Sterling Holloware: Nut Dishes

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 Edwardian sterling silver nut bowls. Made by Webster in North Attleboro, Mass., ca 1910. Each: Solid oval well, pierced fish scale sides, and flared rim with pierced scrollwork. Monogram engraved in well. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x W 3 1/4 x D 2 1/4 in. Total weight: 3.4 troy ounces. #BP664

Set of 10 sterling silver scallop shell nut dishes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Dense flutes and plain handle. Rests on 2 balls. The pattern (no. 22479) was first produced in 1937. Hallmarked. Three shells have director’s letter m (1907-47) and 4 have director’s letter L (1956-ca 1965). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x W 2 1/2 x D 2 7/8 in. Total weight: 11.4 troy ounces. #BN105

Set of 6 American sterling silver nut dishes in form of grape leaf, ca. 1900. Each: lozenge form leaf with engraved veins and chased grape bunches. Open vine handle. Butler finish. Hallmarked. Excellent condition.

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

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

Dimensions: H 1/2 x W 2 1/2 x D 2 7/8 in. Total weight: 6.7 troy ounces. #BI537

Set of 11 sterling silver nut dishes. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn in New York, ca. 1920. Each: scalloped and oval well with curved sides and everted rim. Interior has repousse lobing and pierced and raised flowers. Monogrammed. Hallmark includes model no. 5536/120. Excellent condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 1 x W 3 ½ x D 2 2/3 in. Total weight: 8 troy ounces. BI297

Set of 6 scallop-shell nut dishes. Made by Black, Starr & Gorham in New York, ca. 1950. Each: well-defined flutes and plain handle. Rests on 2 ball feet. Hallmarked. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x W 2 ¾ x D 2 ¾ in. Total weight: 6 troy ounces. BH546