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 […]
Lot 781: 7 Silver Items attrib. Bateman inc. Stuffing Spoon, Ladle, Tongs and Spoons
1st item: Hester Bateman sterling silver tongs with bright cut decoration, oval grips, monogram TMA, London, no date mark (c. 1785). 2nd through 5th items: Two pairs of matching Hester Bateman tablespoons. Includes one pair with C monogram, London, 1785-86, and one slightly smaller pair with rooster crest, London, 1787-88. 6th item: William Bateman stuffing […]
Lot 779: J. Angell Sterling Mounted Ostrich Egg plus Horn Cup, Snuff Mull
Victorian Snuff Mull, Georgian Horn Cup, and Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg (3 items). 1st item: Victorian Sterling silver mounted ostrich egg, the finial, mounts and stand all hallmarked for Joseph Angell Sr. & Joseph Angell Jr., London, 1848-49. 11"H overall. 2nd item: Large Georgian Old Sheffield mounted horn cup, the silver-on-copper rim engraved THE GIFT […]
Lot 777: 11 Pcs. European Silver, Mostly Sterling + Buccellati .800
Eleven (11) assorted European silver items, mostly sterling plus Buccellati coin. 1st – 2nd items: Two (2) Italian Mario Buccellati coin silver shell form salt cellars with four bun feet and seahorse figureheads having red stone eyes. Stamped with maker's mark, "Made in Italy", and "800". 3rd-7th items: Five (5) English sterling silver items, including […]