Card cases were fashionable items in the 19th century, and this coin silver one made c. 1860 by Albert Coles of New York would have made a notable statement for its owner. It measures 3 3/8" by 2 3/8" by 1/8". Both sides of the piece are intricately engraved with ivy and lotus or palmetto leaf detailing, which are motifs that would have been especially popular at the time. The work is impressive enough to bring it to the edge between craft and artistry...

Marked with the Frank Smith emblem, "Sterling," and with the model number "42," this small, flat-handled knife measures 6 1/8" long and weighs not quite .5 T. oz. It could be a fruit knife, or a letter opener. It has a charming, non line, raised design on the handle and running onto the blade. This features a variety of fruit, including grapes, a pineapple, and pears, all joined together with a ribbon and bow, similar to a cornucopia theme...

Formerly associated with Watson, Charles Thomae founded a separate company in 1920 and lent his personal mark to be used as a trade symbol for the new operation. That "T over C" and the word "Sterling" are located on the rim of this stamp box. The item is round, with a diameter of 1 7/8" and a height of 1 1/8". It is solid silver and weighs approximately 1.6 T. oz...