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click on image to enlarge	MEMORABLE AMERICAN COIN SILVER WATER PITCHER Engraved "Bequested by Mrs. Eliza Simons to R. B. Gilchrist As a Token of kind Remembrance. 16th August 1852." and "G" While abundant information exists in the will of Mrs. Eliza Simons indicating a bequest to Judge R. B. Gilchrist of this pitcher, much speculation remains of why she made such a significant gift. The will, dated July 16, 1850 and proved August 16, 1852 specifically states: "I direct my Executors, as soon after my decease as may be convenient, to purchases a piece of silver plate (silver article) of the value of two hundred dollars and to present the same to Judge Gilchrist as a token of kind remembrance." Interestingly, the executors elected to use a more informal tone by including her first name in the inscription instead of her husband's name. Note the exact wording on the pitcher includes "as a token of kind remembrance". Could Judge Gilchrist have performed a discreet favor solely for Eliza? Could the beautifully executed repousse water lily, lotus and mums, which denote purity of the heart, rebirth, estranged love and friendship, indicate a more personal or intimate connection? It should be mentioned that Judge Gilchrist is the only individual mentioned in her will that was not a member of her family. One hundred and fifty five years later her remembrance and appreciation of Judge Gilchrist remains immortalized. Four pitcher of strikingly similar form and ornamentation are known, one in the holdings of a local church. This pieces marks the first occasion of a value associated with this article at the time of procurement. CHARLESTON, SC AND NEW YORK, NY MARKS OF HAYDEN BROTHERS & CO AND GROSJEAN & WOODWARD CIRCA 1852 10" h., 31.4 troy oz. ACWP269 RECENT ACQUISITION info@silvervaultcharleston.com

click on image to enlarge	SIGNIFICANT AMERICAN COIN SILVER COVERED CREAM PITCHER Engraved "Nancy S. Pierson 1859" Created in the latest style, the design of this pitcher reflects the height of fashion at the time. The dome, lobed lid with grand bulbous body adorned by embossed design below the rime and foliate handles exemplifies the opulence of southern high society. Additional examples of this style reside in the Charleston Museum collection. For further information, refere to E. Milby Burton's leaflet Hayden & Gregg: Jeweller's of Charleston, the Charleston Museum, 1938. CHARLESTON, SC AND NEW YORK, NY MARKS OF HAYDEN & WHILDEN AND GROSJEAN & WOODWARD CIRCA 1859 6.5" h., 15.8 troy oz. ACSCP661 RECENT ACQUISITION info@silvervaultcharleston.com

click on image to enlarge	SUPERLATIVE AMERICAN COIN SILVER SUGAR URN Engraved "LAC" According to Elegant Plate: Three Centuries of Precious Metals in New York City edited by Deborah Dependahl Waters, Daniel Van Voorhis and his former apprentice and third cousin entered into partnership at 7 Queen Street ca. 1791. Van Voorhis, a Revolutionary war patriot, brought into the union an established clientele base, like Martha Washington. Schanck, the son of Captain John and Mary Denise Schanck, contributed the potential of financial backing from his family, as well as youthful enthusiasm and energy. One might speculate that Schanck’s family connections played a role in the partnership consigning a venture cargo consisting of shoe, knee, and girdle buckles and coat and vest buttons to Captain William Howel en route to India and China in December of 1792. Six months later, the teacher and his former student agreed to dissolve the partnership. Each partner received goods valued at over 597 pounds. The final settlement of the partnership went into arbitration in December 1797, with Van Voorhis order to pay the administrators of the estate of Schanck over 179 pounds. Brilliant and elaborate engraving characterizes the work born of this short-lived partnership.rilliant and elaborate engraving characterizes the work born of this sho-lived partnership. NEW YORK, NY MARKS OF DANIEL VAN VOORHIS & GARRET SCHANCK WORKING CIRCA 1791-1793 8.5" h.,9.6 troy oz. ACSU20 RECENT ACQUISITION info@silvervaultcharleston.com

