Silver & Objets de Vertu May 18, 2016
Silver & Objets de Vertu lots 1-125
British Silver: Lots 1-40 Continental Silver: Lots 41-52 Russian Silver: Lots 53-60 Objets de Vertu: Lots 61-74 Tiffany & Co. Silver: Lots 75-90 American Silver: Lots 91-117 Property deaccessioned from the Franklin Institute: Lots 118-121 Mexican & Peruvian Silver: Lots 122-125
Lot 116 (detail)
British Silver lots 1-40
1 160352/12 Queen Anne Britannia standard silver mug london, 1707-08, maker’s mark pe Tapering cylindrical form with reeded band to shoulder, engraved with family crest. H: 3 3/4 in. 6.9 oz. provenance: Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection. $800-1,200
2 160422/2 Queen Anne silver tankard london, 1709-10, maker’s mark rubbed Tapering cylindrical form, the hinged domed cover with scrolling thumbpiece. H: 7 in. 25.4 oz. $2,000-3,000
4 160422/1 George II silver tankard thomas mason, london, 1736-37 Tapering cylindrical form on reeded foot, engraved with foliate cartouche, the hinged domed cover with scrolling thumbpiece. H: 7 1/2 in. 26.5 oz. $2,500-3,500
3 160352/13 George II silver mug london, 1730-31, unidentified maker’s mark Baluster form on stepped circular foot, engraved with armorial within foliate cartouche, with scroll handle and gilt-washed interior. H: 4 1/2 in. 11.3 oz. provenance: Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection. $500-700
British Silver 115
5 158153/5 Irish Georgian silver cream jug dublin, 18th century Helmet-form, repoussé-worked and chased with rocaille, florals, scrolls, and birds, raised on three lion mask and paw feet, engraved with crest, marks rubbed. H: 4 in. 5.7 oz. $800-1,200
6 160204/2 George II silver cream jug john harvey i, london, 1752-53 Baluster form raised on three feet with double scroll handle and scalloped rim, engraved initials to underside. H: 3 1/2 in. 2.3 oz. provenance: Private Boyton Beach, Florida collection. $600-800
7 160130/4 George II silver sauce boat london, 1752-53, maker’s mark rubbed Typical form with double C-scroll leafcapped handle, raised on three paw feet. H: 5 1/4, W: 7 1/2 in. 11.9 oz. $400-600
8 160006/6 George II silver caudle cup william shaw ii and william preist, london, 1753-54 Ovoid with flared rim, the fluted lower half below a gadrooned midband, one side monogrammed and dated “May 1888” within rocaille cartouche, with twin reeded scroll handles. H: 4 in. 9 oz. $500-700
9 158153/14 Two George II silver salvers william peaston, london, 1753-54 Shaped circular with molded shell and scroll border raised on three hoof feet, engraved with foliate and floral cartouche surmounted by a family crest. (2). H: 1 1/4, W: 9 3/4 in. Total weight: 33.9 oz. $1,000-1,500
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10 158153/11 George II silver salver ebenezer coker, london, 1758-59 Shaped circular with molded shell and scroll border, raised on four leaf-capped scroll feet, the well engraved with floral and foliate cartouche below a family crest, underside engraved “John White to Joseph Swift 1859/ J.S. to M.S and E.S/ M.S and E.S to J.S/ J.S to E.S.B/ E.S.B to E.W.B.” Dia: 14 3/4 in. 41.8 oz. $1,200-1,800
11 160352/9 George II silver mug william shaw and william priest, london, 1759-60 Baluster form on stepped circular foot, engraved “R.W.L. from E.J.P” H: 5 in. 11.9 oz. provenance: Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection. $500-700
12 152506/1 George III silver salver thomas hannam and john carter, london, 1766-67 Shaped circular with gadrooned edge raised on three pad feet, engraved with family crest below the motto “Ut Ameris Ama.” H: 1, W: 7 1/8 in. 9.6 oz. $600-800
British Silver 117
13 158153/22 Two George III silver sauce boats one by hester bateman, london, 1777-78 The other circa 1760, maker’s marks rubbed. H: 4 1/4 in. Total weight: 11.3 oz. $500-700
14 158115/1 Four George III silver candlesticks matthew boulton, birmingham, 1787-88 Each with fluted tapering stem on circular base with baluster socket, applied garland decoration and engraved with family crest of a ship to base and removable bobeches. (4). H: 11 1/2 in. Weighted. $4,000-6,000
15 160361/1 Scottish George III silver teapot and stand william davie, edinburgh, 1791-92 Fluted oval form with engraved bellflower and floral design, monogrammed “B” to one side, and engraved with family crest of a ram’s head to the other; the tray of conforming design. (2). H: 6 1/2 in. (teapot). Total weight: 22 oz. $1,500-2,000
16 158153/13 George III silver salver peter & ann bateman, london, 1794-95 Circular with reeded edge raised on three feet, the well engraved with floral and scroll decoration centered by the Balch family crest above the motto “Adversis opponite pectora,” the underside engraved “Lewis P.W. Balch 1825/ Thomas Balch 1868/ Emily Swift Balch 1877.” Dia: 13 in. 32.6 oz. $1,000-1,500
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17 158153/18 George III silver coffee pot london, 1796-97, maker’s mark rubbed Baluster form raised on circular pedestal foot, repoussé-worked and chased with rocaille, flowers, and scrolls throughout, the hinged cover surmounted by urn-form finial, engraved with crest within the motto “Deus Intersit” and monogrammed to base. H: 11 1/2 in. 23.7 oz. $500-700
(part lot) 18 160048/13 Four George III silver open salts with spoons london, 1809-10, maker’s mark rubbed Oval with gadrooned rim raised on four acanthus-capped paw feet, engraved with family crest; the spoons by William Eley, William Fearn & William Chawner. H: 1 1/2, W: 3 3/4 in. Total weight: 15.8 oz. $300-500
19 160048/17 Two George III Irish silver berry spoons alexander edmonstoun iii, edinburgh, 1810-11 Engraved to bowl and handle with florals and foliage. (2). L: 9 in. Total weight: 3.6 oz. $300-500
