107. Russian Silver-gilt and Porcelain Mounted Chalice, Moscow, 1844, makers marks indistinct, assayer Andreiì Antonovich Kovalbskiì, bell-shaped bowl with Cyrillic engraving at rim, applied with four enameled porcelain ovals depicting Christ on the cross and three saints, in faceted bead surround, with applied foliate and wheat sheaf ground, on baluster stem engraved with anthemion to base, on domed base embossed with lambrequins, scrolls, and quatrefoils, ht. 11 3/8 in., approx. 21 $1,000-1,500 108. Russian Enameled Silver Spoon, late 19th century, marks possibly for Aleksandr Benedictovich and with 84 standard, urnform finial and twist-turned handle, the bowl decorated with foliate scrolls, lg. 8 in., approx. 4 $200-400 109. Russian Silver Soup Ladle, date marked 1882, with maker s mark for Sh. Lapovtsin, and city mark for Kaunas, ovoid bowl with gold-washed interior, fiddle back-tipt stem, lg. 15 in., approx. 9 110. Khlebnikov Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case, Moscow, 1882, assyer likely Victor Savinkov, cylindrical, with enameled geometric and paterae borders, central cartouche, the lid with monogram, lg. 3 1/2 in., approx. 4 107 110 108 111 21
112 114 117 111. Russian Enameled Silver Spoon, late 19th century, marks possibly for Ovchinikov, with assayer s mark and 84 standard, with ball-form terminal and twisted stem, reverse of bowl decorated with a troika scene, lg. 7 1/2 in., approx. 3 $250-350 112. Russian Silver and Colorless Glass Ewer, Moscow, late 19th/early 20th century, Bolin, maker, the silver neck with bold acanthus and C-scrolls, with short spout, hinged lid with acanthus thumbpiece, angular handle with tapered husks, with rocaille terminal, on mold-cut colorless glass balustroid body, ht. 13 in. $5,000-6,000 113. Russian Silver Gilt and Enamel Presentation Teacup Set, 1896-1908, maker possibly Mariìa Vasilbevna Semenova, comprising cup, saucer, and teaspoon, in fitted oak case with satin lining bearing Cyrillic retailer s marks for the Firm of Morozov, St. Petersburg, the cup and saucer with foliate and leaf polychrome enameling, and applied beading, the center of saucer engraved with Indo-Persian inscription, cup ht. 3, saucer dia. 4 1/2, spoon lg. 4 3/8 in., approx. 8 $1,000-1,500 114. Russian Silver Coin Holder, 1896-1908, maker s initials indistinct, assayer s initials AL, cruciform, with engraved scalework ground, each arm with compression fitting for coins, lg. 3 in., approx. 2 115. Three Russian Silver Table Articles, an 1896-1908 thimble cup, engraved with partially gold-washed Art Nouveau flower, and a monogram, ht. 2, and a 1908-17 fish fork and knife, with old plated steel tines/blade, approx. 1 weighable silver. $150-250 113 22
116. Fine Khlebnikov Gold-washed, Enameled, Jeweled, and Ivory Painting Mounted Silver Casket, Moscow, 1908-17, with Imperial warrant mark, rectangular, with side lifting handles, the hinged lid with sloping sides, and mounted to center with a miniature painting on ivory after the work A Boyar Wedding Feast by the painter Konstantin Makovsky, set under glass, within green and red cabochon jeweled borders, the corners of box with opaque green sugarloaf jewels, box with all-over fine cloisonné enameling of scrolling vines and geometrics, interior gold-washed, interior of lid engraved with monogram EKB and dated 1913, ht. 5 3/8, wd. 8 5/8, dp. 6 3/4 in., in original Khlebnikov Baltic birch case, approx. 62 Note: The original painting by Makovsky, painted in 1883, resides in the collection of The Hillwood Museum in Washington, DC. $50,000-80,000 116 with details 23
126 118 117. Russian Silver Cigarette Box, Moscow, 1908-17, rectangular, the lid stamped with a figure of man on horseback carrying a flag on a spear, with cabochon amethyst latch, lg. 4 7/8 in., approx. 6 Chinese and Japanese Silver 118. Japanese Export Silver Oval Open Bowl, late 19th century, with four-character mark, the double-walled vessel with lappet molded edge, the sides molded in very high relief with dragons on a stippled ground, lg. 9 1/4 in., approx. 44 119. Japanese Export Silver Bowl, late 19th century, with fourcharacter mark, of shaped oval form with double-walled interior, the exterior decorated in high relief with irises, leaf stalks, and rustic tables, all on a hammered ground, lg. 5 3/8 in., approx. 8 120. Large Silver Tea Tray, possibly Japanese, marked.950 and sterling, rectangular, with clipped corners, lg. to handles 25 1/2 in., approx. 77 $700-900 121. Japanese Export Four-Piece Silver Tea Set and an Associated Sugar Bowl and Creamer, early 20th century, all with character markings, the first with teapot, creamer, covered sugar, and waste bowl, second with character markings, each decorated with chrysanthemums and with dragon handles, ht. of teapot 5 1/2 in., approx. 58 122. Five-Piece Japanese Export Silver Vanity Set, early 20th century, each marked with characters, comprising four various brushes and a hand mirror, each molded with irises on a stippled ground, lg. 5 1/2 to 10 in. 123. Central Asian Export Silver Covered Box, late 19th/early 20th century, the cover molded in high relief with three cavorting figures in a landscape, borders and sides etched with scrolling foliage, short bracket feet, wd. 9 3/8, dp. 9 3/8 in., approx. 40 124. Large Southeast Asian Silver Repoussé Bowl, Burma or Thailand, early 20th century, heavily chased and embossed with groups of royal figures at various pursuits, dia. 10, ht. 6 in., approx. 46 $300-400 24
