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Shiebler made for Tiffany Sterling Shoe Horn
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Sterling:
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Pre 1900 stock# 847f
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Old Friends
$ 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 1898 Sterling Handle Bonnet Brush
Silver:
Sterling:
Smalls:
Pre 1900 stock# 802c
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Old Friends
$ 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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