Measuring in diameter, and high, this bombe-top box is engraved in the manner of Louis XVI and initialed with (I think) an elaborate ET initial. The lid fits snugly, and the interior shows evidence of having been gilded. Most likely made in France, c. 1900, and in excellent condition.
A chased and decorated International Sterling creamer and sugar, in matching pattern of American manufacture, c. 1950.
The sugar measures 5 1/4" in diameter, and 3 3/4" high. The creamer measures 4 1/2" in diameter, and 4 1/4" high. Each is marked "International Sterling, C 162". Each is in excellent condition.
Bearing the Birmingham, England sterling silver mark for 1956, this Georgian style port ticket is in excellent condition, with normal patina. It measures 2 1/4" across, and 2 1/8" high. The chain attached is in excellent condition as well.
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Marked "Herman Roth Larchmont, N.Y.", and "handmade sterling" these arts and crafts tongs are decorated with an applied letter B. They measure 5 3/4" long and are 3/4" across. Herman Roth (1901-1968) had a studio/shop in Larchmont, N.Y., where he was active from the 1940's to the 1960's. The tongs are in excellent condition. Acanthus Antiques takes all credit card orders over the phone 301 530-9600 or by fax 301 530-8840. PayPal invoices can be sent on requ ...click for details
Still residing in their original aqua box, this Georg Jensen sugar tongs and lemon fork were the gift-of-choice for many buying the "perfect gift" for a bride and groom in the 1960's. They are in excellent condition, well marked, and were manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's.
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Weighing 2.58 t.o of sterling silver, and engraved with the name of Robert H. W. Rae, '33, and the names of two ships on which he was stationed, USS Arizona, and USS Idaho, the napkin ring measures 2" in diameter, and 1 1/2" high. It has the Towle hallmark, and was manufactured in the United States, c. 1940.
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A vintage copper scuplture depicting the Brooklyn Bridge, probably dating from the 1970's. The work is intended to be wall mounted. Condition: Very good. Dimensions: Height 22 1/2", Width 60".
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A whimsical pair of cast aluminum and patinated lion appliques, circa 1960. The regal lions are depicted in a standing pose of strength. The surface patina is in a brassy tone. The backs are fitted with loops for wall mounting. Condition: Very good. Dimensions: Height 34", Width 16".
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