141 119 140 143 125. Indo-Persian.800 Silver Repoussé and Reticulated Bread Tray, 20th century, oval, slightly lobed sides chased and embossed with exotic flower stems with small areas of piercing, on four stemmed ball feet, lg. 13 5/8 in., approx. 22 $300-350 126. Chinese Export Silver Incense Burner, 19th century, the cover with foo lion finial and openwork band of scrolling foliage, with dragon-form handles, the body with a calligraphic band above designs of dragons and a flaming pearl, shaped legs with beast head knees, on a circular openwork base, ht. 10 in., approx. 32 128. Five Chinese Export Silver Table Articles, 19th century, a creamer, unmarked, decorated with light engraving of foliage and a central molded band of birds and foliage; two similar sauce boats, both marked for Hung Chong, one with stippled ground, the other plain; chamberstick, marked KW and with character, with lobed stem and lightly engraved foot; and an octagonal box, marked Zeesung and with character mark, pavilion scene with birds, lined interior, lg. 4 to 7 in., approx. 32 129. Assembled Group of Chinese Export Shell Pattern Flatware, 19th century, various makers including Khecheong, Wongshing, and possibly Houchong, comprising: six luncheon forks, one dinner fork, nine teaspoons, twenty-three soupspoons, fish slice, cheese scoop, and a marrow spoon, some monograms, forty-two pieces total, approx. 89 127. Assembled Group of Chinese Export Silver Flatware, 19th century, various makers, comprising a set of six engraved spoons, KW maker; group of five large serving pieces, two sugar tongs, pseudo marks; and fourteen miscellaneous pieces, mostly with decorated handles, monograms, 25 pieces total, approx. 24 troy oz. weighable silver. $300-400 130. Six Chinese Export Silver Mugs, 19th century, one marked for Wang Hing, dragon-form handle and panels of landscapes with birds, monogram; one marked Wihg Nam, decorated with irises and birds in a riverscape; one marked for Luen Wo, decorated with a pavilion scene and landscape; one marked ZW, decorated with a dragon, monogram; one marked PB, decorated with a dragon; and one with lightly engraved design of a dragon and cloudwork, monogram, ht. 2 1/2 to 3 3/4 in. 25
131. Three Chinese Export Silver Mugs and a Large Beaker, 19th century, two marked for Khecheong, the beaker, with threaded lip and plain body, presentation inscription, and a short mug with thread decoration; one marked for Leeching, scalework decoration, monogram; and one with pseudo-english hallmarks, plain body with thread decoration, ht. 2 1/2 to 4 in., approx. 22 132. Assembled Group of Chinese Export Silver Flatware, second half 19th century, various makers, mostly fiddle-back or fiddle and thread pattern, comprising: ten dinner forks, three luncheon forks, twelve cream soupspoons, four teaspoons, twelve tablespoons, three large serving spoons, two sauce ladles, two salt spoons, and master butter spreader, 49 pieces total, monograms, approx. 98 133. Six Chinese Export Silver Card Cases, second half 19th century, various marks, one for Yatshing, one for Wang Hing, all with repoussé molded designs of figures, foliage, or dragons, ht. 4 1/2 to 3 in. 134. Two Asian Export Silver Goblets, mid-19th century, the first Japanese, c. 1864, marked TH, decorated with scrolling grapevines and bunches all on a stippled ground, the stalk-form stem on an engraved circular foot; the second Chinese, marked KTC, repoussé molded with scrolled dragons on a stippled ground, the foot with bamboo shoots, both monogrammed, ht. 6 3/4 and 5 5/8 in., approx. 15 135. Four Chinese Export Silver Bowls, mid to late 19th century, first possibly Luen Hing, molded with panels of figures at various pursuits, foliate molded foot; second marked WS and with character, decorated with birds perched on a prunus branch; third marked WN and with character, possibly Wan Nam & Co., decorated with a moon and flowering chrysanthemum; fourth marked CW and with character, of lobed form with panels of fruit, foliage, and landscapes, dia. 4 3/8 to 5 3/8 in., approx. 25 136. Three Chinese Export Silver Mugs, mid to late 19th century, first marked LEO, with dragon-form handle, the body decorated with a continuous scene of figures, mountains, pavilions, and trees; second marked YS, probably Yatshing, with faux bamboo handle and continuous scene of bamboo stalks and birds; third marked KHL, faux bamboo handle, body decorated with a continuous scene of warriors, ht. 4 1/4 to 4 3/4 in., approx. 