1970s Sterling Silver

Hallmarked in London in 1976 by Jeremy John Roberts, this very handsome, Sterling Silver Coffee Pot or Water Jug, is plain in style, and features a wooden handle and thumbpiece. The ...

A set of knives designed by Wallace. These are a very nice set composed by eight knives created by the Wallace Company, back in 1971. They are the iconic Golden Aegean Weave pattern...

quare table frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè with edges and ornaments in French Empire Napoleon III style. External cm. 18 x 2...

A coffee & tea set designed by Ilias Lalaounis. A stupendous and beautiful coffee and tea service created in Athens, Greece, by the iconic jewelry house Ilias Lalaounis, circa 1...

Heading : Set of six stelring silver place mats with engraving Date : Hallmarked in London in 1970 for J D Beardsmore & Co. Retailed by Rood of Burlington Arcade Period : Elizabeth I...

This important Picture Frame Green is in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24 carats. It is rectangular shaped photo frame. The surface of this Picture Frame Green is fired enamel...

Large octagonal table frame for round photos diameter cm. 7, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on sunburst guilloche, with Napoleon III French Empire style borders and ornaments. External cm. 17 x 17. Weight gr. 483. Designed by Giorgio Salimbeni in 1978 on the inspiration of previous artefacts from the early 1900s and manufactured in Florence at the headquarters of the Salimbeni company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with a very thick plate and large reinforcements suitable to support numerous high-fire enameling firings at approximately 750 < 800° C. It is a new object that has never been used but is considered vintage because it was built more than 20 years ago. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include: manufacturer's mark: 391FI metal mark fineness:925 Art Deco was also born in France and is the abbreviation of "Art Decoratif". With more decisive and geometric features than Art Nouveau, therefore more evident and "harder", with always contrasting and strong colours, Art Deco spread throughout the world, from Shanghai's China to the under construction New York and in various parts of Europe. Many artists and designers of the time dedicated themselves to the creation of drawings, paintings, objects for personal use and furniture, interior furnishings, entire buildings and skyscrapers, in this new style. Sandoz in Paris, Lalique with its crystals, Puiforcat with its silverware, Erté with its "ante litteram" fashion designs, Tiffany with its table lamps, Louis Cartier with its objects inspired by the Far East (hence the connection with Shanghai). Salimbeni was able to interpret and propose new objects inspired by Art Deco, in precious metals, semiprecious stones and fired enamels, when, exhibiting at jewelery exhibitions in the United States, and more precisely in New York, he made contact with Cartier buyers first, and also with Tiffany later, and for them he created objects in this style inspired by the original drawings of Louis Cartier, obtained from the buyer of the time, but with absolutely different and original designs and interpretations. Many of the objects produced by Salimbeni for Cartier in the United States had taken inspiration from famous Cartier objects belonging to famous people. An example of all is Mary Pickford's set consisting of a powder compact, cigarette case, pill case and evening handbag. About cooperation Salimbeni and Cartier. Our first meetings with the Cartier USA Company took place through the Giorgini Company, the first "Buying Office" set up in Florence immediately after the Second World War, which had the purpose of bringing together Florentine, and also Italian, producers with American buyers, who especially appreciated the artistic objects still manufactured by artisans who still took inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, using techniques handed down from generation to generation. Mrs. Gina Pestelli, wife of a Florentine retail jeweller, was in charge of contacts with Cartier USA, above all an employee, while her daughter, also for Giorgini, took care of the fashion that in those years was affirmed in Florence with the events of "Pitti ". With their help, we began to supply frames and boxes in sterling silver gold plated with malachite and other semi-precious stones. At the same time, the official buyer of Cartier, Mr. William Smith, began to appreciate and commission the first objects with fired enamels, a process of which we have always been specialists. In 1975 we began exhibiting at the prestigious New York Jewellery Association Show, which we participated in both the February and July editions, for a good 26 years until 2001. In New York in those years the "Art deco style" was still very much appreciated, still mindful of the beautiful early 20th century architecture of the great buildings such as the "Crysler" or the "Empire State". We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art deco style" which were very popular with Mr. Smith who gave us some photocopies of Louis Francois Cartier drawings to reproduce them. Thus, numerous cigarette cases, powder compacts, evening bags, frames and table boxes were created exclusively for Cartier USA which, at the time, had the prestigious "Silver Department" on the first floor of the Cartier store on Fifth Avenue. An evening bag, with matching cigarette case and powder compact, were redone on the design created for a gift given to Mary Pickford at the time. In a 1986 Cartier...

This awesome Table Box Baroque style is in 925/1000 sterling silver. it has a Rectangular shape with hand-engraved intricate design Black and Green color fire enameled. Table Box Bar...

Exceptional table with vase and plate in solid silver composed of: 20th century Italian silver table. Top is in brown Slab Fossil American Sequ...

Frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guillochè. Shaping taken from the tiles of the North Door of the Baptistery of the Florence Cathedral ...

Rectangular shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand-engravings fire enameled hand-painted like lapis lazuli stone and beautiful hand-painted enameled ...

Silver basket made in Italy, circa 1970. Weight: gr 714.

Sterling silver bottle bucket or table centerpiece In the shape of a bag, decorated with seafood appliques: shells, lobsters, seahorse, crab, octopus Italian work circa 1970 Sil...

Beautiful Don Shoemaker Dominoes set made Palofierro wood. Includes designer label Don Shoemaker Santa Maria de Guido Mexico.

Quatrefoil dish designed by Bvlgari. This is a beautiful vintage cup vase created in Rome Italy by the luxury house of Bulgari, back in the 1970's. This quatrefoil dish has been carefully crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish and decorated with 24 kt gold gilding in the interior. Very versatile piece to be used as a salt cellar or caviar. Country: Arezzo, Milano, Italy, Period: Modernism, 1970. Weight: 56.95 grams, (36.51 Dwt). Measurements: H. 40 mm by L. 52 mm by D. 52 mm, (1.57 x 2.05 x 2.05 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the Italian control mark for the assay and warranty of silver and signed in full as follows, "BVLGARI .925 *304AR". Bvlgari The company was founded in the late 19th century by Sotirio Bulgari, who was born in 1857 in Greece and was descended from a talented family of silversmiths. In 1884 he opened his first shop in Rome on the Via Sistina, and then in 1905 he moved to the actual flag's store in Via dei Condotti. Upon Sotirio’s death in 1932 his sons, Giorgio and Costantino, took over the business. They are credited with creating the highly distinctive ‘Bvlgari’ style, inspired by Greek and Roman classicism revival, the Italian Renaissance, and the 19th century Roman school of goldsmiths. The 1970s marked the beginning of Bulgari’s international expansion with the opening of stores in New York (the first overseas), Paris, Geneva and Monte Carlo. Collateral: This Bvlgari cup...

Rectangular shaped table box with finely embossed and hand-chiseled lid in Baroque style. Velvet interior. Dimensions cm. 11.7 x 21 x 4.5. Weight gr. 1000. Designed by Giorgio Salimb...

Shaped box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with painted fire enamels like lapis lazuli stone and beautiful miniature hand painted by the painter Beatrice Mellana reproducing ...

Pair of Candlesticks light Green Enamel and hand painted ivy on Sterling Silver Salimbeni Pair of gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver candlesticks with translucent fired enamels on ...

Gorgeous 18th century by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set- 57 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 6" 1 gravy lad...

Towle Silversmiths – Christmas Melodies Series This 1979 sterling silver Christmas ornament is part of the Towle “Christmas Melodies” series, a collection inspired by beloved holi...

Square snuff box with two slightly domed sides in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and hand-painted miniature of flower bouquet, late 1...

Rectangular rounded cigar box with vertical opening in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine miniature hand-painted in tempera on vegetable iv...

Silver napkin holder is an object realized in 1970s.  Silver, handmade. d 6 cm. Good conditions!

Spectacular table box with inward corners in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamel fired on guilloche, in Art Nouveau style, and in the center a fine rectangul...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver cigarette/jewelry box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II silver box has a plain rectangular form. The surface of this impressive antique cigarette box...

Octagonal notched photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine fire-enamelled baroque style engraving. External dimensions cm. 14.2 x 17.8, internal oval cm. 8 x 12....

Square photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled Art Deco-style geometric design. External dimensions cm. 14.5 x 14.5 internal cm. 9 x 9. Weight gr. 260. Designed b...

Tapio Wirkkala. Set of silver pitchers and cups, 18 pieces. Kultakeskus Oy, Hämeenlinna, Finland. Marked with makers mark, Finnish assay mark, 925H, Hämeenlinna town mark, year...

Being offered is a sterling silver Etrog box. It is rectangular and stands on four feet. It has raised-work of flowers, leaves & swirls on the lid as well as on each panel. The in...

Exquisite Reuge S.A. Musical Table Box Description:Discover a stunning large rectangular table box featuring elegantly concave corners, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of th...

An Elizabeth II Modernist sterling silver salt and pepper pot set by George Edward Grant - London 1971. Fully hallmarked. These superb pots are of cylindrical form with textured ban...

Rare Italian Silver bed headboard Italian barocco style. One sheet of sterling silver embossed and chiselled by hand with typical Italian Barocco swirls....

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver caddy spoon; an addition to our teaware collection. This exceptional vintage silver caddy spoon, in sterling standard, has an ovoid shaped bowl. The squat, rounded handle of this silver spoon has a naturalistic textured finish and retains the original gilding; this ornamentation reflects the iconic style of the renowned London silversmith Stuart Devlin. Condition This vintage silver caddy spoon is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse surface of the handle are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Dimensions Length 7cm/2.8" Width 4.6cm/1.8" Height 1.7cm/0.7" Weight 1.6 troy ounces/49.3g Maker: Richard...

Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Silver Earrings Hopeakuu "Siver Moon", Earrings diameter 2,8cm. Manufactured by Nils Westerback Kultakeskus, Finland 1971. Very nice vintage condition.

A fabulous silver frame in the form of a horseshoe. Original wood back and foot. Made in Germany by Franz Johann jr. of Schwäbisch Gmünd. 925 purity stamp (the same as sterling silve...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver three-piece condiment/cruet set; an addition to our dining silverware collection. His exceptional vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver three-piece vintage condiment...

Hallmarked in London in 1976 by Garrard & Co., this stunning Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Model of a Stag, is realistically cast and chased, and stands on a marble base. The stag mo...

Sterling Silver & Crystal Caviar Bowl Italian work 1970's 800 silver hallmark Silver weight: 262 grams

Art Deco Modernist Tea Coffee set "Geometrie" made in silver-plated metal by Christofle. Signature under each piece.  Set includes: - a coffee/tea pot - a sugar box - a milk...

Holy water stoup in 800 solid silver. Made entirely by hand, embossed and chiseled with leaves and pods motif. The lid is removable to allow water to ...

A highly sculptural sterling silver necklace by Peruvian silversmith and designer Grazielle Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, circa 1970. Marks to ne...

Just in time for Christmas, we are offering this sterling silver “Snowflake” ornament by Gorham Silversmiths in the original packaging. What a beautiful way to dress up your Christm...

Being offered is a sterling silver serving fork in the “Queen Elizabeth I” pattern by Towle Silversmiths. It has a scalloped handle that’s easy to grip and a flat surface for handli...

A fine pair of vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver knife rests; an addition to our diverse ornamental dining collection. T...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Italian sterling silver and enamel photograph frame, an addition to our ornamental silverware colle...

Oval evening bag in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire enamelled stripes in Art Deco style. Measurement cm. 5.5 x 10 x 14.8, interior with ground mirror. Weight gr. 748. Created in 1...

Malvern by Lunt sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9" 12 Forks, 7 1/4" 12 Salad forks, 6 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6" Includes bonus brand new storage...

A wonderful quality vintage solid silver pill box, very stylish with an engine turned decoration flanked on the hinged lid with a vertical linear decoration. The lid fits perfectly ...

A 12-piece silver flatware set produced by the Dzerzhinsky Cutlery and Tableware Factory in Kiev during the Soviet period, dated 1972 and 1973. The set consists of six spoons and si...

A set of six silver teaspoons made in Tallinn, Estonia, during the Soviet period, dated 1977. Each spoon is decorated with a stylized architectural motif and the inscription “Tallinn...

A wonderful and highly collectable solid / sterling silver pepper mill created in a modernist design for the top quality London silversmith, Mappin & Webb. The mill looks to have be...

Set of eight sterling silver place card holders decorated with a bunch of grapes. Italian work from the mid-20th century. Silver hallmark 800. Height: 3.8 cm. Total weight: ...

Six sterling silver and gilt place card holders on the theme of hunting. 800 silver hallmark. Italian work from the mid-20th century. Height: between 3.2 and 4.5 cm. Weight:...

A Silver Challah Knife crafted by Ludwig Wolpert in the 1970s exemplifies a fusion of Judaic tradition with modern artistic expression. Ludwig Wol...

Rare elephant designed by Gene Moore for Tiffany & Co. Produced for the Circus series in sterling silver decorated with enamel. Meticulously crafted with great craftsmanship that d...

Silver pitcher, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy, 1970s. Hand hammered silver. Marked and signed. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent w...

Parallelepiped perfume holder for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with screw cap and fine hand-engraved geometric lines in black fired enamel in Art Deco style. Dimensions: 2.3 x...

This extraordinary silver Havdalah compendium, attributed to the renowned 20th-century silversmith Peter Ehrenthal, is a masterwork of Jewish ceremonial art and craftsmanship. Richly...

Silver ring with rock crystal design Ellis Kauppi, Finland 1975 Silver ring with rock crystal design Ellis Kauppi, Finland 1975 Beautiful ring size 19.2 cm in diameter. Elis Kauppi was one of the most vital figures in Finnish jewelry...

This gorgeous vintage crystal and sterling silver signed Italian Giovani Ottaviani decanter has an abstract large sterling silver horse head as the stopper. From every direction the stopper of the horse head is varied. It is signed Ottaviani 800-studio Ottaviani. It is signed differently in 3 places, on the stopper, on the bottom of the crystal and the side of the decanter. It is from the 1970s. Ottaviani is a very fine and well known jewelry and silver firm that has been in business, since 1945- now and contemporary. They are located in a small seaside...