20 160264/3 Four George III and William IV silver ‘Friendship’ medals london, 1812-38 Makers include Alice & George Burrows II and Michael Starkey, each engraved with a hand or a hand shake and inscription; one surmounted by a crown and suspended from red ribbon. (4). Total weight: 4 oz. (approx). $300-500
21 160352/3 Four Georgian silver snuff boxes birmingham, 1813-41 Various forms and decoration, makers include Francis Clark and Charles Rawlings & William Summers (London), some monogrammed. (4). L 2 3/4 in. (largest). Total weight: 7.7 oz. provenance: Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection. $500-700
British Silver 119
22 160006/5 Pair of George IV silver vegetable dishes rebecca emes & edward barnard i, london, 1824-25 Shaped oval, the fluted body with repoussé bellflower swags and scrolls. (2). H: 1 1/2, W: 11, D: 8 1/4 in. Total weight: 29.7 oz. $1,000-1,500
23 152367/18 Victorian silver and glass centerpiece charles thomas fox & george fox, london, 1843-44 Reticulated basket with repoussé and chased florals and foliage to rim, above a naturalistic openworked stem and base, with removable glass bowl. H: 10 in. Weighable silver: 39.8 oz. provenance: From the collection of the Estates of Edward C. Fogg, III and Lisbeth A. Fogg. $1,500-2,000
24 160352/15 Scottish Victorian silver hot water kettle on stand mackay & chisholm, edinburgh, 1845-46 Teapot of lobed form, each panel engraved with foliate scrolls, florals, and latticework, monogrammed to one side, the other with engraved crest above the motto “Ex Industria,” raised on openworked stand on four scroll feet. H: 19 in. Total weight: 77 oz. provenance: Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection. $2,000-3,000
25 160048/18 Victorian silver coffee pot edward, john, and william barnard, london, 1849-50 Baluster form engraved with florals and foliage, the hinged cover surmounted by flower finial, retailed by Widdowson & Veale, Strand. H: 10 1/4 in. 25.4 oz. $500-700
26 160130/1 Victorian silver tea and coffee service creswick & co., london, 1851-52 Comprising a coffee and teapot, covered sugar, and creamer with gilt-washed interior; together with an associated hot water kettle on stand by Andrew Crespel & Thomas Parker, 1865-66. (5). H: 16 in. (kettle). Total weight: 143 oz. (approx). $1,500-2,500
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27 160366/10 Victorian silver-plated, enamel, and cut-glass centerpiece elkington & co., birmingham, circa 1860s Circular base raised on three paw feet surmounted by three goddesses in classical dress, possibly depicting Ceres, Hygeia, and Minerva, the central knopped stem with red, blue, and black enamels supporting a fitted cut-glass bowl, underside stamped “Published by Elkington & Co. 835.� H: 17 in. $8,000-10,000
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28 160354/15 Pair of Victorian silvered bronze three-light figural candelabra elkington, mason & co., birmingham, circa 1860 Each designed as a “Nubian” male and female dressed in exotic garments holding a child, seated under a palm tree issuing three foliate candle arms, the base stamped “Elkington Mason & Co.” with a further inscription. (2). H: 17 1/2 in. provenance: An almost identical pair sold at Sotheby’s New York, October 21, 2009, Lot 47. $10,000-15,000
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29 160352/2 Six Victorian silver card cases birmingham, circa 1843-1900 Various forms and decoration, makers include George Unite, Taylor & Perry, Aston & Son, and Joseph Gloster. (6). L: 4, W: 2 3/4 in. Total weight: 11.8 oz. provenance: Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection. $800-1,200
31 160264/2 Three Victorian silver snuff boxes birmingham, 19th century The first of double-sided oblong form with central round hole; the other two of rectangular form; each engraved with a handshake; various makers and dates. (3). L: 4 in. (largest). Total weight: 8.9 oz. $700-900
32 160350/7 Victorian silver-mounted glass claret jug william & george sissons, sheffield, late 19th century With branch-form handle, scroll thumbpiece, and mask to spout. H: 14 1/2 in. $800-1,200
33 160352/8 Six Victorian cut-glass and silver-mounted perfume bottles birmingham and london, fourth quarter 19th century The cut-glass bodies of spherical form with silvermounted tops, various makers include Horton & Allday, John Grinsell & Sons, George Bedingham, and Lines, Bunn & Mason; various sizes. H: 5 in. (largest) provenance: Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection. $1,000-1,500
30 160352/1 Six Victorian silver card cases birmingham, circa 1877-1900 Various forms and decoration, some monogrammed, makers include Joseph Gloster, William Neale (Sheffield), George Unite, and Thomas Hayes. (6). L: 4, W: 3 in. (largest). Total weight: 12.7 oz. provenance: Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection. $800-1,200
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34 160352/6 Collection of English silver match safes 19th/20th century, mostly birmingham Various forms and decoration, makers include Henry Williamson Ltd., Samuel M. Levi, Joseph Gloster Ltd., and William Henry Sparrow, among several other makers, places, and dates. (16). L: 2 in. (largest). Total weight: 13.1 oz. provenance: Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection. $2,000-3,000
35 160352/4 Collection of English silver match safes 19th/20th century, mostly birmingham Various forms and decoration, makers include George Unite, Joseph Gloster and William Hair Haseler, some monogrammed. (16). L: 2 in. (largest). Total weight: 9.7 oz. provenance: Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection. $2,000-3,000
