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Lovely antique garden shears, circa 1915. They are silver plate made by the Clauss Co. of Fremont Ohio. They are 6.5" long and 2.5" at their widest (when closed). They have a nice rose motif.

Vintage demitasse cup and saucer by Royal Doulton in the "Reynard the Fox" pattern. The saucer measures approximately 4.5" in diameter and the cup measures approximately 2.5" tall and 2 1/8" in diameter across the base. It has a riding crop detail for the handle that stretches around the base. The fox and crop detail are slightly raised and beautifully hand-painted. The set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing.

These hand engraved sterling silver serving spoons are so much fun to collect! Graceful on any table, the unique shapes and beautiful engravings set a special tone. This lovely piece has a fluted gold washed bowl with hand engraved flowers and a graceful handle engraved with a gorgeous feather motif. Nine inches long with a 3 1/2 x 2 inch bowl, this beautiful piece weighs 59.1 grams. Excellent condition. Circa 1870

Lovely amethyst colored glass candy dish with a faceted clear glass stem. It measures 6.75" in diameter and 6.25" tall. It is in excellent condition with no chips or scratches. The overall weight is approximately 1 pound. It probably dates to the 1920s.

Circa 1890 German Silver smaller bowl. All hand-pierced and repousse. The bowl measures 5.5" in diameter and 3" tall. It is stamped on the bottom "Brahmfeld & Gutrue" and "800" and a crown mark. The overall weight is 258.3 grams.

Small Sterling Tray with beautiful floral repousse border. This ornate type of repousse pattern has often been imitated and is known as the Baltimore Style. The S. Kirk & Son mark on bottom indicates date of manufacture to be 1925-1932. Size: 6.25" Dia.

Art Nouveau style letter opener accented with a figural child's face. Made by Currier & Roby in the 1900s, and in excellent condition. It measures 6.75" long by 1" at its widest. The overall weight is 26.9g.

Circa 1770 Silver seal fob. It is hand engraved with an H monogram. It is beautifully done and well decorated on the top. It would be the perfect thing to hang from an old watch chain. It is unmarked and in excellent condition. The seal portion is oval measuring approximately 7/8" long and 3/4" wide. The fob is 1.25" tall. The overall weight is 12.6 grams.

Set of six Georg Jensen sterling demitasse spoons in the coveted "Acanthus" pattern. Each spoon measures 3 3/4" long. Four of the spoons are marked on the back with "GI" in a circle of dots, "Sterling", and "Denmark". These four spoons are circa 1915-1930. The other two spoons are marked "Georg Jensen" in a circle of dots, "Sterling" and "Denmark". These two spoons could be the same age, or possibly date later. They match perfectly. Excellent condition.

Very pretty hand chased sterling basket by Whiting Mfg. Co. Basket measures 3 3/4" wide and 2 3/8" tall ( excluding the handle). This Aesthetic Movement basket has a lovely detailed foliate motif (morning glory?), a fluted rim, and a gilded interior. The twisted handle is attached to a beautiful curved silver application and rests on the side of the basket. There is a monogram on the back. Circa 1870. Excellent condition.

Imagine this little guy hopping across your table providing everyone with salt or pepper! He is intricately detailed all the way down to his feet. His head unscrews to refill salt or pepper. He stands up well and does not wobble. He is marked "800" on his tail and was probably made sometime around 1910. He measures approximately 3" long and 2.5" tall and is in excellent condition.

Exquisite Dresser Set with yellow guilloche enamel beautifully set off by tortoiseshell. Both the mirror and clothing brush are hallmarked: Birmingham, England 1928. Size: mirror - 9.5" L x 6" W; brush - 7" L x 2" W.

Just incredible! This lovely Duhme Victorian Sterling Silver Ladle dated October 10, 1864, with spiral stem and engraved hamdle, is exquisite. The cartouche is engraved with "Hannah" The ladle measures 11.5 inches long with a generous bowl 3 3/4 inches wide. It weighs 4 ounces. A magnificent piece in excellent condition.

