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Place of Origin: North American
Sterling Christmas Bell Ornament
By Kirk-Stieff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver Christmas ornament by the Kirk-Stieff Silver Company of Baltimore, Maryland. The most iconic sound of the holiday season is that of church bells ringing and welcoming in this auspicious time of year. A large ribbon crowns the bell that’s adorned with flowers. It’s festive and reminiscent of times gone by. The great American poet, Henry Wadsworth...
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2010s North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Hawkes Crystal and Sterling Vases
By Hawkes and Son Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Presenting a pair of Hawkes vases; crystal with sterling silver bases. The crystal is in the "diamond cut" pattern with slight curves alon...
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1940s Vintage North American Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Platter
By George Shiebler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver platter by George Shiebler Co. exemplifies the highly sculptural, organic aesthetics associated with the American Art Nouveau movement. Its form is an eleg...
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1880s Antique North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1950s Margot de Taxco Sterling Silver Spiral Necklace, Model 5357
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking 1950s sterling silver necklace designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico by the legendary Margot de Taxco (Margot Van Voorhies Carr). This sculptural piece features her ic...
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1950s Organic Modern Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

R. Wallace Sons Crystal Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker
By R. Wallace Sons Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Sterling Silver and cut Crystal Sugar Shaker, by R. Wallace & Sons of Wallingford, Connecticut, circa 1902. Wallace & Sons began sterling production in 1871. The crystal body is ...
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Early 20th Century International Style North American Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Arts Crafts Apple Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are proud to offer this sterling silver apple dish. Shaped like an apple with the stem and leaf; it was done in the Arts & Crafts period of the early twentieth century. Its simple design and use of nature for inspiration drew on the fledging Art Nouveau school of the late 19th century. Perfect for anyone's coffee table or especially apropos for the Jewish New Year, Rosh HaShanah...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1997 Lunt Sterling Silver Disney Christmas Ornament — Winnie the Pooh Piglet
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This delightful 1997 sterling silver ornament, created by Lunt Silversmiths in collaboration with Disney, brings the heartwarming charm of Winnie the Pooh and Piglet into a beautiful...
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1990s North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Reed Barton Sterling Silver “Christmas Star” Ornament – 1977
By Reed Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant sterling silver ornament, titled “Christmas Star,” was crafted by Reed Barton for the 1977 holiday season. Known for their impeccable silverwork and long-standing ...
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1970s Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set with Tray C.1930
By Carl Poul Petersen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Handmade and hammered sterling silver tea and coffee set with tray by the Master Silversmith Carl Poul Petersen of Montreal, Canada circa 1930. Fabulous quality blossom pattern set. ...
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1930s Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

King Cedric by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 8 Set 48 Pieces
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
King Cedric by Oneida sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 7/8" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 8 Teaspoons, 6 1/8" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 ...
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1940s Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Handled Candy Dish
Located in Riverdale, NY
Sterling handled candy dish with glass liner. Pierced scrollwork gallery and handle with ball feet, 1950s, USA. Excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
The accent is on form and symmetry in Royal Danish, which takes its influence from the traditional artistry of Scandinavia. Bold openwork reflects this modern interpretation, even on...
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1930s Vintage North American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Chinoiserie Silver Cocktail Spoons, Set of 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage set of 6 Asian designed long thin cocktail spoons. Original box included. Nice details on the charms motifs. Additional dimensions: -Box: 9.75"W x 4.5"D x 1"H
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1950s Chinoiserie Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver " Lilly of the Valley " Bon Bon Dish by Whiting Division
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Huntington, NY
Sterling Silver " Lilly of the Valley " Bon Bon Dish by Whiting Division Whiting had small production but produced exceptional handmade silverware in relatively small quantities. This Company's most important designer was Charles Osborne...
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Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling “John Coburn” Platter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are offering this sterling silver platter made by the Worden-Munnis Company of Boston, Massachusetts. It is a reproduction of a John Coburn piece from 1...
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1940s Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Estate Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, mixed set of four
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An assembled set of four vintage wide band Sterling Silver napkin rings, various makers, circa 1920s – 1930s. Wonderful examples: A six-sided ring is engraved with the initials ‘JAS...
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Early 20th Century American Classical North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Engraved Sterling Silver Flask
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Stunning Mid 19th Century Victorian sterling flask with floral motif and initials "THR." Sterling silver with engravings. Excellent patina. Period: Mid-19th century Origin: Continental Size: 5 1/2" Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Cowboy and western old...
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Mid-19th Century Antique North American Sterling Silver