36 160352/5 Five gilt-washed match safes early 20th century Various forms and decoration, one is 9 karat gold, the others apparently unmarked. (5). L: 2 in. (largest). Total weight: 4.4 oz. provenance: Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection. $1,200-1,800
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37 160084/3 Edward VII silver candy basket with cobalt glass liner george fox, london, 1901-02 Reticulated and chased with birds amongst florals and foliage, raised on circular pedestal foot with swing handle and removable glass liner. H: 4 1/2 in. Weighable silver: 10.6 oz. $200-300
38 152419/4 Five-piece George V silver tea and coffee service george nathan & ridley hayes, chester, 1913-14 Comprising a coffee and teapot, kettle, sugar, and waste bowl, lobed baluster form, each alternating panel with repoussĂŠ flowers within acanthus cartouche, raised on circular pedestal foot with resin handles and finials, monogrammed. (5). H: 11 in. (kettle). Total weight: 102 oz. $1,000-1,500
39 152367/19 Pair of Elizabeth II silver and silver-gilt figural candelabra c.j. vander ltd., london, 1977-78 Each centered by a figure in 18th century dress, standing atop a silver-gilt rocaille base, issuing twin candlearms and foliate sockets. (2). H: 11 in. Total weight: 97.5 oz. provenance: From the collection of the Estates of Edward C. Fogg, III and Lisbeth A. Fogg. $3,000-5,000
40 160130/5 Elizabeth II ‘Thistle Bee’ silver creamer and sugar thistle & bee, birmingham, 1999-2000 Each of hive-form with applied bees. (2). H: 2 1/2 in. (creamer). Total weight: 8 oz. $400-600
Continental Silver lots 41-52 41 158153/17B French silver teapot francois durand, paris, 1828-74 Squat circular form with fluted body and midband, the cover engraved with armorial and monogrammed. H: 5 in. 22.2 oz. $600-800
42 152367/22 Pair of French silver-plated three-light candelabra christofle, paris, early to mid 20th century In the rococo style, composed of three scrolling foliate candle arms on circular base. (2). H: 7 1/2 in. provenance: From the collection of the Estates of Edward C. Fogg, III and Lisbeth A. Fogg. $800-1,200
43 152367/14 French silver-plated surtout de table christofle, 20th century Formed of three mirrored sections, hallmarked and numbered 1987952, 1987953, and 1987954 respectively. L: 32 1/2 in. provenance: From the collection of the Estates of Edward C. Fogg, III and Lisbeth A. Fogg. $2,000-3,000
44 160028/3 French silver tray stamped cartier, 20th century Shaped oval with beaded rim, the border engraved with garlands, .950 standard. L: 17 3/4 in. 41 oz. $1,000-1,500
45 160006/7 German silver tzedakah box johann friedrich brahmfeld, hamburg, 1816-52 Ovoid form raised on circular pedestal foot on three ball feet, hinged lid with coin slot surmounted by parrot finial, with leaf and floral decoration throughout. H: 7 in. 7.3 oz. $400-600
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46 160349/1 Austrian silver dessert flatware service vienna, post 1922 Comprising twelve dessert forks and knives with silver-gilt blades, .800 standard silver, in fitted box. (24). Total weight: 24 oz. $800-1,200
47 160371/2 Danish silver ‘Cactus’ pattern flatware service gundorph albertus for georg jensen, copenhagen, pattern designed in 1930 Comprising eight each dinner forks, salad forks, butter spreaders, table spoons, teaspoons, bouillon spoons, dessert spoons, and demitasse spoons; seven each dinner knives and cocktail forks. (78). Weighable silver: 91 oz. $5,000-7,000
48 160261/1 Greek silver chalice probably 17th/18th century The domed base repoussé-worked with symbols of the Evangelists with Greek inscription to edge, translating to “This holy chalice belongs to the Ieromonakh Polikar of the St. Catherine Monastery.” H: 8 1/4 in. 18.1 oz. $500-700
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49 160352/14 Pair of Italian silver seven-light candelabra 20th century Each with knopped standard issuing seven foliate candlearms, on circular fluted base, marked to base, the tops apparently unmarked. (2). H: 22 in. Total weight: 250 oz. provenance: Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection. $6,000-8,000
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50 160130/9 Continental silver knop-end spoon 18th/19th century Large bowl with engraved decoration throughout, monogram to bowl with engraved initials to reverse of bowl. L: 5 3/4 in. 1.3 oz. $200-300
51 160204/1 Continental silver covered tea caddy 20th century Squat lobed form with repoussĂŠ roses throughout and rose-form finial, unidentified marks to underside. H: 6 in. 16 oz. provenance: Private Boyton Beach, Florida collection. $700-900
52 160371/3 Four-piece Thai silver tea and coffee service siam, 20th century Comprising a coffee and teapot, creamer, and sugar with gilt-washed interior, of baluster form repoussĂŠ worked with figure and stylized foliage on stippled ground, each with elephant-form finial. (4). H: 9 1/2 in. (coffee pot). Total weight: 73 oz. $1,000-1,500
Russian Silver lots 53-60 53 160352/7 Russian silver and niello cigarette case moscow, 1882-99, maker’s mark unidentified Rectangular, depicting a horse and dog within shaped cartouche, gilt-washed interior, 84 zolotnik. L: 3 1/2, W: 3 in. 3.8 oz. provenance: Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection. $300-500
54 152502/1 Russian silver salt throne moscow, 1889, assaymaster lev oleks Typical form with pierced and engraved back, the hinged seat opening to silvergilt interior. H: 3 1/2 in. 2.7 oz. $300-500