Patented 1878 and marked with a C placing it between 1902-1907, this Tiffany & Co. server is made in the intricate "Olympian" pattern. The scene on the handle is "Venus Born of the Sea." It has a large shell shaped, gilded bowl. This one is not monogrammed but is in very good condition. It measures approximately 9.5" long and 3.25" across the widest portion of the bowl. It weighs 120.9 grams.

Elegant 19th C. chocolate or demitasse coffee pot by Shreve & Co. Measures 10 5/8" tall and 7 3/4" wide (including spout and handle). There are two ivory insets in the beautiful elongated handle. One side has an engraved stag's head. Marks on base include an "S" on each side of a bell, "Shreve & Co., Sterling, San Francisco". On close inspection, I noticed a small dent on the underside of the spout (near top). Otherwise, excellent condition, inside and out. Circa 1890.

Viennese bronze of chamois or goat. Circa 1890. Size: 3.625" H x 3.375" L x 1" W.

Sterling Silver Sheffield Salver with raised Chippendale border accented with scrolls complementing the three scroll feet. The hallmarks show the salver to be by William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield, England. This piece is 8 1/2" diameter and 1" high. Circa 1909. It is in excellent condition.

Circa 1890, this 9ct gold chain is in excellent condition and is very well made. It measures approximately 24" in length and the links are 3mm wide. It has its original pin clasp. We have it showcased with item J1955 onyx locket sold separately.

Circa 1930, 7 diamond band set in 18k white gold. Each diamond weighs approximately .02ct for a total weight of .14cttw. All are prong-set and well matched in color and clarity. The width of the top portion of the ring is 2.5 mm. It is marked "18k" on the inside and is in very good condition. It is a size 7 but could be sized easily by a competent jeweler.

Very lovely 19th C. heavy bronze picture frame with a raised floral motif and a flying bird. This frame has a textured surface and an empty cartouche in the corner. The oval picture opening measures 2 5/8" by 2 1/8"; and the frame measures 6 3/4" by 5". The back is copper with a wooden easel. This beautiful frame weighs 1 1/2 lbs. Circa 1880. Mint condition.

Sterling silver creamer and sugar made by Sanborns Silver in the 1950s. Both pieces made in Mexico and marked "Sanborns Mexico Sterling" and "SA 925 m.m. Hecho en "Mexico D.F." Both measure 3.625" in diameter across the top. Both are 2.5" tall including the foot. Both pieces are in excellent condition. The overall weight of both is approximately one pound.

Fully hallmarked with Tiffany & Co. and an M dating from 1875-1891, this sterling silver "dolphin" shaped server is in excellent condition. The scene on the handle is "Paris the son of Priam." It has exquisite details even on the back. It is monogrammed with "EW" on the back of the handle. It measures approximately 12" long and 3" at its widest. Some of the gilding on the serving part has worn off. The overall weight is 187.2 grams.

Circa 1850, this lovely sterling silver serving spoon has a gilded and perforated bowl, and a long handle with a three dimensional calla lily detail at the end. The leaves stretch across the top of the bowl also. It was most likely made by Whiting. The bowl measures approximately 3" in diameter and the handle is 7" long. It is in very good condition, with most of the gilding still in tact. It is marked "STERL" on the back.

Large sterling silver serving spoon made circa 1850 by Whiting. It has a lovely, three dimensional calla lily at the end and the detailed leaves at the top of the bowl. The bowl measures approximately 3.5" at its longest. The handle measures 8.5" long. It has a gilded bowl and is in excellent condition.

Rare and lovely English sterling and cut crystal perfume bottle from the early 1900's. A beautiful Art Nouveau sterling open work foliate design is mounted over the top third of the bottle. A single repousse flower adorns the hinged cap. The elaborately cut base is nice and heavy. Hallmarks are an anchor, a lion, and a "C"-Birmingham 1902. A great piece for the perfume bottle collector! Excellent condition.

