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Material: Silver
Audrey Werner, Pair of Sterling Silver & Madiera Citrine Cage Cuffs, US, 2001
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials, including her signature black iron, to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
Early 2000s American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Audrey Werner, Pair of 18-Karat Sterling Silver and Coral Bangles, US, 2020
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials, including her signature black iron, to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
2010s American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
The Rhino Sterling Silver Lighter
Located in Milan, IT
Playful true-to-life silver rhinoceros that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative artwork in its own right. Expertly handcrafted by the F...
Category
2010s Italian Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baroque Liturgical Vessel, Open Ciborium, Sanctuary Lamp, Aspersoria
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique baroque church liturgical vessel, open Ciborium, sanctuary lamp, Aspersoria.
Late 18th century Italian Baroque open Ciborium, Sanctuary lamp ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass
Sterling Silver Wood Dangle Brooch by Anna Greta Eker - Norway, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely Scandinavian design brooch/pin with four dangles of silver and wood. A special vintage brooch by Norwegian silversmith Anna Greta Eker. Manufacturer: Plus Norway, 1960s.
This...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Audrey Werner, Sea Necklace, Sterling Silver, Mother of Pearl, & Coral, US, 2019
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials--including her signature black iron--to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
1990s American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver, Iron
Beautiful Antique Walking Stick / Promenade Stick 800 Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood stick, ebonized with 800 crescent moon and silver mount crown, Germany, circa 19th century. The spout at the end of the stick is also made of 800 silver. Very noble and hi...
Category
20th Century Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Audrey Werner, Iron, Sterling Silver & Jade Heart Necklace, United States, 2016
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials--including her signature black iron--to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
2010s North American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver, Iron
Audrey Werner, Sterling Silver and Sterling Iron Hinged Cabinet Collar, US, 1999
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials--including her signature black iron--to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
1990s North American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Iron
Vintage Silverring with Crystal Clear Stones 1960s, Scandinavia
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful sterling silver ring with a clear and diamond shaped stone in the middle raised up as a crown. Surrounded by several lovely small crystal clear stones on each side. Moder...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Silver
Audrey Werner, Sterling Silver and Carnelian Hoop Earrings, United States, 2017
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials--including her signature black iron--to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
2010s American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Audrey Werner, Pre-Raphaelite Sterling Silver and Garnet Bracelet, US, 1994
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials--including her signature black iron--to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
1990s American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
Late 18th Century Silver Dutch Perpetual Calender
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare late 18th-early 19th century silver Dutch perpetual calendar.
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Elis Kauppi for Kupitaan Kulta Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant
By Kupittaan Kulta 1, Elis Kauppi
Located in Garnerville, NY
Sterling silver pendant with a faceted (most likely) smokey quartz stone. Fully signed, .925, Finland with Kupitaan Kulta anvil hallmark. This modernist gem possibly resembles a hamm...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Audrey Werner, Sterling Silver and Grey Moonstone Taxco Bracelet, US, 1993
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials--including her signature black iron--to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
1990s American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Audrey Werner, Pair of Gingko Cascade Earrings in 18k Sterling Silver, US, 1999
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials--including her signature black iron--to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
2010s American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
Sterling Silver "Three Muses" Cameo Ring
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sterling silver ring with hand carved butterscotch shell cameo featuring the "Three Muses".
Size 6
Cameo 1 1/4" x 1".
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Audrey Werner, Sterling Silver and Agate Chalice Ring, United States, 2002
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials, including her signature black iron, to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
Early 2000s American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Vintage Silverring by Erik Granit with circle decor Finland, 1970
By Erik Granit
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silverring with circle shaped decor by Finnish jewelry designer Erik Granit, Finland, 1970. Unique midcentury ring with its special design. Suitable for ev...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century German Silver Spice Tower
Located in New York, NY
Silver spice container, Germany, circa 1900.
In the shape of a Gothic castle, hand engraved, topped with a silver flag.
Marked on the bottom with Germa...
Category
Early 20th Century German Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Audrey Werner, 18-Karat Sterling Silver "Shield" Hoop Earrings, United States
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials, including her signature black iron, to create bold pieces of striking beauty, 2008. "I...
Category
Early 2000s American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist 14-Karat Gold & Silver Ring
Located in Norwalk, CT
Marked Carol Fugmann and sterling. Sterling silver and gold beads.
Category
Late 20th Century Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Frederick Davis Silver Bracelet with Pre-Hispanic Style Links
By Fred Davis
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern silver bracelet by American designer Frederick "Fred" Davis. Manufactured in Mexico. The bracelet is composed by 7 panels that feature a glyph moti...
