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Gorham "Grecian" Coin Silver Large Bowl Gravy Ladle
Silver : Coin Silver : Serving Pieces
Old Friends
5016f $95.00
Introduced in 1861, and initially made to a coin silver standard then continued in production beyond the conversion to sterling in 1868, Gorham's Grecian features a solid tubular stem capped with an elaborated anthemion or palmette.This 7 1/2" long, 1.9 T. oz., gravy ladle is an early piece, marked "Coin," along with "Patent 1861." The handle backside is engraved with an "H.A.B" monogram in Old English lettering. The bowl is large, 2 3/4" by 2 1/4" by 1" deep, helmet-shaped, has... Click for details
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Gorham "Cottage" Coin Silver Preserve Spoon with Shell Bowl
Silver : Coin Silver : Serving Pieces
Old Friends
5010f $58.00
An early line pattern first issued in 1861 to a coin silver standard, "Cottage" continued in production for many years, through Gorham's transition to sterling in 1868. This 7" long, T. oz., preserve spoon is an early example marked "Patent 1861" and "Coin." The bowl is shell form with a scalloped and dotted edge. There is a feathered script "HSS" monogram delicately engraved sideways on the handle front.
This is in outstanding estate condition, absent polishing wear or damage and... Click for details
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Albert Coles Twist Handle Engraved Coin Silver Preserve Spoon
Silver : Coin Silver : Serving Pieces
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5006f $55.00
A mid 19th century piece, this 6 3/8" long, .9 T. oz., jelly or large sugar spoon is marked with Albert Coles', New York City, "eagle, AC, bust" emblem. Coin silver, it is a decorative item, with several design details typical of its period. It has a twisted stem that leads to a broad, shaped end that is bright cut engraved in a design reminiscent of leaves, bellflowers, and fruit, with a diamond border on the front and wriggle work edging on the back. There is a fancy, feathered... Click for details
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A. Coles, J. Werne, Louisville, "Leaf"Coin Silver Master Butter Knife
Silver : Coin Silver : Southern
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4985f $55.00
A popular mid 19th century motif, the (acanthus) Leaf pattern of this c. 1865, 7 1/4" long, 1.3 T. oz., coin silver master butter knife was produced by a number of makers, including Albert Coles, whose "eagle, AC, bust" emblem appears on the handle backside. It is of additional interest given it was marketed by Joseph Werne of Louisville, Kentucky, whose name is also stamped on the blade back, alongside Coles' hallmark. Werne was a one time partner of John Kitts (also with S.W.... Click for details
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Pair Twist Handle Engraved Coin Silver Master Butter Knives
Silver : Coin Silver : Serving Pieces
Old Friends
4981f $68.00
Matched items, each of these two master butter knives measures 6 1/4" long with the pair weighing 1.3 T. oz.Marked "Coin," they are without a maker's identification. The style suggests an 1860s date and the work is clearly that of a capable (American) manufacturer. They have twisted shanks leading to broad, flat, upturned handle ends that are extensively and finely bright cut engraved on the top sides. Each piece has a feathered script "AMF" monogram. The blades are oriented at right... Click for details
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Albert Coles "Leaf" Coin Silver Preserve Spoon Shell Bowl
Silver : Coin Silver : Serving Pieces
Old Friends
4950f $46.00
A popular motif in mid 19th century silver design, the (acanthus) Leaf design of this 6 7/8" long, 1.2 T. oz., coin silver preserve spoon was produced by a number of makers, including Albert Coles, whose "eagle, AC, bust" emblem appears on the handle backside . Gorham was another company which produced a leaf design. That line, named Josephine, was nearly identical to Coles', and patented in 1855, which is the approximate date of this piece. It has a shell form bowl with... Click for details
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"Hollywood Boulevard at Night".
vintage postcard. California, 1940s
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