Scenic Napkin Ring by Faberge, Mackay Silver by TIffany & Co. Highlight Rago's December 2 Silver, Coin and Currency Auction

On Friday, December 2, 2011 at noon, the Rago Arts and Auction Center will hold an auction of silver, coins and currency. The silver sale features Russian, American and Continental silver; the coin and currency sale features American and World proof struck coins and sets, a multitude of gold coins, high grade silver dollars and rare foreign and ancient coins.

Silver Auction, Friday, December 2 at Noon

Highlights of the silver sale include: Ornamental American Silver from the 19th-20th century; Japanesque silver, including Edo/Elkington and Tiffany & Co.; functional silver in timeless patterns; a seventy piece collection of Continental enameled-silver accessories in thirteen lots; Russian silver, which comes to us through the estate of an American diplomat, from Moscow prior to 1954, which includes pieces by Ovchinnikov & Faberge; thirteen sets of sterling flatware including “Renaissance” by Tiffany & Co. for the Rothschild family.  Two cups from Tiffany & Co.’s Mackay service stand-out from a good selection of American art silver. Continental silver includes a large swan-form centerpiece by Buccellati.

Other famous silver makers in the sale include: Gorham, S. Kirk & Son, Storck & Sinsheimer, Hanou, Tompkins & Black, Durgin, Bailey & Co., James Duffel, Black Starr & Frost, Eiler & Marloe, Buccellati, Cartier, Christofle, Bebeer, Elkington, Addie Brothers, William Gibson and John Langman, William Toone, Thomas Northcote and George Smith, Erickson, Eugen Ferher, Reed & Barton, Frank M. Whiting, Georg Jensen, Grosjean & Woodward, Gustav Klingert, International, J.E. Caldwell, Kirk & Son, William B. Meyers, Rredlich & Co., Pavla Mishukov, Carl Scipel, Ivan Khlebnikov, N.B. Bobir, Steiff, William Wilson & Son, Howard & Co., Mauser, Thomas Shaw, Frank Herschede & Co., Erik Magnussen, Wallace, Whitehall.

Rago’s is hosting an open house on Tuesday, November 29, featuring a discussion on silver in America by Newark Museum curator Ulysses Grant Dietz.  The talk is co-sponsored by the Appraisers Association of America.  A reception begins at 5 pm. and Mr. Dietz will speak at 6 pm.  All are welcome.

“I think this is the best sale for silver we’ve had in the last four years,” says Sarah Churgin, Jewelry and Silver Expert, “It is studded with world-class silver and rarities.”  

Coins and Currency, Friday, December 2 (immediately following the Silver Sale)

Coins and currency immediately follow the silver sale, featuring high grade examples of American currency, silver certificates, a large collection of gold coins, proof sets and individual coins, a German Half Mark Pattern, coins from the Netherlands, Sweden, Chile, Switzerland, Cuba, Russia, England, Australia, Africa, Singapore, China and Spain, Morgan silver dollars, Peace silver dollars, commemorative coins, and much more.

“This is Rago’s best selection of coins and currency to date, a huge variety spanning over 300 years and seven continents,” says Chris Wise, Coin and Currency Expert, “all priced to sell.”

Auction Exhibition/Preview/Bidding

·          Saturday, November 26, 2011 through Wednesday, November 30, 12–5 pm and by appointment. Open until 7 pm on Thursday, December 1. Doors open at 9 am the day of the sale.

·          Open House, Tuesday, November 29, featuring a talk on American Silver by Newark Museum Curator, Ulysses Grant Dietz

·          Rago’s is located midway between New York City and Philadelphia. Directions online at ragoarts.com. 

·          Telephone, absentee, online bidding available for those unable to attend.

Catalogue

·          Printed catalogues are available for $20 each by calling 609.397.9374 or e-mailing a request to info@ragoarts.com.

·          View a complete online catalogue with color images at ragoarts.com, online now.

NOTES FOR THE EDITOR

·          High-resolution images available.

·          About Rago Arts and Auction Center: Since 1994, Rago's has served thousands of sellers and buyers with a singular blend of global reach and personal service. Originally specialists in 20th century design, today Rago's expertise covers centuries of fine art, decorative arts, furnishings, jewelry and ethnographic property.  It is a world-class venue through which to buy and sell. It is also a destination for those who seek to learn and share knowledge about art, antiques and collecting, offering free valuations for personal property (from a single piece to collections and estates), appraisals and auction exhibitions in house and online. Rago's, the largest and leading auction house in New Jersey, is located midway between Philadelphia and New York.

·          No Reserve Jewelry and Silver: Sunday, April 22, 2012. 

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