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Sterling silver inkwells, frames, desk sets, letter openers, magnifiers, cigar cutters, desk accessories in antique sterling silver from Nelson and Nelson Antiques located in NYC, New York.

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Sterling Letter Opener American Circa 1910
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Sterling Letter Opener American Circa 1910
BJ189

This sterling letter opener is engraved with flowers and swirls and leaves at the top of the handle. It is a light engraving and below the decoration it is plain solid silver. It is marked Sterling on the back, also with a makers mark. It measures 10" in length and is heavy weighing 2 ounces. It is in excellent condition.

$325
Horse Head Sterling Cigarette Case American Circa 1920
Horse Head Sterling Cigarette Case American Circa 1920
BG648

This circa 1920 sterling cigarette case has the head of a horse engraved on the cover. The engraving portrays the texture of a real horse. It is marked Sterling with American maker marks. It measures 4 1/2" long by 3" wide. It has a weight of 5 ounces. It is gilded on the inside. It is in excellent condition.

$500
Silver Letter Opener Figural Coin
Silver Letter Opener Figural Coin
BG565

This letter opener has a Fleur de Lis at the top and below that there are two round decorative designs. The top round design almost looks like a coin and the bottom circular design resembles a Celtic star. It is European made and it is hallmarked on the back of the silver blade. It measures about 10" in length. It is in excellent condition. Circa 1920

$375
Sterling Silver and 14K Letter Opener by Blackington
Sterling Silver and 14K Letter Opener by Blackington
BC348

This miniature letter opener is sterling and 14K and is fully hallmarked on the back. There is a figural head of a woman in 14K with a crown on her head on the handle. It is also monogrammed with a woman’s name on the knife. It measures about 4 1/4 inches in length. Nice condition and patina.

$185
Antique American Cut Crystal &Sterling Repousse Inkwell
Antique American Cut Crystal &Sterling Repousse Inkwell
BD998

A large, impressive Antique American square shaped Intaglia Cut Crystal inkwell featuring a motif of beautiful carved flowers on all four sides of the well. The inkwell is mounted with a sterling silver collar and the hinged cover is decorated with gorgeous figural floral repousse design. American, circa 1900. Hallmarked STERLING. Fabulous patina on the sterling, excellent condition of both the sterling and crystal. The inkwell measures 4" X 4" and stands 5 1/2" to the top of the lid.

$3,000
English Sterling and Scottish Agate Magnifying Glass
English Sterling and Scottish Agate Magnifying Glass
AO436

This is a beautiful English magnifying glass with a swirled sterling silver handle inlaid with multicolored agate made in Birmingham 1894. Excellent condition 6 1/2" in length.

$495
Antique German Silver Inkstand Augsburg Circa 1725
Antique German Silver Inkstand Augsburg Circa 1725
BF917

Elegant Early 18th Century Antique German Silver Inkstand, Augsburg, Dated 1728, Signed with the maker’s mark of “TR”. The inkstand is of shaped oval form with a simple conforming rollover rim. The inkstand holds an inkwell and a sand dispenser. The inkstand is engraved with the original 18th century inscription ”Door de Prinses Maria Louisa, aan Luorick Hamerster, als Pillagift ?????, 1728.” The inkstand is hallmarked with the maker’s mark, Augsburg mark and “L” in the center of the inksta... Click for details

$3,500
Chinese Silver Cigar Case Circa 1880
Chinese Silver Cigar Case Circa 1880
BF884

A fine quality Chinese silver cigarette or small cigar case. This piece is of the finest quality. The front decorated with people, trees and building, all very crisp condition. All the decoration is 3D, very pushed out . The back decorated with bamboo shoots and leaves with 4 birds on different bamboo shoots. The case has 2 hinges, one to open the top and another that opens at the bottom of the case. Excellent condition. Size 4” by 2 5/8 “ by 1” deep. Hallmarked LUEN-WO 90 on the outside botto... Click for details

$2750.00
Rose Crystal & Sterling Match Strike London 1907
Rose Crystal & Sterling Match Strike London 1907
BF844

A tall Antique English Rose Ribbed Crystal Match Strike Orb with an unadorned Sterling Silver collar mount. Made in London, England. Dated 1907. Fully Hallmarked. Very Good Condition. Some minor dings to silver mount. Glass is in Excellent Condition. Height- 3 in. Diameter- 3 in.

$1,250
Purple Crystal & Sterling Match Strike Birmingham 1899
Purple Crystal & Sterling Match Strike Birmingham 1899
BF846

An antique English purple Ribbed crystal match strike orb with an unadorned sterling silver collar mount. Made in Birmingham, England Dated 1899 fully hallmarked, very good condition. Some very minor chips on edge of orb base, height 2 1/8", diameter 3".

$1250
Green Crystal & Sterling Match Strike chester 1890
Green Crystal & Sterling Match Strike chester 1890
BF848

An antique english green crystal match strike orb with an unadorned sterling silver collar mount. Made in Chester, England dated 1890. Fully hallmarked, fair condition. Has seen quite a bit of use. Height 2 3/4", diameter 3"

$1,100
Pink Crystal & Sterling Match Strike English Circa 1900
Pink Crystal & Sterling Match Strike English Circa 1900
BF845

A lovely antique English pink crystal match strike orb with an unadorned sterling silver collar mount. Made in England. Hallmarked with "c" date mark and "D & H" maker's mark. Very good condition, height 2 3/8", diameter 2 1/2"

$950

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