January 2026 Annual New Year's Day Auction

  • Lot 716: Italian Sterling Silver Chalice

    Italian Sterling Silver Chalice
    Presented to Reverend Dominic M. Chonko, O.S.B., March 20, 1943
    heavily cast and finely chased sterling silver chalice in a rich Gothic-Revival style, the cup with a wide band of grapevines and leaves in high relief, resting on a tapering stem decorated with matching foliate motifs, the broad circular base features applied relief scenes including a Crucifixion panel framed by grapevines and clusters of grapes, the underside engraved: “Ordination Gift from Mother Bridget of the Blessed Sacrament, O.S.B., Monastery of St. Scholastica, Chicago, IL, to Rev. Dominic M. Chonko, O.S.B., March 20, 1943” Stamped “PIANA / STERLING / 925 1000”
    height 8 1/2 inches, total weight 30.7 troy ounces

    Estimate: $1000 - $1500

  • Lot 717: Two Sterling Silver Chalice

    Two Sterling Silver Chalice
    the first chalice with a polished, gold-washed sterling silver cup over a gilt metal stem and foot, the octagonal base engraved “In Memory of Anthony T. Speranza – 1963” along with a modern Sterling Silver Spanish Chalice, textured cylindrical bowl on flared stem, the interior fully gilt, underside stamped “Spain” and “SILVER CUP STERLING”
    first cup height 7 3/4 inches; overall height 7 3/4 inches, sterling silver cup weight: 4.9 troy ounces, total assembled weight 15.1 troy ounces; second height: 5 3/4 inches Total weight: 18.9 troy ounces

    Estimate: $1000 - $2000

  • Lot 718: French Jeweled Chalice, Francois Biais, Paris

    French Jeweled Chalice, Francois Biais, Paris
    A richly jeweled Gothic-style chalice, gold-plated over sterling, the cup struck with French hallmarks beneath the rim and the base stamped “Francois Biais – Paris – H3 81 – Made in France”
    the deep, flaring bowl rises from a heavily ornamented knop set with oval faceted emerald-cut green stones, alternating with oval blue sapphires, each within chased Gothic mounts, the knop further decorated with raised beading and applied foliate detailing, the six-lobed base displays additional emerald-cut green stones, blue sapphires, and a central oval ruby, all within gilt Gothic surrounds, the outer perimeter bead-set with full-cut diamonds—21 stones totaling approximately 0.50 cts (per 1996 appraisal), the base also decorated with finely engraved and applied Gothic crosses, accompanied by original 1996 gemological appraisal from Dennis Jewelry Company, San Antonio, listing the gemstone weights as:
    • Nineteen (19) emerald-cut green stones, approx. 30.00 carats total
    • Four (4) oval faceted blue sapphires, approx. 8.50 carats total
    • One (1) oval faceted ruby, approx. 1.00 carats
    • Twenty-one (21) full-cut diamonds, approx. 0.50 carats total
    also accompanied by prior purchase receipt (1998) and Antiques Roadshow appraisal notes (PBS Files, 7/20/2020)
    7 1/2 inches high, 29.0 troy ounces

    Estimate: $1000 - $1500

  • Lot 719: Sterling Silver Chalice

    Sterling Silver Chalice
    Hammered bowl with engraved Latin inscription, raised on a hammered tapering stem with a lobed knop, above a broad hammered circular foot with applied foliate banding, gilt interior, inscribed around the bowl (Latin liturgical text)
    height 7 inches, total weight 20.5 troy ounces

    Estimate: $1000 - $1500

  • Lot 720: French Jeweled Ciborium (Sterling Silver, Gold Plated)

    French Jeweled Ciborium (Sterling Silver, Gold Plated)
    marked: HS ★ F (lozenge) CuB / GP — Sterling marked on lid and cup interior, elaborately cast and gold-plated French ciborium, the hexagonal foot, stem, and knop set with eleven (11) emerald-cut emeralds, four (4) oval blue sapphires, and two (2) oval rubies, with additional bead-set full-cut diamonds accenting the knop and base, the domed lid is surmounted by a diamond-set cross finial and is fully marked STERLING beneath
    height 7 1/2 inches, cup and lid together weigh 9.3 troy ounces (sterling weight only); total assembled weight 24.5 troy ounces

