Old Friends  
4015f   $215.00

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Generally attributed to George Sharp because of its similarity to his "Ball" design from the 1860s, this 1860s this item was in fact manufactured by Gale & Corning, with the design patent issued to Alonzo Hebbard (information from a private researcher).

It has a faceted shank with grommet-like devices at each end, and features a large, hemispherical "Dome," engraved in this instance "H.P.Y." in Old English lettering.

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Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20191019-02   $135.00

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Offered is a very nice large English sterling silver soup or punch ladle, bearing London hallmarks for 1802, and a maker's mark of T*D, perhaps for Thomas Dicks. This piece has clear marks and also features a nicely done period engraved script monogram. This ladle measures about 13 1/2 inches in length and weighs about 181 grams. Condition is good overall; there are some bumps to the bowl, but no major dents and no splits or repairs. Please take a look at all the photos. All in all a nice... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20191019-01   $145.00

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Offered is a very good and heavy American coin silver soup or punch ladle, made by Gorham and retailed by Southern coin silver jeweler M. W. Galt & Bro. of Washington, D.C. This piece has well-struck marks and a good period engraved script monogram. The pattern is quite attractive, but I am not sure of the name assigned to this particular pattern. This ladle measures about 13 1/4 inches in length and weighs a substantial 216 grams. Condition is very good overall, with only modest wear and... Click for details

Everyday Things  
C-0111   $12.00

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Dinner plate size. Do not confuse with Fine China Japan holly pattern. Will provide photo of the backstamp for identification. They come from original box with a McRae's sticker. They have never been used. 4 plates and 4 cup and saucer sets are available and priced individually.

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20191018-01   $85.00

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Offered is a lovely and well-made American coin silver serving ladle in a great transitional size midway between soup ladles and sauce or gravy ladles - at 10 1/4 it is the perfect size for display or use at today's table. This piece bears the maker's mark or retailer's mark of W. Brown & Co., presumably for William Brown & Co. of Baltimore (working 1856-66), though there were a number of William Browns working in Philadelphia and by style this piece could be from either locale. Please take a... Click for details

Everyday Things  
C-0110   $10.00

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Not to be confused with Japan Fine China Holly pattern. I will provide a photo of the backstamp of these pieces. These are in an unused condition and come straight from the original box with a McRae's label. There are 4 sets available and priced individually. Matching dinner plates are available.

Everyday Things  
C-0109   $29.00

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Teapot with red made in Japan backstamp. It is a Delft style motif. At the lower right, the figure of what appears to be a mother and daughter in front of the house. It holds 20 ounces. There is a tiny flake off the unfinished rim.

Everyday Things  
C-0108   $44.00

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I believe this set is from Arnart, however, the only identification is an older blue made in Japan sticker. There are a couple of faint age related darkened areas at the bottom of the creamer. There is no structural damage in these areas. The back of the creamer has a manufacturer's flaw of some stray paint. Will provide photos of any areas of concern.

Old Friends  
4014f   On Hold

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These six matching spoons all measure 5 7/8" long, weigh 3.0 T. oz. the group, and have an Old English "K" monogram.

Very well crafted, they were made by James Watts, whose "horse head in a shield" emblem is imprinted on the otherwise plain backsides, with an engine turned and engraved bright cut design that is characteristic of mid 19th century silver from Philadelphia where Watts was located.

They are also stamped "Chas. Wendell" for the Chicago retailer who marketed these.

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Old Friends  
4013f   $70.00

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A 7 1/8" long, 1.4 T. oz., flat-handle master butter knife, this is an old example of Alvin's Art Nouveau pattern informally known as "OOB," short for "Old Orange Blossom."

It exhibits the fine detail of an early production piece, which in this instance extends onto the blade. The handle is up-tipped, which is an additional feature associated with older examples; later pieces had flat handle ends.

There is a line script "H" monogram engraved on the handle front.

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Cheshire Cat Gallery  
BNJtea   $69.00

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Eames Era style teapot with insulated cover. Made in Japan. Excellent vintage condition. Measures 6.5" tall and about 6" in diameter.

Cheshire Cat Gallery  
BNJfies   $49.00

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Electric egg cooker in excellent vintage condition and it works.

Old Friends  
4012f   $185.00

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Something between a ladle and a spoon, this 9 1/2" long, 3 1/8" diameter, 3/4" deep, round bowl item is very heavy at 5.0 T. oz.

It is extensively marked, including "Copenhagen Silver Industry Ltd.," "Sterling Hand Wrought Denmark," and an emblem.

Reference information about this Danish Modern Arts & Crafts maker is scant, although enough material is available to indicate this "floral and inscribed" pattern is a standard design with the firm, with a likely 1930s date.

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Old Friends  
4011f   $95.00

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Introduced in 1861, and initially made to a coin silver standard then continued in production beyond the conversion to sterling in 1868, Gorham's "Grecian" features a solid tubular stem capped with an elaborated anthemion or palmette.

This 6 1/2" long, approximately 1.6 T. oz., ladle dates post 1868, as it is marked "Sterling," along with Gorham's "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Patent 1861," and the name of the retailer, Rochester, New York's "Sunderlin & Weaver."

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Everyday Things  
C-0107   $6.00

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Soup or cereal size. Little, if any sign of use. 3 available.

Everyday Things  
C-0105   $5.00

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Discontinued pattern. This is the salad size. Little, if any sign of use. Several of this size available. Many other pieces of this pattern available.