Phyllis Tucker Antiques - Small Items and Novelties

An American Sterling Paper Knife Made by George Shiebler, Circa 1893

Price:	$450.00

This paper knife has an ornate cast top with a floral, foliate, and scroll pattern. The front is engraved with an ornate, multi-lined, Art Nouveau style script with "1893," "EAE" in intertwined script, and February 5^th/ TO/ March 9^th." The back is engraved in script "I must be going." Condition is excellent, with minor surface scratches throughout.

A Sterling Shoehorn in the Aesthetic Style Made by George Shiebler

Price:	$650.00

The handle of this shoehorn, made by George Shiebler, is decorated applied sea creatures and seaweed. The front of the blade is engraved with a monogram.

A Sterling Bookmark Made by George Shiebler circa 1890

Price:	$450.00

This bookmark looks like a small letter opener and may be a combination bookmark/letter opener. A nice object with good weight. It has a subtle wave in the blade.

Silver Purse

Price:	$

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A French silver purse, circa 1865. Both sides nicely engraved on the ribs. The pink silk lining is in reasonable condition with some breaks on the pleated joins. 2 3/4" x 2" x 1/2".

Suspender Clips

Price:	$175.00

A pair of suspender clips with a Chrysanthemum pattern made by George Shiebler circa, 1900. The interior is engraved with a beautifully-rendered monogram 'MCJ' in superimposed Gothic letters.

Chatelaine Belt Hook

Price:	$350.00

A chatelaine belt hook made by Tiffany in the Aesthetic Style. The design date is 1877. Made between that date and 1891. The surface is hammered.

Chatelaine Belt Hook

Price:	$650.00

A chatelaine hook made by Tiffany in the Aesthetic Style. The hammered surface is applied with two silver leaves and copper stems. The upper leaf is either partly gilded or the gilding is showing signs of wear.

Individual Shiebler Butter Plates

Price:	$850.00

A rare pair of individual butter plates in the Homeric pattern made by George Shiebler. The rim of each is randomly stamped with five medallions.

European Silver Chatelaine Purse with Airplane Detail

Price:	$375.00

A European silver mesh purse, the frame decorated with birds and airplanes. Although chatelaine coin purses of this type are not rare, I have never seen one with aeronautical decorations before. The interior is divided into two compartments.

American Baby Feeding Spoon

Price:	$145.00

An American baby feeding spoon, circa 1920. Made by Reed and Barton. The handle is decorated with a kitty. Never monogrammed.

Sterling Gorham Shoehorn

Price:	$325.00

An sterling shoehorn made by Gorham, date marked 1917. Finely chased on both sides. This shoehorn is exceptionally heavy and finely made. It has never been monogrammed. There is a very small dent on top.

Tea Bell

Price:	$175.00

An American sterling tea bell, circa 1900. The handle is formed as a twig. Made by Dominick & Haff in the Aesthetic style.

14k Gold Napkin Ring

Price:	$650.00

A very rare 14k gold napkin ring. This finely made napkin ring is engraved through a frosted yellow gold surface to rose gold. Engraved with the initials 'JL' and the dates '1856' and '1906'. Undoubtedly a fiftieth wedding anniversary gift.