Category
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Bridge Box by Gerald Benney, London, 1970
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, in 1970 by Gerald Benney, this fine quality, Elizabeth II, sterling silver bridge box, is typical of his style, featuring a tex...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scottish Fisheries Sterling Silver Plane Model Fokker F27-200 Hallmarked 1987
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1987 by Thomas Buchanan, this handsome, sterling silver model of a plane, is presented on a wooden stand with a vacant cartouche ideal for engraving a presentation inscription. The model measures: 9.5" (24cm) tall, by 13" (33cm) in length, by 15.75" (40cm) across the wings, and weighs 36.7 troy ounces including the base.
The vertical stabiliser and rudder of the plane model are engraved with the crest of the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency, part of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and the plane itself is a model of a Fokker F27...
Category
1980s Scottish Vintage Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Audrey Werner, Iron and 18-Karat Sterling Silver Torque, United States, 2000
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials--including her signature black iron--to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
Early 2000s North American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Iron
Mid-18th Century English Silver Kiddush Cup
Located in New York, NY
Engraved in Hebrew “I will raise the cup of deliverance, and I shall invoke the Name of G-d” (Psalms 116:13). To signify where the beginning and end of this verse is, an eight-pointe...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Audrey Werner, Silver, Iron, and Pearl Hoop Earrings, US, 2006
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials--including her signature black iron--to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
Early 2000s American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Iron
Audrey Werner, Sterling Silver and Whitby Jet Georgian Fringe Earrings, US, 2020
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials--including her signature black iron--to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
2010s American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Iron
Audrey Werner, Sterling Silver Branch Necklace, United States, 2002
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials--including her signature black iron--to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
Early 2000s North American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Audrey Werner, Pre-Raphaelite Sterling Silver and Garnet Necklace, US, 1994
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials--including her signature black iron--to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
1990s North American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hammered Sterling Cuff Choker Necklace with Malachite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the Estate of Burt Lancaster in Beverly Hills CA, hammered sterling cuff choker necklace with malachite - a stunning necklace, rigid, modern and architectural. A true statement,...
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Audrey Werner, Sterling Silver & Bloodstone Hinged Bracelet, United States, 1993
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials, including her signature black iron, to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
1990s North American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Audrey Werner, Banded Sterling Silver and Agate Earrings, United States, 1998
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Werner has always been interested in the different ways people around the world, and throughout history, have adorned themselves. As a child, she would make jewelry from everything she could find—from beads to rocks, wire, and seeds.
In 1992 she enrolled in classes at FIT with an eye toward expanding her knowledge of metal, and, from this point onward, was hooked. Later that same year, she landed an apprenticeship with the jeweler Gregg Wolf. Werner soon became his assistant, a position she would hold for the next two years while establishing her own practice.
Another influence on Werner’s work came from a seemingly unexpected place. In 1996 she was sharing a studio with jeweler Philip Crangi...
Category
1990s North American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver, Iron
Audrey Werner, Sterling Silver and Iron Gingko Necklace, United States, 1997
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials--including her signature black iron--to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
1990s North American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Iron
Collectible Object Duck Vide Poche in Silver and Shell Signed by Binazzi
By Binazzi
Located in Miami, FL
Decorativ object, vide poche, signed by Binazzi in silver and natural shell.
Italian work, circa 1970.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Audrey Werner, Banded Sterling Silver and Agate Necklace, United States, 1998
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Werner has always been interested in the different ways people around the world, and throughout history, have adorned themselves. As a child, she would make jewelry from everything she could find-from beads to rocks, wire, and seeds.
In 1992 she enrolled in classes at FIT with an eye toward expanding her knowledge of metal, and, from this point onward, was hooked. Later that same year, she landed an apprenticeship with the jeweler Gregg Wolf. Werner soon became his assistant, a position she would hold for the next two years while establishing her own practice.
Another influence on Werner’s work came from a seemingly unexpected place. In 1996 she was sharing a studio with jeweler Philip Crangi...
Category
1990s North American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver, Iron
Mid-20th Century Israeli Silver Arts & Crafts Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Hanukkah lamp, Israel, circa 1940s.
Beautiful Arts & Crafts Hanukkah lamp by I. Gurevitz. with great hand silver work with solid silver wires in the center, connecte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Arts and Crafts Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Beehive-Form Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian, sterling silver-mounted, beehive-form threaded crystal match striker, American, circa 1905.
Measures: 3 1/4 inches high x 3 1/2 inches in diameter across base (wid...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mexican Sterling Silver Brooch by Hector Aguilar
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage sterling silver brooch from the workshop of Hector Aguilar (1905-1986) in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1940s. The double V design feat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Audrey Werner, Sterling Silver, Amber, and Iron Gingko Necklace, US, 2020
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials--including her signature black iron--to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
2010s North American Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Iron
Antique German Military Cut Crystal & Continental Silver Presentation Claret Jug
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique German cut crystal and .800 silver lidded pitcher was made by a Julius Merz in circa 1900 in the period Edwardian style. The collar and...
