{"title":"Archives","description":"Our archives are packed with exceptional pieces we've had the pleasure to sell over the years.","products":[{"product_id":"wood-hughes-chased-antique-sterling-silver-napkin-ring-new-york-city-1879","title":"Wood \u0026 Hughes Chased Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, New York City, 1879","description":"This elaborately chased napkin ring is a stunning example from Wood \u0026amp; Hughes. Of very high quality, the circular body is capped on the top and bottom with applied bands of repeating anthemion. Framing the decorative banding is a plain band at exterior and fine beading to the interior. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA plain shield blank is engraved Chauncey W. Norton\/ Christmas 1879. Its surrounding background is an exceptionally chased display of dense flowers and leaves. The oxidized background makes the flowers sparkle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis uncommon napkin ring is marked on the interior 'W\u0026amp;H\/ STERLING. It measures 1.75 inches in diameter by 1.75 inches long, weighs 1.70 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition retaining the original gilding to the banding and interior.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26298872965,"sku":"B756","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/b756_pi.jpg?v=1489613380"},{"product_id":"gorham-manufacturing-company-coin-silver-medallion-centerpiece-bowl-retailed-by-tiffany-amp-co-c-1865","title":"Gorham Manufacturing Company Coin Silver Medallion Centerpiece Bowl, retailed by Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., c. 1865","description":"\u003cp\u003eRetailed by Tiffany \u0026amp; Co, this rare form in Gorham's famous 'Medallion' line features a shaped rim with two wonderful cast and applied portrait medallions; a woman on one side and a man wearing a helmet on the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst a stippled background, these classical reliefs have stunning detail. The rim of the bowl and the base above the four splayed feet are decorated with lovely Greek-key banding. One side bears an original 'Z.T.D.' monogram.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautiful oval centerpiece bowl is marked underneath with Gorham's trademark, by the retailer 'TIFFANY \u0026amp; CO' and with the model '295' along with a star. It measures 13.75 inches across the handles by 8 inches deep by 5 inches high, weighs 25.05 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26309979077,"sku":"A02","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A02_back_pi.jpg?v=1489667618"},{"product_id":"grete-prytz-korsmo-enamel-and-sterling-bowl","title":"Grete Prytz Korsmo Enamel and Sterling Bowl","description":"This stunning sterling bowl is totally enameled on both the interior and exterior except for the sterling rim giving this piece a simple, yet striking presence. Underneath it is stamped 'STERLING' along with the firm's mark, 'J. Tostrup' and 'Norway\". This piece is also hand signed underneath by the artist, Grete Prytz Korsmo.\n\u003cp\u003eAs referenced in \u003cem\u003eModern Silver Throughout the World 1880-1967\u003c\/em\u003e by Graham Hughes, Grete Prytz Korsmo won the Lunning prize in 1953 and 'a Grand Prix at the 1954 Milan Triennale for enamel...' She exhibited extensively at World Fairs and is recognized as one of the 20th century's leading enamel artists. The subtle hues of purple brown and elegant proportions of this bowl are difficult to convey in a digital photo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautiful piece measures just over 3 inches high, is 9 inches wide and is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26310206021,"sku":"A020","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a020_pi.jpg?v=1489668177"},{"product_id":"shiebler-sterling-punch-bowl-c-1900","title":"Shiebler Antique Sterling Silver Punch Bowl, New York City, c. 1900","description":"This is the largest example of Shiebler's silver we have ever seen. The demi-spherical body is bordered by a lovely shaped rim with clusters of grapes and leaves and swirling ornament. The border and grape clusters are cast and applied, the leaves are repousséd and the vines coming off the leaves are hand chased. The four applied feet are incredibly cast Iris blossoms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is marked underneath with Shiebler's winged S mark, 'sterling', the model number 186A, and 7QT. This stunning bowl weighs 49.5 ounces and measures 12.5 inches wide by 7.25 inches tall, has never been monogrammed and is in great condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26310264325,"sku":"A02A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a02a_pi.jpg?v=1489668532"},{"product_id":"dominick-amp-haff-aesthetic-movement-sterling-black-coffee-pot-c-1881","title":"Dominick \u0026 Haff Aesthetic Movement Sterling Black Coffee Pot, c. 1881","description":"We are true fans of Dominick \u0026amp; Haff and this is another reason why. The form of the pot, inspired by Turkish design, is a work of art. It is tall, slender and elegant. The decoration is also stunning. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarge background hammer marks make the piece sparkle and the contrasting deep intaglio chased designs on both sides of the pot (and the front of the spout) is both dramatic and 3-dimensional.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Japanese inspired scenery on both sides of the pot is that of branches with leafs and berries. On one side the branches are plentiful with berries, on the other side a chubby bird is perched on a branch with berries no longer to be found. The theme is highly whimsical in this respect - indicative of great design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn one side at the top is a beautifully 'block' engraved 'FKL' monogram and the other side '1884'. Underneath the pot is the Dominick \u0026amp; Haff trademark with '1881' as the date mark for when the piece was executed. It also is stamped 'STERLING', with the model number '176' and by the retailer 'Theodore B. Starr'. It is also inscribed underneath 'From Margaret Bromley, Christmas 1882'. This piece measures 10.5 inches high, weighs 22.65 troy ounces and is in very good condition with light wear to the high points.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26310650565,"sku":"A14","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a14_pi.jpg?v=1489853106"},{"product_id":"rare-pair-of-dominick-amp-haff-sterling-wine-coasters-c-1900","title":"Dominick \u0026 Haff Pair of Antique Sterling Wine Coasters, New York City, c. 1900","description":"Outstanding examples of American sterling silver, these wine coasters are rare and beautiful. A good pair of coasters is hard to find and you usually can only find English examples. These were made in New York around the turn of the century. Constructed of heavy gage sterling silver with boldly designed cast 3-dimensional floral decoration repeated 5 times around the shaped rim, they are punctuated by a pierced trellis and scroll design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe coasters measure 3 inches high by 5.5 inches wide, are marked around the base with 'STERLING', Dominick and Haff's trademark and the model number ''134'. These sterling wine coasters are the nicest American examples we've seen in this form and are in excellent condition, retaining their original mahogany bases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe believe these flowers are dahlias.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26310796741,"sku":"A16","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a16_pi.jpg?v=1489669370"},{"product_id":"pair-of-rare-antique-sheffield-plate-monteith-wine-coolers-sheffield-c-1830","title":"Antique Sheffield Plate  Pair of Rare Monteith Wine Coolers, Sheffield, c. 1830","description":"This form of wine cooler is exceedingly rare and beautiful. The detachable monteith collar has a flaring rim with four cutouts for hanging glasses. Moldings and shells are applied around the tops of the rims.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shaped bodies have a wonderful mirror-like quality to the surface. Some of the finest castings create the handles and feet. Spreading foliate and scroll decoration create the handles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso applied are the decorative cartouches around the engraved crest and coat-of- arms. (We believe this is a less documented branch of the Horne family.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with the handles, the feet are also very impressive features. Bordered by scroll devices, they are formed as curved, overlapping shells and are quite striking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis extraordinary pair of wine coolers consists of the bodies, detachable collars and inserts. They are all numbered with either a 1 or 2 so we know they are all original to each other. They measure 11.75 inches across the handles by 10.75 inches high and are in in very good\/ excellent antique condition with two very small losses to the applique. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough very hard to see, a small piece of the lower left leaf in photo to right is missing. This almost unnoticeable loss occurs twice on one collar.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26311052549,"sku":"A220","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A220_pi.jpg?v=1489669725"},{"product_id":"english-antique-sterling-silver-agricultural-fair-trophy-by-william-bateman-london-1815","title":"William Bateman English Antique Sterling Silver Agricultural Fair Trophy, London, 1815","description":"This is a rare and impressive Staffordshire General Agricultural Society fair trophy by William Bateman, son of Ann and Jonathan Bateman and grandson of Hester Bateman. The large, over sized body is beautifully decorated with vertical lobing. An applied band ornaments and strengthens the upper rim. Line decoration is used around the stepped pedestal base. \n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe presentation reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eS.G.A.S\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWon by the Right Honble Earl Talbot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ewith the best Long Wool Shearling\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRAM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003efrom Sir Robt Lawley Bart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1815\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Staffordshire Agricultural Society, founded in 1800 with Richard Dyott of Freeford as president, met in Lichfield and its membership was drawn mainly from South Staffordshire. In 1812 it was absorbed into the Staffordshire General Agricultural Society, whose meetings also took place in Lichfield; that society was dissolved c. 1826\".(1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis trophy was awarded to the sheep's owner, Earl Talbot. Charles Chetwynd Chetwynd Talbot, 2nd Earl Talbot, served in the important post of viceroy of Ireland and also lord-lieutenant of Staffordshire. His seat was the Elizabethan manse, Ingestrie Hall, in Staffordshire. Sir Robert Lawley, 6th Baronet, was elevated to the peerage in 1831 as Baron Wenlock. His seat was Cranwell, also in Staffordshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Bateman became a partner in the famous Bateman family silver company in 1800 and sole owner of the firm in 1815, the same year these trophies were made. He made some of the finest silver of his period - his silver was sold by the royal jeweler, Rundel, Bridge \u0026amp; Rundel and through them he supplied silver to many important people including the Duke of Cumberland, later King William IV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful trophy is fully hallmarked. The 'U' date mark was used January 1 through June 13, 1815. It measures 4.25 inches wide by 6.75 inches high, weighs 14.15 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition with a later inscription 'Kerry' on the reverse. (Oddly, a kerry is a type of ram!