55 160350/10 FabergĂŠ Russian silver beaker moscow, 1891, assaymaster lev oleks Cylindrical form with engraved monogram below a crown, 84 zolotnik. H: 3 in. 2.8 oz. $800-1,200
56 160350/12 Large Russian silver kovsh moscow, 1908-17, maker’s mark unidentified Typical form chased with scrolling foliage, stylized flowers, and grape clusters, 84 zolotnik. H: 7 1/2, W: 12 in. 22.3 oz. $8,000-10,000
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57 160332/2 Fabergé Russian silver-gilt and jeweled kovsh k. fabergé, moscow, 1896-1908 Typical form, the openwork handle modeled as a firebird with ruby eyes, the wings set with cabochon sapphires and emeralds, 88 zolotnik; accompanied by a copy of a Fabergé invoice signed by Dr. Géza von Habsburg. H: 3 3/4, W: 6 in. 10.7 oz. provenance: Sold Christie’s New York, April 1985, Lot 85. $20,000-30,000
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58 160350/17 Russian silver-gilt and guilloché enameled cigarette case mark of 3rd artel for iosif marshak, st. petersburg, 1908-17 Rounded rectangular form, translucent cobalt blue enamel over engine-turned ground, with silver-gilt foliate mounts and sapphire cabochon thumbpiece, 88 zolotnik. L: 4, W: 2 3/4 in. 6.3 oz. $5,000-7,000
59 160350/6 Russian silver, cloisonné and guilloché enameled snuff box maria semenova, moscow, 1898-1908, assaymaster ivan lebedkin Shaped trefoil form, the hinged lid with red guilloché enamel on engine-turned ground, the sides depicting florals and scrolls in shades of green, blue, red, pink, orange, and cream enamels, gilt-washed interior, 84 zolotnik. H: 1, W: 2 1/2, D: 2 1/2 in. 4.4 oz. $5,000-7,000
60 160350/2 Russian silver and cloisonné enameled cigarette case maria semenova, moscow, 1908-26 Rectangular form with scrolling floral and foliate pink, blue, purple, green, and orange shaded enamels on a textured matte ground, surrounded by a cobalt enamel ground border, gilt-washed interior, 84 zolotnik. L: 4, W: 3 1/2 in. 7 oz. $3,000-5,000
Objets de Vertu lots 61-74
61 160357/1 Continental gold and guillochĂŠ enameled needle case probably swiss, circa 1800 Typical tapering form, with enamel figures in classical garb, the borders with blue and white guillochĂŠ enamel, apparently unmarked. L: 4 1/4 in. 11.1 dwt. $2,000-3,000
63 160350/3 Continental gold snuff box probably swiss, 18th/19th century Rectangular with engine-turned horizontal reeding scattered with pellets within foliate border, interior marked 750. H: 1/2, W: 3, D: 2 in. 60.8 dwt. $3,000-5,000
62 160357/2 Continental two-color gold needle case 19th century, mark’s rubbed Typical tapering form, with bright-cut and chased horizontal bands of vari-color gold flowers, with chevron and linear decoration to body. L: 3 1/8 in. 7.1 dwt. $800-1,200
64 160350/18 Continental gold card case late 19th century, apparently unmarked Rectangular, engraved throughout and monogrammed. L: 3 3/4, W: 2 1/2 in. 52 dwt. $3,000-5,000
65 160350/14 Continental gold and diamond frame enclosing a portrait miniature of a member of the Austrian Royal family apparently unmarked Oval form, the enameled portrait within diamond bezel with gold frame and strut. H: 2 3/4 in. $3,500-4,500
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66 160350/8 Russian hardstone model of a monkey late 19th/early 20th century Realistically carved in a seated position, with diamond-set eyes. H: 2 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000
67 160332/3 Russian hardstone carving of a raven The carved raven’s head set with gold and ruby eyes, in fitted case marked for Alexei Kuzmich Denisoff-Uralsky. L: 3 1/4 in. $8,000-12,000
68 160332/1 Russian bowenite, gold, and guilloché enameled cane handle bearing marks for michael perchin, st. petersburg, circa 1899 The handle of carved bowenite, the gold mount with red translucent enamel over an engine-turned ground mounted with entwined yellow gold laurel wreaths accented with diamonds; accompanied by a copy of a Fabergé invoice signed by Dr. Géza von Habsburg. L: 4 3/4 in. provenance: Purportedly formerly in the collection of Serge Koussevitzky, Russian-born conductor, composer, and music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1924-1949. $20,000-30,000
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69 160350/4 Russian gold cigarette case friedrich koechli, st. petersburg, circa 1895 Rounded rectangular form with fluted decoration and cabochon sapphire cabochon thumbpiece, 56 zolotnik. L: 3 1/2, W: 2 1/4 in. 98.8 dwt. $6,000-8,000
70 160350/11 Pair of Russian gold and enamel cufflinks st. petersburg, 1908-17, unidentified maker’s mark The circular matte black enamel disks with applied gold profile head of a medieval warrior, the lozengeshaped bars with black and yellow enamel, 56 zolotnik. Dia: 3/4 in. Total weight: 12.1 dwt. $2,000-3,000
71 160350/5 Russian gold samorodok cigarette case workmaster august hollming, st. petersburg, 1908-1915, bearing marks for fabergĂŠ Rounded square form with textured body and applied double-headed eagle medallion to one side, with sapphire cabochon thumbpiece. L: 3 3/4, W: 3 1/2 in. 101.1 dwt. $8,000-10,000
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72 160350/16 French gold-mounted nephrite box post 1919 Square form, each nephrite panel framed with gold mounts, stamped with eagle guarantee mark. H: 1 1/8, W: 2 3/4, D: 3 2/4 in. $3,000-5,000
73 160350/9 Japanese bronze and mixed metal box meiji period, late 19th century Rectangular, the hinged cover with applied vase and floral motif, each side inlaid with birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and leaves. H: 1 1/4, W: 2 1/2, D: 1 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500
