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4309f   $215.00

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Characterized by very large bowls and relatively small handles, cracker scoops or spoons are fanciful and uncommon serving items in any flatware line.

This 8" long, 2.2 T. oz., example was made by Whiting in its "New Empire" aka "Empire" pattern.

The shell-shaped bowl is 4" long, 3 3/8" at the widest, and 3/4" deep in the cupped and embossed heel. It is finised in a pale gold matte wash in the interior. (Please see image 2 for close detail.)

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Lin's Antiques and Collectibles  
J1376   $60.00

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This listing has a 20” silver chain with a silver entwined hearts with diamonds pendant!

The pendant is heart shaped and measures 3/4” x 1”. It has 22 small diamonds and it is stamped 925. The diamonds are not top quality diamonds but they do have some sparkle!

The chain has a lobster claw clasp stamped 925, Italy.

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4308f   On Hold

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A landmark firm founded in 1839 and still operating in Boston's "Downtown Crossing" area, "E.B. Horn" was already a jeweler of note when it marketed this 6 1/8" long, .6 T. oz., coin silver pickle fork made circa 1873.

There was a familial relationship between E.B. Horn and A.J. Towle (later Lunt), which firm was the actual maker of this piece.

The slightly upturned, "Tipt," handle is finely engraved with a period leaf and scroll design and wriggle work detailing. There is a shield reserve... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20200802-02   $22.50

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Offered is a beat-up but quite scarce example of a Philadelphia coin silver teaspoon, circa 1810-14, bearing the maker's mark of Thomas W. Harper (the manufacturer) and Joseph Anthony & Son (the retailer); silver with any of Mr. Anthony's marks is uncommon, let alone with Harper's mark also. This piece has worn but legible marks and a period engraved script monogram. It measures about 5 5/8 inches in length and weighs about 13 grams. Condition is poor overall, with a lot of surface wear and... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20200802-01   Sold

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Offered is a pair of very good American coin silver teaspoons by Baltimore silversmith Robert Brown, circa 1825-40; these each have a typical shape and a well-executed period engraved script monogram. What sets them apart, however, is the rare variant mark for Robert Brown - "R-.BROWN." - this is the first time I've seen a dash over the pellet after the first name. These little oddities can be fascinating. In any event, these are nicely made spoons with good weight. They measure about 5... Click for details

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4307f   On Hold

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As robust a portraiture of roses as to be found among Art Nouveau flatware patterns, Mount Vernon's design by this name features an array of seemingly chiseled blossoms, leaves, stems and buds that virtually rise up from the satin gray surface of the silver.

This example is a 7" long, heavy at 1.6 T. oz., gumbo spoon, a size up from the cream soup, and the largest of the round bowl soup spoons. The bowl measures 2" in diameter.

This has an Old English "C" monogram on the handle front, and... Click for details

Old Friends  
4306f   $165.00

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Large scaled, this pair of salad servers measure 9 1/4" long each item and weigh 4.8 T. oz. combined.

Made by Whiting, whose "lion" emblem, "Sterling," and "Pat. 1893" appear on the backsides, the pattern is "Imperial Queen."

The design incorporates shell, acanthus leaf, and scroll elements evocative of a traditional "Queens" pattern, apropos of the pattern name.

Both pieces are engraved in a flowing script "ECF" monogram on the handle fronts.

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4305f   $140.00

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Desk items, stamp boxes had one or more compartments to store individual postage.

This solid silver, two slot example was made by Dominick & Haff whose three part "rectangle, square, diamond" emblem, "Sterling," and model number "15" appear on the underside. It measures 2 1/2" by 1 1/2" by 7/8" high and weighs approximately 2.0 T. oz.

There is a solid dividing wall between the slots, while the bottoms are slanted to facilitate removing the stamps.

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4304f   $65.00

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At 4" long and weighing .4 T. oz., this is a demitasse or coffee spoon.

It is hallmarked on the bowl reverse for London, 1899-1900, sterling, and renowned maker "Liberty & Co" (partially rubbed).

Designer Archibald Knox is strongly associated with this firm, and he very likely designed this which falls within the company's "Cymric" line. The pattern name is "Egbert" and is decidedly Art Nouveau in style and appears to be hand worked in whole or in part.

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4303f   This item is currently being auctioned

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Produced in the same period that Gorham generated its legendary "Narragansett" line of silver, this pair of 2 5/8" diameter, 1" high, 2.2 T. oz. combined, open master salts portrays the same shells, seaweed, and other maritime motifs as that flagship design.

They are model number "2380" as stamped on the undersides, along with Gorham's "lion, G, anchor" emblem, "Sterling," and a date symbol for 1888.

The design is embossed on a band on the sidewall. The pieces sit on flat bottoms and have... Click for details

Old Friends  
4302f   $85.00

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An early pattern that Durgin made first in coin and continued in production in sterling, "Strawberry" faithfully portrays a single plump fruit with leaves on the handle end, and a cluster of leaves midway on the handle.

It is double die struck, meaning the design appears on the front and backsides.

This 6 3/4" long, 1.0 T. oz., example is an early run item, marked "Patent," "Pure Coin," which is a characteristically New England term, and with the name of the retailer, "A. Skinner," Boston.... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20200729-11   $17.50

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Offered is a nice shellback coin silver silver spoon marked with probably New York manufacturing marks, and the name of the retailer, one J.K. McDonald. This person was probably in New York, but I'm not completely sure. This spoon has legible marks and a period engraved monogram. It measures about 6 1/8 inches in length and weighs about 19 grams. Condition is fair, with a fair amount of wear and some small dings here and there, but no splits or repairs. All in all a nice coin silver spoon!

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20200727-10   Sold

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Offered is a good mid-19th Century Chicago coin silver teaspoon marked by Lewis Nowlin, whose biographical information appears below. This piece has a legible maker's mark and a period engraved script monogram. It measures about 6 1/8 inches in length, and weighs about 18 grams. Condition is very good overall, with minor signs of normal use but no major dents and no splits or repairs. All in all a nice Chicago coin silver spoon!

April 30, 1899, Chicago Daily Tribune (Chicago, IL): ... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20200727-09   $15.00

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Offered is a city-marked New Hampshire coin silver spoon by Stanford Hovey and Amos Parker, working as Hovey, Parker & Co. circa 1850-52 in Manchester, NH. This spoon has good marks and a period engraved owner's name on the handle, which is unusual enough to likely be traceable. This spoon measures about 5 7/8 inches in length and weighs about 13 grams. Condition is fair, with some dings and bends but no splits or repairs. All in all an interesting piece with a relatively scarce maker's... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20200727-08   $17.50

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Offered is a nice Philadelphia coin silver teaspoon by noted maker Samuel R. Warrington, working from the 1820s until about 1858. This spoon has a legible maker's mark and a period engraved script monogram. It measures about 5 5/8 inches in length and weighs about 9 grams. Condition overall is good, with modest signs of wear from normal use, and not splits or repairs. All in all a nice little Philadelphia coin silver spoon!

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20200727-07   $35.00

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Offered is a nice American coin silver spoon circa 1815, give or take five years, with a maker's mark of "O.&C." and a period engraved script monogram of "UT". The maker is unknown, at least to me - while Ott & Cluff of Virginia has been suggested, this spoon feels to be a bit late for that partnership. As such, it is a bit of a mystery! This piece measures about 5 1/2 inches in length and weighs about 12 grams. Condition is fair overall, with some small waves in the handle and a few minor... Click for details