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'Knurled' 19th Century Napkin Ring Engraved 'Jennie'
Silver : Sterling : Smalls

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5608f   $45.00


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Generously sized at 1 1/2" high and 1 3/4" in diameter, and weighing .74 T., the style of this napkin ring suggests an 1860s to 1880s date of manufacture.

Appealingly simple in design, it features rolled rims adjoining knurled bands top and bottom. These are separated from a central, plain, concave band by raised beading.

The central band is finished in a bright gold wash, as is the entire inside surface, which is an unusual detail for a napkin ring. The name "Jennie" is... Click for details

Shiebler for Howard & Co. NYC Sterling Silver Double End Cigar Cutter
Silver : Sterling : Smalls

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5603sh   $225.00


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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).

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Gorham Sterling Handle 'Floral & Scroll' 1898 Bonnet Brush
Silver : Sterling : Smalls

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5514f   $45.00


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The Victorian and Edwardian eras saw the evolution of a proliferation of specialized personal grooming aids, of which this bonnet brush is an example.

Measuring 6 1/4" long and 3 1/2" wide, it has a silver handle attached to a dense cluster of soft, natural bristles.

It was made by Gorham, whose "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," model number "C159," and a date symbol for "1898" are imprinted on the lower edge of the handle.

The handle is hollow (and not filled), and features an... Click for details

French First Standard Silver Oval Box with 'Leaf & Berry' Frame Lid
Silver : Sterling : Smalls

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5504f   $225.00


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A finely crafted piece rendered in neoclassical French Empire style, this item serves a dual function.

It is firstly a 4 3/4" by 3 1/2" by 13/16" high, hinged, oval box. The hinge is on the short end, with a lip for opening on the opposite end.

It is made of 950 fine, i.e. first standard, silver (slightly higher than sterling) and marked with a "Minerva head" on the lid edge, underside of the cover, and on the lip of the base.

It also has a small, hard to discern, "caret" maker's mark... Click for details

Thoroughly charming coin silver napkin ring,
Silver : Sterling : Smalls

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2515   $75.00


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engraved "Mary from Jennie / Dec 25/70", height 1 3/8; diameter 1 3/4 inches, weight 1.20 Troy ounces, fine condition, marked "S360" as shown in fourth enlargement.

We love that this was a Christmas gift from one woman to her friend, and also that the item is dated (presumbably from year of manufacture) 1870. If you're thinking that it might be nice to have a collection of napkin rings, this would be a great place to start!

Large Aesthetic Engraved 'Bird' Sterling Silver Napkin Ring
Silver : Sterling : Smalls

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5417f   $75.00


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Standing 1 3/4" tall and 1 3/4" in diameter, this 1.3 T. oz., sterling silver napkin ring is a relatively large item.

It is marked "S 135" on the interior, which designator is thought to have been used by Wood & Hughes, New York City.

Dating circa 1880, it has a flat walled body with top and bottom rims. These are bordered by a repeating design that is in the manner of a Vitruvian scroll.

Apropos of its period, the sides are engraved in an Aesthetic design that features ferns or... Click for details

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Heavy Cast Whiting Sterling Silver & German Steel Grape Scissors
Silver : Sterling : Smalls

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5392f   $195.00


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This pair of grape shears (identified as scissors in period catalogues) is a far more consequential item than most of its kindred examples.

Model number "1772" made by Whiting, and so identified on the collar of one handle, along with a "925/1000" sterling designation, they measure 6 5/8" long and weigh a substantial 4.63 T. oz.

The handles are cast and solid silver and constitute the bulk of the weight, with the plated steel cutting end the remaining portion of the total.

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Colonial Williamsburg sterling bangle bracelet
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2510   $65.00


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comprising a heavy (1.33 Troy ounces), die-rolled band of silver cleverly seamed to make a circle. The interior diameter is 2 5/8 inches.

Like almost all items from the workshop of Colonial Williamsburg, it is of above average quality. Marked as shown in second enlargement.

