A finely detailed set of sterling sugar tongs or claws by Gorham. It is the 1870 Eglantine pattern, for which the relief work was cast for show on both sides of the silver. You can see that the top blossom on the outside is a different one from the blossom on the inside. Unlike repousse, one side is not the reverse of the other. Each side is worked as a new picture which looks at the stem from a different angle. See the 3rd picture which roughly positions both sides. An example of American ...click for details
Fine Georgian sterling silver armorial salver, London 1749 hallmark and sign of William Hunt. Classic shell decorations with rose scrolls and ornate feet. Fun heraldic armorial with motto "id sidare tollit".
11.5" diamter and 1.5" high. Very good condition with no creases or dings. Heavy Georgian gauge can polish to mirror finish.
A fine English Georgian sterling fish slice, fish lifter or fish knife dated 1821. The sterling blade is reticulated in the shape of fish bones, very meticulously worked. It has London marks, lion, crowned leopard, date code for 1821 (last year of crowned leopard) and makers mark William Eley and Willian Fern. The armorial is that of a fun lion's head and the letter "B" is below. (Would appreciate email if anyone knows the armorial.)
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How about a fancy antique Gorham serving scoop for a holiday gift? This 1900 pattern is called Cromwell and has a very fancy design in the back as well as the front (see pic). Old lion-anchor-"G" mark on the back. Monogram can be interpreted many ways.
8.8" long no dings creases or breaks very good condition. Nice weight in the hand.
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The Wallace 1907 Meadow Rose is one of their most popular patterns, and it is indeed very pretty. We have here a pair of 8 inche serving spoons or table spoons in good condition. Monogram "Hudson" in fancy script. Maker's mark for R Wallace & Sons with the fun stag.
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A nice big Gorham sterling cake, ice cream or pudding server in the elaborate 1893 Luxemburg pattern. Gorham marks. There is a very scrolly monogram which can be read many ways. This shape is pretty hard to find. Serves a generous portion.
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 Tiffany turn of the century sterling tea set with ornate repousse design. There are 3 pieces: teapot (coffee pot) creamer & lidded sugar. Ivory or bone separators on the handles. Outstanding elegant design from this art nouveau period. Crisp pretty floral pattern with great detail. Wonderful finials and fun paw feet. See close-ups. Over 100 years old nice weight in the hand. Old Tiffany marks as shown... This was a silver wedding anniversary set dated 1876-1901 as you can see from ...click for details
A beautiful English sterling serving (table) spoon from the period of George III (1760-1820). This is an early example of repousse, and the silver is heavy gauge. You can see in the close-up that stipple and chasing were added over the punched up repousse designs. Lots of fine detail. Plenty of deep chase work on the handle as well.
London sterling hallmark for the years 1807-8. The maker's mark is for Ri ...click for details
