Approximately 100 years old, the three large pieces--mirror, brush, and synthetic tortise shell comb--are marked with the Simpson, Hall, Miller division of International Silver's "helmet" emblem, along with the word "Sterling," while the two smaller pieces--nail file and shoe horn--are marked "Sterling Handle." (Please see both sets of images.)
This is an exceptional set...
$65.00
It is fully hallmarked for London, 1793-94, sterling silver, and well-known makers George Smith and William Fearn (GS/WF).
It has a downturned, reverse tipt, Old English, handle with a thumb drop on the hemispherical, 2" diameter by 3/4" deep, bowl.
The handle front is inscribed with a leaf script "R" monogram.
In very good condition, it shows minimal wear. The monogram is slightly softened f...
$48.00
The pattern is Dresden, which is a charming and intricate, late 19th century, floral design that features what appear to be forget-me-not blossoms and leaves trailing up the handle. A shell surmounts the handle tip and there is acanthus leaf detailing in other areas.
The pattern repeats with slight variation on both sides o...
$145.00
The multi-motif, rococo, design on the handle is figural and inspired by imagery found at the French palace for which the line is named.
The primary portraiture in this instance is a seated female, perhaps Ceres given that her lapped is draped in a sheaf of wheat.
The reser...
$85.00
It is marked "Sterling" and "H & S" for Hotchkiss & Schreuder, Syracuse, New York, which firm operated operated under this name c. 1857-71, preceded by Bunnelle & Schreuder and succeeded by A.B. Schreuder.
The "H & S" mark continued in use even after the dissolution of the partnership between the two principals in 1871 ((Rainwater Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers, citing Soeffing).
The ...
$48.00
An early example of Whiting's Imperial Queen, it is stamped with the company's "lion and W" logo, "Sterling," "Pat. 1893," and with an Old English "O."
Never monogrammed, it is in excellent condition.
The shell and leaf elements that constitute the design are free of polishing wear, remaining crisp and well-defined. The wispy tines are well-formed and without bends, nicks, or burrs. The fi...
$55.00
It is stamped "· F&H ·" for Farrington & Hunnewell, along with "Pure-Coin," which is a characteristically New England regional term designating the silver content.
The arched handle has an anthemion-shaped end suggestive of its circa 1865 Greek Revival period, which along with the main shank, is finely engraved in an intricate leaf and scroll design.
Boston design...
$165.00
It was also rebadged Cook and reactivated (having been discontinued in 1904) for a short while c. 1908.
William Hood in Tiffany Silver Flatware surmises, "the name change was to honor Charles T. Cook, who became president of Tiffany & Co. after Charles L Tiffany died in 1902...
$175.00
This 10" long, weighty 2.7 T. oz., meat skewer, sometimes identified as a letter opener, is an item from this highly touted source, stamped for London, Sterling, a letter date of 1982, and a script "JR" for the firm.
In addition, the word "England" is imprinted in script on th...
$42.00
The pattern is a Daisy and appears to be a variant from Watson's Floral Series No. 2 issued in 1903.
As was characteristic of the company's products, the die work is intricately detailed, presented in high relief, and struck with precision.
The finish is a soft, satin gray.
The bowl of this is engraved in script with the ...
$44.00
Indeed, it is marked "T.C. Garrett," who was an established jeweler and merchant in that city.
In her biographical entry about him in Philadelphia Silversmiths, Catherine Hollan illustrates his mark alongside Watts ...
$75.00
This example is a 7 7/8" long, 2.2 T. oz., small berry or perhaps vegetable serving spoon.
It has a large, 3 3/8" by 2 3/8", bowl with squared corners.
Never monogrammed, this is in pristine condition, sho...
$52.00
The portraiture on this 6" long, just over .8 T. oz., olive spoon is iris. It is offered in high relief, with multiple blossoms situated at the handle end, and one midway, on the front. The backside portrays sinuous, flowing leaves.
The bowl is set at an angle to the handle, has scalloped edges, a vee-shaped heel, and circular pi...
$95.00
This example is a 6", approximately 1.1 T. oz., solid silver, cream ladle.
The 1 1/2" diameter, 7/8" deep, flat bottomed, tapered wall bowl is "bucket" form, which was a style popular in the mid 19th century. The interior is finished in a bright gold wash.
The reserve area on the handle front is ...
$265.00
This 11" long, heavy at 4.5 T. oz., ladle, (likely an oyster which was one step down in size from a full soup), is an early piece marked "J.P. Pat. 74" and "Sterling."
The design is Moorish in style, with a suggestion of Greek or Egyptian Revival influence.
The handle front features a leaf and berry repeating border surr...
$22.00
Dating from the early 20th century, the handle design is an Art Nouveau style Carnation surrounding a cherubic-looking child's face. This feature is offered in relief and and quite charmingly presented, with clear features that include a shock of curly hair.
A 5 o'clock (tea) spoon, ...
$95.00
The pattern is Whiting's Arabesque, which is rooted in Moorish design and was produced during the Renaissance Revival period of the 1870s. The primary feature is a standing griffin with widespread wings surrounded by traditional arabesque detailing.
There is a disk-shaped reserve area on the handle front, which in this instance has never been monogrammed.
The bowl is plum shaped, ...
$80.00
The main figure of the design is a classically presented female figure holding a cluster of grapes in one upraised arm and cradling a bowl of fruit in the other arm.
She is surrounding by an array of complex, Baroque...