Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20210619-01   Sold

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Offered is a lovely American coin silver spoon by Philadelphia maker Henry McKeen, working from about 1823 to about 1865; this piece probably dates to 1850 or earlier. It is initialed "JES" in period engraved script, and has a legible maker's mark and the Philadelphia eagle trademark, which may or may not be a manufacturer's mark used by the Wilson brothers. This teaspoon measures about 6 1/16 inches in length and weighs about 16 grams. Condition is very good overall, with minimal wear and no... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2436   Sold

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double swell fiddle with short front midrib decoration, length 10 3/4 inches, weight 3.88 oz. Troy, fine condition, monogrammed as shown in fourth enlargement.

Noteworthy for the whimsical and well executed decoration of Poseidon averting his eyes from the sullen stare of one sweaty stallion, and for the foliate scrolled embellishments on handle, which are stylistically "of a piece" with the blade.

Old Friends  
4593f   $46.00

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A major name in mid 19th century Boston silver production and retailing, Farrington & Hunnewell was the maker of this 6 7/8" long, .9 T. oz., coin silver preserve spoon marked "< F & H >."

F&H were masters of bright cut and fine engraving, which this piece illustrates. The work on the front of this portrays anthemion and leaf detailing against a fine line background that mimics engine turning.

The handle has a rounded end with a slight "Tipt" backside, and a shield form reserve,... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2431   Sold

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Albany circa 1820, length 6 7/8 inches, total Troy weight 14.03 ounces, monogrammed "MM" in period script with flourishes, looking pretty much the same way they did upon leaving Messrs Shepherd & Boyd's establishment just over two hundred years ago.

Finding a set of twelve coin silver dessert spoons in any pattern is rare, but I'm hard pressed to think of the last time we had the privilege to offer a group of this quality (note the "flat" at the tip of each spoon) and decorative appeal. ... Click for details

Old Friends  
4552f   $39.00

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References assign an 1880 introduction date for Whiting's "Antique Tip" aka "Antique Tipt" pattern made in sterling, but this fork is an example of an earlier, 1860s, version made to a coin standard.

Measuring 7 1/8" long and weighing approximately 1.2 T. oz., this is a lunch, or simply a regular or place, piece.

It is characterized by a narrow shank that broadens widely, comes to a point at an unturned end which has a raised scroll and diamond drop that looks something like a... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20210308-01   $24.00

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Offered is an interesting early 19th Century American coin silver spoon, marked H&ADRIANCE for Hayes & Adriance (Poughkeepsie, NY), a partnership between Peter Perret Hayes and John Adriance from 1816 to 1826. This piece has a clear maker's mark and a period engraved script monogram. It measures about 5 13/16 inches in length and weighs about 12 grams. Condition is fair at best, with some wear and dings to the bowl, but no splits or repairs. All in all a nice example of an interesting... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20210225-02   $15.00

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Offered is a very beat up American coin silver spoon by noted Hagerstown, Maryland silversmith and clockmaker Arthur Johnston, featuring one of at least three marks attributed to him. This spoon has a very clear maker's mark and also features a period engraves script monogram of "MC". This spoon measures about 5 5/8 inches in length, and weighs about 13 grams. Condition is quite poor, with a lot of dings and tooth marks, as well as some bending to the handle. There are no splits or repairs. ... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2426   On Hold

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length nine inches, weight 2.44 Troy ounces, monogrammed "D" (obverse), outstanding original condition, retailed by A. Skinner. The blade features an aesthetically pleasing and exceptionally well executed combination of geometric and floral engraving.

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20210213-04   $65.00

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Offered is an excellent pair of American coin silver spoons by the little-known partnership of Titlow & Fry, working in Philadelphia circa 1844-48. The maker's mark used by this partnership seems to be quite rare in that no example was found for the book "Philadelphia Silversmiths" by Catherine Hollan, though the mark is described in the book. This pair of spoons is heavy and well made; the spoons measure about 6 1/8 inches in length on average, and weigh a total of about 41 grams. In... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20210213-02   $39.50

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Offered is a very rare American coin silver teaspoon with the previously undocumented mark of Isaac P. Walton. This teaspoon has a very clear mark for Walton, as well as a period engraved script monogram. It measures about 6 inches in length and weighs about 15 grams. Condition is fairly good overall, with some dimples to the bowl and a few ripples to the handle but no splits or repairs. All in all a fine example of a very rare mark!

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20210213-01   $27.50

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Offered is a nice American coin silver teaspoon marked FARNHAM&OWEN, for a partnership that I've been unable to pin down as to location. I doubt this piece was made in Boston, despite having been attributed to a Farnham there. This piece should date to about 1825-45 based on style, but could be a little older or younger. It features a clear maker's mark and a period engraved script monogram of "SJC". This spoon measures about 5 11/16 inches in length, and weighs about 13 grams. Condition is... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20210207-09   $24.00

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Offered is a good early American coin silver teaspoon marked A*E and engraved with a period script "A" owner's initial. This maker's mark has been attributed to Windham, CT silversmith Alfred Elderkin, working there circa 1780s until sometime in the first decades of the 19th Century. The maker's mark on this spoon is clear and legible. This spoon measures about 5 5/16 inches in length and weighs about 10 grams. Condition is fair at best, with a fair amount of dimpling and wear to the bowl,... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20210207-08   $24.00

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Offered is a very good American coin silver teaspoon by little-known Massachusetts silversmith Earl Woodworth (1802-64), working in Hampden, MA circa 1820-25, and in Springfield, MA circa 1825-50. This spoon appears to date to Woodworth's Springfield period.

This spoon has a good strike of Woodworth's maker's mark of E.WOODWORTH in a serrated punch, with the "E" slightly rubbed but still legible. There is also a very nicely engraved period script monogram of "BR". This spoon measures... Click for details

Old Friends  
4495f   $55.00

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Singular in form, this place fork measures 7" long and weighs a heavy 1.9 T. oz.

Visually it is divided into two sections. The upper part is flat, thick, and set in a "French Thread" pattern on both sides.

The lower part of the shank is also flat, and has a splayed end where it joins the handle.

The tines are broad and relatively blunt.

It was made by William Gale of New York who operated in numerous partnerships, this one is denoted "WG&S," for William Gale and Son, which spanned... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20210207-02   Sold

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Offered is a good American coin silver teaspoon by Boston silversmith Joseph Foster (1759-1839), an apprentice of Benjamin Burt. He apprenticed from 1774-81 and then worked on his own from 1781 until about 1830 in Boston. This spoon should date to somewhere in the 1810-25 range by style. It is engraved with a period script initial "E" for the original owner, and has a clear, legible strike of Foster's maker's mark. This piece measures about 6 1/8 inches in length and weighs about 18 grams. ... Click for details

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This piece is not for sale, but I will offer $15 off your next order (or a coin silver teaspoon of my choice, if you prefer), if you can definitively solve the mark on this spoon, which appears to date to about the 1815-35 timeframe. The mark is PITKIN in primitive letters (with a reversed final "N") in a rectangular punch. The drop is a well-defined semi-circle. The period engraved script monogram runs lengthwise. This piece measures about 6 1/4 inches in length and weighs about 14 grams. ... Click for details