Alderfer Auction presents a comprehensive Silver sale featuring 100 lots of American, British, and Continental silver from established makers and regional craftsmen. This diverse collection offers accessible opportunities for both collectors and those furnishing their homes with quality silver.

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Bid online now through Wednesday, July 30th at alderferauction.com. This auction will begin closing at 7 PM at a rate of 5 lots per minute. Active bidding will be auto-extended 3 minutes for each lot once it begins to close.

The sale showcases major American manufacturers including Towle, Gorham, Wallace, Alvin, Reed & Barton, and International Silver. Towle pieces include "Old English" flatware and "Silver Flutes" serving pieces, while Gorham offers various patterns from "Baronial" to "Plymouth." Wallace contributes multiple patterns including "Romance of the Sea" and "Princess Mary," demonstrating the breadth of American silver production.

Regional American makers add character to the collection, with pieces by Stieff, Whiting, Frank M. Whiting, and specialty manufacturers like Old Newbury Crafters representing the Arts and Crafts movement. Coin silver examples from 19th-century makers including Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia and J. Child provide historical depth.

British silver spans the Georgian through Edwardian periods, featuring respected makers like Atkin Bros, Edward Barnard & Sons, and Thomas Bradbury & Sons. The collection includes an Edwardian fruit bowl from Sheffield and a decorative muffineer from London, representing the era's craftsmanship. Georgian pieces include salts by Peter & Jonathan Bateman and creamers by William Skeen, offering collectors access to period British silver.

Continental silver adds international flavor with Georg Jensen pieces representing Danish Modern design and various European souvenir spoons. Scandinavian makers like David Andersen and Thorvald Marthinsen provide Nordic alternatives, while German and Italian examples broaden the geographic scope.

The sale encompasses practical dining silver alongside decorative pieces. Complete flatware services offer immediate utility, while individual serving pieces, bowls, and candlesticks provide opportunities to enhance existing collections. Specialty items include napkin rings, salt dishes, and vanity accessories, demonstrating silver's role beyond formal dining.

Many pieces retain their original retailer markings from established firms like J.E. Caldwell, Bailey Banks & Biddle, and Shreve Crump & Low, adding provenance and historical context. These retail connections reflect the distribution networks that brought quality silver to American homes.

The collection's strength lies in its variety and accessibility. Rather than focusing solely on rare pieces, this sale offers working silver from respected manufacturers at various price points. Collectors can find patterns to complete existing sets, while newcomers can acquire quality pieces from established makers.

This sale represents the type of silver that filled American sideboards and British cabinets, combining utility with craftsmanship from makers who understood both design and durability.

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