George III cake basket fashioned in sterling silver, London, 1754, by Edward Aldridge and John Stamper. The oval basket has pierced sides using a woven motif, and there is  More »

George III cake basket fashioned in sterling silver, London, 1754, by Edward Aldridge and John Stamper. The oval basket has pierced sides using a woven motif, and there is an original family armorial engraved in the basket's center. It is supported on a pierced foot ring and can be suspended from a twisted swing handle. Excellent condition, with no repairs, dings or damage. There is a full set of clearly struck hallmarks on the underside. Size: 12 3/8" length x 10 1/4" width x 10" height. Baskets in such pristine condition of this era are rare indeed. Aldridge specialized in the manufacture of baskets with fine pierced work.   « Less

Ornate child's alphabet cereal bowl with matching under plate in sterling silver by Gorham Mfg. Co., bearing a presentation date of 1902 and with an engraved family crest and  More »

Ornate child's alphabet cereal bowl with matching under plate in sterling silver by Gorham Mfg. Co., bearing a presentation date of 1902 and with an engraved family crest and owner's initials, EHLS. Condition: some minor dents to bowl. Size of plate: 8 inch diameter. Bowl: 5.5 inches diameter x 3 inches high.   « Less

A fabulous repousse decorated sterling silver water pitcher by S. Kirk & Son Co., Baltimore. Circa 1900. This ewer is adorned all-over in an unusual repousse pattern  More »

A fabulous repousse decorated sterling silver water pitcher by S. Kirk & Son Co., Baltimore. Circa 1900. This ewer is adorned all-over in an unusual repousse pattern with cat tails, ferns and roses. Excellent condition with no dents or repairs. Stamped under base "S.Kirk&SonCo. 925/1000 184". Size: 10 inches high x 8 inches across handle/spout. A superb example of Baltimore silver.   « Less

William III/ Queen Anne Britannia silver dognose spoon, London, marked only with maker's mark of Francis Archbold. Circa 1700. Rare early spoon showing the transition  More »

William III/ Queen Anne Britannia silver dognose spoon, London, marked only with maker's mark of Francis Archbold. Circa 1700. Rare early spoon showing the transition of styles from the trefid to dognose. The dognose form is so called because of the shape of the end of the handle, also sometimes referred to as 'wavy end.' This example retains the broad, shallow bowl and ribbed rat tail of the earlier trefid form but without the characteristic notches in the terminal of the trefid. The higher Britannia standard of 95.84% pure silver was introduced in 1697 but is rarely found after 1730. The dognose form is rarely encountered after 1720. The smaller size of this tablespoon is unusual, only 7 inches in length. Engraved on reverse of handle with original owner's shaded block initials 'I*S'. Condition is generally very good with no repairs & no dings to the bowl. Some thinning to the edges of the bowl and wear to the rat tail. Struck only with maker's mark 'AR', which is worn but legible. This mark is distinctive because of the shape of the surrounding cartouche and the fact that the A is larger than the R that follows, with a fleur-de-lys device between the two letters. Grimwade reports that he was using this mark by 1697.   « Less

Tiffany & Co. small sterling silver bowl, being a Reproduction of an English George II original of 1734. Circa. 1907-1947. Size: 2 1/8" ht. x 4 1/8"  More »

Tiffany & Co. small sterling silver bowl, being a Reproduction of an English George II original of 1734. Circa. 1907-1947. Size: 2 1/8" ht. x 4 1/8" diameter. Engraved monogram inside rim "MPG." Excellent condition, no dents or repairs, but some pitting to interior. Good weight.   « Less

Set of French silver-gilt coffee spoons in the Egyptian taste, Second Empire (Napoleon III's reign), 950 sterling standard, by Henin & Company. Circa 1840-1879.  More »

Set of French silver-gilt coffee spoons in the Egyptian taste, Second Empire (Napoleon III's reign), 950 sterling standard, by Henin & Company. Circa 1840-1879. This set includes 9 demitasse spoons and a matching sugar spoon, each with a tapering obelisk shaped stem, engraved with dots within lozenges beneath a palmette finial. Every bowl is engraved on both sides, and the owner's monogram is engraved on the underside of the bowls of the 9 coffee spoons. Hallmarked in the bowls with silver standard mark of Mercury's head, used on silver created for export, and the maker's mark H&Cie in a lozenge. These spoons retain most of their original gilding. Size: 4.75 inches long. Excellent condition and weight.   « Less

A Victorian sterling silver coffee pot by the Whiting Manufacturing Co., decorated with repousse floral work, and with an 1897 presentation under the base. #3291B.  More »

A Victorian sterling silver coffee pot by the Whiting Manufacturing Co., decorated with repousse floral work, and with an 1897 presentation under the base. #3291B. Monogrammed in script with owner's initials. Size: 9" high x 10" across handle x 5.5" diameter. Very good condition, with a slight bend to the finial.   « Less

Rare dancing Harlequin candle snuffer cast in sterling silver, London, 1894-95, maker's mark 'M.F.' The harlequin figure is holding a pair of snake form rings above his  More »

Rare dancing Harlequin candle snuffer cast in sterling silver, London, 1894-95, maker's mark 'M.F.' The harlequin figure is holding a pair of snake form rings above his head. Harlequin sugar tongs or nips are uncommon, however, the harlequin candle snuffers are extremely scarce. They are distinguished from the sugar nips by the fact that the leaf grips are flat and set slightly at an angle to properly extinguish the flame of a candle. This example is struck with a set of hallmarks on each grip. Condition is excellent with no damage or repairs. Size: 4.5" tall x 2.25" wide; 1.5 troy ounces.   « Less

"One step closer and I ring for the servants!" In flawless and unrepaired condition, this fine silver item recalls another era, with afternoon tea a given and  More »

"One step closer and I ring for the servants!" In flawless and unrepaired condition, this fine silver item recalls another era, with afternoon tea a given and dinner clothes in the evening a necessity. It bears the hallmark of The Thomae Company and reflects the quality that company produces. American, 1920's. Approximately 1-1/2 inches to the top of its ivory button and 2-1/8 inches in diameter.   « Less

Perhaps a paten cover, this finely wrought dish was a scalloped border of rays and pearls. The marks indicate its provenance and age: Guatemala, probably Cuidad Real, first  More »

Perhaps a paten cover, this finely wrought dish was a scalloped border of rays and pearls. The marks indicate its provenance and age: Guatemala, probably Cuidad Real, first half of the Eighteenth Century. Diameter approximately 4-3/4 inches.   « Less