    Estimate: $800 - $1000

  • Lot 721: European Silver Baroque Chalice (Pre-1800)

    European Silver Baroque Chalice (Pre-1800)
    finely crafted Baroque silver chalice featuring a gold-washed bowl with an applied 800-silver chased sleeve decorated in high-relief repoussé grapevines, wheat stalks, and foliate motifs, the stem and broad petal-form base continue the repoussé decoration with panels of wheat, grapes, and figural scenes, consistent with late 18th-century European ecclesiastical work, the sleeve of the cup bears hallmarks including a crowned maker’s mark, silver standard mark “800,” and an additional assay punch
    height 10 1/2 inches, total weight 20.2 troy ounces

    Estimate: $500 - $800

  • Lot 722: Two Gothic-Style Sterling Silver Liturgical Chalices

    Two Gothic-Style Sterling Silver Liturgical Chalices
    Each marked “GORHAM / STERLING” with model numbers 2190 and 2714
    Gothic-style sterling silver liturgical chalices, each with a gold-washed bowl and faceted, tapering stem rising to a hexagonal knop decorated with molded Gothic ornament, the spreading foot is shaped in a six-lobed form, one with applied cross decoration and the other with a smooth surface, both retain their original bright gold wash throughout, one engraved “In Memoriam / Sept. 24th 1897 – Sept. 26th 1910”, the other engraved “In Memory of Jennie M. Cullinane”,GORHAM hallmarks (lion / anchor / G), “STERLING,” and pattern numbers 2190 and 2714
    height 9 1/2 inches (for both), first chalice: 21.7 troy ounces, second chalice: 11.6 troy ounces, total weight 33.3 troy ounces

    Estimate: $1000 - $2000

  • Lot 723: 269 Piece International Silver Sterling Flatware Set, Fontaine Pattern

    269 Piece International Silver Sterling Flatware Set, Fontaine Pattern
    to include 12 dinner forks, 12 luncheon forks, 12 salad, 12 fish forks, 12 cocktail forks, 12 dessert forks, 12 ice cream forks/spoons, 6 place spoons, 12 tablespoons, 12 soup spoons, 12 bouillon spoons, 24 teaspoons, 12 ice tea spoons, 12 demi spoons, 12 sherbet spoons, 12 dinner knives, 12 luncheon knives, 12, weighted butter knives, 12 solid butter knives (7 inches), 12 solid butter knives (5 3/4 inches), 16 serving pieces, 2 pie servers, 1 knife sharpener, 2 carving forks, and 2 carving knives, to include custom wooden fitted box
    total weight 304.3 troy ounces plus 43 weighted handles

    Estimate: $10000 - $15000

  • Lot 724: 130 Piece Christofle France Silver Plate Flatware Set in Perles Pattern

    130 Piece Christofle France Silver Plate Flatware Set in Perles Pattern
    set for 12 to include 12 place forks, 12 dessert forks, 12 fish forks, 12 tablespoons, 12 tea spoons, 12 tea spoons, 12 demi spoons, 12 dinner knives, 12 dessert knives, 12 fish knives, 10 serving pieces, all in a fitted Christofle wooden box

    Estimate: $1000 - $2000

  • Lot 725: 90 Piece Mappin and Webb Sterling Silver Flatware Set, MWE2 Style Pattern

    90 Piece Mappin and Webb Sterling Silver Flatware Set, MWE2 Style Pattern
    for a service of 12 to include 12 dinner forks, 12 luncheon forks, 12 tablespoons, 12 tea spoons, 6 place spoons, 12 soup spoons, and 24 knives, all in a fitted case marked Mappin and Webb
    total weight 125.5 troy ounces plus 24 weighted handles

    Estimate: $4000 - $6000

  • Lot 726: 195 Piece Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set in Lily-Floral Pattern

    195 Piece Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set in Lily-Floral Pattern
    to include 31 luncheon forks, 26 salad forks, 5 place spoons, 30 soup spoons, 31 tea spoons, 36 knives, 28 solid butter knives, 5 serving pieces, 1 pie server, and 2 piece carving set
    total weight 214.6troy ounces plus 39 weighted handles