Full figural sterling dachshund knife rests
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2509   On Hold


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3 1/2 inches from snout to tail, weight 3.86 Troy ounces, the pair, no monogram, excellent condition. Marked only "STERLING" with silversmith's scratch marks as shown in second enlargement.

It hardly needs to be said, but these are adorable.

Wood & Hughes Egyptian revival coin silver master salts,
Silver : Sterling : Smalls

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2497   $750.00


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height 5 1/2 inches, weight 9.56 oz Troy, monogrammed "F.L.P." in shaded Old English, a few very minor dents, and one finial is slightly off-plumb but little or no wear to the finely detailed figures and hairy paw feet. Please see fifth enlargement for marks.

Large & Heavy Gorham Sterling Silver 1884 Napkin Ring Engr'd. 'Harry'
Silver : Sterling : Smalls

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5252f   $90.00


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About as large as such an item might be, this napkin ring stands 2" high, is 1 13/16" in diameter, and weighs a robust 1.9 T. oz.

It was made by Gorham, whose "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," model number "1670," and date letter "Q" for 1884 are stamped on the inside wall.

Plain sided, there are double rolled bands of roses with thorny vines and leaves set on the bias, impressed top to bottom. This alternates with diamond bright cut detailing bordering the rolled bands... Click for details

Decorative Lattice Work Howard Sterling Silver Tea Ball on Chain
Silver : Sterling : Smalls

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5238f   $125.00


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Generously-sized, this tea ball is a 1 3/4" diameter perfect sphere, hung from a 5 3/4" long chain with a ring end.

Solid silver, it weighs just over 1.0 T. oz. and is marked on the inside lip of the top half, "Sterling" and with the three part emblem of the "Howard Sterling Company," Providence, Rhode Island, used 1891-1901.

The interior of both the top and bottom are stamped "24."

It has a pierced dotted pattern top and bottom halves that forms an eight-pointed star.

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'Ivy & Vine' Organic 19th Century Sterling Silver Napkin Ring
Silver : Sterling : Smalls

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5235f   $38.00


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Modestly sized at 1 3/4" diameter, 1 3/8" wide, and weighing just over .5 T. oz., this napkin ring could have been part of a child's set (along with a mug, plate, and/or porringer for example), although not necessarily.

It has a three lobed body, the top and bottom ones of which are embossed in an Ivy and Vine pattern.

Again, this naturalistic portraiture is pastoral, almost naive, in its theme and could suggest the innocence of a child.

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Reed & Barton Oval Sterling Silver Tea Ball on Chain
Silver : Sterling : Smalls

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5169sh   $65.00


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Dating from the first part of the 20th century, this item was made by Reed & Barton, whose early "eagle, R, lion" emblem appears on the lip of the bottom half, along with model number "709" and "Sterling."

A tea ball, it is egg or acorn shaped, 1 3/4" tall and 1 1/4" wide, with a 4" long chain attached to a 1" diameter ring. It weighs approximately .6 T. oz.

The bottom half has round piercings, while the hinged top is solid and engraved with an Old English "F" monogram. There is a snap... Click for details

MEDALLION coin silver napkin ring
Silver : Sterling : Smalls

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2501   $175.00


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unmarked but presumably Gorham (see Heritage Auctions, May 21, 2008, lot 92179 for a nearly identical example with Gorham marks), width 2 1/2; height 1 3/4 inches, weight 1.39 oz Troy, some light pattern wear as shown but fine overall condition, see second enlargement for monogram.

Mr. Pickwick novelty sterling bookmark
Silver : Sterling : Smalls

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2500   $395.00


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London, 1893, maker William Richard Corke; retailed by A. Barrett & Sons, height 4 3/8 inches, weight 21.3 grams or if you'd prefer .68 oz Troy, excellent condition, no monogram.

For Victorian era bookmark collectors, I daresay that this is the sine qua non.

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