Silver
About
The tradition of beautiful silver accessories ties us to the celebrations of the past - tables set for special holidays, gifts given to mark life’s milestones. At Leland Little Auctions we believe in honoring the stories of our history by making important antiques relevant in our lives today. From the coin silver of 18th and 19th century America to the most recognizable names in sterling like Gorham and George Jensen, our Silver Department presents silver wares that not only beautify our present, but honor our past.
Contact
Erin Mancini
Fine Silver Director
erin@lelandlittle.com
Erin Mancini joined Leland Little in August 2023. She earned her B.A. in Art History and History from Wofford College, where she worked as the College’s museum curatorial and art education assistant. These experiences, combined with a formative internship at an auction house, sparked her passion for fine and decorative art and for working with objects in a hands-on environment. At Leland Little, Erin has developed a special focus in silver. She enjoys researching hallmarks, uncovering the stories behind each object, and crafting narratives that connect her clients’ pieces with the best possible market.
Current and Upcoming Auctions
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Explore Recent Stories
Tiffany’s Iconic Flatware for the Spring Table
"Tiffany & Co. has produced flatware distinguished by exceptional craftsmanship, rich ornamentation, and artistic refinement." - Erin Mancini, Fine Silver Director
From Workshop to Assay: Dating Early Baltimore Silver by Samuel Kirk
"Together, these pieces serve as historical artifacts from a brief period in Baltimore’s silver history." - Erin Mancini, Fine Silver Director
The Holiday Table Set in Fine Silver
"They transcend beyond functionality to become future heirlooms, enriching your holiday gatherings with joy, beauty, and tradition." - Erin Mancini, Fine Silver Director
Collector Conversations: A Family Business
"Our mom was quite a force. She loved discovering unusual things whether furniture or paintings or baskets or jewelry, and had an amazing ability to combine them in our home." - Elizabeth Frankenberg, daughter of the late Susan C. Frankenberg
A Significant Story in Fine Silver
"While these items may seem modest at first glance, they serve as valuable reminders that historically significant objects can emerge in unexpected places." - Erin Mancini, Fine Silver Director
A Partnership Celebrated in Fine Silver
"As a young woman, she [Peggy Augustus] earned several major championships while riding Waiting Home...Together, the two won numerous titles, and in one year they retired five separate challenge trophies, including the two that we have here." - Erin Mancini, Fine Silver Director
Valentine's Silver
Love is on the Table
Important Silver in the Fine Silver Auction
Three Centuries of Silver
Insider's Look: Fine Silver From Around the World
Tour the World of Exquisitely Made Fine Silver
Deciphering Marks in Silver
"The history of a piece of silver can often be found stamped into the metal." - Erin Mancini, Estate & Decorative Arts Cataloguer
An Insider's Look: Fine Silver
History Recorded in Silver
