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A Catalog of Fine Antique Silver ARGENTUM-THE LEOPARD'S HEAD

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Latest Up-Date - June 26, 2009


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Welcome to our catalog of fine antique English, American, and European and other silver. We believe that this is the largest priced website of antique silver on the world wide web. We are the only open shop in the Western United States solely devoted to antique silver. We offer quality pieces dating as early as the 15th century for individuals, private collections or museums. We ship everything "On Approval." If you are unhappy with any object simply return it promptly for a full refund. This allows you to buy with confidence.

There are a number of ways to enter our website, depending on what your particular interest is. If you are looking for a particular object (mugs, for example) you should click on "Alphabetical Index" below. The scroll down to the section on Mugs. That will allow you to see a one sentence description of each mug that we have in our inventory. Once you see one that interests you, click on that item number you will be automatically directed to that item. If you want to see a larger picture and full description of that item click on the picture and you will automatically be directed to a blowup picture and full description of that item.

Alternatively, if you wish to see only categories of objects by country or countries of origin you may click on the category in which you have an interest (i.e. American Silver). The term "All Silver" will show pictures and contain descriptions of English, American, and Continental silver by type of object. Thus, "Tea and Coffee Wares" will show all types of tea and coffee wares from any country.

Our previous collaboration in Los Angels with Richard Gould Antiques has been concluded since they have closed their open shop. They will continue to show fine Chinese Export Porcelain, English pottery and other interesting small objects at fine antique shows in California. If you are interested in quality antiques in these categories you can visit their website at www.richardgouldantiques.com.

Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to begin your tour of our comprehensive on-line catalog. Thank you for visiting Argentum-The Leopard's Head.

In the section below we will be selecting new items from our inventory of historic pieces which we believe should be spotlighted. This section will be revised periodically. In order to view an item put your cursor on the item number and click. That will take you directly to the item. Currently we are featuring the following items:

Item 404648 **NEW** -

A good pair of American silver candelabra, interestingly enough,  a knockoff of a Jensen style, by Shreve and Company, San Francisco, circa 1945.  This pair of candelabra are approximately 13 inches across and weigh about 48 ounces, the pair.  They are ungraved.  A very good represantion of this style of silver. 

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Item 404647 **NEW** -

A wonderful and highly unusual pair of Sterling Continental Knights on horseback in full regalia with sword, mace and full body armor.  These outstanding pieces stand 16 inches tall and weigh a total of 130 ounces.  The horses are adorned with red stones and the face shields open to reveal the carved face of a warrior in ivory.  Probably circa 1920.



Item 404608 **NEW** -

If these were made in the Reign of George II, I would be on a beach in Hawaii, but, alas they are modern, by PJH, Britannia Standard, London, 1994.  Wonderful detail and weighing approximately 8 ounces, the pair.  They are 5 inches long with gilt interiors. 

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Item 403882 **NEW** -

A very good George IV flatware set crested with an Eagle crest in the Fiddle and Thread pattern, London, by Charles Eley and others, mostly 1827 and circa.  This set is in an Oak case with brass handles and a brass plaque.  The dinner knives are mostly circa 1790, crested, with  two similar ones, all with modern stainless steel blades.   The dessert knives with sterling blades and handles are by Moses Brent, London, 1802.  Eighty nine pieces total including five salt spoons.  Serving pieces in the same pattern can be added.  This set is not done justice with the photograph.  This set was used (along with others supplied by our firm) by Prince Charles and about fifty guests at a private dinner at the De Young Museum in San Francisco.

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Item 404646 **NEW** -

Woman Silveramith:  An exquisite tea caddy by Elizabeth Godfrey, London, 1750.  This tea caddy is marvelously chased showing scenes of arches, flowers, and other decorative items.  It is 5 1/2 inches tall and weighs approximately 9 ounces.  The cover is chased and applied with a putti holding a drinking cup.  The only condition problem appears to be removal of arms in the cartouche.  Still a wonderful object for the time. 



Item 404411 **NEW** -

A rare meat skewer by John Shields, Dublin, circa 1814.  Ths meat skewer is bright-cut engraved with full hallmarks.  It is 9 3/4 inches long.  Some scratching which is consistent with its use as a holder of the roast beef for carving. 

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Item 404449 **NEW** -

A large and impressive pair (one shown) of Four Light Old Sheffield Plate candelabra by Matthew Boulton, Birmingham, circa 1810.  Each stands 24 inches tall and the span of the arms is 17 inches.  Each base is engraved with the double sun mark only used by Boulton.  Excellent condition with very little copper showing. 

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Item 404511 **NEW** -

Aa wonderful set of four Old Sheffield Plate butter shells, English, circa 1790.  These shells are in excellent condition with virtually no copper showing.  They have whelk feet, and are crested with a hand raising a hat.  5 and 1/2 by 5 inches with rolled edges.   



Item 404149 **NEW** -

A George IV tea tray by William Brown, London, 1828.  This tea tray is 27 1/2 inches over the handles and is 17 1/2 inches in diameter.  It is engraved with a period Coat of Arms.  It weighs 131 ounces.  Excellent quality and condition. 



Item 404571 **NEW** -

A very nice pair of circular salvers by John Laughlin, Junior, Dublin, circa 1785.  These salvers have applied shell borders.  They are 7 inches in diameter, and are engraved with a crest of maritime interest.  They weigh approximately 18 ounces, the pair.  They have pad feet.  



Item 404622 **NEW** -

A wonderful and very rare pair of square salvers by the noted Huguenot maker Edward Cornock, London, 1725.  These square salvers are 5 3/4 inches square and weigh approximately 14 ounces, the pair.  One of their great rarities are the bracket feet.  Bracket feet were only made for a short 10 year period of time.  After that time all feet were either pad or paw feet.  The arms are those of Cayley.  The great rarity of these salvers is clearly shown by the fact that in 30 years in business we have never had another pair with bracket feet.  What appears to be dimple in the bottom right of the salver on the right is simply a camera lens. Superb quality and condition. 

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Item 404379 **NEW** -

A good early George III choclate pot by Whipham and Wright, London, 1763.  This chocolate pot has a pull off finial in order to allow the chocolate to be stirred.  This chocolate pot stands 11 1/4 inches tall and weighs approximately 38 ounces.  It is engraved next to spout with a contemporary coat of arms. 

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Item 404631 **NEW** -

A large soup ladle in the Gothic pattern by Koehler and Ritter, San Francisco, circa 1875.  This is a very unusual pattern and it comes to us with a good number of matching serving pieces.  Just go back to the home page and click on American silver, and then click on Renaissance revival to Colonia revival flatware.  It will show a fish slice, a cold meat fork and other serving pieces.  This soup ladle is 13 inches long and has a gilt bowl .  It is engraved with a period "S."  Excellent quality and condition.   

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For more information regarding collectible antique silver, please check out the latest edition of Silver Magazine

Argentum-The Leopard's Head is proud to be a member of the Antique Dealers Association of California. Please visit them at their website for more information.

We at Argentum - The Leopard's Head are pleased to announce the posting of the second article in our series regarding antique silver. The latest article, by Edgar W. Morse, is reprinted with the permission of The Magazine Antiques. It may be found in the Argentum Notes section of this Website.





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