This is a nice solid brandy warmer, or sauce boat with a wooden handle. Made by S. Kirk & Son, the lines are classic, with the simplicity characteristic of understated  More »

This is a nice solid brandy warmer, or sauce boat with a wooden handle. Made by S. Kirk & Son, the lines are classic, with the simplicity characteristic of understated elegance. Condition is excellent, with barely noticeable signs of use. The weight is a hefty 5.1 troy ounces. Length is 8 1/8" and diameter 4 1/8". Marked S. Kirk & Son, sterling, number 53 and Shreve Crump & Low.   « Less

This set of 8 skewers, likely for fish, are from two different eras. Four bear the hallmarks for the French Provinces for the years 1819-1838. Four the Minerve 1st titre. the  More »

This set of 8 skewers, likely for fish, are from two different eras. Four bear the hallmarks for the French Provinces for the years 1819-1838. Four the Minerve 1st titre. the guarantees are for .950 parts silver; very high quality sterling. Each skewers bears the monogram "AM". They are different lengths: ranging from 11" to 9.25". Combined weight is 95 grams. Condition is very good. One of the 1838-plus skewers has a nick near the point. Two are very slightly bent near the ring handles. Wonderful, very collectible sterling utensils.   « Less

Fabulous Louis XV decoration on this assembled set of 6 table forks, 6 table spoons and six table knives. L'esprit rocaille is abundantly celebrated in this lush and richly  More »

Fabulous Louis XV decoration on this assembled set of 6 table forks, 6 table spoons and six table knives. L'esprit rocaille is abundantly celebrated in this lush and richly conceived design. The spoons and forks are the identical pattern, made by different smiths. This is fairly common, to have more than one silversmith working on an order. The spoons and forks have the same monogram, so they were part of an original set. The knives are made by yet another smith; although in this case there are no monograms and I felt the patterns complimented each other so well, it made sense to offer them together. The three different grand silversmiths are all in the celestial ranks of most favored makers: the spoons made by Jean Grandvigne, the forks by Gaston Bardies and the knives by Ravinet d'Enfert. When one considers how many thousands of French silver smiths there have been over the past two centuries, then one can far better appreciate just how competitive the market is. And how much of a triumph it is indeed to make the top tier in the field, as all three of these smiths have. Indeed, both Grandvigne and Bardies were Tetard successors. So, this is a charming little set, all assembled in a nice box with room for six teaspoons. A great set to start with, or to use for more intimate settings.   « Less

This is a massive sterling silver service tray made by Henry Fils for the renowned House of Boin-Taburet a Paris. Styling is elegant and classic: the formed oval body edged  More »

This is a massive sterling silver service tray made by Henry Fils for the renowned House of Boin-Taburet a Paris. Styling is elegant and classic: the formed oval body edged with strapping. Condition is very good. Light signs of use only to report on this marvelous platter. It is fully marked and made of the high quality sterling that French sterling is famous for: .950/1000. The simplicity of the platter recommends it as it will blend seamlessly into your existing fine silver service. And you can have it in plenty of time for the many festive occasions you will host this holiday season.   « Less

I love old silver! Especially when it's from the 18th Century. So hard to find silver earlier than 1800, and these salts are nicely preserved. They have gadrooned edges and  More »

I love old silver! Especially when it's from the 18th Century. So hard to find silver earlier than 1800, and these salts are nicely preserved. They have gadrooned edges and three hoofed feet. The marks are rubbed; but the date mark, the city mark and the lion passant are quite discernable. On the bottoms there is an inscription: A present from Mrs. Fraser. Dimensions: 3" wide by 1 1/2" tall. Condition: very good! Some heavy tarnish inside and a couple of very minor dings on the bottom. There is wear from rubbing on the edges and the marks.   « Less

Great a la Russe pattern by Henri Gabert, active Paris 1882. There are eleven spoons, one missing alas, in the original fitted box. The pattern is especially nice; quite  More »

Great a la Russe pattern by Henri Gabert, active Paris 1882. There are eleven spoons, one missing alas, in the original fitted box. The pattern is especially nice; quite intricate with a decided Renaissance flavor. The spoons have gilt bowls, both sides. The handle stems boast a criss cross design with floral decorations inside each center. The tips are decorated with stiff leafs, acanthus and a fer de lance type confection with a fine textured ground. Truly a well wrought highly decorative set! Condition is good. There is some gilt loss to one of the spoons. The box, swathed in a luxurious red silk satin interior, has warped a bit through the years. But it is quite functional. Also listing a set of ice cream servers, a la Russe, by Gabert this week. Different pattern; but perhaps close enough that you might not want to miss them. Dimensions: The spoons are 5.5" long, 1" at the widest and the total silver weight is 155 grams. Marks: maker's punch for Henri Gabert and .800 silver guarantee.   « Less

