Mixed Metal

Mixed metal copper and silver Turkish coffeepot with Japonesque ornament. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1882.

Traditional copper vessel comprising ovoid body, s-scroll spout, c-scroll handle, cylindrical neck, and hinged onion-dome cover. Applied silver butterflies (one gilt), birds, fronds, and blossoming prunus branch. Tooled band with stylized leaves and flowers at neck base. Allover honeycomb hand hammering. Finish shades from brown to red. A striking synthesis of two modishly exotic... Click for details

Mixed metal copper and silver Turkish coffeepot with Japonesque ornament. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1885. Traditional copper vessel comprising ovoid body, s-scroll spout, c-scroll handle, and cylindrical neck and hinged onion-dome cover. Applied silver dragonfly, birds, grain sheaves, and cattails. Tooled band with stylized leaves and flowers at neck base. Finish shades from brown to red. A striking synthesis of two modishly exotic styles. Hallmark includes no. E40. Very good condition.... Click for details

Japonesque Revival sterling silver and mixed metal picture frame. Made by Tiffany & Co in New York, ca 1970. Rectangular window and flat surround with engraved bamboo and mixed metal appliques, including a dragonfly – a perennial symbol of the modish exoticism associated with Tiffany since the late 19th-century. With glass, silk lining, and laminate back and hinged support. For landscape (horizontal) display. Hallmark includes postwar pattern no. 26005/95. Very good condition.

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Japonesque mixed metal bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1881. Copper bowl with curved sides and crimped rim. Allover honeycomb hand hammering. Applied silver and copper flower rooted in granulated soil. Large silver dragonfly also applied. Hallmark includes date letter and no. 50. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 4 1/2 x D 4 1/8 in. #BN749

Japonesque hand-hammered sterling silver and mixed metal christening mug. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1879.

Gently curved sides with reeded and inset foot and plain oval-mounted c-scroll handle. Fish applied to allover honeycomb ground: A variety of species in gold and copper, swimming in different depths and directions. Granulated sand at bottom. Hallmark includes date letter, no. 3210, and phrase Sterling / & other metals. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 3... Click for details

Japonesque sterling silver and mixed metal tea set. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1879-1880. This set comprises teapot, creamer, and sugar.

Each: Bellied with short reeded neck and foot ring. Bracket handles (teapot handle stained wood). Teapot has gently raised hinged cover with ball finial and s-form spout. Creamer has discreet lip spout. Allover honeycomb hand hammering applied with lots of period motifs: oversized leaves and lily pads as well as granulated soil; rich and varied... Click for details

Japonesque sterling silver and mixed metal bowl. Made by Whiting in New York, ca 1880. Bellied bowl on 3 trefoil-mounted balls. Engraved and acid-etched marine motifs, including plants and shells, heightened with applied mussel and snail. Applied mixed metal crab with gracefully scrolled legs curled over the rim. Engraved armorial.

A beautiful piece with plenty of period flavor by one of New York’s other mixed metal makers. Hallmark includes no. 904D. Excellent condition.

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Mixed metal and silver vase. Made by La Pierre (part of International) in Newark, ca 1890. Baluster with turned-down and ruffled rim and stepped foot. Body is copper with silver foot and mount including rim. Applied silver branch and leaves with copper cherries. Hallmark includes phrase “Silver & Copper”. Good condition with nice patina. A few dings to copper body – but nothing to detract from the overall attractiveness.

Dimensions: H 7 1/4 x D 3 1/4 in. #R&M

Sterling silver and mixed metal water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1885. Globular body, straight neck, and c-scroll handle. Allover honeycomb hand hammering. Applied flowers, leafing tendrils, and butterflies. A restrained design with graceful plant and insect motifs. Hallmark includes pattern no. 3077 and phrase “Sterling silver and other metals”. Good condition.

Dimensions: H 7 3/8 x W 8 x D 5 1/2 in. Weight: 25 troy ounces. #BM963

Japonesque iron teapot with sterling silver mounts. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1883. A rare experimental piece. Japanese form with cover and twisted swing handle. Iron surface is granulated with nuanced patina. Mounts are bird, blossoming prunus branch, and insect. Interior appears to be tinned. Hallmark includes date letter, no. W19, and words “sterling” and iron”. Good condition. Interior has minor rusting.

Dimensions: H (without handle) 4 1/4 x W 5 1/2 x D 4 1/4 in. #BM987

Rare and understated hand-hammered sterling silver and mixed metal tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1879. Triangular with chamfered corners. Allover honeycomb hand hammering and acid-etched pea vine heightened with applied rose and yellow gold. Rests on 6 double c-scroll supports with scalloped mounts. Hallmark includes pattern no. 5579 (first made in 1879). Very good condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 1 x W 16 1/4 x D 14 7/8 in. Weight: 50 troy ounces. BM826

Japonesque sterling silver vase. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1876. Amphora with tapering sides, stepped foot, flared rim, and vertical side handles terminating in volute scrolls. Fish and marine plants engraved on body. Arms have stylized Modern Victorian ornament. A wonderful application of avant-garde design to a Classical form.

Hallmark includes date letter. Condition: a few firescale spots, which do not detract from the overall beauty.

Dimensions: H 6 7/8 x D 2 5/8 in. Weight:... Click for details