Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 107

The Manuscript & Collectibles Auction

Silver

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 642		Magnificent 800 Fine Silver Coffee & Tea Set With Tray. The set consists of a water kettle with burner, coffee pot, tea pot, sugar bowl, creamer, and tray. Pots have foliate repousse handles and all but creamer have lids with rosebuds. No monograms. Excellent condition. Normal scratches to tray. A lovely set. 188 ozt. Estimate Value $2,500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 643		Beautiful Pair of Large, Elaborate, Sterling Silver Repousse Mantle Vases. Magnificent large pair of sterling silver repousse mantle vases. Both are a match boasting sharp and crisp high relief detailing of flowers and leaf vines flowing from top to bottom, the mouths of the vases very sharply scalloped evoking the base or sepal of a flower. Domestic scenes of a family tavern with a bagpipe playing, men drinking and smoking their pipes are featured on one side of the vases with the opposing sides having large, smoothed medallions meant for engraving which have both been left plain. There are two small medallions just above the foot of the vases with one of each pair stamped " R.C. Sterling" with no other marks. We have no idea the age of these pieces, but they have been well cared for. We do not recommend them to be filled with water, instead use a glass inset cylinder vase inside easily found. Both pieces measure 17 x 7 x 7", stand straight, and together weigh 66 troy ounces. Estimate Value $1,600 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $960
Lot 644		135 Troy Ounces of Vintage Sterling Silver in a Variety of Smaller Serving Pieces, Very Little Matching. Some treasures here including candlesticks, small nut bowls, small trays, tongs, salt cellars and the like, many showing their use with scratches and light dents. 135ozt. Estimate Value $1,500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,380
Lot 645		Sterling Silver -- 55 Pieces From El Greco Pattern by Reed & Barton, 1972-2005 + Six Pieces Not From This Pattern. Includes 16 teaspoons, 8 knives, 8 forks, 8 salad forks, 8 soup spoons, 1 butter knife, 5 serving pieces, 1 sugar spoon. Other vintage items, not from this pattern: 1 bonbon dish and 5 small nut bowls. Total weight: 102.75 ozt. Estimate Value $1,500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,020
Lot 646		97 Piece Sterling Silver Place Setting; English Gadroon by Gorham. Vintage 97 Piece sterling silver place setting by Gorham entitled "English Gadroon" (1939 - 1991) Place setting includes 12 knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 salad, 12 soup spoons, 23 teaspoons, 12 spreaders, 7 iced tea spoons, 3 serving spoons, 1 serving fork, 1 butter knife, 1 gravy ladle and 1 jelly spoon. 119 troy ounces of sterling silver. Estimate Value $1,500 - UP From The Estate of Dr. Clinton Roath Jr. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,200
Lot 647		Outstanding Monmouth Oaks First Place Sterling Silver Horse Racing Cup, 1966, Won by Willie Shoemaker and George Getty II. The Monmouth Oaks is an American Thoroughbred horse race which began running since 1871 in Oceanport, New Jersey at Monmouth Park, then had to be moved to the Bronx when New Jersey outlawed parimutuel betting. It returned to Oceanport in 1946 and has continued to host the most legendary fillies, jockies, trainers and horse breeders in America. Offering a very rare sterling silver first place trophy from 1966 awarded to Natashka, a filly owned by George F. Getty II (son of billionaire J. Paul Getty) who met with a violent, self-inflected death in 1973. Natashke was ridden by the single greatest horse jockey in the history of the sport, William Lee "Bill" Shoemaker (1931-2003) who for 29 years held the world record for total professional jockey victories. Trophy is engraved THE MONMOUTH OAKS, MONMOUTH PARK, WON BY NATASHKA, JULY 4, 1966. Trophy is stamped with Sheffield Silver Hallmarks near handle near the rim of the cup. From flame tipped lid to base is 13 x 7¼ x 7¼". Beautifully made sterling silver lidded cup, trophy is in excellent condition with only scattered minor rubs and scratches that in no way diminish this rare cup. 57 troy ounces. Estimate Value $1,100 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 648		Fantastic Trove of Sterling Silver: Excellent Mismatched Pieces, Footed Dishes, Salt Cellars, Bowls, Jam Jars and 60+ Salt Cellar Spoons. A wonderful trove of sterling silver pieces that are of a quality that deserve a new home. A mix of British and American silver companies, these pieces have been well maintained and certainly deserve a second chance at entertaining. 1.) 4 matching salt cellars and 3 pair of other styles 2.) 3 short footed dishes 3.) 3 nut bowls 4.) matching small creamer and sugar 5.) 3 glass lined jam jars 6.) 2 vanity jars, 7.) 4 napkin rings 8.) 60 plus salt cellar spoons 9.) 3 very large ladles (800 silver) plus other odds and ends. Approximately 90 troy ounces. Estimate Value $900 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,050