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Silver

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Bowls, Set of 2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Offered here is a pair of Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bowls, crafted in a sleek Mid-Century Modern design. Each bowl measures approximately 7 inches in diameter by 2 inches tall, f...
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1950s Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Heavy Sterling Silver Two-Tier Centerpiece
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a kind of epergne but not for flowers, just fruit or small pastries. each of the tiers is dished and with a stylised scrolling acanthus border and stem with carrying handle. ...
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1950s Baroque Revival Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Silver

Set of 8 Reed Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Bowls
By Reed Barton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reed and Barton Classic bold and elaborate repousse' pattern with nicely scalloped edges / Made in USA, circa 1960s. Measures: diameter 3.5 inches, height 0.75 inches Set of 8 in sto...
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Mid-20th Century North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Baronial Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service, 144 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Baronial Old by Gorham circa 1897 sterling silver flatware set, 144 pieces with superb lion motif. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 3/...
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1890s Antique North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver 1923 Platter Tray in Art Deco Style
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver platter or tray, in pattern number 20183 from 1923 and in Art Deco style, with an elegant, geometric design. It measures 20'' in length by 15'' in width...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage North American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique International Sterling Silver Mounted Cut Glass Plate
By International Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Neoclassical style cake plate or serving dish. In sterling silver and cut glass. By the International Silver Company. Stylistically similar to International's 'Wedgwood' pat...
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20th Century Neoclassical North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of 10 Dominick Haff Sterling Silver Mazarin Salt Spoons or Dips
By Dominick Haff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 10 individual silver salt spoons. By Dominick & Haff. In sterling silver. In the Mazarin pattern. Each marked to the reverse of the handle. Simply a wonderful set ...
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20th Century Edwardian North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Sterling Silver Birthday Place Card Holders with Miniature Band Members
Located in valatie, NY
Set of 6 Sterling Silver Birthday Themed Place Card Holders with Miniature Band Members Playing Their Instruments. The Putti band members are playing assorted instruments including: ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Floral Sterling Silver Cake Server with D Monogram by Kirk Stieff
Located in New York, NY
This refined sterling silver cake server, crafted by the celebrated American silversmiths Kirk Stieff circa 1910, showcases an exquisite Art Nouveau design that reflects the naturali...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage S. Kirk Son. Baltimore Coin Silver Brite-Cut Sandwich Tongs
By The Stieff Co. 1, Kirk-Stieff, S. Kirk Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique silver sandwich tongs. By Samuel Kirk & Sons. In coin silver with brite-cut decoration. The tongs with one flat tip and one clawed tip for easily picking up...
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Late 19th Century Antique North American Sterling Silver

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Silver

Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Rondo by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 45 Pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9". Eight forks, 7 1/4". Eight salad forks, 6 3/4...
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1950s Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Birks, Antique Sterling Silver Serving Tray, Canada Montreal , Circa 1919
By Henry Birks
Located in Chatham, ON
Birks - Fine quality antique sterling silver serving tray - heavy weight with classic raised edge - engraved dedication and date i...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

A Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup by Ludwig Wolpert
By Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert
Located in New York, NY
A refined and beautifully balanced sterling silver Kiddush cup designed by the renowned modernist silversmith Ludwig Wolpert. The cup is composed of two clean, geometric cylindrical ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Delta Bowl in Sterling and Ebony by Donald Colflesh for Gorham, circa 1970
By Donald Colflesh, Gorham
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular "circa 1970 Delta Bowl" in sterling and ebony by Donald Colflesh for Gorham, circa 1960s. This rare piece is gorgeous and in very good vint...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Towle Sterling Silver Long Canterbury Olive Pickle Serving Fork 25g 9"
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 20th century 925/1000 sterling silver pickle fork by Towle Silversmiths in the Canterbury pattern. Beaded edge with scrolling foliate top and leaves between the two trident s...
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20th Century North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Gorham King George Sterling Silver Flat, Solid Handle Butter Spreaders
By Gorham
Located in valatie, NY
Set of 6 Gorham King George Sterling Silver Flat, Solid Handle Butter Spreaders. The Gorham "King George" pattern is a discontinued sterling silve...
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Mid-20th Century North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Mid 20th Century Solid Silver Dish by Tiffany Co., 1947-1956
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A mid 20th Century American solid silver dish, made and retailed by Tiffany Co. The design is completely plain, featuring a smooth, raised band around the outside rim. In the c...
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20th Century Other North American Sterling Silver

