Sterling Holloware

Pair of Victorian sterling silver napkin rings. Made by Martin, Hall in Sheffield in 1888-90. Each: hexagon engraved with garlands and leafy borders. Traditional ornament applied to modern form. In leather-bound case with silk lining and fitted velvet. Fully marked including 1888 and 1890 date letters. Case has gilt retailer's stamp for Boodle & Dunthorne in Liverpool. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Each napkin ring. H 1 1/4 x W 1 7/8 x D 1 3/4 in. Case: H 2 3/8 x W 5 1/2 x D 3 in. #BI579

Classical sterling silver basket. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1915. Round and wide with tapering sides, raised foot, and bell-form swing handle. Acid etched ornament. On inerior scrolled border interspersed with alternating palmettes and scrolled cartouches (vacant). On handle tubular cartouche (vacant) between leafy scrolls. Exterior plain. Fully marked including pattern no. 18930A (first produced in 1915) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition.

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Set of 6 George V sterling silver napkin rings. Made by Ebenezer Newman in London in 1913. Each: Engine turned wave ornament and heraldic cartouche (vacant). Snazzy prewar Art Deco. In leather-bound case with silk lining and fitted velvet. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Each napkin ring: H 1 3/8 x D 2 in. Case: H 2 1/4 x W 5 1/4 x D 4 1/2 in. Total weight (silver only): 5 troy ounces. #BI614

Midcentury Modern sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Svend Toxværd in Copenhagen. Baluster body with helmet mouth and grape-bunch mounted scroll handle. Alternating grape bunches and palmettes applied to base. Body has allover hand hammering. Fine Danish craftsmanship with a strong Jensen influence. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 8 3/4 x W 7 1/2 x D 4 3/4 in. Weight: 19 troy ounces. #BL327  

Modern Classical sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York in 1928. Lobed and upward tapering sides, capped foliate scroll handle, wide lip spout with fluid swags, and raised circular foot with crimped trefoils. Sleek but traditional with good heft. Hallmark includes no. 1302/108, volume (4 1/2 pts), retailer's stamp (Brand-Chatillon), and Reed & Barton date symbol. Dominick & Haff was consolidated with Reed & Barton in 1928. Very good condition.

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Large sterling silver scallop shell bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1941. Elongated form and dynamic flutes. Rests on 2 balls. Fully marked including date code and no. 42606. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x W 7 3/8 x D 9 in. Weight: 11 troy ounces. #BI136

Sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1916. Shallow with scalloped and everted rim, and molded foot. Interior is lobed with geometric and floral piercing. Low-relief foliage on rim. Very sweet. Hallmark includes date symbol and pattern number (2163A).

Dimensions: H 3 ½ x D 12 in. Weight: 21 troy ounces. BH680

German sterling silver lady’s shoe. Imported to England by Theodor Hartman in 1902. Shoe has pointy upturned elf toe and open bands. Exterior decorated with scrolls, flowers, and tassel in low relief. Heel plain. German hallmark and English import marks with London city stamp and date letter. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/8 x W 2 7/8 x D 9 in. Weight: 8.3 troy ounces. #BH552

German Rococo sterling silver lady’s shoe. Imported to England by Berthold Muller in 1902. Decorated with pastoral scenes of horn-blowing shepherds, crook-carrying shepherdesses, sweet baby lambs. Heel gadrooned. German hallmark and English import marks including Chester city stamp and date letter. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 2 3/8 x D 7 3/4 in. Weight: 7.4 troy ounces. #BH556

Victorian sterling silver lady’s shoe. Made in Birmingham, England in 1890. Dainty slipper with applied bow and satin-textured finish. Plain heal and sole. Fully marked (maker's mark indistinct). Very good condition with strong definition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x W 2 1/4 x D 7 1/2 in. Weight: 4.3 troy ounces. #BH558

Sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany in New York, ca. 1910. Round and plain well with scrolled and scrolled turn-down rim. Rim ornament includes flowers set in pierced roundels, applied leaves, as well as scrolled and interlaced bands inset with stylized flowers. Hallmark includes pattern no. 17790 (first produced in 1910) and director's letter m (1907-47). Very good condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x D 10 in. Weight: 17 troy ounces. BH387

Set of 4 sterling silver figures of Bacchus. Made by Buccellati in Italy. A young Bacchus prances and gambols. One figure holds a grapevine. Another holds a large ivy leaf. The other two manipulate drapery. The infant deity, in all his manifestations, is buck naked apart from the artfully posed waistbands. Soft bottoms and stubby legs are on view. An attractive decoration for the wine cellar.

Dimensions: Tallest: H 7 ¼ x W 1 ¾ x D 3 in. Shortest: H 5 ¾ x W 2 ½ x D 3 in. Total... Click for details