Old Friends  
1058f   $ 35

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The Tompkins book on Gorham master salts lists model number A2956 dating from 1901-2. It is illustrated with A2957 and A2958 which were identical pieces in graduated smaller sizes. This one measures 1 7/8" in diameter, stands 7/8" high, and weighs .5 T. oz. It has a round cauldron-shaped body that stands on four ball feet. The interior is finished in a gold wash. There is a broad rim with raised ribbing. The piece is in flawless condition and without a monogram or removal. Marks are lion,... Click for details

Gebelein  
4892   $1,360

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Turned top edge. On a base. Diameter 8-1/2". Height 4-1/2". Weight 14.3 troy ounces. Engraving on side of bowl is a 2-1/8" circle containing a horse's head and an inscription around it, "PERCHERON SOCIETY OF AMERICA CHICAGO". Engraved on the bottom is: "CHAMPION TROPHY/OFFERED BY/THE PERCHERON SOCIETY OF AMERICA/FIVE STALLIONS OWNED BY EXHIBITOR/OREGON STATE FAIR/SALEM-OREGON 1915" and then the names of the horses and of the recipient.

Old Friends  
986f   $ 30 each, two available

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This c. 1900 sterling silver butter pat measures 3 1/8" in diameter and is relatively heavy at .7 T. oz. It was made by Frank Whiting and is model number 2090, according to the markings stamped on the underside. The border is highly decorative, featuring an acanthus leaf motif arrayed in a way to suggest scrolls and ribbon. The center has an especially artful "RMM" monogram set on an angle. The piece is in flawless condition and has a fine finish.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2023   $250.00

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maker's mark "OL" height just shy of 3 1/2; top diameter 2 3/4 inches, monogrammed "AAH" (script) in oval cartouche with fancy scrolled floral engraved border, weight 2.23 oz. Troy, faintly gilt interior, a few dents in base as shown (please see photo number three) but very good overall condition.

What more may we say about this beaker? It won't break if you drop it and thus is well suited for bathroom or bar room... Click for details

Gebelein  
4860   $2,500

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Revere-style. Diameter 11". Height 5-1/2". Weight 44.1 troy ounces. No monogram. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Old Friends  
775f   $ 135

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Larger than a shot measure and smaller than a julep cup, but similar in design to each of these forms, this small beaker was made by Gorham. It stands 2 5/8" high, has top and bottom diameters of 2 1/4" and 1 3/4" respectively, and weighs just under 1.7 T. oz. In addition to the Gorham hallmark and the word Sterling it is stamped with the date symbol for 1911 and the number 4081 in a rectangle followed by the letter A. The rectangle indicates this was a prototype or special order item, while ... Click for details

Gebelein  
4851   $600 for the pair

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Also marked HAND MADE and STERLING. Hammered finish. Single scroll handles. Length over handles of sugar bowl 5-3/4". Length of cream pitcher 4-3/4". Weight of pair 7-1/2 troy ounces. The monogram on the side of each is a stylized letter P. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Gebelein  
4854   $430 for 4

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Urn-shaped. Made by hand. Height 4-1/4". Weight 4-1/2 troy ounces. No monogram. Only one marked - by hand. Overall condition is excellent except that one of the four has been nicely repaired underneath the base.

Gebelein  
4855   $325

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Top rim divided into 5 segments by shaping and applied design. Applied ring base. Diameter 6". Height 1-1/8". Weight 6.6 troy ounces. No monogram. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Gebelein  
4852   $690

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Edge divided into four segments. Applied outside rim. Diameter 10". Weight 12 troy ounces. An applied monogram on the inside rim is a block EMJ in a diamond (surname J). Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Gebelein  
4846   $545/pair

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Boat-shaped with handles. Length 4-1/8", width 1-7/8", Height of handles 2". Weight of pair 3-1/3 troy ounces. Monogram on side: NJK (J the surname). Journeyman C. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

BlueMoon Ent.  
0078   $40.00

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A vintage silver plated on copper pedestal serving tray, the shallow bowl is lavishly decorated with - what I can only describe as a fleur-de-lis type coat of arms or seal - an exuberance of art-deco patterns within patterns. I have not been able to find much about this piece's, manufacturer, use, or pattern. It seems to be ideally suited for holiday decorated as a center piece or in a buffet with a wonderful spinach-bread bowl on it. Copper based silverplated hollowwares are by nature stur... Click for details

Gebelein  
4832   $560

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Square with rounded corners. Pierced design around 2" rim. Flat surface is 6" square. Length and width 9"; height 1-1/4". Weight 12.0 troy ounces. Inscription in center of bowl: 1888 W 1913. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1990   $1500.00

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length 13 1/2; width 11; height 2 1/4 inches, in classic Art Nouveau form with embossed cherries along undulating border, no monogram, excellent condition though currently a bit bright (we're not responsible for this sin, alas...), weight 27 oz. Troy. Those who unlike Yours Truly have long strong memories may recall a similar example which we helped place in the Gorham collection at RISD (see Silver Magazine, March/April '98, p. 18). This one is a bit better, we think. But why let museums h... Click for details

Old Friends  
588d   $ 325

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This sterling silver goblet stands 5 7/8" high, has a top diameter of 3 1/8", sits on a pedestaled base 3" across, and weighs a substantial 6.7 T. oz. It was made by Gorham and is stamped with that company's lion, anchor, G, along with the word Sterling, the item number 556, and the date letter "E" for 1872. It has a plain body save for a fancy feathered script "TN" monogram. The base has a rosette and tear drop applied band, while the interior of the bowl has a pale gold wash. It is in exce... Click for details

Gebelein  
4831   $790

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Marked S.KIRK&SON/STERLING/233. On four ball feet. The repousse is of strawberries, grapes, flowers, leaves. Diameter 9-3/8". Height 2-1/2". Weight 16.7 troy ounces. No monogram (no good place for one). Overall and mark condition are excellent.