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.

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

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".

A gorgeous antique German silver figural swan decorated with heavy engraved work that depicts the lush feathering of the bird. The head of the swan is curved in a sweet demure pose and the two applied feet peek out playfully from the lower part of the body. The swan has been hollowed out in order to facilitate a perfect holder for a spring bouquet! The bottom(underside) of the swan is engraved with the inscription "To J.J.L.B. from E.E.L.W. July 22nd 1900". Made in Germany circa 1900. Fully ... Click for details

This is a wonderful pair of sterling silver salt and pepper shakers by the American silversmiths Dominick & Haff designed as figural pug dogs. Each shaker is formed as pug seated upright, with a removable head pierced on the top as the shaker. It is rendered with wonderful details including a furry coat, collar with leash ring, an alert facial expression with squished nose and large, sad eyes, and a curled little tail. Each shaker is in excellent condition and has been superbly crafted, and eac... Click for details

This is a unique silver-plate mounted Austrian crystal decanter in wonderful figural design of a German Shepherd dog. This decanter has an incredibly detailed crystal body depicted the dog in a seated pose with upright front legs and bushy tail curled around its feet. The neck of the body is the decanter’s opening which is fitted with a stopper encased in the silver-plated dog’s head that shows the dog with alert pointed ears and a steady straight gaze with amber-colored glass eyes. The decante... Click for details

This is a lovely and unusual sterling silver vase by Tuttle Silversmiths. The flaring, tulip-shaped body is supported on a circular base flanked with two figural swans. Each is rendered with great detail including life-like feathers and large expressive eyes. The combination of modern styling in the flaring, undecorated bowl of the vase with the sculptural details of the base makes this a uniquely dramatic and eye-catching vase. It is in excellent condition and has been beautifully crafted fro... Click for details

This is a unique and unusual 800 silver spice box, imaginatively and expertly crafted in the form of a squirrel on a log. It is of extraordinary quality and has been superbly made to the very highest standards. The squirrel is perched daintily atop a beautifully detailed log which has been encircled all around the base by intricately made leaves, ferns and foliage. He is contentedly nibbling on a tasty treat carefully held in his extraordinarily well-made hands. His facial features are extrem... Click for details