This auction sterling silver and coin silver pieces, showcasing American craftsmanship from the 18th to mid-20th centuries. The selection includes flatware, hollowware, and decorative items from renowned silversmiths and manufacturers.

View and Bid On This Auction

Highlights include a Hanau sterling silver sweetmeats bowl with repousse and openwork decoration, dating to the 1920s-30s. Several pieces by Gorham are available, such as the "Buttercup," "Strasbourg," and "Etruscan" patterns. Other notable manufacturers represented are Tiffany & Co., Reed & Barton, International Silver Company, and Whiting Manufacturing Company.

The auction features flatware services, including a Whiting "Louis XV" partial set and a Hallmark service for six. Specialty serving pieces like asparagus servers, fish servers, and bonbon scoops demonstrate the refined dining customs of bygone eras. Judaica enthusiasts will find sterling silver Kiddush cups, some with intricate engravings.

American coin silver is represented by various makers, including John Van Derveer of New Jersey and Nathaniel Shipman of Connecticut. These pieces offer a glimpse into early American silversmithing techniques.

The collection extends beyond American borders, featuring British Victorian and Georgian pieces, as well as items from Germany, the Netherlands, and Russia. A Japanese sterling silver lantern-form salt shaker by Arthur & Bond of Yokohama adds an international flair.

Decorative items include sterling silver compotes, candlesticks, and vases from makers like Fisher, Empire, and Frank M. Whiting. Vanity items such as sterling silver brushes, mirrors, and powder compacts showcase the luxury of 19th and early 20th century dressing tables.

For those interested in historical memorabilia, the auction includes souvenir spoons from various locales and events, as well as commemorative items like a British 1935 jubilee sterling silver demitasse spoon set.

The diversity of this silver collection offers something for collectors at various levels of interest and expertise. From everyday dining pieces to ornate serving ware and decorative objects, this auction provides a comprehensive look at the artistry and craftsmanship of silver production over two centuries.

Bid now through Wednesday, August 7th at alderferauction.com. This auction will begin closing at 8:00 PM at a rate of 5 lots per minute.

Buyer’s Premium: 23%

In-Person Preview by appointment only:
Monday, August 5th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday, August 6^th from 9:00 AM – 3 :00 PM

Schedule a Preview | Click Here or call 215-393-3000.

Pick-Up:
Successful Bidders will be notified to schedule a pick-up following the auction.

Pick-Up Location:
Alderfer Auction
501 Fairgrounds Road
Hatfield, PA 19440

Shipping:
In-house shipping is available for smaller non-fragile items via USPS priority boxes. For all medium to large, fragile, and international items, please contact a local shipper. Contact shipping@alderferauction.com for questions.

Please check our website frequently for updates.
NOTE: We reserve the right to adjust auction information and dates.