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$550 USDWonderful English Silver Plated Ram's Head Inkwell. c early 1900s

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This is the perfect focal point for an executive desk to let the world know that you have truly arrived! This is a large and heavy piece, 6 inches tall, 5 inches across the base, and 5 and 1/2 inches across horn to horn. This is in Very Good Condition, with some expected signs of wear from age. Photos are part of description.

$650 USD ReducedREDUCED Lidded Figural Silver Box In Chicken Form With Ruby Eyes - c 1920s - Thailand

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This lovely lidded silver box comes from the collection of a Shan princess and is made in the shape of a chicken depicted in a sitting posture. The stout body of the chicken adds a slightly humorous touch to the illustration and the fine chase work and the inlaid ruby eyes lend this fine piece a precious appearance. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Thailand. DATE: 1920s. MARKS: Hallmark "925" and illegible mark on the underside. MATERIAL: Silver & rubies. MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE: Casting & very fine chase ...

$200 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Continental Silver Miniature Footman With Swinging Lantern And Staff, 19th Century

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This is hard to photograph. I have tried to photograph the markings on the top of the base but without much success, so we will sell this just for its antique and workmanship value. It is certainly a charming piece, with a swinging lantern, nicely patterned base, and good detail. He is in Good Condition showing signs of age but not losses, and stands 1 and 5/8 inches tall.

$650 USD ReducedREDUCED Fine Lidded Figural Silver Box With Stag, Ruby Eyes, c 1920, Thailand

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This superb lidded silver box comes from the collection of a Shan princess and portrays a beautiful young stag. The graceful animal is sitting on the ground and has its head with the mighty antlers proudly elevated. The artwork showcases neatly incised chase work featuring a beautiful decor incorporating swirls and geometrical ornaments. The inlaid ruby eyes lend this fantastic figural silver box a vivid appearance. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Thailand. DATE: 1920s. MARKS: Marked "925" and with an ...

$250 USDMARY PICKFORD'S Silverplate Handled Sweets Tray, c 1910

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This is a Silverplate handled sweets tray, used to serve cake slices, cookies or bon bons. This was made by the W. D. Smith Silver Co. The name of the pattern is Adam. This is one of a number of items from the estate of Mary Pickford that I bought some years ago at Julien's Auction. The Dish measures 15 inches across and is electro plated nickle silver (EPNS). As you see in the photos, there is evidence of wear and use. I have not polished it to see how much of the surface scratches can be ...

$400 USDAntique Continental Silver Miniature Horse Drawn Hansom Cab

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I love miniatures. It seems that one can always find a little difference each time the piece is appreciated. This Continental silver miniature horse drawn hansom cab has a driver and a woman passenger. Even has reins! It is in Very Good Condition; some signs of age, but no losses. It is 2 and 5/8" long, 1 and 1/2" high.

$150 USDAntique Continental Silver Miniature Horse and Rider, c 1900

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This tiny rider on his steed has seen many years since his creation. I sometimes wonder what our little antiques have seen; what changes; what countries it has travelled; what oceans it may have crossed. His right arm is outstretched. It feels as if that was how he was made; it is smooth. When I first saw him I thought he may have once held something in his hand, but it doesn't feel like it. The base has a pretty border, ribbon-like. He is in Good Condition for his age. There is a stamp on the ...

$750 USDCartier - Rare Two Piece Silver Heart - in Original Box - With Appraisal

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I have had this appraised (appraisal will be included with it when shipped to purchaser). The appraisal was necessary for me since I have never seen this particular item at any of the many auctions that I enjoy following, nor could I find another advertised anywhere on the internet. I will quote from the appraisal: "As we well know, the name of Cartier on any item always results in an aggregate value well above what a similar item would sell for without the Cartier name. It appears that your ...

$200 USDContinental Silver Miniature Horse Drawn Sleigh, c 1900

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What a charming miniature! The gentleman riding in the sleigh is holding the reins to what appears to be a nice walking horse. This is in Very Good Condition, except for the base which shows some age wear, but no other losses. It is incised (see photo). Measures 3 and 1/8 inches long and 1 inch high.

