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Whiting 'Lily' 12 Matching Old Sterling Silver Oyster Cocktail Forks
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5606f On Hold
Early production examples of Whiting's Lily line of flatware, this group represents a rare, intact and original, set of twelve pieces. Oyster or seafood cocktail forks, each item measures 5 7/8" long, with the group weighing 9.1 T. oz. They are all marked on the handle reverses with the company's "standing lion and W in a circle" emblem, "Sterling," "Pat. 1902," "R'D 1902," an "O" letter, and have an Old English "S" monogram engraved on the fronts. An enduringly popular Art... Click for details
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Gorham 'No. 15' Aesthetic Sterling Silver Olive Tongs
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5605f $38.00
Gorham's numbered items were generally made in a limited number of pieces rather than a full line, and were often enhanced in some manner, such as incorporating unusual design and/or a higher degree of finish than regular production items. This 4 3/8" long, .64 T. oz., pair of tongs are stamped with the number "15" on the inside arch along with Gorham's "lion, anchor, G" emblem, and "Sterling," and are, consistent with the above statement, an unusual design and particularly well-finished.... Click for details
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Los Ballesteros, Taxco Mexico, Sterling Silver Hollow Heart Pendant
Silver : Sterling
Old Friends
5604sh $110.00
Measuring 2" wide by 2 1/2" long, 3 1/4" inclduing the loop, and weighing 1.1 T. oz. (35 grams), this all silver pendant was produced in Taxco, Mexico, by the firm of "los Ballesteros," likely in the mid 20th century. Hollow with a flat back, it is heart-shaped and has a ball set in the top center. This in turn is fitted with a ring with an attached looped band for accommodating a chain. It is stamped on the backside "Los Ballesteros" along with the company emblem surrounded... Click for details
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Shiebler for Howard & Co. NYC Sterling Silver Double End Cigar Cutter
Silver : Sterling : Smalls
Old Friends
5603sh $225.00
This item invokes two major names among late 19th to early 20th century New York City fine goods producers and vendors. A 4 5/8" long, 1.64 T. oz. total weight, sterling silver cigar cutter with plated steel blades, it is marked "Howard & Co.," "Sterling" and model number "7881" on the 1/4" wide edge of the body. It is also imprinted with George Shiebler's "winged S" emblem on one of the blades (see upper right inset in the above composite image). Of the renowned jeweler with branches in... Click for details
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Tiffany SARATOGA sterling fish or salad forks, eight,
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
2526 $520.00
length 6 3/8 inches, total Troy weight 11.75 ounces, some slight pattern wear but very fine overall condition, monogrammed as shown in third enlargement.
Compare on the Big Bad Auction Site (item 143560460839) @188.00 each!!
These are thick and pleasantly heavy in the hand. Though Saratoga may not be a first demand pattern, it is a great-looking one. We doubt that there could be a more elegant way to eat your fishes!
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Decorative c. 1880 Unusual Pattern Sterling Silver Sugar Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5602f $48.00
While the pattern on this 5 7/8" long, .9 T. oz., likely 1870s or 1880s, sugar spoon is by an unidentified maker and without a name, the design and execution bespeak a sophisticated American manufacturer, and there are enough various pieces of this that surface to confirm it was issued as a full line. The pattern is intricate and rather courtly, in a Henry VIII or Elizabeth I manner. The design elements include bellflowers, acanthus leaves, rosettes, beading and anthemia set... Click for details
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Wendt 'Arabesque' aka 'Monroe' Over Size Sterling Silver Pie Server
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5601f $235.00
Exceptionally large, this solid silver pie server measures 10 1/4" long, has a blade that is 5" by 2 7/8" at the widest, and weighs 2.9 T. oz. Marked "Ball, Black," "925" for sterling, and "Patent," the pattern is Arabesque, made by John Wendt, New York City, and issued in 1871. Arabesque is often (mis)identified as Monroe. A Moorish design, Philadelphia's George Sharp produced a similar unnamed line. Whiting's version of Arabesque was introduced later in the... Click for details
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Wallace 'No. 219' 'Chrysanthemum' Sterling Silver Teaspoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5600f $24.00
Wallace produced an extensive line of largely floral numbered patterns in the early years of the 20th century. An example from that series, this 5 9/16" long, .61 T. oz. teaspoon is number "219" as imprinted on the backside, along with Wallace's "R W deer head & S" emblem and the word "Sterling." The handle portrays a robust cluster of chrysanthemum blossoms, buds, and leaves on both the front and back sides. The handle obverse is engraved "EF" in fancy Old English... Click for details
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Wallace 'No. 107' 'Leaf' Sterling Silver Teaspoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5599f $24.00
