Whiting Sterling Silver and Starburst Crystal Drink Coasters, S/4

A set of sterling silver salad servers by the Frank M. Whiting Company, founded in 1878 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. In the Oval Twist pattern issued in 1880, a gorgeous pair...

A sterling silver serving spoon, set with a piece of Baltic Amber, Russia, circa 1980s. The honey-colored, tear-drop shaped piece of amber is bezel set between two leaves. A twig fo...

A pair of large glass and silver wine coasters by Frank M Whiting & co. Minor scratches and patination to the silver otherwise in good original conditi...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of contemporary sterling silver African animal themed coasters made by Patrick Mavos; an addition to our range of collectable silverware. These exceptional contemporary cast sterling silver wine coasters have a circular rounded shaped form. The body of each coaster is embellished with an exceptional array of conjoined hippopotamus designs*, ranging in stances; the interior surface of this animal themed border bears details enhancing the anatomical features. These exceptional examples of animal related silverware retain the original fabric covering to the underside. The hallmarks struck to the rim of these coasters include: Maker's mark: PM (Patrick Mavos). Maker's mark: Sable antelope head within a triangle (sterling). Date letter: b, 2000 Patrick Mavos describes a hippopotamus as Africa's 'river horses' which are the very picture of peace and contentment. This brand has over forty years of experience creating high quality African inspired, family designs and unique heirlooms. The antelope fineness mark was original awarded to what is now Zimbabwe in 1923, however the maker's mark and date letter pertain to London where the maker is registered with the assay office. Condition These silver coasters...