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Gorham Folding Sterling Silver Medicine Spoon in Leather Case
Silver : Sterling : Smalls
Old Friends
5630f $110.00
The origins of medicine spoons trace to a device patented in England by Charles Gibson in 1827. This expression of the form, made by Gorham in the early decades of the 20th century, evolved from the much earlier Gibson one, although it is different in construction, and in actuality as much a novelty or collector's item as it is a utilitarian piece. Solid silver, it is comprised of two different sized bowls, one the size of a tablespoon, the other the size of a teaspoon, with each hinged to... Click for details
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'Knurled' 19th Century Silver Napkin Ring Engraved 'Jennie'
Silver : Sterling : Smalls
Old Friends
5608f $45.00
Generously sized at 1 1/2" high and 1 3/4" in diameter, and weighing .74 T., the style of this napkin ring suggests an 1860s to 1880s date of manufacture. Appealingly simple in design, it features rolled rims adjoining knurled bands top and bottom. These are separated from a central, plain, concave band by raised beading. The central band is finished in a bright gold wash, as is the entire inside surface, which is an unusual detail for a napkin ring. The name "Jennie" is... Click for details
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Gorham Sterling Handle 'Floral & Scroll' 1898 Bonnet Brush
Silver : Sterling : Smalls
Old Friends
5514f $45.00
The Victorian and Edwardian eras saw the evolution of a proliferation of specialized personal grooming aids, of which this bonnet brush is an example. Measuring 6 1/4" long and 3 1/2" wide, it has a silver handle attached to a dense cluster of soft, natural bristles. It was made by Gorham, whose "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," model number "C159," and a date symbol for "1898" are imprinted on the lower edge of the handle. The handle is hollow (and not filled), and features an... Click for details
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French First Standard Silver Oval Box with 'Leaf & Berry' Frame Lid
Silver : Sterling : Smalls
Old Friends
5504f $225.00
A finely crafted piece rendered in neoclassical French Empire style, this item serves a dual function. It is firstly a 4 3/4" by 3 1/2" by 13/16" high, hinged, oval box. The hinge is on the short end, with a lip for opening on the opposite end. It is made of 950 fine, i.e. first standard, silver (slightly higher than sterling) and marked with a "Minerva head" on the lid edge, underside of the cover, and on the lip of the base. It also has a small, hard to discern, "caret" maker's mark... Click for details
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Thoroughly charming coin silver napkin ring,
Silver : Sterling : Smalls
Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
2515 $75.00
engraved "Mary from Jennie / Dec 25/70", height 1 3/8; diameter 1 3/4 inches, weight 1.20 Troy ounces, fine condition, marked "S360" as shown in fourth enlargement.
We love that this was a Christmas gift from one woman to her friend, and also that the item is dated (presumbably from year of manufacture) 1870. If you're thinking that it might be nice to have a collection of napkin rings, this would be a great place to start!
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Large Aesthetic Engraved 'Bird' Sterling Silver Napkin Ring
Silver : Sterling : Smalls
Old Friends
5417f $75.00
Standing 1 3/4" tall and 1 3/4" in diameter, this 1.3 T. oz., sterling silver napkin ring is a relatively large item. It is marked "S 135" on the interior, which designator is thought to have been used by Wood & Hughes, New York City. Dating circa 1880, it has a flat walled body with top and bottom rims. These are bordered by a repeating design that is in the manner of a Vitruvian scroll. Apropos of its period, the sides are engraved in an Aesthetic design that features ferns or... Click for details
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Heavy Cast Whiting Sterling Silver & German Steel Grape Scissors
Silver : Sterling : Smalls
Old Friends
5392f $195.00
This pair of grape shears (identified as scissors in period catalogues) is a far more consequential item than most of its kindred examples. Model number "1772" made by Whiting, and so identified on the collar of one handle, along with a "925/1000" sterling designation, they measure 6 5/8" long and weigh a substantial 4.63 T. oz. The handles are cast and solid silver and constitute the bulk of the weight, with the plated steel cutting end the remaining portion of the total. One of the... Click for details
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Large & Heavy Gorham Sterling Silver 1884 Napkin Ring Engr'd. 'Harry'
Silver : Sterling : Smalls
Old Friends
5252f $90.00
About as large as such an item might be, this napkin ring stands 2" high, is 1 13/16" in diameter, and weighs a robust 1.9 T. oz. It was made by Gorham, whose "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," model number "1670," and date letter "Q" for 1884 are stamped on the inside wall. Plain sided, there are double rolled bands of roses with thorny vines and leaves set on the bias, impressed top to bottom. This alternates with diamond bright cut detailing bordering the rolled bands... Click for details
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Decorative Lattice Work Howard Sterling Silver Tea Ball on Chain
Silver : Sterling : Smalls
Old Friends
5238f $125.00
Generously-sized, this tea ball is a 1 3/4" diameter perfect sphere, hung from a 5 3/4" long chain with a ring end. Solid silver, it weighs just over 1.0 T. oz. and is marked on the inside lip of the top half, "Sterling" and with the three part emblem of the "Howard Sterling Company," Providence, Rhode Island, used 1891-1901. The interior of both the top and bottom are stamped "24." It has a pierced dotted pattern top and bottom halves that forms an eight-pointed star. In addition,... Click for details
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'Ivy & Vine' Organic 19th Century Sterling Silver Napkin Ring
Silver : Sterling : Smalls
Old Friends
5235f $38.00
Modestly sized at 1 3/4" diameter, 1 3/8" wide, and weighing just over .5 T. oz., this napkin ring could have been part of a child's set (along with a mug, plate, and/or porringer for example), although not necessarily. It has a three lobed body, the top and bottom ones of which are embossed in an Ivy and Vine pattern. Again, this naturalistic portraiture is pastoral, almost naive, in its theme and could suggest the innocence of a child. The interior is finished in a bright gold... Click for details
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Reed & Barton Oval Sterling Silver Tea Ball on Chain
Silver : Sterling : Smalls
Old Friends
5169sh $65.00
Dating from the first part of the 20th century, this item was made by Reed & Barton, whose early "eagle, R, lion" emblem appears on the lip of the bottom half, along with model number "709" and "Sterling." A tea ball, it is egg or acorn shaped, 1 3/4" tall and 1 1/4" wide, with a 4" long chain attached to a 1" diameter ring. It weighs approximately .6 T. oz. The bottom half has round piercings, while the hinged top is solid and engraved with an Old English "F" monogram. There is a snap... Click for details
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Gorham sterling burner for spirit kettle
Silver : Sterling : Smalls
Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
2478 $75.00
Perhaps you've got a splendid kettle on stand but no burner, or perhaps you have a chafing dish but no heat source, or maybe you just need a way to warm your hands in Winter, but regardless of your wants here is the solution.
Height 1 1/2; diameter 3 inches, no monogram, good condition. I hesitate to even mention that the gross weight is 5.5 Troy ounces because there seems to be some sort of wicking compound underneath the screen which allows for even and gradual burning. We tried this... Click for details
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"Hollywood Boulevard at Night".
vintage postcard. California, 1940s
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