Vanity Items: Other

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver cigarette case. Made by Blackinton in North Attleboro, Mass. Rectangular and hinged. On front and back is same marine scene with whiplash currents and seagrass. At bottom is a big tail-lashing fish, and at top a small fish wriggling to the surface. Engraved 3-letter script monogram. With chain. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 389. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions (without chain): H 4 x W 3 1/4 x D 1/2 in. Weight: 4... Click for details

Turn-of-the-century German Renaissance Revival 800 silver chatelaine. Open Grotesque mount with satyrs and cherubs embedded in leafing scrollwork. Six chains with pendant boxes, vinaigrette, 18th-century coin, miniature dog, and notebook comprising reusable leaves between top-hinged armorial covers. A seventh chain dangles pendant-less. A therapeutic assemblage of mystery receptacles, good-luck charms, fainting restorative, plus a few sheets in case of sudden literary inspiration. Guaranteed to... Click for details

Victorian sterling silver shaving mug. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1892. Straight sides and curved bottom with foot ring. Loose and dynamic leafing scrolls chased and engraved on sides. Leaf-capped scroll handle with bead-and-real applied to exterior and gadrooning applied to interior. Bowl interior has pierced and curved partition for holding brush. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date symbol, and no. 3960. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x W 4 3/4 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 5... Click for details

Edwardian glass jar with sterling silver cover. Made by Arthur Wilmore Pennington in Birmingham in 1908. Jar round and curved with short straight neck. Cut ferns, diaper, and stars. Cover has central hair receiver hole and small pin holes. Shell and scroll ornament. Cover fully marked and numbered 4092. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 3 x D 3 1/4 in. #PM

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver mirror. Made by Lebkuecher in Newark. Two bracket supports joined by concave and crisscrossing stretchers. Hinged swing oval frame inset with beveled glass. Dense and fluid engraved scrolls, leaves, and flowers on lined ground. Each support has shaped cartouche (vacant). Glass frame engraved with interlaced script monogram. A timeless addition to a lady’s vanity table. Fully marked and numbered 2473/15. Excellent condition with strong definition.... Click for details

Turn-of-the-century Love’s Dream sterling silver having mug. Made by Unger Bros in Newark. Traditional form with flared rim and c-scroll handle. On front Love in the figure of a smooth-cheeked winged cherub embraces Venus amidst fluffy clouds. Interior has pierced partition for holding brush. Fully marked and numbered 762. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 x W 4 3/8 x D 3 1/8 in. Weight: 3.5 troy ounces. #BR686

Ramp up your allure with a turn-of-the-century parasol handle. Silver and amber cylinder mounted to cone with enameled stylized vertical leafing branches on green guilloche basket-weave ground. Silver rim with seed-pearl border and cabochon-cut pink hardstone top. For a flirty, twirling come-hither. In a leather-bound case with fitted velvet and silk lining with Parisian retailer’s gilt stamp (Dupuy). Worn marks appear to be those of Georg Adam Scheid; also, French import marks. Very good... Click for details

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