American Sterling Silver Ornament, American Eagle, Hand & Hammer, Woodbridge, VA, 2001

The art of the silversmith has been practiced for nearly twenty centuries. Silver's wonderful properties provide the perfect medium for the craftsman‘s expression. Silver is also a precious commodity, and so the silversmith's work becomes treasured possessions. Many families have heirlooms of silver passed down through the generations. These antiques were handmade and many are now priceless museum pieces. Most silver today is machine made. Some of the modern pieces are beautiful and many are valuable, but none will be regarded in the future as highly as the handmade work of the craftsman. Every Hand & Hammer piece is made in the same manner today as centuries ago. Many of their designs have been inspired by forms in nature, while others are adaptations or reproductions of pieces in the collections of great American museums. Condition Excellent. With original paper and ribbon. Part of our carefully curated estate collection, this vintage silver piece carries a unique character and storied patina that only time can create. We hope you treasure the authentic and distinctive attributes that make this a truly one-of-a-kind find. Measurements 1 5/8" length, 1 7/8" width. ASK A QUESTION