click on image to enlarge	ELEGANT AMERICAN COIN SILVER LADY'S CALLING CARD CASE It depicts the image of the Capitol building between 1812-1856. POSSIBLY PHILADELPHIA, PA ATTRIBUTED TO LEONARD & WILSON CIRCA 1850 7.5" including handle, 1.4 troy oz. ACCC99 RECENT ACQUISITION info@silvervaultcharleston.com

click on image to enlarge	DEFINING AMERICAN STERLING SILVER PAIR OF COMPOTIERS The intricate reticulated foliate and scroll aprons are the signatures of a master craftsman. NEW YORK, NY MARK OF THEODORE B STARR, INC WORKING CIRCA 1900-1924 Each 9"dia., 4.5"h., 48.4 total troy oz. ASC699 RECENT ACQUISITION info@silvervaultcharleston.com

click on image to enlarge	PRECIOUS AMERICAN STERLING SILVER PAIR OF CANDLESTICKS Provenance: From the estate of Harold Irving Pratt, Jr. of NY (grandson of Charles Pratt). NEW YORK, NY MARKS OF TIFFANY & COMPANY EARLY 20TH CENTURY Each 3.75" bottom dia., 2.5"h., 6.5 total troy oz. ASC1099 RECENT ACQUISITION info@silvervaultcharleston.com

	EXTRAORDINARY SET OF TWELVE AMERICAN STERLING SILVER WATER GOBLETS IN THE "BALTIMORE ROSE" PATTERN BALTIMORE, MD MARKS OF SCHOFIELD COMPANY, INC EARLY 20TH CENTURY Each 6.75" h., 85.4 total troy oz. ASB96 info@silvervaultcharleston.com

click on image to enlarge	WELL-EXECUTED AMERICAN COIN SILVER COVERED BUTTER DISH WITH MAZARIN Engraved "EAS from FA" and "EAH to MSW" With lovely morning glory finial. BOSTON, MA MARKS OF LINCOLN & FOSS/ VINCENT LaFORME & BROS. WORKING 1846-1861 5.5" dia., 5"h., 18.4 total troy oz. ACBB10 info@silvervaultcharleston.com

click on image to enlarge	SPECTACULAR AMERICAN STERLING SILVER AND VERMEIL OLIVE SPOON AND FORK Engraved "M" Illustrated in the Gorham catalog of 1886. PROVIDENCE, RI MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO. CIRCA 1890 11 3/4" l., 2.1 troy oz. ASOSF333 RECENT ACQUISITION info@silvervaultcharleston.com

click on image to enlarge click on image to enlarge	DISTINCTIVE AMERICAN STERLING SILVER WATER PITCHER According to SILVER IN AMERICA, 1840-1940: A Century of Splendor by Charles Venable, Bailey and Company's roots began with the partnership of Joseph Bailey and Andrew Kitchens in 1832. The firm changed to Bailey and Company in 1848 following various changes in the firm's principles. Evidence indicates that the company added silver manufacturing to its jewelry and extensive importation of fancy good when they hired Irishman, George B. Sharp. Sharp, known for his exceptional quality and fine craftsmanship, worked with the firm from around 1852 until 1860. During that time, Bailey and Company promoted their use of the trademarks consisting of a lion, a "S", and a shield, which guaranteed their wares to be of the English sterling standard. Eight years after Sharp's departure, Bailey and Company reverted to the manufacturing of jewelry and retailing of silverware. Since 1878 consumers of luxury goods and exceptional jewelry have been more familiar with the present name of the company: Bailey, Banks and Biddle. PHILADELPHIA, PA MARK OF BAILEY AND COMPANY WORKING 1848-1878 click on picture to enlarge 11.25"h., 31.9 troy oz. ASWP004 SOLD info@silvervaultcharleston.com

click on image to enlarge	MARVELOUS AMERICAN STERLING SILVER NAPKIN RING No engraving. Lovely applied trim of shells and scrolls. PROVIDENCE, RI MARK OF GORHAM MFG. COMPANY. LATE 19th/EARLY 20th C. 2"dial., 1.5 troy oz. ASNR744 RECENT ACQUISITION info@silvervaultcharleston.com

click on image to enlarge	INCREDIBLE AMERICAN COIN SILVER NAPKIN RING Engraved "Carl". Exquisite brightcut engraving. AN UNIDENTIFIED MAKER LATE 19th C. 1.75"dia. 1.8 troy oz. ACNR721 RECENT ACQUISITION info@silvervaultcharleston.com

