A beautiful sterling oyster serving spoon in the very desirable Lily pattern (Terry Hagan book p. 77). The pattern was introduced by Whiting a division of Gorham in 1902. Also the server has an unusual scalloped bowl. This one has a crisp Gorham mark see pic. No monogram. Quite hefty in the hand.
9.2" long about 5 oz. No dings scratches or cracks. A fine antique server in a popular pattern and outstanding c ...click for details
A very lovely Russian silver napkin ring from 1930. This is relatively early in the Soviet era although the Stalin pograms had already began. This one was beautifully made in the old silversmith tradition with high quality and heavy gauge 84 silver on a mat finish. The botanical theme hand chasing runs graceful and free so similar to American art nouveau silver decorations of 30 years earlier.
A fine 800 solid silver tray of a most useful size in a continental style quite reminiscent of the Chippendale pattern. Continental marks as shown I believe these are German.
About 18" by 12". Very good condition with no dents or creases. And 800 silver doesn't tarnish quite as much as silver and just as bright.
A fine old Wallace sterling pierced serving spoon (veggie server) in the Grand Baroque pattern. About 9" long, nice weight in the hand. No monogram and very good condition with light civilized usage.
A fun Dutch silver (800 to sterling) reticulated serving spoon of unusual shape and wonderful figural decorations. At the top is the goddess Diana with her bow and a hound. Beneath that are 2 medallions of cupid or putti. They flank a lower head. Finally another cupid inside the bowl and straddling a lion or dog. The silversmith was busy! Continental marks as shown a lion facing right and old fancy Gothic letter code "B" for 1886. This lion is the Dutch silver standard hallmark, ...click for details
