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Gorham: A FIVE PIECE AMERICAN SILVER MARTELE TEA SERVICE (Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island)
Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, c.1906

Comprising a coffee pot, tea pot, creamer, sugar and waste, art nouveau in form and decoration, Gorham Martelé a handwrought line of silver that was produced from the late 19th to early 20th century, factory records indicate that this service required 308 hours to raise by hand and 295 hours to chase, the finish retains an original aged soft patina and delicate hammer marks throughout, an Old English style 'H' monogram on the underside of each item, this service descended through the family of the original purchaser, a document with provenance information will accompany this lot, marked undersides
10.5in. the coffee pot, 124oz gross weight
Auction 608 | Lot: 18361 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $17,925.00

Make Offer to Owner
$26,888 or more
AN AMERICAN JAPANESE STYLE MIXED METAL MATCH SAFE
Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, 1879

The slender rectangular body in the Cairo or 'Curio' style, one side with silver applied bird in rushes, the other with silver applied robed fisherman with pole and line, date marked and stamped 'sterling and other metals', marked both sides of interior rim
2.6in. high, 1.2in. wide
Auction 608 | Lot: 18488 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $7,767.50
Gorham: AN AMERICAN AESTHETIC JAPANESE STYLE KEROSENE LAMP (Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island)
Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, c.1880

A rare mixed metal, large size kerosene lamp by Gorham, the original candy apple red finish over 90% intact, the body entirely hand hammered with applied silver cherry blossoms, foliage, dung beetle and bee, never been electrified, the original removable kerosene tank intact, the wick and mechanism fully functional complete, marked underside
18.5in. high with shade, 10.25in. high from base to wick
Auction 608 | Lot: 18354 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $7,170.00
Tiffany & Co.: AN AMERICAN SILVER MIXED METAL BOWL AND UNDERPLATE (Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York)
Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York, c.1877

Japanese style inlaid copper and gold decoration includes a stalk of wheat, two butterflies, a dragonfly, an iris, and calla lily, the hammered finish in a large honeycomb pattern, each with a rolled rim, elaborate hallmarks including 'sterling silver and other metals,' 'patent applied for' and '540' the hammering and mounting design, the date letter an upper case 'M' and the pattern number corresponds with the date 1877, marked undersides
7.1in. across the underplate, 2.9in. high the bowl, 14.2oz gross weight (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 608 | Lot: 18337 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $6,572.50
Tiffany & Co.: AN IMPORTANT AMERICAN SILVER WINE COOLER (Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York)
Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York, c.1888

The round pedestal foot decorated with cast and applied grapes, leaves and vines, body with vertical ribs, adorned with large acanthus leaves and a heavy grape motif rim, interior fitted with a sleeve, elaborate script monogram, engraved under base 'April 19th. 1888', this wine cooler featured in Charles and Mary Carpenter's 'Tiffany Silver' book, page 87 of the 1st edition, marked underside
9in. high, 60.3oz
Auction 608 | Lot: 18349 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $6,572.50
AN AMERICAN COIN SILVER MEDALLION PATTERN TEA SERVICEMark of J.W. Tucker & Co., San Francisco, California, c.1870

Consisting of a hot water urn, creamer and sugar, the urn with detachable base, the spigot and hinged lid mounted by cast and applied angels, handles with applied busts of maidens, rims decorated with male and female classic busts, ivy leaves, vines, foliage and berries, matching decoration on the creamer and sugar, marked undersides
16.5in. high, 99.5oz gross weight (Total: 3 Items)
Auction 608 | Lot: 18375 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $6,273.75
Gorham: AN AMERICAN MIXED METAL JAPANESE STYLE FRUIT SERVICE (Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island)
Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, c.1880

A twenty-two piece boxed set, missing two forks, according to Charles Carpenter, 'the Japanese prototypes for Gorham's Japanese fruit knives were the small Kogatama knives with removable push-on handles called 'kodzuka', the handles in this set are silver and bronze with varying factory patinas with gold, silver and copper highlights throughout the set, each knife blade bright cut engraved by hand, the blades and reverse of tines marked 'sterling 5' with the Gorham trademark, in the original factory lined and decorated box, the embossed logo 'Gorham sterling silver, Union Square' still visible in the upper left hand corner, marked on blades and reverse of tines
the knives are 7.7in.
Auction 608 | Lot: 18229 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $5,377.50
Shreve: AN AMERICAN SILVER-APPLIED COPPER MIXED METAL INK STAND (Mark of Shreve, San Francisco, California)
Mark of Shreve, San Francisco, California, c.1900

