Pairpoint centerpiece in silverplate with cut crystal vase, fashioned in a classical style with female masks and garlands, and supported on paw feet. The removable crystal vase is decorated with diamond cut motifs and has a star in the base. Circa 1890-1915. Condition: Two small chips to the crystal (one on top rim; one on underside of base). Marked on the underside with Pairpoint stamps and the number C1536. Size: 7" x 7" x 16.25" ht.
An early Georg Jensen, Denmark three-piece sterling silver coffee set. Pattern designed by Georg Jensen in 1906. The coffee pot and hot milk jug are each stamped with the pattern number '1A,' whereas the sugar bowl is stamped '1'. Early Jensen marks, see photos for details. Hand hammered surfaces and carved ebony handles and finial with beaded trim. Excellent original condition. Size of pot: 6 inches ht. x 7 inches across handle x 4.5 inches across spout.
Storekeeper roly-poly tobacco tin, Red Indian Cut Plug Tobacco brand, by The American Tobacco Company. Early 20th century. Size: 7 inches height x 6 inches diameter. Very good condition, some minor paint loss and rust spotting (see photos). The lithograph decorated tin held one pound of tobacco and is in the form of a Store keeper wearing a blue jacket, black bow tie and smoking a pipe. Head lifts off as a cover. No dents.
Edwardian era sterling silver teapot, London, 1910, by William Hutton and Sons. Half fluted body, with turned ebony vasiform finial and ebony harp shaped handle. Excellent original condition with no dents or damage. No monogram. Cover fits snugly. Size: 9 1/2 inches length X 4 1/2 inches depth X 6 1/4 inches ht. Weight including handle: 15.4 troy ounces/ 480 grams...
Sterling silver sugar caster or shaker, after an original design by Samuel Wood from 1750. Early 20th century. Size: 7 inches height. Weight: 7.1 troy ounces. Excellent condition; no damage; no monogram.
L.C. Tiffany Favrile iridescent gold art glass sherbet. Circa 1910. Size: 4.5 inches diameter. Signed on the underside of the foot L.C. Tiffany Favrile. Excellent condition.
Carved ivory okimono of a Japanese peddler with a pack slung over his back and carrying a fish. Probably Meiji period. Fine detailing to his facial features, to the two rats, and to the patterns on his clothing. Excellent condition. Size: 7 inches ht. (excluding wooden stand). Artist signed on under side of base.
Frederick Carder designed blue aurene iridescent glass compote by Steuben Glass Works, circa 1915. Signed 'Aurene' under base with production number 2642. Size: 8" high x 6 1/8" diameter. Excellent condition. A superb example of American art glass by one of the greatest glass designers.
American art pottery puzzle mug by George E. Ohr. Circa 1915. Mint condition. This mug is fashioned from terra cotta colored clay covered in a striated brown glaze. Impressed on the underside "G.E. Ohr Biloxi Miss." The handle is adorned with a stylized rabbit's head, and the rim, handle and sides are perforated with a pattern of holes. Size: 3 3/4" ht. x 3 5/8" diameter x 5 1/8" across the handle.
German silver pheasant game bird table ornament, 800 silver standard. Circa 1900-1920. Size: 8.25" long x 4" high x 1.75" deep. Excellent condition. Head is removable. This is not a shaker.
Rookwood Pottery vellum glaze vase adorned with a blue iris against a matt glaze background that shades from dark blue to light blue and finally into peach. Decorated by Caroline Steinle, 1913. Size: 9.75 inches ht. Excellent condition. Manufacturer's and potter's incised marks on underside of base.
A scarce Arts & Crafts style silver serving spoon by Richard Blanchard, hand wrought in sterling. Circa 1910-1920. Richard Blanchard was the son of George Porter Blanchard who worked with Arthur Stone. Richard first applied his craft in Boston where he was listed as a Member of the Society of Arts and Crafts, Boston, from 1913-1921. In 1925 Richard Blanchard moved to Burbank, California, where he entered into partnership with his brother, Porter Blanchard...
Gilt silver and enamel bowl souvenir spoon with scene of Constantinople and with a portrait of a Femme Turc (Turkish woman) on the handle. Late 19th or early 20th century. 800 silver. Size: 5 inches length. Excellent condition.
An unusual majolica pottery basket with a molded woven wicker design to the exterior, Greek key variant border, and ribbon wrapped bamboo form handle. The pink interior with some crazing to the glaze. Unmarked. Condition: Excellent with no chips, cracks, or repairs; only some crazing to the glaze. Size: 10 inches long x 5.75 inches deep x 7 inches high.
Continental standing cow creamer fashioned of 800 standard silver, with a German origin. Circa late 19th/early 20th century. The cow exhibits a pair of forward curling horns, has its tail curled on the top of its back, and displays a full udder. There is a hinged cover on its back for filling, and the cream pours through its mouth. Excellent condition and with wonderful detailing to the cow's features. The cow stands firmly, but has a very slight wobble. No repairs...
Tiffany Studios - Zodiac pattern - hexagonal bronze inkwell. Circa 1915. Including the original glass inkwell insert (with internal fracture to the glass). Size: 6.75 inches x 6.25 inches x 3.5 inches ht. Excellent condition.
Art Nouveau plique a jour translucent, shaded enamel & gilt silver sugar tongs. Unmarked, but Norwegian in origin. Circa 1890-1920. Size: 5 inches in length. These fabulous tongs are fashioned in gilded silver that is formed with dramatic scrolls filled with shaded translucent enamels colored in various shades of green, blue, yellow, amethyst, and orange. The cast grips are formed like Scandinavian biting beasts. Nice condition, with no missing enamel or repairs.
World War I trench art brass artillery shell casing, embossed with figures of two Art Nouveau ladies in negligees. Circa 1914-1920. Size 27 inches length x 3 1/3 inches diameter. This shell was never fired and retains its original projectile point; it was originally re-fashioned as a lamp. It is meticulously embossed all over with flowers and adorned with the figures of two Art Nouveau style young women, scantily clad in negligees...