Category
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Silver
William Bateman I Antique English Sterling Silver Snuffer / Pen Tray
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An excellent, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver snuffer/pen tray made by William Bateman I; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George III sterling silver snuffer tray has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
The surface of this fine example of antique silverware is plain and unembellished.
The raised rounded border is embellished with an impressive vertebrate band of stylized floral, bud and foliate ornamentation, all on a matte background.
The rim of the tray is encompassed with an exceptional applied gadroon decorated border accented with a floral motif to either side and a scrolling leaf decorated design to each corner.
The underside of this impressive Georgian snuffer tray bears the silversmith's centre punch mark in addition to the full hallmarks pertaining to the renowned London silversmith William Bateman I.
Condition
This antique silver candle snuffer...
Category
1810s British George III Antique Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Large Himalayan Inlaid Bronze Vajra with Wrathful Faces, 15th-16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and unusual Himalayan bronze and mixed metal nine prong vajra featuring wrathful faces. In the style of the Tangut (Western Xia) Kingdom (1038 to 1227), but probably later, most likely 15th-16th century.
The body of the vajra crafted from a copper alloy, with five wrathful faces on either side and gold and silver inlays to the center. The prongs crafted of iron, with each side having eight prongs arcing outwards around a central prong before coming back to a copper alloy point.
The vajra is meditational tool...
Category
16th Century Mongolian Antique Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Iron
George Houston Antique Edwardian 1906 Sterling Silver Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and collectable antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case with billiard interest, an addition to our sports related silverware collection.
This fine Edwardian sterling silver vesta case has a plain circular form.
The anterior surface of this antique sterling silver case is embellished with a chased decorated scene depicting a billiard room with seated characters to the background and male figures playing to the foreground.
The reverse surface and sides of the case are plain and unembellished.
This piece is fitted with a hinged spring cover and ring loop attachment to the side.
This fine antique sterling silver case incorporates a serrated panel/match striker to the underside.
Condition
This antique vesta case...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1900s Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique solid Chinese Export Silver cigarette box; an addition to our diverse silver box collection
This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette box has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
The surface of the body of the box is plain with an applied molded border to the rim.
The subtly domed hinged cover of the box is ornamented with the contemporary engraved monograph initials ‘CBK’ in addition to a moulded border to the rim.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this impressive box include:
Maker's mark: WH (Wang Hing & Company)
Silver quality/purity mark: 90 (900/1000)
Character mark: Untraced.
Note: The majority of such boxes have a wood lining to the interior to provide strength, due to a poor gauge of silver; a sign of quality when examples are unlined and of solid silver.
Condition
This antique cigarette box...
Category
Early 20th Century Cypriot Other Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Mint C. and Large Antique Display Shell Box w. Beveled Glass Top & Silver Spoons
Located in Lisse, NL
Fine quality and condition, 1860s box with perfect working silver lock and key.
This handcrafted spoon box is another one of our recent great finds. It comes with beautifully shaped...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique 1640 Sterling Silver Communion Chalice and Paten Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Charles I English sterling silver communion chalice and paten set; an addition to our diverse religious s...
Category
1690s English Antique Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Novelty Sterling Silver Tabletop Burner with Cigar Cutter
By Susannah Brasted
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian novelty sterling silver tabletop burner with cigar cutter on wooden base
Maker : Susannah Brasted
Made in London 1888
Fully hallm...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Louis XV Painted Silver Leaf Display Case Tabernacolo, circa 1770
Located in Encinitas, CA
An elegantly detailed, late 18th century Louis XV period wooden display case, golden yellow lacquer with silver leaf accents. As a reliquary or tabernacolo, the box may have been used to display or store religious artifacts...
Category
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Leaf
Buccellati Sterling Silver Maschera Ligorica Pendant
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This sterling silver Maschera Ligorica pendant was made by Italian luxury jeweler, Buccellati. The Buccellati family has a long tradition of working with precious metals and gemstones which spans more than 250 years. Mario Buccellati established the company in his name in 1919, and quickly went on to secure a reputation for his meticulous craftsmanship and artistic vision. Under Mario's leadership, the company has supplied the royal families of Italy, Spain and Egypt with Fine jewelry and sterling hollowware, in addition to creating pieces for the Vatican. Buccellati today continues to pride itself on its original designs, with all of its pieces designed in house by Gianmaria Buccellati or his son Andrea...
Category
1970s Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Israeli Sterling Silver, Brass and Wood Omer Counter
Located in New York, NY
Omer counter, sterling silver, brass, and wood, Jerusalem, Israel, circa 1985.
Silver Omer counter over brass background on wood base with silver pins fo...
