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International 'Hammered' Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Tea Strainer
Silver : Sterling
Old Friends
5308f This item is currently being auctioned
Made by International, whose Simpson, Hall, Miller division "helmut" emblem, "Sterling," and model number "C 1960" appear on the backside of the handle, this tea strainer is in the Arts & Crafts mode and likely dates from the first quarter of the twentieth century. It is over-the-cup style, with a round, 2 1/8" diameter by 3/4" deep, pierced, bowl. This has a narrow rim with a rolled edge. The bowl is joined to a 2 13/16" long Pointed Antique slightly upturned, handle and a... Click for details
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Old International 'Frontenac' Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Sugar Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5306f $46.00
An early production piece, this 6 1/8" long, 1.1 T. oz., sugar spoon in Frontenac is stamped with the "Indian head" emblem of the Simpson, Hall, Miller division of International Silver, along with "Pat." and "Sterling." The design is Art Nouveau in manner and portrays lily blossoms on the slightly upturned handle, front and back, as well as on the interior shoulders of the sinuous, shell-shaped, bowl. The detail of the work is precise and rendered in relief. Never... Click for details
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Shiebler 'Fiorito' Art Nouveau 'Clematis' Sterling Silver Bon Bon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5298f On Hold
A multi-motif line, George Shiebler's 1902 Fiorito portrays a variety of flowers interpreted in an Art Nouveau manner. This example is a 5 3/4" long, .5 T. oz., bon bon representing a clematis. A fully open blossom appears on the handle end, while the portraiture is repeated in the entirety of the 2" by 1 3/4", nearly round, reticulated and undulating, bowl that has a pale gold wash finish front and back sides. Never monogrammed or inscribed, this is in flawless condition,... Click for details
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Shiebler 'Luxembourg' Large, Heavy Sterling Silver Master Butter Knife
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5289f $80.00
Solid silver, this piece measures 7 3/4" long and weighs a substantial 1.83 T. oz. A master butter knife, the handle and broad blade with a scalloped upper edge are joined at a right angle. The pattern is Luxembourg made by George Shiebler, whose "winged S" emblem and the word "Sterling" are imprinted on the blade, along with "1885" and "Patented" on the handle. The handle is splayed and incorporates three raised channels with rounded ends. These are decorated with a varied of... Click for details
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Gorham Sterling Silver 1882 'Union College' Presentation Chalice
Silver : Sterling : Hollowware
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5288f $875.00
Impressive on multiple counts, the most immediate feature of this chalice or goblet is its commanding size. It stands 8 1/8" tall, has a top diameter of 3 7/8", sits on a 4" wide foot, and weighs 12.7 T. oz. Made by Gorham, it is stamped on the underside with the company's "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," model number "935," and date letter "O" for 1882. A presentation piece, it is a study in decorative embellishment. The upper edge of the body is encircled by a die rolled band... Click for details
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International 'Margaret Old' Sterling Silver Pierced Bowl Olive Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5285f $46.00
A 6 7/8" long, .9 T. oz., piece, this fully original olive spoon is marked with the "helmet over shield" emblem of International Silver Company, along with "Sterling." The pattern is Margaret Old issued in 1907, preceding Margaret New, introduced in 1912. Both patterns are identical save the earlier one includes a design detail at the join between the handle and bowl, tine, or serving end, while the later pattern is plain in the same area. The straightforward pattern shows... Click for details
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JB & SM Knowles 'Argo' C.D. Peacock Sterling Silver Macaroni Server
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5279dd $165.00
Generally identified as a macaroni server, the pronged edge with pierced bowl form of this 9" long, 2.4 T. oz., solid silver spoon also follows after what are described as fried oyster or simply entree servers. While broadly similar, there is considerable individualization among these types of pieces from maker to maker and pattern to pattern. Invariably, though, they one of the more interesting and dramatic servers in any line. The pattern on this, Argo, was introduced by J.B. &... Click for details
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English 'Baluster' Sterling Silver Caster or Muffineer, London 1938
Silver : Sterling : Hollowware
