This is a unique American sterling silver presentation centerpiece bowl from the New York Yacht Club with superb decoration in the style of the Rococco Revival and a truly magnificent inscription in the Art Nouveau style. It has been superbly made by the highly regarded silversmiths at Black, Starr & Frost and has an aesthetically pleasing ovoid silhouette that has been beautifully enhanced by decoration of the very finest quality. It rests upon a low base with four elegant feet defined by scr... Click for details

This is a lovely French signed gilded silver decorative centerpiece in the form of three figural cherubs surrounded by grapes and vine leaves. It has been beautifully cast to extremely high standards and its subject matter is perfectly charming and completely irresistible. The three young figures are sitting and reclining contentedly amidst the remains of their Bacchanalian revelry, the delightfully mischievous expressions on their beautifully and exquisitely crafted faces attesting to their en... Click for details

This is a truly magnificent museum quality sterling silver bowl, superbly decorated all around with a fabulous repousse design of sea shells in the Aesthetic style. The assorted shells include a variety of scallops, clam-shells and oysters and have been artfully set against a background of sea weed and organic marine motifs. Each has been rendered with such exquisite precision that every motif has an extraordinarily realistic appearance. The quality of the craftsmanship throughout is remarkab... Click for details

This is a lovely pair of American sterling silver compotes, elegantly designed in the Art Nouveau style and bearing the signature of W.C. Codman, the most important and influential designer of Gorham's highly collectable hand-made "Martele" line. The compotes are beautiful and sophisticated in appearance, the Art Nouveau elements being subtly invoked with restraint and refinement in the form of gently undulating borders prettily enhanced by gracefully swirling vines, leaves and flowers. Each o... Click for details

This elegant and unusual sterling silver and mixed metal oil lamp is a truly unique item! Designed by premier American silversmiths the Gorham Manufacturing Company, this teapot represents the exoticism of the Japanese taste in the 19th century. The dramatically shaped low circular body has an elongated spout and plain, high-arched shaped silver handle. The surface of the body has been deeply hammered, tapering to the base in a highly decorative manner. Applied mixed metal decoration playfull... Click for details