Sterling Holloware: Nut Dishes

Set of 3 sterling silver nutpicks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Shaft applied with wrapround leafing oak branch and mounted with faceted gilt point. Cast figural terminal in form of bushy-tailed squirrel, clutching nuts with itty-bitty paws. Fully marked including director’s letter m (1869-1875) for Edward C. Moore. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x W 1 x D 3/8 in. Total weight: 3.5 troy ounces. #BT988

Set of 6 Modern Classical sterling silver scallop shell nut dishes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Dense flutes and plain handle. Rests on 2 balls. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x W 2 1/2 x D 2 3/4 in. Total weight: 6.5 troy ounces. #BT320

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