Sterling Flatware

Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau sterling silver bonbon scoop. Large and round bowl with open scrollwork bordered by pierced striation with serrated rim. Scrolled handle with dense and entwined tendrils, and traditional shell terminal. Shaped cartouche (vacant). Fully marked including no. 506 and stamp for Meriden Britannia, a maker that was part of International. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 3/4 x W 5 1/8 x D 2 in. Weight: 8 troy ounces. #BR156

Turn-of-the-century Chinese export silver serving fork. Retailed by Tuck Chang in Shanghai. Scalloped 4-tine shank engraved with fish and grass. Handle tapering and hollow. Double-sided ornament with birds perched on blossoming prunus branches. Marked. Very good condition.

Length: 9 5/8 in. Weight: 5.5 troy ounces. #BT255

Set of 6 Danish Modern gilt sterling silver and enamel demitasse spoons. Made by Egon Lauridsen in Copenhagen, ca 1960. Each: Oval bowl, narrow bowl with engraved chevrons, and leaves on colored ground. Each color different. In leather-bound case with silk lining and fitted velvet. Lining has silvered retailer’s stamp Worcester Silver Company. Spoons fully marked. Very good condition with intact enamel.

Length: H 4 in. Total gross weight (spoons only): 1.5 troy ounces. Case: H 3/4 x W 6 1/4... Click for details

Chinese export silver serving fork, ca 1910. Plain and scalloped 5-tine shank. Handle tapering and hollow with a scary, scaly dragon with slinking talons applied to handle front and back. Marks including stamp for Wang Hing, a noted Hong Kong silversmith and retailer. Very good condition.

Length: 8 3/4 in. Weight: 3.5 troy ounces. #BT253

Chinese export silver serving fork, ca 1910. Shaped 4-tine shank engraved with fish and plants. Handle tapering and hollow. A scary, scaly dragon with slinking talons applied to handle front and back. Marks including stamp for Wang Hing, a noted Hong Kong silversmith and retailer. Very good condition.

Length: 8 5/8 in. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BT254

Large turn-of-the-century Chinese export silver serving fork. Made by Cumwo in Hong Kong. Shaped 4-tine shank engraved with trees and pagoda. Handle flat and shaped with chased slinking, serpentine dragon on front and back. Front has circular frame (vacant). Marked. Very good condition.

Length: 9 1/4 in. Weight: 5 troy ounces. #BT251

Turn-of-the-century Belle Epoque sterling silver bonbon scoop. Made by Gorham in Providence. Shaped and gilt bowl with pierced scrolls, flowers, diaper, and central lyre. S-scroll and reeded handle. Leafy terminal inset with Classical mask. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. H866. Very good condition.

Length: 8 1/2 in. Weight: 7 troy ounces. H 8 1/2 x W 4 1/2 x D 1/8 in. #BR162

Classical coin silver serving tongs. Made by William Gale & Son in New York. U-form with traditional English double-scroll terminal on each side and scalloped shanks. One side has shaped blade with open rectangles; the other side has 3 tines. Monogram engraved on handle. A fine piece by a historic maker, that underwent many changes in partnerships and names. It was active in this incarnation in the 1850s. Marked. Very good condition. Taut and springy.

Length: 9 1/2 in. Weight: 6 troy ounces.... Click for details

Chrysanthemum sterling silver dinner set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1890.

This set comprises 145 pieces (dimensions in inches): Forks: 24 dinner forks (7 1/2), 12 salad/terrapin forks (6 3/8), 12 seafood forks (6), and 12 ice cream forks (5 5/8); Spoons: 10 teaspoons (5 5/8), 12 round gumbo spoons (7 3/4), 12 bouillon spoons (5 1/2), 10 grapefruit spoons (5 3/4), and 6 tablespoons (8 1/4); Knives: 12 dinner knives (10 1/8), 12 lunch knives (8 7/8), and 11 butter spreaders (5... Click for details

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver bonbon scoop. Made by Gorham in Providence. Round shaped bowl with arched handle. Dynamic ornament with swooshing and colliding leafy scrolls. Fully marked and numbered A4224. Very good condition.

Length: 7 in. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BR154

Art Nouveau sterling silver bonbon scoop. Made by Whiting in New York. Large shaped bowl with loose and interlaced scrollwork overlaid with flowers. Handle solid and curved with chased flowers and volute terminal. Turn-of-the-century freshness. Fully marked and numbered 5740. Very good condition.

Length: 10 5/8 in. Weight: 7.5 troy ounces. #BR161

Chrysanthemum sterling silver dinner set for 12. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910.

This set comprises 252 pieces (dimensions in inches): Knives: 12 dinner knives (10), 12 lunch knives (9), 12 breakfast knives (7 1/2), 12 fish knives (7 1/2), 12 fruit knives (7), and 9 butter knives (5 3/4);

Forks: 12 dinner forks (7 1/2), 12 lunch forks (6 3/4), 12 salad forks (6 3/4), 12 fish forks (6 1/2), 12 seafood forks (6), 12 terrapin forks (5 3/4), 12 berry forks (6), and 4 individual... Click for details