Another good example of Irish silversmithing. Typically, these bowls were made over 100 years previously but, being in such great demand, they have been reproduced since to this very day. This one was made by John Smyth of Dublin in 1892, and is a very pretty and well-made article. It is chased with a rural setting of a dog rescuing, I hope, a person while the mother/wife looks on with her arms raised in relief. The rest of the bowl is chased with a tranquil scene of swans and ducks amidst reeds ...click for details
A very good pair of sterling George III candlesticks made in Sheffield by Samuel Kirkby & Co in 1804. Attractive fluted decoration between the circular bases and the cylindrical columns. What is nice about these candlesticks are the clear hallmarks on the bases and on the bobeches. Very good condition.
Dimensions: 7" high, 4.5" base diameter.
A very substantial sterling pitcher by Towle Silversmiths in the Royal Windsor pattern. It is very elegant in style and form with an abundant of fine and detailed decoration. Overall, it is a very good quality pitcher in an attractive pattern. Wonderful condition. A scrolling monogram, I think JW, but there could be another letter in there. Dimensions: 10.5" tall. 36 Troy oz. ...click for details
This is a very rare and handsome item. I have only seen one other and that was by Schofield. It is in impeccable condition. The baluster body is topped with a minaret-shaped pierced cap. The deep floral and fern repousse work still retains all its fine detail. Fully marked on the base: S. Kirk & Son Co., for the period 1896-1925. Dimensions:6.5"tall.6Troyoz. ...click for details
A large impressive sterling punch bowl with a wide decorative frieze with a grape vine pattern. This pattern is chased, which is a far more laborious process than embossing, and requires a heavier gauge of sterling. Has a 3-letter decorative monogram, FAM. In very good condition. Dimensions: 9" high, 12.5" in diameter. 59 Troy oz.
Fabulous tray in enviable condition. Extensively repousse decorated gallery with inlaid mahogany base bearing just a few usage scratches. Fully hallmarked under the base rim: Jacobi & Jenkins, the tower mark, Sterling, 925/1000 Fine, Baltimore. This mark dates the tray at 1894-1908. Jacobi & Jenkins was originally founded in 1879 by A. Jacobi, teamed up with W.A .Jenkins from 1894 to 1908, then succeeded by Jenkins & Jenkins until 1915 when they were bought out by The Schofield Co., ...click for details
Here is an exceptional pair of sterling grape shears by Gorham. It is fashioned from cast sterling which explains the above average weight. The handles are clad in grape vines and shell motifs all with a vermeil finish. The blades have steel edges attached.
Marked on the blade with Gorham's hallmarks and the date letter for 1891.
Dimensions: 6.5" long. Weight 5.5 Troy oz.
Here is a very fine repousse sterling water pitcher in exceptional condition by The Stieff Company of Baltimore. The repousse decoration still retains all its detail and no dents, damage or repairs. It is fully marked and dated for 1933. It also has a 3-letter monogram, as pictured.
Dimensions: 8.5" high. Weighs 22 Troy oz.
Here is a beautiful sterling repousse bread tray made by the Baltimore Sterling Silver Company around about 1900 before it became the Stieff Company in 1904. The repousse pattern is of a very high quality and more condensed than usual. The condition is excellent with good detail to the decoration. No dents, repairs or monograms.
Dimensions: Length 13", width 7.75", height 2.75". Weight 16 Troy oz.
It is amazing that this set has survived intact, almost, all these years through the ravages of history and the Civil War. The set comprises a finely engraved slice and twelve spoons with fluted bowls, all with spiral stems. There is a fitted box but its not in the best of health these days. It is missing one end but the hinge is and it does shut.
All the pieces are in wonderful condition except for a hairline crack about 0.25" long and a couple of dings in the bowl of one spoon. The damag ...click for details