24 Note: For a similar example of the first, see Chinese Export Silver 1785-1885, Milton, Massachusetts, 1975, fig. 138, page 204. 137. Four Chinese Export Silver Goblets, mid to late 19th century, first with marks for Cutshing, decorated with entwined foliage on a stippled ground, with traces of gilt wash, monogram; second, with marks for Leeching, engraved with entwined grape bunches and vines, monogram, plain circular foot; third with two-character mark, plain hammered bowl, stem with mid-knop and circular foot; fourth with marks for Leeching, plain bowl, lower part of bowl applied with bamboo shoots, stem molded in the form of a bamboo stalk, plain circular foot, monogram and date, ht. 5 1/8 to 7 5/8 in., approx. 24 138. Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Tea Set, third quarter 19th century, marked TC and with character mark, comprising teapot, creamer, and sugar, all decorated with scrolling dragons, monogrammed and inscribed, lg. of teapot 6 1/2 in., approx. 23 139. Chinese Export Silver Oval Tray, third quarter 19th century, mark possibly Hsi, with bamboo stalk edge and foliate repoussé border, the center with circular hammered ground and an oval reserve of two dragons amidst cloudwork and a flaming pearl, lg. 13 1/4 in., approx. 28 140. Chinese Export Silver Circular Tray, third quarter 19th century, marks possibly for Chang-Hsing, the sculpted border decorated with two dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl, all along a cloudwork ground, the center engraved with a scene of a figure in an outdoor pavilion with characters in the borders, dia. 10 7/8 in., approx. 18 141. Chinese Export Silver Basket, third quarter 19th century, marked with characters and HK, hinged handle in the form of entwined wire, the basket with openwork and closed foliate molded well, the inner border with stippled ground, plain center, circular foot, dia. 9 in., 16 142. Assembled Group of Chinese Export Kings Pattern Flatware, late 19th century, mostly marked Leeching, comprising ten dinner forks, eight luncheon forks, seven cream soupspoons, and five tablespoons, monogrammed, approx. 90 143. Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Tea Set, late 19th century, stamped Paukhing Paukuang with character mark, comprising teapot, creamer, and sugar, each piece with bamboo handle, lobed body and decorated chrysanthemums, ht. of teapot 6 3/8 in., approx. 28 26
145 151 144. Two Pairs of Chinese Export Silver Fish Servers, late 19th century, first marked for Hung Chong and Co. and with character mark, engraved with foliage and fish, with mother-of-pearl handles; second marked KMS and with character mark, engraved and molded with dragon designs, lg. 11 1/2 in. 145. Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Coffee Set and Associated Hot Water Kettle, late 19th century, marked S and with character marks, comprising: coffeepot, creamer, and covered sugar, the hot water kettle on stand marked KMS, all decorated with repoussé designs of scrolling dragons and pearls, ht. of pot 8 in., approx. 63 146. Chinese Export Silver Soup Ladle, late 19th century, marks for Khecheong, the handle molded with scrolls, plain bowl, monogram, lg. 13 1/2 in., approx. 10 148. Assembled Group of Chinese Export Flatware, late 19th century, comprising twenty-two forks, spoons, and serving pieces, each with figural terminal, the stems with various decoration, lg. approx. 7 in., approx. 44 149. Group of Eight Chinese Export Silver Boxes, late 19th century, various makers, two marked WH, one TAI (possibly Taikut), one SLK, various shapes, most with chinoiserie scenes of foliage, dragons, or figures, lg. 1 1/2 to 4 3/4 in., approx. 22 150. Four Chinese Export Silver Bowls, late 19th century, first marked for Wang Hing, circular form with repoussé designs of floral swags, circular foot; second and third marked for Wang Hing, circular shape and repoussé designs of dragons, one with engraved presentation; fourth with four-character mark, circular and with openwork designs of dragons, dia. 4 to 5 in., approx. 24 147. Chinese Export Silver Fish Set, late 19th century, marked TS and with character mark, comprising twelve knives and forks and an associated butter spreader, each filled handle with dragon designs on a stippled ground, 25 pieces total, lg. of knives 6 3/4 in. 151. Three Chinese Export Silver Table Articles, late 19th century, a circular tray marked for Cutshing, with raised floral border and engraved floral center on a stippled ground, monogrammed, dia. 11 3/4; and two overlaid glass stoppered decanters, smaller marked ShingYuan, with bamboo shoots over amber glass; taller marked Yuchang, flowering cherry tree over colorless glass, ht. 7 1/4 and 9 in., approx. 25 oz. weighable silver. 27
