Old Friends  
3708f   $46.00

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From a family of silversmiths from Southampton and New York, New York, Maltby Pelletreau also had business links with Charleston, South Carolina, through one of his multiple partnerships.

This example of his work, a 6 3/4" long, 1.4 T. oz., place or dessert spoon, is marked "P&U" for his brief time c. 1824 with Stephen Upson in NYC.

It also carries a "lion, bust, C" pseudo hallmark that John McGrew in Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver places with numerous retailers,... Click for details

Old Friends  
3698f   $34.00

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With dates largely corresponding to the second quarter of the 19th century, the Philadelphia firm of Robert and William Wilson was a significant manufacturer, producing a wide array of silver flat and hollow ware.

While modest and unpresuming in terms of function, size, and design, this pair of matching, 3 3/4" long, .5 T. oz. combined, master salt spoons nonetheless reflect the full quality of craft for which the firm was known.

They have broad, upturned, "Tipt" ends, beveled edge... Click for details

Old Friends  
3693f   $24.00

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This pair of 5 3/4" long, 1.0 T. oz. combined, coin silver teaspoons are marked "J & I C & C" for the partnership of brothers John and James Cox who worked during the second quarter of the 19th century, from 1817 on, and was continued by John after James' death in 1852.

The style suggests a date from early in their history. They have slender shanks, down turned, "Reverse Tipt," ends, and exposed drops on the heel reverses.

Each one is engraved in a fancy, feathered script, "TM" monogram... Click for details

Old Friends  
3685f   $28.00

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Measuring 8 1/4" long and weighing just over 1.0 T. oz., this would have been an individual place spoon in its circa 1840 period, but is equivalent size to today's tablespoon.

A "Tipt" or "Fiddle Tipt" pattern, it is marked "Perry O. Daniel" and "Standard," which is a regional term for coin silver.

Catherine Hollan in Philadelphia Silversmiths identifies the maker as Oliver Perry O'Daniel, born in Wilmington, Delaware, and working in Philadelphia 1836-52.

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Gebelein  
5446   $80.00

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Double swell, tipt on top, rounded fins. Length 9". Weight 1.85 troy ounces each. The monogram is a lengthwise script A.H.C. Overall and mark condition are excellent (bowl tips mint).

Old Friends  
3676f   $70.00

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Measuring 6" long and weighing a heavy 1.3 T. oz., this teaspoon is an early example of Dominick & Haff's figural, 1900 date of issue, "Labors of Cupid" pattern, the image on this being a cherub sitting at a table with a cup in hand.

It is in immaculate condition, showing no wear whatsoever, retaining all the precise detail of the original design, and visible for example in such as the grain of the table, the weave in the basket holding fruit, or the spindles in the chair back appearing on... Click for details

Old Friends  
3675f   $13.00

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This teaspoon measures 5 7/8" long and weighs just over .7 T. oz.

It has a "Tipt" end handle and is engraved "W E K" in feathered script lettering set sideways on the handle. There is a line drop on the backside heel of the pointed end bowl.

Dating circa 1840, it is stamped "G W & H" for the New York City partnership of William Gale, Jacob Wood & Jasper Hughes, along with a right facing eagle and bust pseudo hallmark that McGrew in his work on marks identifies as associated with Gale.... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2370   $125.00

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In what Donald Soeffing has lovingly labeled a "naive" pattern (see Medallion Silver, p. 95); 4 7/8 inches long; weight 2.13 Troy ounces, fine condition; no monogram; applied warrior's head in high relief surrounded by engraving; marked only "COIN 1".

These are far above average in terms of quality, condition, and design.

Old Friends  
3665f   $135.00

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Measuring 5 7/8" long each and weighing 3.2 T. oz. the lot, each of these six spoons has a broad, tipt end handle with a twisted stem. The bowls are generously proportioned at 2 1/8" by 1 1/4" and have pointed tips.

They are marked "Rhoads" for Henry Zahm Rhoads, a Lancaster, Pennsylvania jeweler and watchmaker. Information in an online biography suggests these date within a narrow time frame, between 1861 when Rhoads returned from an apprenticeship in Virginia at the outbreak of the Civil... Click for details

Old Friends  
3664f   $32.00

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Weighing a substantial 1.6 T. oz., and measuring 7" long, this piece is variously identified as a place, dessert, or oval soup spoon.

It is in a "French Thread" aka "Fiddle Thread" pattern and marked "J[ared].L. Moore" for the New York City jeweler and watchmaker working during the second quarter of the 19th century.

The name "Settle" is engraved in script on the handle front, set sideways.

It is in very fine condition, free of polishing wear or other signs of use, and having a bright,... Click for details

Old Friends  
3662f   $120.00

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Made by and marked for San Francisco's Koehler & Ritter, this coin silver serving spoon measures a lengthy 9" overall and has a generously proportioned, 3 3/4" by 2 1/2", plum-shaped bowl. It weighs approximately 2.3 T. oz.

The pattern is "Alameda" aka "Ivy." It strongly resembles Gorham's "Corinthian" of the same c. 1870 date, but with the addition of a spray of raised ivy leaves and berries set against a stippled ground.

The bowl has a central rib and a fluted or pie crust border. ... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20181021-12   Sold

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Offered is a nice American coin silver teaspoon by Bethlehem silversmith and member of the Moravian community John Matthew Miksch. This piece bears one of at least three maker's marks known for Mr. Miksch, who was working by about 1815-20; biographical information on him appears below. This piece also has an engraved period script monogram. It measures about six inches in length and weighs about 19 grams. Condition is fair, with some rippling in the handle and dings and dimples in the bowl... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20181021-11   Sold

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Offered is an early American coin silver spoon with a maker's mark of T. Campbell, possibly for watchmaker/jeweler Thomas Campbell of New York and then Philadelphia, or perhaps not. Hollan records this Campbell as working in NY from 1817 on, so perhaps not early enough. Thomas Boyle Campbell of Virginia used a different maker's mark and his silver is somewhat different in style, so I don't think there is a connection there. This piece has a clear maker's mark and a lightly engraved period... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20181021-05   $27.50

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Offered is an excellent early American coin silver master salt spoon by noted Philadelphia silversmith Thomas Whartenby, and bearing one of his many maker's marks. This piece is engraved "Sarah Wilson" to the reverse in period script. The maker's mark is clear and legible. This piece measures about 3 11/16 inches in length and weighs about 12 grams. Condition is very good, with minor wear from normal use but no major dents and no splits or repairs. All in all a lovely example of this mark... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20181021-03   $27.50

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Offered is a nice Chicago coin silver table spoon by Giles, Brother & Co., circa 1860s, and bearing their retailer's mark as well as manufacturing marks. This piece has a period engraved script monogram to the front of the handle, and later engraving to the reverse. This piece measures about 8 1/4 inches in length and weighs about 42 grams. Condition is very good overall, with only minor wear, no major dents, and no splits or repairs. All in all a nice old Chicago silver tablespoon!

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20181020-08   Sold

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Offered is a nicely decorated late 18th Century American coin silver teaspoon by little-known Philadelphia, PA and Lansingburgh, NY silversmith David Smith, working in Philadelphia circa 1778-87, and in Lansingburgh from about 1787-93. This piece is engraved with a period monogram within a nicely done reserve, in the New York style. As such, the spoon likely dates from Mr. Smith's Lansingburgh years. The maker's mark is rubbed but legible. This spoon measures about 5 7/16 inches in length... Click for details