Three (3) piece Newell Harding & Co., Boston, repousse coin silver tea set with floral cartouches surrounding monogram "M" to one side of body and inscription "From Father & Mother" to the other, naturalistic branch form handles with bunches of berries, and round foot with floral design. Set includes one (1) teapot with hinged lid […]
Lot 789: 19th c. Silverplated Epergne with Crystal Bowls
Silver on copper epergne or centerpiece with round crystal center bowl surrounded by four smaller crystal bowls, supported on four (removable) scrolling acanthus decorated arms, issuing from a stand with circular frame atop a foliate-decorated quadruped base. 12 3/4" H. Unmarked. Probably English, mid to late 19th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of Mrs. Arnold Haber, […]
Lot 788: Old Sheffield Crested Meat Dome & Platter
Old Sheffield plated meat dome with platter. Large lobed oval form with a naturalistic foliate handle, scrolling foliate and shell rim and two engraved armorial crests both with banners reading REGEM DEFENDERE VICTUM ("To Defend the Conquered King"). Fleur de lis hallmark to underside beneath handle. Together with a platter having a deep well and […]
Lot 787: Robert Pringle Silverplate Swan Epergne & Mirrored Table Plateau
London silverplate epergne hallmarked for Robert Pringle, comprised of one central pierced support with a partially frosted glass bowl having a scalloped rim, flanked by three removable shaped arms supporting matching glass bowls, all raised on a tapering fluted standard on a round footed base adorned with three figural swans resting on half-round fluted feet. […]
Lot 785: Set 12 Georgian Sterling Pistol Grip Knives
Scarce set of 12 George III Pistol Grip Dinner Knives with sterling handles and new stainless blades, hallmarked for maker or sponsor William Abdy I, London, c. 1760-1770. Overall – 9"L. PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, TN Collection. CONDITION: Very good condition with replaced blades, some wear and small dents to handles.
Lot 786: 2 Russian Niello Snuff Boxes plus Spanish Knife with Engraved Handle
1st item: Niello inlaid silver snuff box decorated with view of a Russian city, likely St. Petersburg, on one side with floral decoration and monogrammed reserve on the other. Hinged lid. Stamped 84 for .875 fineness, other illegible hallmarks. 1" H x 3" W x 2" D. Russian, circa 1900. 2nd item: Russian Niello silver […]
Lot 783: Neoclassical Silver Sauce Boat w/ Mythological Decoration
Silver Neoclassical style gravy or sauce boat with chased band of mythological figures, insects, foliage, and a sheaf of wheat to body, chased leaf-and-tongue to foot, and c-scroll handle with foliate accents. Monogrammed "Lee Wood Gorham" to handle. Stamped with illegible marks to base; tests sterling. 8" H x 10 1/2" W x 3 5/8" […]
Lot 784: Irish Chinese Style Sterling Silver Dish Ring
Irish Sterling Silver Dish Ring, circular, with openwork Chinoiserie decoration depicting figures in Chinese clothing, birds of paradise, flowers and pagoda. Hallmarked for Dublin, 1905-1906, Vest & Son. 4 1/8"H (10.5 cm) x 8" (20 cm) diameter at base. 13.56 oz troy. PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, TN Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition.
Lot 782: 7 pcs. European Silver, incl. Communion Paten & Spanish Colonial
Seven (7) silver items, including sterling communion tray and Spanish Colonial .800 silver candlestick. 1st item: one (1) Greek Orthodox communion paten with Greek inscription and rosette to the top, repousse crosses and foliate designs to body, and bead course to base, unmarked but tests sterling (6 1/2" H x 7 3/8" dia.). 2nd item: […]
Lot 780: Bateman Sterling Mounted Horn Cup plus Baleen Ladle, 2 Items
Rare Peter and Ann Bateman English sterling silver mounted horn hunting cup, the rim and bottom of interior hallmarked for London, 1797. 3 7/8"H (9.6 cm); together with a Georgian silver toddy ladle with inset George II coin and twist carved baleen handle, monogrammed JSS, unmarked bowl, overall 14 7/8" L (37.5 cm). Ladle probably […]