear to medallions but fine overall condition.

There is a very small test mark (I swear we didn't do it!!) which I've magnified many times in the fifth enlargement, but please rest assured that to the naked eye this is barely visible.

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1404332   $850.00

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ABOUT: Rare and Beautiful Sterling silver Chatelaine or watch fob clip by Tiffany & Company during their Union Square period with Aesthetic Daisy designs. Incredible detail! The floral stems are applied and gold washed which provides a nice accent against the sterling silver. There are three little flowers soldered to the chain that are also gold washed and decrease in size as they make their way down the chain (please see condition notes below). The loops are soldered smooth into one... Click for details

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3908f   $85.00

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This urn shaped, cut glass, perfume bottle stands 5 3/4" to the upper edge of the stopper and sits on a round base that is 2 1/4" in diameter.

The top is silver and stamped with Wallace's "RW&S plus deer head" emblem, "Sterling," and model number "93."

It has a long, glass extension something in the manner of a tang, that reaches clear to the bottom of the tapered jar.

The top incorporates a raised circular disk that is bordered by a double scroll with lyre design, which along with the... Click for details

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1402796   $175.00

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Little antique Victorian French solid silver chatelaine piece. It has raised mistletoe leaves and berries. It is a very detailed piece with art nouveau styling and would be beautiful on a chain as a pendant. This is an antique piece dating to the turn of the century / Art Nouveau era. It has a button on the side that you slide up and down to retract the pencil. Comes with the original pencil but what is seen in photos is fully extended, so just a very short amount of pencil remains. NO... Click for details

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1402791   $174.00

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ABOUT: I absolutely love the art nouveau design of this little antique French silver rattle. Perfectly round ball decorated with mistletoe and a round handle. It would be beautiful as an ornament or could be removed from the handle with the ball worn as a large pendant. Beautiful raised mistletoe details with some goldwash accents faintly remaining on the top where it connects to the handle, and on the bottom where the seam and two cut outs for sound are. It has two loops, one smaller... Click for details

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1402790   $998.00

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ABOUT: Here is a rare French chatelaine set consisting of 6 pieces - rare in that all five attachments are decorated in the mistletoe motif. These are connected by chains to an ornate shell type designed Art Nouveau chatelaine clip. All the pieces are antique French sterling silver EXCEPT for the dance card / aide memoire which is also a French antique but is silver plated. All pieces but the dance card are marked / stamped. The pill box is by Charles Murat who worked in Paris in the... Click for details

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1402781   $275.00

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ABOUT: I love sterling silver and this is a lovely little offering from the Victorian era / late 1800s made by Gorham Mfg. Co. in an acid etched floral aesthetic design. It is a perfume flask, I believe it was meant to be carried in a purse or pouch as it does not have a loop for a chatelaine chain. I poured water in it to make sure it has no leaks. I also discovered when I was emptying the water out that they shaped it so that it lets the liquid out a few drops at a time (instead of... Click for details

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1402462   Sold

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ABOUT: Here we have a scarce set of Four Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver figural place card holders, each depicting a branch and leaf with a fantastic vermeil goldwash to really make it pop. They have a little curled clip on the back to hold place cards or I use mine to label my dishes for buffet style eating. Fantastic detail on these with lifelike bark and leaf patterns from the textured leaf to the bark and the veins of the foliage. Very nice quality typical of Tiffany. These are... Click for details

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3770f   $68.00

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This liquor tag was produced by Gorham in 1910, stamped on the reverse with the company "lion, anchor, G" emblem, a date symbol for the year, the word "Sterling," and the letters "TGR," indicating this is special order (or sample) item.

It is an unusual piece in several regards.

First is the above noted fact that, as a special order, it is essentially one of a kind, or few at most. Second is its size, which is large for this sort of item, measuring 3" by 1 1/2", and weighing approximately... Click for details

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3742f   This item is currently being auctioned

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This example of late Victorian grape shears or, as period catalogues identify them, scissors, are of a quality that set the bar for such pieces. They excel in terms of design, manufacture, and material.

The first factor that stands out is that they are made of solid sterling silver. Grape shears typically have steel cutters, while these are clearly marked on the backside of the lower blade "Howard & Co." and "Sterling," which applies to the entire piece.

They measure 6 7/8" long and... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2377   Sold

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With applied bird, ivy, and wirework tendrils, weight 1.53 Troy ounces, diameter 1 5/8 inches, monogrammed as shown in third enlargement, marked only "169" on base.

So far as I can see, there are no losses, though condition can be difficult to assess on this type of item.

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3720f   $38.00

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The style of this plain band, 1" wide, 1 3/4" diameter, .7 T. oz., napkin ring places it from the late 1800s.

The satin finish exterior is bright cut engraved in a leaf and scroll theme interpreted in an Aesthetic manner. Both edges have a repeating beaded design that looks like knurling.

There is a reserve within the engraving that is inscribed "TGM," while the inner side reads, "From J.W.F. Jr. Dec. 25, '99.," so very likely it was a Christmas present given well over a century ago.

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