161 152. Assembled Chinese Export Silver Four-Piece Tea and Service, late 19th century, comprising a coffeepot, marked Tuck King, Nanking, teapot, creamer, and covered sugar, all marked NK and with character, each decorated with dragons on a stippled ground, ht. of coffeepot 7 3/8 in., approx. 56 153. Five Chinese Export Silver Beakers, late 19th/early 20th century, one marked for Hung Chong and Co., designs of dragons and cloudwork, monogram; one marked for Cumshing, single dragon on a plain ground, monogram; the others all with character marks, variously decorated with figural or dragon scenes, two with presentation inscription Schutzenkorps Kiautschou, ht. 3 1/8 to 4 7/8 in. 154. Five Chinese Export Silver and Enamel Articles, late 19th/early 20th century, all with character marks, a master scent bottle, two boxes, and a filigree table and card case; all have multicolored decoration of figures or foliage, bottle ht. 5 1/2 in., approx. 18 $250-350 155. Six Chinese Export Silver Caddies and Boxes, late 19th/early 20th century, one marked TC for Kuan-Chi, decorated with dragons and a continuous scene of figures; a tea caddy marked WH for Wang Hing, faceted hexagonal form; powder box marked SCK, circular with dragon designs; baluster-shaped tea caddy with two-character marks, decorated with peonies; and a pair of circular powder boxes with character marks, lightly engraved dragon designs, ht. 2 1/4 to 5 1/2 in., approx. 31 $200-400 156. Five Chinese Export Silver Vases, late 19th/early 20th century, one marked for Sunshing, depicting three cranes with beaks inside the vessel, circular foot; a pair of trumpet-shaped vases, marked WC and with character mark, decorated with peonies, circular weighted base; one baluster-shaped with four-character mark, shallow engraved decoration with figures and foliage; and a trumpet-shaped vase, possibly Wang Hing, repoussé decoration of dragons, ht. 6 5/8 to 8 3/8 in., approx. 23 weighable silver. 157. Five Chinese Export Silver Table Articles, late 19th/early 20th century, two-handled footed vase, decorated with a continuous scene of playing children, bamboo decorated circular foot, ht. 5; covered box and underplate, marked Tuck Chang, decorated with prunus on a stippled ground, dia. 5 1/2; footed bowl marked Leesung, decorated with shaped panels and stippling, dia. 4 1/2; small bowl, marked LH and with character mark, with upper band of flowering vines, dia. 4 1/2; and a handled basket, fourcharacter mark, openwork design of foliage, oval foot, lg. 7 1/2 in.; approx. 34 158. Eight Chinese Export Silver Articles, late 19th/early 20th century, various makers, a cup, marked WS, two crumbers, and five silver overlay and glass scent bottles with designs of foliage and a dragon, monogrammed, approx. 14 weighable silver. 159. Five Chinese Export Silver Bracelets, late 19th/early 20th century, one inset with carnelian, one with three carved ivory panels, all with foliate or figural designs, some with characters, three with gold wash, approx. 6 weighable silver. 28
160. Six Asian Export Silver Articles, late 19th/early 20th century, a creamer and sugar marked for Hung Chong and Co., each with stippled and ribbed decoration, monogram; creamer and sugar marked GR, with stippled decoration; butter dish marked Zeesung, with bamboo decoration on a stippled ground; and a stoppered scent bottle, marked WN, with stippled decoration, monogram, ht. 2 to 5, wd. 2 1/2 to 5 3/4 in., approx. 29 troy oz. 161. Chinese Export Silver Two-handled Tea Tray, late 19th/early 20th century, marked Luen Wo, Shanghai, and with character mark, with scrolled handles, the openwork border depicting scrolling dragons amidst cloudwork, the interior with a dragonwork border and scene of flowering prunus on a stippled ground, monogrammed, lg. 23 in., approx. 80 $700-900 162. Six Chinese Export Silver Articles, late 19th century/early 20th century, various makers, a circular box, marked Teh Ling, dragons on a stippled ground; four small trays in varying designs, one marked Wang Hing; and an oval hand mirror, marked for Hung Chong, scrolling dragon design, monogrammed, wd. 4 3/4 to 6 1/4 in., approx. 20 weighable silver. 163. Group of Mostly Chinese Export Silver Small Articles, late 19th and 20th centuries, various marks and makers, comprising four snuff boxes, five pillboxes, seven match safes, and two vinaigrettes, most with chinoiserie-type decoration, lg. 2 3/4 to 1 3/8 in., 18 pieces total, approx. 20 weighable silver. $600-800 164. Boxed Three-Piece Chinese Export Silver and Enamel Condiment Set, early 20th century, unmarked, comprising small spoon, pickle fork, and butter knife, with openwork bamboo handles with green enameled bamboo leaves, in fitted case with J.A. Rawson, Amherst, Massachusetts, retailer s stencil, approx. 