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Bailey & Co., Philadelphia, "Leaf" Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
3922f $65.00
Likely dating 1855-1862, this sugar sifter measures 7" long and weighs 1.2 T. oz. It was made and sold by Philadelphia's "Bailey & Co.," and is so marked, along with a "lion, S, shield" with additional "lion" pseudo hallmark that was used while George Sharp was the company's manufacturing manager 1852-c. 1862 (Catherine Hollan Philadelphia Silversmiths). The "S" indicates sterling, while a like mark with a "U" indicates coin silver, with the former introduced in 1855 (Hollan).... Click for details
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R. Fisher Jr., New York, "Reverse Tipt" Large Coin Silver Sugar Sifter
Silver : Coin Silver : Serving Pieces
Old Friends
3884f $80.00
Measuring 8 1/8" long and weighing 1.8 T. oz., this coin silver item has a generously sized, 2 1/2" diameter, shell-shaped, pierced, bowl and "Reverse Tipt" handle. Generally identified as a large sugar sifter, there is some argument to be made that pieces this scale from this period were actually early ice spoons. In either case, it is a fine representation of what it is. It is stamped "R. Fisher, Jr." and "331 Broad Way, N.Y." on the reverse, for Richard Fisher, working 1846-50, also... Click for details
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Early American silver soup ladle, John McMullin,
Silver : Coin Silver : Flatware : 18th Century
Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
2397 $475.00
Philadelphia circa 1790, with round downturned end and rounded drop, length 14 1/4 inches, weight 6.0 Troy ounces, monogrammed "RRC" (period script, obverse), with a scratch below these initials as shown and a few minor nicks in bowl but very good overall condition. In an attempt to distinguish this ladle from its peers, we'll mention that the bowl has a slight boat shape when viewed head on, as you may see in photo number four.
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"Hollywood Boulevard at Night".
vintage postcard. California, 1940s
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