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndnote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'Lichfield: Economic history', A History of the County of Stafford: Volume 14: Lichfield (1990), pp. 109-131. URL: \u003ca href=\"\/\/www.british-history.ac.uk\/report.aspx?compid=42349\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.british-history.ac.uk\/report.aspx?compid=42349\u003c\/a\u003e Date accessed: 18 February 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26311995781,"sku":"A221","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A221_pi.jpg?v=1489676214"},{"product_id":"tiffany-co-antique-sterling-silver-aesthetic-movement-coffee-pot-new-york-c-1888","title":"Tiffany \u0026 Co Antique Sterling Silver Aesthetic Movement Coffee Pot, New York - c. 1888","description":"Referred to as an after-dinner coffee pot for serving black coffee, this wonderful piece incorporates various designs to create a beautiful example of Tiffany holloware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCast, plain elements such as the handle and spout rely on their shapes to add graceful curves to the Turkish-inspired shape of the vessel. A domed, hinged cover is surmounted with a decorative ball finial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn amazing and intricate design covers the body. It is a display of finely chased flowers and butterflies against a stippled background. Engraved decoration border these scenes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exotic sterling pot is hallmarked underneath 'TIFFANY \u0026amp; CO\/ 10002 M 2274\/ STERLING-SILVER'. It measures 7.75 inches high, weighs 16.30 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26312117893,"sku":"A226","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A226_pi.jpg?v=1489677574"},{"product_id":"extremely-rare-and-fine-gorham-thurber-coin-silver-presentation-water-pitcher-c-1851-of-rhode-island-historical-interest","title":"Gorham \u0026 Thurber Extremely Rare and Fine Coin Silver Presentation Water Pitcher, c. 1851, of Rhode Island Historical Interest","description":"Of inverted pear shape, this exceptional piece features all the details of the rococo revival popular around 1850. Bold repoussé work of c-scrolls intertwined with foliage and flowers center a scrolling foliate cartouche. The stepped foot has a ring of entre-lac above a lower band of repousséd flowers which rest on a die rolled band of acanthus leaf decoration. The same die rolled band is repeated at the neck of the pitcher. Above the neck are more repousséd flowers and foliage, then a cast and applied edge of scrolling foliage and flowers is applied at the rim. The cast and applied handle also displays cast foliage along with chased flowers and foliage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGorham and Thurber went all out on this piece. The addition of such details as the band of entre-lac, the casting and chasing work on the handle, the heavy applied border at the rim and the exuberant repoussé work make it evident that this was a trophy piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a very early piece of holloware from Gorham, they had only just started making holloware in 1850 with a total of 14 employees. Clearly, these former spoon makers set very high standards for themselves and the rest is history. This is the earliest piece of Gorham holloware we have ever seen on the market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cartouche is beautifully engraved: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e'Presented\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBY LADIES OF\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTHE FIRST UNIVERSALIST\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSOCIETY\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTO\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRev. Henry \u0026amp; Mrs Eliza Ann Bacon,\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePROVIDENCE, R.I. SEPTR 4TH 1851.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"Your memory will be to us a joy for ever.\"'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ein a variety of wonderful styles inside fluidly engraved scrolling lines similar to pen work calligraphy of the period. It is signed, 'Engvd by Babcock'. If I could engrave this well, I would sign my work too!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReverend Henry Bacon is known for the active role he played as a peacemaker during Dorrs Rebellion in 1841-2 and the ensuing constitutional crisis in Rhode Island. (This was a movement in support of expanding male suffrage in Rhode Island. In the process, two state governments were elected, there was an armed uprising, etc.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to the 1844 Providence Directory, Reverend Bacon lived at 95 Friendship Street. Listed at 86 Friendship Street almost across the street from Bacon, and working at 72 Westminster, is George Babcock, watchmaker and engraver. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis water pitcher is marked underneath with 'GORHAM \u0026amp; THURBER', 'PROVIDENCE, RI' and 'PURE COIN'. It measures 12.75 inches high, weighs 27.05 troy ounces and is in very good antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26313776261,"sku":"A310","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A310b_pi.jpg?v=1489682340"},{"product_id":"fletcher-gardiner-american-silver-presentation-game-platter-from-the-rodgers-service-philadelphia-1817","title":"Fletcher \u0026 Gardiner American Silver Presentation Game Platter from the Rodgers Service, Philadelphia, 1817","description":"Of oval form with a gadrooned rim, this game size platter has great weight like most Fletcher and Gardiner silver. It also has an incredible provenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommodore John Rodgers was responsible for building Baltimore's land defenses during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812. During the battle of September 12 \u0026amp; 13, 1814, Rodger's land defenses successfully held against the British Army's assault as did Fort McHenry successfully repulse the British naval attack. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Battle of Baltimore is one of the most famous battles in American history because the defense of Fort McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key to write his poem The Star Spangled Banner. However, if Rodger's land defenses had fallen, this poem would have become little more than a footnote in our history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1817, the citizens of Baltimore presented Commodore Rodgers with a tremendous service of table silver in appreciation for his efforts during the war. Comprising approximately 50 pieces including platters, tureens, baskets, sauce boats, pitchers, covered servers and more, it is one of the finest American silver services ever made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, many of these pieces are in museum collections. This platter descended in the family as a treasured heirloom. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is inscribed on the back:\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePresented by the Citizens of Baltimore\u003cbr\u003eto Com. John Rodgers\u003cbr\u003ein testimony of their sense of the important\u003cbr\u003eaid afforded by him in the defense of Baltimore\u003cbr\u003eon the 12th \u0026amp; 13th of Septr 1814.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e By descent in the family\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhibition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Probably one of the pieces of the service displayed at the Maryland Historical Society in 1935.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis important platter measures 13.125 inches long by 10.25 inches wide and weighs 35.45 troy ounces. It is marked on the back in a circle 'FLETCHER \u0026amp; GARDINER.' and 'PHILA.' in a rectangle. It is in excellent antique condition with an old surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26314304453,"sku":"A320","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a320_stand_pi.jpg?v=1489681900"},{"product_id":"arthur-stone-sterling-silver-and-ivory-hand-wrought-arts-crafts-after-dinner-coffee-pot-c-1920","title":"Arthur Stone Sterling Silver and Ivory Hand Wrought Arts \u0026 Crafts After-Dinner Coffee Pot, c. 1920","description":"This beautiful after-dinner coffee pot was entirely hand wrought in the shop of Arthur Stone in Gardner, Massachusetts. It exhibits light planishing marks and soft finish for which Stone's shop is so famous. Decorated holloware is quite rare and this diminutive pot is a wonderful example of the striking forms with just the right amount of decoration produced in silver by Arthur Stone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAttached to the body are a graceful shaped spout and handle with its original ivory insulators. The interior of the spout has a pierced strainer so that it could be used for tea or coffee. The bulbous body is divided into six panels with tapering chased lines - deeper and more engaged than the simple line chasing typically seen on these pieces. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe slender neck is chased with very finely chased lines which also section this area into six panels. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn attached lid is slightly domed and surmounted with a cup finial holding a teardrop ivory which resembles an acorn. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStone ran one of the most important arts \u0026amp; crafts shops in the country. Items were hand made using traditional silversmithing techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn innovator, Stone let the other masters who worked for him sign the items they made. This pot was raised by Arthur Hartwell who was a Master Craftsman within the Society of Arts \u0026amp; Crafts in Boston. For more information on Stone see \u003cem\u003eArthur J. Stone, 1847-1938: Designer and Silversmith\u003c\/em\u003e by Elenita Chickering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wonderful coffee pot is marked underneath with the Stone trademark, 'STERLING', and 'H' for Hartwell. It measures 8 inches tall, weighs 13.35 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26314454149,"sku":"A321","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a321_pi.jpg?v=1489682191"},{"product_id":"shiebler-homeric-medallion-antique-sterling-silver-large-compote-nyc-c-1880s","title":"Shiebler 'Homeric' Medallion Antique Sterling Silver Large Compote, NYC, c. 1880's","description":"This is a very unusual centerpiece compote in the rare 'Homeric' line which was produced in both flatware and holloware by George Shiebler from New York. The flatware is very uncommon and the holloware even rarer. This bowl is an exquisite example.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarious aesthetic movement ornamental elements are chased on a hammered background. Shiebler's designs are very unique, imaginative and beautifully executed. The domed pedestal base is strengthened with an applied band decorated with groups of horizontal and vertical lines. Six chased leaves hang downward from aesthetic chased design encircling the base of the pedestal. Four portrait medallions decorate the conical shaped column. