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388. An American Silver Tankard by Liberty Browne (1776-1831), Philadelphia, Circa 1812-1815 An important heavy silver lidded tankard, made by Liberty Browne of Philadelphia (1776-1831), with a stepped lobed cover, scrolled handle and shield-shaped terminal, the plain baluster shaped body atop a stepped base. The front face of the tankard is beautifully inscribed with initials surrounded by a foliate wreath and a ribbon and bow at the top and tied wheat below. The tankard weighs 51.7 troy oz. and measures 10"H. It is marked on the bottom "L. Browne" four times. No other marks found. Browne was a partner from 1801 to 1809 with John Houlton in Baltimore MD as BROWNE & HOULTON, a partner from 1810 to 1811 with William Seal in Philadelphia PA as BROWNE & SEAL and worked from 1812 to 1815 as a silversmith in Philadelphia PA. Browne was the President of the Select Council and appointed in many civic positions including Philadelphia county treasuer. He was an active member of many councils of defense during the War of 1812 and was held in high regard among his peers. On display in the Pittsburgh PA gallery. 4,000/6,000 Sold: $7,360.00 |
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389. A London Sterling Silver Lidded Pot by Richard Hennel, English, ca. 1865 A lovely sterling silver waste pot with lid and double handles, 9" wide at the handles, the body approx. 6" in diameter. The melon form body is decorated in very detailed relief with flowers and foliage. One side has a relief of a running stag. The legs are very dimensional applied forms of oak leaves and acorns. The lid is surmounted by a blossom and leaf finial cast separately and bolted to the top, and its interior is washed in gold. The interior lip of the body is also washed in gold. The underside of the lid as well as the body is hallmarked "RH" (Richard Hennell). Also marked with the Leopard's Head, date letter F, the Lion Passant and the Queens Head markings. This finely worked piece would have been part of an elaborate Victorian table service. On display in the Pittsburgh PA gallery. 800/1,200 Sold: $948.75 |
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390. A Beautiful Antique German Silver Basket A beautiful and rare hand wrought antique Dutch sterling silver basket, marked 800 on the inside bottom, of ovoid shape with scalloped edges outlined with roses in relief, with intricate piercework on the sides with swags of flowers and baskets tied with bows, with scrolling foliate forms below and another rose motif with piercework below that. The bottom is a relief picture of putti with a bird in a basket and a birdcage, one feeding a small bird, with cupid holding his bow standing in the center of the group. This pretty lacy basket measures 8-3/8"W x 6-1/2" x 1-1/2"D, and weighs 5.8 troy oz. 300/500 Sold: $195.50 |
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391. A George III Silver Repousse Teapot, English, ca. 1822-23, Attributed to Nicholas Hearndon A handsome squat silver plate teapot with elaborate floral repousse design with gadrooned rim. Bone insulators. Hallmarked throughout. Measures approx. 5"T x 10-1/2"W (with handle) x 7"W. On display in the Pittsburgh PA gallery. 400/600 Sold: $402.50 |
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392. A Pair of Regency Style Candlesticks by the Goldsmith's and Silversmith's Co. This handsome pair of weighted Sheffield plate candlesticks, ca. 1870, is ornamented with floral swags, urns and ram heads and other Neo-classical motifs. Marked "Goldsmith's & Silversmiths Company, 112 Regent St." on each base. Green felt is glued on the bottom. Both measure approx. 12" tall. 400/800 Sold: $529.00 |
