Sterling Holloware: Other

Turn-of-the-century American sterling silver nutmeg grater. Ovoid and lobed; cover hinged and tabbed. Gilt-washed interior and hinged rasp. Worn marks include “Sterling”. Very good condition with nice patina and toning.

Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x D 1 1/4 in. Weight: 1 troy ounces. #BT584

Turn-of-the-century German 800 silver novelty shoe. Fantasy foot wear with chased flowers and scrolls, and upturned elf toe. Heel plain. Interior gilt washed. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 3/8 x W 2 1/2 x D 7 1/2 in. Weight: 5.8 troy ounces. #BN998

German 930 silver gilt shoe, ca 1920. For a lady with laced front and pierced scrolls. Upturned elf toe is solid as are heal and back, which has a scrolled cartouche (vacant). A fantasy fashion ornament. Marked “930.” Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 5/8 x W 1 7/8 x D 7 1/2 in. Weight: 5 troy ounces. #BN999

Fancy American sterling silver knife rack, ca 1920. Oval ring mounted to stepped oval foot. Ring top has wide openings for the blades and correspondingly small ones at bottom for the tips. A practical piece with lots of scrolls and flowers. Marked “Ambassador Sterling”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x W 4 1/2 x D 2 5/8 in. Weight: 5 troy ounces. #BQ876

Large American sterling silver pipkin. Globular with double lip spouts. Turned stained-wood baluster handle. Fully marked including maker’ stamp (FB Rogers) and no. 385. Very good condition. Minor wood wear.

Overall dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 9 1/2 x D 4 7/8 in. Gross weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BQ859

Antique European silver strainer, ca 1840. Round bowl with concentric piercing, gadrooned rim, and feathered open loop handle. On handle back is engraved shaded block monogram NP. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 7 3/4 x D 4 7/8 in. Weight: 5.5 troy ounces. #AW822

Sterling silver silent butler in Bamboo pattern. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1965. Shallow bowl with curved sides. Cover flat and hinged with fluted thumb rest. Handle bamboo form. A rare and desirable piece in this pattern. Hallmark includes postwar pattern no. 25063. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 7/8 x W 10 1/8 x D 6 1/8 in. Weight: 13 troy ounces. #BP342

Sterling silver chafing dish. Made by Tiffany in New York, ca. 1900. This piece comprises saucepan with cover, insulating bowl, and trivet. The saucepan is encircled with low-relief foliage on stippled ground. The cover has a bud finial. The trivet is circular with open ogee arches surrounding open circle, and rests on bracket supports. The pattern (no. 11079) was first produced in 1891. Excellent condition. Hallmark includes director's letter T (1892-1902).

Dimensions: H 6 1/2 x W 13 x... Click for details

This is a lovely Dominick & Haff serving fork. It has a flower motif. The work is raised and very crisp. The fork measures 9" in length. The condition is excellent as is the patina. The fork weighs 2 troy ounces.

These spoons are quite interesting. All are in the aesthetic taste. The largest spoons marked Gorham sterling with a number 1995. It is 3” in length and is the shape of a shovel. The second spoon is marked Gorham sterling number 2035 and has a figural starfish attached o the end. It is 2 ½” in length and has a figural shell spoon. The 3rd and 4th spoon are identical. They are marked Gorham Sterling and numbered 3030. They have a clam shell spoon and the shafts are spiked. The... Click for details