Richards Antiques Silver Directory

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Silversmiths of Anjou and Lower Maine, French Reference Books and Publications: Antiques: Pre 2000 item# 666151
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Les orfevres d'Anjou et du bas Maine (silversmiths of Anjou and Lower Maine) is the authoritative 526-page book published in 1998 as part of the all-encompassing series called “les cahiers du patrimoine” which have an information on silversmiths of various regions of France including biographical notes and photographs of hallmarks. An essential series for anyone seriously interested in French silver. These volumes are almost impossible to find in the United States. We have imported them ours ...click for details

Burgundy Silversmiths, Important French Reference Work Books and Publications: Antiques: Pre 2000 item# 666146
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Les orfevres de Bourgogne (silversmiths of Burgundy) is the authoritative 421-page book published in 1999 as part of the all-encompassing series called “les cahiers du patrimoine” which have an information on silversmiths of various regions of France including biographical notes and photographs of hallmarks. An essential series for anyone seriously interested in French silver. These volumes are almost impossible to find in the United States. We have imported them ourselves. This copy is in its o ...click for details

Pair of Teaspoons by Edward Lang, Salem, Mass., c. 1780 Silver: Coin Silver: Flatware: 18th Century : Pre 1800 item# 663773
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Fine pair of coin silver teaspoons by Edward Lang (1742-1830) of Salem, Massachusetts, who worked as a silversmith from 1768 to 1793 when he became a schoolmaster. These spoons have a downturned spatulate handle with tipt back. This form and the block monogram would indicate a date about 1780. There is a nice rounded drop and a nine-lobed shell in particularly good condition. The mark, also, is very crisp and clear (mark 'a" on page 264 of Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bi ...click for details

Cute Miniature Coin Silver Spoon, 3 1/8 inches, c. 1830 Silver: Coin Silver: Flatware: Fiddle-Handled: Pre 1900 item# 662786
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American coin silver fiddle-handled spoon marked B.B. & K for Bigelow Bros. & Kennard, Boston, dating from about 1840. The spoon has the name "Ann" engraved on the back. The handle is the very slightest bit wavy and there are some tiny pinpoint impressions on the front of the handle which might be from a child's teeth. Length is 3 1/8 inches.

Coin Silver Teaspoon by John David, Jr., c. 1780 Silver: Coin Silver: Flatware: 18th Century : Pre 1800 item# 662783
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American coin silver teaspoon made in Philadelphia by John David, Jr., c. 1780. It bears the mark illustrated on page 131 of Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection by Louise Conway Belden. The spoon has a block monogram "M B". The bowl has three fixable dings. It has a nice modeled drop and a somewhat worn shell. Length is 4 5/8 inches.

18th Century Coin Silver Salt Spoon by John Vernon Silver: Coin Silver: Flatware: 18th Century : Pre 1800 item# 662773
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Very good quality salt spoon or ladle with pointed-end handle and beautiful feathered script monogram "R" made around 1790 by John Vernon of New York. The mark matches example "a" on page 421 of Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection by Louise Conway Belden. Condition is excellent. Length is 4 1/8 inches.

Sterling Brandy and Port Labels by Hilliard & Thomason Silver: Sterling: Smalls: Pre 1900 item# 661223
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Pair of English sterling wine tickets or labels for Brandy and Port by the well-known firm of Hilliard & Thomason, assayed in Chester in 1898. The labels, of basically rectangular form, have pleasing shell and leaf borders. They are hallmarked on the fronts at the bottom left. A nice pair to adorn your decanters or bottles at a small price.

Fine Sterling Cast Madeira Label by Gorham dated 1895 Silver: Sterling: Smalls: Pre 1900 item# 661221
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Very good quality cast Sterling Madeira wine ticket in the vine and tendril shape made by Gorham in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, bearing the company's date mark for 1895. Being cast, this has a substantial feel rather than the tinniness one encounters in stamped labels. Maximum width is 3 inches.

Sherry Wine Label, Old Sheffield Plate (OSP), c. 1830 Silver: Plate: Pre 1837 VR item# 661192
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Wine ticket or label for Sherry in Old Sheffield Plate (OSP) showing blush on the highlights and around the word "Sherry" where the label was polished more vigorously. Width: 1 7/8 inches.

Antique English Sterling Leaf-Shaped Label for Brandy Silver: Sterling: Smalls: Pre 1900 item# 660552
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Brandy label made by Henry H. Aston of Birmingham, England, in 1863. The letters are pierced and the hallmarks are on the front of the leaf as they usually are. The chain is original and the condition is excellent. Maximum width is 2 1/2 inches. A fine decoration for your decanters or addition to your collection of wine labels.

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