Though there is a slight condition issue (minor dent just above base; see fourth photo), the quality of repousée chasing throughout this piece is exceptional. All detail is perfectly preserved, even the delicate hammer marks left by the silversmith's tools.
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Have a look at the finely engraved matte-finished bowl up close and personal in our second enlargement to see why Faber's work is sought after by so many collectors!
A fine old example of this scarce cast pattern, in which every piece is a little sculptural ode to past artists.
A set of these same spoons graces the cover of Elenita Chickering's superb monograph about her Uncle, Mr. Stone.
This unusual combination of etched and applied decoration lends the piece a three-dimensional quality which is quite successful, artistically.
With faux alligator skin, and applied silver matte finish "calling card."
The attractively engraved shield in bowl lends this an elegance which will uplift your entire martini routine.
A nearly identical though slightly smaller example is pictured in Chickering, p. 157; plate 160.
Length 5 3/4 inches, weight 1.67 Troy ounces, engraved on reverse of bowl "Edna from Louise '92", excellent original condition with only the slightest loss of gilding to high points. This item is becoming increasingly difficult to find.
As mentioned elsewhere on these pages, Porter's work is of inconsistent quality. Here, the soldering is a bit sloppy and the hammering is rather random. So let's just consider that part of the charm, if we may.
Update: we have one odd fork available at, you guessed it, 25.00!
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Please note: this is a photo from our archives. The actual chair, though also by Hooijkaas, is somewhat different.
One of Frank Smith's better designs, and one of Yours Truly's favorite patterns...