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bowl has a striking border with an irregular top edge. Dramatic chased leaves separate the 12 portrait medallions. All unique and facing different directions, these portraits are of various classical representations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interior of the bowl is decorated with wonderful leaves bordering a ring of aesthetic design which contains a large portait medallion of a warrior. The helmut is adorned with a small dragon. Chased next to the medallion is the Greek word 'XAPIE' which means 'grace'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning bowl is marked underneath with Shiebler's trademark 'S' with wings and 'STERLING\/ 441'. It measures 9 inches wide by 4.75 inches high, weighs 25.30 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26314902725,"sku":"A323","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a323_pi.jpg?v=1489682673"},{"product_id":"grosjean-woodward-antique-sterling-silver-centerpiece-bowl-retailed-by-tiffany-co-new-york-city-1854-65","title":"Grosjean \u0026 Woodward Antique Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl, Retailed by Tiffany \u0026 Co., New York City, 1854-65","description":"This striking centerpiece features unusual decoration of raised undulating matted lines which are punctuated by renaissance style strapwork cartouches. The pedestal foot is decorated with complementary strapwork details and a ring of beading halfway up the neck. A rope border is applied around the edge of the bowl and foot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrosjean and Woodward started in Boston as Woodward and Grosjean and are listed as working there from 1847-1850. They made exceptional silver, moving to New York in 1850 to become one of Tiffany's early major suppliers of holloware and this mark dates the bowl to 1854-65.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning bowl is marked underneath twice 'G\u0026amp;W'. It is also stamped 'TIFFANY \u0026amp; CO\/ 6408\/ ENGLISH STERLING\/ 925-1000\/ 22\/ 550 BROADWAY N.Y.'. It measures 9.5 inches wide by 8.75 inches high and weighs 33.6 troy ounces. Aside from monograms having been expertly removed from the two large cartouches, it is in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26315264901,"sku":"A324","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a324_pi.jpg?v=1489683228"},{"product_id":"theodore-b-starr-sterling-art-nouveau-vase-c-1900-10","title":"Theodore B. Starr Sterling Art Nouveau Vase, c. 1900-10","description":"Iris flowers and foliage boldly dominate the design of this vase. The swirling flared foot rises from rhizomes to stem to leaves which undulate in a fluid and organic manner. The flower stems appear to submerge in water like reserves and then reemerge below the rim to become bold cast, applied and pierced bearded iris in full bloom. Dramatic and lively, the sinuous organic lines of this vase are derived from continental designs and are fairly rare in American silver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vase is marked underneath 'THEODORE B. STARR', 'NEW YORK', 'STERLING', and the model number '1669'. This piece measures 17.125 inches high, weighs 32.4 troy ounces and is in excellent condition. It is monogrammed 'MVB' in a cursive style in one reserve.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26315522885,"sku":"A33","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A33_pi.jpg?v=1489683540"},{"product_id":"erik-magnussen-designed-for-gorham-pair-of-art-deco-sterling-silver-and-ivory-salt-pepper-shakers-special-order-code-f-yw-providence-1926","title":"Erik Magnussen Designed for Gorham Pair of Art Deco Sterling Silver and Ivory Salt \u0026 Pepper Shakers, Sample Code F\/YW, Providence, 1926","description":"These shakers are rare examples of Erik Magnussen's work and made the year Magnussen started working at Gorham. The unusual form, coupled with Magnussen's unique vision of modern silver, is beautifully executed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from multiple parts, the domed bases scored with 15 incised lines screw onto the stems separated by a carved ivory floriform 8-petal disc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe main bodies are shaped as vases with 16 incised lines radiating vertically.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemovable covers are shaped as domes surmounted with stylized finials. One is pierced with large holes for salt and the other with smaller holes for pepper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eErik Magnussen was an important Danish silversmith hired by Gorham from 1926 to 1929 to develop silver in the 'modern' style. During this brief period he designed very creative and beautiful silver. Most Magnussen designed pieces were made in very limited quantities - from one to a couple dozen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo introduce Magnussen's work to the United States in 1926, Gorham held concurrent exhibitions of his pieces at their flagship store on New York's Fifth Avenue and at the Metropolitan Museum of Arts' 10th annual American Industrial Art Exhibition of 1926-27. Due to the success of the Art Deco exhibition in Paris, this important exhibition at the Met was the first to display modern American objects not based on historical designs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExhibited at the Met was a Magnussen designed egg cup with the special order (sample) code F\/YU. (Many thanks to private scholar W. Scott Braznell for this information.) These shakers are marked F\/YW. As there is no evidence they were displayed at the Met, they would likely have been exhibited at Gorham's Fifth Avenue store. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is extremely rare to find examples of the very earliest American art deco silver such as these. (We had a nut dish from this period years ago, see here, and a pair of compotes, see here.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Gorham was marketing this line of silver, the American market was not ready for it, preferring conservative colonial styled silver. Hence Gorham had a great deal of trouble selling Magnussen's forward looking silver. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the great depression took hold, Gorham reduced retail prices and still did not sell much of Magnussen's silver. It is generally believed that much of Magnussen's silver was eventually destroyed by Gorham. It is for these reasons that today American art deco silver is extremely rare, very much appreciated and highly sought after by collectors and museums. (See Gorham Silver by Charles Carpenter.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese rare and important art deco salt and pepper shakers are marked with Gorham's trademark, 'GORHAM', 'STERLING', the special order (sample) code 'F\/YW', the 'sailboat' date mark for 1926 and Magnussen's trademark. They are also engraved underneath with the original owners name, 'WHITCOMB'. They measure 4.25 inches high, weigh a combined 5.35 troy ounces and are in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26315662981,"sku":"A331","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a331_pi.jpg?v=1489743186"},{"product_id":"gorham-antique-mixed-metal-japanese-design-fruit-knives-set-of-6-providence-ri-c-1880","title":"Gorham Antique Mixed Metal Japanese Design Fruit Knives, set of 6, Providence, RI, c. 1880","description":"In their original box, these wonderful fruit knives consist of sterling blades with attached bronze handles with gilt highlights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to Charles Carpenter in Gorham Silver (p. 100), 'The Japanese prototypes for Gorham's Japanese knives were the small ko-gatama knives with removable push-on handles called kodzuka'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shaped blades are engraved on both sides with bamboo and various flora.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handles are beautiful castings. Made from two pieces which are soldered together, the handles have identical scenes on both sides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTextured surfaces are used as a background to the high relief of the decoration. Each of the six knives are unique in their design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe various themes are of elaborate swords, foo dogs, monkeys, turtles, warriors and large coy fish. Gold is used to highlight the decorations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original box is covered in a patterned velvet with a branch and two birds on the top. It is lined with blue silk and stamped by the retailer 'MAX MEYER \u0026amp; BRO\/ OMAHA'. The underside of the box retains two labels. One is for 'Max Meyer \u0026amp; Bro.' and the other is from Gorham. Handwritten on the Gorham label is '#5 - 6 Fruit Kns\/ inlay' along with factory codes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese wonderful knives are marked with Gorham's trademark and 'STERLING\/ 5'. They measure 7.75 inches long and are in very good condition with very minor wear to a couple of gilt spots.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26315810437,"sku":"A333","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a333_pi.jpg?v=1489684106"},{"product_id":"the-roosevelt-family-eleanor-franklin-delano-samuel-kirk-son-repousse-chinoiserie-hot-water-kettle-c-1880","title":"Samuel Kirk \u0026 Son - The Roosevelt Family (Eleanor \u0026 Franklin Delano) Repousse Chinoiserie Hot Water Kettle, c. 1880","description":"Of oblong shape, this outstanding kettle displays the wonderful floral \u003cspan\u003erepoussé\u003c\/span\u003e work that Kirk is so famous for. In addition, it features rare and fine chinoiserie details. The fixed handle with ivory insulators is shaped like a pagoda, with a pair of sea creatures at the top holding a pearl between them. This sea creature motif is repeated where the handle and the spout join the body: each issuing forth from the mouth of a \u003cspan\u003erepoussé\u003c\/span\u003ed sea creature head. On top of the hinged lid is a beautifully cast and chased Asian figure seated on a large tasseled cushion. (Possibly he is a tea merchant.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScrolling legs at the corners of the detachable base feature foliate chasing and terminate with bold rocaille (asymmetrical decoration based on shells) pad feet. Even the burner is \u003cspan\u003erepoussé\u003c\/span\u003ed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEleanor Roosevelt divided the Roosevelt family heirlooms equally between the children shortly after the death of Franklin in 1945. As part of a large assembled service of (mostly) Kirk \u003cspan\u003erepoussé\u003c\/span\u003e tea wares that had belonged to her mother Anna Hall Roosevelt, this kettle went to her son Elliott and it was displayed in the 'Rooseveltania' exhibit of 1961.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis kettle is marked underneath both the body and burner 'S. Kirk \u0026amp; Son' and '11 oz' (sterling). This piece measures 13.125 inches high, weighs 67.4 troy ounces and is in excellent condition (except that something may be missing from the Asian man's hand). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnna Hall Roosevelt\u003cbr\u003eEleanor and Franklin Delano Roosevelt\u003cbr\u003eElliot Roosevelt\u003cbr\u003eprevious owner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhibitions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Rooseveltania', Minneapolis Museum of Art, 1961.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26316507397,"sku":"A35","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A35_pi_c8185d77-364b-4935-add7-aa61d940aef3.jpg?v=1495886275"},{"product_id":"wood-hughes-antique-coin-silver-presentation-hot-milk-jug-new-york-city-c-1862","title":"Wood \u0026 Hughes Antique Coin Silver Presentation Hot Milk Jug, New York City, c. 1862","description":"This wonderful piece of silver was made by the New York company of Wood \u0026amp; Hughes. With a flaring shell spout and anchor finial, this beautiful piece was presented to the Reverend George B. Cheever, a well known clergyman, author and abolitionist. It is inscribed on the front: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePresented\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eto\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGeo. B. 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It consists of a creamer, covered sugar bowl, waste bowl, teapot and coffee pot with their rare original stands and a pair of sugar tongs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Neoclassical in style, the bodies are formed with horizontal, undulating and flat panel sides. The domed covers of the tall coffee pot, tea pot and covered two-handled sugar bowl are surmounted with urn-shaped finials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExquisite engraving decorate the pieces including the spouts and handles. This ornate but refined hand-engraving is executed with foliate and floral scenes bordered by classical roundel and foliate decorations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncorporated into the design are engraved shields on each of the sides. One side is engraved 'C.A.D.B.' while the other has never been engraved. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tongs, which are unmarked, are engraved in the same manner and have the same original monogram. They have twist handles and talon grips for cubed sugar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Gale started his successful business in New York City in 1822. The name was changed to Gale \u0026amp; Willis when he partnered with his son-in-law John R. Willis from 1859-1862. The company later went on to become Dominick \u0026amp; Haff who, in 1928, were purchased by Reed \u0026amp; Barton.(1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA near identical nine piece service attributed to Gale, North \u0026amp; Dominick, made circa 1869, is in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art. The coffee pot and stand are illustrated in Charles Venable's \u003cem\u003eSilver in America\u003c\/em\u003e, p. 53, fig 3.5. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an art historically important pattern being one of the first colonial style tea and coffee services made in this country. Most of the earliest colonial revival objects were inspired by the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876. This service predates that fair by 17 years and is one of the earliest examples of this rare pattern that we have seen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and stunning set is marked underneath 'GALE \u0026amp; WILLIS\/ NEW YORK\/ 925 STERLING' and with the 1859 date within a diamond. The coffee pot measures 10 inches tall by 8 inches across the handle and spout. The service weighs a combined 96.75 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndnote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDorothy T. Rainwater and Judy Redfield, \u003cem\u003eEncyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers, 4th ed.\u003c\/em\u003e (Schiffer Publishing Company, 1998), p.118.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26317093317,"sku":"A423","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a423_pi.jpg?v=1489686454"},{"product_id":"victorian-sterling-silver-egyptian-revival-garniture-suite-by-frederick-elkington-birmingham-1885-86","title":"Frederick Elkington Victorian Sterling Silver Egyptian Revival Garniture Suite, Birmingham, 1885\/86","description":"This spectacular garniture suite consists of two side compotes and a tall 3-branch centerpiece on its original mirrored plateau. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMagnificent design and attention to detail is seen throughout. The trefoil-shaped bases of the compotes are raised an cast paw feet. Perched on the corners of the platforms are incredibly cast winged sphinxes. The central columns are in the form of tall 3-handled urns with classical decoration. Circular rings with beaded decoration hold the fitted pressed and cut glass bowls. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe large centerpiece continues the design of the compotes, but on a much larger scale. The trefoil-shaped base is flat in order to rest on the mirror plateau. Bold castings of animal paws support the main section of the centerpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe striking mid-section features three sphinxes around a column like the compotes, however the centerpiece uses larger castings for more dramatic effect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe top section has three flowing branches with holders at the ends for the glass bowls. The arms are designed with lovely classical elements. The large center bowl rests within a pierced holder with classical elements below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is rare to find these centerpieces with their original plateaus and this example is lovely. It stands on three feet and is beautifully ornamented with applied decoration around the sides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis spectacular suite is fully hallmarked throughout. Due to it being made from multiple parts, each piece is properly marked (you can even see above that the wings on the sphinxes are stamped). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe height to the top of the centerpiece bowl when it is on its stand is 28 inches. The compotes are 9 inches high. The silver compotes weigh a combined 55.55 troy ounces and the centerpiece weighs a very impressive 145.20 troy ounces. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare suite is in excellent antique condition. The cut bowls are in perfect condition but not the original glass.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26317311493,"sku":"A427","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a427_fruit_pi.jpg?v=1489686934"},{"product_id":"erik-magnussen-designed-for-gorham-modern-american-art-deco-sterling-silver-pitcher-providence-1928","title":"Erik Magnussen Designed for Gorham 'Modern American' Art Deco Sterling Silver Pitcher, Providence, 1928","description":"This stunning pitcher is a very rare examples of American art deco silver. Each of the four applied feet are comprised of pad feet with a disc above incised with eight horizontal lines. The large, cylindrical body is exquisite with its lovely reflective surface which gives the piece great presence. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe triangular shaped spout protruding from the front is a striking design feature. Around the top of the pitcher is a deeply incised horizontal line and around the bottom is a repeating pattern of two squares and a long rectangle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bakelite handle has flat sides with curved edges and fits into two silver collars. It is also pinned to give the handle strength.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe geometric shapes, design and scale of this pitcher are exceptional. According to a report by Sam Hough derived from the Gorham Archives, only 6 of these pitchers were ever made. One is currently in the collection of The Minneapolis Institute of Art and another is in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (this one previously owned and sold by Spencer Marks).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eErik Magnussen was an important Danish silversmith hired by Gorham from 1926 to 29 to develop silver in the 'modern' style. During this brief period he designed very creative and beautiful silver. He developed the 'Modern American' line in 1928. When Gorham was marketing this line of silver, the American market was not ready for it, preferring conservative colonial styled silver. Hence Gorham had a great deal of trouble selling Magnussen's forward looking silver. As the great depression took hold, Gorham reduced retail prices and still did not sell much of Magnussen's silver. It is generally believed that much of Magnussen's silver was eventually destroyed by Gorham. It is for these reasons that today American art deco silver is extremely rare, very much appreciated and highly sought after by collectors and museums. (See \u003cem\u003eGorham Silver\u003c\/em\u003e by Charles Carpenter.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare sterling silver pitcher is marked with Gorham's trademark, 'GORHAM', 'STERLING', the model number 14058 and Magnussen's trademark. It measures 10.25 across the handle and spout by just under 8.5 inches high to the top of the handle. It weighs 40.30 troy ounces and is in very good\/ excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26317669381,"sku":"A428","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a428_pi.jpg?v=1489767772"},{"product_id":"pair-of-matthew-boulton-antique-sheffield-plate-4-light-candelabra-birmingham-england-c-1810","title":"Matthew Boulton Pair of Antique Sheffield Plate 4-light Candelabra, Birmingham, England, c. 1810","description":"These large and elegant candelabra were made by the important Birmingham maker Matthew Boulton. The circular shaped pedestal bases have a robust lobing and fluting design and the columns have classical water leaf decoration. The exquisite tops, each with three curved and outstretched arms, screw into the bases. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe arms are reeded with foliate devices at the midpoint. The detachable bobeches and central flame snuffers are all original. These versatile candelabra can be used as 3 or 4 light candelabra or the bases can be used as single candlesticks if desired. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese lovely antique Sheffield plate candelabra are marked with Boulton's famous double sunburst mark around the bases and also underneath the branch section. Never monogrammed or crested, the sticks measure 13.75 inches high by just under 6.5 inches wide at the bases. With the tops, the candelabra measure 25 inches tall by 16 inches across the arms and are in very good antique condition with some rosing to the highlights.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26317821125,"sku":"A429","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a429_candles_pi_ff73c01e-2a03-4544-bbe9-377e73102d6c.jpg?v=1489687645"},{"product_id":"arthur-stone-arts-crafts-sterling-silver-rose-decorated-bowl-gardner-massachusetts-1909-19","title":"Arthur Stone Arts \u0026 Crafts Sterling Silver Rose Decorated Bowl, Gardner, Massachusetts, 1909-19","description":"Examples of decorated sterling from the shop of Arthur Stone are quite scarce and always interesting. Beautifully proportioned, this small bowl is a wonderful example of hand raised silver. It has a hand-drawn applied band around the rim, a complementary banded foot and features the lovely soft hammered surface typical of Stone's shop. Precise chasing creates 12 rose flowers in full bloom on a stem with leaves and thorns which travels horizontally around the bowl between chased two pairs of horizontal lines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArthur Stone was the undisputed master silversmith of the Boston arts and crafts movement. His shop produced some of the finest silver ever made, and many of the journeymen who worked for him were masters in their own right. Unlike other shops, Stone allowed his journeymen to mark their work. In this case, David Carlson raised this piece and Stone decorated it. Carlson worked for Stone from 1909-19 and achieved 'Master Craftsman' status bestowed by the Society of Arts \u0026amp; Crafts, Boston. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis bowl is marked underneath with the Stone trademark, 'STERLING', and Carlson's 'C' mark. It measures 5.25 inches in diameter, 1.75 inches high and weighs 7.55 troy ounces. It is in very good\/ excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26318009605,"sku":"A430","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a430_pi.jpg?v=1489687810"},{"product_id":"rare-figural-repousse-american-coin-silver-presentation-pitcher-by-peter-krider-philadelphia-of-victoria-bc-masonic-interest-c-1861","title":"Peter Krider Rare Figural Repousse American Coin Silver Presentation Pitcher, Philadelphia, of Victoria, BC, Masonic Interest, c. 1861","description":"This beautiful presentation pitcher is decorated in a naturalistic rococo style with large full figures in the decoration. One side features a kneeling figure in a cartouche draped with berries, the other side with a bacchanal seated on a barrel with a jug and goblet in a cartouche draped with grapes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA central cartouche under the spout has two symmetrical figures above on foliate scrolls with serpents. Below, two birds hold a floral garland. The cartouche is inscribed:\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePresented to Brother\u003cbr\u003eRobert Burnaby\u003cbr\u003eBy the Members of the Victoria Lodge No 1085\u003cbr\u003ein token of their Esteem \u0026amp; Regard\u003cbr\u003eVictoria, V. ID. (Vancouver Island)\u003cbr\u003e27th December 1861.