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Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Baby Cup and Napkin Holder Engraved "Robert Feb. 62"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage sterling silver baby cup engraved "Robert Feb. '62" by Roberts. Vintage silver napkin holder engraved "Robert" Nice patina on...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Mardi Jo Cohen Sterling Silver Delectable Fork and Scrumptious Serving Spoon
By Mardi-jo Cohen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed benchmade serving spoon and fork. By Mardi Jo Cohen. In sterling silver with a strong Memphis School and Pop Art design influence. The spoon's handle with an emboss...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Crystal Compote Footed Bowl T. G. Hawkes Co.
By T. G. Hawkes Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful crystal and sterling silver compote or footed bowl, by T. G. Hawkes & Co., circa early to mid-20th century, USA. Crystal bowl has cut diamond design and serrated edge wit...
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Early 20th Century North American Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Antique American Monogrammed Coin Silver Teaspoons by Joseph Shoemaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 antique American silver teaspoons. In coin silver. By Joseph Shoemaker, a American silversmith who was active in Philadelphia ca. 1793 - 1829. Each with oval bowl...
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Early 19th Century American Classical Antique North American Sterling Silver

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Silver

19th C. Estate Sterling Silver Bright Cut Napkin Rings, a pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful pair of Estate Sterling Silver barrel shaped napkin rings, American, circa 1890. Most likely presented as a wedding gift for ‘Anna and Johnny’, the names engraved insid...
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1890s American Classical Antique North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Spring Glory by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 48 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spring Glory by International sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. This pattern was introduced by International in the year 1942 and was designed by Lillian V.M. Helander, daughter of Swedish immigrants - a true pioneer woman...
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1940s Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver “Nativity” Christmas Ornament
By Oneida
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Just in time for Christmas, this sterling silver “Nativity” scene ornament will look lovely on your Christmas tree and become a family heirloom.
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1970s Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Schroth Jewelers American hand made sterling silver 925 and enamel octagonal box
Located in Braintree, GB
A handcrafted sterling silver 925 octagonal box, made in the USA circa 1950s, by renowned silversmith Wolfgang Karl Schroth and featuring enamel artwork by Daniel Sigal. The hinged l...
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1950s Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Serving Spoon - “Westover”
By International Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant 9-inch sterling silver serving spoon was crafted by International Silver in the classic “Westover” pattern, first introduced in 1913. The design reflects early 20th-cent...
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1910s Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver "Valentine" Heart Jewel Box
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage rare sterling silver heart shape Valentine jewel box dates from the early 20th century. The sterling jewel box is beautifully chased with an overall motif of detailed sc...
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1920s Art Nouveau Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Porcelain and Pure Silver Fish Shakers by Emilia Castillo, Mexico, 1998
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming pair of porcelain and pure silver salt and pepper shakers designed and handmade by Emilia Castillo, Mexico, in 1998. Each piece is sculpted in the form of a stylized fish, b...
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1990s Modern North American Sterling Silver

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Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Figural 8 Piece Belt by William B. Kerr Silver Company
By William B. Kerr Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau Sterling Figural 8 Piece Belt by William B. Kerr Silver Company USA, circa 1890s This Art Nouveau sterling silver belt by the esteemed William B. Kerr Silver Company st...
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Midcentury Freeform Sterling Silver Bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes
By Juvento Lopez Reyes
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular midcentury freeform sterling silver bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes, circa 1960s. This rare piece is gorgeous and in very good vintage condition. Signed with impressed manufa...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Sterling Silver Mug/Cup by The Whiting Mfg. Co.
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical, sterling silver mug/cup, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1880's, Whiting Mfg. Co. - maker. Measures almost 4 inches high x 4 1/2 inches wide fr...
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1880s Neoclassical Antique North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Gold

Mechanics Sterling Co. Preserve Spoon in the Eugenie Pattern Late 19th c
By Watson Silver
Located in valatie, NY
Mechanics Sterling Co. Preserve Spoon in the Eugenie Pattern Late 19th c. Mechanics Sterling Co., a subsidiary of the American company Watson & Newell Co. Attleboro, MA. It began in ...
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Late 19th Century Antique North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Baronial by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8 Service 40 Pcs Place
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Baronial by Gorham, circa 1973, sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. The handles of the forks and spoons are pierced. This set includes: 8 Place Knives, 9 1/8" 8 Place Forks...
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1890s Antique North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Versailles Putti Pattern Patè Butter Spreaders, Set/12
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of twelve sterling silver butter or patè spreaders, in the ‘Versailles’ pattern from the Gorham Manufacturing Co. Providence Rhode Island, circa 1888. Designed by Antone Hel...
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Late 19th Century American Classical Antique North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Floral Decorated Bowl, C.1900
By Gorham
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gorham large Art Nouveau sterling silver Floral decorated bowl C.1900. The deep bowl of round scalloped form beautifully embossed and chased with overlap...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Grande Renaissance Reed Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 79 pcs
By Reed Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Grande Renaissance by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set - 79 pieces. This set includes: 12 Regular Knives, 9" 12 Regular Forks, 7 3/8" 1...
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1960s Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Samuel Kirk 1850 Repousse Silver Pitcher engraved to Patriot Soldier of 1812 War
By Kirk Son
Located in Glenford, NY
Samuel Kirk Large Silver Water Pitcher circa 1850 with inscribed dedication: "A Nation's Bounty to Jacob Albert one the patriot Soldiers in the war of 1812. Company Independent Blues...
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19th Century American Classical Antique North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Unusual Sterling and Enamel Art Deco Candlesticks
By International Sterling
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual pair of elegant International sterling candlesticks which have cement filled shafts for stability. The bases are enameled with red and evergreen enamel designs with garlands ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

