Old Friends  
3281f   $55.00

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Measuring 6 3/4" long overall, this bottle opener dates to just before the turn of the twentieth century.

It has an antler handle with a sterling silver ferrule (collar) and a ferrous metal actual opener, which is stamped "Pat. 94," for 1894.

The 3/4" ferrule is tapered and has a Victorian period scroll and flower design. It is marked "Sterling," but does not have a maker's identification.

In very good condition, the horn has a gently worn, soft, finish from years of handling. ... Click for details

Old Friends  
3280f   $215.00

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Each of these six, matching, forks measures 6 3/8" long, with the group weighing approximately 7.0 T. oz., or just over 1.0 T. oz. per item.

They are older examples of Gorham's late 19th century, "Buttercup," marked with the company's "lion, anchor, G" logo, and the word "Sterling.

They have four tines, with undecorated, scalloped shoulders, and are without monograms or removals.

Salad (or pastry) forks, they are in choice estate condition, retaining clear pattern detail free of... Click for details

Old Friends  
3279f   $135.00

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Having a maximum height of 2 1/4" and a maximum span of 2 5/8", and weighing a relatively heavy 2.5 T. oz., this mustard pot is truly that.

It has a round, cauldron shaped, body, with a domed lid, and sits on a rim base with a gadrooned border. The handle is solid, angled slightly upward, and essentially square. The lid has a small, ball finial.

Plain except for the detail on the base, the front of the body opposite the handle and just below the opening for the mustard spoon, is... Click for details

Old Friends  
3278f   On Hold

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An elegant turn of the 20th century design, Durgin's "New Queens" incorporates double shell and scroll elements that reflect its derivation from traditional English design.

The decorative success of the pattern is enhanced by the finely lined and richly textured, gold washed (front and back sides), bowl that is employed in this 4 7/8" long, relatively heavy .8 T. oz., tea caddy spoon.

This is an especially fine example without a monogram or monogram removal. There is no polishing wear... Click for details

Old Friends  
3277f   $215.00

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An early Whiting piece rendered in a style that was popular in the 1860s, this ladle measures 7 1/2" long and weighs 1.3 T. oz.

It has a solid silver, tubular handle that has a knob-like tip inscribed with an Old English "R" or "K" monogram.

Silversmiths of the period generated any number of variations of such ends, including balls, domes, cubes, spheres, and this, which is perhaps a less common form than many of the others.

It has two, grommet-like fittings, one below the knob and... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2286   $195.00

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length five inches, no monogram, gilt bowls, excellent condition, total Troy weight 2.63 ounces.

Designed by the great French scultor Antoine Heller, these figures have attitude!!

Old Friends  
3276f   On Hold

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This piece embodies all the qualities that make an item desirable, namely a strong pattern, unusual form, age, and excellent condition.

It is a pair of (tea) sandwich or petit four (dessert) tongs, in some instances even identified as for sardines.

They measure 5 1/2" long overall, weigh 1.7 T. oz., and have two grips, one oval and flat, and the second one leaf shaped with reticulation.

The pattern is "Intaglio" by Reed & Barton. Issued in 1905, this is an early example of the... Click for details

Old Friends  
3275f   $60.00

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In his benchmark work, "Tiffany Silver Flatware," William Hood traces the name evolution of the pattern most commonly known as "Saratoga."

The company's third line, it was originally issued as "King's" or "King" in 1870, sometimes referred to as "Old King" to distinguish it from the later "English King." It was briefly reissued in 1908, then called "Cook," and finally again reintroduced in 1956 under the name "Saratoga" by which it is known today.

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Old Friends  
3274f   On Hold

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Gorham catalogs either side of the turn of the twentieth century illustrate items similar to this 9" diameter, 3 1/2" piece and identify them as "berry bowls." They have brilliant cut glass bodies with applied sterling silver rims.

This example is model number "D453M" as imprinted on the edge of the rim. Other marks include Gorham's "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," and a date symbol for "1903." The rim is plain save for a beaded edge where it abuts the glass.

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Old Friends  
3272dd   On Hold

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George Shiebler's approach to design was ever fanciful, and that is the case with this 4 3/4" long, not quite .5 T. oz., letter opener.

The handle features a raised, inter-looping, pattern that resembles knots or chain mail. The handle broadens toward its center and has scalloped edges derivative of the loops.

The blade is shaped like a scimitar, with a pronounced taper toward its tip, and an open embellishment on the upper edge near the handle.

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Old Friends  
3271f   $185.00

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With elongated handles, these ten, matching, oyster or seafood cocktail forks measure 7". The group weigh a substantial 7.7 T. oz.

The pattern is Durgin's 1890 "Shell." Having a slender, essentially tubular, central shank, the ends where the raised shells are situated are broad and rounded.

These embody a refined elegance. The design is understated, while the highly tactile finish has a satin smoothness.

The tines are delicately-scaled, with the outer two of the three splayed... Click for details

Gebelein  
5378   $150.00

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Upturned handles,long midrib, tipt on top, no fins. Length 4-3/8", weight 1/2- troy ounces each. No monograms. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Gebelein  
5374   $1,180.00

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Hammered finish visible. Base filled for stability. Height 11-3/8". Weight (total) 6-1/3 troy ounces. No monogram. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Gebelein  
5380   $50.00

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Elaborate design front and back of handle.(see McGrew p.46 for mark). Length 3-7/8", weight 13 dwt. No monogram. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Gebelein  
5384   $30.00

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Maker P(pellet)J in an approximate rectangle. Downturned handles,rounded end,drops,lightly tipt on the backs. Length of one is3-15/16", the other 3-3/4" (but same marks and monogram). Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Gebelein  
5383   $30.00

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Marked incuse Bailey&Co.,(Phila.).Downturned handle, rounded end, tipt on the back. Length 5", weight 13 dwt. The monogram on the top of the handle is CT. Overall and mark condition are excellent.