Silver & Objets de Vertu | 05/18/16

Silver & Objets de VertuMay 18, 2016

Lot 116 (detail)

Silver & Objets de Vertulots 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 FranklinInstitute: Lots 118-121

Mexican & Peruvian Silver: Lots 122-125

1 160352/12Queen Anne Britannia standardsilver muglondon, 1707-08, maker’s mark peTapering cylindrical form withreeded band to shoulder, engravedwith family crest.H: 3 3/4 in. 6.9 oz.provenance:Property from a private RittenhouseSquare, Philadelphia collection.$800-1,200

2 160422/2Queen Anne silver tankardlondon, 1709-10, maker’s markrubbedTapering cylindrical form, the hingeddomed cover with scrollingthumbpiece.H: 7 in. 25.4 oz.$2,000-3,000

4 160422/1George II silver tankardthomas mason, london, 1736-37Tapering cylindrical form on reededfoot, engraved with foliatecartouche, the hinged domed coverwith scrolling thumbpiece.H: 7 1/2 in. 26.5 oz.$2,500-3,500

British Silverlots 1-40

3 160352/13George II silver muglondon, 1730-31, unidentifiedmaker’s markBaluster form on stepped circularfoot, engraved with armorial withinfoliate cartouche, with scroll handleand gilt-washed interior.H: 4 1/2 in. 11.3 oz.provenance:Property from a private RittenhouseSquare, Philadelphia collection.$500-700

6 160204/2George II silver cream jugjohn harvey i, london, 1752-53Baluster form raised on three feet withdouble 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 160130/4George II silver sauce boatlondon, 1752-53, maker’s mark rubbedTypical form with double C-scroll leaf-capped handle, raised on three paw feet.H: 5 1/4, W: 7 1/2 in. 11.9 oz.$400-600

8 160006/6George II silver caudle cupwilliam shaw ii and william preist,london, 1753-54Ovoid with flared rim, the flutedlower half below a gadroonedmidband, one side monogrammedand dated “May 1888” withinrocaille cartouche, with twin reededscroll handles.H: 4 in. 9 oz.$500-700

5 158153/5Irish Georgian silver cream jugdublin, 18th centuryHelmet-form, repoussé-worked and chased withrocaille, florals, scrolls, and birds, raised on threelion mask and paw feet, engraved with crest, marksrubbed.H: 4 in. 5.7 oz.$800-1,200

British Silver 115

9 158153/14Two George II silver salverswilliam peaston, london, 1753-54Shaped circular with molded shell and scrollborder raised on three hoof feet, engraved withfoliate and floral cartouche surmounted by afamily 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 158153/11George II silver salverebenezer coker, london, 1758-59Shaped circular with molded shell and scrollborder, raised on four leaf-capped scroll feet,the well engraved with floral and foliatecartouche below a family crest, undersideengraved “John White to Joseph Swift 1859/J.S. to M.S and E.S/ M.S and E.S to J.S/ J.S toE.S.B/ E.S.B to E.W.B.”Dia: 14 3/4 in. 41.8 oz.$1,200-1,800

12 152506/1George III silver salverthomas hannam and john carter,london, 1766-67Shaped circular with gadrooned edge raisedon three pad feet, engraved with familycrest below the motto “Ut Ameris Ama.”H: 1, W: 7 1/8 in. 9.6 oz.$600-800

11 160352/9George II silver mugwilliam shaw and william priest, london,1759-60Baluster 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

14 158115/1Four George III silver candlesticksmatthew boulton, birmingham, 1787-88Each with fluted tapering stem on circularbase with baluster socket, applied garlanddecoration and engraved with family crest of aship to base and removable bobeches. (4).H: 11 1/2 in. Weighted.$4,000-6,000

15 160361/1Scottish George III silver teapot and standwilliam davie, edinburgh, 1791-92Fluted oval form with engraved bellflowerand floral design, monogrammed “B” to oneside, and engraved with family crest of aram’s head to the other; the tray ofconforming design. (2).H: 6 1/2 in. (teapot). Total weight: 22 oz.$1,500-2,000

16 158153/13George III silver salverpeter & ann bateman, london, 1794-95Circular with reeded edge raised on threefeet, the well engraved with floral and scrolldecoration centered by the Balch familycrest above the motto “Adversis opponitepectora,” the underside engraved “LewisP.W. Balch 1825/ Thomas Balch 1868/ EmilySwift Balch 1877.”Dia: 13 in. 32.6 oz.$1,000-1,500

British Silver 117

13 158153/22Two George III silver sauce boatsone by hester bateman, london, 1777-78The other circa 1760, maker’s marks rubbed.H: 4 1/4 in. Total weight: 11.3 oz.$500-700

18 160048/13Four George III silver open salts with spoonslondon, 1809-10, maker’s mark rubbedOval with gadrooned rim raised on four acanthus-capped pawfeet, 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 160048/17Two George III Irish silver berry spoonsalexander edmonstoun iii, edinburgh, 1810-11Engraved to bowl and handle with florals and foliage. (2).L: 9 in. Total weight: 3.6 oz.$300-500