1 $175-225 165. Chinese Export Silver Inkstand and Two Pens, early 20th century, marked Zeewo and with character mark, with rusticated pen holder and two colorless glass inkwells, each with foliate engraved cover, ogee base with stippled ground and ball feet, lg. 5 1/4 in., approx. 8 weighable silver. 166. Three Chinese Export Silver Bud Vases, early 20th century, a pair of baluster vases chased and embossed with stippled cartouches of birds on prunus branches, ht. 5, and a prunus chased and embossed trumpet vase on carved wood stand, full ht. 8 7/8 in., approx. 6 weighable silver. $300-400 South American and Mexican Silver 167. Colonial Silver-mounted Cocoanut Shell Chalice, likely South American, late 18th/early 19th century, unmarked, with silver rim, reeded vertical bands, on girdled, single-knopped stem and spreading foot, ht. 6 1/4 in. 168. Silver Bowl, Spanish Colonial or Continental, early 19th century, vertically molded, and with reeded ogee rim, base with two sets of monograms, one engraved, the other embossed, dia. 9 3/4 in., approx. 14 169. Three South American Silver Articles, late 19th century, a silver maté cup on stand, with engraved gourd cup set into ovoid silver base with four decorative shells, on slender paw feet, attached to dish base, base dia. 6, with an associated bombilla, lg. 9, and a hammered silver cup, quatrefoil, on spreading foot, ht. 2 1/4 in., approx. 12 $250-350 170. South American Silver Basin, likely Chile, late 19th century, unmarked, round, with ogee rim, and pair of foliate cast ovoid pendant handles, monogrammed, lg. to handles 15 3/4 in., approx. 45 171. Set of Six Mexican Sterling Side Plates, mid-20th century, marked MRT, stylized floriform, dia. 6 in., approx. 28 $150-250 172. Four-Piece Mexican Sterling Coffee Service, mid-20th century, maker s mark Lys, comprising ovoid coffeepot, covered sugar, creamer, and open sugar, with vertical fluting, gadrooned girdle bands, leaf-topped serpentine handles, the pot with fruitwood handle, on spreading trumpet feet, pot ht. 9 1/2 in., approx. 76 total. 173. Mexican Sterling Sauce Boat and Ladle, mid-20th century, the sauce boat by Juvenito Lopes Reyes, with rocaille C-scroll rim, ht. 4 1/2, the sauce ladle with turnback handle with stylized leaf buds by E. Ramirez, lg. 6; sold together with an associated Reed & Barton sterling oval undertray date marked 1951, lg. 9 3/4 in., approx. 22 total. $250-350 174. Large Mexican Sterling Tea Tray, mid-20th century, Ortega, maker, oval, with shaped sides mounted with foliate rim, with scroll and shell handles, lg. to handles 32 3/8 in., approx. 154 $1,500-2,000 29
177. American Silver Engraved Punch Bowl, marked BP and STERLING, with rolled rim, on low foot, engraved with rocaille C-scrolls, floral sprays, birds, and dolphins, engraved with crest and with monogram dated 1754 to underside, dia. 9 1/4 in., approx. 41 Note: The silver content of this lot has been analyzed at both the Winterthur Museum Laboratory and the London Assayer s Office. These analyses can be supplied upon request. $3,000-5,000 177 175. Large Mexican Sterling Serving Platter, Mexico City, third quarter 20th century, Prieto, maker, rectangular, with scroll and water lily flower border, lg. 26 1/4 in., approx. 91 American Silver and Silver Plate 176. Set of Seven Federal Coin Silver Tablespoons, Boston, late 19th century, Benjamin Pierpont, maker, with bright-cut decoration and monogram, lg. 9 in., together with two coin coffee spoons and a pair of sterling sugar tongs, approx. 16 troy oz. total. $200-300 178. Federal Coin Silver Helmet-shaped Creamer, New York, c. 1790, Garret Schanck, maker, with beaded rim, high loop handle, body bright-cut engraved with a monogrammed shield topped by drapery swag ending in floral swags, on trumpet foot with beaded rims, on square foot, ht. 8 in., approx. 6 $600-800 179. American Federal Silver Porringer, Boston, late 18th century, David Tyler, maker, of typical form, with pierced handle, brightcut monogram, lg. 6 1/2 in., approx. 6 180. Six Matching Federal Coin Silver Flatware Items, New York, late 18th century, Garret Schanck, maker, all with matching bright-cut decoration, three place spoons, two teaspoons, and a pair of sugar tongs, monogrammed, approx. 8 178 184 185 30
