Sterling Holloware: Nut Dishes

Set of 6 Midcentury Modern sterling silver nut dishes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Abstract and asymmetrical apple with scrolled stem and leaves. Rests on ball support. Fully marked. Five have pattern no. 22886 (first produced in 1940). Two have director’s letter m (1907-47), 2 have director’s letter M (1947-56), and 1 has director’s letter L (1956-ca 1965). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x W 2 3/8 x D 3 1/4 in. Total weight: 6.5 troy ounces. #BV244

Midcentury Modern sterling silver and cut-glass cigarette cup. Made by Hawkes in Corning, New York. Flattened and oval glass bowl with cut diaper and scalloped rim border. Round and stepped sterling silver base. Fully marked. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 3 1/2 x D 2 in. #BU225

Pair of American sterling silver and clear glass swan bowls, ca 1920. Each: Ovoid clear glass body with carved tail. Sterling silver mount with plumy wings and graceful s-scroll neck. Marked “Sterling”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x W 2 1/4 x D 3 7/8 in. #BT309

Set of 12 sterling silver ashtrays. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Rectangular with tapering sides and concave ovalish cradle. The individual size that makes smoking look stylish. Dangerous table accessories. Fully marked. Six have director’s letter m (1907-47) and 6 have director’s letter L (1956-ca 1965). In latter group, 2 have pattern no. 59001. All other ashtrays have pattern no. 19099. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x W 3 3/4 x D 3 1/4 in. Heavy total weight: 27... Click for details

Set of 6 turn-of-the-century American sterling silver figural nut dishes. Each: Irregular lozenge-form leaf with engraved veins and embossed grape bunches. Open vine handle. Butler finish. Fully marked including faint maker's stamp (Mauser) and no. 3310. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x W 3 5/8 x D 3 1/2 in. Total weight: 3.6 troy ounces. #BA557