20 160264/3Four George III and William IV silver ‘Friendship’ medalslondon, 1812-38Makers 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 160352/3Four Georgian silver snuff boxesbirmingham, 1813-41Various forms and decoration, makers include Francis Clark andCharles Rawlings & William Summers (London), somemonogrammed. (4).L 2 3/4 in. (largest). Total weight: 7.7 oz.provenance:Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphiacollection.$500-700

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17 158153/18George III silver coffee potlondon, 1796-97, maker’s mark rubbedBaluster form raised on circular pedestal foot,repoussé-worked and chased with rocaille, flowers,and scrolls throughout, the hinged cover surmountedby urn-form finial, engraved with crest within themotto “Deus Intersit” and monogrammed to base.H: 11 1/2 in. 23.7 oz.$500-700

23 152367/18Victorian silver and glass centerpiececharles thomas fox & george fox,london, 1843-44Reticulated basket with repoussé andchased florals and foliage to rim, above anaturalistic openworked stem and base,with removable glass bowl.H: 10 in. Weighable silver: 39.8 oz.provenance:From the collection of the Estates ofEdward C. Fogg, III and Lisbeth A. Fogg.$1,500-2,000

British Silver 119

22 160006/5Pair of George IV silver vegetable dishesrebecca emes & edward barnard i, london, 1824-25Shaped oval, the fluted body with repoussé bellflowerswags and scrolls. (2).H: 1 1/2, W: 11, D: 8 1/4 in. Total weight: 29.7 oz.$1,000-1,500

25 160048/18Victorian silver coffee potedward, john, and william barnard, london,1849-50Baluster 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 160130/1Victorian silver tea and coffee servicecreswick & co., london, 1851-52Comprising a coffee and teapot, covered sugar,and creamer with gilt-washed interior; togetherwith an associated hot water kettle on stand byAndrew Crespel & Thomas Parker, 1865-66. (5).H: 16 in. (kettle). Total weight: 143 oz. (approx).$1,500-2,500

24 160352/15Scottish Victorian silver hot waterkettle on standmackay & chisholm, edinburgh, 1845-46Teapot of lobed form, each panelengraved with foliate scrolls, florals, andlatticework, monogrammed to one side,the other with engraved crest above themotto “Ex Industria,” raised onopenworked stand on four scroll feet.H: 19 in. Total weight: 77 oz.provenance:Property from a private RittenhouseSquare, Philadelphia collection.$2,000-3,000


27 160366/10Victorian silver-plated, enamel, and cut-glass centerpieceelkington & co., birmingham, circa 1860sCircular base raised on three paw feet surmounted by threegoddesses 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

28 160354/15Pair of Victorian silvered bronze three-light figural candelabraelkington, mason & co., birmingham, circa 1860Each designed as a “Nubian” male and female dressed in exoticgarments holding a child, seated under a palm tree issuing threefoliate 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

British Silver 121

31 160264/2Three Victorian silver snuff boxesbirmingham, 19th centuryThe first of double-sided oblongform with central round hole; theother two of rectangular form; eachengraved with a handshake; variousmakers and dates. (3).L: 4 in. (largest). Totalweight: 8.9 oz.$700-900

32 160350/7Victorian silver-mounted glassclaret jugwilliam & george sissons,sheffield, late 19th centuryWith branch-form handle, scrollthumbpiece, and mask to spout.H: 14 1/2 in.$800-1,200


29 160352/2Six Victorian silver card casesbirmingham, circa 1843-1900Various 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

30 160352/1Six Victorian silver card casesbirmingham, circa 1877-1900Various forms and decoration, some monogrammed, makers includeJoseph Gloster, William Neale (Sheffield), George Unite, and ThomasHayes. (6).L: 4, W: 3 in. (largest). Total weight: 12.7 oz.provenance:Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection.$800-1,200

33 160352/8Six Victorian cut-glass and silver-mounted perfumebottlesbirmingham and london,fourth quarter 19th centuryThe cut-glass bodies of spherical form with silver-mounted tops, various makers include Horton &Allday, John Grinsell & Sons, George Bedingham, andLines, Bunn & Mason; various sizes.H: 5 in. (largest)provenance:Property from a private Rittenhouse Square,Philadelphia collection.$1,000-1,500

36 160352/5Five gilt-washed match safesearly 20th centuryVarious 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

34 160352/6Collection of English silver matchsafes19th/20th century,mostly birminghamVarious forms and decoration,makers include Henry WilliamsonLtd., Samuel M. Levi, Joseph GlosterLtd., and William Henry Sparrow,among several other makers, places,and dates. (16).L: 2 in. (largest). Totalweight: 13.1 oz.provenance:Property from a private RittenhouseSquare, Philadelphia collection.$2,000-3,000