$750 USD ReducedREDUCED Lidded Silver Figural Box As A Mythical Beast With Ruby Eyes - c 1900- Thailand

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This is a decorative and fine lidded Silver Box featuring an impressive Mythical Beast with inlaid Ruby eyes. This outstanding figural vessel is of Thai origin and dates back to around 1900. This exceptional lidded silver box comes from the collection of a Shan princess and is made in the shape of a mythical beast. The fantastic creature shows a dragon's head, a unicorn's horn, lion paws and various other elements composed from the rich Asian mythology. This elaborate crafted vessel features ...

$750 USDAntique Silver Miniature Of Child With Letter For Carrier Pigeons, German, c 1900

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This is a very charming and sentimental 800 silver miniature of a child offering a letter to carrier pidgeons or doves in their cote. The base is gilded. The size including mount is 3 7/16" in height and 1 3/4" in diameter at base, weighing 43.5g. This is in Very Good Condition with no undue wear, damage or repair. The flag is marked 800 for silver. There are no other marks. German origin, c. 1900.

$250 USDSterling Silver Miniature 1910 Renault - Franklin Mint

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This is an amazing built to scale Sterling Silver Miniature. The wheels all move. It is 4 and 1/4 inches long; 1 and 3/4 inches wide, and 1 and 3/4 inches tall. It is in Excellent Condition. It is stamped Sterling Silver in the left rear wheel well, with the Franklin Mint symbol. We offer it at quite a low price for a beautifully made vintage piece that has intrinsic value from being Sterling Silver as well.

$150 USDAntique Hand Made Miniature Dutch Sterling Silver Windmill, c 1850 - 1880

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It is getting harder to find really nice antique silver miniatures nowadays. This is from my private collection. The blades of the windmill move freely, This is hand-made, and is distinctly hallmarked 19th Century Sterling Silver. It's mounted on a yellowing disk of bone, horn or tusk. The height of the miniature is about 2-5/8 to the top of a blade and the hand-carved base is 1-3/4 diameter. It's in very fine condition considering its age. I leave the patina to the new owner for consideration. ...

$1,600 USD ReducedREDUCED Vermeil Flatware Service For Twelve, Bamboo Pattern, c 1960s

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We have just received an appraisal for this very desireable large service for 12, and will quote pertinent parts of the appraisal throughout the listing. Title: Cosmos Flatware - Bamboo Pattern. Condition: New in original plastic sleeves. Description: Cosmos Flatware - Bamboo Pattern - new in original box - 12 Knives, 12 salad forks, 12 regular forks, 24 demitasse spoons, 11 soup spoons, 4 serving pieces (The individual utensils that you show in the photo consist of a tomato knife, a serving ...

$300 USDVictorian Silver Match Box Case, Vesta Case, c 1891

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This Victorian silver match box case, embossed with a central cartouche, scrolls and flowers, is truly a lovely find. Marked from William Comyns, London, 1891. It shows some wear, appropriate for its age, but still in Good to Very Good Condition.

$450 USDSterling Silver Bright Cut Engraved Curved Floral Card Case With Gilded Interior, c 1902

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This gracious Edwardian sterling silver card case is Hallmarked for Chester, 1902. I love the bright cut, the beautiful floral motif in relief, and especially the curved shape. How beautiful to have a small beautiful reminder of times gone by. This has a blank cartouche. Perhaps you might want to engrave initials of the person who is getting this beautiful little treasure. The size is 3 3/8" in length, 1 5/8" in width and 1/4" in depth, weighing 26.3g. This is in good condition with no undue ...

