Silver Collectibles and Curiosities

Scandinavian Modern silver necklace with highly textured surface and organic shaped openings. A round faceted quartz crystal adds a geometric detail. Designed by Isaac Cohen, Stockho...

Antique English George III sterling Vinaigrette, vermeil exterior partially visible, with hand pierced and engraved interior hinged Vermeil Grille...

Scandinavian modern sterling silver pendant with gold details, inspired by the early 20th century Surrealism art movement. Made by One Bohlin, Stockholm, Sweden, 1972, with details i...

A silver necklace with pentagonal pendant with gilded details. Designed by K.E. Palmberg for Alton, Falkoping, Sweden. Diameter: 5", pendant height: ...

A Scandinavian Modern silver bracelet with a secret. A faceted rock crystal is caged inside an attached organic shaped structure. Designed by Peter Von Post...

A silver Scandinavian Modern pendant and chain with a geometric hexagonal design within a circle and detailed with six rock crystals. Made by Kultateollisuus KY Turku, Finland, 1972....

Silver Scandinavian Modern "MEMA" pendant with five capsule shaped elements on a silver chain. From Lidkoping, Sweden, 1972. Chain length: 27" Pendant height: 3&q...

Scandinavian modern silver bracelet with oval tigers eye stone. Signed Pege, made by Alton, Sweden, 1966. Measures Diameter 2.5", height 75".

A finnish silver pendant on a silver chain by Owe Johansson for Hopeajaloste OY, Helsinki, Finland, circa 1960. Chain length: 27". Pendant height: 3.5".

Fabulous Austrian Hungarian hammered sterling- rose diamond and sapphire cigarette and match holder. Gilded inside has a decorative monogram on the on the back.

A Scandinavian Modern sterling silver necklace with adjustable panel. Made by S.G. Hellstrom, Gnesta, Sweden, 1965. Measures: Opening diameter: 5" x 5". Overall height...

Italian relic stand from the 1700s! Made of carved wood with detailed silver plate decorating the front side of this wonderful relic stand with Lou...

Interesting Scandinavian cuff from Danish jewelry designer Bent Knudsen in sterling with amethyst. Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to interior: [Sterl...

A pair of English mounted horns appliques with silver rims from the late 19th century. Each of this pair of mounted horns features a silver rim, discreetly accented with delicate bea...

A Scandinavian Modern silver necklace with a rounded rectangular pendant with a dramatic, mounted citron rock crystal. Designed by Birger Lindgren, 1967, Stockholm Sweden. Pendant: ...

Scandinavian modern silver and rock crystal bracelet with rock crystal by silversmith Waldemar Jonsson in Skara, Sweden, 1969. Measures: Diameter: 2.75". Height: 2".

Unique sterling silver necklace by Jan Arenhill, Malmö. Malmö, Sweden, circa 1969, hand-hammered sterling silver. Impressed with following hallmarks: Year mark T9 1969. Artist's ...

A simple silver necklace with a framed abstract design and three loose hanging rings.

Groovy abstract design. Signed and hallmarked.

This sweet pair of womens cufflinks features a small delft style porcelain inlay with a hand painted Japanese flower. The silver cufflinks feature an o...

ATA1384 An enamel over sterling silver tobacco box lined in walnut. On this friendly hostess’ tray is an array of smoking accoutrements, including a tobacco jar labeled “Porto Rico...

This is a beautiful antique Victorian novelty silver pommel and ebonised shaft walking stick, dated 1890. This decorative walking cane features a naturalistically sleeping cupid on ...

Silver plate cigar humidor in the form of a champagne bottle with a threaded opening just below the shoulder for airtight cigar storage and another just below the cork for matches. T...

Extraordinary walking stick with beautiful Art Nouveau handle in 800 silver around 1900 Floral Art Nouveau handle slightly tarnished silver.

Late 20th Century English solid silver novelty paper knife. A very stylish and unique piece terminating with a foxes head on the handle. Presented beautifully in an original box. Hal...

Vintage Art Deco Style Large Silver Plated Figural Golf Tournament Trophy Cup Award. "Trophies by Michael C. Fina Co New York, NY" Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: Overall: 29...

XIX ° Century Italian silver Liturgical Chatolic Chalice. The Chalice, smooth and very balanced in its shapes, is in Empire style and is characterized by the classic palmette design ...

PLACIDE-BENOIT-MARIE POUSSIELGUE-RUSAND (Paris 1824-1889 Paris) Chalice Placide Poussielgue-Rusand (1824-1889), was a gold & silversmith in Paris. He is known mainly for his litur...

An Art Deco silver mother of pearl green enamel neckless circa 1920 This beautiful and very eye catching Art Deco necklace/pendant is a delicate and stylish piece which is made from unmarked silver (tested). It has a fine chain from which suspends the main circular silver pendant inlaid with a bright iridescent ring...

This is an extremely rare and largely decorated late 19th century (ca 1890-1910) sterling silver hand crafted Mezuzah. It’s 14 cm long and in the middle medallion there are masterful...