British Silver 123

35 160352/4Collection of English silver matchsafes19th/20th century,mostly birminghamVarious forms and decoration,makers include George Unite,Joseph Gloster and William HairHaseler, some monogrammed. (16).L: 2 in. (largest). Totalweight: 9.7 oz.provenance:Property from a private RittenhouseSquare, Philadelphia collection.$2,000-3,000

39 152367/19Pair of Elizabeth II silver and silver-giltfigural candelabrac.j. vander ltd., london, 1977-78Each centered by a figure in 18th centurydress, 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 EdwardC. Fogg, III and Lisbeth A. Fogg.$3,000-5,000


40 160130/5Elizabeth II ‘Thistle Bee’ silver creamerand sugarthistle & bee, birmingham, 1999-2000Each of hive-form with applied bees. (2).H: 2 1/2 in. (creamer). Total weight: 8 oz.$400-600

37 160084/3Edward VII silver candy basket with cobaltglass linergeorge fox, london, 1901-02Reticulated and chased with birds amongstflorals and foliage, raised on circular pedestalfoot with swing handle and removable glass liner.H: 4 1/2 in. Weighable silver: 10.6 oz.$200-300

38 152419/4Five-piece George V silver tea and coffeeservicegeorge nathan & ridley hayes, chester,1913-14Comprising a coffee and teapot, kettle, sugar,and waste bowl, lobed baluster form, eachalternating panel with repoussé flowerswithin acanthus cartouche, raised on circularpedestal foot with resin handles and finials,monogrammed. (5).H: 11 in. (kettle). Total weight: 102 oz.$1,000-1,500

42 152367/22Pair of French silver-plated three-lightcandelabrachristofle, paris, early to mid 20th centuryIn the rococo style, composed of three scrollingfoliate 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

44 160028/3French silver traystamped cartier, 20th centuryShaped oval with beaded rim, theborder engraved with garlands, .950standard.L: 17 3/4 in. 41 oz.$1,000-1,500

41 158153/17BFrench silver teapotfrancois durand, paris, 1828-74Squat circular form with fluted body andmidband, the cover engraved with armorial andmonogrammed.H: 5 in. 22.2 oz.$600-800

Continental Silverlots 41-52

43 152367/14French silver-plated surtout de tablechristofle, 20th centuryFormed of three mirrored sections, hallmarked and numbered1987952, 1987953, and 1987954 respectively.L: 32 1/2 in.provenance:From the collection of the Estates of Edward C. Fogg, III andLisbeth A. Fogg.$2,000-3,000

45 160006/7German silver tzedakah boxjohann friedrich brahmfeld,hamburg, 1816-52Ovoid form raised on circularpedestal foot on three ball feet,hinged lid with coin slotsurmounted by parrot finial, withleaf and floral decorationthroughout.H: 7 in. 7.3 oz.$400-600

46 160349/1Austrian silver dessert flatware servicevienna, post 1922Comprising twelve dessert forks and kniveswith silver-gilt blades, .800 standard silver,in fitted box. (24).Total weight: 24 oz.$800-1,200


47 160371/2Danish silver ‘Cactus’ pattern flatware servicegundorph albertus for georg jensen,copenhagen, pattern designed in 1930Comprising eight each dinner forks, salad forks,butter spreaders, table spoons, teaspoons,bouillon spoons, dessert spoons, and demitassespoons; seven each dinner knives and cocktailforks. (78).Weighable silver: 91 oz.$5,000-7,000

48 160261/1Greek silver chaliceprobably 17th/18th centuryThe domed base repoussé-worked withsymbols of the Evangelists with Greekinscription to edge, translating to “This holychalice belongs to the Ieromonakh Polikar ofthe St. Catherine Monastery.”H: 8 1/4 in. 18.1 oz.$500-700

49 160352/14Pair of Italian silver seven-light candelabra20th centuryEach with knopped standard issuing seven foliatecandlearms, on circular fluted base, marked to base, thetops apparently unmarked. (2).H: 22 in. Total weight: 250 oz.provenance:Property from a private Rittenhouse Square,Philadelphia collection.$6,000-8,000

Continental Silver 127

51 160204/1Continental silver covered tea caddy20th centurySquat lobed form with repoussé rosesthroughout and rose-form finial, unidentifiedmarks to underside.H: 6 in. 16 oz.provenance:Private Boyton Beach, Florida collection.$700-900


52 160371/3Four-piece Thai silver tea and coffeeservicesiam, 20th centuryComprising a coffee and teapot, creamer,and sugar with gilt-washed interior, ofbaluster form repoussé worked with figureand stylized foliage on stippled ground,each with elephant-form finial. (4).H: 9 1/2 in. (coffee pot). Totalweight: 73 oz.$1,000-1,500

50 160130/9Continental silver knop-end spoon18th/19th centuryLarge bowl with engraved decorationthroughout, monogram to bowl with engravedinitials to reverse of bowl.L: 5 3/4 in. 1.3 oz.$200-300