74 160350/13 Japanese cloisonnĂŠ enameled metal box early 20th century Rounded rectangular form decorated with florals and birds throughout on a cobalt blue ground. H: 2 1/2, W: 6, D: 4 1/2 in. $800-1,200
Tiffany & Co. Silver lots 75-90 75 160405/1 Pair of sterling silver ‘Olympian’ pattern salad servers edward c. moore for tiffany & co., new york, ny, 1878 With gilt-washed bowls, monogrammed; in fitted Tiffany & Co. box. (2). L: 10 1/4 in. Total weight: 11.4 oz. $500-700
76 158153/1 Four-piece sterling silver partial tea service tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1892 Comprising a hot water kettle on stand, creamer, covered sugar, and waste bowl, each with spiral fluted bodies, with scroll and foliate borders, monogrammed to underside. (4). H: 11 in. (kettle on stand). Total weight: 103 oz. provenance: A complete service of this design sold Sotheby’s, New York, October 14, 2015, Lot 256. $2,500-4,000
77 160006/3 Sterling silver pitcher tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1893 Lobed baluster form with applied floral and scroll motif to rim, raised on four feet with acanthus-capped scroll handle, monogrammed. H: 7 in. 19.9 oz. $600-800
78 160006/2 Sterling silver water pitcher tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1895 Helmet-form with partially fluted body, the shoulder with repoussé band of shells and scrolls, raised on four foliate and paw feet. H: 8 1/4 in. 29 oz. $800-1,200
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79 160350/1 Pair of rock crystal-style cut-glass and eighteen karat gold-mounted decanters with stoppers tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1907-20 The glass carved with foliate and floral motifs, signed “W. Fritsche” for William Fritsche, the gold stoppers monogrammed. (2). H: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Formerly from the collection of Hugh J. and Lucie Mackey Grant. note: These decanters originated in the collection of the Honorable Hugh J. Grant (1858-1910) and Julia Murphy Grant (d. 1944), later passed onto their son, Hugh Grant and his wife, Lucie Mackey Grant. The Hon. Grant was the Mayor of New York from 1889-1892, the youngest in the city’s history at age 31. He made several contributions to the city’s history, including the appointment of the first rapid Transit commission to develop a subway system. Grant became a successful real estate entrepreneur and married Julia Murphy, daughter of U.S. Senator Edward Murphy, Jr. The couple’s son, Hugh J. Grant (1904-1981) served in World War II and was an accompanied attorney and philanthropist. $20,000-25,000
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80 152367/21 Sterling silver asparagus tray tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1900 Shaped rectangular with applied floral blossoms and C-scrolls, with removable pierced twin-handled liner, raised on four acanthus-capped paw feet. H: 2 1/4, W: 13 3/4, D: 11 in. Total weight: 37 oz. provenance: From the collection of the Estates of Edward C. Fogg, III and Lisbeth A. Fogg. $3,000-5,000
81 160040/1 Sterling silver footed candy dish tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1910 The circular bowl raised on four elongated feet with applied bellflowers, monogrammed. H: 4 1/8, Dia: 5 1/2 in. 9.4 oz. $1,000-1,500
82 158072/25 Sterling silver tazza tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1908 Circular with everted scalloped rim with various flowerheads, raised on stepped circular foot. H: 4 1/2, W: 11 3/4 in. 33.6 oz. $1,000-1,500
83 160105/1 Sterling silver ‘St. Dunstan’ pattern flatware service for twelve, in original wooden chest albert a. southwick for tiffany & co., new york, ny, 1909 Comprising twelve each dinner knives and forks, luncheon knives and forks, salad forks with gilt-washed bowls, fruit knives, butter spreaders, cream soup spoons, bouillon spoons, teaspoons, demitasse spoons, iced tea spoons, grapefruit spoons with gilt-washed bowls; six tablespoons; a pair of salad servers with gilt-washed bowls; a carving fork, knife, and knife
sharpener; one each tomato server, cream ladle, gravy ladle, sugar nips, sugar spoon, olive fork, cake server, chipped beef fork; monogrammed “W”; accompanied by copies of the original receipts and paperwork. (175). Weighable silver: 214 oz. (approx). provenance: Purchased directly from Tiffany & Co., New York, in September of 1929. By descent through the family. $8,000-12,000
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84 160371/4 Three-piece sterling silver partial tea service tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1913 Comprising a teapot, creamer, and waste bowl, of octagonal form with chased foliate, shell, and floral decoration to each panel. (3). H: 8 1/2 in. Total weight: 40 oz. $1,000-1,500
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87 152185/1 Sterling silver swing-handled basket made for tiffany & co., new york, ny, 20th century Lobed oval form with openworked and chased foliate rim above latticework ground, raised on four feet with swing-handle, the underside marked “Made for Tiffany & Co./Sterling/2218.” H: 3 1/2, W: 12 1/2 in. 35.6 oz. $1,500-2,000
85 160371/5 Sterling silver swing-handled basket tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1915 Circular with reeded edge, chased with vacant cartouches suspending bellflower pendants separated by latticework and shell motif, raised on stepped circular foot with swing-handle. H: 3, Dia: 10 1/2 in. 21.4 oz $600-800
86 158108/25 Sterling silver serving tray tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1925 Circular with pie-crust edge. Dia: 13 in. 28.8 oz. $400-600
