Art Deco International Sterling 1925 Minuet Vegetable Large Bowl in 925 Sterling

An impressive center bowl designed by William B. Durgin Co. Magnificent very rare piece, created in the United States by the silversmiths and silverware makers William B. Durgin Co, back in the turn of the 19th century, circa 1900. This fabulous center vase bowl was crafted with Edwardian neoclassical patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. The vase stand in a rounded pedestal foot and suited with a pair of elaborated handles with multiples garlands and tassels. The upper border is adorned with four groups of organic motifs of flowers chiseled in low and high relief and a fine bright cut decoration along the rim. The design of this piece is extremely interesting as it brings together various artistic movements such as the Art Nouveau, the Edwardian, the Neoclassical with a hint of neo-Gothic details and the Greek Revival. Has a total weight of 972 Grams and a measurements of 389 mm by 375 mm by 120 mm (12.16 x 14.75 x 4.75 Inches). Stamped with the maker's mark cartouche with a D associated to William B. Durgin Co, the model number and signed, "D STERLING 930C". NutmegGraters.Com ~ American Sterling Nutmeg Grater By Durgin William B. Durgin Co. (1853 - 1924) was a noted American sterling silver manufacturer based in Concord, New Hampshire, and one of the largest flatware and hollowware manufacturers in the United States. Over the period between the 1905-1924 it was merged into the Gorham Manufacturing Company. The company was founded by the silversmith William Butler Durgin (July 29, 1833 - May 6, 1905). Durgin was born in Campton, New Hampshire, and from 1849-1853 apprenticed to Boston silversmith Newell Harding. In the 1840s Durgin moved back to Concord, where he opened a small shop making spoons opposite the Free Bridge Road. He incorporated as William B. Durgin Company in 1853, in 1854 added the manufacture of silverware, and in 1866 established a large brick factory on School Street. In 1905, after the death of both Durgin and his son, George F. Durgin, the company was acquired by Gorham through a long process that culminated with an official purchase in 1924. Production was moved to Providence, Rhode Island, in 1931. The company made the Davis Cup, the silver service for the battleship USS New Hampshire, and medals for St. Paul's School. Its Fairfax flatware...

Classic round tray designed by Gorham. Beautiful vintage American piece from Gorham Company. A large Gadroon model round tray crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver, back in t...

A four-legged dish designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful antique Edwardian four-legged open dish for nuts, created in 1901 at Tiffany & Co. in New York city. It was carefully crafted in solid sterling silver .925/.999 under the directory period of Charles T. Cook (1902-1907). This lovely elongated nuts dish is the model 15602 designed with plain patterns and decorated with a floriated border. It rests in four legs. As with all Tiffany pieces, the quality and design are beyond compared. Exceptional and rare example of Tiffany's finest work. Country: New York City, United States. Period: Edwardian, 1901. Designer: Period C, for Charles T. Cook. Model pattern: 15602. Amount produced: 45 Pieces, this 6/45. Weight: 186.95 Grams, (119.85 Dwt) or 6 troy ounces. Measurements: 83 mm by 121 mm by 178 mm (3.25 x 4.75 x 7 inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the model numbers and the order numbers, the "C" for the period of Charles T. Cook, and signed in full as follows, "TIFFANY & CO. 15602 MAKERS 4371 STERLING SILVER .925-...1000 C.". Tiffany Hallmarking Tiffany silver holloware and flatware is generally marked Tiffany & Co and generally includes date letters indicating the period it was made. Flatware also usually includes a pattern number. The first date letter "M (old English) used by Tiffany’s represented Edward C. Moore, who was the head of tiffany's silver operations until 1891. after his death, the date letters were based on the initial of the current tiffany president; 1891-...1902 Charles L. Tiffany (T), 1902- ..1907 Charles T. Cook (C), 1907-...1947 John C. Moore (M), 1947-...1955 Louis De Bian Moore (B), 1955-ca. William T. Lusk 1965(L). The Tiffany dynasty Was founded in 1837 at 259 Broadway in New York City by Charles Louis Tiffany and partner John B. Young. It began not as a jewelry & silver emporium...

An art nouveau centerpiece designed by Towle & Co. Beautiful highly elaborated piece, created in the United States by the silversmiths makers Towle & Company back in the end of th...

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Vintage Community Plate 6987 Small Oval Silver Plated Nut Dish Bowl. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 7" W x 4.25" D.

The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous Rococo Spaulding Sterling Silver Compote Bowl. Bowl is comprised with a Large Fluted Rim...