Chinese export porcelain plates decorated for the English market. Qianlong period. 18th century. The wavy edged rim is bordered with garlands of summer flowers, surrounding  More »

Chinese export porcelain plates decorated for the English market. Qianlong period. 18th century. The wavy edged rim is bordered with garlands of summer flowers, surrounding a central reserve with a hand-painted floral bouquet, all trimmed with fine bands of gilding. The body of the porcelain is thinly potted and the white glaze ground is distinctly tinged with blue, with an unglazed foot ring. Condition is very good, with some minor glaze fritting and roughness to the rims, but with little wear to the painted floral decoration and gilding. Size: 9.25" diameter.   « Less

Georgian Old English soup ladle by Hester Bateman, London, 1789, in sterling silver. This ladle has a round bowl and is engraved in a feathered script on the handle with the  More »

Georgian Old English soup ladle by Hester Bateman, London, 1789, in sterling silver. This ladle has a round bowl and is engraved in a feathered script on the handle with the initials 'REA' of the original owner. On the reverse of the handle is struck a full set of English assay marks, together with the 'HB' of Hester Bateman. Size: 14" length. Weight: 6.36 ozt. Condition: excellent with no repairs, only a couple of minor bruises in the bowl, which are consistent with its age and do not detract from the beauty of this fine specimen. Hester Bateman is considered to be England's most noteworthy female silversmith.   « Less

Laconia, NH coin silver serving spoon by R. Gove with shell shaped fluted bowl, monograms, c.1850s-60s, 8" length. Excellent condition. An unusual form and maker.

Laconia, NH coin silver serving spoon by R. Gove with shell shaped fluted bowl, monograms, c.1850s-60s, 8" length. Excellent condition. An unusual form and maker.   « Less

Coin silver sugar spoon by J.A. Horne, Dover, NH with fluted shell bowl, c.1850, bright-cut decoration to handle with engraved initial 'W' in a cartouche. Size:  More »

Coin silver sugar spoon by J.A. Horne, Dover, NH with fluted shell bowl, c.1850, bright-cut decoration to handle with engraved initial 'W' in a cartouche. Size: 6.25" length. Excellent condition.   « Less

Pairpoint centerpiece in silverplate with cut crystal vase, fashioned in a classical style with female masks and garlands, and supported on paw feet. The removable crystal  More »

Pairpoint centerpiece in silverplate with cut crystal vase, fashioned in a classical style with female masks and garlands, and supported on paw feet. The removable crystal vase is decorated with diamond cut motifs and has a star in the base. Circa 1890-1915. Condition: Two small chips to the crystal (one on top rim; one on underside of base). Marked on the underside with Pairpoint stamps and the number C1536. Size: 7" x 7" x 16.25" ht.   « Less

English George III rectangular tea caddy in satinwood veneer. Circa 1790. The front and lid are adorned with oval fan paterae inlaid with harewood and the edges have  More »

English George III rectangular tea caddy in satinwood veneer. Circa 1790. The front and lid are adorned with oval fan paterae inlaid with harewood and the edges have ebonized stringing. Lenticular bone keyhole escutcheon. The interior dividers have been removed and the box is lined with red velvet. Original hinges and lock. Condition: very good overall with some fine hairlines in the veneer and with two areas of minor damage to the ebonized stringing at the two front corners of the lid. Dimensions: 7.5" x 4.25" x 4.5" high. Tea was a valuable commodity in the 18th century, so it was kept in a locked container with its access controlled by the lady of the house.   « Less

Arthur B. Wilder (American, 1857-1949), original pastel on paper of a Vermont farm with pond. Signed lower right with date of 1941. Size: 11" x 14". Excellent condition.  More »

Arthur B. Wilder (American, 1857-1949), original pastel on paper of a Vermont farm with pond. Signed lower right with date of 1941. Size: 11" x 14". Excellent condition. Arthur Wilder was a native of Vermont, and he developed an interest in drawing at an early age. He enrolled at the prestigious Art Students League in New York City and studied with such noted American painters as Thomas Dewing, Charles Yardley Turner and William Sartain. He also studied portraiture and figure painting with Thomas Eakins and took lessons with the tonalist Dwight Tryon. In 1897 Wilder became the manager of the Woodstock Inn, Woodstock, VT, a position that he held until his retirement in 1935. Wilder's paintings were hung on the walls of the Inn and also at the Boston Watercolor Society. Most of his paintings were of the hills and pastures in and around his beloved Woodstock. This is one of several works by Arthur Wilder that we have available for sale which have descended through the estate of his granddaughter.   « Less

A cased pair of repousse decorated napkin rings fashioned in sterling silver by the famous late 19th century manufacturer, Henry Holland, London, 1899-1900. This pair of  More »

A cased pair of repousse decorated napkin rings fashioned in sterling silver by the famous late 19th century manufacturer, Henry Holland, London, 1899-1900. This pair of napkin rings are of heavy weight and are decorated all over with crisp repousse work of scrolling foliage, and each is engraved with the original owner's initials in a circular cartouche, 'JHP' and 'JP'. They are offered in their original black leather covered wooden case with hinged domed cover and red velvet and silk fitted interior. Some minor damage to one end of the case. Napkin rings are in pristine condition and fully hallmarked, including the maker's mark of Thomas, Walter and Henry Holland. Size: 1 3/8" wide x 1 3/4" diameter.   « Less

A presentation copy, from Ulysses S. Grant's personal library, of the "Proceedings of the Bunker Hill Monument Association, June 17, 1874," which was presented  More »

A presentation copy, from Ulysses S. Grant's personal library, of the "Proceedings of the Bunker Hill Monument Association, June 17, 1874," which was presented in 1874 by the Bunker Hill Monument Association to Grant as President of the United States. Boston, 1874. 71 pages, in a dark brown full leather binding with tooled, gilded title, a.e.g., marbleized endpapers. Size: 9.25"x 6". Fine condition, some fading and rubbing to spine. Presentation fly leaf. This is one of several texts from Grant's personal library that we are currently offering for sale.   « Less

Historical Staffordshire dark blue covered sugar bowl with transfer of Washington at Mount Vernon. Unmarked, early 19th century. Condition: light staining to interior of  More »

Historical Staffordshire dark blue covered sugar bowl with transfer of Washington at Mount Vernon. Unmarked, early 19th century. Condition: light staining to interior of bowl and some minor glaze roughness; professional restoration to cover, not visible from exterior but showing under black light and with some color variation to the inside of the cover (see photo). Size: 6.5 inches long x 4 inches deep x 5.75 inches high.   « Less