Large Durgin Sterling Tea Strainer with Wooden Handle
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Pre 1910 stock# 671e
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Old Friends
$ 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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Gorham 1898 Sterling Handle Bonnet Brush
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Pre 1900 stock# 802c
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$ 50
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The form of this item is illustrated in the 1896 Gorham catalog under toilet items, and is identified as a "bonnet brush." It is 6 1/4" by 3 1/2" overall, with a sterling handle that is 3 1/2" by 3 1/2". The markings are clear and include the lion, anchor, G, Sterling, model number "C159," and the date emblem for 1898. The design is a dense scroll and floral. The condition is excellent. The silver portion is free of dents or splits, and the bristles r ...click for details
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Gorham "Clematis" Sterling Napkin Ring
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Sterling:
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Pre 1900 stock# 789b
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$ 95
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This napkin ring was made by Gorham in 1896 according to the date emblem stamped on it. Other marks are lion, anchor, G and Sterling, and the model number 1915. The piece appears for the first time in Gorham's 1896 catalog, so this was apparently the initial year of issue. It stands 1 1/4" high and is 1 5/8" in diameter, and is heavy weight at 1.5 T. oz. The sidewalls are slightly bowed and have an acid etched designed that seems to replicate Gorham Clematis flatware pattern, w ...click for details
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