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All Items : Silver : Sterling : Hollowware : Pre 1900 item #1488411 (stock #5547f)
Old Friends
$245.00
This all silver (not weighted, although it may have been originally) vase stands 10" tall on a 2 5/8" wide, tiered, base and weighs 7.8 T. oz.

It is hallmarked for "sterling silver," "London," "1898," and prominent English maker "William Comyns & Sons, Ltd."

Trumpet form, it has tapered sides that lead to a splayed top that measures 4 1/2" in diameter...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1920 item #1475233 (stock #5244f)
Old Friends
$42.00
Made by Reed & Barton and akin to the company's Harelquin line of flower designs, this orange or grapefruit spoon has a cast handle with a narrow, branch-like stem.

An older piece, it is marked with R&B's "eagle, R, lion" emblem and the word "Sterling."

Measuring 5 3/8" long and weighing .6 T. oz., the pattern is an Orange or Orange Blossom, interpreted in something of an Art Nouveau manner...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1910 item #1442548 (stock #4544f)
Old Friends
$46.00
Price per piece, two available.
Measuring 7 1/4" long, this was originally a lunch size fork, although in today's use, it is a place or regular fork.

The pattern is "Virginiana," Gorham's expressive Art Nouveau poppy motif introduced in 1904.

A heavy line, this weighs 1.6 T. oz.

Never monogrammed, this remains in exceptionally fine condition. The pattern detail is sharp and well-defined, free of polishing wear. The tines are straight, even, pointed and without burrs or nicks. The finish has a rich, even, patina...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1910 item #1432222 (stock #4383f)
Old Friends
$135.00
This 7 7/8" long and weighty at 2.3 T. oz., small berry or jelly serving spoon is an original example of Reed & Barton's "Les Six Fleurs," a pattern issued in 1901.

It is marked with the company's "eagle, R in a shield, lion" emblem, "Pat. Appl'd For," and "Sterling" on the reverse, all in precise, fine lettering as would be expected of an original piece.

In addition, it is engraved on the backside in an Old English letter "C" monogram...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1910 item #1428697 (stock #4314f)
Old Friends
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An early 20th century pattern, Wallace's "Violet" is an expressive Art Nouveau floral design.

This example is a 7 1/4" long, 1.3 T. oz., preserve or jelly spoon.

A large blossom occupies the central portion of the handle and is surrounded by additional blossoms, buds, and leaves the full length of the handle and on the backside.

The pattern also extends onto the scalloped edge, rounded end, bowl.

Never monogrammed, this is a fine example, with clear pattern detail...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1910 item #1427277 (stock #4283f)
Old Friends
$95.00
A very early example of Reed & Barton's "Les Cinq Fleurs," this berry spoon is large at 9" long and weighty at 3.5 T. oz.

A multi-motif, Art Nouveau, design that features orchids, narcissus, and possibly poppy on this piece, the portraiture is set in high relief and is particularly expressive.

This item is laden with provenance, reflected in the various inscriptions that appear in the gold washed bowl and handle front and backsides...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1910 item #1425156 (stock #4240f)
Old Friends
$75.00
Lengthy at 8 7/8" and weighing .9 T. oz., this olive spear or pick is solid silver.

The pattern is "Thistle," which is an early 20th century Art Nouveau design made by R. Blackinton & Co.

The high relief thistle flowers and leaves run the full length of both sides of the handle, with the leaves extending onto the shoulders of the twist.

Never monogrammed, this is in flawless condition. It retains clear pattern detail that is free of any polishing wear...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1910 item #1424528 (stock #4228f)
Old Friends
$46.00
Watson Newell's "Orchid" is one of numerous floral designs the company produced in the early part of the 20th century that yet stand as exemplary expressions of Art Nouveau design.

This example is a 5" long, .9 T. oz., cream ladle.

The flower is fully three-dimensional, rising out of the end of handle and folding over on itself in a highly expressive manner, with trailing leaves tracing their way up the handle margins, front and back sides...

 
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