c. 1716-1725 Norteño provincial (Mexico / Texas) Spanish Colonial silver shallow bowl or lavabo with possible Texas mission provenance. Found on Cape Cod.

**SO** not obsessed with these #sterlingsilver #Japanesenovelty #salts at all!!

So good!!! Chinese export silver full set (890 grams). Available.

Killer piece by Graziella Laffi!

Getting hang time with the inimitable Ana Tkabladze at the opening of her new gallery, GalleriaGeorgiAna that showcases her stunning enamel and silver jewelry. Check out her work: galleriageorgiana.com

Not all rare coveted pieces are flashy! These Richard Ewing Smith rare salt spoons appear to be the only matching pair of #Kentucky #coinsilver spoons on the web. #antiques #dcsilver #louisvillesilver #treasurehunting

An oldie but a goodie when I got to show David Walker my bowl on AR.
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c. 1740 Boston silver cann recovered in NC from a family tracing to Long Island. Nathaniel Hurd engraved the arms of Thos. Dering. Provenanced Boston hollowware is most held by institutions.
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