Of bell shaped form, the domed copper hammered body applied with silver art nouveau border and a chased and applied silver bear skin with front paws outstretched surrounding a pentray, on four ball feet, marked underside
13in. wide, 11.75in. across
Auction 608 | Lot: 18366 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $5,377.50
E.A. Tyler: AN AMERICAN SOUTHERN COIN SILVER TRAY (Mark of E.A. Tyler, New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mark of E.A. Tyler, New Orleans, Louisiana, c.1850

An oval meat platter with a heavy cast and applied bulls-eye and rosette rim, the surface engraved with foliate Greek revival design, two cartouche, one with a mill near a lake, the other with ruins of a building on a lake, set on four heavy cast ornate feet, an unusually large piece of coin silver from New Orleans, marked under rim on left side
18in. across, 12.5in. across, 42oz
Auction 608 | Lot: 18377 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $4,780.00
Gorham: A RARE AMERICAN IRON JAPANESE STYLE MIXED METAL TRAY (Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island)
Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, c.1880

The organic iron form with upturned edges on three iron ball feet, with two silver cast and applied 'medals', one depicting birds and flowers, the other depicting an Asian sculptor chiseling a kabuki mask, stamped with the Gorham anchor/Gorham & Co./Sterling/ & Iron/ W6/ P, medals stamped on back '6351' and possibly '8356' respectively, marked underside
8in. across
Auction 608 | Lot: 18367 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $4,481.25
AN AMERICAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT MIXED METAL MATCH SAFE
Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, 1879

The slender body in Cairo or 'Curio' style, date marked, stamped 'sterling and other metals', marked on both interior rims
2.75in. high, 1.2in. wide
Auction 608 | Lot: 18475 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $4,481.25
Whiting: AN AMERICAN SILVER MIXED METAL JAPANESE STYLE SALAD SET (Mark of Whiting, Providence, Rhode Island)
Mark of Whiting, Providence, Rhode Island, c.1880

This parcel gilt mixed metal salad serving set entirely hand hammered, the top of the handles with applied mussel shells, kelp and eel grass, bright cut foliate engraving surrounds, only slight wear on the heal of each piece, gold wash virtually intact, an outstanding example of the American Aesthetic movement in silver, marked reverse of handles
9.7in. the spoon (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 608 | Lot: 18237 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $4,302.00
AN AMERICAN SILVER DONALD COLFLESH DESIGN COFFEE SERVICEMark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, c.1960

The Donald Colflesh design Gorham coffee service the apotheosis of Modernist style, the use of obtuse and acute angles in this service epitomize the era of cutting edge space age design in the 1950's, ebony wood handles and finials, marked undersides
11.7in high, the coffee pot, 59oz gross weight (Total: 3 Items)
Auction 608 | Lot: 18287 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $4,182.50
A RARE PARCEL GILT AMERICAN SILVER AESTHETIC MOVEMENT CELERY VASEMark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, c.1876

A copy of the report by Samuel Hough titled 'The Gorham Special Order Celery Vase N' accompanies this vase, according to Mr. Hough, this vase "represents a pretty rare category," though unable to track this specific vase, the report covers a vase with the factory designation 'Z', the Z vase identical with the exception that it has no engraving, the engraving on this vase features a bird chasing an insect and on the opposite side, a stalk of leafy celery, the interior of the vase gilt with a large die-rolled band of cherubs playing musical instruments just below the flaring rim, a facsimile of the original factory photograph of the 'Z' vase accompanies the vase and report with this lot, marked underside
7.7in. high, 4.7In. diameter, 20oz
Auction 608 | Lot: 18365 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $4,182.50
Ball Black & Co: AN AMERICAN COIN SILVER EARLY AESTHETIC MOVEMENT MARINE MOTIF PRESENTATION CUP (Mark of Ball Black & Co., New York)
Mark of Ball Black & Co., New York, c.1870