Lot 649		Two Antique Sterling Silver Frank Whiting Coffee and Tea Pots, Post WWI and in Beautiful Condition. Great looking pair of antique serving pieces A coffee and tea pot in sterling silvier from the Frank Whiting & Co. which made fine silver from 1896 - 1940 in North Attleboro, MA. These two pots are very representative of their craftsmanship and simple elegance. Larger pot is 3½ pints and the smaller pot is 3 pints. Quite remarkably, there are only very light scattered scratches and no dents. The only issue is the knob atop the larger pot is a tad askew otherwise, these are a lovely pair and beautifully crafted. 44 total troy ounces. Estimate Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 650		Collection of 18 Sterling Silver Pieces, All in Very Fine Condition. Collection of sterling silver pieces all in fine to excellent condition. Stand outs are the heavy, hammered sterling silver creamer and sugar (let them blacken with tarnish) with the pair weighing a hefty 16 ozt. Also included are two other creamer and sugars, one small tray, three napkin rings, a large compote, a candy dish, a shell shaped nut spoon and rest, three cocktail forks and a Tiffany & Co. single sterling silver "shot glass". Total weight for the collection is 72 ozt. Estimate Value $700 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $810
Lot 651		46 Piece, 8 Place Setting of "Silver Rhythm" by International Sterling Silver. Silver Rhythm (1953-1996) Sterling silver flatware: 8 Dinner Forks, 8 Dinner Knives, 7 Salad Forks, 12 tea spoons, 9 butter knives, 2 sugar spoons in pre-owned condition. 60 + ozt. Estimate Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 652		Pair of Superb, Sterling Silver Chalices with Gilt Cups, Boasting Wonderful Repousse Celtic/Fantasy/Science Designs. Outstanding pair of sterling silver chalices boasting wonderful repousse images of vaguely Celtic designs each with three vignettes of a necromancer or wizard engaing in sciences and mysticism. These are the most perfect pair of chalices for fans of cosplay, "Game of Thrones" "Lord of the Rings" or the "Avalon" series of books. Stamped R.C. Sterling and measure 11 x 5 x 5", with cup diameter 4¼ x 4 x 4" with the interiors of both cups gilt washed. In perfect condition and extremely handsome pieces. 40 troy ounces. Estimate Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 653		Tiffany Vintage Sterling Silver and Cut Crystal Martini Pitcher. Cut glass in a quilted graduated diamond pattern. Back panel by the handle is uncut. Applied glass handle. The collar and the covered spout are heavy gauge silver and marked TIFFANY & CO. STERLING SILVER. Height: 8¾". Fine pre-owned condition, no chips or scratches. Accompanied by a small tray (not Tiffany) with silver repoussé foliate border, 5¼" in diameter. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $313
Lot 654		Antique Scottish Snuff Mull, 19th Century. Snuff box made from a ram's horn with silver and agate, about 3" long and 2½" wide. Around the top is "From Messrs Dickson & Turnbull to James Dall, for long & faithfull Service." Wonderful eye appeal. The inhaling of powdered tobacco became common in Europe in the 17th century and was used by both sexes throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 655		Late 19th Century, Exceptional Sterling Silver and 14K Yellow Gold Gentleman's Cigarette Case. Outstanding gentleman's antique sterling silver and 14K yellow gold cigarette case from the R. Blackinton Co. well known for their exceptionally high end The company was founded by Walter Ballou and Roswell Blackinton at North Attleboro MA in 1862 and continued as R. Blackinton & Co. until 1967. The original B pierced by a sword trademark was used until 1900 which is the hallmark found on this case. Marked sterling silver and 14K gold, the craftsmanship of this piece is superb, with gold inlay band completely surrounding case, with gilt wash on inside of case, the spring loaded sterling brace inside to hold the cigarettes perfect, and the case itself nicely sized at 3 x 5¼". Case is mongrammed JHS along the 14K yellow gold band, normal handling and weighs 170 grams. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 656		Finely Crafted Sterling Silver, Short Pedestal Bowl Originally by Cornelius Wynkoop, New York, A Reproduction of Their Bowl Introduced in 1726. Superior reproduction by Graff Washbourne Dunn of a hemispherical bowl originally made in 1726 by Cornelius Wynkoop. The Wynkoop's were a multigenerational family of early American Silversmiths and this design was most likely influenced by similar shaped Chinese porcelain export bowls popular at the time. Bowl appears to have been displayed and never used with only scattered pattern from polish. Measures 5¼ x 10 x 10" and again in excellent condition and absolutely gleams when polished. No engravings or monograms. 35 troy ounces. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $400
