William B. Kerr & Co. Furniture

Art Nouveau easel back frame dressing table mirror with two women figures.

An Art Nouveau easel back frame dressing mirror w/full figure of woman.

An impressive center bowl designed by William B. Durgin Co. Magnificent very rare piece, created in the United States by the silversmiths and silverware makers William B. Durgin Co, back in the turn of the 19th century, circa 1900. This fabulous center vase bowl was crafted with Edwardian neoclassical patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. The vase stand in a rounded pedestal foot and suited with a pair of elaborated handles with multiples garlands and tassels. The upper border is adorned with four groups of organic motifs of flowers chiseled in low and high relief and a fine bright cut decoration along the rim. The design of this piece is extremely interesting as it brings together various artistic movements such as the Art Nouveau, the Edwardian, the Neoclassical with a hint of neo-Gothic details and the Greek Revival. Has a total weight of 972 Grams and a measurements of 389 mm by 375 mm by 120 mm (12.16 x 14.75 x 4.75 Inches). Stamped with the maker's mark cartouche with a D associated to William B. Durgin Co, the model number and signed, "D STERLING 930C". NutmegGraters.Com ~ American Sterling Nutmeg Grater By Durgin William B. Durgin Co. (1853 - 1924) was a noted American sterling silver manufacturer based in Concord, New Hampshire, and one of the largest flatware and hollowware manufacturers in the United States. Over the period between the 1905-1924 it was merged into the Gorham Manufacturing Company. The company was founded by the silversmith William Butler Durgin (July 29, 1833 - May 6, 1905). Durgin was born in Campton, New Hampshire, and from 1849-1853 apprenticed to Boston silversmith Newell Harding. In the 1840s Durgin moved back to Concord, where he opened a small shop making spoons opposite the Free Bridge Road. He incorporated as William B. Durgin Company in 1853, in 1854 added the manufacture of silverware, and in 1866 established a large brick factory on School Street. In 1905, after the death of both Durgin and his son, George F. Durgin, the company was acquired by Gorham through a long process that culminated with an official purchase in 1924. Production was moved to Providence, Rhode Island, in 1931. The company made the Davis Cup, the silver service for the battleship USS New Hampshire, and medals for St. Paul's School. Its Fairfax flatware...

Being offered is a sterling silver baby rattle by the world renowned Tiffany and CO. The rattle is circular and designed in the shape of the moon. For those nights when the baby is ...

Lot of 10 antique sterling and one 800 silver sugar / tea spoons in a variety of styles and designs including shell bowls, twisted handles, floral motifs and one enameled. Makers inc...

20th century sterling silver picture frame with ornate decorative border.

A sterling silver picture frame with decorative edge, circa early-20th century. Marked 'Sterling' on back as shown in close-up image, last image. Dimensions: 3.5" Width x 4" Height.

American Sterling Silver Picture Frame Marked Sterling, and with a C and a scepter.Rectangular, with a heart-shaped opening. 4 by 3 in., .73 troy ozs.

Being offered is a sterling silver baby rattle by Webster Silver. Although it is a very old piece it has a contemporary look and design. It is faceted and tapered in the center. A...

This antique sterling silver Christening cup was made in England in approximately 1848 in the period Early Victorian style. The front o...

Being offered is a unisex baby cup from 1950. It’s in mint condition and does NOT have a monogram. It can be gifted to either a girl or boy. It has a sleek a...

William Scott leather picture frame with applied sterling silver floral motifs. It measures 12'' by 12'' (inner dimensions are 9'' by 7'') and bears hallmarks as shown. It is in new ...