Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2498   $275.00

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2 inches in diameter, 1 7/8 in height, weight 2.04 Troy ounces, immaculate original condition, richly engraved and repousse chased with Hindu deities and scroll work in high relief, monogrammed "C" as shown, unmarked.

Certainly a candidate for "best in its class," a gentleman of the Raj would have been proud to place his napkin within, and now with the simple click of a mouse, so can you!

My apologies, dear reader, for placing this in the "China Trade" category, but alas we don't have... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2498   $450.00

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length 7 1/8 inches, weight 7.63 Troy ounces the lot, monogrammed as shown in second enlargement, marked "H & S STERLING" and "Watts."

When it comes to condition, what separates the men from the boys, or the women from the girls (Don Soeffing describes the figure as "somewhat androgynous," so let's honor that!) is the clarity of the ivy garland. Have a look at our third photo and we think you'll agree that these comport themselves rather well.

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Old Friends  
5066f   $45.00

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This 7 3/8" long, solid silver, master butter knife weighs a substantial 1.6 T. oz.

Dating circa 1870, it is marked "Bigelow. Bros & Kennard.," for the prominent Boston jeweler, and "925" in an oval.

It has a rounded, upturned end, Antique handle that is engraved on the upper surface in a circular diamond pattern with leafy detail above and below this. The interior reserve area is inscribed with an Old English "M" monogram.

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Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2497   $250.00

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length 6 7/8 inches (!!), total Troy weight 4.9 oz., excellent condition, monogrammed as shown and dated "1889" on reverse.

Of all the nineteenth century American flatware manufacturers, we have a particular fondness for Durgin. Their sensitivity to the natural world and ability to evoke it "in the metal" was uncanny. Have a look at the delicate oyster shell detail in this pattern, complete with pearl (see fourth enlargement), and remember that the die which created this detail was hand... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2496   Sold

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length 8 inches (!!), weight 10.22 Troy ounces, a few extremely minor scratches in bowls (see first enlargement, 3rd spoon from top) but excellent overall condition, marked "Tiffany & Co STERLING PAT 1884. M", monogrammed as shown.

We suspect that not many of these spoons were produced, and many of those that survive are looking tired and worn. These will do your collection proud, and also enable you to take a very generous mouthful of soup!

Old Friends  
5063f   $235.00

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An prominent name among contemporary British metal workers, Michael Allen Bolton (1938-2005) produced signature jewelry, flatware, and small items in silver.

There is ample biographical information about him available online, along with illustrations of his products.

One UK source notes these details,

"He exhibited successfully at the Goldsmith's Company 'Loot' exhibitions from 1975 to 1981 and in their 'Contemporary Silver Tableware' exhibition in 1996. In that catalogue it stated 'His... Click for details

Strait's Antiques  
1467284   $34.95

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This is a really pretty milk glass Spanish Lace Silver Crest 10 inch diameter Ruffled Edge Bowl made by Fenton Art Glass. This Bowl is 4 1/4 inches high and is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. It is signed 'Fenton' on the bottom of the bowl. Be sure to search our other elegant glass items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Old Friends  
5062f   $95.00

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An oval soup or dessert spoon in American usage, this English place piece measures 6 5/8" long and weighs 1.1 T. oz.

It is fully hallmarked for London, 1796-97, sterling silver, and makers Peter and Ann Bateman, who were members of the renowned Bateman dynasty.

It has a rounded end with tipt back, Old English, handle, narrow shank and thumb drop on the bowl reverse.

The bowl is well-shaped, evenly formed, and comes to a gentle point.

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Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2497   Sold

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This large (2 1/2 inch diameter; weight 31.7grams), early brooch is not pictured in Drucker, nor is it listed anywhere else which we can find on this World Wide Web. The reverse is marked and engraved as shown in our third enlargement. There are some minor scratches on the reverse, but the part that meets your eye is in excellent condition. As to whether the recipient was the Nina Hellman who was born in Milan, MI, lived from 1903-90, and was married to the Pacific Coast banterweight boxing... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2496   $575.00

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length 10 1/2 inches, no monogram, handles in excellent condition, marked as shown in photos 4 and 5.

Before you get all steamed up about what an incredible bargain these are (those folks who Replace your stuff want 199.95 each, on ebay), dear reader, allow me to draw your attention to the blades, which are steel and have some pitting (we've shown this in unflinching detail; see second enlargement). They are also "pinned" in place which would make replacing them complicated. They're... Click for details

Strait's Antiques  
1467204   $64.95

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This is a really pretty milk glass white Paneled Grape 3 Lite, Triple, Candle Holder made by Westmoreland Glass. This Candle Holder measures 8 inches long X 4 3/4 inches high. It is signed WG on the bottom center candle holder and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or damage. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland Glass items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2495   $350.00

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height 2; diameter 6 1/2 inches, weight 7.31 troy ounces, no monogram, some light scratches at bottom as shown but fine overall condition, see third enlargement for mark.

In the Boston School of early 20th century Art & Crafts silver, it is much more common to see this type of "lotus" bowl in copper than in silver. We are pleased to provide this scarce example.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2494   Sold

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height 2 1/2; diameter 6 1/4 inches, a minor dent which is visible mainly from the underside (see 2nd and 3rd enlargements) but fine overall condition, no monogram, marked as shown, weight 9.09 Troy ounces.

For those who are not familiar with his work, Frederick Gyllenberg worked in Boston, MA during the first quarter of the twentieth century, and was one of the preeminent American Arts & Crafts era silversmiths.

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Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2493   $175.00

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length 9 3/4 inches, weight 2.57 Troy ounces, excellent condition, no monogram, unmarked but presumably Wm Faber or perhaps Peter Krider.

Both the engine turned and engraved decoration are of the superb quality which is typical of Civil War era silver from the City of Brotherly Love.

Strait's Antiques  
1467116   $29.95

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This is a really pretty elegant glass crystal clear Candlewick 5 1/4 Inch high Hollow Stem Juice Tumbler made by Imperial Glass. This Juice Tumbler holds 6 ounces and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Candlewick available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2492   $225.00

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length 5 7/8 inches, pleasantly heavy in the hand at 1.46 oz Troy, gilt bowl/tines, no monogram, excellent condition, marked as shown in third enlargement.

For those of you who favor comparison shopping, compare @349.95 with those folks who Replace your stuff, or 495.00 on Ebay and Etsy!