187 181. American Colonial Silver Creamer, late 18th/early 19th century, maker s mark HB with pseudo-english hallmarks, possibly Henry Bailey, Boston, or Henry Biershing, Hagerstown, Maryland, paneled pear shaped, with short spout, ear handle, and octagonal foot, underside engraved with monogram and small name, ht. 3 1/2 in., approx. 4 $150-200 185. Federal Coin Silver Covered Silver Sugar Urn, Philadelphia, c. 1811, John and Peter Targee, makers, ovoid, with domed lid with ball finial, reeded angular handles, body with engraved wrigglework bands, over bright-cut band of patera demilunes and lambrequins, monogrammed in roundel to one side, ht. 6 1/2 in., approx. 14 $600-800 182. Federal Coin Silver Sugar and Creamer, early 19th century, maker s mark IG, possibly James Geddy, Williamsburg, Virginia, squat and lobed pear shaped, with acanthus rims, flute and acanthus serpentine handles, on bulbous trumpet foot, sugar ht. 7 in., approx. 31 $600-800 186. Federal Coin Silver Covered Sugar and Creamer, Philadelphia, c. 1811, Ward & Cox, makers, bulbous ovoid, with leaftip tooled angular handles, with reeded upper rim, and shell-tooled footrim, sugar lid with flame finial, monogrammed, sugar ht. 6 1/4, creamer ht. 5 in., approx. 24 183. Late Federal Three-Piece Coin Silver Tea Set, Nicholas J. Bogert, New York, early 19th century, comprising teapot, milk jug, and large covered sugar urn, vasiform, with tapering panels, rims and girdle bands with heart-form tooling, girdled egg-shaped finials, monogrammed, teapot ht. 10 1/2 in., approx. 73 total. $600-800 187. American Federal Silver Six-Piece Tea and Coffee Service, New York, c. 1820, four pieces marked J. Doll, comprising two teapots, coffeepot, covered sugar, creamer, and waste bowl, each with flowering vine edge on a stippled ground, boldly gadrooned body and rectangular foot with anthemion molded edge, ht. coffeepot 10 1/4 in., approx. 143 $1,500-2,500 184. Federal Coin Silver Teapot, New York, c. 1810, John Vernon, maker, ovoid, domed lid with ball finial, fruitwood handle, long serpentine spout, with engraved wrigglework bands over patera demilunes and lambrequins, monogrammed roundel to one side, ht. 7 in., approx. 22 Note: Engraving matches covered sugar urn, lot 185. 188. Four-Piece Federal Coin Silver Tea Service, New York, c. 1820, Nicholas J. Bogert, maker, comprising paneled ovoid teapot, covered sugar, creamer, and waste bowl, the pot and sugar with domed lid with flower-form finial, serpentine handles, with heart-shaped milled rims, and trumpet bases topped by band of heart-shaped lambrequins, monogrammed, pot ht. 9 in., approx. 86 total. $2,500-3,500 31
188 189. Federal Coin Silver Coffeepot, Philadelphia, c. 1820, John Owen, maker, squat ovoid, with bead, oak leaf, and leaftip milled rims, ear handle, serpentine spout on trumpet foot, monogrammed, ht. 10 1/2 in., approx. 47 $700-900 190. Late Federal Coin Silver Cream Jug, R. & W. Wilson, Philadelphia, c. 1825, ovoid, with slightly flaring girdle, acanthus loop handle, on trumpet foot, with small bright-cut monogram, ht. 7 in., approx. 8 $600-800 191. Samuel Kirk Silver Salver, Baltimore, 1830-46, with S-scroll and shell rim, inner rim with bands of engine-turning, on three scroll feet, dia. 9 1/4 in., approx. 15 192. Sterling Porringer, likely American, mid-19th century, unmarked, with pierced scroll handle engraved with name, bulbous body engraved with mottoed coat of arms, lg. 7 in., approx. 8 193. William Gale & Son Coin Silver Kettle on Stand, New York, mid-19th century, ovoid, chased and embossed with fruiting grapevines, domed lid, with grapevine crabstock handle, on spreading foot, and grapevine base with crabstock legs enclosing burner, monogrammed, ht. 15 in., approx. 79 $1,500-2,500 194. Set of Eleven American Coin Silver Kings Pattern Tablespoons, mid-19th century, possibly Frederick Marquand, monogrammed, lg. 6 7/8 in., approx. 15 195. Two Gorham Coin Silver Teawares, mid-19th century, eggshaped teapot with beaded rims, spout, and lid final, acanthus ear handle, body engraved with strapwork cartouches and leaftip, on engine-turned ground, ht. 9 3/4, and a matching kettle on stand, unmarked, similar styled as teapot, but with elaborate satyr mask and pendant ring handles, tap with faceted handle, on removable stand with scroll feet cast to knees with beading and foliage, full ht. 16 1/2 in., approx. 118 total. Note: Possibly similar to an Abraham Lincoln presidential service. 196. Two American Silver Fish Servers, a Lincoln & Foss threaded example with scroll engraved blade, lg. 9 3/4, and a hammered pointed antique example, lg. 9 7/8 in., approx. 5 $250-350 197. Boston Coin Silver Tea Caddy, H.B. Stanwood & Co., mid- 19th century, oval, with domed lid, chased an embossed with cartouches and scrolls, accented with fish scale, garlands, and shells, monogrammed, ht. 5 1/4, sold together with a later Whiting Imperial Queen tea caddy spoon, lg. 3 7/8 in., approx. 11 $250-350 32
189 193 195 198. Four-Piece Crosby & Morse Sterling Aesthetic Movement Tête-à-tête Tea Set, Boston, mid-19th century, bullet-shaped teapot and covered sugar, with ovoid creamer and waste bowl, all with floriform lid finials, angular handles with ram masks hung with husk swags, paneled spouts with further husk swags, with engraved patera lappets and reeded girdle, on acanthus-topped hoof feet, monogrammed, teapot ht. 6 1/2 in., approx. 44 troy oz. total. $800-1,000 199. Ball, Black & Co. Coin Silver Center Bowl, New York, mid- 19th century, also marked E&S, likely Eoff & Shepard, bellshaped bowl chased and embossed with fruit and flower cartouches, with scalloped acanthus-engraved rim, on trumpet foot with further repoussé, and ropetwist rim, engraved with small presentation inscription dated 1856, ht. 10 1/4 in., approx. 26 $2,500-3,000 33