54 152502/1Russian silver salt thronemoscow, 1889, assaymaster lev oleksTypical form with pierced and engravedback, the hinged seat opening to silver-gilt interior.H: 3 1/2 in. 2.7 oz.$300-500

55 160350/10Fabergé Russian silver beakermoscow, 1891, assaymaster lev oleksCylindrical form with engravedmonogram below a crown, 84 zolotnik.H: 3 in. 2.8 oz.$800-1,200

53 160352/7Russian silver and niello cigarette casemoscow, 1882-99, maker’s mark unidentifiedRectangular, depicting a horse and dog withinshaped cartouche, gilt-washed interior, 84zolotnik.L: 3 1/2, W: 3 in. 3.8 oz.provenance:Property from a private Rittenhouse Square,Philadelphia collection.$300-500

Russian Silverlots 53-60

56 160350/12Large Russian silver kovshmoscow, 1908-17, maker’s markunidentifiedTypical form chased with scrollingfoliage, stylized flowers, and grapeclusters, 84 zolotnik.H: 7 1/2, W: 12 in. 22.3 oz.$8,000-10,000


57 160332/2Fabergé Russian silver-gilt and jeweled kovshk. fabergé, moscow, 1896-1908Typical form, the openwork handle modeled as a firebirdwith ruby eyes, the wings set with cabochon sapphires andemeralds, 88 zolotnik; accompanied by a copy of a Fabergéinvoice 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

Russian Silver 131

58 160350/17Russian silver-gilt and guilloché enameledcigarette casemark of 3rd artel for iosif marshak,st. petersburg, 1908-17Rounded rectangular form, translucent cobaltblue enamel over engine-turned ground, withsilver-gilt foliate mounts and sapphire cabochonthumbpiece, 88 zolotnik.L: 4, W: 2 3/4 in. 6.3 oz.$5,000-7,000

59 160350/6Russian silver, cloisonné and guilloché enameledsnuff boxmaria semenova, moscow, 1898-1908,assaymaster ivan lebedkinShaped trefoil form, the hinged lid with red guillochéenamel on engine-turned ground, the sidesdepicting florals and scrolls in shades of green, blue,red, pink, orange, and cream enamels, gilt-washedinterior, 84 zolotnik.H: 1, W: 2 1/2, D: 2 1/2 in. 4.4 oz.$5,000-7,000

60 160350/2Russian silver and cloisonné enameled cigarette casemaria semenova, moscow, 1908-26Rectangular form with scrolling floral and foliate pink,blue, purple, green, and orange shaded enamels on atextured matte ground, surrounded by a cobalt enamelground border, gilt-washed interior, 84 zolotnik.L: 4, W: 3 1/2 in. 7 oz.$3,000-5,000

64 160350/18Continental gold card caselate 19th century, apparently unmarkedRectangular, engraved throughout and monogrammed.L: 3 3/4, W: 2 1/2 in. 52 dwt.$3,000-5,000

Objets de Vertulots 61-74

65 160350/14Continental gold and diamond frameenclosing a portrait miniature of a memberof the Austrian Royal familyapparently unmarkedOval form, the enameled portrait withindiamond bezel with gold frame and strut.H: 2 3/4 in.$3,500-4,500

61 160357/1Continental gold and guilloché enameled needle caseprobably swiss, circa 1800Typical tapering form, with enamel figures in classicalgarb, the borders with blue and white guilloché enamel,apparently unmarked.L: 4 1/4 in. 11.1 dwt.$2,000-3,000

62 160357/2Continental two-color gold needle case19th century, mark’s rubbedTypical tapering form, with bright-cut and chasedhorizontal bands of vari-color gold flowers, withchevron and linear decoration to body.L: 3 1/8 in. 7.1 dwt.$800-1,200

63 160350/3Continental gold snuff boxprobably swiss, 18th/19th centuryRectangular with engine-turned horizontal reedingscattered with pellets within foliate border, interiormarked 750.H: 1/2, W: 3, D: 2 in. 60.8 dwt.$3,000-5,000

66 160350/8Russian hardstone model of amonkeylate 19th/early 20th centuryRealistically carved in a seatedposition, with diamond-set eyes.H: 2 3/4 in.$2,000-3,000

Objets de Vertu 133

68 160332/1Russian bowenite, gold, and guilloché enameled cane handlebearing marks for michael perchin, st. petersburg, circa 1899The handle of carved bowenite, the gold mount with red translucentenamel over an engine-turned ground mounted with entwinedyellow gold laurel wreaths accented with diamonds; accompaniedby 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 theBoston Symphony Orchestra from 1924-1949.$20,000-30,000

67 160332/3Russian hardstone carving of a ravenThe carved raven’s head set with gold andruby eyes, in fitted case marked for AlexeiKuzmich Denisoff-Uralsky.L: 3 1/4 in.$8,000-12,000