Gorgeous Art Nouveau sterling bowl with floral repousse rim made by S. Kirk & Son. This bowl has a 10" diameter and is 2" deep. The center monogram is difficult to "read", maybe M O L ? Marked S. Kirk & Son Co., 925/1000, 15x. The condition is excellent. Circa 1915.

Gorham Round Sterling Silver Tray with beaded border and center 16 petal raised flower corolla, the name for all of the petals of a flower. Circa 1900. Size: 10.25" Dia. x 1.5" H.

German Silver salt & pepper shakers and place card holders. Circa 1890, these pheasants have several hallmarks, among them "800" and "Germany". Fully three-dimensional and detailed all the way around. Both of the heads can be removed to fill with salt and pepper. There is a slit in both of them to place a card. Both of the bases measure 3" long and 2 1/8" wide. One is 3.5" tall and the other is 3" tall. The overall weight of the pair is 160.1 grams.

Lovely fluted silver earrings gilded with gold. They date to the Victorian Era and are in excellent condition. They measure approximately 1.75" long and at their widest are 0.5". The drops are hollow making for easy wear. They are unmarked but have tested as silver with a gold gilding. The overall weight of the pair is 7.6 grams.

Circa 1860 natural shell inlaid with gold and silver. Extremely tiny handiwork that seems to be a completely lost art. This cross is carved into a beautiful scalloped shape and has a floral motif inlaid on the top. It measures approximately 1.5" long and 1" across. The shell is 3/16" thick. It has a simple bail and we have strung it on a beautiful two-sided ribbon. It is in excellent condition with no chips in the shell and no metal work missing.

Patented 1878 and marked with a T dating it from 1891-1902, this server by Tiffany & Co. is done in the "Olympian" pattern. The scene depicted on the handle is "Venus born of the sea." The bottom portion is gilded on both the front and back. The intricate work continues to the face on the back of the handle and it is monogrammed at the top (please see picture # 8). It measures approximately 11.25" long and 3" at its widest. It is in excellent condition, and the overall weight is 205.3 grams.

These lovely Victorian earrings are composed of tortoise shell and 9k gold. The detail in the center hangs from the top to offer great movement. The tortoise shell is very light and easy to wear. These earrings measure approximately 7 cm tall and 5 cm wide. They are in excellent condition.

Detailed 14k yellow gold sailing ship framed by 4 peridot stones measuring approximately .40 carats total weight. It measures 1.25" in diameter and the overall weight is 7.4 grams. It is very three-dimensional and in great condition; probably dating to about 1910.

Lovely English 1920's pink guilloche enamel sterling 8 day clock. This great little octagonal clock measures 3 1/8" by 3 1/8". A finely chased silver edge accents the guilloche enameling. The clock face is a beige color with black deco numerals and dark blue hands. The face is covered with a slightly convex glass. Brass easel back. Marks include an anchor, a lion, and an "A"-Birmingham, sterling, 1925. In addition there are makers marks which appear to be ABLP. Excellent condition.

Very fine French engraved sterling chalice. This chalice measures 8 1/4" tall with a 4" diameter top and 5 1/2" diameter base. The mid-section has a deeply engraved petal design with four engraved circular accents. The cup interior is gilded and the base is hollow. Marked with the Minerva head with a 1 (First standard-950 silver). Circa 1915. Very good condition.

Sterling silver water pitcher by Tiffany circa 1930. Simple, elegant design with an "AD" monogrammed on the front. It measures approximately 8" tall and from handle to spout measures approximately 7.5". It says on the bottom, it holds 4.25 pints. The marking on the bottom says: "TIFFANY & Co, 16974 MAKERS 8391, STERLING SILVER, 925-1000, M" It is in good condition, and the overall weight is 2 lbs.

Circa 1960, this Italian silver duck was probably made by Egenio and Enrico Ranzoni. His feathers display exquisite detail and his bill and feet are gilded. He measures approximately 8" long from bill to tail and 3.26" tall, from his webbed feet to the middle of his back. He is beautifully made and in excellent condition. The overall weight is just over .75 lb.

