Gebelein  
5352   $110.00

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Bright cut, downturned handle, drop, tipt. Marked twice WH in shaped cartouche. Length 5-3/8" Weight 10 dwt. The monogram is a script SH. Overall condition is excellent (very minor damage near end of handle); Condition of both marks is very good.

Old Friends  
3234f   $55.00

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A generously proportioned piece, this sterling spoon measures 9 1/8" long and weighs 1.9 T. oz.

Its origins are Irish, with hallmarks indicating it was made in Dublin in 1821 by Joshua Buckton, as indicated by the "I pellet B" imprint. James Brady also dates from the same time, but his mark is absent the pellet.

It is an "Old English" pattern, with a down-turned, reverse tip handle and a thumb drop on the bowl backside.

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3233f   $185.00

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Large at 11 3/4" long, and weighty at 4.3 T. oz., this down turned, "Reverse Tipt," spoon has beveled edges and a thumb drop on the heel backside.

An English Georgian piece, it is fully marked for London, sterling, 1812-13, and maker Richard Turner (RT).

Variously identified as a platter, basting, or stuffing spoon, it is intended for heavy duty.

This has a leaf script "M" monogram on the front of the otherwise plain handle.

It is in excellent condition, the only signs of use... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2270   $135.00

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length 9 1/4 inches, gilt bowl/tines, excellent original condition, monogrammed "D" (script, obverse), weight 2.23 Troy ounces, retailed by George W. Welsh's son of NYC.

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3232f   On Hold

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Identified variously as a claret, martini, lemonade, or bar spoon, this form is characterized by its significant length, 12 3/8" in this case, and weighing approximately 2.7 T. oz., and its generously-sized, 2 7/8" by 1 5/8" at the widest, ovoid bowl.

Made by Porter Blanchard, whose name, along with the word "Sterling," and the letter "G," likely a studio workman's mark, appears on the backside, the pattern is "Chino," introduced in 1930.

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Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20170829-01   Sold

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Offered is a very fine 18th Century French silver table spoon with excellent marks and unusual style. This piece in form and decoration resembles 18th Century coin silver spoons from New York, and perhaps was made for an American or a French customer with a preference for this style. Certainly it is atypical for Parisian silver of this era. This piece bears full French hallmarks for 1781-89 and a maker's mark that appears to be for Claude LaCroix, working in Paris circa 1780-93. The... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2269   $550.00

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length 10 1/4 inches, weight 5.06 Troy ounces, the gilt blade luxuriously engraved with flowers and foliage, excellent original condition, monogrammed "H.A.G." (script, reverse) see third enlargement.

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Old Friends  
3231f   $32.00

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A mid 19th century (1854) design by Syracuse, New York's Joseph Seymour, "Wreath" is a self-defining pattern. It feature a leafy garland surmounted by a flower on the far end of handle, with a double scroll set midway on the handle.

It also incorporates a raised rib that breaks and separates into two parts that carry onto the surface of the tine area. This adds dimension and interest to this 6" long, approximately .8 T. oz., youth fork.

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Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20170828-01   Sold

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Offered (available individually or as a set) is a group of three extremely fine Georgian sterling silver spoons hallmarked for Edinburgh, 1822, and bearing maker's marks or retailer's marks for Alexander Henderson and J. W. Howden & Co. These spoons bear Regency-style masks to the front, perhaps of Bacchus. This is quite unusual for normally spare Scottish silver. Also unusual is the Scottish-style monogram of TJ to the front of the stem, below the mask. These three spoons average about 5... Click for details

Old Friends  
3230f   $140.00

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Each of these six, matching, 5 7/16" long, 4.5 T. oz. the group, teaspoons has a script "P" monogram on the front.

Five of them are stamped with the "bearded man" 950 (higher than sterling) French standard emblem used 1819-38, along with a round guarantee mark, and the lozenge for maker Pierre-Phillipe Rousseau 1808-20.

The sixth piece is similar to the others, save it has a different maker's mark, which includes the letters "U, C and D," and is slightly lighter weight.

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Old Friends  
3229f   $62.00

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An early example of a classic Alvin design, "Old Orange Blossom," this cream or sauce ladle measures 5 5/8" long and weighs just under 1.3 T. oz.

It is marked with Alvin's three part emblem, and the words "Sterling" and "Patent," all in fine, precise lettering as it should be on an old piece.

The flower and leaf detail on the handle is rendered in such sharp and clear design that even the pollen on the petals shows.

The bowl has a scalloped edge, with flange shoulders, grooves in the... Click for details

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3228f   $725.00

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A prominent mid 19th century manufacturer, Philadelphia's George Sharp produced an array of enduring patterns, perhaps none of which more bespeaks him than the "Ball End" on this ice cream set.

Many manufacturers of the mid 1860s era produced items with spheres, balls, orbs and other artifacts incorporated in the designs, but no one is more associated with this style than Sharp.

This group is a rare, original, assemblage of his work, comprised of a 10 3/4" long, 3.6 T. oz., ice cream... Click for details

Old Friends  
3227f   $110.00

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Produced the last year of the reign of Queen Victoria, this knife rest measures 3 1/4" long, stands on two, four-spoke, arms that are 1 5/8" in diameter, and weighs a substantial 1.5 T. oz.

It is fully marked for Sheffield, sterling silver, a date letter "h" for 1900-01, and the maker's "RM over EH" in a diamond.

It is Georgian in style, having a center bar with turned ends and a hexagonal middle section. The resting legs have double ball tips.

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Old Friends  
3225f   $75.00

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Measuring 9 1/8" long and weighing T. oz., this meat skewer tells several tales.

First it was made by Tuttle who stands in the Arts & Crafts tradition and was known for replicating old silver. Consistent with this, it is stamped "Sterling" over "5" over "Dublin - 1796" over "Reproduction," thus the inspiration for the design is fully documented.

Secondly Tuttle used an unusual marking system that includes a "tree in a circle of dots," commonly with a crescent moon that includes the... Click for details

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3224f   $295.00

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An unnamed pattern, this Durgin design is sometimes referred to as "Baroque," "Pierced Design," or other name derived from its attributions.

Presenting with a dramatic and bold look, this 9" long serving spoon is large and very heavy at 4.3 T. oz.

The handle is cast, and as indicated above, incorporates an intricate, asymmetrical, rococo, pierced design, which overall appears as quite grand.

The bowl is generously proportioned, measuring 3 5/8" by 2 5/8" by 3/4" deep. It is a... Click for details

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3223f   $285.00

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An unnamed pattern, this Durgin design is sometimes referred to as "Baroque," "Pierced Design," or other name derived from its attributions.

Presenting with a dramatic and bold look, this 9" long, possibly meat, serving fork is large and very heavy at 4.4 T. oz.

The handle is cast, and as indicated above, incorporates an intricate, asymmetrical, rococo, pierced design, which overall appears as quite grand.

The serving end includes four broad tines, one of the outer ones of which is... Click for details