click on image to enlarge	RARE A MERICAN COIN SILVER CHAMBERSTICK, TOGETHER WITH SNUFFER This form is usually associated with England. Please note that the snuffer is not original to the piece, but is American coin silver. NEW YORK, NY MARK OF GALE AND HAYDEN 1849 5.75" dia., 8.7 total troy oz. ACC802 RECENT ACQUISITION info@silvervaultcharleston.com

click on image to enlarge	AMAZING AESTHETIC MOVEMENT AMERICAN STERLING SILVER WATER PITCHER Engraved "LAS" Beginning as a reaction against the high Victorian period, the Aesthetic Movement evolved during the late 19th century. This movement created a sub style in art which formed a transition between the late Victorian era and the Arts and Crafts style. Complex in nature, this transition mimicked a spirit of rebellion of what came before. Lasting for approximately 20 years, the movement introduced "art for art's sake." The artists of this period rejected the idea that art should serve a moral purpose. Instead, they would strive to create and celebrate artwork for the pleasure to be derived from its beauty. This rebellion is often referred to as a middle-class movement. While items of this era still portrayed surface decoration and formalized patterns, they did not bear rich carving or having Victorian motifs. The ultimate goal was to provide a pleasurable visual experience while including elements of other styles. PROVIDENCE, RI MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO. 1883 9"h., 24.7 troy oz. ASC272 info@silvervaultcharleston.com

click on image to enlarge	IMPOSING AMERICAN STERLING SILVER FRUIT BOWL IN THE "REPOUSSE" PATTERN This piece is illustrated in the reproduction of the turn-of-the-century catalog published a few years ago. It bears the factory number 227. BALTIMORE, MD MARK OF SAMUEL KIRK & SON INC. 1925-1932 11"dia., 19.0 troy oz. ASFB982 RECENT ACQUISITION info@silvervaultcharleston.com

click on image to enlarge	SUPERB AMERICAN COIN SILVER BASKET WITH PIVOTING HANDLE AND REPOUSSE BODY NEW YORK, NY MARKS OF BALL, BLACK & CO. AND EOFF & SHEPHERD CIRCA 1851 1 1"h., 9.75"l., 12"w., 28. troy oz. ACB611 info@silvervaultcharleston.com

click on image to enlarge	PHENOMENAL AMERICAN COIN SILVER TEA SET IN THE "MEDALLION" PATTERN Engraved "LID" According to D. Albert Soeffing in Silver Medallion Flatware, "Medallion patterns were not created in a vacuum. Medallions in the forms of coins and portrait cameos have been with us since ancient times. The rediscovery and exploration of Pompeii and the popularization of the antique and classical styles in the eighteenth century prefigured what was to become a standard of Victorian design. By the time of the Crystal Palace Exhibition of 1851 in London, the use of the medallion element had become firmly established." Not only is Medallion pattern flatware distinctly American, as Soeffing continues, but its manufacture was restricted to the major silver centers of the Northeast and New England. Note: None of the five medallions on the set repeat, indicating sophisticated design and execution. PROVIDENCE, RI MARKS OF GORHAM MFG CO. CIRCA 1860 Tea pot - 6" h. 45.1 total troy oz. ACW200 RECENT ACQUISITION info@silvervaultcharleston.com

click on image to enlarge	STELLAR AMERICAN COIN SILVER SOUP LADLE Understanding Alexander Young is understanding the status and station of the 19th century American silversmith. He immigrated from Scotland and immediately set up shop in Baltimore. There, Young experienced not only personal but also professional success; he met and married his wife, Elizabeth, and he repaired the watch of Jerome Bonaparte. The reason for his relocation to SC remains a mystery, however, but he fully embraced the Palmetto State. In addition to fathering seven children, he operated a book store, maintained a jewelry business and secured the commission from the Masons to make the trowel used by Gen. Lafayette in laying the cornerstone of the DeKalb monument. CAMDEN, SC MARK OF ALEXANDER YOUNG CIRCA 1810 13" l., 6.9 troy oz. ACL744 info@silvervaultcharleston.com

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