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eRobert Burnaby was one of British Columbia's founding fathers. Burnaby arrived in Victoria on Christmas, December 25, 1859. As private secretary to Colonel Richard Clement Moody, commander of the Royal Engineers, he led many expeditions charting the new territory and was ultimately elected to the Legislative Assembly. A mountain, a lake, a park and one of British Columbia's most populated cities (near Vancouver) are all named after him. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurther, Burnaby was an active and important mason. He was instrumental in organizing 'Victoria Lodge No. 1085' and installed its first officers on 20 August 1860 when it became the first Masonic lodge established in any part of the British Empire on the Pacific Ocean. When British Columbia became part of Canada in 1871, Burnaby was given the title of First Former Grand Master.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally from Philadelphia, Peter Krider apprenticed with John Curry and R. \u0026amp; W. Wilson. He later was a journeyman for Obadiah Rich, Boston's leading silversmith. He returned to Philadelphia and started his own shop in the 1850's, ultimately becoming one of Philadelphia's most important silversmiths. His shop produced particularly fine castings and they were one of the largest medal making firms in the country, making medals for the Centennial exhibition in Philadelphia and many other exhibitions (see \u003cem\u003eThe Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers\u003c\/em\u003e, p. 186).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fine example of American coin silver comes with a very rare colonial Canadian provenance. It measures 10.375 inches high at the handle (9.25 at the spout) and weighs 15.3 troy ounces. It is in good\/very good antique condition with light wear to the highlights and a couple minor (but noticeable) dings.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26318182341,"sku":"A516","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A516_pi.jpg?v=1489688074"},{"product_id":"irish-silver-classical-egyptian-cream-jug-james-fray-dublin-c-1838-39","title":"James Fray Irish Silver Classical\/ Egyptian Cream Jug, Dublin, c. 1838\/39","description":"This wonderful and unusual cream jug is unlike any other piece of Irish silver we have seen. Featuring classical chased decoration, the spout and rim are based on a lotus blossom and the handle on a papyrus stem. The body has a chased frieze of classically clad figures, one, a male, is receiving flaming(?) libations (?) from two female figures, one with wings. Above this frieze is a band of Greek key decoration, and below at the foot is a band of Vitruvian scrolls. Above and below the handle join, grows abstracted classical foliage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Fray was an important silversmith working in Dublin from 1813 to 1842. His work can be found in the collection of the National Museum of Ireland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis jug measures 4.25 inches high and is fully marked underneath. It weighs 5.95 troy ounces and is in very good antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26318299909,"sku":"A517","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A517_pi.jpg?v=1489688244"},{"product_id":"thomas-fletcher-antique-coin-silver-coffee-pot-philadelphia-pa-c-1830","title":"Thomas Fletcher Antique Coin Silver Coffee Pot, Philadelphia, PA, c. 1830","description":"This wonderful classical coffee pot features a lovely cast finial of a blooming acanthus flower. Along the outer dome of the lid is a repoussé design of a grapevine with detailed bunches of grapes and leaves, hand engraved for detail. This hand work matches the large, dramatic cast and applied banding around the upper body. A beautiful acanthus leaf thumb-piece decorates the striking 'c'-scroll handle, while the spout emerges from acanthus leaves on the other side.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Fletcher and Sidney Gardiner ran the most important silversmithy of the young republic, receiving commissions to make the most significant presentation silver of their day, including: The DeWitt Clinton Urns (Erie Canal, now at the Met), The George Armistead Punch Service (Commander at Fort McHenry, now at the Smithsonian), The Isaac Hull Urn (Commander of the Constitution, now in the Naval Historical Foundation's collection), etc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Stuart Feld notes in Boston in the Age of Neo-Classicism, \"No silversmith working in America during the late Federal period exceeded either the ambition or the quality of the Philadelphia partnership of Thomas Fletcher and Sydney Gardiner…\"(p.77). Fletcher \u0026amp; Gardiner looked to both French and English design sources for their silver and combined the two into an aesthetic that was uniquely American and entirely their own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stately coffee pot is marked underneath 'T. FLETCHER\/ PHILAD'. It measures 11.75 inches high by 12.5 across the handle and spout, weighs an impressive 52.40 troy ounces and is in very good condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26318381061,"sku":"A524","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A524_pi.jpg?v=1489688387"},{"product_id":"pair-of-gorham-antique-coin-silver-medallion-pattern-goblets-providence-ri-c-1861-8","title":"Gorham Pair of Antique Coin Silver 'Medallion' Pattern Goblets, Providence, RI, c. 1861-8","description":"This beautiful pair of goblets was made by Gorham in their famous 'Medallion' pattern. Each goblet features two medallions in a wonderful band of chased renaissance inspired floral arabesques. Both the rim and stem are adorned with die rolled Greek key decoration.\n\u003cp\u003eEach goblet measures 6.5 inches high and they weigh a combined 16.9 troy ounces. They are monogrammed 'S' in an old English style and are in outstanding crisp condition, retaining their original interior gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26318467845,"sku":"A525","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A525_pi.jpg?v=1489688524"},{"product_id":"gorham-antique-sterling-silver-other-metals-childs-set-providence-ri-1881-83","title":"Gorham Antique Sterling Silver \u0026 Other Metals Child's Set, Providence, RI, 1881-83","description":"This rare mixed metal child's set consists of a bowl, plate and spoon. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bowl, with canted corners, is adorned with four various japonesque scenes of butterflies in flight, a flower garden, a woman with parasol and a laborer carrying buckets walking over a bridge with a frog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe frog and butterflies are brass and the other applied images are copper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bowl is further hand-engraved with foliate background. The spoon has applied sand motif from which blooms a applied copper flower. The unusual dish has overturned edges There are four applied birds in flight, a butterfly floral foliage and a frog. Once again, the frog is brass and the other images are copper. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-engraved clouds and a village scene in the foreground of mountains decorate the plate. The plate and bowl are engraved 'Sidney Kent Becker\/ 1884' and the spoon is engraved on the back 'Sidney'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wonderful set is marked with Gorham's trademark and 'STERLING \u0026amp; OTHER METALS'. The bowl and plate are marked with the model numbers '250' and '250P' respectively. The plate measures 6.75 square. The bowl is 5 inches square by 3 inches high. The set weighs a combined 20.25 troy ounces and is very good antique condition with slight wear to the highlights. Having a set stay with its original pieces is quite a rare find. We have not been able to find out who Sidney was but we are sure he ate in style from a very early age.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26318636101,"sku":"A55","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A55_pi.jpg?v=1489688741"},{"product_id":"arthur-stone-arts-crafts-sterling-silver-brazier-gardner-ma-c-1915","title":"Arthur Stone Arts \u0026 Crafts Sterling Silver Brazier, Gardner, MA, c. 1915","description":"It is always exciting to find an object you never knew existed. This warming stand is an exceedingly rare example of great Arts \u0026amp; Crafts silver from the venerable shop of Arthur Stone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stand is used to rest a pot or dish upon to keep its contents heated. Wonderfully turned ebony is used for the main handle; the handle of the removable burner and the three bun feet are also ebony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the three risers upon which a pot would rest is hinged and rises up in order to remove the large burner. The risers are bordered with lovely hand-chased line decoration which compliments the shape of the three legs supporting the bowl and risers. The bowl has a lower section that is pierced and holds the burner with its original wick container. The round bowl is pierced with leaf and circle decoration. Not only is the piercing beautiful, it acts to dissipate the heat from the burner. Travelling around the midsection are chased double-lines which encircle blank cartouches in the three sections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 18th century warmers, coals would have been placed in the base to warm the vessel above. Stone has creatively adapted the form to new heating technologies (including the use of a hinged riser) while developing a design highly sympathetic to its colonial antecedents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArthur J. Stone ran the preeminent arts \u0026amp; crafts silver shop in New England, possibly the country. Items were hand made using traditional silversmithing techniques. An innovator, Stone let the other masters who worked for him sign the items they made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis body of the brazier was raised by Herbert Taylor, Stone's 'right hand man' and possibly the most accomplished silversmith who worked for Stone. Taylor was one of only eight silversmiths to win the award of 'Medalist', the highest honor for craft bestowed by the Society of Arts \u0026amp; Crafts, Boston. (Stone was the first silversmith to win the award.) The burner was crafted by Arthur Hartwell, another master working for Stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare warming stand is marked underneath with Stone's trademark along with 'STERLING\/ H', the 'H' for Arthur Hartwell. The body is marked similarly with a 'T' for Herbert Taylor. The stand measures 12.5 inches long across the handle by 4.5 inches high. The diameter of the bowl is 6 inches. This impressive example of Stone's silver weighs 18.45 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26318971525,"sku":"A551","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a551_pi.jpg?v=1489689274"},{"product_id":"george-iv-antique-sterling-silver-grape-shears-by-john-reily-london-1823-24","title":"George IV Antique Sterling Silver Grape Shears by John Reily, London, 1823\/24","description":"These magnificent grape shears are the finest we have had the pleasure to offer. The quality and condition are spectacular. They are designed so that the handles rest flat on the table with the blades slightly raised and are an easier angle for cutting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handles are exceptional on both the front and the back. The castings are of excellent quality and design with dense bunches of grapes interspersed amongst grape leaves. The finger loops are designed as grapevines with miniature leaves and grapes. Above the loops poking through the grapevines are the faces of a bacchic reveler and a jester, symbolizing hospitality and entertainment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe underside of one of the blades is engraved with the crest of a lion's head over a coronet. Iron was used for the pivotal screw often due to the strength of iron versus silver, as is the case with these scissors. An applied floret encircles the screw on the front.