69 160350/4Russian gold cigarette casefriedrich koechli, st. petersburg, circa 1895Rounded rectangular form with fluteddecoration and cabochon sapphire cabochonthumbpiece, 56 zolotnik.L: 3 1/2, W: 2 1/4 in. 98.8 dwt.$6,000-8,000

71 160350/5Russian gold samorodok cigarette caseworkmaster august hollming, st. petersburg,1908-1915, bearing marks for fabergéRounded square form with textured body andapplied double-headed eagle medallion to oneside, with sapphire cabochon thumbpiece.L: 3 3/4, W: 3 1/2 in. 101.1 dwt.$8,000-10,000

70 160350/11Pair of Russian gold and enamel cufflinksst. petersburg, 1908-17, unidentified maker’s markThe circular matte black enamel disks with appliedgold profile head of a medieval warrior, the lozenge-shaped bars with black and yellow enamel, 56zolotnik.Dia: 3/4 in. Total weight: 12.1 dwt.$2,000-3,000

72 160350/16French gold-mounted nephrite boxpost 1919Square form, each nephrite panel framed with goldmounts, stamped with eagle guarantee mark.H: 1 1/8, W: 2 3/4, D: 3 2/4 in.$3,000-5,000

Objets de Vertu 135

74 160350/13Japanese cloisonné enameled metal boxearly 20th centuryRounded rectangular form decorated withflorals and birds throughout on a cobalt blueground.H: 2 1/2, W: 6, D: 4 1/2 in.$800-1,200

73 160350/9Japanese bronze and mixed metal boxmeiji period, late 19th centuryRectangular, the hinged cover with applied vaseand 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

75 160405/1Pair of sterling silver ‘Olympian’ pattern saladserversedward c. moore for tiffany & co., new york,ny, 1878With gilt-washed bowls, monogrammed; infitted Tiffany & Co. box. (2).L: 10 1/4 in. Total weight: 11.4 oz.$500-700

Tiffany & Co. Silverlots 75-90

76 158153/1Four-piece sterling silver partial tea servicetiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1892Comprising a hot water kettle on stand, creamer,covered sugar, and waste bowl, each with spiralfluted 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 160006/3Sterling silver pitchertiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1893Lobed baluster form with applied floral andscroll motif to rim, raised on four feet withacanthus-capped scroll handle,monogrammed.H: 7 in. 19.9 oz.$600-800

78 160006/2Sterling silver water pitchertiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1895Helmet-form with partially fluted body, theshoulder with repoussé band of shells andscrolls, raised on four foliate and paw feet.H: 8 1/4 in. 29 oz.$800-1,200

Tiffany & Co. Silver 137

79 160350/1Pair of rock crystal-style cut-glass and eighteen karat gold-mounteddecanters with stopperstiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1907-20The glass carved with foliate and floral motifs, signed “W. Fritsche” forWilliam 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 theMayor of New York from 1889-1892, the youngest in the city’s history at age31. He made several contributions to the city’s history, including theappointment of the first rapid Transit commission to develop a subwaysystem. Grant became a successful real estate entrepreneur and marriedJulia 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 accompaniedattorney and philanthropist.$20,000-25,000

82 158072/25Sterling silver tazzatiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1908Circular with everted scalloped rim withvarious flowerheads, raised on steppedcircular foot.H: 4 1/2, W: 11 3/4 in. 33.6 oz.$1,000-1,500

83 160105/1Sterling silver ‘St. Dunstan’ pattern flatware service for twelve,in original wooden chestalbert a. southwick for tiffany & co., new york, ny, 1909Comprising twelve each dinner knives and forks, luncheon knives and forks,salad forks with gilt-washed bowls, fruit knives, butter spreaders, creamsoup spoons, bouillon spoons, teaspoons, demitasse spoons, iced teaspoons, grapefruit spoons with gilt-washed bowls; six tablespoons; a pair ofsalad 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

81 160040/1Sterling silver footed candy dishtiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1910The circular bowl raised on four elongatedfeet with applied bellflowers,monogrammed.H: 4 1/8, Dia: 5 1/2 in. 9.4 oz.$1,000-1,500

80 152367/21Sterling silver asparagus traytiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1900Shaped rectangular with applied floral blossoms andC-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

Tiffany & Co. Silver 139

89 160057/1Sterling silver ‘Hampton’ pattern partialflatware servicecharles b. blake for tiffany & co., new york, ny,1934Comprising eight each dinner knives and forks,salad forks, place spoons; sixteen teaspoons; onecarving fork and knife; one each tablespoon andlarge serving spoon; monogrammed. (52).Weighable silver: 77 oz.$1,000-1,500

85 160371/5Sterling silver swing-handled baskettiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1915Circular with reeded edge, chased with vacantcartouches suspending bellflower pendantsseparated by latticework and shell motif, raised onstepped circular foot with swing-handle.H: 3, Dia: 10 1/2 in. 21.4 oz$600-800

