Kerr Sterling Silver Baby Set Rich in Turn-of-the-Century Assumptions

Turn-of-the-century sterling silver baby cup rich in period assumptions. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark. Upward tapering sides and scroll handle. Acid-etched frieze depicting s...

Set of 3 Chrysanthemum sterling silver butter pats. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Plain and round gilt well. Shoulder has rinceaux-sty...

Georg Jensen sterling silver baby / Christening cup With leaf motif capped handle 20th century, Denmark 110 g Engraved ROBERT.

A magnificent, fine and impressive set of six antique George III English sterling silver meat skewers or letter openers made by Paul Storr, an addition to our diverse flatware collection. These magnificent antique George IV English sterling silver meat skewers or letter openers has a plain tapered form. This exceptional set is comprised of three pairs of meat skewers, each pair graduating in size. Each skewer is ornamented with the contemporary bright cut engraved crest below a baron's coronet. The terminal of each skewer is embellished with a chased decorated shell design below a reed decorated circular ring loop finger piece. Sets of six graduated antique silver skewers are difficult to locate, especially those by the renowned and important London silversmith Paul Storr. The original use of this item was purely as a game/meat skewer. Due to its form, this piece may certainly be used as an effective letter openers Condition These antique silver meat skewers...