Old Friends  
3620f   $95.00

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Each measuring 4 9/16" long, with the set weighing 2.4, these six, matching, coffee spoons trace to the mid 19th century.

They are stamped "T[heodore] Evans & Co.," for the New York City and Newark, New Jersey firm with dates 1855-65.

The pattern on these is a "French Thread" aka "Fiddle Thread" aka "Plain Thread" and they are monogrammed "Hofman." in script lettering set sideways on the handles.

In excellent condition, they retain well-shaped, pointed bowls that are free of tip wear,... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20180914-01   $35.00

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Offered is a rare example of American coin silver made in Elyria, Ohio (a town somewhat west of Cleveland, near Lake Erie) - by the partnership of Seymour W. Baldwin and Orrin Cowles, working in partnership in Elyria between 1834 and 1839. This pair of sugar tongs measures about 6 3/8 inches in length and weighs about 35 grams. The maker's mark of BALDWIN&COWLES in a rectangular punch is rubbed but quite legible. To see the maker's mark, click on the picture and scroll through the picture... Click for details

Old Friends  
3618f   On Hold

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Slightly larger than a teaspoon at 6 1/8" long, with a generously proportioned bowl, and heavy at nearly 1.7 T. oz., this piece is a youth spoon.

The pattern is Tiffany's elaborate "Olympian" which portrays a variety of mythological scenes. The image on this is "Diana and her nymphs," as identified by William Hood in Tiffany Silver Flatware.

In excellent overall condition, retaining clear detail free of polishing wear, this has the added embellishment of a gold washed bowl, front... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2348   $150.00

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length 6 inches, total Troy weight 9.1 ounces, marked and monogrammed as shown in enlargements, excellent condition. We also have dinner forks available, length 7 7/8 inches, weight 1.75 oz each.

To give these some historical perspective, consider that the high relief, elaborately detailed patterns such as New Art and Chrysanthemum didn't spring into existence out of nowhere. Early (1860's) die-struck designs such as this were the middle step between simple, swaged decoration and the... Click for details

Old Friends  
3617f   $195.00

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A complete youth grouping, consisting of a 6 3/4" long knife, 5 7/8" long fork, and 6 1/16" long spoon, 2.7 T. oz. combined weight, this set was made by New York City's John Wendt, and retailed by "Ball, Black & Co.," with whom Wendt was closely affiliated.

The pattern is "Medallion" dating from the 1860s, and features Wendt's young male figure on the fork and spoon, and his less commonly found female image on the knife.

The high relief portraiture remains crisp and sharply defined on all... Click for details

Old Friends  
3616f   $150.00

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A non-line pattern, these twelve, matching, 4" long, 3.5 T. oz. the lot, coffee spoons are as singular as they are appealing.

Made by Whiting, the company's "lion" emblem and "Sterling" are stamped on the backside of each piece.

Likely dating from the late 19th century, and toward Art Nouveau in manner, the pattern features a stylized, raised grape cluster and leaf motif on the terminal end. The lower section of the handle has an also raised leaf, scroll, and flower motif extending into an... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2347   $750.00

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height 3; diameter 4 inches, weight 7.11 Troy ounces, excellent original condition, monogrammed as shown in second enlargement. A great design which makes use of both applied and repoussé'd decoration.

These come and go, but I don't think we've ever owned one where the chasing is so crisp and the original oxidation hasn't been at least partially removed by some overzealous owner.

Finally, for those of you who favor comparison shopping, see item 223105898219 on the big bad auction... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20180909-01   $25.00

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Offered is a very nice large American coin silver teaspoon by jeweler James A. Webb, who established his store in Janesville, Wisconsin circa 1856, and was in business at least through the 1860s. He died in 1885. This piece measures about 6 1/8 inches in length and weighs about 24 grams. It is engraved with a period script monogram, and is clearly marked with a maker's mark or retailer's mark of J.A.WEBB. Condition is very good overall, with modest tip and surface wear, but no major dents... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20180908-03   $39.50

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Offered is a lovely old American coin silver table spoon by a maker who doesn't seem to have been documented, using the maker's mark R.MERRICK in a serrated punch. Examples of this man's work are in the Winterthur collection, with no location posited. It is evident, however, from the crudeness of the punch that a large-city origin point is unlikely. This piece is faintly engraved JK in period script. This tablespoon measures about 9 1/4 inches in length and weighs about 50 grams. The... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20180908-02   $25.00

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Offered is a nice American coin silver teaspoon by Kentucky silversmith James S. Sharrard, who purportedly started off in business in Georgetown, KY circa 1838, was in Paris, KY in 1840, and settled in Shelbyville, KY by 1841, working there until 1856, when he moved to Henderson, KY and worked there with his sons until about 1863. After that he resided in Louisville, KY until his death in 1880. By style, it is likely this spoon dates to the 1838-50 period, making a Shelbyville origin for this... Click for details

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20180908-01   $47.50

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Offered is a lovely American coin silver dessert spoon in a single-struck variant of the Queen's pattern, by noted silversmith Frederick Marquand (b. 1799 - d. 1882), working in Savannah, GA between 1820-26 and in New York between 1826-39. Marquand was so successful that he retired at about age 40 in 1839 to manage his large land holdings and estates. He died in Connecticut, at his country house, having been born in that state in the last days of the 18th Century. Marquand produced and sold... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2346   Sold

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length 6 7/8 inches, total Troy weight 9.63 ounces (!), excellent original condition, monogrammed as shown in third enlargement.

These have exceptional detail and die depth. Note early "PAT APP. FOR" mark.

Old Friends  
3614f   On Hold

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An original item marked "Georg Jensen" surrounded by an oval of dots, "Sterling," and "Denmark," this piece measures 3 3/4" long and weighs just under 1.0 T. oz.

It is a looped handle baby spoon in the "Acorn" pattern, which is one of the defining designs of the Danish Modern style.

Never monogrammed or inscribed, it is in excellent condition, free of bends, dents, or burrs, and having a bright, even, finish.

Old Friends  
3612f   $110.00

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An early item in the history of Gorham patterned ware, dating circa 1860, these tongs measure a full 10 1/2" long and weigh 1.5 T. oz.

For pickles (or suitable for olives as well), they have thin, twisted arms with small, three-tine, cupped grips that retain traces of an original gold wash, and were designed to reach deep into a caster.

The upper areas just below the crimped (for strength) arch, are broad and notched in a design that echoes Gorham's "Imperial" pattern of this time frame,... Click for details

Gebelein  
5432   $325.00

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Upturned handle, long midrib, shell on heel. Length 4-5/9". Weight .3 troy ounce. Monogram on the back: A P. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Old Friends  
3611f   $65.00

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Issued in 1880, Wood & Hughes' "Humboldt" pattern incorporates Moorish design elements, as popular in the period, laid out on an angular handle.

Produced at a time when the company was enjoying great prosperity and was especially productive, it exhibits sophisticated design and high quality execution. This is especially evident in the plum-shaped, notched edge, bowl that is intricately engraved and finished with a matte gold surface on the interior and bright gold on the exterior.

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