That's one of the marks used by Philadelphia-based Hartford Sterling Co. (1900 to early '30s), despite the name, primarily makers of silverplate -...
Too funny! ~Cheryl
Hehe - exactly what my ex said when he saw it... ~Cheryl
Pretty little Swedish souvenir spoon by C.G. Hallberg, dated to 1891, the greater coat of arms of Sweden engraved in the bowl, and filigree...
It's Greek - '10.54' is the maker's ID number... ~Cheryl
Reminds me of some Chippewa sweetgrass baskets... ~Cheryl
Typically sold as 'Marsh Arab' niello... ~Cheryl
When I had horses, I rode Western, so only passing experience with English tack, but this doesn't really look like a dressage saddle to me either...
Japanese 'shotai-shippo' - this link shows well-done examples: http://galleryjapan.com/locale/en_US/technique/otherworks/70104/ ~Cheryl
Couldn't see the interior leather well enough to tell, thought it might be because of the color and pigskin was/is often used as a liner for its...
It's a nice little set, C, in great condition. Just as a note, the seller of the other set says it's pigskin, the lining looks like it might be,...
Most likely dates to the first quarter of the 20th century, not Scandinavian, I'd think German too, though Austria and Switzerland are also...
Have no idea why you would feel a "built up animosity", but after the information I offered in my first post, which in essence, defended your...
Did you read my initial post at all? I have no idea if your piece is silver or plated - those examples were posted only to show that the style is...
Couldn't find any similar in solid silver, but here are a couple round Indian trays with similar gadrooned and floral cast rims in silverplate...
Certainly not American - everything about it, from the overall quality with the less than careful finishing and engraving to the form of the date...
Somewhere in my mess of references, they're in a catalog or ad as just sugar tongs, but silver pieces were often marketed as whatever would make...
Or bon-bons, or lemon wedges - 1908 retailer's advertisement: [ATTACH] ~Cheryl
Wishbone novelty sugar tongs... ~Cheryl
Hard to resist a bear, but especially a bear with a spoon! Mid 20th century Norwegian silver child's spoon by Aksel Holmsen: [ATTACH] Another...
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