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Period: 19th Century
Antique Whiting Repoussé Sterling Silver Glove Stretcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian glove stretcher. In sterling silver with repoussé handles. By Whiting and patent dated June 1875. Simply an amazi...
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Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Solid Silver William IV London, c1825 Repousse Teapot by Ebenezer Cook
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This magnificent Antique English Sterling Silver Teapot is embossed in intricate floral motif, lavishly decorated with deep repoussé work – an extraordinary technique that requires ...
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British William IV Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

John Gilbert England Sterling Silver Fish Fork and Knife Serving Set
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver fish fork and knife serving set by John Gilbert of England, circa 1858. No monogram This beautifully ornate serving set are all sterling silver, both pieces...
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique Sheffield Silver Plate Divided Serving Tureen Dome Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Sheffield silver plate service piece. A rare and complex serving vessel comprising a handled base with removable li...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate

Large George III Robert Garrard I English Sterling Silver Crested Stuffing Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare, oversized antique English stuffing spoon. In sterling silver. By Robert Garrard I, London, 1814. With a rampart lion crest to the handle. There is a seam to the handle, ...
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British George III Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Saratoga/Cook/Kings Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter #20368
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver sugar sifter by Tiffany & Co in the Saratoga/Cook/Kings pattern. No monogram This pattern was designed by Edward C Moore and was first introduced as Kings in 1870, ...
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Boxed Set of 6 English Georgian Style Victorian Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 demitasse spoons & sugar nips. In sterling silver. In the George II style. Made by the English silversmiths George Maudsley Jackson and David Landsborough Fullert...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Elder Co. Edinburgh Scotland Sterling Silver Gold Wash Interior Cup
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver with gold wash interior cup by Elder & Co of Edinburgh, Scotland, circa 1832. Barrel like design cup/mug featuring a delicately curved handle with leaf desig...
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

925 Silver Set of Tea Spoons (x 6) Tongs, Birmingham, c1898, "J.M.B." 110gr.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Rare Antique English 925 Silver Spoon Set, comprising of 6 tea spoons tongs by the same maker bearing English hallmarks, featuring stems...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Repousse Ring Stand by William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English sterling silver ring stand. By William Comyns. With a scalloped edge and repousse floral designs. The ring nub is monogrammed "ADS". Marked to the base with English hallmarks for Sterling, London, 1888, and William Comyns' maker's mark. Simply a great antique silver ring...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Whiting Alhambra Sterling Silver Aesthetic Movement Demitasse Spoons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 engraved Aesthetic Movement demitasse spoons. By Whiting. In the Alhambra pattern. Each with gilt bowls that have varying Aesthetic Movement brite-cut engraved de...
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American Aesthetic Movement Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Austrian Rock Crystal, Silver, and Blue Enamel Pricket Candlestick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Austrian rock crystal, silver, and enamel pricket candlestick. In the Renaissance Revival style. With sections of rock crystal joined by silver (and one brass?) bands. The metal bands have finely detailed blue enamel decoration throughout. Apparently unmarked. Simply a wonderful rock crystal candlestick! Date: Mid to Late-19th Century, or earlier. Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no repairs noted. Condition Details: There are some losses to the enameling, some bends & indentations to the silver pricket...
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Austrian Baroque Revival Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel

Pair of Antique Continental 12 Loth Silver Sugar Tongs or Nips
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Continental sugar tongs. In 12 Loth silver. Origin likely Austria or Germany. The tongs operate with scissor action. They have starburst engraved decoration to each side and shell shaped terminals. Marked to one arm with a 12 Loth mark for silver fineness. Simply a wonderful pair of antique tongs...
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German Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Antique JA van Kempen Dutch 833 Silver Fish Serving Fork Knife Set #15657
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Dutch 833 silver fish serving fork and knife set by KA van Kempen, circa 1887. No monogram The set designed by JM van Kempen are beautifully ornate with pierced and etched ...
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Scandinavian Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Set of 2 Antique George Adams Chawner Co Sterling Silver Meat Forks Mono 19934
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 antique sterling silver meat forks by George Adams of Chawner & Co of London, England, circa 1868, with monogram. Monogram appears to be W (on the back of the handles) Geo...
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English Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 8 Antique George Sharp Coin Silver Ball End Nut Picks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 8 antique silver nut picks. By George Sharp in the Ball End pattern. In coin silver. Simply a great set of nut picks! Date: Mid-19th Century Overall Condition: It...
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Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Dynasty Silver Boat
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique chinese silver boat dates back to the quing dynasty 1644-1912 hall marked with silver standard and initial maker mark
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