86 158108/25Sterling silver serving traytiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1925Circular with pie-crust edge.Dia: 13 in. 28.8 oz.$400-600

87 152185/1Sterling silver swing-handled basketmade for tiffany & co., new york, ny,20th centuryLobed oval form with openworked andchased foliate rim above latticework ground,raised on four feet with swing-handle, theunderside marked “Made for Tiffany &Co./Sterling/2218.”H: 3 1/2, W: 12 1/2 in. 35.6 oz.$1,500-2,000

88 160130/2Sterling silver coffee pottiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1933Tapering cylindrical form with ebonizedwood scroll handle and finial, raised onstepped circular foot.H: 10 in. 29.8 oz.$500-700

84 160371/4Three-piece sterling silver partial tea servicetiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1913Comprising a teapot, creamer, and waste bowl, ofoctagonal form with chased foliate, shell, andfloral decoration to each panel. (3).H: 8 1/2 in. Total weight: 40 oz.$1,000-1,500

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90 158129/1Fine and rare sterling silver and gold-inlaid tea and coffee servicetiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1929Comprising a hot water kettle on stand, teapot, coffee pot, milk pot, coveredsugar, creamer, waste bowl, and twin-handled tray, each of octagonal formwith 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, andpersonal friend to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Jones was president ofCities Service Company, now called CITGO, from 1940 to 1953. He wasinfluential during World War II, responsible for producing dynamiteproduction plants and aviation fuel refineries, among other fundamentalcontributions. Jones was killed tragically in an airplane crash while on hisway to join President Eisenhower on a fishing trip in 1962. Following hisdeath, his family gave his private hunting and fishing retreat to theUniversity 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 itsdissolution in 2001.$15,000-25,000

93 158181/1ASix silver tablespoonsamerican, various makersTwo by Joseph Richardson, Jr. and NathanielRichardson (circa 1777-91); two by Taylor &Lawrie (circa 1837-70); one by JamesMeredith (circa 1812-60); one by Joseph M.Freeman (circa 1828-71); variousmonograms. (6).L: 9 1/2 in. (largest). Total weight: 11 oz.$400-600

94 158181/2American silver ladle and table spoonsimon wedge, baltimore, md, circa 1821Monogrammed. (2).L: 13 3/4 in. 8.6 oz.$200-300

American Silverlots 91-117

91 160352/11Silver cannprobably john leacock, philadelphia, pa, circa 1748-82Baluster 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, Philadelphiacollection.$3,000-5,000

95 160371/1Four-piece silver assembled tea servicebrowne & seal, baltimore, md, circa 1810-13Comprising a coffee and teapot (apparentlyunmarked), and a sterling silver creamer andsugar, lower half decorated with stiff leaf andgeometric motif below a foliate band atshoulder, each raised on circular foot withangular handles. (4).H: 10 in. Total weight: 91 oz.$2,000-3,000

92 160352/10Silver cannjoseph richardson, jr. and nathaniel richardson,philadelphia, pa, 1777-90Baluster form on stepped circular foot with leaf-cappedscroll handle, foliate monogram within ribbon tiedcartouche.H: 5 1/2 in. 13.8 oz.provenance:Property from a private Rittenhouse Square,Philadelphia collection.$3,000-5,000

96 158076/1Silver serving fork and spoonball, black & co., new york, ny, 1851-74Gilt-washed bowls, with applied lobster atterminals. (2).L: 11 in. Total weight: 8 oz.$1,500-2,000


99 160246/1Six-piece sterling silver tea service, inoriginal J.E. Caldwell wooden chestj.e. caldwell & co., philadelphia, pa,circa 1873Comprising two teapots, a coffee pot,covered sugar, creamer, and wastebowl, of tapering cylindrical form eachwith a putti playing a musicalinstrument to one side, andmonogrammed “ESJ” for Emily SarahJudson to the other, with angularhandles raised on circular foot. (6).H: 9 in. (coffee pot). Totalweight: 119 oz. (approx).provenance:Purchased in October 1873 by ColonelOliver A. Judson, as a wedding presentto his younger sister, Emily SarahJudson on her marriage to GeorgeLyman Locke.Be descent through the family.note:An urn of similar form and decoration isheld in the Brooklyn Museum,accession no. 75.164.1a-e.$3,000-5,000

97 160028/2Sterling silver Aesthetic movement waterpitcherbrowne & spaulding, new york, ny,circa 1864-69The body with vacant circular cartouchesseparated by rosettes and engraved scrollingfoliage between two beaded bands, appliedinsect perched on top of handle, raised oncircular foot.H: 12 1/2 in. 35.2 oz.$1,500-2,000

98 158153/17ASterling silver coffee pot, in the Turkish stylegorham mfg. co., providence, ri,last quarter 19th centuryCircular base with elongated spiral neck, withwooden scroll handle.H: 8 in. 13.2 oz.$500-700