88 160130/2 Sterling silver coffee pot tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1933 Tapering cylindrical form with ebonized wood scroll handle and finial, raised on stepped circular foot. H: 10 in. 29.8 oz. $500-700
89 160057/1 Sterling silver ‘Hampton’ pattern partial flatware service charles b. blake for tiffany & co., new york, ny, 1934 Comprising eight each dinner knives and forks, salad forks, place spoons; sixteen teaspoons; one carving fork and knife; one each tablespoon and large serving spoon; monogrammed. (52). Weighable silver: 77 oz. $1,000-1,500
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90 158129/1 Fine and rare sterling silver and gold-inlaid tea and coffee service tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1929 Comprising a hot water kettle on stand, teapot, coffee pot, milk pot, covered sugar, creamer, waste bowl, and twin-handled tray, each of octagonal form with stylized foliate motif finely inlaid in gold. (8). H: 12 in. (kettle). L: 26 1/2 in. (tray). Total weight: 352 oz. (approx). provenance: Purportedly given as a gift to W. Alton Jones, an investor in Tiffany & Co. By descent through the family to the present owner.
note: William Alton Jones (1891-1962) was a philanthropist, businessman, and personal friend to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Jones was president of Cities Service Company, now called CITGO, from 1940 to 1953. He was influential during World War II, responsible for producing dynamite production plants and aviation fuel refineries, among other fundamental contributions. Jones was killed tragically in an airplane crash while on his way to join President Eisenhower on a fishing trip in 1962. Following his death, his family gave his private hunting and fishing retreat to the University of Rhode Island, eventually forming the W. Alton Jones Campus. Jones also started a charitable foundation, the W. Alton Jones Foundation, which funded environmental causes and supported the arts until its dissolution in 2001. $15,000-25,000
American Silver lots 91-117 91 160352/11 Silver cann probably john leacock, philadelphia, pa, circa 1748-82 Baluster form on stepped circular foot with beaded rim, with leaf-capped scroll handle. H: 5 1/8 in. 12 oz. provenance: Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection. $3,000-5,000
92 160352/10 Silver cann joseph richardson, jr. and nathaniel richardson, philadelphia, pa, 1777-90 Baluster form on stepped circular foot with leaf-capped scroll handle, foliate monogram within ribbon tied cartouche. H: 5 1/2 in. 13.8 oz. provenance: Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection. $3,000-5,000
93 158181/1A Six silver tablespoons american, various makers Two by Joseph Richardson, Jr. and Nathaniel Richardson (circa 1777-91); two by Taylor & Lawrie (circa 1837-70); one by James Meredith (circa 1812-60); one by Joseph M. Freeman (circa 1828-71); various monograms. (6). L: 9 1/2 in. (largest). Total weight: 11 oz. $400-600
95 160371/1 Four-piece silver assembled tea service browne & seal, baltimore, md, circa 1810-13 Comprising a coffee and teapot (apparently unmarked), and a sterling silver creamer and sugar, lower half decorated with stiff leaf and geometric motif below a foliate band at shoulder, each raised on circular foot with angular handles. (4). H: 10 in. Total weight: 91 oz. $2,000-3,000
94 158181/2 American silver ladle and table spoon simon wedge, baltimore, md, circa 1821 Monogrammed. (2). L: 13 3/4 in. 8.6 oz. $200-300
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96 158076/1 Silver serving fork and spoon ball, black & co., new york, ny, 1851-74 Gilt-washed bowls, with applied lobster at terminals. (2). L: 11 in. Total weight: 8 oz. $1,500-2,000
97 160028/2 Sterling silver Aesthetic movement water pitcher browne & spaulding, new york, ny, circa 1864-69 The body with vacant circular cartouches separated by rosettes and engraved scrolling foliage between two beaded bands, applied insect perched on top of handle, raised on circular foot. H: 12 1/2 in. 35.2 oz. $1,500-2,000
99 160246/1 Six-piece sterling silver tea service, in original J.E. Caldwell wooden chest j.e. caldwell & co., philadelphia, pa, circa 1873 Comprising two teapots, a coffee pot, covered sugar, creamer, and waste bowl, of tapering cylindrical form each with a putti playing a musical instrument to one side, and monogrammed “ESJ� for Emily Sarah Judson to the other, with angular handles raised on circular foot. (6). H: 9 in. (coffee pot). Total weight: 119 oz. (approx). provenance: Purchased in October 1873 by Colonel Oliver A. Judson, as a wedding present to his younger sister, Emily Sarah Judson on her marriage to George Lyman Locke. Be descent through the family. note: An urn of similar form and decoration is held in the Brooklyn Museum, accession no. 75.164.1a-e. $3,000-5,000
98 158153/17A Sterling silver coffee pot, in the Turkish style gorham mfg. co., providence, ri, last quarter 19th century Circular base with elongated spiral neck, with wooden scroll handle. H: 8 in. 13.2 oz. $500-700
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100 160206/1 Five-piece sterling silver tea and coffee service baltimore sterling silver co., baltimore, md, 1892-1904 Comprising a coffee and teapot, covered sugar, waste bowl, and creamer (S. Kirk & Son), of baluster form heavily repoussé-worked with florals and foliage on a stippled ground, raised on four leaf-capped scroll feet, the underside monogrammed “LHB“ for Laura Hanson Baldwin. (5). H: 9 1/2 in. Total weight: 82 oz. provenance: From the Estate of Laura Hanson Baldwin, Baltimore, MD. $2,000-3,000