Lot 657		Two Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Baby Cups and a Sterling Silver Cunhill Orfebres Child's Picture Frame. Tiffany & Co. have for over 100 years created sterling silver baby cups that have proven immensely popular with generations of people wanting to gift a special set of new parents with a beautiful commemoration of their bouncing bundle of joy. In this lot are a large and small version. The larger cup is 4 x 3 x 3" (5 ozt) and is monogrammed "MGJ". The smaller is engraved Andrew David 7/1/86 and is 2½ x 2¾ x 2¾" (2¾ozt). Shallow monograms/engravings can be removed but the trend is to leave them for their look back in time. Both cups in very fine condition with no dents or scratches. The third item is from the well regarded silversmiths in Barcelona, Spain Cunill Orfebres. This is a beautiful sterling silver frame meant for a child or children, frame has a rabbit, cat and rocking horse with a mantle of books and toys and is leather backed with a snap flap for easy installation of photo. The exterior measures approx 6" x 6¾ inches and this holds a 3¼ x 4½" photo. In excellent condition and hardly appears used. (17ozt). These luxury items are still for sale and retail for a total over $1000. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 658		Beautiful, Heavy Italian Silver Sculpture of a Circus Horse, with Gilt Accents on Saddle and Bridles, Silver Fineness 800. Gorgeous circus stallion sculpture from Italy in 800 silver fineness with gilt accents to saddle and bridles. Stands solidly on its hind feet, the craftsmanship on this piece is impressive boasting lovely detail throughout especially the details in the saddle and of course the mane and tail. Marked 800 silver under one hoof. In near to mint condition. 42½ troy ounces. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $840
Lot 659		Collection of Sterling Silver Pieces: Large Bowl, Beaker & Saucer, Inlaid Box, Gilt Goblet, Hash Pipe (?) and more. Nice collection of sterling silver items. 1.) Fine scalloped bowl from Black, Starr and Frost by Gorham 2½ x 10 x 10" for a total weight of 17 ozt. engraved with the letter "P" inside bowl. 2.) Sterling silver beaker and saucer pefect for the bedside. Beaker (size of juice glass) 3½ x 2¼ x 2 with 5 x 5" saucer weighing a total of 4½ ozt. 3.) Sterling silver and gilt goblet 5 x 4 x 4" engraved on underside of base, given as an award in 1973 so it doesn't show 4.) A small wood box (zebra wood veneer) 2 x 5 x 4" with a sterling silver repousse panel of an 18th Century domestic scene of a family celebration and dinner inset into the lid and 2 ozt. 5.) 7½" Sterling silver pipe (we think), marked 925, extremely well made and it's not a tea infuser since it has a tapered end for inhaling at one end and club end does not open, 2½ ozt. 6.) Round silver repousse box from India with details of men riding elephants, driving oxen and fishing. 3½ x 5 x 5" a weighing 3½ ozt. with lid fitting nicely 7.) a fine open work nut spoon of two cherubs. Note Spoon is 800 fineness. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 660		Beautifully Cast Vintage Sterling Silver Trophy of Angel Holding a Wreath Aloft by Hincklenton & Phillips, London. 1930s era casting in sterling silver of a triumphant winged angel holding a trumpet to her side and a wreath aloft. Very much a traditional symbol of victory in athletics the detail in this piece are exceptional. Engraved vertically in small block letters along a back fold of the robe, " Hincklenton & Phillips" a popular dealer in premium silver pieces in London in the first half of the 20th Century. Sits on wood stand but we feel it may have been originally mounted on a base far more substantial. Nice long mounting stem extending 3¼" from below base of angel. Angel stands 8" tall alone and is 11" x 5 x 5" on the wood base. Approximately 18 troy ounces. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 661		Sterling Silver Judaica: Hazorfim Cake Server (New) and Sculptures by Kedem of Dancer & Musician plus Moses with 10 Commandments. Three fine, Jewish themed sterling silver pieces: 1.) Fantastic cake server by Hazorfim Judaica in Kafar Daniel, Israel with a sterling silver handle and stainless steel flat blade by Sheffield. Handle marked Hazorfim and 925 and appears never to have been used. 2.) Sculpture by A. Kedem of Israel a two figure sculpture on polished stone base of a violinist and dancer boasting a wonderful sense of movement and remarkable details in their clothes, hats and especially the violin. 6¾ x 5 x 3" 3.) Very popular sculpture of Kedem's Moses and the Ten Commandments 6¼ x 3 x 5". All three Kedem figures are fully sterling silver, marked 925 and are in excellent condition. Impossible to determine troy ounce weight on sculptures as they are affixed to base but know they are well made and substantial. Server is 2 ozt excluding blade. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $240