English Other Silver in the Irwin Untermeyer Collection by Yvonne Hackenbroch
Located in valatie, NY
English & Other Silver in the Irwin Untermeyer Collection by Yvonne Hackenbroch. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1963. This book is limited to English silver from the middle of the sixteenth to the end of the eighteenth centuries, together with a very few objects of silver from other countries. It is a collection which, with some exceptions, was formed at a time when early English silver...
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1960s Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Paper

Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Scallop Seashell Design by Caldwell, Pair
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made pair of Sterling Silver salt and pepper shakers with scallop seashell design by iconic American jeweler and silversmith J.E. Caldwell & Co, circa 20th centu...
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20th Century North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver 160-Piece Moulton Flatware Set Jensen Style
By Georg Jensen, Old Newbury Crafters
Located in New York, NY
Old Newbury Crafters sterling silver 160-piece flatware set in the Moulton pattern, beautifully and subtly hand-hammered, with heavy gage, in a style and quality similar to that of Georg Jensen, from the 20th century, consisting of: 24 dinner knives measuring 9 3/4'' in length 12 flat butter spreaders measuring 5 3/4'' in length 24 teaspoons measuring 6 1/8'' in length 12 tablespoons measuring 9 1/8'' in length 12 demitasse spoons measuring 4 3/4'' in length 24 oval soup spoons measuring 7 1/4'' in length 12 bouillon spoons measuring 6'' in length 12 cream soup spoons measuring 6 5/8'' in length 12 dinner forks measuring 8'' in length 12 salad forks measuring 7'' in length a cream ladle measuring 7 3/8'' in length a tomato server measuring 7'' in length a pair of tongs measuring 4 1/4'' in length a stuffing spoon measuring 9'' in length Each piece bears hallmarks as shown. Total approximate silver weight is 201 troy ounces, including 1 troy ounce per knife. This set is sold with its original flannel and in its storage chest. Old Newbury Crafters is a celebrated American silversmith, known for creating high-quality, entirely handmade flatware. Old Newbury Crafters began business in 1915 as a partnership between "spoonman" Elmer Senior and "polisher" Albert MacBurnie. Both men had worked at the Frank Smith Silver Company in Gardner, Massachusetts. After leaving there, MacBurnie went to work for Towle Silversmiths. When MacBurnie left Towle, he went to work full time at Old Newbury Crafters. In 1921, at the Art Institute of Chicago, at the Applied Arts Exhibition, the prize for original design in silverware was given to Old Newbury Crafters. In 1934, at the New York Society of Craftsmen, their work was exhibited at a show illustrating contemporary trends in American craft work. After many generations, Old Newbury Crafters is still active to this day. Their unique, extremely limited production is characterized by renowned hand-wrought (hand hammered) patterns. The process begins with a single bar of sterling silver. There is no stamping or cutting out of the sterling - the piece is forged with a five pound hammer on the polished surface of an anvil. As it is forged the silver hardens and must be heated by the Silversmith to soften it. It is fired to a glowing red and plunged into cold water. The hammering doesn't end when the piece is forged to shape; it is rehammered with a lighter planishing hammer to smooth out the heavy forging marks, leaving a subtle hammered texture. The hand-forged sterling silver flatware...
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20th Century North American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Antique 19c A B Vancott NYC American Sheaf of Wheat Coin Silver Sugar Tongs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of 19th century American silver sugar tongs. In coin silver. By A. B. Vancott of NYC, New York (later of Milwaukee, Wisconsin). With an embossed Sheaf of Wheat decorat...
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Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique North American Sterling Silver

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Silver

Gorham Silversmiths “Mount Vernon Dove” Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American Heritage Society Edition This elegant sterling silver ornament, titled “Mount Vernon Dove,” was produced in 1972 by Gorham Silversmiths for the American Heritage Society....
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1970s Vintage North American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver