They are English in origin and fully hallmarked for London, 1897-98, sterling, and WG/JL for William Gibson and John Langman (also operating as the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.).
Traditional in design, they are round, with heavily repoussed bodies, applied hatched rims, and stand on three lion's paw and shell legs...
$285.00
Redlich & Co., whose "lion" emblem appears on the underside, traces to George Shiebler through one of its two cofounders, Adolph Ludwig, who was a designer with the latter firm...
$245.00
It is large, with a base that measures 5 1/2" in diameter, 7" to the end of the solid finger grip, and stands 4" tall.
Solid silver, it weighs 9.4 T. oz...
$315.00
Consequently there is an ample inventory available in the antique and resale environment, with many offerings largely undistinguished, quite in contrast to this exceptional, solid silver item made by R. Blackinton & Co...
$225.00
Designed and executed in an Arts & Crafts manner, and likely dating from the early 20th century, it appears to be hand formed, showing, for example, distinct hammering marks on the underside of the foot that carry through very subtly to the exterior surface...
$165.00
The maker's stamp, which appears on the wall of the body and the sleeve of the cap, is some rubbed. It is shield form and appears to end with "LD" or "LtD."
A sugar sifter aka muffineer, it is baluster style, with a tall, attractively pierced, fitted cap that is surmounted by a flame finial...
$185.00
It has a rolled edge with a 1 1/4" wide rim that is acid etched with the words Old Mother Hubbard interspersed with a variety of figures evoked by this nursery rhyme...
$165.00
It is hallmarked on the upper portion of the wall for London, sterling, 1938, and maker "CE," who is documented but unidentified.
It is counter stamped on the sleeve fitting with a "lion" and "C."
Baluster form, it has a widened lower body with slender upper portion...
$875.00
It stands 8 1/8" tall, has a top diameter of 3 7/8", sits on a 4" wide foot, and weighs 12.7 T. oz.
Made by Gorham, it is stamped on the underside with the company's "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," model number "935," and date letter "O" for 1882.
A presentation piece, it is a study in decorative embellishment...
$55.00
In like new condition, without any dents, bends, or splits, and showing a brilliant finish, it stands 2" high to the rim, is 2 3/8" across, with a maximum reach of 3 1/2" to the end of the handle, and weighs 1.3 T...
$125.00
It is fitted with an original, removable, cardboard liner that has a cloth base and purple "velvet" interior. The silver apart from this weighs 4.0 T. oz.
The bottom is flat and the walls are entirely smooth and straight sided, while the top is faintly domed and is acid etched in an intricate floral and ...
$100.00
Marked on the underside "International" alongside the "C in a crescent" emblem of the Watrous division of that company, and "Sterling," it is identified as a model number "608/1" child's bowl with a likely early 20th century date.
Well-made, it has a sturdy applied upper rim, a rounded lower edge, and a flat bottom with a brushed finish on the underside.
The sidewall is acid etched in two sc...
$100.00
Although without any other identifier, "English Sterling" was a short-lived term generally only used by makers John Wendt and William Gale, both New York City, and often appears on pieces retailed by Ball, Black & Co., also New York City.
A solid silver master salt dish, this is cauldron shaped, with a bowl that measures 2 1/8" across. It stands 1 ...
$275.00
It is also marked "Sterling" and model number "C1342."
A medium-to-large sized gravy or sauce boat, it measures 6 1/2" from handle end to tip of spout, is 3 7/8" wide, and stands 4" tall at the highest.
All silver, it weighs a substantial ...
$105.00
The rim is acid etched in an elegant design of scrolling acanthus leaves with floral compliments.
One side has a shell-like reserve that is engraved with a line script "JNE" monogram.
Measured yet expressive in style and manner, this piece evidences the dignity and proportionality of traditional classic design.
D...
$235.00
A relatively large, 7" tall, 5.17 T. oz., solid silver muffineer, i.e. sugar shaker or caster, every facet of the piece, inside, outside, and underside, shows dense hammering that has a chiseled character to it.
It was made by Redlich & Co., New York City, whose "animal head mark," the word "Sterling," and model number "7470" are stamped on the underside.
The d...
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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.
The uppermost 1 1/2" of the body, essentially the splayed area, features open leaf and flower (perhaps thistle) cut...
$165.00
It is stamped on the underside "Shreve & Co.," "San Francisco," "Makers," "925-1000," and "Sterling."
It has a double Greek Key motif, expressed first and dramatically in the flat band handle and secondly in the applied rim with pale blue enam...