A fine and antique sterling silver potatoe fork in the beaded shell pattern known as Newport Shell(1910). Lion mark of Frank Smith of Towle. Quite unusual and practical shape.
A fine Gorham 5 piece sterling tea set with repousse plum blossoms. Set includes teapot, hot water, cream, sugar and waste bowl. Both teapot & hot water pot are 1 1/4 pint capacity. Both have ivory or bone insulators on the handles. Nice detail with the repousse standing out deep in relief (see detail pic of inside). Monogram in fancy script as shown can be variously interpreted. Small lion-anchor-G Gorham mark on each piece along with hand scribed numbers as well as the retailer name.
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A lovely Dominick & Half Blossom pattern cream or gravy ladle. This is antique American silver in a popular 1905 pattern. No monogram, detailed & crisp flowers and a wonderful lobe or petal shape to the bowl. Marked as shown.
7.3" long nice patina. Very good condition no dings. Came from an estate with fine silver.
This is an unusual shape vegetable server (forked spoon) in the 1828 Reed & Barton Oxford pattern. Hallmark mark as shown. This is a hefty antique spoon, no light weight. No monogram. 8.5 inches long. No creases or dings. VEry good condition, great patina. Nice unusual sterling serving spoon.
A fun and robust 19th century American coin Silver pitcher by Jones Ball & Co. of Boston. Nice strong gadroon around the top rim. Wonderful "armorial" of 3 stags in a cartouche on one side, initials "W A G 1853" on the other. Maker's mark reads "Jones Ball & Co." "Boston" & "Pure Coin Silver". Jones Ball & Poor is listed in the Wyler book on old silver p. 298. Said to be active ca. 1840. Whether Poor joined before or after i ...click for details
A lovely antique gold dore bronze bowl by Tiffany Studios in that wonderful glittering finish. The dore finish throws light in many different directions. Pic of the back appears lighter due to the way the flash reflects. This is the deep bowl in a random pattern #1708. Mark of Tiffany Studios New York. Speaks for itself.
About 9"" diameter. Very good condition original patina. ...click for details
A striking 1839 London sterling teapot with ivory separators by Charles Fox, member of an important 19th century London goldsmith family. This is one of those graceful low bulbous designs with a very pronounced handle and spout which seems to soar, very stable. Nice floral & vine design. Good detail of design on the under side of the spout as well. Finial on the hinged top is attached by a wing nut. Full London marks on the bottom, date code (fancy "D") for 1839 (2nd year of Queen ...click for details
A lovely repousse sterling marrow scoop with an elaborate pattern of roses, patented 1902. The mark is that of Blackington Company. Towle purchases many of the dies when the company went under.
About 6.8" long, fine condition with no damage. Fancy script "S" monogram.
Fine pair of antique 19th century sheffield silver 3 light candlelabra with Glasgow marks as shown. I believe Scottish lion marks are along the pedestal side. Silver a little worn from age and the warm copper shows through along the ridges. Good detail in the art nouveau design.
About 12" wide and 7" highest. Very good condition. Felt pad on bottom. No bends or dents. Heavy.
This is a fun antique Chinese export silver war junk on a beautifully carved and fitted stand. The typical junk sails are textured in silver to resemble the real thing. The stiff sailors are dressed in the fancy uniforms of the 19th century Ch'ing (Qing) troops. There are cannons mounted on the bridge which is aft and very high normal for Chinese junks. Really detailed pair of anchors hanging off the bow. The rudder moves as do the penants. And the stand is just great, lots of detail i ...click for details