The American-themed marine-motif cup with coral and shell base surmounted by a merman blowing a horn and grasping the coral form stem supporting a baluster form cup replete with repousse and chased decoration, the cup with an upsweeping shell form radiating from the bottom gives way to crashing waves flooding into two rocaille cartouches with an anchor, shattered mast, torn sail and broken prow flanking the sides; a radiating cluster of swords atop one cartouche featuring flotsam, a sinking side wheeler ship flying an American flag upside-down in distress, and a schooner appearing to come to its rescue; the other cartouche with an American eagle perched with outspread wings holding a twig of holly with the inscription "Cora/ Sept. 13th 1871"; outside the cartouche, a wreath of oak and holly on one side and a thistle spray on the other; the top bordered with a cast and applied rim formed as rope holding swags of American flags, marked at join of cup and stem
10.2in. high; 20oz
Auction 608 | Lot: 18384 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $4,182.50
Towle: A PAIR OF AMERICAN SILVER MOUNTED MARBLE CANDLESTICKS (Mark of Towle, Newburyport, Massachusetts)
Mark of Towle, Newburyport, Massachusetts, c.1905

Each circular sterling base chased with art nouveau scroll work, decorated with a beaded edge and laurel band, supporting a tall white and grey variegated marble column with laurel wreaths, swags and two detailed Faun busts mounted mid-column, surmounted by a removable fluted and bead-edge bobeche, the candlesticks possibly commissioned or created for the 100th anniversary celebrating the birth of Nathaniel Hawthorne, the celebrated American author of The Scarlet Letter, The House of The Seven Gables, and The Marble Faun, Hawthorne was born in Massachusetts, the location of Towle Silversmiths, these candlesticks provide the only example of American silver mounted marble candlesticks we have seen or heard of, marked undersides
12.8in. high (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 608 | Lot: 18355 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $3,883.75
William Rogers: AN AMERICAN SILVER MIXED METAL BOUDOIR LAMP (Mark of William Rogers, Hartford, Connecticut)
Mark of William Rogers, Hartford, Connecticut, c.1885

A most unusual form from this manufacturer, in silver, copper and brass, the lamp has been electrified, large cast and applied dragonflies on the shade and base, hammer marks throughout, the lamp shade pierced at the top and swivels on its base, remnants of a cord coming from the base, marked on the top of the base near the stem, pull switch. socket and bulb intact, a very unusual, possibly experimental piece from one of the companies that would eventually form International Silversmiths, marked above base
9in. high, 11oz
Auction 608 | Lot: 18343 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $3,824.00
TWELVE AMERICAN SILVER RIGHT ANGLE MACHINED MEDALLION PATTERN KNIVES
Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, c.1870

The original box fatigued, the pattern crisp, the machined blades fully lustrous as if new, each handle at a right angle, a period script 'HEW' monogram on the reverse of each handle, certainly one of the finest sets of Medallion pattern knives, marked reverse of handles
8.6in. long each (Total: 12 Items)
Auction 608 | Lot: 18222 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $3,585.00
Tiffany & Co.: AN AMERICAN STERLING LILY OF THE VALLEY VASE (Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York)
Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York, c.1905

The lobed squat base tapers as it ascends to an everted thick rolled lip rim, entirely gilt, the body covered with acid-cut-back lilies of the valley, period three letter script monogram under base, art nouveau in form and decoration, marked underside
6.5in. high, 7.5in. across at base, 23oz
Auction 608 | Lot: 18332 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $3,585.00
Gorham: AN AMERICAN MIXED METAL KETTLE ON STAND (Gorham)
Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, c.1880

The body entirely hammered, decorated in the Japanese style with cast and applied hummingbird, various birds in flight, large sheaf of wheat, lizard, chinoiserie figure juggling balls and a large pine tree branch with an owl resting upon it, trifid joins connect the supports to a turned wood handled, a removable fluted lid, burner and lion paw base, color soft brown and aged, marked undersides

10in. high
Auction 608 | Lot: 18350 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $3,585.00
Ball Black & Co: AN AMERICAN SILVER NEOCLASSICAL TAZZA (Mark of Ball Black & Co., New York)
Mark of Ball Black & Co., New York, c.1875

The round stepped foot with die rolled decorated rim, tapered stem with bright cut engraving, a pair of cast high relief, crowned female busts with flowing hair, removable bowl with matching die rolled decorated rim, marked underside
8.25in. high, 8.75in diameter 22.2oz
Auction 608 | Lot: 18314 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $3,465.50
Gorham: AN AMERICAN SILVER MIXED METAL JAPANESE STYLE ICE CREAM SLICE (Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island)
Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, c.1880

Parcel gilt, the handle with hammered surfaces and applied copper and silver floral decoration, reverse of handle matte finished, the blade also matte finished with Japanese style bright cut engraving, a bird in flight pursuing an insect above a foliate background, marked reverse of handle
10.1in. long
Auction 608 | Lot: 18200 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $3,346.00
S. Kirk & Son: A PARCEL GILT AMERICAN SILVER ARCHITECTURAL REPOUSSE PUNCH BOWL (Mark of S. Kirk & Son, Baltimore, Maryland)
Mark of S. Kirk & Son, Baltimore, Maryland, c.1885