101 158115/5Sterling silver gravy boat and ovaltraybaltimore sterling silver co.,baltimore, md, 1892-1904Heavily repoussé-worked to depictflowers and foliage on a stippledground. (2).L: 11 in. (tray). Total weight: 17 oz.$400-600

102 152410/1Five-piece sterling silver tea andcoffee servicesackett & co., philadelphia, pa,1893-1903Comprising a coffee and teapot,creamer, covered sugar, andwastebowl, oval form with flutedlower body and beaded rim, withangular handles. (5).H: 8 1/2 in. (coffee pot). Totalweight: 57 oz.$1,200-1,800

103 160048/15Collection of sterling silver and silver-plated match safesvarious makers, late 19th/early 20th centuryVarious shapes, sizes, and motifs; six possibly silver-plated.(14).Weighable silver: 8 oz. (approx).$1,000-1,500

American Silver 143

100 160206/1Five-piece sterling silver tea and coffee servicebaltimore sterling silver co., baltimore, md, 1892-1904Comprising a coffee and teapot, covered sugar, waste bowl,and creamer (S. Kirk & Son), of baluster form heavilyrepoussé-worked with florals and foliage on a stippledground, raised on four leaf-capped scroll feet, the undersidemonogrammed “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

104 160040/5Large sterling silver pitcherstamped black, starr, & frost,early 20th centuryInverted pear-form with repoussé and chasedflowers and scrolling foliage, on shaped squarefoot, monogrammed.H: 12 1/4 in. 49.7 oz.$1,000-1,500

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104A 151738/3Sterling silver hot water kettle on standmarked bigelow, kennard, & co, boston, ma,late 19th/early 20th centuryUrn-form with beaded edge, the hinged domecover surmounted by urn-form finial, thestand on square-form plinth and four ball feet.H: 12 in. 49 oz. (excluding burner).$800-1,200


105 160084/2Sterling silver ‘Pompeiian’ pattern table suitemount vernon co. silversmiths, mount vernon, ny, circa 1900Comprising a footed well-and-tree platter, two oval serving trays, asauce boat with undertray, footed serving bowl, and caster; eachdecorated 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 160168/3Two sterling silver center bowlsreed & barton, taunton, ma, 20th centuryThe first in the ‘Francis I’ pattern; the secondwith grape clusters. (2).Dia: 11 3/4 in. Total weight: 47 oz.$800-1,200

107 160168/4Sterling silver and silver-gilt ‘Golden Aegean Wave’ patternflatware servicewallace silversmiths, wallingford, ct, 1971-2009Comprising sixteen each dinner knives and forks, salad forks,butter spreaders, place spoons, teaspoons; eight demitassespoons; two each master butter knives, pie servers, smallserving spoons; one each serving spoon and fork, cream ladle.(113).Weighable silver: 102 oz. (approx)$2,000-3,000

114 160040/4Sterling silver ‘Francis I’ pattern bowlreed & barton, taunton, ma, mid 20th centuryShaped circular with fruit and floral decoration.H: 2 1/2, W: 11 1/2 in. 21 oz.$500-700

110 160130/3Pair of sterling silver tazzafrank w. smith silver co., gardner, ma,Circular bowl with openworked andchased foliate, scroll, and latticeworkdecoration. (2).H: 5, Dia: 10 1/4 in. 44.6 oz.$800-1,200

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113 151999/6Sterling silver tea and coffee service20th century, no apparent maker’s markComprising a hot water kettle on stand, coffeeand teapot, creamer, covered sugar, and wastebowl, of baluster form with reeded bands, withebonized wooden handles and finials,monogrammed; together with a silver-platedcircular tray. (7).H: 13 1/2 in. (kettle). Weighable silver: 164 oz.$1,500-2,500

115 160028/1Four-piece sterling silver ‘Richelieu’ pattern teaand coffee serviceinternational silver co., meriden, ct,mid 20th centuryComprising a coffee and teapot, covered sugar,and creamer, of baluster form repoussé-workedand chased with florals, foliage, and scrollsthroughout, the underside stamped “HandChased.” (4).H: 12 in. (coffee pot). Total weight: 130 oz.$3,000-5,000

111 160040/2Sterling silver assembled table suiteredlich & company, new york, ny,20th century, various retailersComprising two dinner plates and fivetazzas in various sizes, each withreticulated latticework, scroll, and floralrims, some monogrammed. (7).H: 4 3/4, Dia: 10 1/4 in. (largesttazza). Total weight: 88 oz.$1,500-2,000

112 160040/3Sterling silver fruit bowlbailey, banks, & biddle, philadelphia, pa,20th centuryLobed with scroll reticulated panels, therim applied with high relief sunflower andstrawflower blossoms, monogrammed tocenter.H: 1 3/4, W: 12 1/4 in. 19.9 oz.$500-700