    Estimate: $8000 - $12000

  • Lot 727: 70 Piece C J Vander Ltd Sterling Silver Flatware Set

    70 Piece C J Vander Ltd Sterling Silver Flatware Set
    to include 12 dinner forks, 12 luncheon forks, 2 place spoons, 13 tablespoons, 12 tea spoons, 12 knives, 2 serving forks, 2 slotted serving spoons, 1 ladle, 1 cake knife, and 1 pie server
    total weight 122.7 troy ounces plus 13 weighted handles
    Provenance: Property from a Private Collection at 791 Park Avenue Designed by Cullman & Kravis, Inc

    Estimate: $4000 - $8000

  • Lot 728: Service for 12 Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set in Francis I Pattern

    Service for 12 Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set in Francis I Pattern
    to include 12 luncheon forks, 12 salad forks, 12 soup spoons, 12 tea spoons, 12 knives, 12 butter knives, 2 serving pieces, total number of pieces 74
    total weight 74.6 troy ounces plus 24 weighted handles
    Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York, estate

    Estimate: $2500 - $3500

  • Lot 729: 105 Piece Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Shell & Thread

    105 Piece Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Shell & Thread
    to include 14 dinner forks, 18 salad forks, 17 tablespoons,18 teaspoons, 13 knives, 14 solid butter knives, 10 serving pieces, 1 pie knife, along with Tiffany and Co. felt bags for serving pieces
    total weight 189.9 troy ounces plus 14 weighted handles

    Estimate: $8000 - $10000

  • Lot 730: 68 Piece International Silver Sterling Flatware Set in Royal Danish Pattern

    68 Piece International Silver Sterling Flatware Set in Royal Danish Pattern
    to include 10 luncheon forks, 12 salad/dessert forks, 3 Place spoons, 8 soup spoons, 19 teaspoons, 10 knives, 1 slotted serving spoon, 2 serving forks 1 ladle, 1 cake knife, 1 pie server
    total weight 87.9 troy ounces plus 11 weighted handles

    Estimate: $2000 - $4000

  • Lot 731: 231 Piece Birks Sterling Silver Flatware Set in Saxon Pattern

    231 Piece Birks Sterling Silver Flatware Set in Saxon Pattern
    to include 8 dinner forks, 39 luncheon forks, 32 salad/ fish forks, 2 place spoons, 11 tablespoons, 9 soup spoons, 16 teaspoons, 38 Five O’Clock Teaspoon, 28 demi spoons, 8 dinner knives, 8 French knives, 1 luncheon knife, 8 weighted butter knives, 6 solid butter knives, 15 serving pieces, and a 2 piece carving set. Total weight 192.5 troy ounces plus 27 weighted handles.

    Estimate: $7000 - $10000

  • Lot 732: 86 Piece Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set in Faneuil Pattern

    86 Piece Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set in Faneuil Pattern
    1910-1955 discontinued pattern marked “m”. To include 12 dinner forks, 11 luncheon forks, 7 place spoons, 12 tablespoons, 9 tea spoons, 11 bouillon spoons, 12 knives, 10 butter knives, 1 jelly knife, 1 ladle, all monogrammed
    total weight 124.3 troy ounces plus 12 weighted handles

    Estimate: $4000 - $6000

  • Lot 733: 0

    195 Piece Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware, King Edward Pattern
    Service for 12 to include: 12 dinner forks, 12 luncheon forks, 12 salad forks, 12 cocktail forks, 11 ice cream forks, 12 place spoons, 12 tablespoons, 20 teaspoons, 12 bouillon spoons, 10 fruit spoons, 10 demi spoons, 12 ice tea spoons, 2 salt spoons, 12 dinner knives, 12 luncheon knives, 9 solid butter knives, 3 cheese knife spreader, 4 graduated ladles, 1 fish fork, 1 serving fish fork, 1 serving fish knife, and 3 additional serving pieces. All with monograms. Total weight 219.6 troy ounces

    Estimate: $8000 - $10000

  • Lot 734: Italian Silver 800 Monumental Repoussé Vase

    Italian Silver 800 Monumental Repoussé Vase
    Massive baluster-form vase richly decorated in deep repoussé with scrolling acanthus, palmettes, and lobed panels, rising to a flaring scalloped rim, raised on a bold circular foot with cast foliate feet, marked 800 with additional maker’s punch
    height 22 inches, total weight 78.3 troy ounces

    Estimate: $2500 - $3500

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