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Lovely Aesthetic movement tray with a crane and butterfly among foliates within its center. Medallions with open flower heads alternate with flower and vine lozenges at the borders. Raised gadroon-edge detail completes the form. Marks for Deykin & Sons of Sheffield circa 1870. 14 1/8" W.

Sweet bronze sculpture of a Dutch boy holding a pipe. Nicely cast with a rich olive-brown patina. Signed "Kek," also known as Keck. Hans Keck sculpted figures of children and was active 1900-'25. Bronze stands upon a black onyx base. Germany circa 1910. 5 3/8" H.

Simply beautiful American Arts & Crafts sterling silver tea strainer. The bold design with its hammered handle has rivet-and-strapwork in relief upon the top. The strainer, with workshop marks for the Frank Whiting Co., is influenced by the Shreve & Co. silver 14th Century Crusader pattern. Massachusetts circa 1910. 2 7/8" W., 5 7/8" L.

Lovely Dagobert Peche (Austria 1877-1923) designed cup with saucer. Impressed marks beneath for Gmunder Keramik Austria circa 1915-20. The firm executed ceramics for the Wiener Werkstatte. Peche joined Wiener Werkstatte as artistic director in 1915. The glazed black and cream cup has a central floral bouquet in Peche's iconic style.Similar works are pictured in "Dagobert Peche and the Wiener Werkstatte" pages 308, 313. The book was published by Yale University Press in association with the Neue Galerie, New York. 2 1/4" H., 5" W., to handle (cup); 6 1/2" W. saucer. (Two available)

Lovely Dagobert Peche (Austria 1877-1923) designed cup with saucer. Impressed marks beneath for Gmunder Keramik Austria circa 1915-20. The firm executed ceramics for the Wiener Werkstatte. Peche joined Wiener Werkstatte as artistic director in 1915. The glazed black and cream cup has a central floral bouquet in Peche's iconic style.Similar works are pictured in "Dagobert Peche and the Wiener Werkstatte" pages 308, 313. The book was published by Yale University Press in association with the Neue Galerie, New York. 2 1/4" H., 5" W., to handle (cup); 6 1/2" W. saucer. (Two available)

A charming dessert plate designed by Dagobert Peche (Austria 1877-1923) with impressed marks beneath for Gmunder Keramik Austria circa 1915-20. The firm executed ceramics for the Wiener Werkstatte. Peche joined Wiener Werkstatte as artistic director in 1915. The decorated black and cream glazed plate has a central foliate design in Peche's iconic style. Similar works are pictured in "Dagobert Peche and the Wiener Werkstatte" pages 308, 313. The book was published by Yale University Press in association with the Neue Galerie, New York. 7 5/8" W. (Two available)

Lovely Victorian silver-plated basket with an elaborate, splayed, twig-form handle. Basket interior has cascading flowers in relief with chased detail. English registry mark beneath for April 26, 1881, along with maker mark of Henry Wilkinson of Sheffield. 4 1/2" H., 10" W.

Lovely Victorian heart-form snuff or trinket box. The sterling silver box has repousse florals and scrolling elements upon its sides and removable top. An undulating, crimp edge completes the romanticized heart design. Hallmarks: William Comyns, London 1888. 1 5/8" W., 1 7/8" D., 1 3/8" H.

Whimsical and a scarce find. Sterling silver jigger in the form of a fireman's pail, engraved "Fire Water". The bucket, with it's swiveling bale handle is gilded within. Made by the Lunt silver workshop of Massachusetts circa 1940's. 2" H., 3" H. to handle.

Lovely British engine turned cocktail tray. The turning in a basket weave textured pattern. Raised curved rim. Ideal size for serving drinks or displaying a cocktail shaker and glasses. England circa 1930's. Dimensions: 13 3/4" Diameter.

Lovely English Victorian silvered candlesticks with scalloped bases which support complementing columns. Removable flower-form bobeches enhance the top. Made by the Elkington workshop in Birmingham, 1845. 10 1/8" H.

Steuben Cluthra glass in the form of a goblet. The Art Deco example, with its hexagonal top, is shaded from Gold Ruby to white with internal bubbles. Nice form to hold a small floral arrangement or buds. The footed glass is Frederick Carder's design number 6909, as illustrated in "The Glass of Frederick Carder," page 194; circa 1920's. 6 1/2" H.

An iconic piece of American cocktail culture! The carved wooden stork, with its glass bud vase, was part of the famous New York City, Stork Club's, table setting and held a single rose stem. The club was opened by Sherman Billingsley, a former bootlegger, in 1929 at 132 West 58th Street. The famous nightclub, ultimately moving to 3 East 63rd Street, closed in 1965 and was the place to see and be seen. It was frequented by Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Bing Crosby, Joe Dimaggio and Marilyn Monroe, and the list goes on. The prior collector placed a label beneath, noting that it was acquired from the Stork Club in 1948. 4"W, 7 3/4"H.

Steuben ribbed compote with Gold Aurene on Calcite. Iridescent violet-rose tones and silvery blues highlight the Aurene. A Calcite foot and stem support the form. Frederick Carder's design number 2760 as illustrated in "The Glass of Frederick Carder," by Gardner, page 172. Circa 1920. 2 3/4" H., 6" W.

Lovely sterling silver bowl with a distinct Alphonse La Paglia influence. The Modernist form is virtually identical to designs commissioned by Georg Jensen to be created by La Paglia to retail in the Jensen store in New York from 1948-'51. Upon the designer's abrupt passing, silver workshops created examples closely based upon those of La Paglia. American circa 1950's. 3 1/8" H., 5 1/4" W.

Art- Deco-era cocktail shaker with concentrically stepped body and incised banding on top jigger cap. French circa 1930's. 9 3/8" H. ***Long established a a leading specialist in finest quality Art Deco era cocktail shakers - from classic to figural forms - Large selection in our stock at all times - Many not listed on our site.***

Rectangular tray with rounded corners. Horizontal engine-turned wave patterns alternate with grooved designs. Complementing handles have raised groove elements as well. Made in England circa 1925. 12 1/4" W., 19 1/4" L.

Lovely footed tray, or salver with acanthus-edge detail. Three hand-chased scrolling shields are set upon the round tray's engine-turned surface. Made by Henry Atkin in Sheffield circa 1900. 1 1/2" H., 14" W.