Made in Chester, England in 1901 and fully hallmarked, this 18k yellow gold ring is the perfect symbol of fidelity. It is very comfortable to wear. It measures approximately 7.3 mm wide, and the buckle detail stretches 17 mm long across the top. It has an intricate milgrain detail around the edge and a three-dimensional buckle detail. The ring is a size 8 and in excellent condition.

Sterling Enamel Box with gold wreath on a guilloche cobalt blue enamel ground with gilt interior. Marked .925 on cover and on base. Circa 1890.

Circa 1830, this hand-carved carnelian seal features a coat of arms. It is set in solid 15k rose gold. It is in excellent condition with no damage to the seal or case. The oval seal measures approximately 1" long and .75" wide. The fob is approximately 1.75" tall. It is the perfect companion to a long rose-gold guard chain like item #J1780.

Intricate and unusual knot ring from Birmingham, England hallmarked for 1908. The gold-work is woven, twisted, knotted, and partly engraved. The front of the ring measures approximately 12.5 mm at its widest. The detail stretches approximately 1" across the front of the ring. It is currently a size 7.5. It is fully hallmarked inside the shank with a maker's mark, purity mark, town mark, date mark, and English Registry Number. It is in excellent condition, and the overall weight is 6.8 grams.

Lovely entwined links in 10k yellow gold stretching 31" in length. The chain has a secure barrel clasp with an extra jump ring. The width of the links is approximately 3mm. It is in excellent condition with no links stretched or smashed. The overall weight is 15.7 grams.

This lovely moonstone, diamond and 14k yellow gold ring dates to about 1940 and is in excellent condition. The moonstone is a very nice deep cabochon measuring approximately 16mm long by 14mm wide. The ring is a size 6.75. The overall weight is 5.6 grams. The diamonds on the sides of the band are a very nice compliment to the center moonstone. It is in excellent condition and is ready for wear.

Beautiful natural coral beads strung together to make a three strand necklace. Circa 1950 and most likely Navajo, this necklace is elegant and versatile. The longest strand measures approximately 26.5" long and the middle strand is 25" long and the shortest is 24" long. It has silver end caps and a nice weight.

Rare and exquisite footed, fluted, pierced and engraved sterling Gorham bowl with gilded interior. This gorgeous bowl has it all and makes a beautiful centerpiece. It measures 10 1/2"long by 7" wide and is 3 1/4" deep. The bottom is engraved 1898, but the marks indicate it was made in 1891. Marks include a lion, anchor, G, an a lion head (indicating 1891) and Sterling. It is in excellent condition.

Vintage Coral and 18k yellow gold ring. The large coral cabochon measures 22mm long by 10mm wide. It is beautifully set in an intricate basket setting from the 1950s. The ring is a size 8.5 and the overall weight is 4.7g. It is natural color and in excellent condition.

Exceptional Gorham "Athenic" copper vase or urn caged in pierced sterling silver. The Athenic line was designed as an Art Line to compliment Martele. This vase has a wonderful aged copper patina with hints of red, brown, and black. It measures 3 3/4" tall, 3 7/8" wide at top, and 2 3/8" at base. The interior is lightly gilded. The base is sterling and well marked--"Athenic", a lion, an anchor, a "G", "Sterling", and BY 173. Weighs 7.5 ounces. Circa 1900. Excellent condition.

Elegant, well crafted Gorham footed centerpiece bowl with applied handles. The interior of the bowl is gilded. The handles have a petal motif with a bead at each tip. The centerpiece measures 7" high by 11" wide including the handles. Without the handles, it is 5 3/8" high and has a diameter of 9". There is a unique and beautiful monogram at the bottom. Marks on the base are a lion, anchor, "G" and 310. The marks indicate coin silver from 1863-1865. The piece is in excellent condition.

Sterling Silver tray made in Austria c. 1925. It is perfectly matched with its removable glass bottom. It measures 14.5" in length including the handles, and 9.75" across. The cut to fit glass base is 11.5" long by 8.75" wide. It has four ball shaped feet. The overall weight of the sterling without the glass is about one pound.