A collection of nine cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. Each is handmade, embossed and then welde...

For sale is an elegant bejeweled snuff box. It is made from solid silver by the Austrian manufacturer Sturm. It is stamped with the Diana Head which was the official hallmark of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire and a clover leaf. The lid and the backside of the box are simple polished silver, but in the top left corner of the lid there is a rose gold ring (diameter: 1.1cm) that encloses a silver crown with the Templar Cross...

This is a beautiful antique gentleman's Napoleon Bonaparte silver plate pommel and ebonzed walking stick, circa 1840 in date. This novelty walking stick reflecting the Napoleonic Wars and the Cult of Napoleon Bonaparte, the pommel features a hinged cover enclosing a sprung mechanism revealing Napoleon rising from his coffin, dressed in full military uniform and in iconic pose, inscribed "Il N’est Plus" (He is no longer), with a hardwood cane. Add an extravagant element to your daily life with this wonderful walking cane. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 86 x Width 35 x Depth 35 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches Walking Stick used by many people to facilitate balancing while walking. Walking sticks come in many shapes and sizes, and can be sought by collectors. The walking stick has also historically been known to be used as a defensive or offensive weapon, and may conceal a knife or sword as in swordsticks. Around the 17th or 18th century, a stout rigid stick took over from the sword as an essential part of the European gentleman's wardrobe, used primarily as a walking stick. In addition to its value as a decorative accessory, it also continued to fulfill some of the function of the sword as a weapon. The standard cane was rattan with a rounded metal grip. There were very often made of malacca (rattan stems) and showed the patina of age. Types of walking sticks: Ashplant — an Irish walking stick made from the ash tree Devil's walking stick — made from Hercules plant Shooting stick — it can fold out into a single-legged seat Supplejack — made from a tropical American vine, also serves as a cane Penang lawyer — made from Licuala. After the bark was removed with only a piece of glass, the stick was straightened by fire and polished. The fictional Dr. Mortimer owned one of these in The Hound of the Baskervilles Makila (or makhila) — Basque walking stick or Staff, usually made from medlar wood. It often features a gold or silver foot and handle, which may conceal a steel blade. The Makila's elaborate engravings are actually carved into the living wood, then allowed to heal before harvesting. Kebbie — a rough Scottish walking stick...

This monumental Chinese pipe is beautifully sculpted with a long boxwood handle shaped to resemble a branch gnarled with knots and burls. Although its grand size recalls large bamboo...

This is a beautiful antique Chinese gentleman's silver pommel and Malacca walking stick, circa 1880 in date. This decorative walking cane features an exquisite Chinese silver pomme...

A stunning 20th Century solid silver model of a Porsche 928 sports car. This timeless model has wheels fitted with Pirelli rubber tyres. The exterior is polished to a high shine and ...

Dimensions: 3 1/8 x 2.25 x 0.75 in.  

Dimensions: 4 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 3/8 in c. 1919.

Dimensions: 3.25 x 2 1/8 x 0.5 in.   

1960s Original gorgeous playing cards box by Ottaviani in sterling silver, enamel and wood The box is signed Ottaviani, 925 mark. Made in Italy. The box is in excellent condition and...

Dimensions: 2.5 x 1 5/8 in.   

Dimensions: 2.5 x 1 in.  

Dimensions: 3.25 x 2.5 x 1 in.   

Material: 800 Silver Length: 2.75 in Height: 0.5 in Width: 1 5/8.

A fine antique Eastern orthodox silver crucifix. In (what we believe to be) .800 polish silver. The crucifix with a wood grain in front of a stylize...

Dimensions (l x w x h): 3.25 x 1 3/8 x 7/8 in

Dimensions: 3 3/8 x 2.25 x 0.75 in Gilded Interior Birmingham

Dimensions (l x w x h): 2 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 7/8 in.  

Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 1.5 in

Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 1.75 x 1.5 in.   

Dimensions: 3.25 x 2.5 x 0.5 in.  

Dimensions: 2 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 5/8 in London.

Dimensions: 3 x 2 x 5/8 in.  

c. 1875 Gilt Interior Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 1.5 in.

Vintage Navajo Southwestern sterling silver Turquoise cross pendant Stamped sterling Measures: 3.5 tall x 2 width x .19 thick Preown...

1970s Jens Andersen and Erik Dunning for AD Design silver plated modern bangle cuff bracelet AD Design Made in Denmark 2.25 tall x 2.75 w x 1 d Preowned...

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky Quartz, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt, rock-crystal, jade, obsidian, mother-of-pearl, and smoky quartz carved jeweled sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1991. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved smoky -quartz and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and amethyst chains and pendants. The top columns adorned with 18k gold and brilliant cut diamond pendants, the bottom with gold and mother of pearl plaques. The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / N° 05 / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5003 D The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10.5" high x 8.5" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...

Rare Taxco Mexican Modern early Silver Artisan jewelry by famed William Spratling Sterling silver slender cuff bracelet Jeweled Amethyst and brass Ma...