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German Silver Figural Cherub Box
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German Silver Figural Cherub Box
BG654

This Circa 1900 large box is intricately and beautifully designed. The hinged cover portrays two cherubs entwined with flowers, leaves, scrolls, and a large bow. The sides are fully covered with a crown, bows and swags, and leaves. It has a large cartouche on the lid with no monogram, and the interior of the box is gilded. It is shaped oval in shape and is an excellent example of very fine embossing. It measures 8 inches by 6 ½ inches by 2 3/8 inches and weighs 20.5 troy ounces. It has German ha... Click for details

$3,500
Antique German silver Marriage Cup  Circa. 1890
Antique German silver Marriage Cup Circa. 1890
BJ237

A large Antique German Silver Figural Groom Marriage Cup decorated with a deeply carved design of griffins, flowers, shells, fleur de lils and intricate scroll work on the larger, lower cup. The smaller hinged upper cup is decorated with a complimentary design and is held aloft by two figural griffin heads. Made in Germany. Circa 1890. Fully Hallmarked. Perfect Condition. Excellent Condition. 15 Troy Ounces. Very Heavy Weight. Height- 10 ½ inches. Diameter- 3 7/8 in. (of lower cup), 2 3/8 in. (u... Click for details

$4,000
Antique Silver Swan German Circa 1910
Antique Silver Swan German Circa 1910
BJ255

This silver swan is nicely decorated with beautiful feathers. It is 800 silver with German hallmarks. It measures about 3 1/2" long by 3" high which includes the height of the head. It is open on the top and could be used as a salt. The patina is excellent and overall it is in very good condition.

$350
Figural German Silver Elephant Circa 1920
Figural German Silver Elephant Circa 1920
BJ249

This circa 1920 silver elephant has a turned up trunk which means good luck. The body of the piece has the texture of a real elephant. It is hallmarked 800 silver which indicates its German origin. It measures 5 1/2" long including the trunk and tail and has a height of almost 3 1/2". At 8 ounces it is of substantial wight. It is in excellent condition.

$2,000
Art Nouveau Whiting Sterling Figural Pitcher Circa 1890
Art Nouveau Whiting Sterling Figural Pitcher Circa 1890
BJ212

This is an impressive Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Tankard Style Pitcher made by Whiting Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, Circa 1890. The tankard is of tapered cylindrical form. The body repousse, chased and engraved with the head of a woman wearing a strand of pearls, suspended in the midst of ocean wave motifs. The handle is in the form of a seahorse resting its head on the crest of a wave. The spout is plain. The pitcher is hallmarked on the underside of the base with Whiting’s maker’s mark, Whi... Click for details

$5,500
English Sterling Silver Figural Bank
English Sterling Silver Figural Bank
BJ158

Very unusual English sterling silver bank, made in London in 1930. The bank is formed as a whimsical English character holding an umbrella. There is a slot where his mouth is to insert the coins. Around the bottom edge is "Always Be Prepared For A Rainy Day". The very bottom of the piece is wood with a leather covering. Fully hallmarked around the bottom edge. 6" tall, very good condition.

$1,200
Figural Leaf Dishes Blackington Circa 1920 Oak Leaf
Figural Leaf Dishes Blackington Circa 1920 Oak Leaf
BF751

Very fine quality set of 12 leaf dishes. Excellent detail, 6" long X 3 3/4" across. Fully hallmarked on the back with the Blackington hallmarks, sterling and 498. Just over 13 troy ounces, very good condition.

$1,200
Figural Leaf Dishes Blackington Circa 1920`
Figural Leaf Dishes Blackington Circa 1920`
BF749

Very fine quality set of 8 leaf dishes. Excellent detail, 6" long X 3 3/4" across. Fully hallmarked on the back with the Blackington hallmarks, sterling and 500. Just over 10 troy ounces, very good condition.

$950
Figural Leaf  Dishes Blackington Circa 1920 Maple Leaf
Figural Leaf Dishes Blackington Circa 1920 Maple Leaf
BF752

Very fine quality set of 8 leaf dishes. Excellent detail, 5" long X 4 3/4" across. Fully hallmarked on the back with the Blackington hallmarks, sterling and 499. Just over 8 troy ounces, very good condition.

$950
Buccellati Silver “Seal Form” Table Ornament 1970’s
Buccellati Silver “Seal Form” Table Ornament 1970’s
BF943

This is a charming Buccellati 800 Silver Table Ornament in the form of a seal, made in Italy Circa 1970. The seal is realistically formed with a flat hair coat and whiskers. The body is signed “Buccellati Italy” on the under side of the base and is hallmarked 800 on the tail flipper. This is an absolutely charming piece of silver and the fact that it is made by Buccellati, adds to its aura. The seal’s coat is oxidized for a more realistic interpretation. The figure is in excellent condition... Click for details

$2,500
Antique German Silver Figural Swan Circa 1900
Antique German Silver Figural Swan Circa 1900
BG458

A beautifully formed Antique German 800/1000 silver figural swan decorated with heavily carved engraved work-designed to accentuate the natural feathering of the swan. Made in Germany, fully hallmarked, fabulous patina, excellent condition. 9 troy ounces, very good weight. Height 4 3/4", width 4 1/4', length 6 3/4".

$1,200
Pair English Sterling Figural Shell Dishes  Birm. 1920
Pair English Sterling Figural Shell Dishes Birm. 1920
BD815

A fabulous Pair of English Sterling Silver Figural Shell Dishes that sit on three figural Dolphin Pedestal Feet. The body of the shells are carved with a subtle cut out design and finished with a gadroon border. And the figural scroll handles are adorned with female bust to create an unusual handle for each. Made by F. J. Makers, Birmingham, England. Dated 1920. Fully Hallmarked. Lovely Patina. Excellent Condition. 19.5 Troy ounces. Extremely Heavy Weight. The shells measure 5 ¼ in. X 5 ¼ in. an... Click for details

$2,000

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