19th Cent Gorham Coin Silver Handled Tazza of New Orleans, LA Southern Interest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 19th century tazza of Southern interest. In coin silver by Gorham Manufacturing Co. The tazza having a sturdy swing handle set with graduated spheres, a pierced gallery rim, a wide border with etched anthemion devices, and a center engraved with a family crest with what appears to be a Live Oak Tree...
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American Empire Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Co Wave Edge Sterling Silver Ice Cream Hatchet w/Monogram #22625
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver Ice Cream Hatchet in the Wave Edge pattern by Tiffany & Co with monogram Monogram appears to be SB The Wave Edge pattern is a marine motif designed by Charles T. Gr...
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Aesthetic Period Figural Olive Spear and Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely cast Gorham sterling silver olive spear. Fashioned as dual-use olive spear and olive spoon. It has a 3-dimensional olive and 2 leaves applied at...
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American Aesthetic Movement Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Imperial Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Potato Fork
Located in Washington Depot, CT
sterling silver potato fork by Gorham in the Imperial Chrysanthemum pattern. No monogram. Gorham's Imperial Chrysanthemum pattern was designed...
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English Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Raspberry Vine Sterling Silver Gold Wash Bon Bon Spoon w/mon #15478
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver gold wash shell bowl bon bon spoon by Tiffany & Co in the Raspberry Vine pattern with monogram. Monogram appears to be JLS (on the back of the handle) Raspberry is ...
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George Sharp Arabesque Pattern Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver sugar sifter. By George Sharp. In sterling silver with gilding to both the bowl and the handle. The handle is dec...
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Unknown Gilded Age Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver

Antique Louis-Philippe French Silver Cup And Saucer Ligated Initials A B and M R
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This finely engraved cup and saucer is made out of solid silver. The cup is marked just below the rim with the head of minerva looiking to the right in a...
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French Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Set of 4 Gorham Medici Old Sterling Silver Flat Handle Spreaders 6.5" Mono 18821
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 4 antique sterling silver flat handle butter spreaders by Gorham in the Medici Old pattern. Monogram appears to be C Gorham's Medici Old is a multi motif pattern designed in...
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Pap Boat
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver pap boat from London, England, circa 1803. No monogram Pap boats are a shallow feeding bowl with a pouring lip on one side th...
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George III Old Sheffield Silver Plate Wine Coaster by Matthew Boulton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Georgian English silver plated wine coaster. By Matthew Boulton. The insert in the middle is decorated with a two-headed bird and monogrammed "JMA". Marked with 2 paneled sun marks to the foot rim for Matthew Boulton. In 1762, Matthew Boulton established a factory in Birmingham to create silver-plated Sheffield items and became the first large producer of Sheffield plate in England. Simply a great signed, period Georgian wine coaster...
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English George III Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 4 Rare Philadelphia R&W Wilson Coin Silver Footed Salt Cellars
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 4 silver salt cellars. By R&W Wilson. In coin silver. With shell shaped bowls supported on shaped feet. Each with an "AR" monogram. Simply...
Category

