RH2753 Rare Gorham Hand Hammered Tea Caddy ca 1881

A small rare sterling silver hand hammered Japanese style tea caddy with removable lid by Gorham, circa 1881. Applied decoration includes blackberries and leaves and a grasshopper. The facets of the hammer marks are very crisp and the detail of the application is superior. Weight: 5.75 troy ounces. Height: 3 7/8"

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RH2566 Jensen 263B pair of candlesticks

A large pair of Jensen candlesticks numbered 263B weighing 56.5 troy ounces. Height: 8". Hand hammered surfaces with grapes hanging from the tops. Perfect condition.

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RH2669 Whiting Sterling Mixed Metals Baby Bowl

Perfect for a wine coaster with a diameter of 4 1/2", height 2 5/8', weight 8.8 troy ounces. The surface is hand hammered with an application of silver and copper leaves. Light inscription on the underside of the base.

Price: $3,250.00

RH2654 Gorham Rare Syrup Pitcher. Circa 1911

A very unusual pitcher with a hinged lid approximately 6" tall and weighing 11.55 troy ounces. The body of the pitcher is cylindrical shaped and widens towards at the top. The distance between the concentric bands narrows as the bands near the top of the pitcher. The date letter is 1911 which is very early for such a futuristic style by Gorham. The design could possibly be inspired by Dr Christopher Dresser.

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RH2686 Tiffany & Co. Paris Exposition Set

Extraordinary Tiffany & Co. sterling silver three piece set comprising an under plate, bowl and spoon with applied cherubs. The under plate and bowl have the mark that these pieces were shown at the Paris Exposition in 1900. All three pieces have the same inscription. Superb detail. Original gold wash in the bowl and bowl of the spoon. Combined weight 21.10 troy ounces. Height 3"; diameter of plate 8"; diameter bowl 5"; length spoon 6 1/2".

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Important Large Wang Hing Chinese Export Silver Centerpiece

A large Chinese Silver centerpiece by Wang Hing weighing 116 troy ounces. Height: 12 1/2". The decoration is of reticulated clouds and dragons with large dragon handles.

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RH2363 Whiting Sterling Silver Aesthetic Shell Bowl

A fine sterling silver repousse fruit bowl chased with panels of large shells. The interior retains a soft gilt with a satin finish. Manufactured by Whiting Silver Co circa 1880. Weight: 22.5 troy ounces. Diameter: 10 1/2". Height: 4"

Price: $7,900.00

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RH2690 Gorham Martele Pitcher

Gorham Martele sterling water pitcher weighing 42.10 troy ounces and made in 1930. Height 10". Monogram on one side custom ordered from Gorham. See detailed pictures for marks.

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RH2639 Whiting Centerpiece Bowl Stages of Dandelion

Whiting sterling centerpiece bowl depicting the different stages of the dandelion in various panels applied to the side of the bowl. Probably designed by Charles Osborne who also worked for Tiffany & Co. In particular, the swirls and applied feet are his trademark design. The centerpiece has a silver plated frog insert for flowers. Weight 40.5 troy ounces. Diameter 11 1/4"; height 5 1/4". Inscription under the base.

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RH2689 Whiting Shell Bowl on Four Melon Shaped Ball Feet

A large aesthetic movement sterling silver bowl with chased multiple shells and seaweed weighing 31.2 troy ounces. Diameter: 10 1/2" Height: 5 1/2". Circa 1880. Monogrammed in the center of the bowl with a multiple script monogram.

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RH2685 Rare Gorham Sterling "Apple" Tea Caddy

Very unusual Gorham sterling silver apple with hinged lid and textured surface. Applied leaf decoration. The lid fits together with the base with a jagged irregular seam as if the apple had been peeled open. Dated 1883 with the Gorham date letter P. The clasp is a bug that rotated to secure a small bar on the top lid. Height: 3". Weight: 7.45 troy ounces.

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RH2555 Rare Shreve of San Francisco Sterling Candlesticks

Pair rare sterling candlesticks lily pads forming the bases and applied buds and lily pads along the stems. Applied leaves form the candle holders. The stems are applied differently to each shaft i.e. on one the bud turns down while on the other the bud is curled up. Height 12". Combined weight: 32.8 troy ounces. Marked Shreve & Co. San Francisco, Sterling.

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Gorham Special Order Candelabra

A pair of Gorham cast sterling silver candelabra, with sample marks. The first candelabra was manufactured in 1893 in response to a strong demand resulting from the Columbian Expo. The second candelabra was ordered in 1915. Weights are 47.5 and 53.7 troy ounces. Height 15 1/2". Removable cast bobeches.

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2708 Gorham Mixed Metal Dish Applied Crab

Gorham sterling trompe l'oeil dish simulating draped or folded fabric with applied copper crab on the inside of the base. Diameter 5"; height 1 1/2". Date letter O for 1882. Weight 3.9 troy ounces.

Price: $2,850.00

2670 Mixed Metal Plate

Sterling and copper mixed metal plate by Kennard & Jenks of Boston, MA, hand hammered with silver and copper applications in the form of a chicken, bird, tree, flowers and leaves as well as acorns. Diameter 8"; weight 8.9 troy ounces.

Price: $3,250.00

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RH2337 Gorham Martele Silver Pitcher

A fine Gorham Martele silver water pitcher, circa 1905. Marked on the base with the letters J/HQ in addition to the Gorham marks for the Martele series. Height 8 1/2". Weight 38 troy ounces. Perfect patination and color. Fine hand hammered surface with vines, leaves and flowers. Never monogrammed.