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to their fragile form, many grape shears have not survived the test of time and these are a very uncommon and remarkable period example of the form. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese rare grape shears are fully hallmarked on the interior of the blades. They measure 6.75 inches long, weigh 3.95 troy ounces and are in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26319262085,"sku":"A556","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a556_pi.jpg?v=1489689718"},{"product_id":"pair-of-eoff-shepard-rare-coin-silver-decanter-labels-new-york-city-1852-60","title":"Eoff \u0026 Shepard Pair of Rare Coin Silver Decanter Labels, New York City, 1852-60","description":"Practically all decanter labels found on the market were produced in England. These labels are exceedingly rare examples of early American coin silver in this form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stamped surface of each label is executed as a stunning grape leaf growing from a grape vine. Attached to the grape vines are oval link chains. This type of chain was popular during the 2nd half of the 19th century and these may be original.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leaves are hand-pierced 'SHERRY' and 'BRANDY'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese stunning antique decanter labels are stamped on the reverse 'E\u0026amp;S' within a rectangle. They measure 2.5 inches wide by 2.25 inches tall, weigh a combined .70 ounces and are in excellent condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26319324997,"sku":"A561","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a561_pi.jpg?v=1489689865"},{"product_id":"thomas-fletcher-antique-11oz-silver-asparagus-tongs-philadelphia-c-1830","title":"Thomas Fletcher Antique 11oz Silver Asparagus Tongs, Philadelphia, c. 1830","description":"This is an exceedingly rare form by one of America's leading silver makers and most important silversmiths at the time. The Fiddle shaped handles are completely unadorned except for a wonderfully script style engraved 'CSP' monogram at the elbow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA shaped band encircles the neck and guides the blades. It is attached using a small screw. The long, oval blades are flat with the upper blade having a downturned lip at the front to hold the food in place. Two various sized circular punches are used to decorate the blades and act as strainers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Fletcher, in partnership with Sidney Gardiner and by himself after 1827, ran the most important silversmithy of the young republic, receiving commissions to make the most significant presentation silver of the day, including: The Dewitt Clinton Urns (Erie Canal, now at the Met), The George Armistead Punch Service (Commander at Fort McHenry, now at the Smithsonian), The Isaac Hull Urn (Commander of the Constitution, now in the Naval Historical Foundation's collection), etc.. Some of the best and most famous American silver in permanent museum collections was made by Thomas Fletcher or Fletcher \u0026amp; Gardiner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs noted by Stuart P. Feld in \u003cem\u003eBoston in the Age of Neo-Classicism 1810-1840\u003c\/em\u003e: \"No silversmith working in America during the late Federal period exceeded either the ambition or the quality of the Philadelphia partnership of Thomas Fletcher (1787-1846) and Sidney Gardiner (1785-1827), and Thomas Fletcher alone after Gardiner's early death.\" (p. 77)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven rarer than the form are the marks on these tongs. Thomas Fletcher wholesaled many of his pieces. This is the only known example of Thomas Fletcher silver marked '11 OZ.', the popular Baltimore silver standard, indicating it was sold in Baltimore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 1814-30, Baltimore law required that all silver be of sterling standard (.925) and that it be assayed (tested). As soon as the law was revised in 1830 to allow lower grade silver, Baltimore retailers started ordering less expensive coin (.900) silver and 11oz (.917) silver from Fletcher.(1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare coin silver server is stamped on the back 'TF' along with a profile head, an eagle and a 'P'(for Philadelphia). This part of the mark is pictured in \u003cem\u003eSilversmiths to the Nation Thomas Fletcher \u0026amp; Sidney Gardiner: 1808-42\u003c\/em\u003e by Donald Fennimore and Ann Wagner, fig 10, p. 268. We have never seen the '11 OZ' and 'FINE' marks used in conjunction with Thomas Fletcher's mark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese magnificent tongs measures 10.75 inches long, weigh 8.15 troy ounces and are in good\/ excellent antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndnote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee a letter dated April 21, 1831 from Baltimore merchants R \u0026amp; A Campbell ordering in 'dollar' (coin) silver 15 dozen teaspoons and 5 dozen 'large sized forks \u0026amp; 2 do[zen] small sized, to be made of Silver 11oz fine', in the Thomas Fletcher correspondence at Winterthur Museum's Library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26319417157,"sku":"A563","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a563_pi.jpg?v=1489690121"},{"product_id":"whiting-attr-bird-nest-design-antique-sterling-silver-serving-spoon-c-1870","title":"Whiting (attr.) 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It measures 10 inches long, weighs 2.80 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26319482821,"sku":"A564","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a564_pi.jpg?v=1489690254"},{"product_id":"the-kalo-shop-hand-wrought-sterling-silver-arts-crafts-childs-cup-chicago-illinois-c-1920s","title":"The Kalo Shop Hand Wrought Sterling Silver Arts \u0026 Crafts Child's Cup, Chicago, Illinois, c. 1920's","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely small child's cup is of typical form with an applied scroll handle. The surface has wonderful irregular hammer marks which sparkle. What is quite rare is the fine repoussé scene of a rabbit. The reverse side is engraved with the name 'ROBERT' and the underside is engraved 'from Antoinette Babcock'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kalo Shop is known for its hammered surfaces and creative, forward looking arts \u0026amp; crafts designs. It was started by Clara Barck Welles who was 'known for her fair employment practices and for giving opportunities to women to become metalsmiths'.(1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lovely cup is marked 'STERLING\/ HAND WROUGHT\/ AT\/ THE KALO SHOP\/ 15'. It measures 4 inches across the handle by 2 inches high, weighs 2.95 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndnote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharon S. Darling, \u003cem\u003eChicago Metalsmiths\u003c\/em\u003e, (Chicago: Chicago Historical Society, 1977), p. 48.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26319534469,"sku":"P565","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a565_pi.jpg?v=1489690409"},{"product_id":"knowles-rose-pattern-antique-sterling-silver-macaroni-server-providence-ri-c-1890","title":"Knowles 'Rose' Pattern Antique Sterling Silver Macaroni Server, Providence, RI, c.1890","description":"This stunning serving spoon is in the uncommon and exotic pattern by Knowles known as 'Rose'. This pattern features a lovely rose vine in bloom with a beetle at the base of the handle. The reverse is engraved with a 'T' monogram. Macaroni, or pasta servers, are very rare and the bowl is exquisite. It is gilded with a soft matte finish to both sides of the bowl with pierced and engraved aesthetic movement decoration of lily pads and cattails. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to Dale Bennett in Silver Magazine, 'With a few notable exceptions, the quality of macaroni servers declined after 1880. A striking exception is the beautiful macaroni spoons made by J.B. \u0026amp; S.M Knowles Company....The piercing of these pieces is the finest I have seen in macaroni servers and the teeth are in the form of beautifully engraved leaves'.(1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning server is marked on the back with Knowles' trademark, 'STERLING' and by the retailer 'J.D. HAWLEY'. It measures just over 8.5 inches long, weighs 2.05 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndnote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    1. Dale E. Bennett, \"America's Marvelous Macaroni Servers\" in \u003cem\u003eSilver Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, July\/August 2002, pp. 34-40.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26319605445,"sku":"A568","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a568_pi.jpg?v=1489690576"},{"product_id":"gorham-antique-sterling-silver-figural-candy-dish-providence-ri-1872","title":"Gorham Antique Sterling Silver Figural Candy Dish, Providence, RI, 1872","description":"This is a charming and very rare piece of figural silver by Gorham. The body is boat-shaped with the sides engraved to resemble wooden boards and nails. The four cast and applied feet are in the form of shells. The central pedestal handle is beautifully engraved at the base 'JFF'. It is surmounted with the wonderful scene of two sailors turning a capstan to weigh anchor. The interior of this dish is gilded and the interior has a lovely overall matte finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare nautical inspired sterling dish is marked with Gorham's trademark, 'STERLING\/ 100\/ E\/ STARR \u0026amp; MARCUS'. The 'E' is the 1872 date mark and Starr \u0026amp; Marcus were famous New York retailers. This lovely dish measures 7 inches long by 3 inches deep by 3.5 inches high, weighs 9.75 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26319692229,"sku":"A610","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A610_pi.jpg?v=1489690817"},{"product_id":"american-silver-presentation-ewer-by-james-bogert-newburgh-ny-retailed-by-ball-thompkins-black-nyc-1849-50","title":"James Bogert American Silver Presentation Ewer, Newburgh, NY, Retailed by Ball, Thompkins \u0026 Black, NYC, 1849\/50","description":"This magnificent ewer features extremely fine all over foliate engraving in the rococo style. The stepped foot, neck and rim have similar classical applied die rolled bands. The applied scroll handle is cast in two pieces. Two circular reserves, on opposite sides, contain wonderful engraving of game birds in the wild. \u003cbr\u003eA third, under the spout, contains this inscription: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePresented\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eto\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJOHN OLIPHANT, ESQ.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOF THE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTREASURY DEPARTMENT\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWASHINGTON.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eby sundry parties in New York\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eas a slight token of appreciation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eof his Efficiency and attentive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecourtesy in the performance of\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ehis official duties,\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJuly 9, 1850.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eJames Bogert was apprenticed to New York master William Forbes and was part of a silversmithing family that included his cousin Nicholas. Ball, Tompkins and Black became Ball, Black \u0026amp; Co. in 1850, about the time this ewer was made. They were the most important jewelers in the United States until the late 1860's when Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. became the leading jeweler in this country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA nearly identical example can be found in the collection of the Museum of the City of New York, discussed and illustrated on page 285 of \u003cem\u003eElegant Plate\u003c\/em\u003e by Deborah Waters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis outstanding piece measures 14.5 inches high and weighs 35 troy ounces. It is in excellent, crisp condition with a very small ding on the top on the handle.