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F. Whiting "Antique Lily Engraved" Eight Sterling Silver Oyster Forks
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
4159f $130.00
A popular motif from the 1880s, engraved versions of "Lily," actually "Lily of the Valley" with Aesthetic detailing, were produced by multiple manufacturers. This matched set of eight, 5 15/16" long, 4.0 T. oz. the group, oyster, shrimp, or simply seafood, cocktail forks were made by Frank Whiting whose "W in a circle" and "Sterling" are imprinted on the reverses. The handles are an "Antique" pattern with rounded ends and tipt backsides. The fronts have satin matte finishes, which sets... Click for details
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Gorham Art Nouveau sterling ink stand number B2342
Silver : Sterling : Hollowware
Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
2419 Sold
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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Bailey Banks & Biddle Bright Cut Sterling Silver Bouillon Ladle
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
4137f $110.00
Measuring 8" long and weighing approximately 2.5 T. oz., this ladle is larger than a gravy and is likely for bouillon. It has a large, plum-shaped, 2 1/2" diameter, 1" deep, bowl with a central vee, flange shoulders, and a matte gold finish on the interior. The arched handle is an "Old English" pattern with a "Reverse Tipt" end. The front has a satin finish and is extensively engraved in a floral (anemone) and leaf design. The engraving extends onto the flange of the bowl, and into the... Click for details
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Taylor & Perry 1833 "Grape" Sterling Silver Knife, Fork, Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
4133f $115.00
This group of three pieces comprise a matched set, for either youth or traveling. Sterling silver, they were made in Birmingham, England in 1833-34 by the firm of Taylor & Perry. The spoon is stamped with five identifying hallmarks, with the fork and knife having confirming partial marks. The pattern is a robust grape leaf and fruit cluster that appears on the front and backsides of all three pieces. The spoon also has an elaborate, raised shell, motif on the heel reverse. The solid... Click for details
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Hebbard for Tiffany & Co "French Thread" Unusual Coin Silver Spoon x 2
Silver : Coin Silver : Flatware
Old Friends
4110f $65.00
This 7" long place or dessert spoon stands apart on several counts, the first of which is its exceptionally heavy weight at marginally over 2.0 T. oz. Secondly, marked "Tiffany & Co.," it traces to the early years of the firm when it operated solely as a retailer. In this case the maker was Henry Hebbard, whose three part "star, H, anchor" pseudo hallmark appears on the handle backside. Thirdly, it is to a coin silver standard, so stamped, which is unusual for Tiffany which prompted,... Click for details
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Whiting "Persian," Sterling Silver Shell Bowl Preserve Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
4097f $80.00
Measuring 6 7/8" long, and weighty at approximately 1.5 T. oz., this spoon is stamped with Whiting's "winged lion" emblem, "Sterling," "Pat. Appd. For" (indicating it is an early production piece in the line), and with the name of the retailer, Brooklyn's "W(illiam). Wise." The pattern is Persian, which dates from 1880. It is a Moresque design in the same genre as Tiffany's pattern of the same name, as well as Whiting's own Arabesque and Gorham's Hindostanee among others.... Click for details
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cast sterling figural grape shears
Silver : Sterling : Smalls
Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
2417 $225.00
marked only "sterling 4," (see fourth enlargement) these are probably Whiting or Gorham, circa 1868. Pleasantly heavy in the hand, they are of exceptional quality and workmanship. Each arm comprises a grapevine (complete with added "age" marks!) with two applied grape leaves 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... Click for details
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Vintage Silver Charm Bracelet Baby Theme Charms
Jewelry : Bracelets
Lin's Antiques and Collectibles
J1277 $110.00
This listing has a silver bracelet with baby/child theme charms!
Bracelet is double links, measures 7 ½” long, and is marked 925 Sterling. There are 11 charms all marked 925.
The charms: teddy bear, 3 girls, 3 boys, a jack-in-the box, stork delivering a baby, a pacifier and a pair of baby shoes.
Excellent pre-owned vintage condition.
Thank you for visiting Lin's Antiques at Cyberattic!
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Gorham "Chrysanthemum" Engraved Aesthetic Sterling Silver Pie Server
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
4063f $110.00
Bright cut engraved designs were popular among American silver manufacturers during the last quarter of the 19th century, with this generously-sized, 9 1/4" long, nearly 2.7 T. oz., pie server a quality example of the style. Made by Gorham, whose "lion, anchor, G" emblem and the word "Sterling" appear on the "Old English" tipt handle backside, the pattern is "Chrysanthemum," issued in 1885. The imagery is finely rendered in bright cut work set against a satin ground. The broad, 2 3/4"... Click for details
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J S MacDonald, Baltimore, Engraved Large Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
4058f $100.00
Lengthy at 9 5/8" and weighty at 2.9 T. oz., this serving spoon has a large, 4" long by 2 1/2" at the widest by 5/8" deep, bowl with flanged shoulders, a central rib in the base, and a gold washed surface that is bright cut and wriggle work engraved in a blackberry and leaves design. Dating circa 1880, it is stamped "J.S. MacDonald" for the late 19th century Baltimore firm, and with the word "Sterling." The "Old English Reverse Tipt" handle features an engraved "Lily" pattern that shows... Click for details
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Durgin "Bead" Large Talon Grip Sterling Silver Tongs
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
4054f This item is currently being auctioned
Measuring a lengthy 5 3/4" and weighing a robust 1.7 T. oz., this pair of tongs are marked on the inside of each leg, respectively, with Durgin's "D" emblem and "Sterling," and "B.K. & Co.," for Boston's Bigelow, Kennard & Company. The pattern is "Bead," issued in 1893. It features a "Tipt" end with a beaded margin handle, joined in this instance to heavy, detailed, talon grips. The plain arch is engraved with an Old English "T" monogram. In superb condition, these are without wear or... Click for details
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Kalo, Chicago, Hammered No. 7 Large 1939 Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
4046f $185.00
The Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers by Dorothy Rainwater indicates that "The Kalo Shop" was founded in 1900 by Clara Barck Welles and "went on to become the largest and most influential producer of handwrought silverware and jewelry in the midwest." Rainwater further notes that "Mrs. Welles retired in 1940." Given that this 10 1/8" long, 3.6 T. oz., serving spoon is engraved on the backside, "AS HCM" over "Feb. 14, 1939," it traces to the founder's working years, which... Click for details
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Gorham "Ionic" Greek Revival Coin Silver Master Butter Knife
Silver : Coin Silver : Serving Pieces
Old Friends
4032f $75.00
One of Gorham's earliest full line patterns, references date it to 1865 although this 7 3/4" long, 1.4 T. oz., solid silver master butter knife is stamped "Patent 1867," indicating a later date and situating it just before the company's conversion to a sterling standard in 1868. Other marks on this include Gorham's "lion, anchor, G" emblem, and the name of the retailer, Philadelphia's "Geo. H. Bechtel." "Ionic" is a Greek Revival design that incorporates a central rosette with a stylized... Click for details
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"Hollywood Boulevard at Night".
vintage postcard. California, 1940s
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