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RH2543 Rare Gorham Mixed Metals Tea Caddy

A fine Gorham sterling and applied mixed metals tea caddy in the shape of a ginger jar. The surface is hammered and has applied copper bugs, birds, rooster, and Japanese figures spread over the entire surface of the jar. Height: 5 1/2". Weight: 9.85 troy ounces. Marked on the base with date letter for 1879. The domed shaped lid pulls off and fits very tight.

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RH2524 Shiebler Sterling Bowl with applied bug

A Shiebler sterling silver candy bowl with handle and an applied bug on the side of the leaf form dish. Weight: 6.35 troy ounces. Diameter: 5". Height: 2 1/2" Monogrammed on the front of the bowl.

Price: $1,750.00

RH2514 Whiting Sterling Silver and Mixed Metals Bowl

A sterling silver bowl with applied copper fish and applied silver lily pads in the Japanese Style. The chasing of the surface simulates water. There is some light engraving in the background to highlight the application of the mixed metals. Circa 1880. Diameter: 9". Height: 2 5/8". Weight: 18.75 troy ounces.

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RH2467 Whiting Mixed Metals and Applied Sterling Footed Bowl

A sterling silver bowl by Whiting, circa 1880 with an applied copper crab on one side and a large applied lobster on the other. The bowl is raised on three ball and claw feet. Diameter: 6 3/4". Height: 3". Weight: 14.10 troy ounces.

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RH2487 Whiting Sterling Water Pitcher

A fine aesthetic movement sterling silver water pitcher, circa 1880 in pristine condition chased with a bird in flight and exotic plants. Engraved with a later presentation and monogrammed. Original gilt lining. Height: 7 1/4". Weight: 26.25 troy ounces.

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RH2172 Whiting Sterling and Mixed Metals Tea Caddy

A sterling and copper tea caddy in the Japanese taste by Whiting, circa 1880. The caddy is in the shape of a ginger jar and the lid is removable. Applications against a rippled background simulating water include a copper fish and water lilies with copper stems and a single bud in sterling. Height: 5 1/4". Weight: 10.65 troy ounces.

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RH2515 Gorham Hammered Mixed Metals Bowl

A Gorham sterling silver hammered bowl with applied copper and brass cherries and leaves. There is also an applied bird in flight. Weight: 11.25 troy ounces. Diameter:6" Height:3" Dated with the Gorham date letter for 1881.

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RH2285 Tiffany Sterling Acid etched vase

A Tiffany sterling silver urn shaped vase with acid etched decoration. Never monogrammed and with perfect patina. Weight: 36.05 troy ounces. Marked with the large "M".(1875-1891) Height: 11"

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RH2219 Rare Gorham Sterling Vase, circa 1893

A rare Gorham sterling vase on a pedestal base chased to simulate water. A large applied three dimensional fish on the front of the vase over the base with open mouth. The two handles are cast in great detail with marine life and small shells. There are two large applied engraved shells on the front and the back of the vase. An applied band of seaweed and rope circumvent the base of the neck, and a pattern of repetitive rope seaweed and applied shells form the decoration for the neck and rim Height: 12". weight: 35.4 troy ounces. the vase has never been engraved. The date letter is 1893, together with the Gorham mark and sterling.

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RH2221 Gorham Mixed Metals Bowl. Circa 1882

A perfect hammered sterling bowl on three feet applied with three large copper strawberries, butterflies and a large bird in flight. The copper strawberries have the original red patination from the Gorham factory. The interior has the original gold wash. height: 4". Diameter: 8". Weight: 20.45 troy ounces. Lovely Victorian monogram on the side of the bowl.

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RH2220 Tiffany Sterling Silver Bowl

A Tiffany sterling bowl with hammered surface and large applied grasshopper, leaves and other Japanese motifs and flowers. There are two applied butterflies. Weight: 16.7 troy ounces. Diameter: 7 1/2". Height: 4 1/2"

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Shiebler Sterling Bowl circa 1880

A naturalistic sterling silver bowl, circa 1880, by Shiebler with applied textured vines and leaves on a leaf shaped bowl. The handle has a cluster of grapes wired on to the loop. The applied leaves for the three supporting feet and the handle terminated in a fourth rear foot. Weight: 33.35 troy ounces. Height: 4 1/4" Diameter: 9"

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RH2142 Hand chased Victorian sterling ice bowl

Retailed by Ford & Tupper of New York, NY, with applied cast polar bears and several naturalistic applied cast icicles on a pedestal base. Ford & Tupper were active between 1867 and 1874. Length 9 1/2; width 7 1/4"; height 7". Weight 24.8 troy ounces.

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RH1991 Whiting Sterling and Mixed Metals Pitcher

A sterling silver pitcher by Whiting with chased shells and seaweed and spot hammering. There is a large cast applied crab with a copper shell applied to the shells. the handle is hammered. Weight: 28.8 troy ounces. Height: 7 3/8"

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RH2143 Gorham Martele Three Handle Loving Cup.

Original gilt interior. The body chased with flowers against a hammered surface. Marked HUM and the Gorham Martele markings. Height: 6 1/2". Weight: 39 troy ounces.

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RH2012 Whiting Mixed Metal Bowl with hammered surface and applied pedestal base. Circa 1880. There are three applied mixed metal motifs. An copper olive with leaf against an engraved background, Two copper strawberries with a large strawberry leaf containing copper inlaid spots, and two blackberries on a branch against engraved backgrounds. weight: 21.75 troy ounces. Diameter: 8 1/2". Height: 2 7/8"

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RH1958 Gorham Mixed Metals and Sterling Sugar and Creamer

A Mixed metal and sterling sugar and creamer by Gorham, circa 1880. Hand hammered bottom halves and an ornate band or decoration on the tops with multiple copper application all around. The decoration includes leaves and berries, bugs, flowers and cranes. Excellent condition with good patination. Combined weight: 14.3 troy ounces. Height: 3" Width: 5"

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