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26319761029,"sku":"A611","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A611_tall_b_pi.jpg?v=1489691008"},{"product_id":"english-sterling-silver-covered-dish-by-dunstan-pruden-london-1953-54","title":"Dunstan Pruden English Sterling Silver Covered Dish. London, 1953\/54","description":"A stunning example of English Arts \u0026amp; Crafts silver, this covered bowl has splayed ring foot and a fitted, domed lid with wonderful applied geometric decoration and a cast and applied handle. The body and lid exhibit wonderful, soft hammering. Due to its rarity, Dunstan Pruden's work is seldom seen on the market today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlfred Charles Pruden, known as Dunstan Pruden, started working in the 1930's in Ditchling, near Brighton, England. He is most famous for producing ecclesiastical items, some of which are in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. As director of the silver section at the Brighton Art School, he taught many silversmiths including Gerald Benney. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis covered bowl comes with a letter written by the original owner who states he\/she purchased the item directly from the maker. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lovely sterling silver bowl is fully hallmarked underneath along with the maker's mark, 'ACP', for Alfred Charles Pruden. The lid is struck with the date mark and lion passant. It measures 3.25 inches high by 5 inches wide, weighs 9.95 troy ounces and is in excellent condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26319849477,"sku":"A62","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A62_pi.jpg?v=1489691255"},{"product_id":"tiffany-co-antique-sterling-silver-aesthetic-movement-tray-in-the-japanese-taste-1881","title":"Tiffany \u0026 Co. Antique Sterling Silver Aesthetic Movement Tray in the Japanese Taste, 1881","description":"Of rectangular from with pointed corners and a spot hammered surface, this outstanding example of Tiffany's aesthetic movement silver has an applied frog, \u003cbr\u003ebeetles and an acid etched decoration of an oak branch in the center with an artistic 'S.R.H.' monogram. The edge of the tray is folded over in a manner similar to the 'Lap over Edge' pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngraved on the back is the date 'October 28, 1881'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis superb tray measures 17 long and weighs 50 troy ounces. It is in very good antique condition with light scratching to the surface from use.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26319893189,"sku":"A634","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A634_pi.jpg?v=1489691605"},{"product_id":"erik-magnussen-for-gorham-art-deco-large-covered-centerpiece-providence-ri-1925","title":"Erik Magnussen for Gorham Art Deco Large Covered Centerpiece, Providence, RI, 1925","description":"An exceptional example of art deco silver by one of the most famous designers of the style, this is a rare centerpiece with its original removable pierced cover. The use of plain surfaces and sections with scored lines give the piece a stylish design with subtle movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base and stem are made in four sections. The lowermost piece is a flaring base mounted to a small dome. This connects to the bulbous stem which is connected with a flaring ring to the bowl. Sixteen vertical lines travel downward and shape themselves proportionately to the various planes of the surfaces. The various shapes of the surface also reflect magnificently the surrounding areas. It is brilliantly designed and executed as is the rest of the piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with the foot, 16 scored lines on the bowl radiate upwards from the column. The interior is adorned with the raised lines emanating from a central circle. One of the outside panels is engraved with a lovely 'S' between the dates '1903' and 1928 - obviously a very nice 25th anniversary present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cover is a stunning dome also made from multiple parts. The sixteen triple-scored lines radiate outwards from the dome further embellished with semi-circle devices to their sides, striking art deco ornamentation. This cover has a secondary section underneath which secures it onto the bowl. This also acts to better support flower arrangements. To be consistent and complete the design, the bold finial is also scored with 16 lines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRadiating scored lines, geometric shapes and naturalistic decoration became the hallmark of Magnussen designs at Gorham. After the Paris 'Art Deco' exhibition of 1925, Gorham sought to develop a line of silver in the 'moderne' style popular in Europe and they found an accomplished Danish silversmith, Erik Magnussen, to do so. He was given his own workforce and great leeway in designing objects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGorham's records indicate that the C\/YA centerpiece is the only one made, although it may have been the prototype for second similar centerpiece with a different code. Interestingly, it appears that Magnussen himself chased this piece. (His chasing was charged at $1.80 an hour whereas a typical chaser at that time earned $0.80 an hour - times have changed.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis centerpiece was the vanguard of modern design in the United States. The American public did not warm to modern design until years later and very few early modern items like this were ever made at that time. Such items are exceedingly rare - not only did they not sell well, but many that made but did not sell were melted by Gorham during the depression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis remarkable sterling silver centerpiece\/ floral arranger is marked underneath with Gorham's trademark and 'GORHAM\/ STERLING\/C\/YA' and with the date mark of 1925. This is one of the first pieces of documented Magnussen silver ever made by Gorham. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare art deco silver centerpiece measures just over 11.50 inches in diameter by 11 inches to the top of the finial. It weighs 58.65 troy ounces and is in excellent condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26320046085,"sku":"A650","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a650_pi.jpg?v=1489691998"},{"product_id":"pair-of-s-kirk-son-antique-sterling-silver-oval-serving-dishes-baltimore-md-1891-c-1905","title":"Samuel Kirk \u0026 Son Pair of Antique Sterling Silver Oval Serving Dishes, Baltimore, MD, 1891- c. 1905","description":"These rare bowls are exquisite examples of Kirk silver. We have never seen this model of fruit or berry bowl before. The bowls are oval in shape and have dramatic lobed sections emanating from the bases of the bowls. The rims are dramatic scalloped edges with cast and applied scrolls with scallop shell edges. The lobes of the bodies are decorated with vertical displays of various flowers and foliage. All the lobes are of differently executed scenes. Engraved 'NHM' monograms are framed within a beautiful foliate wreath. The opposite sides of the bowl have never been monogrammed within their wreath cartouches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStunning cast and applied scroll handles are adorned with dense foliage. The design is incorporated into the lobes by continuing the motif with repoussé flowers and leaves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe oval, pedestal bases have a shaped edge with cast and applied foliate decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe technique of casting and applying decorative elements to the edges of pieces adds strength and stability. With these bowls, it also adds stunning beauty and incredible weight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese rare antique sterling bowls are marked underneath 'S. Kirk \u0026amp; Son' and with the sterling standard '925\/1000'. They measure 11.75 inches long across the handles by 6 inches wide by 3.5 inches high, weigh a total 45.95 troy ounces and are in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26320192133,"sku":"A651","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a651_pi.jpg?v=1489692283"},{"product_id":"georg-jensen-antique-sterling-silver-68-vase-copenhagen-denmark-1925-32","title":"Georg Jensen Antique Sterling Silver #68 Vase, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1925-32","description":"This is a stunning vase made with beautiful quality and organic style for which Jensen silver is so beloved. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe body curves gracefully upwards and flares out at the top. Covered in exquisite hammering, the highly reflective surface sparkles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContrasting with the simple elegance of the upper section, the lower half is an exceptional design of overlapping blossoming petals bordered with seed decoration. The design of the petals reflect their surroundings as individual small mirrors with a wonderful effect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lower section rises from a circular stepped base. This rare model was designed by Georg Jensen in 1914.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lovely vase is fully marked underneath with the Jensen marks and sterling standards used from 1925-32. It measures 5.5 inches in diameter at the top by 8.5 inches high, weighs 17.95 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26320303749,"sku":"A654","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a654_pi.jpg?v=1489692433"},{"product_id":"arthur-stone-arts-crafts-sterling-silver-avon-bowl-gardner-ma-c-1926","title":"Arthur Stone Arts \u0026 Crafts Sterling Silver 'Avon' Bowl, Gardner, MA, c. 1926","description":"This lovely bowl is entirely raised by hand and features elegant proportions. It has an inverted rim and rests on a spreading foot. The decoration around the bowl is stunning. Between two incised lines are seventeen each of alternating circles and decorative crosses. Below this design are thirty-four swirling lobes and flutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 'Avon' bowl is a famous design by Arthur Stone that was produced in various sizes. A design drawing by Stone is pictured in the book, Arthur J. Stone 1847-1938(1), and one example is pictured on a table where Charlotte Bone, also a designer, is working.(2) Later in the book, Arthur Stone is pictured in his shop holding a larger version of this bowl(3) and a similarly sized bowl to ours was included in the concurrent traveling exhibition. That one is pictured and described.(4)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderneath, the bowl is inscribed 'Eleanor Bumstead\/ January 1926' and was most likely a wedding gift. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEleanor Bumstead (1902-1987) graduated Smith College in 1923 and in 1924, visited England where she met William Edwards Stevenson. They married in 1926.(5)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'During the World War II, Eleanor Stevenson and her husband, William Edwards Stevenson, organized and administered American Red Cross operations in Great Britain, North Africa, Sicily, and Italy. Both she and her husband were awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement in support of military operations'.(6)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArthur Stone was the undisputed master silversmith of the Boston arts and crafts movement. His shop produced some of the finest silver ever made, and many of the journeymen who worked for him were masters in their own right. Unlike other shops, Stone allowed his journeymen to mark their work. In this case, Herman Glendenning (Boston Society of Arts \u0026amp; Crafts 'Master Craftsman') raised this piece. Glendenning worked at the Stone Shop from 1920 until 1936.