Vintage sterling and turquoise pendant necklace. Circa 1960-70. The knot-link chain is 22 inches long and weighs 37 grams. The turquoise pendant measures 1 and 1/8 x 1 and 1/4 inches. Very fine craftsmanship.
Vintage estate jewelry J M Mexico sterling and black onyx bracelet weighs 50 grams. Measures 2 3/8ths by 1 7/8th inches inside closed. Hinge in back makes for easy on and off.
Pair of English Sheffield silver plate candelabras circa 1900. Lovely estate condition with just the right amount of rosy patina at the high points. Each candlestick measures 13 inches tall and wide, with a 6 x 4.75 inch base.
First edition, first printing hard cover volumes of American Silver Collected by Philip H. Hammerslough: volumes II (copy 247, published 1960), III (copy not numbered, published 1965 and signed by Mr. Hammerslough), and IV (copy 94, published 1973). Self-published in Hartford, CT. Fine gray buckram and gray paper covered boards with a gilt on a black title block on the spine and a gilt on black title block on the front board. Volume 111 has wear to the title block on the spine. Volume IV has its dust jacket which has a 2" split and edge wear. Only 350 copies of each volume were printed. Each illustrated throughout with detailed black and white photographs. Each volume is in tight clean condition with just a bit of corner denting.
Vintage reference book: "Maryland Silversmiths 1715 to 1830" by J. Hall Pleasants and Howard Sill, 1972 reprint edition limited to 1000 copies. Unabridged publication of the first edition published in Baltimore, MD, in 1930 in a single edition of 300 copies. Robert Alan Green, Publisher, Harrison, NY 10528. Excellent condition with original dust cover. Measures 9 x 11.25 inches.