Simons, Bro. & Co. Art Noueau Sterling Stamp Box
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Pre 1910 stock# 1072f
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$ 215 HOLD
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Art Nouveau in style, this sterling silver stamp box dates from around the turn of the 20th century. It was made by Philadelphia's Simons, Bro. & Co. and bears that company's mark, along with the word Sterling and the number L687 on the underside. It measures 4 1/8" by 2 11/16", stands 5/8" high, and weighs 2.1 T. oz. It has an undulating base with tapered walls that lead to the actual box which measures 2 1/2" by 1 1/4". The lid is spring loaded and when ...click for details
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Gorham Sterling and Cut Glass Rouge Jar
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Pre 1910 stock# 1038f
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$ 40
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Dating from around the turn of the 20th century, this rouge jar has a cut glass base and sterling silver top. It measures 1 3/8" in diameter and stands 1 1/2" high. The glass has ten panel sides with faceted cuts along the lower rim, and it has a ground base. The lid has a raised center portion with an elaborate scroll design in the manner of Louis XV (or in Gorham's case, akin to the Strasbourg flatware pattern). The center of the lid has a finely engraved "MAC" scri ...click for details
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Gorham Sterling Matchbox or Vesta Number 760
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Pre 1900 stock# 970f
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$ 145
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This 2 1/8" by 1 1/2" by 7/16" matchbox or vesta was made by Gorham and is amply marked. It is stamped with a lion, anchor, G, Sterling, the model number 760, the date symbol for 1889, and the word Copyrighted. This item appears in the 1889 and 1890 Gorham catalogs (see image 2). At approximately 1.0 T. oz., this is relatively heavy, in contrast to the many examples of this form which are light to flimsy. This has a highly decorative surface, featuring cornucopia, leafy swags ...click for details
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Graff, Washburne & Dunn Art Nouveau Ster. Letter Opener
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Pre 1910 stock# 943f
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$ 265
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This c. 1900 sterling silver letter opener was made by Graff, Washburne & Dunn and shows that company's capacity in articulating the Art Nouveau style. It is solid sterling silver, measuring 7 5/8" long and weighing a substantial 2.6+ T. oz. The end of the handle features a cast poppy and leaves. This element is solid, not hollow, and fully conveys in its flowing design all the sinuous freedoms encompassed by the Art Nouveau movement. The blade is engraved with a flowing script ...click for details
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Gorham 19th Century Solid Sterling Silver Bell
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Pre 1900 stock# 858f
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$ 125
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This silver bell stamped Sterling, with Gorham's lion, anchor, G mark, and a date symbol for 1898, is unusual for two reasons. One, silver bells were more frequently than not made in plate rather than sterling as good tonal quality was easier to achieve (this one has a pleasant ring nonetheless). Secondly, it is stamped with the number 7822 in a rectangle, which in the Gorham system indicated a special order or prototype item. (See noted Gorham authority Sam Hough's discussion of the ...click for details
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Shiebler made for Tiffany Sterling Shoe Horn
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Pre 1900 stock# 847f
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$ 135
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This c. 1900 5" long, 1.3+ T. oz., solid sterling silver shoe horn has a double provenance. It was made by the highly regarded silver and jewelry manufacturer, George Shiebler, and retailed by Tiffany & Co. whose name needs no footnote. Markings for both firms, plus the word Sterling and the number 5838 are stamped on the reverse. Characteristic of Shiebler, the design is imaginative and individualistic. It is a series of entwined scrolls and ringlets suggestive of a woven fabric or c ...click for details
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Gorham 1880's Sterling Engraved Napkin Ring
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Pre 1900 stock# 813km
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$ 65
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Measuring 1 7/8" in diameter and standing 1 1/4" tall, this is a substantially sized napkin ring. It is model number 2165 made by Gorham. It is a plain band weighing .9 T. oz. and having a satin finish outer surface. This is engraved in a bright cut design and has a script "A.M.S." monogram. It is in very good condition. There are no bends, dents, cracks or tears. It retains a round shape and is free of polishing wear.
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Gorham Solid Sterling Silver 1892 Grape Shears
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Pre 1900 stock# 729f
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$ 135
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Identified as "scissors" (see image 2) in the 1892 Gorham catalog, this form is also referred to as grape shears. A typical example from the period has hollow handles incorporating a grape design with steel (often German) blades. This pair is quite innovative, abandoning convention. They are solid sterling silver with the exception of an applied steel (to create an effective cutting edge) on one of the blades. The grips are large and round, while the arms have a block pattern. The ...click for details
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Blackinton Sterling Folding Medicine Spoon
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Pre 1950 stock# 715f
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$ 55
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This 6 3/8" long when open, 3 5/8" when closed, 1.6 T. oz. folding spoon is generally known as a medicine spoon, but also sometimes as a traveling spoon. It was a form popular both in England and the United States. This example is domestic, model number 2389 made by the Blackinton Company. It is a plain piece, without a monogram or removal, with the only decoration being lined engraving on the crossbars. It is in excellent condition, showing no wear, having a fine finish, and with ...click for details
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Large Durgin Sterling Tea Strainer with Wooden Handle
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Pre 1910 stock# 671e
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$ 90
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This tea strainer is 7 7/8" long overall. The sterling silver strainer portion is octagonal in shape with four larger and four smaller sides. It is 3 1/4" in diameter and has a 2" by 3/4" deep bowl. The handle is 3 3/4" long and is made of a deep brown, close to ebony, wood. It weighs 1.5 T. oz. total, of which some small portion would be the handle. This is model "L4" made by Durgin, and could well be a companion piece for that company's Fairfax flatw ...click for details
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