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202 203 202 200. J.E. Caldwell & Co. Sterling Repoussé Pitcher, mid-19th century, ovoid, with short spout, rim engraved with overlapping leaftip, with vine-wrapped crabstock ear handle, body heavily chased and embossed with wide band of flowers flanked by leaftip bands, monogrammed to underside of base, ht. 8 1/2 in., approx. 31 $1,200-1,800 201. Pair of Jones, Shreve, Brown & Co. Coin Silver Sauce Boats, Boston, 1857-60, ovoid with flying loop handles, ogee rim, on C- scroll acanthus feet topped by flowerheads, ht. 5 1/4 in., approx. 23 total. 202. Impressive Six-Piece Newell Harding & Company Coin Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Boston, c. 1860, all finely chased and embossed with fruiting grapevine, and with engraved name Hall to side roundel, comprising pear-shaped teapot, covered sugar, milk jug, hot water jug, kettle on stand with burner, and ovoid open sugar bowl, with ear handles topped by acanthus, and lids with grape bunch finials, tiered feet, the kettle with removable filter ring for tea or coffee brewing, teapot ht. 8 1/4, kettle ht. 14 1/4 in., approx. 153 Note: Sold to benefit a Boston non-profit institution. Examples of Newell Harding & Company works are housed in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts, and will be represented in the forthcoming June 2007 publication Silver of the Americas, 1600-2000, by Jeannine Falino and Gerald W.R. Ward. Provenance: This set, and the following lot, belonged to Francis Ashbury Hall (1816-1885) and his wife, Mary Ann Dowse Hall (1814-1890). Mr. Hall was an importer and wholesale hardware dealer in the Boston firm of Horton, Hall & Co. (later Hall & Macomber). Mr. Hall later established a banking firm, and was the secretary and treasurer of the Boston Lying-in Hospital. The set was passed on to Mr. and Mrs. Hall s nephew, Charles Francis Dowse (1844-1931), who was one of the founders of the Boston hardware firm of Bigelow, Dowse & Co. The set has since descended through the family of Mr. Dowse to the current consignor. $4,000-6,000 35
204. Pair of Tiffany & Co. Part-Gold-washed Sterling Flatware Servers, c. 1869-75, with block-form hollow handles engraved with a single band of diamond and paterae enclosed by scrolls, monogrammed, a pastry server, lg. 10 7/8, and a berry scoop, lg. 9 3/4 in., approx. 8 total. 205. Pair of Gorham Sterling Footed Salt Cellars, 1871, ovoid, with short arrow and leaftip handles, on trumpet foot, monogrammed, ht. 2 1/2 in., approx. 4 $200-250 206. Seven-Piece Gorham Sterling Repoussé Tea and Coffee Service, retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co., c. 1874, comprising two ovoid teapots, ovoid coffeepot, covered sugar, creamer, waste bowl, and kettle on stand, with flower-form finials, ear handles with overlapping fish scale, bodies chased and embossed with dense foliates, and centered by an olive leaf girdle, monogrammed to undersides, kettle ht. 11 1/4, coffeepot ht. 7 3/4 in., approx. 158 total. $3,000-5,000 204 203. Newell Harding & Co. Coin Silver Tea Caddy, Boston, c. 1860, oval, finely chased and embossed with fruiting grapevine scrolls and front roundel engraved with name Hall, slightly domed hinged lid with rectangular finial engraved with kanji script, with swing handle with further grapevine repoussé, beaded rims, interior with central divider, wd. 6 1/8 in., approx. 26 troy oz. Note: Sold to benefit a Boston non-profit institution. Provenance: See preceding lot. 207. Thirteen-Piece Tiffany & Co. Sterling Japanese Ice Cream Flatware Set, 1875-91, comprising twelve ice cream spoons, lg. 6, and an ice cream slice, lg. 11 in., not monogrammed, approx. 15 208. Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Repoussé Sauce Boats, 1875-91, boat-shaped, with reeded serpentine rim, reeded ear handle with acanthus terminal, body chased and embossed with foliage and fern leaves, on low foot, monogrammed to underside, ht. 4 1/2 in., approx. 26 206 36
207 209. William Gale Sterling Three-Piece Tea Set and Associated S. Kirk & Son Creamer, 19th century, comprising a large teapot, covered sugar, waste bowl, and creamer, each molded with bands of anthemion at the edges, plain body, looped handle and circular foot, all monogrammed and inscribed Bonheur, ht. of teapot 9 3/4 in., approx. 99 $1,000-1,500 210. Group of Medallion Silver Flatware, third quarter 19th century, comprising six Wood & Hughes teaspoons depicting profile bust of Diana, lg. 5 5/8, five teaspoons with American pseudo-english hallmarks, with profile medallion of a lady, lg. 6, a pair of Gorham mustard spoons with medallion of a young lady, lg. 3 5/8, an S. D. Brower & Son teaspoon with medallion of classical woman, lg. 5 3/4, monograms, together with an unmarked oval napkin ring with medallion of young classical man, (15 pieces); sold with a silver plate medallion fruit pocket knife, and five silver plate medallion flatware items, (21 pieces total), approx. 10 weighable silver. $700-900 212 211 partial 214 37
