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Latest Up-Date - August 24, 2010
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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 404814 **NEW** - An absolutely superb pair of Queen Anne Early English spoons with well executed rat-tail bowls by Issac Davenport, London, 1713. These spoons are 71/2 inches long. The marks have various degrees of rubbing, but all are easily readable. They are engraved with an exquisite set of widow's armorials in a lozenge. The engraving of the armorials is superbly executed and is not at all rubbed. A single of the same set is available at $1,750.00. .Item 404666 **NEW** - A Bohemian glass vase, circa 1900 decorated with gilding and hand painted with the image of a young elegible lady, exquisitely mounted on a silver-gilt stand, the later mounted stand by Shreve and Company, San Francisco, circa 1910 The vase stands 16 inchess tall. No chips or cracks on the vase. Some wear to the gilding oon the vase, but the superbly executed portrait is in perfect condition. Shreve is known to have scouered the European continent for items to mount is silver and silver gilt. . .Item 404811 - A very good pair of three light Continental silver plate candelabra, probably Portugese or Italian, circa 1900. These candelabra are 19 inches tall and are 14 inches across the tops. Excellent quality and condition, with no copper showing. The pseudo hallmarks are not readable. A wonderful looking pair of candelabra at a very modest price. Item 404812 **NEW** - A very good starter set of Tiffany and Company sterling flatware in the luncheon size, New York, circa 1910. There are 8 each of large forks, salad forks, soup spoons and dessert or teaspoons, together with 8 knives with Tiffany and Company stainless blades. The knive is 9 inches long, and the large forks are 6 1/2 inches long. Not monogrammed or removed. A perfect set for a new bride and groom! Item 404730 **NEW** - A very important medium-sized sterling silver salver by Daniel Smith, London, 1759, with period Chinoiserie engraving with cipher. This salver is important because it has a cast border (marked), and because the engraving is in pristine condition. This salver is 11 inches in diameter and weighs a hefty 28 ounces. It stands on three cast feet. The marks are museum quality. All in all an exquisite piece of late George II silver. .Item 404755 - A pair of Gorham perfume bottles in the Japanesque style, Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1875. These perfume bottles are wonderfully engraved with flowers and foliage. The back of each is further engraved, one with a beautifully rendered butterfly, the other with a winged bird. These perfume bottles are 8 inches tall and weigh 16 ounces the pair. An excellent representation of the Japanesque style. . .Item 404754 **NEW** - A very fine Chinese racing trophy in the form of goblet by LC, circa 1868. This racing trophy is of British Colonial interest. The foot is embossed with bamboo sticks on a rocky ground. The body of the cup is applied with Chinese battle scenes including men with rifles, and swords, with Chinese pagodas in the background. It stands 8 1/2 inches tall and weighs 17 ounces. The shield is engraved "Amoy Races, 1868, won by Mr. J. Patterson's Twilight, ridden by Mr. J. M. Pedder. " The China Review of contemporary date contains the following description of the races at page 718. "Then, once a year in January, the Chinese drill ground is converted into a Race Course, and three days are devoted to the Amoy Jockey Club meeting. With eight races each day, the prizes to be won are necessarily of small value, but are non the less keenly competed for by the local sportsmen. To those who are fond of ponies, the winter months' training for the races affords an excellent specific for moral, and physical health. A young man who aspires to ride successfully must adopt healthy habits, and cannot burn the mdnight oil if he is due in the saddle at the first dawn of day for a training gallop." .Item 404801 **NEW** - A wonderful set of 12 English sterling knives with shell caped handles, maker's mark , J H, based on my research, the mark cannot be definitely authenticated because of the great number of makers with those initials in that period. These knives have been carefully rebladed with stainless steel blades which is more practical than the rusty steel blades that would have been original. These dinner knives are 10 inches long. Excellent condition Item 404782 **NEW** - This is an absolutely outstanding George III style set of four electroplated candlesticks by Ellis Barker, London, circa 1910. Does size matter? In this set it does. They are 5 3/4 inches in diameter at the base. They are 13 inches tall, and are in excellent condition. They have beaded borders, and have circular garlands on the stems. The Corinthian colums rise to the removable bobeches. In sterling these would be 10x the price of these outstanding electroplate examples. Only your hair dresser will know they are not sterling. .Item 404776 **NEW** - A good set of George III silver-gilt salt cellars with spoons by the husband and wife makers named Alice and George Burrows. Three are by the Burrows and one slightly smaller by a cooperating silversmith. All 1810-1812. They are 3 1/2 inches in length and 3 inches in diameter. They are set on four ball feet which is appropriate for the period. All pieces are crested with a lion. Excellent soft old gilding. .Item 404770 **NEW** - A well preserved Scottish Snuff Mull made of horn with silver mounts (unmarked) circa 1790. This little gem is about 3 inches in length. Excellent quality and condition. This is a very collectible small and interesting object. 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. |
