English George III sterling silver soup tureen and cover, Neoclassical design, oblong form with shaped cover having an engraved griffin crest and a loop handle with acanthus overlay; plain body with gadrooned edge, lion’s mask and loop bail handles with acanthus overlay, engraved griffin armorial crest to each side; atop an oblong pedestal base with […]
Lot 87: Continental Silver Griffin Figural Jug
Continental .800 silver figural claret or wine jug, the hinged lid in the form of a griffin’s head set with glass topaz eyes, cast handle with applied feather decoration, the body with chased feather design resting on two claw feet. Conjoined initial monogram with crown crest. Marked on underside of lid and on base with […]
Lot 86: French silver and cobalt glass claret jug
French Neoclassical style cobalt glass claret jug or ewer with silver mounts, the deep blue glass body adorned with overlaid silver decoration of Classical Greek figures engaged in various activities, surmounted by a silver frame with egg and dart banding, a covered beaded spout and curved handle with dolphin head terminus. Egg and dart banding […]
Lot 84: 3 Coin Silver Julep Cups inc. KY
3 coin silver julep cups or beakers, all with cylindrical tapering sides and molded edges. 1 with incuse mark D.KINSEY( working Cincinnati, Ohio c. 1840-1871), 1 with circular mark P.L. REESE MT. STERLING KY (Philip Louis Reese, workng Mt. Sterling, c. 1857-d. 1897, ref. Boultinghouse, Silversmiths of KY, p. 224), and 1 marked D.P. ARMER […]
Lot 85: George VI Sterling Silver Tray, Crichton Bros.
George VI sterling silver platter or drinks tray, rectangular form with scalloped corners and beaded rim, engraved foliate and diaper border accented by cherub or angel faces in cartouches at each corner. No monograms or monogram removals. Hallmarked for London, 1929 and maker's mark for Lionel Alfred Crichton, additionally marked London Hand Wrought Crichton Bros. […]
Lot 83: Missisippi Premium Coin Silver Cup, Noxubee Fair 1858
Rare and generously sized Mississippi Agricultural Presentation Goblet, coin silver, engraved "Premium / Noxubee Fair / 1858" within a garland of repousse grapes and vines, molded rim and foot ring. No maker's mark. 7"H, 5. 11 oz troy. Note: According to T.S. Boggess, Jr., Emeritus Associate Professor of Food & Science, University of Georgia, the […]
Lot 81: Mitchell & Tyler Coin Silver Presentation Goblet, Lewis Minor Coleman
Coin silver repousse goblet, University of Virginia interest, presented to Lewis Minor Coleman (Virginia, 1827-1863), stamped mark on inner rim of base for Mitchell & Tyler (working Richmond, Virginia, 1845-1866). Goblet with heavy repousse leaf, grape and vine decorated bowl, the central engraved cartouche reading "To L. M. Coleman from The C. L. Society, 1853-4", […]
Lot 80: 2 Baltimore Coin Silver Mugs
(2 items). 1st item: Baltimore coin silver repousse Christening mug, marks for Andrew Ellicott Warner (1786 – 1870) active 1805-1870. Footed baluster form and scrolled rococo handle, all-over chased and engraved repousse decoration with central cartouche engraved "Bessie". 3 3/4" H. 2nd item: Baltimore coin silver repousse Christening mug, marks for Andrew Ellicott Warner (1786 […]
Lot 78: George Sharp, Bailey & Co. Sterling Silver Ewer
Bailey & Company, Philadelphia, sterling silver repousse lidded ewer or pitcher, marked with additional hallmarks for the maker George Sharp (Active, 1850-1874. Produced exclusively for Bailey & Co. 1852-1866). Rococo style ewer form with domed top with finial, flared lip over a pear shaped body and footed base, naturalistic branch and leaf handle; repousse scrolling […]
Lot 79: Bogert 3 pc coin silver tea service
3-piece Classical coin silver tea set, circa 1830, marked N.J. BOGERT in rectangle for Nicholas J. Bogert, working New York, NY, early 19th century; consisting of teapot, sugar bowl and creamer, all with C scroll handles, lobed bodies and bands of heart/scroll decoration to rims, shoulders, and midsections; the teapot and sugar bowl with figural […]