101 158115/5 Sterling silver gravy boat and oval tray baltimore sterling silver co., baltimore, md, 1892-1904 Heavily repoussé-worked to depict flowers and foliage on a stippled ground. (2). L: 11 in. (tray). Total weight: 17 oz. $400-600
102 152410/1 Five-piece sterling silver tea and coffee service sackett & co., philadelphia, pa, 1893-1903 Comprising a coffee and teapot, creamer, covered sugar, and wastebowl, oval form with fluted lower body and beaded rim, with angular handles. (5). H: 8 1/2 in. (coffee pot). Total weight: 57 oz. $1,200-1,800
(part lot) 103 160048/15 Collection of sterling silver and silver-plated match safes various makers, late 19th/early 20th century Various shapes, sizes, and motifs; six possibly silver-plated. (14). Weighable silver: 8 oz. (approx). $1,000-1,500
104 160040/5 Large sterling silver pitcher stamped black, starr, & frost, early 20th century Inverted pear-form with repoussé and chased flowers and scrolling foliage, on shaped square foot, monogrammed. H: 12 1/4 in. 49.7 oz. $1,000-1,500
104A 151738/3 Sterling silver hot water kettle on stand marked bigelow, kennard, & co, boston, ma, late 19th/early 20th century Urn-form with beaded edge, the hinged dome cover surmounted by urn-form finial, the stand on square-form plinth and four ball feet. H: 12 in. 49 oz. (excluding burner). $800-1,200
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105 160084/2 Sterling silver ‘Pompeiian’ pattern table suite mount vernon co. silversmiths, mount vernon, ny, circa 1900 Comprising a footed well-and-tree platter, two oval serving trays, a sauce boat with undertray, footed serving bowl, and caster; each decorated with gilt-washed panels, swags, and monogrammed. (7). Length: 23 1/2 in. (well-and-tree platter). Total weight: 208 oz. (approx). $5,000-7,000
106 160168/3 Two sterling silver center bowls reed & barton, taunton, ma, 20th century The first in the ‘Francis I’ pattern; the second with grape clusters. (2). Dia: 11 3/4 in. Total weight: 47 oz. $800-1,200
107 160168/4 Sterling silver and silver-gilt ‘Golden Aegean Wave’ pattern flatware service wallace silversmiths, wallingford, ct, 1971-2009 Comprising sixteen each dinner knives and forks, salad forks, butter spreaders, place spoons, teaspoons; eight demitasse spoons; two each master butter knives, pie servers, small serving spoons; one each serving spoon and fork, cream ladle. (113). Weighable silver: 102 oz. (approx) $2,000-3,000
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108 151856/28 Sterling silver tea and coffee service international silver co., meriden, ct, early 20th century Comprising a hot water kettle on stand, coffee and teapot, covered sugar, creamer, waste bowl, and twin-handled tray, each piece with decorative band at shoulder, monogrammed. (7). H: 13 in. (kettle). L: 26 in. (tray). Total weight: 166 oz. (approx). provenance: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. $3,000-5,000
109 158153/8 Three sterling silver center bowls s. kirk & son co., baltimore, md, early 20th century Each with wide rim with repoussé flowers and foliage on a stippled ground, the largest bowl monogrammed. (3). Dia: 13 in. (largest). Total weight: 60 oz. $1,000-1,500
110 160130/3 Pair of sterling silver tazza frank w. smith silver co., gardner, ma, Circular bowl with openworked and chased foliate, scroll, and latticework decoration. (2). H: 5, Dia: 10 1/4 in. 44.6 oz. $800-1,200
111 160040/2 Sterling silver assembled table suite redlich & company, new york, ny, 20th century, various retailers Comprising two dinner plates and five tazzas in various sizes, each with reticulated latticework, scroll, and floral rims, some monogrammed. (7). H: 4 3/4, Dia: 10 1/4 in. (largest tazza). Total weight: 88 oz. $1,500-2,000
113 151999/6 Sterling silver tea and coffee service 20th century, no apparent maker’s mark Comprising a hot water kettle on stand, coffee and teapot, creamer, covered sugar, and waste bowl, of baluster form with reeded bands, with ebonized wooden handles and finials, monogrammed; together with a silver-plated circular tray. (7). H: 13 1/2 in. (kettle). Weighable silver: 164 oz. $1,500-2,500
112 160040/3 Sterling silver fruit bowl bailey, banks, & biddle, philadelphia, pa, 20th century Lobed with scroll reticulated panels, the rim applied with high relief sunflower and strawflower blossoms, monogrammed to center. H: 1 3/4, W: 12 1/4 in. 19.9 oz. $500-700
114 160040/4 Sterling silver ‘Francis I’ pattern bowl reed & barton, taunton, ma, mid 20th century Shaped circular with fruit and floral decoration. H: 2 1/2, W: 11 1/2 in. 21 oz. $500-700
115 160028/1 Four-piece sterling silver ‘Richelieu’ pattern tea and coffee service international silver co., meriden, ct, mid 20th century Comprising a coffee and teapot, covered sugar, and creamer, of baluster form repoussé-worked and chased with florals, foliage, and scrolls throughout, the underside stamped “Hand Chased.” (4). H: 12 in. (coffee pot). Total weight: 130 oz. $3,000-5,000
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116 160241/1 Rare hand-hammered sterling silver presentation compote hans christensen, copenhagen and new york, circa 1970s The shaped hammered bowl above tooled tree barked textured base applied with depictions of craftsmen at work, with engraved inscription “Rochester Institute of Technology School for American Craftsmen in appreciation of the Charlotte Fredericks Mowris Professorship in Contemporary Crafts first conferred on Hans Christensen 1976.� H: 6 1/2 in. 21.6 oz. provenance: From the estate of a Rochester Institute of Technology benefactor, probably given as a gift by Hans Christensen.
