Sterling Holloware: Mugs

German silver beaker, 18 C. Gently tapering sides with allover stippling. At top, plain band between engraved double lines. Nurnberg city mark and letters TR in circle. Good condition with attractive period wear and rubbing.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x D 2 3/4 in. Weight: 4 troy ounces. #BT526

Turn-of-the-century Edwardian sterling silver cup. Made by Gorham in Providence. Straight sides and high-looping handle. Chased floral garland at top. A pretty, girly design with lots of room for engraving. Interior gilt. Fully marked and numbered A2924. Very good condition. A few minor pings to underside.

Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x W 4 3/8 x D 3 in. Weight: 3.4 troy ounces. #BT424

Aesthetic coin silver baby cup. Made by Juergens & Andersen in Chicago. Straight sides with ribbed rim and base. Two cabled girdles frame central shaped cartouche (vacant) between stylized leafy scrolls. At top and bottom ornamental wavy and linear borders. Handle curvilinear scroll with split bottom mount. Marked “Chicago” and “Coin” with maker’s stamp (1857-71). Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 3 x W 3 5/8 x D 2 3/4 in. Weight: 2.5 troy ounces. #BT512

Set of 12 Edwardian sterling silver demi-tasse holders and saucers. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1914. This set comprises 12 holders and 12 saucers. Each holder: Conical with spread foot and capped s-scroll handle. Scrolling pierced band and reeding. Each saucer: Solid and tapering with well. Fully marked including 18705D (first produced in 1914) and director’s letter m. Fine condition. Dimensions: Holder: H 2 3/8 x W 3 1/8 x D 2 1/8 in. Each saucer: H 1/2 x D 4 1/8 in. Total weight:... Click for details

Pretty coin silver baby cup. Gently curved and tapering body and capped scroll-bracket handle. Stylized ornament with loose and scattered flowers in pendant strapwork frames. Numbered 50 with maker’s stamp for Krider & Biddle, a partnership that was active in Philadelphia from 1860 to ca 1870. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 4 1/4 x D 2 3/4 in. Weight: 3.7 troy ounces. #BT454

Traditional coin silver baby cup. Made by George Sharp for Bailey & Co. in Philadelphia. Straight and upward tapering sides with reeded bands and high-looping handle. A popular Georgian form that remained in production for many years. Sharp worked for Bailey & Co. from ca 1848-50. Engraved ribbon-tied wreath vacant. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s stamps. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 4 1/4 x W 4 1/2 x D 2 7/8 in. Weight: 6 troy ounces. #BT451

Edwardian sterling silver baby cup. Retailed by JE Caldwell in Philadelphia, ca 1910. Straight sides, molded rim and base, and c-scroll handle. Lots of room for engraving. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp and no. 863. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 7/8 x W 4 x D 2 5/8 in. Weight: 3 troy ounces. #BT042

American Classical coin silver baby cup, ca 1850. Plain and straight sides with beaded rims and capped s-scroll handle. Lots and lots of room for engraving. Marked underside: “Premium of the / Ills State Agl Society”. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 4 x W 4 3/8 x D 3 in. Weight: 5 troy ounces. #BT052

Victorian sterling silver two-handled cup. Made by Atkin Brothers in Sheffield in 1900. Curved bowl with flared rim and short and straight foot ring. Capped and high-looping side handles with graduated beading. A traditional form. Suitable for presentation. Fully marked; on underside engraved retailer’s name “Bruford & Son, / Silversmiths, / Eastbourne & Exeter”. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 3 x W 5 7/8 x D 3 3/4 in. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BT257

South American silver mug, early 19 C. Straight sides with s-scroll handle and molded rim and base. Script initials engraved on underside. Condition: A rich back story in the form of deep patina, wear and rubbing, as well as some pings and dents.

Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x W 4 x D 2 5/8 in. Heavy weight: 8 troy ounces. #BR646

Turn-of-the-century Love’s Dream sterling silver having mug. Made by Unger Bros in Newark. Traditional form with flared rim and c-scroll handle. On front Love in the figure of a smooth-cheeked winged cherub embraces Venus amidst fluffy clouds. Interior has pierced partition for holding brush. Fully marked and numbered 762. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 x W 4 3/8 x D 3 1/8 in. Weight: 3.5 troy ounces. #BR686

Midcentury Modern sterling silver baby cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Plain with flared rim and c-scroll handle. Lots of room for engraving. Fully marked including director’s letter M (1947-56) and pattern no. 23245 (first produced in 1947). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/8 x W 3 x D 2 3/8 in. Weight: 3 troy ounces. #BT014