9"h., 24.7 troy oz.
ASC272 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.
DEFINING AMERICAN STERLING SILVER PAIR OF COMPOTIERS
MARK OF THEODORE B STARR, INC
NEW YORK, NY
WORKING CIRCA 1900-1924
Each 9"dia., 4.5"h., 48.4 total troy oz.
ASC699
RECENT ACQUISITION The intricate reticulated foliate and scroll aprons are the signatures of a master craftsman.
12"h., 51.0 troy oz.
0TTEL7REP200 According to "Silver in America, 1840-1940: A Century of Splendor" by Charles Venable, Bailey and Companys 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 Bailey and Company added silver manufacturing to its jewelry and extensive importation of fancy goods when they hired Irishman George B. Sharp. Sharp, known for his exceptional quality and fine craftsmanship, worked with the firm from approximately 1852 until 1860. During that time, Bailey and Company promoted their use of trademarks consisting of a lion, an 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.
MARK OF SIMEON A. BAYLEY
NEW YORK, NY
CIRCA 1786-1798
10"h., 12.5 troy oz. ENGRAVED "SC"
1TWLL0
SOLD
Simeon A. Bayley finished his apprentice-ship with Daniel Van Voorhis and formed a partnership with Van Voorhis and William Coley in 1784. A year later, his former master left the partnership, leaving Bayley and Coley. Apparently, Bayley and Coley had a dispute that lead to the dissolution of their partenrshipby 1786. Bayley worked alone until 1798, when he took on his son-in-law, James Douglas.
PHENOMENAL AMERICAN COIN SILVER TEA SET IN THE MEDALLION PATTERN
Tea pot - 6" h. 45.1 total troy oz.
ACW200 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.
PRECIOUS AMERICAN STERLING SILVER PAIR OF CANDLESTICKS
MARKS OF TIFFANY & COMPANY
NEW YORK, NY
EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Each 3.75" bottom dia., 2.5"h., 6.5 total troy oz.
ASC1099
RECENT ACQUISITION Provenance: From the estate of Harold Irving Pratt, Jr. of NY (grandson of Charles Pratt).
RARE AMERICAN COIN SILVER CHAMBERSTICK, TOGETHER WITH SNUFFER
5.75" dia., 8.7 total troy oz.
ACC802
RECENT ACQUISITION This form is usually associated with England. Please note that the snuffer is not original to the piece, but is American coin silver.
REMARKABLE AMERICAN STERLING CANDLESTICKS IN THE BALTIMORE ROSE PATTERN
BALTIMORE, MD
BALTIMORE SILVERSMITHS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
CIRCA 1905
6.75" h.
AS1245 Frank M. Schofield founded the Baltimore Silversmith Manufacturing Company in 1903. It changed its name to the Schofield Company circa 1930.
SPLENDID AMERICAN STERLING SILVER BOWL IN THE REPOUSSE PATTERN
MARK OF WILLIAM CARRINGTON
CHARLESTON, SC
CIRCA 1860
BELONGING TO PAULINE WARLEY SNOWDEN
3.25" top dia., 3.5" h., 4.6 troy oz.
ACMJC1
A native of Connecticut, William Carrington studied under a Mr. Benedict in New York. One of Carrington's contemporaries and good friend was Charles Tiffany, later to become the founder of the Tiffany & Co. This early friendship remained strong in spite of time, war, and economic hardships. As recalled later by Carrington's granddaughter, Miss Frances Bulow, Carrington ordered a large quantity of watches and jewelry from a New York firm shortly before the outbreak of the war. When the war ended, he went to New York and, in spite of the economic plight of the South, attempted to settle his bill. The unscrupulous firm, however, insisted that he pay interest on the money due them. Carrington, having used his last penny to pay the invoice, did not have the necessary funds and borrowed the interest from his old friend Tiffany. Carrington not only satisfied his debt to the firm, but also with Tiffany.
Upon his arrival in Charleston in 1830, Carrington associated with James Eyland, a leading jeweler. Around 1838 Carrington founded his own firm, W. Carrington & Co., and remained independent until 1872. That year, Stephen Thomas joined the firm, forming Carrington, Thomas & Co. This new firm existed until the 1920s.
Family provenance indicates that this cup was likely the baby cup of Pauline Warley, born to John Caldwell and Ann Eliza Bailey Warley in 1860. In 1886, she married Robert Lee Snowden.
SUPERLATIVE AMERICAN COIN SILVER PAIR OF WINE GOBLETS
CIRCA 1851,br />
BELONGING TO THOMAS HOWARD SNOWDEN
5" h., 4.75" h., 7.0 total troy oz.
Originally, the partnership of Gregg and Hayden stared in 1838, consisting of Nathaniel and H. Sidney Hayden and William Gregg. By 1846, Nathaniel moved to New York and younger brother Augustus H. Hayden joined the firm. The company thrived unitl 1852 when William Greegg left to devote his full attention to his cotton mills.
Family provenance indicates that these cups, a very rare form in Charleston silver, were likely baby gifts presented to Thomas Howard Snowden following his birth in 1851. Son of a planter, Thomas entered the lucrative cotton business and married Lucy Warley in 1900.
Note that the base of one has been restored.
UNUSUAL AMERICAN STERLING CANDLESTICKS IN THE REPOUSSE PATTERN