American Empire Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Gilt Metal

Wendall Mfg Co Ariel Sterling Silver Serving Spoon and Fork Set w/mono #15601
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver serving set including a fork and spoon in the Ariel pattern by Wendell Manufacturing Co with monogram. Monogram appears to be B (on the back of each handle) Ariel is a multi-motif pattern featuring an ornate cherub design, designed circa 1895. The set includes a serving fork and a berry casserole spoon. Spoon measures approx 8 3/8" long, 2" wide across the bowl. Fork measures approx 8 5/8" long, 2 3/8" wide across the tines. Weighs approx 155.5g, 100.0dwt total Marked lion...
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Antique Ivy Sterling Silver Waste Bowl Creamer with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver waste bowl and creamer in the Antique Ivy pattern by Tiffany & Co with monogram. Monogram appears to be the intertw...
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian English Sheffield Silver Plate Tea Caddy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, period Sheffield Plate tea caddy. With simple streamlined lines of the early 19th century, a shield cartouche, and a ball finial. Simply a wonderful antique Georgian tea caddy...
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British George II Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique French Gilt Dore Bronze Pair of Champagne Wire Cutter Shears or Nippers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful pair of antique Champagne nippers or wire cutters. Likely French with an ornate gilt bronze sheath, cornucopia handles, and steel blades. A real rarity and a must-have ...
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French Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hilliard Thomason Birmingham England Sterling Silver Meat Fork #19930
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver meat fork by Hilliard & Thomson of Birmingham England, circa 1865. No monogram A hollow handle and beautifully etched serving fork. Measures approx 8 5/8" ...
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English Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Design English Dessert Fruit Set Martin Hall Co
Located in Toronto, ON
Set of 24 Antique English Silver Plate Lunch Dessert knives and forks, C.1853, Martin Hall & Co. The Service comprises 12 knives and 12 forks, tapered quadrilateral handles; the hand...
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British Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Antique Georgian Period English Silver Plated Wine Funnel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English wine funnel. In Sheffield plate (or silver plate). Dating to the George III period. In the form of a tapered, curved funnel and a removable strainer with hand punched holes. Simply a great piece of Georgian plate...
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English George III Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Antique 18th/19th C. English Sheffield Silver Plate on Copper Wine Coasters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Sheffield silver plate wine coasters. In the form of wirework baskets. With Sheffield type silver plate on copper and turned wooden bases. Simply a great p...
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English Georgian Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Archibald Knox Liberty Co. Enamel Basket, English, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, ON
Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co, English C.1900. Tudric pewter and turquoise enamel basket, pierced honesty leaf decoration, open work sides and base, the handle embellished with lea...
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English Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Enamel

Antique 19th Century Dutch Silver Banded Agate Pastry Server or Shovel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Dutch serving piece. In .833 (2nd standard) Dutch silver. With etched & brite-cut engraving to the bowl and the reverse. Mounted with an orange banded agate handle....
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Dutch Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Agate, Silver

Antique HJ Lias Son London England Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter 5 1/4" #19864
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver sugar sifter by HJ Lias & Son of London, England, circa 1854. A fiddle pattern sugar sifter spoon featuring a pierced round bowl in an ornate design. Made by...
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English Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique English Sheffield Silverplate Wine or Champagne Coolers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique English wine coolers. Each wine cooler is plated with silver on copper, has a gadrooned top rim, tops and liners ...
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British Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Three-Piece Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set
Located in London, GB
Antique three piece sterling silver tea and coffee set, comprising of a tea and coffee pot, sugar bowl, the bodies are decorated wit...
Category

Unknown George IV Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Silver Salt Shaker
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 1873.c silver salt shaker topped with a peridot gem stone 7.5cm lenght hall marked 84 initial maker mark and assayer maker mark
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Antique Victorian Gilt Sterling Silver Drum Shaped Napkin Ring and Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extraordinarily fine and rare antique American napkin ring. In sterling silver. In the form of a drum with a stippled, gilt finished body and silver tension ropes and clamps. T...
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Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Irish Silver Repousse Trophy Cup
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This charming 19th century repousse trophy cup was made in Dublin and is a beautiful example of Irish silversmithing. The sterling silver piece features detailed floral motifs in rep...
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Irish Georgian Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Atkin Brothers Sheffield England Sterling Silver Pastry Tongs #19927
By Atkin Brothers
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver pastry tongs by Atkin Brothers of Sheffield, England, circa 1899. No monogram A beautiful piece featuring a bright cut design on one blade and on the front ...
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English Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III 19th Century Emes Barnard Sterling Silver Candle Chamberstick
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique George III sterling silver single candle chamberstick by Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard, circa 1817. Features gadrooned edges, a ring handle with thumb rest that also has a small square hole to hold a candle snuffer. Measures 2 1/2" high, 5 1/2" diameter at base, 7/8" diameter candle hole...
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Exquisite 19TH Century French Sterling Silver Heavy Relief Floral Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Monumental 19th Century. Sterling Silver Vase having foliate and scrollwork repousse decoration throughout. Base marked Sterling 7 inches...
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European Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