Category
Late 20th Century Israeli Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Brass
Mid-20th Century Israeli Kiddush Cup by David Heinz Gumbel
Located in New York, NY
Hand hammered silver plate Kiddush cup with applied Hebrew text: "Peace be within your walls".
Signed on the bottom.
Kiddush cup is a ceremonial vessel to hold wine for the blessing said at Shabbat and Jewish holidays meals.
David Heinz Gumbel (given name was Detlev Heinz. He was born in Sinsheim, Germany to a secular family among the pioneers of the local silversmith industry. In 1918, the Gumbels relocated to Heilbronn where David worked as an apprentice in the "Bruckmann & Sons" factory, becoming a certified steel engraver.
In the late 1920s, Gumbel studied to be a silversmith at the school of applied arts in Berlin at the Kunstgewerbeschule. Following his studies, Gumbel was employed at workshops in Düsseldorf and Stockholm, as well as in the family factory in Heilbronn. It was there that Gumbel began to design hand-made silver pieces in the modern style. Simultaneously, he produced Jewish ritual objects like a Chanukah menorah...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Captain Sir George Collier’s Presentation Silver Entree Dishes by Richard Cooke
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Captain Sir George Collier’s presentation silver entree dishes and covers by Richard Cooke, London 1803, each plain rectangular with gadroon borders, covers with detachable vine twist handles, the covers engraved: ‘Presented by the Old Madras Insurance Company to Captn. Collier, Commander of His Majestys Sloop ‘Victor’, for his persevering & gallant conduct in chasing for two days, partially engaging & ultimately sinking the French National Corvette ‘La Fleche’ of superior force while advantageously anchored at the Mahé Islands.’
Dimensions approx.: 150 x 290 x 200mm / 6 x 11 ½ x 8 inches
Total weight approx.: 3513 grams / 112 oz. troy.
Footnotes: These silver dishes were presented to Captain Sir George Collier KCB (1774-1824) for destroying the 22-gun French corvette La Flèche whilst commanding Victor, 18 guns, in the Seychelles on 5 September 1801. After escorting troop transports into the Red Sea ahead of the British invasion of Egypt, Victor fell in with La Flèche off Diego Garcia. After an initial engagement, the corvette escaped to windward only to be found again four days later. A short but fierce action ensued during which the corvette caught fire, grounded on a coral reef and sank before a prize crew could secure the ship. As reward, the Admiralty made Collier post captain and gave him command of Leopard, 50 guns.
Born in London, Collier entered the Royal Navy in 1784. As a midshipman, he was wrecked off Madagascar in 1792 surviving among the natives of that island for six months before being rescued by a passing Portuguese brig. Unfortunately, the brig was immediately captured by a French privateer and for two more years, Collier was confined as a prisoner of war on Mauritius. Returning to service in 1795, he was given his first command in Suffolk Tender.
Following the Peace of Amiens, Collier commanded the Sea Fencibles at Liverpool. After accompanying the expedition to Copenhagen in 1808, for which he was knighted for delivering the admiral’s dispatches, he saw action, and was wounded, supporting the military Campaign in Spain.
After the war, Collier was made commodore on the African station where he was employed suppressing the slave trade with such rigour that he was elected an honorary member of the African Institution, founded by William Wilberforce...
Category
19th Century British Antique Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Italian 20th Century Solid Silver rare Bison Sculpture on Marble Removable Base
By L'etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello.
Located in VALENZA, IT
Bison in solid silver made in Arezzo, Italy in the 1950s of the last century by L'etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello.
The sculpture was made in "fusion" and a chisel finish. The burnishi...
Category
1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Early 18th Century Italian Silver Book Binding
Located in New York, NY
Hand-embossed Judaic book binding, Venice, Italy, circa 1700.
Both covers bolding embossed with armorials below coronets framed by scrolls, flowers, and a...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
1960s Joaquin Taller Tinta Ecuador Turquoise Onyx Birds Silver MCM Sculptures
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of birds with some denting, and heavy patinations, normal tarnishing to dark tarnishing and black staining.
Joaquin Humberto Tinta Figueroa (1934- )
The original taller was ...
Category
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Silver vintage necklace Leaf shaped by Heribert Engelbert AB, Sweden 1957
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant vintage silver necklace with oval leaf shaped elements nicely connected to each other. Made by Stigbert for Heribert Engelbert AB Stockholm, Sweden in 1957. This beautiful mid-century chokernecklace is divided into several rods of shaped leafs connected to each other. The necklace is stamped Sterling Sweden, HE Stigbert B9.
Measure total lengt 42 cmL, each link 2.5 cmL and 1.5 cmW. Good vintage condition.
Engelbert is an upmarket, exclusive jeweler...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Silver Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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Antique Fire Art Collectibles
Antique Cast Iron Art Collectibles
Movie Camera
Jet Age