These hefty English sterling silver cups really hold a drink! Dating from 1883-4 and made in Birmingham, the cups weigh approximately 9.5 troy ounces. Dimensions are 5-1/2 inches high, 4 inches in diameter at the rim, and 3-1/8 inches at the base. We have 3 at the moment and each one sells for $550 apiece. Excellent condition.
This exceptional silver Art Nouveau walking stick is reminiscent of the work of George W. Schiebler (New York City, 1876-1910) who was known for his medallion and Art Nouveau pieces. The sterling handle is adorned with an applied mallard duck, a retriever with a water fowl in its mouth, an owl on a copper moon, and a copper beetle. The handle measures 2-1/16 x 3-4 inches and on the knob is a monogram or logo of bronze. The ebony shaft terminates in a bimetal tip. Overall length of this wonderful ...click for details
This wonderful coin silver presentation baby mug was made by Christian Kuchler (active New Orleans 1852-1870, in brief partnership with Adolph Himmel 1852) and retailed by Hyde & Goodrich. It belonged to Frazer Titus Edmondson (b. 1855 or May 6, 1856–d. 1910 Memphis, TN)) who was born into an illustrious Memphis family.
F. T. Edmondson was son of Confederate Col. James Howard Edmondson, who served under Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest in the Civil War. His father was a prominent businessm ...click for details
This early turn-of-the-century sterling silver water pitcher by Gorham is in the Plymouth pattern and dates from 1903. In beautiful condition with a wonderful period monogram, the pitcher measures 9-5/8 inches high at the spout, 9-3/4 inches handle to spout and weighs 25.08 troy ounces. What a nice addition this would make to your bar.
This grand sterling silver lidded loving cup horse trophy was made by Reed & Barton circa 1915-1920. It is extremely large, measuring 20-1/2 inches in height at the finial x 14 inches handle to handle, and weighs a hefty 102.5 troy ounces. Graced with a crisply and realistically carved horse and jockey finial and decorated with a laurel wreath, the trophy is not engraved, so it could be used for a horse show or racing event. This is a terrific piece of equine memorabilia from one of the prem ...click for details
This handsome late Victorian dress cane sports a 7-inch long sterling silver (stamped) repoussee handle with a beautiful period script monogram TGH. The top of the knob is 2 inches in diameter. The handle topsa half-inch thick cocobolo shaft and bi-metal tip, and the stick itself measures 35-3/4 inches overall in length. The gentleman who owns this cane cannot help but look dapper when he carries it.
This antique 19th century pitcher is an example of salt glaze stoneware and in perfect condition. Each side has an oval with two cows in relief. Dimensions are 8 inches in height x 8-1/2 inches from spout to handle x 5-1/2 inches in diameter at the base. Pottery referred to as salt glazed is created by adding common salt, sodium chloride, into the chamber of a hot kiln. The sodium acts as a flux and reacts with the silica in the clay body. A typical salt glaze piece has a glassine finish, usuall ...click for details
This phenomenal 6-piece sterling silver tea set and matching tray was made by one of America's premier silver concerns, Dominick & Haff. The firm of Dominick & Haff was known for its manufacture of quality Sterling silver holloware and flatware from 1872 to 1928, when it was purchased by Reed & Barton. It traced its origins to William Gale and his successor firms. Henry Blanchard Dominick and Leroy B. Haff, who had been bookkeeper for the Gale retail department from 1867 to closi ...click for details
This terrific sterling silver railroad presentation pitcher was made by Reed & Barton and was presented to George W. Wildin, President of the New York Railroad Club on December 18, 1914 from the Executive Committee. The New York Railroad Club appears to be a forum for railroad executives which met as long ago as 1896 to discuss common railroad issues like safety and capacity of freight cars. (See the NY Times archived article from an 1896 New York Railroad Club meeting minutes.)Many names im ...click for details
This American Victorian sterling silver four-piece child's set was made by William B. Kerr & Co. (Newark, NJ, 1885-1906. An extreme rarity in its completeness, the set consists of a plate, a creamer, a porridge or cereal bowl, and a mug. In 20 years, this is the first complete set we have seen. The Kerr firm was purchased by Gorham in 1906 and eventually moved to Providence in 1927. Each piece is beautifully monogrammed AEH. Dimensions are as follows: Plate, 6-1/2 in. in diameter, weighi ...click for details
