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2160dd   $325.00

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A straw for drinking yerba mate, this bombilla (bomba) measures 7 3/4" long and weighs just over 1.1 T. oz.

The pierced bowl is stamped "Plata Industria Argentina" and "800" in a diamond. This is hinged for opening and has a threaded end that fits into the tube.

The tube itself has a gold tip that is stamped "18K." This appears to be a solid band wrapped around an inner lining. The stem is divided into several sections separated by bands, two of which are knurled. The upper portion... Click for details

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2159f   $20.00

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The maker of this 6" long, weighty feeling, .7 T. oz., "Tipt" coin silver teaspoon was Levi Oliver Dunning according to the back stamp.

References locate him in the curiously named town of Penn Yan, New York, working individually 1841-50. The name of the town also appears alongside Dunning's name.

This is inscribed "H.M. Dorman," who may be related to Dr. John Dorman, which an online source from the Cornell University Library states, "came to Penn Yan in 1795 and his was the second frame... Click for details

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2158f   $45.00

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Measuring 4 3/4" long and weighing just over .6 T. oz., this bon bon, also referenced as a nut or confection spoon, was made by Gorham.

The pattern is "Imperial Chrysanthemum," which is a highly detailed floral design tending toward the Art Nouveau in style.

This is a particularly fine example. It has a delicate script "P" monogram on the front. There is no evident polishing wear and the bowl remains well-shaped and retains most of its original gold wash finish.

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2157f   $120.00

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Each of these twelve spoons measures 5 5/8" long and has a script "E.F." monogram on the back of the handle, set in the European manner with the monogram facing the diner. The group weigh 7.2 T. oz.

Presumably they are teaspoons, although with their sharply defined tips, they could be used for fruit.

The pattern is appropriately a "French Thread," given that these are French in origin and fully marked so.

They are stamped with a first standard (950 parts silver vs. 925 for sterling)... Click for details

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2156f   $42.00

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Stamped with the "star, S, eagle," pseudo hallmark of Joseph Seymour, Syracuse, this is also stamped "M.C. Haight" for the Geneva, New York retailer.

Dating from the mid 19th century, it is a large, 8 9/16" long, nearly 1.5 T. oz., table or serving spoon in very fine condition.

The handle has a broad, tipt, end, high narrow shoulders off the bowl, and beveled edges. It is engraved "H.M. Dorman" in stylishly rendered script lettering. This cross references with the inscription on a L.O.... Click for details

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2155f   $45.00

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Dominick & Haff produced its figural "Renaissance" pattern in solid and pierced versions, with solid being the common form. This 5 5/8" long, relatively heavy 1.0 T. oz., grapefruit, aka fruit or orange, spoon is pierced. The open version is invariably marked with the name of Boston's "Bigelow, Kennard & Co.," and that is the case with this piece.

It has a script "M" monogram on the handle and retains a pale residue of its original gold wash.

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2154f   On Hold

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References locate Samuel S. Newton in the neighboring northwest Connecticut towns of Cornwall and Winchester, with active dates c. 1845-1880.

This 6 1/4" long, relatively light, .6 T. oz., tipt end with shell bowl, coin silver spoon bears Newton's mark along with the interesting second identifier "AG. SOCT. 1866."

Agricultural societies developed across the country in the 19th century and examples of silver pieces used as presentation or commemorative items tied to these groups... Click for details

Ann's Antiques and Collectibles  
D0014   $60.00

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This is a nice Antique Footed English Electroplate Open Salt Celler by Thomas Latham & Earnest Morton of Birmingham.

It is very ornate and has the hallmark on the side in the flower motif, sorry I was unable to capture the mark with the camera.

The mark is, ("TL over & over EM) inside a quatrefoil {EP} (owl') {crown'}(A1) Mark Date-Thomas Latham & Earnest Morton- Birmingham-1866-1896

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2153f   $365.00

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Wendt's "Medallion" was one of the most highly regarded of this genre of designs produced by numerous silver manufacturers in the 1860s. The portraiture is of a youthful, helmeted male warrior set in a knob-end oval with a lined backdrop.

This example is a large, 8 1/2" long, heavy, approximately 2.3 T. oz., cheese scoop. It has a twist stem and broad, swooping scoop. This possesses a robust quality, with a thick shank, and strongly defined detailing.

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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.

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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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