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5277f $165.00
A sugar shaker, aka muffineer, this solid silver piece stands 6 1/2" tall on a 2 1/2" diameter footed base and weighs 3.5 T. oz. It is hallmarked on the upper portion of the wall for London, sterling, 1938, and maker "CE," who is documented but unidentified. It is counter stamped on the sleeve fitting with a "lion" and "C." Baluster form, it has a widened lower body with slender upper portion. The foot is tiered, as is the top of the lofty cap that is surmounted by a finial that... Click for details
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Victorian Sterling Silver 'Scroll & Leaf' Bread or Toast Fork
Silver : Sterling
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5276f $46.00
Specialized implements, toast or bread forks typically follow after the form of this 6 1/4" long, approximately .8 T. oz. (23 grams), example with three long tines and a relatively short handle. Late Victorian in style and hollow, it has a Pointed Antique handle with raised Scroll and Leaf detailing on the shoulders of the tine area. The tines are pointed and tapered, with the outer two wavy. The handle backside is engraved in an elegant, feathered script, "K.J.W."... Click for details
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Durgin Aesthetic Engraved 'Lily' Sterling Silver Master Butter Knife
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5271f $38.00
Stamped with Durgin's early "bird surrounded by a wreath" emblem, and the word "Sterling, this 7 3/8" long, approximately 1.0 T. oz., master butter knife dates circa 1880 and reflects the naturalistic Aesthetic (also Eastlake) design sensibilities of its period. It has a rounded end handle that gently curves upward from the flat blade. The front is engraved in a dense leaf design. The blade, which has notched shoulders with a scalloped upper edge, is engraved with... Click for details
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Gorham 'No. 148' Large Art Nouveau Cast Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5265f $385.00
Gorham produced a line of specialty, cast, flatware, pieces of which were identified by a number preceded by an H designation. Items included large and small bon bons as well as a series of exceptionally large serving spoons, and perhaps other items. This example is model number H156, as identified on the backside, which is also stamped with Gorham's "lion, anchor, G" emblem and the word "Sterling." Immensely scaled, it measures 10 1/4" long and weighs an exceptionally heavy 5.5... Click for details
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Watson 'Altair' Over Sized Sterling Silver Lettuce Fork
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5263f $55.00
Measuring 8 3/16" long and weighing approximately 1.3 T. oz., this lettuce fork is more substantial than most examples of this form, which tend in general to be delicately scaled. The pattern, Altair by Watson, dating from 1904, is broadly rococo in manner. Named for a star, and having Arabic roots meaning "flying eagle," the design possesses a celestial quality to it, resembling perhaps a cosmic cloud. The tines, two of which are splayed and one barbed, are relatively wide and... Click for details
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Large & Heavy Gorham Sterling Silver 1884 Napkin Ring Engr'd. 'Harry'
Silver : Sterling : Smalls
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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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Wood & Hughes 'Viola' Sterling Silver Cake Saw with Period Engraving
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5251f $185.00
A spectacular example of pattern and form preserved in impeccable condition, this solid silver cake saw measures 10 3/4" long and weighs 2.8 T. oz. Made by Wood & Hughes, the pattern is Viola, issued in 1875. The design incorporates an arch, palmettos, anthemia, and scrolling, drawing together Greek, Egyptian, and Gothic Revival elements in a successful amalgamation of period motifs. The handle front incorporates an elegant, engraved, Victorian style, "OR" or "RO" monogram. The... Click for details
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Gorham 'Cluny' Large Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5249f $115.00
An early piece marked on the inside of one leg with Gorham's "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," and "Copyrighted," this pair of tongs measure 5 1/4" long and weigh a substantial 1.55 T. oz. Introduced in 1883, the pattern is Cluny, which is one among the many enduringly appealing lines originated by Gorham's renowned designer Antoine Heller. The pattern features dense, high relief, floral elements with rosette and palmetto accents, set on a three-lobed handle end. The grips... Click for details
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"Hollywood Boulevard at Night".
vintage postcard. California, 1940s
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