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Antique Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver from the early 20th century and earlier is highly desirable and collectible. Famous makers like Tiffany, Gorham, Georg Jensen, Reed & Barton, Unger Brothers, Shiebler, Shreve and Wood & Hughes and others are are in great demand for rare and unusual silver items of flatware and hollowware.



Gorham Spoons Sterling Souvenirs From a Bygone Era a Print Book by Chris McGlothlin
Gorham Spoons a Print Book by Chris McGlothlin Gorham Spoons a Print Book by Chris McGlothlin Book Review by Greg Arbutine If you are a collector of sterling silver souvenir spoons, then the book Gorham Spoons by Chris McGlothlin is a must have for your print library. With over 400 pages it features hundreds of good quality photos of all the Gorham souvenir spoons that were ever made. Each spoon is expertly described and also given an indication of rarity and value.
GREG ARBUTINE
Mar 194 min read


Knickerbocker Etched by Gorham Sterling Silver
Knickerbocker Etched by Gorham Sterling Silver The Gorham Knickerbocker Etched Sterling Silver Flatware pattern is a very fancy multi-motif pattern modeled after the Japanese Aesthetic Movement mainly focusing on intricately detailed flowers. The pattern was created by a technique called acid etching where each piece had wax applied, then the item is hand etched. The acid reduces down the silver to form a design pattern. The pieces were all individually made by hand. Th
GREG ARBUTINE
Mar 12 min read


What is Aesthetic Movement Silver?
Aesthetic Movement Silver by Gorham What is Aesthetic Movement Silver? In the United States from around the years 1865 to 1890 there was a rush of silver companies adopting the design aesthetics of Japanese naturalistic art forms. These pieces often included the artful use of flowers, lily pads, frogs, bugs, grasshoppers, butterflies, sea grass, dragon flies, fish, spiders, sea life and many other Japanese inspired design aesthetics. This design influence is sometimes re
GREG ARBUTINE
Feb 162 min read


14th Century Sterling Silver Pattern by Shreve & Co. of San Francisco
14th Century Sterling Silver Pattern by Shreve & Co. of San Francisco The 14th Century Sterling Silver Pattern by Shreve & Co. of San Francisco is one the most unusual antique sterling silver patterns ever manufactured. It is evocative of the times of Spanish swash buckling sailing ships. The pattern looks like the decorative portions of pirate treasure chests. The pattern features faux rivets and an intricately cut out cross shaped pattern. Shreve & Co. only manufa
GREG ARBUTINE
Jan 92 min read


Fontainebleau Gorham Antique Sterling Silver Flatware from the year 1880 modeled after French Renaissance Nobility and Royalty
Fontainebleau Gorham Antique Sterling Silver Flatware from the year 1880 modeled after French Renaissance Nobility and Royalty The Gorham Fontainebleau Sterling Silver Flatware pattern is a very eloborately decorated multi-motif pattern modeled after the french nobility and royalty of 16th century France. Each piece depicts a various person inclusive of royals, courtiers, servents, noblemen, queens, princesses, princes, kings and more. The pattern was first made in the ye
GREG ARBUTINE
Nov 30, 20252 min read
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