James Charles Edington Silver Set, Circa 1840
Located in Princeton, NJ
Coffee, tea, sugar, and cream set featuring gilded interior with ivory fitting, ornate foliate design including an eagle on the lid and an additional Harlequin patterned design. Engr...
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English Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Gilt Metal

James Charles Edington Silver Set, Circa 1840
James Charles Edington Silver Set, Circa 1840
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Thomas Wimbush Sterling Silver Leaded Glass Antique English Flask
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Gentleman's Sterling Silver and Leaded Glass Antique English Flask. Six inches tall with removable bottom to form a cup. Measures 6 x 3 x 1 inches. In ...
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British Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Old Masters Rubens Sterling Silver Berry Serving Spoon 8 3/4" #17033
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver gold wash bowl serving berry spoon in the Old Masters pattern by Gorham. No monogram. Designed by Antoine Heller in 1885, the Old Masters pattern is a multi-motif p...
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plate Fruit basket Cherubs Grape Clusters By Derby S P Co Repousse
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This stunning antique Victorian-era silver-plated basket is an exquisite example of the craftsmanship of the late 19th century. The basket features intricate repousse detailing, with...
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Victorian Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Jacob White London England Sterling Silver Fish Server #19932
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver fish server by Jacob White of London, England, circa 1844. No monogram A large and substantial piece, this fiddle pattern fish server features an open-work ...
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English Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Silver Serving Spoons
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of Dutch Silver Serving Spoons, circa 1880 An elegant pair of Dutch silver serving spoons, crafted circa 1880, reflecting the refined silversmithing tradition of the Netherlands...
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Dutch Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Co Beekman Sterling Silver GW Bowl Berry Serving Spoon w/mono #15283
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co sterling silver gold wash bowl berry serving spoon in the Beekman 1869 pattern by Tiffany & Co. Monogram appears to be EPM Beautifully simple scroll design was designe...
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Fish Server w/Mono 11 1/8" #15320
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver fish knife or server by Tiffany & Co in the Chrysanthemum pattern with monogram. Monogram appears to be B The Chrysanthemum pattern, designed by Charles T. Grosjean...
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Fontainebleau Sterling Silver Gold Wash Bowl Large Soup Ladle w/Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver large soup ladle by Gorham in the Fountainebleau pattern. Engraved GR to JFDP 1889 Gorham's Fountainebleau pattern is Antoine Heller...
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Set of 8 Gorham Medici Old Sterling Silver Handle Knives w/Mono 8 5/8" #18820
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 8 antique sterling silver handle stainless blade knives in 2 sizes by Gorham in the Medici Old pattern. Monogram appears to be P Gorham's Medici Old is a multi motif pattern...
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Repousse Butter Pat by S. Kirk Son
Located in Troy, MI
In 1815 Samuel Kirk opened a neighborhood silver store in Baltimore, what would eventually become the Kirk Stieff Corporation, the oldest surviving, highly prestigious silver company in the U.S. Kirk silver, or “Baltimore silver” is instantly recognizable by its hand-crafted repousse technique – hammering the reverse side of silver to produce an intricate design in low relief -- which Samuel Kirk introduced to America in 1828. Customers especially desired his repousee tea services, bowls, and flatware with elaborate floral patterns and architectural images. Kirks’ reputation for meticulous craftsmanship and innovative design spread nationwide; famous assignments included renovating 550 pieces of gold...
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American Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 George Shiebler Sterling Silver Amaryllis Teaspoons w/Engraving #15844
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 12 antique sterling silver teaspoons by George Shiebler in the Amaryllis pattern, with monogram, circa 1877. Monogram appears to be JEM Designed in 1877, the Amaryllis patte...
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Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Peter Hertz Denmark Silver with Gold Wash Bright Cut Pie Server #23229
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Peter Hertz Denmark Silver with Gold Wash Bright Cut Pie Server Crafted in sterling silver by renowned Danish silversmith, Peter Hertz. This gold washed pie server features ...
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Danish Antique 19th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Gold, Silver