This pretty Victorian sterling silver castor or sugar shaker was made by Birks. Measurements are 7 inches high x 2-5/8 inches at its widest point x 2-1/4 inches at the base. Weight is 4.03 troy ounces.
This gorgeous antique French beaker was crafted circa 1819-1838 of 950 silver by French silversmith Theodor Tonnelier. Dimensions are 3-1/2 inchs high x 3-1/4 inches in diameter at the rim x 2-4/8 inches at the base. Weight is 2.18 troy ounces. It is engraved with the most beautiful period script A.F.S.
This extra large sterling silver flask was made by Gorham circa 1920. Measurements are 5 x 7 inches. A great period monogram WTC graces the flask and the cork is intact. It holds water without leakage. Weight is 11.57 troy ounces.
This fantastic set of 6 sterling silver hunt cups are a very unusual form of drinking vessel. Used specifically for tailgating at steeplechases, usually at Hunt Valley, MD, these hunt cups were made by the Baltimore, Maryland silversmith A.G. Schultz, whose distinctive mark (BY HAND) is stamped on the bottom. The cups weigh on average 8.10 troy ounces. Dimensions are 6 inches in height x 3-1/8 inches in diameter at the rim x 2-1/2 inches in diameter at the base. These handled cups would be perfe ...click for details
This antique Russian sterling silver beaker cup dates from the 1800s and bears several hallmarks, the most decipherable being the 84 stamp. Quite heavy for its size at 5.20 troy ounces, the cup is a great form and measures 3 inches in height x 2-7/8 inches in diameter at the rim x 2-1/4 inches at the base. It has a beautiful engraved monogram as well.
This early Gorham sterling silver pitcher, made in 1914 (see image of date leter on bottom of the piece), doubles as a golf trophy. Engraved "Invitation Tournament Druid Hills (Atlanta) Golf Club Second Flight Winner R.R. Jones Oct. 25, 1914." Dimensions are 6-1/4 in. high at the handle, 6 in. high at the spout, 6-1/2 in. handle to spout, 4-1/2 in. in diameter at the widest point of the belly. It weighs a nice 12.15 troy ounces. There is a dent on the handle, but it is nothing that wou ...click for details
This magnificent circa 1880s sterling silver lidded loving cup trophy was made by the superb New York silversmith Dominick & Haff. The National Horse Show Association Hackney Stallion Challenge cup was won by Henry Fairfax's Bagthorpe Sultan in both 1908 and 1909. Dimensions are 19 inches in height at the finial by 13-1/2 inches handle to handle. The trophy weighs a hefty 100.83 troy ounces.
Henry Fairfax was a large landowner, successful engineer and tobacco shipping agent,as well as ...click for details
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 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 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