213 211. Four Gorham Sterling Medallion Flatware Items, third quarter 19th century, a sauce ladle retailed by Tiffany & Co., with profile medallion of Mars, lg. 7 1/4, a tablespoon with profile medallion of a young woman, lg. 7, and two teaspoons with profile medallion of a helmeted woman, lg. 5 7/8 in., approx. 5 total. 212. Ball, Black & Co. Sterling Medallion Scoop, third quarter 19th century, with oval profile medallion of a young helmeted man, curved bowl engraved with a flower, lg. 8 1/2 in., approx. 2 38 294 216
213. George W. Shiebler Sterling Medallion Bracelet, New York, c. 1880s, the oval link bracelet suspending twenty-seven small profile medallions depicting Roman ladies and helmeted soldiers, the rounded clasp with further medallion, with safety chain, numbered 1156, approx. lg. 8 in., approx. 1.5 214. Group of Hotchkiss & Schreuder Sterling Medallion Flatware, third quarter 19th century, comprising twelve dinner forks, lg. 7, six tablespoons, lg. 7 1/4, two place spoons, lg. 8 1/2, a teaspoon, lg. 6, and a luncheon/youth knife, lg. 7, all with profile medallion depicting the bust of young Dionysius, monogrammed, approx. 28 total.; sold together with a paperback copy of American Medallion Silver, by Maryanne Dolan, Attic Press, 1998. $3,000-5,000 215. Tiffany & Co. Sterling Dresser Jar, 1875-91, squat ovoid, lid with oak wreath enclosing monogram, on fluted ground, sides with four ribbon-tied oak swags, ht. 3 3/4 in., approx. 9 216. Tiffany & Co. Sterling Open Vegetable Dish, 1875-91, square, with fluting to interior, rim applied with acanthus, scrolls and shells, on paw and ball feet topped by acanthus, monogrammed, lg. 9 1/4 in., approx. 23 $600-800 217. Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Punch Ladle, third quarter 19th century, with spherical terminal with reeded band applied with roundels, on quadripartite stem, ovoid shaped bowl with ivy leaf shoulders, lg. 12 1/2 in., approx. 5 218. Gorham Sterling Bread Tray, late 19th century, boat-shaped with pointed ends, stamped at rim with rocaille scrolls, monogrammed to center, lg. 16 in., approx. 12 219. Gorham Sterling Fruit Bowl, late 19th century, the shaped rim stamped with clusters of water lilies and lily pads, monogrammed to center, dia. 10 7/8 in., approx. 13 222 221. Thirteen Whiting Manufacturing Co. Plain Tipt Coin Silver Teaspoons, fourth quarter 19th century, lg. 5 1/2 in., approx. 6 $125-175 222. Three Figural Flatware Serving Articles, likely American, late 19th century, a pair of serving spoons chased, embossed, and engraved with leaves to bowls, lg. 8, and a sugar sifting spoon, lg. 8 1/8 in., the stems marked sterling, the terminals cast as a classical maiden entwined in fruiting grapevine, monogrammed, approx. 10 total. $250-300 220. Whiting Manufacturing Co. Sterling Repoussé Footed Bowl, late 19th century, beaded rim, chased and embossed with dense flowers and leaftips, on domed trumpet base with leaftip rim, ht. 5, dia. 8 in., approx. 13 223. Neoclassical-style Silver Plate Hot Water Urn, late 19th century, urn form with high looped handles and baluster body engraved with foliate bands and leaves, square base with swags and scrolled feet, ht. 20 1/2 in. 39
225 224. Whiting Manufacturing Co. Sterling Open Vegetable Dish, late 19th century, ovoid, molded with tapering flutes, and with shaped C-scroll rim, lg. 13 in., approx. 18 $200-300 225. Five-Piece Shreve, Crump & Low Gold-washed Sterling Tea Service, late 19th century, comprising teapot, kettle on stand with burner, covered sugar, creamer, and waste bowl, squat ovoid, with paneled sides, accented with S-scroll lappets, with S-scroll and acanthus rims, foliate ovoid finials, with scroll handles, on acanthus-topped scroll feet, monogrammed, kettle on stand ht. 13 in., approx. 166 total. $1,500-2,500 226. Whiting Manufacturing Company Aesthetic Movement Sterling and Copper Bowl, late 19th century, ovoid, chased and embossed with stylized nautilus shells, acid-etched with stylized kelp, shaped rims, handles, and foot, one side applied with a copper-bodied crab, and the other with a sterling crayfish, goldwashed interior, lg. to handles 12 in., approx. 22 $1,200-1,800 227. Large J.E. Caldwell & Co. Sterling Repoussé Tea Tray, Philadelphia, late 19th century, rectangular, with rounded ends, engraved to center with monogram within acanthus cartouche, and star-centered diapered ground, the sides with wide band of chased and embossed foliage, and with overlapping leaftip rim, lg. 26 5/8, wd. 20 in., approx. 163 $3,000-5,000 226 40