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ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER AND CRYSTAL INKWELL FRENCH 1900
  
ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER AND CRYSTAL INKWELL FRENCH 1900
BB439

This is a lovely and unusual sterling silver mounted crystal inkwell in an exuberant Rococo Revival design. The round, crystal body is formed with five large, spiraling lobes that produce a dynamic silhouette. The hinged cover has a plain circular collar with a round, button lid that is chased with scroll and shell designs. The decoration creates a superb unity in this piece that would surely make a statement on any desk. This inkwell is in excellent condition, and is marked with French hall... Click for details

$1,650.00
ANTIQUE SILVER VINAIGRETTE M. LINWOOD BIRMINGHAM 1812
ANTIQUE SILVER VINAIGRETTE M. LINWOOD BIRMINGHAM 1812
AL652

This is a lovely sterling silver vinaigrette made by the Birmingham silversmith Matthew Linwood. The lid of this hinged, rectangular box is decorated with a central, rectangular medallion that could be engraved against a background of bright-cut diaper-work. The bottom has a guilloche border with a bright-cut bellflower at the center. This wonderful, neoclassical decoration shows excellent contrast in one piece, and the fine details show off this silversmith’s skills. The gold-washed interio... Click for details

$700.00
ANTIQUE SILVER VINAIGRETTE BIRMINGHAM 1827
ANTIQUE SILVER VINAIGRETTE BIRMINGHAM 1827
AN376

This is a lovely sterling silver vinaigrette made by a Birmingham silversmith. This hinged, rectangular box has is decorated on the top and bottom with deep, horizontal grooves. The lid has a small rectangular plaque with an engraved monogram, and a partial, chased floral border. The gold-washed interior has a hinged grille with a lovely pierced design of delicate leafy scrolls. This box is in very good condition, and is marked on the side lip. It measures approx. 1/2” high, 1 3/8” long and... Click for details

$750.00
ANTIQUE SILVER VINAIGRETTE BIRMINGHAM 1810
ANTIQUE SILVER VINAIGRETTE BIRMINGHAM 1810
AR978

This is a fine sterling silver vinaigrette made by a Birmingham silversmith, mark of T*I. This hinged, rectangular box has a wavy, quilted pattern accented with X marks. The gold-washed interior has a hinged grille pierced with a floral medallion against a diaper-work background. This box is in very good condition, and is marked on the inside bottom of the box. It measures approx. 1/2” high, 1 5/8” long and 1” wide. This charming vinaigrette has unusual textural decoration that shows off th... Click for details

$450.00
SWISS SILVER AND ENAMEL BOX CIRCA 1900
SWISS SILVER AND ENAMEL BOX CIRCA 1900
AU840

This is a lovely Swiss silver and enamel box in an unusual kidney bean shape. The entire surface is dotted with a pattern of delicate red roses that are outlined in gold leaf with small green leaves. The roses are arranged against a background white enamel background with engine turned, guilloche patterning. It has a hinged lid, with a brilliant, gold-washed interior. It is marked inside the box on the bottom and on the reverse of the lid. This box is in excellent condition with fine ename... Click for details

$1,650.00
AUSTRIAN SILVER AND ENAMEL BOX CIRCA 1900
AUSTRIAN SILVER AND ENAMEL BOX CIRCA 1900
AX678

This is a beautiful Austrian silver, oval shaped box with lovely enamel decoration. The hinged, lid has a painted scene of a wooded landscape with a lake and a tree in the foreground. This scene is set against a white enamel background with engine turned decoration that is repeated on the sides. The sterling silver border of the lid has delicate swags, and a basket-weave motif. The bottom of the box has an engine turned guilloche design. The interior of this box is gold washed. It is marke... Click for details

$645.00

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