Here is a wonderful sterling bowl by Gorham, dated with a B for 1869, adorned with two cast silver lion's heads. These are of very stylized forms, with Persian influences. They have swept back ears, hooded eyes and prominent moustaches. They each also have a strange collar.
It is in amazing condition for its age and delicacy. The gilding and engraving in the bowl is intact although the gilding is a bit pale with years of polishing. There are no dents, repairs or monograms.
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A very attractive sterling nut server by Towle in the Old English pattern. In very good condition. The gold wash in the bowl is still intact. Just a couple of tiny dings. No monogram, never had one.
Dimensions: Length 7.9" long. Bowl width 3".
Here is a beautiful sterling paper clip by Shiebler . The base is in the shape of an elongated shield while the sprung top is decorated with chased and formed as chrysanthemums in bloom.
It is in wonderful condition. The detail and texture are as clear and sharp as the day it was made.
All the projecting petals are present and undamaged.
Dimensions: 3.25" by 1.75".
Here is an amazing set of 12 sterling lobster picks by Frank Smith of Gardner, Mass. Each is formed with an accurately detailed lobster holding a scalloped bowl, trailing seaweed tendrils and terminating in a two-pronged pick.
Excellent condition, all the fine detail is still preserved. "R" monogram on the reverse.
Fully marked with the Frank Smith logo, sterling, Pat. Appl'd For.
Dimensions: 7.5" long. Total weight 11 troy oz.
Here is a sterling set of 2 peppers, 2 salts and matching spoons in repousse decoration by A.G Shultz of Baltimore. In extremely good condition with good definition and relief to the decoration.
Marked on the base with the shultz logo, the hand, and Sterling.
Dimensions: Height of pepper: 4". Total weight 6.4 Troy oz
This is one of Gorhams more attractive and sought after patterns, incorporating very tasteful scroll and floral repousse decoration. In excellent condition with no dings, dents, inscriptions or erasures.
This is the 3 pint, 990 version dated 1952. Fully hallmarked on the base.
Dimensions: 7.5" tall by 8" long. Weight 16.5 Troy oz.
Here is a very elegant pair of sterling vases made by Gorham. The bases are cement-filled, but that is only the lower 1.5". I say this because they are not of flimsy construction. Instead they are sturdy and of a good gauge of sterling.
Each is engraved with a Coat-of-Arms, but to which institution they belong I am not certain. However, they do lend a decorative feature. The motto translates to: "I have chosen the way of truth". It is a popular motto and has been adopted by Elms ...click for details
A small sterling meat platter, of fairly plain form but with a few accents that indicate the work of the grand master, Paul Storr. Oval in form with a reeded border highlighted with shell motifs. Fully hallmarked, including his maker' mark and the date letter, B, for the period July 1797 to May 1798. Up to 1973 the Date Letter was changed each year on the 19th May (later 28th May), which was St. Dunstan's day. He is the patron saint of English silversmiths.
Very good condition, just ver ...click for details
This is just a phenomenal sterling-mounted desk set, comprising a large inkwell and a paper-weight. They are both made by Edgar Finley & Hugh Taylor of London in 1900, and fully hallmarked accordingly.
The inkwell consists of a stag-mounted, foliage-covered sterling lid on a heavy lobed crystal body, of square form.Inside the inkwell there is the original sterling-mounted glass inkpot, also hallmarked. The inkwell sits inside a heavy dark-wood base.
The paperweight is similar in design, a ...click for details
This is undoubtedly the very best trophy goblet I have owned. The repousse work is of the highest order in, both, artistry and craftsmanship. No skimping on the sterling either, check the weight ! And, what is more, it is in perfect condition and never been inscribed. I have just had it professionally polished as it was almost black with years of tarnish, and the detail that revealed itself was breathtaking.
Dimensions: 12.5" tall, 6.5" in diameter. Weight 44 Troy oz.