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393. Gorham "Plymouth" Coffee & Tea Service, American, ca. 1945 Elegant Coffee & Tea service by Gorham Silver. The set includes a teapot, coffee pot, creamer and sugar bowl with lid, and a sterling salver by Birks Silver. Porcelain insulators on the handles. Each item is marked with Gorham hallmarks and a 1945 date mark. Coffee pot measures approx. 9-1/2"T x 10-1/2"L x 5"W, teapot measures approx. 6-1/2"T x 11-5/8"L x 5"W; creamer approx. 6-1/4"T (with the handle) x 4-1/2" x 3-1/8"; sugar bowl approx. 6-1/4"T x 8"L x 4-1/4"W, salver approx. 14"D. Total weight approx. 102 troy oz. 800/1,200 Sold: $1,063.75 |
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394. Georg Jensen Cake Server, Denmark, ca. 1915-1927 Typical Jensen design with a twisted handle accented with a cluster of balls finial. Chased decorations on the blade. Back marked with an impressed George Jensen mark (raised letters) used during 1915-1925, Denmark, Sterling, 91, and J mark. Overall the server measures approx. 9-1/4"L, and weights approx. 2.7 troy oz. On display in the Pittsburgh PA gallery. 300/500 Sold: $379.50 |
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395. Georg Jensen Fish Lifter Fork, Denmark, ca. 1915-1927 Traditional Jensen design with a twisted handle accented with a ball cluster finial. Chased decorations on the blade. Back marked with an impressed George Jensen mark (raised letters) used during 1915-1925, Denmark, Sterling, 91, and J mark. Overall the server measures approx. 8-3/4"L, and weights approx. 3.4 troy oz. On display in the Pittsburgh PA gallery. 300/500 Sold: $356.50 |
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396. A Silver Presentation Bowl A pretty silver repousse presentation bowl, possibly coin silver or plate as no marks found, with a graceful neck and foot, 9" diameter at the lip x 6" tall, with a foliate design in relief, and inscribed with a dedication at the lip. The inscription reads: "26 Januar 1918 Dem Fusilierrigiment Furst Karl Anton von Hohenzollern (hohenzollernsches) No. 40 das Feldartillerieregiment Grossherzog (1 Lad) No. 14 in truer Waffenbruderschaft". On display in the Pittsburgh PA gallery. 350/500 Sold: $609.50 |
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397. English Sterling Silver Box, London ca. 1899-1900 Impressive sterling silver casket with a hinged lid and a button latch. The lid is designed with high relief decorations of flowers, foliage and Rococo-style C-scrolls. Sides of the box feature a chased design with C-scrolls and stylized foliage. The hallmarks on this piece date it to ca. 1899-1900 and depict a Leopard's head, date letter D, and a lion passant. Also marked with a monogram "LR" of an unidentified maker. Overall this piece measures approx. 3½"T x 8¼"L x 6"W. Weighs approx. 24 troy oz. 200/400 Sold: $448.50 |
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398. A Sterling Silver Tray From Cartier A square tray with scalloped edges and sides. Bottom marked "Cartier/ Sterling/ H202". Measures approx. 9½" square and weighs approx. 9.6 troy oz. 150/250 Sold: $230.00 |
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399. Sterling Silver Tea Strainer with Etched Glass Base and Four Sterling Ashtrays, and an Oval Silver Dish Elegant tea strainer rests on an etched glass tripod base; the strainer features decoratively pierced base and pierced design handles; overall the piece measures approx. 1-3/4"T x 2-3/4"W. Also four sterling silver individual ashtrays with ruffled sides; bottom marked "J. E. Caldwell & Co./ Sterling/ 101" and an unidentified hallmark; all four pieces measure approx. 3-1/4" in diameter. 100/200 Sold: $92.00 |
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400. An Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Tray An Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Tray, of irregular somewhat ovoid flaring form in high relief with dogwood blossoms and a scrolling letter "K" incised into the bottom, marked "Sterling", hallmarked with a unicorn, with other numerals as well, measuring approx. 15-1/2" x 9" x 2"H. 200/400 Sold: $287.50 |
