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RARE-JOHN-WENDT-NYC-c-1860-STERLING-SILVER-MASTER-SALT-FIGURAL-LIONS-WOW-01-an

A Rare Antique c. New York Sterling Silver large figural lions Master Salt. Considered to be the finest American silversmith of the 19th century and this work is no exception. Three incredibly detailed standing lions each holding up a shield. The work is outstanding and you will “not” find another example like this anywhere! Wendt’s ..

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19th-c-Sterling-master-salt-John-Wendt-for-Ball-Black-Co-11550-01-sfg

Sterling master salt on foot, mark of John Wendt for retailer Ball Black & Co. New York, ca 1859-70. Silversmith John Rudolph Wendt was born in Germany but emigrated to America. John Rudolph Wendt is often considered one of Americas most important silversmith in the mid-19th century and is known for flatware patterns such as ..

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A superb pair of large sterling silver master open salts by John Wendt of New York with a stone wall motif and applied ivy. Hand chased base with small leaves. Diameter 2 1/4″; Combined weight 7 troy oz; Height 1 3/4″; diameter at top 2 3/8″; diameter at base 3″. Marked 925 sterling, 26. Silverperfect ..

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