Lot 662		Collection of Very Fine Antique Crystal, Porcelain and Sterling Silver Pieces. Nice collection of antique pieces. 1.)Sterling silver and crystal cruet by Birch and Gaydon, London, with lovely repousse design of an 18th Century couple in their home on one side, in the garden on the other. 6 x 3 x 3" in excellent condition. 2.) Especially nice sterling silver and crystal dual condiment bowl etched with delicate and intricate foliate design 4 x 6 x 6" stamped sterling with British marks. 3.) Crystal jam jar with Watson Sterling Silver lid ("R" engraved on lid) 4 x 3 x 3". 4.) Two pair (4 total) salt/pepper shakers from Empire Sterling, glass tube lining, weighted bases. 5.) Pair of short sterling silver candlesticks by Royal Danish 4½" in height weight reinforced. No cracks, chips or repairs on any of the pieces, lip of one candlestick dinged, hardly of note. Troy ounce weight modest (about 10 ozt) in that the shakers weighted and candlesticks moderately reinforced between cup and base. Finally a beautiful early 20th century cabinet plate decorated by the Volkstedt � Rudolstadt firm founded in 1908 of Ackermann & Fritze. This factory was known for producing high quality luxury porcelain in the Royal Vienna, Meissen and Sevres manner in a particular decorative style reminiscent of Renaissance paintings complimented with gilding and elaborate border designs. Beehive (shield) raised on verso. Almost all Royal Vienna porcelain was meant primarily for display. 9½" in diameter. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 663		Vintage Tiffany & Co., Large Mid-Century Sterling Silver Bowl and Walker & Hall Sterling Silver Standing Soup Ladle. From Tiffany and Co. a supremely handsome candy or bon bon bowl with a striking mid century design. Bowl measures 2 x 11 x 11" with only very light evidence of use. Stamped Tiffany & Co. 21309A. An outstanding piece weighing 26 ozt. We have coupled this with another striking serving piece from Walker and Hall, a heavy, sterling silver, standing spoon/ladle. Stamped W&H Sterling beautifully made with discreet initial "U" at tip of handle. 6 ozt. Total weight is 32 ozt. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $336
Lot 664		Heavily Ornamented, Siamese Sterling Silver Presentation Jewelry/Cigarette Box. 4 x 6 5/8 x 1½". Beautiful high relief repousse of Thai dancers. Engraving inside lid, in part: "Presented to Lt. Col. W.R. Scheible USAF OSD ARPA, R&D Field Unit…Bangkok, Thailand June 1966." Stamped on bottom, "Made in Siam Silver." Estimate Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $250
Lot 665		Two Antique Sterling Silver Trophy Cups. One is 6½" tall and 3½" in diameter, not including handles. With silver mark of Henry Wigfull, Sheffield with Antique trophy cups are very popular. The smaller cup is 3 1/8" high and 1 7/8" in diameter. Trophy cups are very popular now. Weight of both: 12¼ ozt. Estimate Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 666		48 Troy Ounces of Scrap Silver. Perfect for melting into something great a scrap collection of sterling flatware and other small pieces. Estimate Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 667		Three Antique, Sterling Silver Victorian Clothes/Hair Brushes, Very Collectible. Three highly prized and beautiful sterling silver Victorian era clothes or hair brushes. Two are a matched pair 4¾ x 2¾ with beautiful repousse details, with centered monograms L and C. The third has elaborate repousse detail with cherubs in a foliate design, center cartouche having no monogram 6½ x 1½. All three wonderful antique pieces. Estimate Value $350 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 668		Magnificent 18th Century, Large Sterling Silver Shell Ladle plus Three Florentine Serving Pieces. Sterling silver ladle with marks dating this exquisite piece to the late 1700s Jan Lotter, a Cape of Good Hope Colony silversmith. Possibly Johannes Matthias Lotter (1759) son of Johannes Casparus Lotter (1737). Cup of ladle is in the shape of deep clam shell and has remained in very fine condition. End of ladle has been engraved with a small cross on a base and underside monogrammed with the letter S and just below it, G. F. Ladle is 3¾ ozt. The other pieces are simply Italian "Florentine" silver (heavily plated) and are called The DaVinci set as the crest atop fork is the DaVinci coat of arms while the spoon is the hallmark of Florence. Italy. These are very attractive quite practical and appear never to have been used. Come with original certificate and box. Estimate Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $425
