A New York family trade
Raised in the trade,
one piece at a time.
Nathan Horowicz Antiques isn’t a storefront that simply discovered silver. It’s a family raised in the trade, learning hallmarks and makers by hand, surrounded by silver in the shop where generations of knowledge have been passed down.
A family history
From Allen Street to Midtown
1940s–1960s
Mayer the Buyer
143 Allen Street · Lower East Side
The story began on Allen Street, in the heart of New York’s antiques district, where the dealer known as “Mayer the Buyer” presided over a remarkable gallery. From Viennese bronzes to porcelain and paintings, the shop held a world of antiques. Among his parents’ cases of silver, a young Nathan learned the art of looking closely.
As a boy
Raised in the trade
The family shop
Nathan apprenticed alongside his parents in their busy shop, learning the trade from the ground up. As a teenager, he handled, polished, bought, and sold silver, learning to recognize hallmarks and makers firsthand. It was a tradition passed down through generations, one piece at a time.
1985
A shop of his own
Deal, New Jersey
At a young age, Nathan opened his own shop in Deal, New Jersey. After turning it into a successful business, he turned his attention to New York City, drawn by its thriving market for fine silver and estate jewelry.
Today
The gallery
Midtown Manhattan
Nathan opened a gallery at the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, where, for more than thirty-five years, he and his team have specialized in acquiring and placing exceptional and unusual collections. Renowned in the international markets for fine silver and estate jewelry, Nathan has built a reputation grounded in expertise, discernment, and unwavering integrity.
Trusted by the trade
For over forty years we have supplied private collectors and some of the most iconic silver houses in New York, among them Jean’s Silversmiths, Hartman Rare Art, and Michael C. Fina, buying and placing both individual pieces and complete collections.
We buy what we would keep
Every piece is chosen in person. If it would not earn a place in our own cases, we pass.
We stand behind the mark
Maker, period and condition are assessed by hand and described plainly. No piece leaves without our word on it.
We answer the phone
You are dealing with the family, not a call center. Questions on a piece are welcome, always.