note: Hans Christensen (1924-1983) distinctly shaped the craft of silversmithing in the United States, as one of the most accomplished and inventive designers of the second half of the 20th century. Christensen trained under the reknowned Georg Jensen, and became the lead silversmith and head of the prototype department. His career took off in 1952 when Christensen was sent to New York to represent the Georg Jensen firm at the Museum of Modern Art. Christensen’s designs made up the majority of the show and thus he was introduced to the American Craft movement.
117 160241/2 Hand-hammered sterling silver compote hans christensen, copenhagen and new york, circa 1970s The rim of the hammered bowl irregularly shaped with a dimpled top, above a cylindrical fluted base. H: 6 1/2 in. 22.6 oz. provenance: From the estate of a Rochester Institute of Technology benefactor, probably given as a gift by Hans Christensen. $2,000-3,000
After moving to the United States in 1954, Hans Christensen began teaching at the School for American Craftsman at Rochester Institute of Technology, where he taught two generations of silversmiths. As a craftsman, he emphasized the importance of making objects for people that specifically defined their personality and individuality. His pieces are held in collections all over the world including numerous churches, the Vatican and in the collections of Royal families, past United States Presidents and Congressmen. Hans Christensen held many prestigious awards throughout his career, including two medallions
from King Frederick of Denmark, the Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching by RIT, and was named to lifelong status as a Fellow of the American Crafts Council in 1979. Christensen was the only endowed chair in the crafts for the Charlotte F. Mowris Professorship in Contemporary Crafts, as engraved on the compote at hand. $2,000-3,000
Property deacessioned from the Franklin Institute lots 118-121 These lots have been deaccessioned from the Franklin Institute and were originally donated to the museum by the Diamond Match Company in 1977. These lots will be sold on behalf of the Franklin Institute to benefit future acquisitions. 118 160269/2 Collection of twenty four silver- and nickel-plated match safes late 19th/early 20th century, mostly american Various forms, decorations, and sizes; four are sterling silver, three with enamel. (24). L: 3 in. (largest) $1,500-2,000
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(part lot) 119 160269/3 Collection of twenty four silver- and nickel-plated match safes late 19th/early 20th century, mostly american Various forms, decorations, and sizes; seven are sterling silver. (24). L: 2 3/4 in. (largest) $1,500-2,000 (part lot) 120 160269/4 Collection of twenty four silver- and nickel-plated match safes 19th/20th century, mostly american Various forms, decorations, and sizes; five are sterling silver; two with niello inlay. (24). L: 2 7/8 in. (largest) $1,500-2,000
121 160269/5 Collection of assorted match safes and remaining smoking paraphernalia late 19th/early 20th century Comprising forty six silver- and nickel-plated match safes; together with eight smoking paraphernalia objects including ash trays, cigar cutters, and a replica of the first match book. (approx. 54). $1,500-2,000 (part lot)
Mexican & Peruvian Silver lots 122-125 122 160130/6 Large Mexican sterling silver tray sanborns, mexico city, mid 20th century Oval with pie-crust edge. L: 22 3/4, W: 16 in. 68.2 oz. $1,000-1,500
123 160130/8 Collection of Mexican silver articles sanborns, mexico city, mid 20th century Comprising twelve each small bowls, bread plates (Casa Prieto), butter pats (Emma, .950 standard); and one shallow serving dish; together with a shell-form footed dish. (38). H: 1 1/2, W: 10 1/2, D: 7 1/4 in. (serving dish). Total weight: 157 oz. $1,500-2,000
125 160387/1 Pair of Peruvian silver five-light candelabra camusso, lima, mid 20th century Baluster form standard issuing four scrolling arms, on shaped circular base. (2). H: 12 in. $1,500-2,500 END OF SALE
124 160048/14 Eight Mexican silver sugar scoops william spratling, taxco, 1956-64 With rosewood handles. L: 4 in. $200-300