The domed and threaded circular foot entirely hand chased and repousse with acanthus leaves swirling up to a tapered stem supporting a large deep bowl chased and repousse with acanthus leaves, roses, and pastoral architectural scenes, including a country home with cows feeding from a trough, and a town scene with a stone bridge and a sailboat with a bird flying between a cathedral and a house, and hounds chasing a deer, 11.oz standard mark, marked underside
10.5in. high, 11.2in. diameter; 39oz
Auction 608 | Lot: 18341 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $3,346.00
Unger Bros: A GROUP OF THREE AMERICAN SILVER UNGER INDIAN PATTERN SMALLS (One unmarked, two mark of Unger Bros., Newark, New Jersey)
One unmarked, two mark of Unger Bros., Newark, New Jersey, c.1900

All three Unger Indian pattern, consisting of a circular Indian bust ashtray, a parcel gilt cigarette case with script monogram on reverse, and a circular locket marked 'sterling,' marked various places
the ashtray 4.2in. diameter (Total: 3 Items)
Auction 608 | Lot: 18422 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $3,107.00
Tiffany & Co.: A RENAISSANCE REVIVAL AMERICAN SILVER BLACK COFFEE SET (Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York)
Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York, c.1880

The bodies entirely chased and repousse with nude women, deities, angels, birds, flower baskets and garlands, the spouts and handles with acanthus leaf thumb rests, creamer and sugar with lion paw feet, die rolled acanthus leaf rims on each, the spout also adorned with an acanthus leaf, a torch finial, creamer with gold washed interior, this service would compliment any Olympian pattern flatware set well, marked undersides
9.3in. high, the coffee pot, 32.3oz

Literature: An identical pot pictured on page 66 of Collecting American 19th Century Silver by Katherine Morris McClinton (Total: 3 Items)
Auction 608 | Lot: 18323 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,987.50
Gorham: A PAIR OF AMERICAN SILVER EGYPTIAN REVIVAL SERVING SPOONS (Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island)
Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, c.1870

Parcel gilt, the pointed oval bowls with period 'DPS' monograms, ivy leaves connect to the bowl with trifid tubular construction, circular decorative bands and lightly gold washed pharaoh head finials, marked reverse of handles
8.9in. long each (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 608 | Lot: 18221 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,927.75
Gorham: AN IMPORTANT PARCEL GILT AMERICAN SILVER FIGURAL LONG HANDLED SALAD SET (Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island)
Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, c.1865

Fluted gilt engraved bowls, each with tubular handle and circular decorative mounts, ovoid trumpet shaped support surmounted by a heraldic swan resting within an elaborate cast crown, possibly unique, marked edge of handle
12in. long; 8.3oz (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 608 | Lot: 18234 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,927.75
Tiffany & Co.: AN AMERICAN SILVER FIGURAL COVERED BUTTER DISH (Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York)
Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York, c.1870

The cast and applied cow resting upon a patch of grass, the cover heavily fluted with stippled surfaces, an applied Greek key border on the plain base, three rams hoof and head feet, mark of Edward Moore and Tiffany & Co., excellent condition, heavy weight, original surfaces, marked underside
5in. high, 6.3in. diameter, 25.9oz
Auction 608 | Lot: 18327 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,868.00
Shiebler: AN AMERICAN SILVER MIXED METAL JAPANESE STYLE CREAMER & SUGAR (Mark of Shiebler, New York)
Mark of Shiebler, New York, c.1885

Parcel gilt, each of organic nature, the bodies formed as leaves with stylized stems for handles, both with cast and applied silver and copper insects, gold washed interiors, marked undersides
2.9in. high the creamer, (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 608 | Lot: 18359 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,868.00
Gorham: AN AMERICAN SILVER FONTAINEBLEAU PATTERN ASPARAGUS TONGS (Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island)
Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, c.1885

An exceedingly rare pair of asparagus tongs with floral bright cut engraving inside the elaborately hand-cut ends, a bar runs between each side and removable for cleaning, period script 'FCE' monogram at the terminus, marked inside handle
10.1in. long
Auction 608 | Lot: 18197 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,629.00
AN AMERICAN SILVER BALTIMORE ROSE PATTERN WATER PITCHER
Mark of Stieff, Baltimore, Maryland, 20th century

