Old Friends  
3514F   $55.00

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Originally working in Gardner, Massachusetts, Porter George Blanchard became arguably the premier name in the history of 20th century, hand crafted silver production in California, where sources indicate he established himself in 1923, and joined shortly thereafter by his father and brother.

His 1920 "Lotus," which is the pattern on this 6 1/8" long, .7 T. oz., teaspoon, exhibits the clean, simple lines and textured surfaces that define the Arts & Crafts style.

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Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20180527-03   $47.50

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Offered is a lovely pair of circa 1846 Queen's pattern coin silver dessert forks, measuring about 5 7/8 inches in length and weighing about 58 grams for the pair. These forks are marked with the retailer's mark of Harris, Stanwood & Co. of Boston (working circa 1842-47) and manufacturer's marks of Gale & Hughes, with a pattern mark for 1846. Each fork is also engraved "P" in period script lettering to the reverse. These forks are small but heavy, and although both forks have sings of use... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20180527-02   $37.50

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Offered is a fine and heavy early American coin silver table spoon by noted Reading, PA jeweler Henry Kessler, working in that town from about 1850-82. This piece appears to date from the 1850s, and bears Kessler's mark and a town mark for Reading. This piece measures about 8 3/4 inches in length and weighs about 50 grams. It is engraved in period script, and the monogram may be SAD, SD or perhaps SN. Condition on this piece is very good, with one minor and shallow ding, but no splits or... Click for details

Old Friends  
3513f   $185.00

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Comprised of six each matching forks and knives, this set was made in Sheffield, England in 1899. Every piece is fully marked with the city "crown" symbol, date letter "g," "lion" for sterling, and "GH" for "George Howson" aka "Harrison Borthers & Howson."

A fruit set, or perhaps for breakfast or dessert, they are small size, with the forks measuring 5 3/8" long and the knives 6 7/16". The group weighs 10.4 T. oz., and although they are all silver, including the blades on the knives and fork... Click for details

Old Friends  
3512f   $165.00

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A 9 3/4" long, heavy at nearly 3.4 T. oz., item, this spoon in Whiting's "King Edward" is identified by different sources as a large berry or salad serving spoon.

It has a relatively long and narrow, 4" by 2 3/8" by 3/8" deep, bowl, with a raised shell design in the interior as is consistent with the line, while the edge is plain rather than fluted which is more typical in this pattern.

A well-received and elaborate rendition of a design derived from English "Kings," "King Edward"... Click for details

Lin's Antiques and Collectibles  
J1061   $18.00

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This listing has another very pretty silver bracelet! It measures 7 1/2" long, 3/8” wide, and is stamped 925, China.

Bracelet is very well made and has a hidden jewelry clasp with safety latch. It is made in such a way that it appears to have diamonds, it does not.

Bracelet coordinates beautifully with our #J1056 silver bracelet.

Lin's Antiques and Collectibles  
J1059   $48.00

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Lovely earrings in this listing! Earrings are pierced fish hook style and are stamped 925. There are also letters that appear to be JC but I couldn’t be positive.

There is a peridot color stone that measures 1/2” x 3/8” and is accented with a clear stone (does not test as diamond).

They are a beautiful peridot color with gorgeous cut/facets so I wouldn’t’ be surprised if they are real peridot, however, I purchased these earrings some time ago and I really don’t... Click for details

Lin's Antiques and Collectibles  
J1056   $15.00

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This listing has a very pretty silver bracelet! It is gold tone, has sparkly cubic zirconiums, measures 7” long, and weighs 12.6 grams.

It is very well made with hidden jewelry clasp and safety latch. Clasp is marked 925, China, CZ.

Lin's Antiques and Collectibles  
J1055   $30.00

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This listing has a lovely silver bracelet! It’s cuff style with beaded design on edges for extra eye-appeal.

Bracelet is stamped 925, measures 1/4” wide, and weighs 7.9 grams.

Lin's Antiques and Collectibles  
J1054   $40.00

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Another gorgeous silver ring! This one is stamped 925, covered with prong-set clear rhinestones (or cubic zirconium or topaz – I really have no idea so I am listing them as the least expensive of the choices which is rhinestone). Ring has small marcasite accents.

There are 4 large round rhinestones in the center surrounded by 19 smaller ones and 4 marcasites.

Ring measures 1” x 3/4”, band measures 3/16” wide (at bottom), is size 5 ½, and weighs 11 grams (a substantial... Click for details

Lin's Antiques and Collectibles  
J1053   $50.00

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I purchased several silver rings some time ago and this is one of those rings! Band is stamped 925 and is made of 3 individual bands of silver that meld into 1 at the bottom (measures 1/4” wide).

I was told the setting is moss agate – I don’t know but based on the photos I’ve seen on-line, it does appear to be moss agate.

The stone measures 1 1/8” x 3/4”. Ring weighs 8.9 grams and is size 7.

Lin's Antiques and Collectibles  
J1049   $100.00

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From my jewelry collection – a beautiful silver ribbon band ring with blue and clear diamonds!

Ring has 16 blue diamonds and 6 clear diamonds. It has illusion settings that give the appearance of many more diamonds – in fact, without a loupe or magnifying glass; you can’t tell there are illusion settings!

Ring is stamped 925 and is size 7. It is 7/16” wide (center measurement), band is 5/16” tapering to 3/16” at bottom. Ring weighs 5.1 grams.

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Old Friends  
3511f   On Hold

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An early example of the "English King" pattern, this piece is marked "Tiffany & Co.," "Sterling," "Pat. 1885," and "M."

It is a 5 3/4" long, weighty at .9 T. oz., all silver, individual butter spreader.

The design is double sided, with a shell embellishment added to the backside of the blunt-end blade.

There is a delicate script "FTL" monogram on the handle front.

It is in excellent estate condition, retaining clear pattern detail that is free of polishing wear. The blade remains... Click for details

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3510f   On Hold

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Solid silver with a flat handle, this fish knife (which could also be used for butter or a spread) measures 7 1/8" long and weighs just over 1.3 T. oz.

Made by Gorham, whose "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," and "Pat. 78" are imprinted on the backside of the blade, the pattern is "Hindostanee."

A Moorish design, it features a dense ground of stylized palmetto leaves and scrolls on a rounded handle front and nearly plain backside.

There is a shield-shaped reserve area that in this... Click for details

Old Friends  
3509f   $70.00

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One of the major names in 19th century San Francisco silver manufacturing, Koehler & Ritter produced several full line patterns, holloware, and even some monumental individual items (see Silver in the Golden State).

This pair of 7 3/8" long, 2.8 T. oz. combined, coin silver forks are examples of the firm's "Alameda" aka "Ivy" design.

Similar in style to Gorham's Greek Revival "Corinthian" of the same c. 1870 period, it is more embellished than that pattern, with added ivy sprays... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20180520-01   $75.00

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Offered is a lovely and well-preserved Ivy pattern pierced ladle with gilt bowl, by Henry Hebbard (patented circa 1865) and later Whiting. This piece dates to the first years of the sterling era, probably around 1865-75. It measures about 6 3/8 inches in length and weighs about 40 grams. The only marks are the patent date mark and a sterling mark, as this piece seems not to have made it to sale by a retailer. This piece was never engraved with a monogram or crest - perhaps it was taken home... Click for details