$750 USDEXCEPTIONAL French Silver Gilt Patch Snuff Box and Mirror, c 1850

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This wonderful French silver gilt oval patch or snuff box offers extremely fine engine turned decoration and a bevelled glass convex mirror to the lid that reflects your whole face rather than a small part of it. This is a box of exceptional quality. The size is 1 7/16" in length, 1 3/16" in width and 1/2" in depth. This is in Very Good Condition with no undue wear, damage or repair. There is slight gilding wear only to the exterior. The lid fits perfectly and tightly. The inside lip is marked ...

$1,600 USD ReducedREDUCED Antique Stirrup Cup With Fox, c 19th Century

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Stirrup cups are fascinating to me. A hunting tradition, the expression "stirrup cup" has two meanings, both closely connected with hunting. It has long been a tradition for those partaking in a hunt to have a drink before the hunt commences, as a toast to success in the pursuit of their victims. The tradition goes back a long way, certainly into Medieval times - a drink would be offered to riders before they set off after their quarry, whilst they were mounted on horseback, comfortable and ...

$350 USDSterling Silver Miniature - "Show Business" - One Of A Kind - By Michael Weitzman, Signed and Dated

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Michael Weitzman, the craftsman, is a renowned artisan who was commissioned to make silver boxes for, among others, Tiffany's and the Academy Awards "goody bag". The company name was Wolf-Weitzman. I am offering a number of these fabulous three piece creations. The lidded box has a Moving Picture Camera on the top. There is a Star in the box, of course for the star's dressing room. The camera swivels! This stands 2 inches tall, and is in Excellent Condition. Signed and Dated on Bottom.

$350 USDOutstanding Miniature Sculpture Of A Golfer, 925 Silver Bottle Stopper. c 1930s, From England

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This sporty gentleman is dressed in traditional golfer's gear with short trousers, a plaid jacket and a cap. With a concentrated look on his face He is looking down at his club. A hard to find collectible for the golf aficionado! - COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: England. DATE: 1930s. MARKS: Various hallmarks including the Birmingham city marks, the purity mark "925", an Austrian silver import hallmark, the silversmith initials "D.P." and the inscription "Filled". MATERIAL: Silver & cork. MANUFACTURING ...

$250 USDSterling Silver Miniature Race Car Indy 500 Grand Prix Pillbox- One Of A Kind by Michael Weitzman

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Michael Weitzman, the craftsman, is a renowned artisan who was commissioned to make silver boxes for, among others, Tiffany's and the Academy Awards "goody bag". The company name was Wolf-Weitzman. This has a racing car on the top of this little sterling silver box and a checkered flag inside, also sterling. This spectacular one-of-a-kind Wolf-Weitzman silver box is one of a collection that I recently purchased. It comes in its velvet bag and is in Excellent Condition. Marks are a "Sterling" ...

$250 USD Offers ConsideredSterling Silver Miniature Box With Top Hat, Cane, Theater Tickets! One Of A Kind - Michael Weitzman

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Michael Weitzman, the craftsman, is a renowned artisan who was commissioned to make silver boxes for, among others, Tiffany's and the Academy Awards "goody bag". The company name was Wolf-Weitzman. This box has a top hat and cane on top, with two theater tickets inside, all sterling silver. This spectacular one-of-a-kind Wolf-Weitzman silver box is one of a collection that I recently purchased. It comes in its velvet bag and is in Excellent Condition. Marks are a "Sterling" imprint, etched WW ...

$250 USDAntique Russian Silver Filigree Dresser Box, c 1890s

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This charming and dainty lovely filigree oval box brings the feeling of romantic and memorable days gone by. I think the workmanship is lovely. It is 4 and 3/4 inches long, 1 and 1/2 inches tall, and a bit under 2 and 1/2 inches deep. It is in as found condition, with some expected signs of age and wear. The cover's smooth rim that fits into the base is slightly hard to fit, as is common with hand-made antique filigree items.

$650 USDVintage Silver Figure Of A Samurai, London, c 1976

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Wonderful silver figure of a samurai, modelled holding helmet and spear. London c1976. In Good to Very Good Condition. Stands 3 inches tall. I personally love miniatures, especially those with excellent details.

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