Inspired by the vase de Medicis, and brought to fruition by revered master smith D. Garreau (Paris 1817-1823), a SUPERB covered sterling silver confiturier or sugar. The body  More »

Inspired by the vase de Medicis, and brought to fruition by revered master smith D. Garreau (Paris 1817-1823), a SUPERB covered sterling silver confiturier or sugar. The body is decorated with large palmettos between sumptuous borders. The upper border has a gadrooned ledge atop a pierced silver section; the lower a stiff leaf ledge atop another pierced silver section 'neath which a charming series of thick silver wire loops. The handles festooned with acanthus leafs, pearls and perched kissing birds! The stem flares to a circular bottom edged with a stiff leaf border, resting upon a heavy square base with four spherical feet. The sleek cover, with finely gadrooned edge, boasts a fine berry finial surrounded by charming leafs on stems. The cobalt glass liner adds a color backdrop to further emphasize the exquisite silver work. Withal, a fine and rare confection nearing 200 years of fine aging. Condition is very good. There is a small chip on the edge of the cobalt liner. Also, there are a few small hairline depressions on the cover. This is doubtless due to careless efforts to remove the cover, which fits so perfectly, that the result of a hasty lift is a bump against a handle. Dimensions: the overall height is 10" tall. The body is 8.75" tall, 7 3/8" wide and 4.75" diameter at the widest. The base is 5" from foot to foot diagonally. Weight is 375 grams. The cobalt liner is 4.75" long, 4.25" diameter a the widest. The lid is 2.75" tall, 4.5" diameter and weighs 120 grams. That is combined .950 silver weight of 495 grams! Marks: all silver parts marked with the Vieillard 1st titre (the French .950 sterling guarantee used between 1819-1838), the maker's punch for D. Garreau. In addition we find the Paris city mark and the silversmith's association mark.   « Less

Generous proportions and very good to excellent condition describe this elegant antique French sterling silver tea pot. The body and lid are partially fluted, the handle with  More »

Generous proportions and very good to excellent condition describe this elegant antique French sterling silver tea pot. The body and lid are partially fluted, the handle with floral mounts is ebony, there is a cross ribbon band center body and a wonderful floral finial tops it off! The spout attaches to the body with a fetchingly chased acanthus leaf. Withal a charming piece. Condition, as stated, very good to excellent. A minor sign of use here and there; a small depression to one side of the spout, a scratch on the spout. Fully hallmarked. This pot is highest quality French sterling: 950/1000 parts silver. Please see photographs for dimensions and marks.   « Less

Lebkuecher & Co of Newark, New jersey manufactured good quality sterling silver between 1896 and 1909. Offered here is a very generous indeed sauce boat. The lines are  More »

Lebkuecher & Co of Newark, New jersey manufactured good quality sterling silver between 1896 and 1909. Offered here is a very generous indeed sauce boat. The lines are classic, clean, elegant; perfect for blending in with other service sets. Condition is superb! Some minor surface marks, including one dark spot that could use a concerted polishing effort. No dents, dings, deformations. Handle is sturdily attached to the sterling body. Marks: the Lebkuecher maker mark, sterling and #12. Dimensions: nearly 5" in diameter! 8 1/2"om spout to handle tip, and 2 1/2" high; weight 4 troy ounces.   « Less

Fabulous 'Fer de Lance' pattern on these .950 sterling open salt cellars and spoons. Magnificently wrought by renowned silversmith Louis Coignet, these hand patterned pieces  More »

Fabulous 'Fer de Lance' pattern on these .950 sterling open salt cellars and spoons. Magnificently wrought by renowned silversmith Louis Coignet, these hand patterned pieces are in excellent condition. The spoon bowls and interior of the silver cellars are generously washed with gold. The crystal liners are in perfect condition. And this set comes with the original fitted presentation box, itself in fine condition. No monograms appear on any of the pieces. A perfect gift, or sumptuous indulgence for the collector of fine antique sterling.   « Less