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2152f   $22.00

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At 4 3/8" long, this spoon may be classified as either an after-dinner coffee or a demitasse.

The pattern is Dominick & Haff's "Renaissance," which is a heavy line and that is the case with this which weighs a substantial .5 T. oz. The design features a bearded figure on the front of the handle and the heel of the bowl. The bowl in this instance has a gold wash finish.

It is in mint condition and without a monogram or removal. The pattern detail remains well-defined and is free of... Click for details

Hampton Galleries  
7354   $145.00

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Coin silver gravy ladle retailed by Hayden & Whilden, Charleston, SC (c. 1855), 7-¾” long, bowl is 2-¾” wide, Mayflower pattern, feather script monogram “AEW” on front, marked “HAYDEN & WHILDEN” incuse with illegible maker’s mark incuse near bowl.

Hampton Galleries  
7352A   $225.00

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Coin silver sauce ladle by James Byrne, a silversmith who worked in New York City from 1789-1797 and in Elizabethtown, New Jersey thereafter (c. 1795-1800), 7-¼” long, 2-¼” shallow circular bowl, broad drop, downturned oval end handle with bright cut decoration down center and making oval cartouche at end containing feather script monogram “MD”, clearly marked in script “J. Byrne” (pellet raised) in shaped punch.

Hampton Galleries  
7352B   $250.00

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Coin silver gravy ladle by Abraham Gerritze Forbes, New York City (c. 1785-1795), 8-7/8” long, deep 2-¼” circular bowl, downturned oval end handle, beautiful diamond cut bright cut design on edges of handle and making oval cartouche at end with unusual three-masted sailing ship crest under banner “SPERO MELIORA” (I hope for better things), marked in script “A.Forbes” in serrated shaped cartouche.

Hampton Galleries  
7353A   $875.00

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Coin silver basting spoon by John D. Germon, Philadelphia (c. 1785-1800), 13-3/8” long, 3-¾” long bowl, broad drop, downturned long, thin oval end handle, feather script monogram “JSF”? on front, marked in script “Germon” in shaped cartouche.

Hampton Galleries  
7353C   $550.00

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Coin silver vinaigrette by Wood & Hughes, New York City (c. 1870), 1-1/8” long by ¾” wide by ¼” high, hinged at back with small thumb grip on cover in front, cover with vine decoration around edges, feather script monogram “S H” on cover with the “Hand of God” symbol between the initials, inside of box, including grating, is silver gilt, marked inside box on bottom “W& H” incuse.

Old Friends  
2151f   On Hold

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Measuring 5 1/2" long and weighing .9 T. oz., this item is the larger of two bon bon, sometimes referenced as confection or almond, spoons that International produced in its Art Nouveau "Frontenac." This also has a bowl decorated with floral elements whereas some examples are plain.

It is an old, original piece in the pattern line. The handle tip turns upward and all the details of the design are precisely rendered, right to the pollen specks on the flower petal.

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2150f   $85.00

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Stamped "Tiffany & Co. Makers," "Sterling Silver," "925-1000," and with a lower case "m," this master salt was put into production in 1902 as indicated by the model number "15251."

This was a period when Tiffany made reproduction items or designs inspired by older, especially English Georgian, holloware, and that is the case with this piece. It is round, cauldron shaped, and stands on three pad feet with acanthus leaf sprays where the legs are attached.

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2149f   On Hold

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Measuring 7 3/4" long and weighing 2.5 T. oz., this may be a salad, small berry, or preserve spoon.

It is an authentic, original production example of Alvin's Art Nouveau "Old Orange Blossom." This is the version with the design carried into the bowl which has a pale, matte finish gold wash in the interior, and flanged shoulders.

It is in superb condition and without a monogram or removal of same. All details of the pattern remain sharp and clearly defined. The bowl is well-shaped and... Click for details

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2148f   $55.00

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Towle employed a novel serving end for jelly knives in several late 19th century patterns, one of which was "Canterbury." This 7 1/4" long, 1.1 T. oz., piece has an elongated, gold washed, blade with a cupped base, curvilinear sides, and decorated shoulders that repeat the same bead and scroll motif of the handle.

It is in excellent condition and without a monogram or removal. Apart from some worn spots in the gold on the interior of the blade, there are no signs of use.

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2147f   $65.00

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Measuring 6" in diameter and 1/8" high, this trivet is stamped "Webster Sterling" and with the company arrow through a "CW" on the edge. It is silver overlay engraved in a floral pattern on glass.

These were particularly popular in the first part of the 20th century, and that is the likely period for this.

It is in excellent condition. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. The silver is intact, free of lifting or marring.

Old Friends  
2146f   $155.00

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William Hood comments extensively on this unusual Tiffany "Vine" (Gourd), 5 13/16" long, .9 T. oz., spoon in his benchmark reference work, "Tiffany Silver Flatware."

He suggests it might be a pap spoon, noting it is a "rare and undocumented piece" that has "an unusually shaped bowl, . . . the sides tapering in width from 13/16 to 5/16 in., and forming a scoop. The narrowness of the scoop suggests it might be used to feed babies. This specimen is one of only three of this piece type we have... Click for details

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2144f   $85.00

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In the same genre as Whiting and Tiffany's "Japanese" and Wendt's "Bird," Wood & Hughes 1875 "Celestial" may be the most explicitly Asian inspired in its portraiture given the pagoda-like detailing around the handle end.

Otherwise the design follows after this group of patterns in featuring a bird image set amid a leafy surround. The degree of detail is precise and finely rendered, with all the elements laid upon a stippled ground.

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Gebelein  
5147   $480.00

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Large cartouche and engine turning. Height 5-7/8" Mouth diameter 3". Weight of pair 7-1/2 troy ounces. The monogram in the cartouche is Anna Kimball/from/E.P.T./June 4, 186a. Overall condition is excellent although one has no center ring between the cup and the base and is therefore slightly shorter.

Gebelein  
5146   $235.00

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Beading on outside of top edge. Single scroll handle. Height (handle) 5-5/8". Weight 7 troy ounces. The monogram is a script DS. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

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2143f   $32.00

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Patented in 1894, Gorham's "King George" was that company's most successful "King" iteration.

This piece is a 4 3/4" long, relative heavy at approximately .7 T. oz., egg spoon. It has a fine "OEEA" feathered script monogram on the handle front and is inscribed "1908" on the handle backside.

It is in very fine condition. Pattern detail remains well-defined and the finish is lustrous. The ovoid bowl is free of dents, nicks, or burrs.

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