108 151856/28Sterling silver tea and coffee serviceinternational silver co., meriden, ct, early 20th centuryComprising a hot water kettle on stand, coffee and teapot, coveredsugar, creamer, waste bowl, and twin-handled tray, each piece withdecorative 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 158153/8Three sterling silver center bowlss. kirk & son co., baltimore, md, early 20th centuryEach with wide rim with repoussé flowers and foliage ona stippled ground, the largest bowl monogrammed. (3).Dia: 13 in. (largest). Total weight: 60 oz.$1,000-1,500

117 160241/2Hand-hammered sterling silver compotehans christensen, copenhagen and new york,circa 1970sThe rim of the hammered bowl irregularlyshaped with a dimpled top, above a cylindricalfluted base.H: 6 1/2 in. 22.6 oz.provenance:From the estate of a Rochester Institute ofTechnology benefactor, probably given as a giftby Hans Christensen.$2,000-3,000


116 160241/1Rare hand-hammered sterling silverpresentation compotehans christensen, copenhagen andnew york, circa 1970sThe shaped hammered bowl abovetooled tree barked textured baseapplied with depictions of craftsmenat work, with engraved inscription“Rochester Institute of TechnologySchool for American Craftsmen inappreciation of the CharlotteFredericks Mowris Professorship inContemporary Crafts first conferredon Hans Christensen 1976.”H: 6 1/2 in. 21.6 oz.provenance:From the estate of a RochesterInstitute of Technology benefactor,probably given as a gift by HansChristensen.

note:Hans Christensen (1924-1983)distinctly shaped the craft ofsilversmithing in the United States,as one of the most accomplishedand inventive designers of thesecond half of the 20th century.Christensen trained under thereknowned Georg Jensen, andbecame the lead silversmith andhead of the prototype department.His career took off in 1952 whenChristensen was sent to New Yorkto represent the Georg Jensen firmat the Museum of Modern Art.Christensen’s designs made up themajority of the show and thus hewas introduced to the AmericanCraft movement.

After moving to the United States in1954, Hans Christensen beganteaching at the School for AmericanCraftsman at Rochester Institute ofTechnology, where he taught twogenerations of silversmiths. As acraftsman, he emphasized theimportance of making objects forpeople that specifically defined theirpersonality and individuality. Hispieces are held in collections all overthe world including numerouschurches, the Vatican and in thecollections of Royal families, pastUnited States Presidents andCongressmen.Hans Christensen held manyprestigious awards throughout hiscareer, including two medallions

from King Frederick of Denmark, theEisenhart Award for OutstandingTeaching by RIT, and was named tolifelong status as a Fellow of theAmerican Crafts Council in 1979.Christensen was the only endowedchair in the crafts for the CharlotteF. Mowris Professorship inContemporary Crafts, as engravedon the compote at hand.$2,000-3,000

121 160269/5Collection of assorted match safes and remainingsmoking paraphernalialate 19th/early 20th centuryComprising forty six silver- and nickel-platedmatch safes; together with eight smokingparaphernalia objects including ash trays, cigarcutters, and a replica of the first match book.(approx. 54).$1,500-2,000

118 160269/2Collection of twenty four silver- and nickel-platedmatch safeslate 19th/early 20th century, mostly americanVarious forms, decorations, and sizes; four are sterlingsilver, three with enamel. (24).L: 3 in. (largest)$1,500-2,000

Property deacessioned from the Franklin Institutelots 118-121These lots have been deaccessioned from the Franklin Institute and were originally donated to themuseum by the Diamond Match Company in 1977. These lots will be sold on behalf of theFranklin Institute to benefit future acquisitions.

120 160269/4Collection of twenty four silver- and nickel-plated match safes19th/20th century, mostly americanVarious forms, decorations, and sizes; five are sterling silver; twowith niello inlay. (24).L: 2 7/8 in. (largest)$1,500-2,000

119 160269/3Collection of twenty four silver- and nickel-plated match safeslate 19th/early 20th century, mostly americanVarious forms, decorations, and sizes; seven are sterling silver.(24).L: 2 3/4 in. (largest)$1,500-2,000

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122 160130/6Large Mexican sterling silver traysanborns, mexico city,mid 20th centuryOval with pie-crust edge.L: 22 3/4, W: 16 in. 68.2 oz.$1,000-1,500

123 160130/8Collection of Mexican silverarticlessanborns, mexico city,mid 20th centuryComprising twelve each smallbowls, bread plates (Casa Prieto),butter pats (Emma, .950 standard);and one shallow serving dish;together with a shell-form footeddish. (38).H: 1 1/2, W: 10 1/2, D: 7 1/4 in.(serving dish). Total weight: 157 oz.$1,500-2,000

124 160048/14Eight Mexican silver sugar scoopswilliam spratling, taxco, 1956-64With rosewood handles.L: 4 in.$200-300

Mexican & Peruvian Silverlots 122-125

125 160387/1Pair of Peruvian silver five-light candelabracamusso, lima, mid 20th centuryBaluster form standard issuing four scrollingarms, on shaped circular base. (2).H: 12 in.$1,500-2,500

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