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401. A Pair of Weighted Sterling Silver Candlesticks A pair of heavily weighted silver candlesticks, approx. 11-5/8"H, with square platforms on which the rounded candlestick is set. The rounded base is decorated with a band of acanthus leaves in relief, above which is a gadrooned skirt, then a flaring stem with a band of flowers in relief at the widest topped by another gadrooned skirt, above which is a leafy flair and the candle cup; the bobeches at the top have a ribbed outer edge. The marks on the sides of the base are very worn, one appearing to be an "O", then "LF", and finally a circular mark too worn to determine. 200/400 |
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402. A Sterling Silver Bride's Basket (20th Century) A sterling silver bride's basket, of flared oval form with a swing handle, with elaborate pierced body, with initials engraved on the medallion on one side only, overall approx. 8" high to the top of the handle, 9-3/4" wide x 6-1/2" deep. The base is marked underneath by Theodore B. Starr, New York, and marked "Sterling". 150/300 Sold: $276.00 |
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403. English Sterling Silver Tea Set, ca. Early 20th Century The set includes a teapot, creamer and sugar bowl, which are not original to the set. Total weight approx. 24.6 troy oz. Teapot has hinged lid, a decorative ribbed band around the body, a squared black wood handle and a wood finial; bottom marked with "925", a lion passant, and an unidentified mark, as well as "sterling" and "extra weighted"; measures approx. 6"T x 11-5/8"L x 4-1/2"W. Both creamer and sugar are decorated with beaded rims and the handles display acanthus leaf accents; measure approx. 2-3/4"T x 3-3/4"L x 2-5/8"W and 2-5/8"T x 5"L (with handles) x 3-3/4"W. All three pieces are monogrammed with a fancy letter "G". 250/450 Sold: $207.00 |
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404. A Group of Gorham Pieces in "Plymouth" Pattern, American, ca. 1909 and 1915 The group includes: a creamer (approx. 6-1/2"T), lidded sugar bowl (6"T x 8"W), and waste basket (4-1/2"T); all three are monogrammed "MMB", bottom marked with appropriate Gorham marks, and dagger date mark of 1915. Gravy boat is not monogrammed, bottom bears Gorham marks, and an arrow-shaped date mark of 1909, and "W.W. Wattles & Sons." retailer's mark (approx. 4"T x 7-1/2"W). Total weight approx. 33.8 troy oz. 250/450 Sold: $345.00 |
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405. Gorham "Plymouth" Coffee Service, American, ca. 1922 Very elegant coffee service by Gorham Silver. The set includes a coffee pot, creamer and a sugar bowl with lid. Silver finials. Each item is marked with Gorham hallmarks and a bird date mark. Coffee pot measures approx. 9-1/2"T x 10-1/2"L x 5"W, creamer approx. 6-1/4"T (with the handle) x 4-1/2" x 3-1/8"; sugar bowl approx. 6-1/4"T x 8"L x 4-1/4"W. Total weight approx. 42.7 troy oz. 300/600 Sold: $586.50 |
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406. A Pair of Georg Jensen U.S.A., Inc. Sterling Silver Serving Dishes A fine pair of simple Georg Jensen U.S.A. sterling silver serving dishes, octagonal with fluted corners and double handles with applied scrolling details, the sides with hand hammered finish, each marked on the bottom "Georg Jensen, Inc. U.S.A...Handwrought...Sterling" and with a "S31" and a hallmark below. Each dish measures 8-1/2"W x 5-1/4" x 2"D, and the total weight is 22 troy oz. 350/500 Sold: $517.50 |
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407. A "Royal Danish" Sterling Silver Teapot and Waste Bowl from Cartier A "Royal Danish" pattern sterling silver teapot with lid and waste bowl from Cartier. The portly teapot with a graceful curvilinear handle and spout, with a hinged lid surmounted by the "Royal Danish" cast finial, the handle with two insulators of undetermined gray material, marked on the bottom under a flaring stepped base, with initials engraved on the side, 7"H x 5" in diameter at the widest. The plain waste bowl with similar base and engraved initials, 4-1/2" in diameter at the widest x 2-3/4"H. 36 troy oz. total weight. 200/400 Sold: $437.00 |