The body with high relief repousse decoration, an applied floral rim, cast grape, vine and leaf handle, upswept acanthus leaves from base to mid-body, marked underside
10in. high, 31.9oz
Auction 608 | Lot: 18325 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,629.00
Wood & Hughes: A MONUMENTAL AMERICAN SILVER NEOCLASSICAL HOT WATER URN (Mark of Wood & Hughes, New York)
Mark of Wood & Hughes, New York, c.1870

Heavy cast rococo four footed base, the chased matte finished spicket surmounted by the neoclassical bust of a woman, the bell form body with die-rolled laurel wreath border at base, and a double dome top with twisted and knopped finial, two buttressed handles with acanthus leaf joins and classical form putti, with burner, period monogram on front and back of body, marked on burner base and underside
20.5in.; 82oz
Auction 608 | Lot: 18326 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,629.00
Tiffany & Co: A PAIR OF AMERICAN SILVER FLORAL REPOUSSE THREE BRANCH CANDELABRA (Tiffany & Co., New York)
Tiffany & Co., New York, c.1895

Each on square form base with die-rolled cornucopia border, floral repousse domed foot leading to a cylindrical stem, each beaded edge bobeche removable, the sticks convertable to single candlestick, date marked 'T,' marked undersides
12in. high, 12.7in. across; 46.7oz gross weight
Auction 608 | Lot: 18335 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,629.00
Shreve: AN AMERICAN SILVER FOURTEENTH CENTURY PATTERN BOWL (Mark of Shreve & co., San Francisco, California)
Mark of Shreve & co., San Francisco, California, c.1915

The six lobed bowl with hammered and riveted strapwork, excellent original condition, an old English 'B' monogram in the center, marked underside
10.5in. across
Auction 608 | Lot: 18297 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,509.50
Gorham: AN AMERICAN SILVER AESTHETIC MOVEMENT VASE (Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island)
Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, c.1875

The tapering body set upon a round spreading foot, hand-cut latticework applied to the sides of the neck, one side the neck with floral engraving, the body engraved with a large butterfly and peacock feather, marked underside
9in. high, 12.3oz
Auction 608 | Lot: 18317 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,390.00

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$3,585 or more
Junius H. Davis: AN AMERICAN REPOUSSE TEA SERVICE AND HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPT (Mark of Junius H. Davis, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Mark of Junius H. Davis, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c.1888

An uncommon Philadelphia maker, Junius H. Davis would go on to become a partner in the firm Davis & Galt, bulbous bodies with acanthus leaves and repousse floral design throughout, a period script 'HBC' monogram on the base of each piece, the initials those of Hannah Blair Crossman whose life history in manuscript form accompany this lot, Hannah was born December 28, 1810, the document titled 'Hannah Blair Crossman Pioneer' 195 pages long and well written, due to her relationship with a military officer, it chronicles most wars and many political events of the 19th century, truly a unique opportunity for the history buff with an affinity for silver, marked undersides
5.5in. high the tea pot, 49.8oz gross weight (Total: 4 Items)
Auction 608 | Lot: 18383 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,390.00
Dominick & Haff: A SET OF TWELVE AMERICAN SILVER LABORS OF CUPID PATTERN OYSTER FORKS (Mark of Dominick & Haff, New York)
Mark of Dominick & Haff, New York, c.1900

The parcel gilt shaped and hand cut tines with hand sawn reticulated designs each depicting cupid dredging for oysters, marked reverse of handles
each 5.5in. long
Publication: Silver Magazine, May/June 2001 p.32, fig.13 (Total: 12 Items)
Auction 608 | Lot: 18068 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,151.00

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$3,226 or more
Asa Blandhard: AN AMERICAN SILVER BEAKER OF KENTUCKY INTEREST (Mark of Asa Blandhard, Lexington, Kentucky)
Mark of Asa Blandhard, Lexington, Kentucky, c.1820

With rolled threaded rim and base, some small dings, marked underside 3.2in. high, 3.4oz
Auction 608 | Lot: 18391 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,151.00
AN AMERICAN SILVER EGYPTIAN REVIVAL FISH SLICE (Maker unknown)
Maker unknown, c.1870