Lot 669		A. Michelson, Denmark, 10 Piece Collection of Sterling Silver, Gilt and Enamel Anniversary Christmas Spoons & Forks, 1967, 68, 70, 71. Since 1910, Anton Michelson (A. Michelson) silversmiths in Denmark have issued Christmas spoons designed by different artists or designers. These pieces are highly prized by collectors of mid-century mondern designs and these pieces do not disappoint. Spoons and forks are 925 sterling silver, boast heavy gilding and stunning enamel work. In this collection we have: One fork and one spoon from 1967, two forks and two spoons from 1968, two spoons from 1970, one fork and one spoon from 1971, for a total of ten (10) pieces. Total for all ten are 14¼ ozt and come with original boxes. Estimate Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 670		Vintage Silverplate Serving Items -- Ten Pieces, Seven of Which Are BSC Silver on Copper, a Sheridan Coffee Pot, and a Pair of Gorham Candeladra. Seven Birmingham Silver Company (BSC) silver-on-copper items, including:, tea pot, hot water kettle with burner, creamer, sugar bowl, and waste pot. Most of these are stamped with a crown symbol, "BSC" and "reg." and some also have "Silver on Copper." Additionally, a pair of Gorham electroplate silver candelabra, and a Sheridan silver plate coffee pot / hot water pot. Elegant and practical. Estimate Value $800 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 671		Large Lot of Silverplate Items - Great For Holiday Entertaining: Includes Electric Coffee Percolator, Tea Pots, Chocolate Pot, Ice Bucket & More. Electric coffee percolator, with cord; two teapots; chocolate pot; water pitcher; ice bucket; three serving dishes (for bread, bonbons?); a set of three cheese servers; cased set of two small knives with mother-of-pearl handles; and set of four small knives--silverplated spreaders-- by Godinger. Nine individual items and three sets, for a total of 18 items. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 672		Group of Ten Silverplate Trays and Ten Silverplate Dessert Plates. Silverplate trays of various sizes, some with decorative scenes and/or borders. The largest is 20 x 14", with three compartments; another is 18¼ x 13"; one is 15" in diameter; a square tray is 14¼ x 14¼"; another is 14½ x 14½"; another tray has a mythological hunting scene; the other trays are somewhat smaller. Additionally there are ten silverplate dessert plates, 6" in diameter, and a set of six "Antique Florentine Party Knives." All items great for holiday entertaining. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 673		Two Ornate Victorian Silverplate Epergnes Perfect for Holiday Entertaining. The Gilded Age in the Modern Age, ideal for elegant/festive entertaining (1) 13" high, 6 x 6½" across the base; with glass insets. Engraved on base: "Walker & Hall Sheffield England.Warranted Hard & Silver Soldered." (2) Fine, ornate, two-armed epergne, Height: 13¾"; 22" across. Both pieces in excellent condition and sure to dress any table for festive occasions. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $264
Lot 674		Collection of Large Silver Plate Pieces: Serving Trays, Bowls, Pitcher, Relish Dish. Great for holiday entertaining, a collection of large silver plate serving pieces including two matching silver trays 18" round and 15" round, large water pitcher, large footed serving bowl 12" oval, twin footed relish dish, chocolate or gravy server an two small 9 x 6" in overall very fine used condition. Estimate Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 675		Elegant Two-Piece Elegants Silverplate Tureen Centerpiece With Mirrored Tray. Elaborate centerpiece is 18" long, including the gracefully extended handles, and 8" across. Mirrored tray is 22" x 11" and reflects the pattern on the bottom of the centerpiece. Set your table for the holidays in elegant style. Estimate Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $188
Lot 676		Five Silverplated Decorative and Serving Items. This lot includes a centerpiece with a highly-ornamental design, 11¾" high; a Lazy Susan, 19" in diameter, with five compartments surrounding a center compartment, which has a lid; a pair of vases, 12½" high; and a gravy bowl. Great items for the holiday season. Estimate Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold