This gorgeous Art Nouveau sterling silver serving spoon was made by Frank W. Smith who began his company in 1886 in Gardner, Massachusetts. It was probably a special order pattern that is reminiscent of Whiting's Lily pattern. In 1958 the Webster Company purchased all of Smith's flatware tools and dies, trade marks and trade name. The spoon measures 9 inches in length with a 3-1/8 x 3-1/2-inch bowl.
This gorgeous large sterling silver mirror by New York City silversmiths Black Starr & Frost was crafted circa 1890. It measures 17-1/2 x 14-1/2 inches. Black Starr & Frost began business in 1874 as the successors to Ball Black & Co., founded by William Black and Henry Ball in 1851. Black Starr & Frost were excellent quality makers and retailers of sterling silver holloware and novelties, as exemplified by the work that went into this mirror. This mirror is a great size and in fi ...click for details
This gorgeous sterling silver reticulated flower basket stands 17" high at the top of the handle. Gorham made it in the year 1916. The basket portion is 10 x 7-1/2 inches and it weighs 21.22 troy ounces. It has a beautiful period monogram MSS on one side. This would make a beautiful bride's basket or flower vase or centerpiece on your table.
This gorgeous sterling silver water pitcher by Dominick & Haff dates from the 1890s and is in the Trianon pattern which debuted in 1887. The pitcher matches the 5-piece Dominick & Haff tea service in the same pattern that is being sold separately. It holds 4-1/2 pints and is in excellent condition. This pattern is very similar to Reed & Barton's Florentine Lace.
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This magnificent 5-piece sterling silver tea service was made by Dominick & Haff (New York City, 1872-1928) circa 1890s-1920s. The pattern is Trianon, which debuted in 1887 and is very similar to Reed & Barton's Florentine Lace. 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 Domin ...click for details
This sterling silver butter dish (actually a butter tub) was made by Samuel Kirk & Son Co. between 1905 and 1910. Stamped with S KIRK & SON CO, 925/1000 and the number 2376, the butter tub and underplate weigh a total of 18.13 troy ounces. The lid measures 7-3/4 x 5-1/4 inches and is graced with a gorgeous turn-of-the-century period monogram. The plate is 8-1/2 x 5-3/4 inches. Together they meaasure 4 inches in height. Goodlooking and serviceable, this butter dish comes from one of Ameri ...click for details
This wonderful 3-piece English sterling silver and wood butter tub is hallmarked J.G. & S. for J. Goffe & Son, Birmingham England 1886. It has a barrel form and a creamware liner. Everything is in tiptop condition. Dimensions are: 3-1/2 in. at top of handle, 2-5/8 in. at top of tub, 5-3/4 in. in diameter at top, and 5 in. in diameter at the base. The butter dish weighs 20.83 troy ounces.
This marvelous English butter dish (butter tub) is hallmarked Hawksworth, Eyre & Co., Sheffield, England 1856. The dish has a gorgeous sterling silver lid that measures 4-3/4 inches in height to the top of the figural cow finial. The milk glass dish measures 6 inches in diameter and the milk glass plate on which it rests is 7 inches in diameter. This is a lovely English butter tub with all three pieces in pristine condition.
This handsome and substantial Russian sterling silver soup ladle was made by Alexander Nikolajow, Mitin, St. Petersburg in 1855. It measures 13-1/2 inches in length and has a 4-3/8 x 3-1/8 inch gold washed bowl. Marks appear to read AB, A.M. 1855, 84; 875, MIR8, 38. A great piece for a collector of Russian items and anyone who wants to enhance his silver collection.
This lovely sterling silver harvest dish was made by Gorham in 1871, as evidenced by the D date letter beneath the Gorham mark and the Sterling stamp. The dish is 10-1/4 inches in diameter, with the inner portion measuring 7 inches in diameter and 3/4 inches in height. It weighs 17.29 troy ounces. Engraved sheaves of wheat and stylized flower motifs decorate the rim of the dish. In the center of the dish, there is a beautiful period script four-letter monogram which appears to be RHJG.
