Archive of material related to the WWI service of Lt. Edward Dickson Hicks III of Nashville, Tennessee (1892-1961, 2nd LT, 122nd Heavy Field Artillery, 33 Division, U.S. Army). Includes several photos of Hicks in uniform (one in oval giltwood frame), and multiple letters between Hicks and the young lady who became his wife in 1920, […]
Lot 867: 47 pcs Assorted Silver, incl. Demitasse Cups
1st – 24th items: 12 Gorham sterling demitasse cups and 12 saucers together with 11 Lenox porcelain liners with gilt rims. All sterling monogrammed "V". Cups – 2 1/4" H. Inserts – 2 1/4" H. Plates – 3 3/4" dia. 33.725 troy oz. total sterling weight. 25th item: 1 small circular Lunt sterling photo frame […]
Lot 868: Group 15 Sterling Bread and Butter Plates
Group of 15 sterling silver bread and butter plates by various makers including 8 by International, marked H413; 2 by Gorham; 2 by Alvin, marked L49 plus 3 others, all 6" diameter. 10 with monograms, 1 by Kirk and Son with engraved mother and child image. 15 total, 36.825 total oz troy. CONDITION: All with […]
Lot 869: Gorham Sterling Silver Chalice
Gorham sterling silver chalice, lid with cross finial, gilt interior, marked on base "Gorham sterling 'lion anchor G' 4539". Base – 9" H x 6" W. 19.88 oz troy. CONDITION: Very good condition with minor surface scratches.
Lot 870: English Sterling Repousse Loving Cup
English Victorian sterling silver 3-handle loving cup, having floral repousse decoration around the body, cartouche with engraved family crest and gilt wash interior, supported by three (3) scrolling foliate handles transitioning into feet. London maker's hallmarks, possibly Daniel and John Wellby (partially illegible) and date mark for 1899. 3 1/4" H x 5 3/4" dia. […]
Lot 864: Wallace Sterling Pierced Bowl & Engraved Box
1st item: Wallace sterling silver bowl, #4160-9 with pierced floral border. 2 1/4″ H x 10″ dia. 11.570 troy ounces. 2nd item: Gorham sterling silver jewelry box, #6235R, square form having cut corners with chased floral top. Monogram to the top. 3″ H x 7″ square. 28.120 troy ounces. 39.795 total troy ounces. Estate of […]
Lot 865: Assembled Set 8 Sterling Silver Beakers
Assembled grouping of eight (8) sterling silver tall cups or beakers, five (5) with marks for M. Fred Hirsch Silver Company (5 1/4" H) and two (2) with marks for Baldwin and Miller Company (5" H) and one (1) with marks for Revere Silversmiths (5" H), all with matching "J Mc K" monograms. 45.230 total […]
Lot 866: Group Sterling Silver Trinkets, 15 items
15 assorted sterling silver items and more including a Meriden sterling soap container; small Kirk Stieff sterling heart-shaped tray; small Reed and Barton “Windsor” pattern sterling rectangular tray; Art Nouveau matchbox holder with repousse decoration of a smoking man; rectangular .800 silver matchbox holder with monogram; pair of marked sterling riding boot-shaped toothpick holders; 1 […]
Lot 860: Rococo Style Sterling Sauceboat
Rococo style sterling silver sauce boat with lobed body having chased and repousse seashell decoration, three scroll and shell form feet and a shaped handle ending in shell terminals. Unmarked but tests as .925 sterling. 6″ H x 8 3/4″ L x 4 1/2″ W. Possibly Mexican, likely 20th century. 19.420 troy ounces. Provenance: Deaccessioned […]
Lot 861: Silver Flatware, Mostly Coin, 59 pcs.
Large grouping of silver flatware, 60 pcs. including 35 coin silver teaspoons, 4 coin silver table or serving spoons and 7 coin silver forks. Makers include: J.L. Smith, W. Goddard, L. lasomus, Platt and Brothers, Butler McCarty and Co., Joseph Brems, J.O. and W. Pitkin, Hazen, H. Muhr and Son, Harding, Hall and Elton, Newell […]