Yale University sterling silver presentation urn. Inscribed to G. Barrett Rich Jr. 1897. This trophy was given by his classmates in appreciation of his loyal support of the class, and in grateful recognition of his service as class secretary for fifteen years. Measures 10 inches high by 5 inches across the top. Lovely as a champagne/wine cooler. Weight is 25 ounces.
Antique Wang King sterling silver 2 piece belt buckle circa 1900. Weighs 36.5 grams. Wang Hing & Co. was a Chinese company that exported silver jewelry and objects from Canton, China from 1845–1925. They made a variety of silver belt buckles and other items for both domestic and export. Measures 3 by 2.25 inches when closed together. Excellent condition.
18th century English sterling silver pierce cut nut spoon. Hallmarked but illegible apart from the maker's mark W.T. Length 6 inches. Weight 17.4 grams.
Antique Alvin sterling silver vanity set: comb, hairbrush, and mirror. Like-new condition, as though it was barely or never used. No monogram, scratches or dings. Comb is 7.5" long, hairbrush is 10.25" long and mirror is 14.75" long. HISTORY AND MARKS: Founded by Wm. H. Jamoneau in 1886 as Alvin Mfg. Co. in Irvington, New Jersey. The firm changed to Alvin-Beiderhase Co (c.1893) under the management of Wm. H. Jamoneau, Henry H. Leibe and George B. Beiderhase moving in 1895 to Sag Harbour, Long Island. In 1897 Alvin-Beiderhase Co, maker of Official World Fair souvenir spoons for 1893-94 Chicago Columbian Exposition, was purchased by Joseph Fahys & Co (watch-case manufacturer) operating as a branch until 1910. In 1919 the name changed to Alvin Silver Co until 1928 when assets, dies and patterns were purchased by Gorham Corporation operating in Providence plant as a separated division of Gorham under the name of Alvin Corporation. CHRONOLOGY Alvin Mfg. Co. 1886-1893 Alvin-Beiderhase Co 1894-1919 Alvin Silver Co 1919-1928 Alvin Corporation from 1928
Antique silver plate and mother of pearl dessert service for 12, consisting of 12 forks and 12 knives. Excellent original condition. French, stamped with a flower and P.F, circa 1900. Forks are 6.5" long and knives are 7.25' long.