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Unusual Gorham Victorian Sterling Grape Scissors
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Pre 1900 stock# 662b
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Old Friends
508 407-8323
$ 185
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This 7" long pair of grape scissors made by Gorham c. 1890 are an unusual example of the form. They are solid sterling silver, with the exception a single attached steel cutting edge. American examples of this period commonly have hollow sterling handles and steel, often German, cross pieces. This pair also has stylized grips with finger holes that are semi-circular and join on flat surfaces to form an oval. A portion of the interior space is inset with two cast floral and leaf pieces t ...click for details
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Elegant Pair Large Gorham Sterling Master Salts
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Pre 1900 stock# 649b
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Old Friends
508 407-8323
$ 240 set
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Open salts were a staple on any Victorian table. They were produced in a variety of materials, including glass, ceramic, and as the case with this pair, in silver. No company generated more examples of this form than Gorham. Indeed, the Tompkins book on this subject documents a full century of Gorham's production. According to Tompkins, this set, item number 2480, dates to 1890. These possess a commanding look. They are large, 4 1/2" long, 1 3/4" tall, and weighty, 3.9 T. oz. ...click for details
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Pair Lofty Sterling Salt and Pepper Shakers
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Pre 1940 stock# 636b
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Old Friends
508 407-8323
$ 70 pair
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This solid sterling silver pair of salt and pepper shakers measure 6 1/2" tall, and sit on bases that are 2 1/2" across. The bases are not weighted. Although weighing a substantial 2.7 T. oz. combined, they are light for their size. They have a classic urn shape, a la 1920-40 sensibilities, with a gadrooned band high up on the body. The caps are screw on. The condition is excellent. There are no monograms or removals. The pieces sit evenly, and have fine finishes. The surface i ...click for details
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Sterling Silver Overlay on Glass 6" Trivet
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Pre 1920 stock# 634b
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508 407-8323
$ 85
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This 6" diameter, early 20th century, silver overlay trivet is in unmarred condition. The glass is free of chips or cracks, and the overlay is completely intact and without any peeling. The design is an intertwining scroll with a central reserve that has a lined border. There is no inscription in the reserve. The marks are on the edge, are lightly struck and insistent they will not be photographed. They include "Sterling" and "S Co," with the lower case o set inside ...click for details
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Large Sterling Early 20th Century Tea Strainer
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Pre 1920 stock# 566b
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Old Friends
508 407-8323
$ 70
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Stamped "Sterling" and "204," this tea strainer is unidentified as to maker. Based on the quality of its construction, merited design, and fine finish, it was produced by a substantial American manufacturer. It is a large item, measuring 6 3/4" across to the handle tip, and with a bowl that is 2 3/4" in diameter by 1" deep, and weighs a proportionately solid 1.4 T. oz. Inscribed with an Old English "S" on the front, and 1888-1913 on the back, it wa ...click for details
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Sterling Top, Glass Base German Salt & Peppar Shakers
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Pre 1960 stock# 386b
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508 407-8323
$ 35 pair
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Each item of this pair of salt and pepper shakers stands 1 3/4" tall, and has a base that is 3/4" across. The sterling silver tops are stamped with the German crescent moon, crown, 925, and a maker's mark the is a K encased in a G. The ribbed glass bodies read TG and 2 in one instance, and TG and 6 in the other. Estimated age is mid 20th century. The undersides of the screw caps have white rubberized linings. The condition is excellent. There is one very slight dimple on the ...click for details
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