The flat surface with elaborate bright-cut engraving and open-work, square handle terminates in an intricate cast bust of a pharaoh, marked sterling and 925, the fish slice one of the more uncommon serving pieces in American Egyptian revival flatware, marked reverse of handle
11.9in. long
Auction 608 | Lot: 18212 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,091.25
Tiffany & Co.: A GROUP OF EIGHT AMERICAN SILVER LAP-OVER-EDGE ACID ETCHED FORKS (Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York)
Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York, c.1880

Each with different acid-cut-back decoration including birds, fruit, flowers and berries, marked reverse of handles
7in. average length (Total: 8 Items)
Auction 608 | Lot: 18227 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,031.50
Tiffany & Co.: AN AMERICAN SILVER LAP-OVER-EDGE SALAD SERVING SET (Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York)
Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York, c.1890

The pair with gold washed bowls, one with Japanese style acid-cut-back bamboo and a bird scratching its head with a claw, the other with foliate decoration and an owl resting on a branch, near mint condition with upper case 'M' date mark, marked reverse of handles
The spoon is 10.4in. (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 608 | Lot: 18238 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $2,031.50
AN ENGLISH SILVER TWO-HANDLED GADROON EDGE TEA SERVICE TRAY
Mark of A.E. Poston & Co. Ltd, London, England, 20th century

The large rectangle Georgian style tray with heavy applied gadroon, acanthus leaf and rococo rim, heavy cast handles, in superb condition, marked underside
26.5in handle to handle, 18in. wide, 126oz
Auction 608 | Lot: 18286 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $1,912.00

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$2,868 or more
Erik Magnussen: A SILVER ART DECO BOWL BY ERIK MAGNUSSEN (Mark of Erik Magnussen, Germany)
Mark of Erik Magnussen, Germany, c.1930

The round stepped foot leading to four stylized palmette, supporting a round round flaring bowl, produced in Germany prior to the 1920's, this piece an important precursor to the Art Deco movement, entirely handwrought, of large proportions and heavy weight, marked underside
6.7in. high, 12in. diameter, 43.5oz
Auction 608 | Lot: 18291 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $1,912.00
Wallace: A NINETY-FOUR-PIECE AMERICAN SILVER GRAND BAROQUE PATTERN FLATWARE GROUP (Mark of Wallace, Wallingford, Connecticut)
Mark of Wallace, Wallingford, Connecticut, c.1941

Unmonogrammed, the group consisting:
Twelve hollow-handle knives
Twelve butter knives
Twelve forks
Twelve salad forks
Two lemon forks
Twelve soup spoons
Twenty-four teaspoons
A preserve spoon
A bonbon spoon
A sugar shell
A sauce ladle
A master butter knife
A pie server
A serving spoon
A cold meat fork (Total: 94 )
Auction 608 | Lot: 18023 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $1,852.25
Gorham: AN AMERICAN SILVER MIXED METAL TABLE LIGHTER (Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island)
Mark of Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, c.1885

The body entirely hand hammered, a large cast and applied silver crab, a large cast and applied copper and brass spider, with the original lid and cap, missing wick retainer, excellent condition, marked sterling & other metals, marked underside
5in. handle to spout
Auction 608 | Lot: 18352 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $1,792.50
George Sharp: AN AMERICAN SILVER BALL PATTERN MACARONI FORK (Mark of George Sharp, Philadelphia)
Mark of George Sharp, Philadelphia, c.1865

This most unusual serving fork has eleven tines, with parcel gilt, pierced and decorated with bright cut engraving, marks included 'patent' '1863 G.S.' and sterling, marked reverse of handle
10.6in. long
Auction 608 | Lot: 18195 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $1,673.00
R&W Wilson: AN AMERICAN COIN SILVER CHINOISERIE COFFEE POT (Mark of R&W Wilson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Mark of R&W Wilson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c.1850

Of baluster form on a round pedestal base, chased, repousse design set upon a heavy matte finish, the cast spout with deeply raised ornament, handle with rams head and acanthus leaf mounts, the hinged lid with a Chinoiserie figure carrying a water pail, marked underside
13in high, 35.3oz
Auction 608 | Lot: 18322 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $1,673.00
Tiffany & Co.: AN AMERICAN SILVER AESTHETIC MOVEMENT CUP AND SAUCER (Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York)
Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York, c.1890

Surfaces entirely hand hammered, Japanese style, chased and engraved stylized octopus tentacle 'H.E.M.Y.C.' monograms on both pieces, the handle of the cup a handwrought stylized octopus, upper case 'M' date mark, marked undersides
2.5in. high, 11oz gross weight (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 608 | Lot: 18351 | Oct 31, 2004

Sold For: $1,673.00

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