Wallace produced an extensive line of largely floral numbered patterns in the early years of the 20th century. An example from that series, this 5 7/8" long, .74 T. oz. teaspoon is number "107" as imprinted on the backside, along with Wallace's "R W deer head & S" emblem and the word "Sterling." An openwork design, the handle obverse features perhaps palm or other leaves on a stem. The reverse is plain save for a fancy, delicate, feathered script "ENL" monogram.... Click for details
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Gorham 'Brandy' No. R 14 Sterling Silver Bottle Tag on Chain
Silver : Sterling
Old Friends
5597f On Hold
This bottle or liquor tag was made by Gorham whose "lion, anchor, G" emblem, the word "Sterling" and the model number "R 14" are imprinted on the backside of the tag. It is attached to a 6" long chain, which makes a 2 1/2" loop for fitting around the neck of a decanter. The entire piece weighs 9 grams (.29 T. oz.) The tag is in the form of a 7/16" wide banner with folded ends. The flat surface is line engraved to create an etched, three dimensional, shaded effect. The word "Brandy"... Click for details
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Matthews Co. Sterling Silver Child's Bowl with 'Kewpie' Figures
Silver : Sterling : Hollowware
Old Friends
5595f $185.00
Standing 2" tall, with a top span of 4 3/8" and a base diameter of 3", this solid silver child's (porridge) bowl weighs 3.83 T. oz. It has a slightly splayed body with a relatively thick rolled top rim, and a set back foot. It is marked with the "sword & M" symbol of the Matthews Co., later Hickok-Mathews, "Sterling," and the model number "132." Dating from early in the 20th century, it has acid etched walls that portray five different Kewpie babies along with shrubs and a... Click for details
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1870s Revivalist Sterling Silver Gold Bowl Berry Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5593f $90.00
While a pattern in general production, but without a documented name or maker, the design on this 8 3/4" long, 1.83 T. oz., sterling silver berry or other serving spoon incorporates a dense array of Greek Revival and Moorish design elements. Likely dating from the 1870s, one private researcher has postulated Fessenden of Providence, Rhode Island, as a maker. Seymour of Syracuse produced some similar work, as did San Francisco sources, so no true solid attribution is at hand. What is... Click for details
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Tiffany SHELL AND THREAD sterling ice cream spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
2525 $125.00
length 5 1/2 inches, weight 1.39 Troy ounces, no monogram, fine condition, marked as shown in enlargements.
There are some minor surface scratches on the back of the bowl which we've exaggerated using light and magnification. If these make you unhappy, just say the word and I'll give this item a light buff before shipping.
Compare at Replacements: 199.95
One final note: the bowl of this ice cream spoon is unusually deep, and we suspected that it might hold a significant quantity... Click for details
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Towle Arts & Crafts Pierced Sterling Silver 'Mary 1910' Youth Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5591f $45.00
A specialty, limited production, piece, this 6 1/4" long, very heavy at 1.32 T. oz., spoon shows exceptional crafting. It was made by Towle, whose "T in a standing lion" emblem and the word "Sterling" is imprinted on the handle backside. Rendered in an Arts & Crafts manner, it has a reticulated handle portraying something of a Chippendale design. No doubt made to demonstrate that Towle, located in Newburyport, Massachusetts, had the capacity to produce items equivalent in... Click for details
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Hukin & Heath 'Christopher Dresser' Sterling & Cut Glass Claret Jug
Silver : Sterling : Hollowware
Old Friends
5590f $1,400.00
This piece is fully hallmarked for sterling silver, London, 1891-92 and the partnership of "J.T. Heath" and "John Middleton," operating as "Hukin & Heath." This firm was renowned for producing items inspired by famed English designer "Christopher Dresser." This 10 3/4" tall silver and cut glass claret jug is in full conformity with other examples of such Dresser items from this source, and as such is an important example. Similar examples are held at the Victoria and Albert Museum... Click for details
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Durgin NEW ART sterling berry spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
2524 $295.00
length 8 7/8 inches, weight 5.14 Troy ounces, excellent detail and die-depth, marked as shown in fifth enlargement .
What's all the brouhaha about this fine old Durgin pattern? Well at the moment, the short answer is: none whatsoever. Twenty years ago, collectors for New Art abounded. Today there are few, giving you, dear reader, the chance to obtain examples at an attractive price point. Also, it's worth noting that no other Art Nouveau flatware designs have such amazing detail in... Click for details
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"Hollywood Boulevard at Night".
vintage postcard. California, 1940s
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