This intricately engraved citrine ring dates to about 1900. It is beautifully made and is in very good condition. The stone is a lovely shade and quite clear. It has a few inclusions proving it is a natural stone. It is currently a size 7 and weighs 11.6 grams.

This elegant squash blossom is made of lovely natural red coral and sterling silver. It is most likely Navajo made circa 1960. It measures 23" in length. The blossoms measure approximately 1.5" long. The pendant portion measures 2.5" long and 3" wide. It is in impeccable condition.

Very fine 1920's deep yellow guilloche enamel sterling silver 8 day clock. This lovely clock measures 4 3/4" high and is 3 1/2" at its widest point. Small blue, white, and green enamel flowers accent each corner. The clock face is a wheat color with gilded numbers, a gold color rim, and blue hands. A convex glass covers the face of the clock. The clock back has a silver easel and is marked with an anchor, a lion, and an "E"--Birmingham, sterling, 1929. Excellent condition-no enamel loss or scrat...

Natural emerald oval cabochon weighing approximately 0.40 ct surrounded by beautiful platinum openwork and four diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 cttw. The ring is a size 6 and the overall weight is 3.1 grams. It is in good condition. It is unmarked but has tested as platinum. Circa 1910.

Exquisite 18K Edwardian Bangle beautifully crafted with three collet set oval cut amethysts. Sentimental engraving inside reads: "Imp Nov. 2, 1910". Size: 2.75" Dia. Circa 1910.

Simple and elegant, this 14k yellow gold ring is adorned with two Old Mine Cut diamonds. The larger of the two measures approximately .30 ct and grades approximately G color and VS2 on the GIA grading scale. The smaller of the two diamonds measures approximately .20 ct and is well matched to the other at G color and SI1 clarity. The bezel settings around the diamonds are white gold. It is in excellent condition and is currently a size 7.75. The diamonds are bright and sparkle very well. ...

Lovely 9 3/4" tall engraved sterling candlesticks by Goodnow & Jenks. These candlesticks have it all- a footed and beaded square base, a beaded square top, and unique engraving. One side is engraved with a wreath type motif with "1900" in the center. The other side has a monogram inside the wreath (possibly an HC). The base is well marked with a "G", a turtle, a "J", "Galt & Bros.", "Sterling", and "16". Goodnow & Jenks manufactured and sold sterling holloware in Boston from 1893-1905. Very good...

Circa 1935, this late Art Deco watch is delicately crafted of platinum and diamonds. The band is made by Kreisler out of stainless steel and is marked as such on the clasp. The watch face measures approximately 1 3/8" long and 3/8" wide. It has approximately .50 carats total weight of baguette and rose cut diamonds on the front. The back of the watch is completely unmarked but has tested as platinum. The watch winds and keeps accurate time, but we do not warranty old watches. The band has two sa...

This is a 14k and silver Edwardian period oval shaped pearl and diamond pendant. The pendant is peg set with six slightly baroque river pearls measuring 5.50mm - 5.70mm in diameter. There are twelve rose cut diamonds prong set in between the pearls. The total diamond weight is .48 carats. The pendant has the original bail and is bead set with three rose cut diamonds. It measures 1.5" by 1". The pendant is in excellent condition and is circa 1901 - 1914. The chain is 14k white gold French made ...

One platinum on 18K yellow gold and diamond Edwardian brooch. The brooch consists of a pierced top set with Old European cut diamonds and melee rose cut diamonds in a geometric pattern. The twelve Old European diamonds have a total weight of 1.20 carats. The clarity is SI1 and the color is H-I. The thirty nine rose cut diamonds have a total weight of .50 carat. The brooch has a hinged straight back with side clutch closure. The piece measures 2" long by 7/8" wide. The condition is excellent. Cir...

Victorian 18k rose gold French made bangle bracelet with diamonds. Approximately .25cttw diamonds. The larger center diamond is an old mine cut, surrounded by rose cuts set in silver. The clasp is in good working order and the safety chain is intact. Fits a 6.5" wrist, most likely dates to about 1880. The overall weight is 17.9g.