(7)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wonderful bowl is marked with Stone's trademark and the 'G' mark for Glendenning. It measures 6.875 inches in diameter by by 2.75 inches high and weighs 10.60 troy ounces. It is in very good antique condition with scratches inside the bowl from use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndnotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElenita C. Chickering, \u003cem\u003eArthur J. Stone 1847-1938: Designer and Silversmith\u003c\/em\u003e, (Boston: the Boston Athenaeum, 1994), p. 47.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIbid., p. 24.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIbid., p. 17.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIbid., p. 174.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOberlin College Archives, www.oberlin.edu\/archive\/holdings\/finding\/RG30\/SG219\/biography.html (last accessed 2\/22\/16).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEleanor Stevenson (Bumstead) (1902-1987) - Genealogy (online), \u003ca href=\"\/\/www.geni.com\/people\/Eleanor-Bumstead-Stevenson\/6000000023968670577\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.geni.com\/people\/Eleanor-Bumstead-Stevenson\/6000000023968670577\u003c\/a\u003e (last accessed 2\/22\/16).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChickering, p. 181.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26320410693,"sku":"A656","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a656_pi.jpg?v=1489692861"},{"product_id":"gorham-antique-silver-overlay-porcelain-whiskey-jug-providence-ri-c-1896","title":"Gorham Antique Silver Overlay Porcelain Whiskey Jug, Providence, RI, c. 1896","description":"This unusual and rare decanter was produced in a collaboration between Gorham and the Ceramic Art Company.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ceramic Art Company, which made exceptional porcelain and china, eventually become the famous Lenox company in 1906. This jug is produced in a rare magenta colored (glazed) body with a large panel on one side featuring a wonderful painting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe painting is of a friar holding up a glass ready for a toast. With a jovial face, he sits before a whiskey barrel with a cooked chicken and bread. The theme, mood and quality of the painting is wonderful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe silver overlay is stunning against the colored background. Large swirling foliage travels around the body. The splayed foot is totally encapsulated with silver as is the top of the spout and the handle which acts to protect the porcelain. A cartouche on the front is engraved 'GRMcG'. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn original clasp and chain attach the original stopper to the . The cork underneath the stopper is a later (working) replacement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare item is marked underneath the porcelain 'CAC' within a wreath. The silver is marked with Gorham's trademark along with 'C2350' and the almost pure silver designation '999\/1000 Fine'. It measures 7 inches high and is in very good antique condition with a very minor nick to the silver by the painting (visible in the photos, around 4 o'clock).","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26321573893,"sku":"A657","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a657_pi.jpg?v=1489696802"},{"product_id":"pair-of-antique-english-sterling-candelabra-by-john-parsons-co-sheffield-1792-93","title":"John Parsons \u0026 Co Pair of Antique English Sterling Candelabra, Sheffield, 1792\/93","description":"This is a beautiful pair of late 18th century sterling candelabra. The large weighted circular bases provide great stability. Two sets of incised lines border the perimeters of the undecorated bases. This plain surface with fine line edges is also used on the wax pans and original bobeche. The columns and all sconces have elegant palm leaf decoration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese lovely sterling silver candelabra are fully hallmarked on the bases and branches. The removable bobeche are hallmarked with the sovereign's head, lion passant and maker's mark. The candlesticks measure 11.5 inches high. With the branches, they measure 16.5 high by 17 inches across. The felt on the bottom is new and they are in wonderful antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26322273413,"sku":"A66","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A66_pi.jpg?v=1489697964"},{"product_id":"gorham-antique-sterling-silver-figural-centerpiece-bowl-or-fruit-stand-providence-ri-1868-retailed-by-tiffany-company","title":"Gorham Antique Sterling Silver Figural Centerpiece Bowl or Fruit Stand, Providence, RI, 1868, retailed by Tiffany \u0026 Company","description":"This is a wonderful centerpiece or fruit stand with exceptional design. The circular bowl has an deep horizontal fluted edge bordered by a ring of fine beading. The unusual loop handles are flanked with classical scroll devices with artichoke decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bowl has an unadorned shiny surface which reflects its surroundings beautifully. The interior is beautifully engraved with decorative devices and foliage. The grey areas you see in the picture below are reflections from the studio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base is a circular stepped dome. The shape of the base edge compliments the shape of the bowl. A row of matching but larger beading encircles the foot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pedestal stem is an exceptionally cast figure of a draped woman. Barefoot and standing on a stippled dome, again with matching beading, her arms are raised as if to hold the weight of the bowl and its contents as she gazes to her left. Once again, the quality and details of the casting are spectacular.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe layered drape clothing is beautifully executed. One sees the high degree of detail on both the front and back of the figure and how naturally the gown drapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe contrast between the plain, reflective surfaces of the bowl and foot and the exquisite castings create this wonderful sculptural centerpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare bowl is marked underneath with Gorham's trademark along with 'STERLING', the model number 165 and the 'A' date mark of 1868. It is also stamped 'T\u0026amp;CO' which means it was actually retailed by Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. in New York City. The bowl measures 14 inches across the handles and the piece stands 12 inches high, weighs 41.70 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition with very light wear to the interior of the bowl. It has never been monogrammed.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26322444741,"sku":"A663","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a663_pi.jpg?v=1489698657"},{"product_id":"tuttle-silversmiths-sterling-silver-modernist-covered-bowl-boston-1938","title":"Tuttle Silversmiths Sterling Silver Modernist Covered Bowl, Boston, 1938","description":"A rare example of modernist arts \u0026amp; crafts silver from the firm of Tuttle Silversmiths, this stunning bowl is beautifully designed and very well made. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cover to the bowl has a slightly domed center with a bold ball finial handle. This striking ornament has a tiny bead on top and is bordered around its base with a row of beads. It not only reflects its surroundings, but also reflects itself on the surface of the cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe round bowl is also quite stunning. It has lovely applied curved handles in an art deco style with a row of graduated beads above them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stepped pedestal base has four decorative appliques of beading around the first platform of the foot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplimenting the exquisite shapes and decorative elements is the beautifully hammered surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare bowl is marked underneath with Tuttle's trademark along with 'FR' within a crescent over the Roman numeral 'V'. Tuttle was unique in dating their silver based on presidents dates in office. In this case, the 5th year of Franklin Roosevelt's presidency, 1938. It measures 11.5 inches across the handles by 6 inches to the top of the finial, weighs 34.15 troy ounces and is in excellent condition with a couple minor interior scratches from use.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26322480901,"sku":"A664","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a664_pi.jpg?v=1489698823"},{"product_id":"the-kalo-shop-early-arts-crafts-sterling-silver-bowl-or-vase-park-ridge-il-c-1908-12","title":"The Kalo Shop Early Arts \u0026 Crafts Sterling Silver Bowl or Vase, Park Ridge, IL, c. 1908-12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning small bowl is quite striking and an exquisite example of early Kalo silver. Given it's decoration and size, it is probably meant to hold a small flower arrangement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bulbous body tapers inwards and flares slightly outwards around the opening. The body has a stunning shimmer due to the hand hammering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpectacular repoussé and chasing was used to create the lovely display of five flowers around the body. These flowers are wonderfully stylized arts and crafts blossoms which may represent water lilies, found in the 'Japanese' gardens popular during the early arts and crafts period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA nearly identical bowl is in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kalo Shop is known for its hammered surfaces and creative, forward looking arts \u0026amp; crafts designs. It was started by Clara Barck Welles who was 'known for her fair employment practices and for giving opportunities to women to become metalsmiths'.(1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare arts \u0026amp; crafts bowl is marked 'STERLING\/ HAND BEATEN\/ AT\/ KALO SHOPS\/ PARK RIDGE\/ ILLS.'. It measures 4 inches wide by 3 inches high, weighs 6.45 troy ounces, has never been monogrammed and is in excellent antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndnote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharon S. Darling, \u003cem\u003eChicago Metalsmiths\u003c\/em\u003e, (Chicago: Chicago Historical Society, 1977), p. 48.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26322505157,"sku":"A665","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a665_pi.jpg?v=1489699053"},{"product_id":"arthur-stone-arts-crafts-sterling-silver-bowl-gardiner-ma-c-1920","title":"Arthur Stone Arts \u0026 Crafts Sterling Silver Bowl, Gardiner, MA, c. 1920","description":"This is a lovely bowl from the shop of Arthur Stone. It is hand-raised and has an applied ring foot underneath. It is wide and low. A feature of this bowl is that the decorative rim is a separate piece of unusual design which has been beautifully applied to the body. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwelve decorative groupings decorate the lovely rim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautiful sterling silver bowl is marked underneath with Stone's trademark and 'STERLING\/ H'. The 'H' designates the piece having been raised by Arthur Hartwell who achieved Master Craftsman status at the Society of Arts \u0026amp; Crafts in Boston. It measures 8 inches in diameter by just over 1.5 inches high, weighs 15.35 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26322553861,"sku":"A668","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a668_pi.jpg?v=1489699261"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.spencermarks.com\/collections\/archives-1.oembed?page=51","provider":"Spencer Marks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}