Silver Plated Figural Chicken Napkin Ring, American, circa 20th Century

Silver plated American figural napkin ring of a young boy pushing a heart shaped napkin ring marked "Meriden 161", indicating the earlier version of this ring, circa 1886. The Mer...

Very rare and unusual piece, a sterling silver "note holder" fronted by an Indian Chief on the front in high relief. A bale on top provides for a necklace and hanging as a decorative piece of jewelry. Other decoration on the front includes a tomahawk and a peace pipe criss-crossed beneath the Indian. The back is plain with a decorative "repousse" floral border, and "sterling" clearly marked in the lower left (see image). It is 2 7/8" high  x 2" wide resembling and in the style of a match safe; probably manufactured by Unger Bros. of Newark, New Jersey, circa 1880, but difficult to observe all of the surfaces because of the frontal "notes" in permanent place. A note holder would have been used to write down reminders and/or notations by the user; the surfaces appear to be a celluloid type material. Condition is excellent with six notes intact; a very slight "crease" to the back side; hardly noticeable (see image). Appropriate Americana for the discerning collector with a Western Native American...

An antique decorative toothpick holder figure. Made of silver plated metal. A nice original antique item for displaying or just to use on your table. It is in the original as found c...

An antique silver & crystal figural rooster salt cellar In .835 silver. By August Betz. Simply a wonderful salt cellar! Date: Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in over...