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Desk Accessories: Other (14)
English Crystal & Sterling Ball Match Strike London
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English Crystal & Sterling Ball Match Strike London
BF233

An English Crystal Match Strike in the classic, collectible ball design with a center well to place the matches. The rim of the match strike is decorated with a thick Sterling Silver lip. Made in Birmingham England, Dated 1910. Fully hallmarked, very good condition. (just a few very slight nicks). The match strike stands 1 7/8" in high and measures approx. 2 1/8" in diameter.

$325
Arts and Crafts Silver and Malachite Humidor, C 1910
Arts and Crafts Silver and Malachite Humidor, C 1910
BF188

This is a unique European 830 standard silver box in the Arts and Crafts hand hammered style. The hinged lid is hand worked with a repousse scrolling floral trapezoid shaped boss centering a carved oval cabochon malachite within a beaded and scalloped collet setting. The humidor is entirely hand hammered, the base is applied with a geometric border and the top is stamped with an undulating scroll and dot border. The box is stamped 830S, Ditges, #211 and BWKS for Bremer Werkstatten fur Kunstge... Click for details

$7,500
Antique Silver Double Stamp Box Wilcox Silver Co 1910
Antique Silver Double Stamp Box Wilcox Silver Co 1910
BF197

American Sterling Silver double stamp box. Rectangular in shape with an applied scroll edge and a hinged cover. Inside mounted with 2 sloped compartments for two different denominations of stamps. A ligh gilding inside. Hallmarked on front of box with sterling and the Wilcox Silver Mark for Sterling Silver. 2 1/4 by 1 ½ inches, Height 1 inch. Nice condition. Old script mono on the cover.

$225
Antique Austrian Silver Desk Blotter  C.1900
Antique Austrian Silver Desk Blotter C.1900
BD830

A substantial Antique Austrian Silver Desk Blotter designed in a classic French style. The large, oval finial is awash in an ornate figural fauna motif and is bordered by a beautiful beaded edge. And the four corners of the blotter are decorated with a soft scroll design. A century ago, blotters were necessary for blotting the ink from paper after using a fountain pen. Nowadays, they make perfect paper weights while adding a fabulous flourish to any desk. Made in Austria, circa 1900. Nice Patina... Click for details

$2,250
.Antique Austrian Silver Desk Blotter  C.1900
.Antique Austrian Silver Desk Blotter C.1900
BD827

A substantial Antique Austrian Silver Desk Blotter designed in a classic French style. The large, oval finial is awash in an ornate figural fauna motif and is bordered by a beautiful beaded edge. And the four corners of the blotter are decorated with a soft scroll design. A century ago, blotters were necessary for blotting the ink from paper after using a fountain pen. Nowadays, they make perfect paperweights while adding a fabulous flourish to any desk. Made in Austria, circa 1900. Nice Patina.... Click for details

$2,250
Gorham Sterling Silver Figural Horse Jar C 1950
Gorham Sterling Silver Figural Horse Jar C 1950
BE969

A cylinder-shaped Sterling Silver Jar with a cover that is adorned with a figural horse. Made by Gorham Co., Providence, Rhode Island. Circa 1950. Nice Patina. Excellent Condition. 5 Troy Ounces. The jar stands 3 3/8 in. (4 ¾ in. to top of horse) and measures 2 5/8 in. in diameter.

$550
CARTIER STERLING SILVER ASH TRAY AS WINE TASTER FORM
CARTIER STERLING SILVER ASH TRAY AS WINE TASTER FORM
BA326

Unusual Cartier Ash Tray in the Form of a French wine taster but with a piece to rest the cigarette. Beautifully formed with reeded loop handle. Fully hallmarked on bottom with CARTIER, hallmark with the silver grade 950 in a cartouche and MADE IN FRANCE. Diameter 2 1/4 inches. 4 inches over handle and cigarette holder. Nice weight. Nice patina. We have 12 pieces available that we are selling individually.

$275
ART NOUVEAU STERLING SILVER PAPER CLIP NYMPH
ART NOUVEAU STERLING SILVER PAPER CLIP NYMPH
BD365

American sterling silver paper clip embossed with a beautiful semi-clad Nymph. Scene depicts a winged nymph perched on a rock outcropping on a pond with fauna. This piece is in pristine condition. Spring in paper clip is working well, very tight. Decoration on this piece is truly 3D. Hallmarked on the back “sterling”. Size 2 3/4 by 1 3/4 inches. Art Nouveau c. 1900.

$645
 ART NOUVEAU SILVER LETTER RACK BY GORHAM, 1901
ART NOUVEAU SILVER LETTER RACK BY GORHAM, 1901
AX195

Gorham Mfg. Co. Sterling Silver Letter Rack, Providence, RI, 1901. The letter rack is hallmarked with Gorham’s maker’s mark, date letter and style number B1626M. It was retailed by Shreve, Crump and Low. The letter rack is of shaped rectangular form with each of the three racks hand chased, repousse and engraved with foliage in the Art Nouveau manner. This letter rack is very similar in style to the Martele pieces produced by Gorham during this period. However, Martele pieces were entirely ... Click for details

$1,750
ANTIQUE AMERICAN STERLING SILVER PAPER CLIP, C. 1895
ANTIQUE AMERICAN STERLING SILVER PAPER CLIP, C. 1895
BE673

This beautiful sterling silver paper clip is decorated with an ornate scroll and leaf design. The raised pedestal holds the hinged mechanism that lifts up to secure a note, invitation, etc. It would make a beautiful addition to any desk or secretary. It was made by Frank W. Smith Co. Inc. of Gardner, Mass. and dates to 1895. Fully Hallmarked. It has a beautiful patina and is in excellent condition. It measures approx. 6 in. X 5 ½ in. and stands 2 1/8 in. high.

$895
ENGLISH STERLING BRIDGE CARD BOX, LONDON 1899
ENGLISH STERLING BRIDGE CARD BOX, LONDON 1899
BD667

This is a fabulous Antique English sterling silver card box for Bridge. The hinged cover of the box is decorated with an ornate raised, scroll design that surrounds the word BRIDGE- spelled out on an angle. In each corner resides a figural card suite (spade, heart, diamond, and clover) with an even number (2,4,6,8 respectively) atop each. The interior of the box is original and is in fairly good condition. Any bridge aficionado would covet such a box! It is in very good condition and is quite sub... Click for details

$2,750.00
FRENCH BRONZE D'ORE PICTURE FRAME CIRCA 1900
FRENCH BRONZE D'ORE PICTURE FRAME CIRCA 1900
AV254

This is a striking and unusual gilded bronze picture frame executed in an elegant neoclassical style. The shaped-rectangular frame has an outer border comprised of bands of beading and abstract leaf motifs, and a circular, inner border of reeding accented at intervals with leaves and with an inner band of delicate beading. The top of the frame features a central portrait medallion of a woman surrounded by a starburst design and flanked on each side with an abstracted leaf. These designs are s... Click for details

$1,850.00

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