A small but very pretty sterling repousse gravy boat by the Stieff company of Baltimore. The elegant elongated body, handle and oval foot are fully decorated with floral repousse work.
Marked on the base with the Crown, 925/1000 and Sterling.
Dimensions: 7.5" long, 4.25" high. Weighs 7 Troy oz.
An early example from the Baltimore Assay Marks period by S. Kirk, decorated with a band of floral repousse work and applied floral swags to the body. The scroll handle, too, with repousse work and a snake-head terminal. Engraved with a scrolling 3-letter monogram, CCS.
Hallmarked on the base, as pictured with the date letter 'C' for the period 1824-27.
Very good condition apart from a couple of dings to the handle.
Dimensions: Height to handle 7", length from handle to spout 9.5 ...click for details
According to Janet Drucker's book on Jensen, these servers are designated Pattern #72. They don't appear to have a name which should not do them any discredit as they are very elegant and graceful. They were evidently made for the British market as they both bear the British import marks for the year they were made.
Early, pre-WWII, Jensen articles are becoming scarcer and acquiring an increasing premium on their price.
Dimensions: Length 7", width 1.75" and 2.75".
This is a magnificent sterling epergne fashioned in the 18th century style, with a large removeable bowl flanked by two smaller removeable bowls supported by two arms which slot into the main structure. Though it may appear flimsy it is of a sturdy construction with cast legs and decorative swags. The amazing thing is the matching sterling plateau. Sterling plateaus are rare but a matched epergne and plateau is pretty unique.
It is in extremely good condition. The only flaw I could detect was a ...click for details
Here is a fabulous sterling centerpiece in almost pristine condition made by Elkington & Co in London in 1910. The bowl is decorated all round with trailing roses in very high relief repousse work against a hammered background. Inside the vermeil finish is intact.
Although not pictured it does come with a wooden stand.
Dimensions: 10.75" high (without stand), 10" diameter. Weighs 46 Troy oz.
A tall very heavy pitcher, or ewer, with extensive repousse decoration of assorted flowers and fruit and a cast sterling 'branch' handle. The decoration is beautiful and of an extremely high standard. All-in-all, a very fine pitcher from A.G.Schultz & Co of Baltimore.
Momgram of a B on the front.
Marked on the base with the Schultz logo of a hand and Sterling.
Dimensions: 13.75" tall. Weight 38 Troy oz.
A large sterling gravy ladle with an applied sterling reed with a copper flower and an applied copper-shelled crab all on a hammered texture. In very good condition. Monogramed as pictured with a "H". Marked on the back with the Whiting logo, Sterling , #1 and J.E.Caldwell & Co.
Dimensions: 7" long, 2.5" wide bowl.
A large sterling serving spoon with an applied sterling reed and an applied copper-shelled crab all on a hammered texture. In very good condition. Monogramed as pictured with a "H". Marked on the back with the Whiting logo, Sterling , #7 and J.E.Caldwell & Co.
Dimensions: 12.375" long, 2.75" wide bowl.
This is a wonderful pair of tall sterling candlesticks in amazingly good condition by International in the Lord Robert pattern. Each has a shell and gadroon decorative frieze on the base, bobeche and at a juncture in between. They are in impeccable condition, not a blemish. The only indication of age is the wear on the bottom corners of the sterling bases.
Fully marked as pictured. In the center of the bases are additional marks: 10.875" (cannot do fractions), Cement filled.
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Here is a fairly early coin pap boat or invalid feeder by S. Kirk, during his solo period, c.1830-46.
This is a rare article made during a pretty rare period for Kirk, not a lot turns up before 1846. In very good condition, just one ding. Very good patina.
Dimensions: 4.25" long by 2.625" wide.
