Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20230101-01   $165.00

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Offered is a fine set of four early 19th Century Scottish silver teaspoons by David Manson, who worked in Dundee between 1809 and 1818, and then in Jamaica briefly before his death there on July 2, 1821. These spoons would likely date to Manson's Dundee period, given the inclusion of the pot/vase of flowers pseudo-hallmark (the Dundee city arms) with his maker's mark on these spoons. Each spoon bears two legible strikes of Manson's maker's mark and a pot of flowers mark, and each is engraved... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20221231-02   $165.00

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Offered is a very rare set of five American coin silver teaspoons by little-known silversmith, watchmaker and jeweler Edward M. Bartlett, who was working in West Chester, PA circa 1834-40 and probably for a number of years before and after that date span. Each spoon is marked with Bartlett's maker's mark, and of interest each is marked WEST*CHESTER - these are the only coin silver spoons I've ever come across marked for this prosperous part of Pennsylvania. Bartlett's silver seems to be quite... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20221231-01   Sold

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Offered is a fantastic piece of early Maine silver, by noted silversmith Charles Farley (born 1791 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, died 1877 in Portland, Maine), and bearing a good clear strike of his maker's mark to the base. This beaker is engraved EWC in period script, and the engraving shows little wear. This piece measures about 3 3/8 inches high, and weighs a substantial 163 grams. Condition overall is excellent, with the usual small shallow dings but no splits or repairs. There are... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2518   $150.00

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length 5 1/8 inches, weight .88 oz. Troy, no monogram, excellent condition, gilt bowl. Marked only "Shreve Treat & Eacret" but guaranteed to be sterling.

Compare on the Lane lined with Rubies @325.00!

Old Friends  
5169sh   $65.00

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Dating from the first part of the 20th century, this item was made by Reed & Barton, whose early "eagle, R, lion" emblem appears on the lip of the bottom half, along with model number "709" and "Sterling."

A tea ball, it is egg or acorn shaped, 1 3/4" tall and 1 1/4" wide, with a 4" long chain attached to a 1" diameter ring. It weighs approximately .6 T. oz.

The bottom half has round piercings, while the hinged top is solid and engraved with an Old English "F" monogram. There is a snap... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2516   $145.00

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length 5 7/8 inches, total Troy weight 4.24 ounces, fine condition, monogrammed "Bailey" in period script, marked "Bailey & Co" and "lion-s-shield" as shown in third enlargement.

One can't help but wonder if this wasn't the personal silver service of Joseph Trowbridge Bailey, or some member of his family.

Old Friends  
5168f   $52.00

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No. 1 in Watson's Fruit Series of patterns introduced in 1903, the orange (or grapefruit) portraiture on this is set in detailed, high, relief and reflects the Art Nouveau design sensibilities of the period.

Made in a variety of pieces, the citrus spoon was a popular item, offered in a number of close on sizes and with at least two different bowls, a plain one, and the one found on this lengthy, 6 1/4" long, and weighty at 1.1 T. oz., example.

It has a scalloped... Click for details

Old Friends  
5166f   $195.00

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A pattern entered into the 1892 costing books of the Gorham Company, Fifteenth Century was offered in a limited number of pieces, including this 8 1/2" long, weighty at 3.0 T. oz., (berry) serving spoon.

Singular in design, it appears to take its inspiration from early Scandinavian motifs.

The handle has a broad, rounded end with an engraved (leaf) surface. The mid and lower portions of the shank are block form and include a sharp-edged central ridge.

The bowl is large and round,... Click for details

Old Friends  
5163f   $315.00

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Design number "610" produced by Gorham, this 7 1/4" long, 1.5 T. oz., confection (as identified in an 1892 Gorham catalogue) spoon was a special production item.

The tip of the handle features a rampant, i.e. standing, lion, set atop a columnar handle. The lower section of the handle just above the join with the bowl, portrays a stately looking, classical, female figure draped in flowing robes.

The bowl is fig-shaped, and imprinted in the center with an embossed floral cluster. The... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2514   $325.00

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length 5 1/4 inches, weight 1.07 Troy oz., gilt and pierced tines, excellent original condition, no monogram.

Compare on the Big Bad Auction Site (item 384527490681) @499.50!!

Old Friends  
5161f   $125.00

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These twelve, matching, 4" long, 3.9 T. oz. the lot, likely cast rather than die struck, 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.

Dating from late 19th century to early 20th centuries, and toward Art Nouveau in manner, this non-line pattern features a stylized, raised grape cluster and leaf motif on the terminal end.

The lower section of the handle has a raised leaf,... Click for details

Old Friends  
5160f   $160.00

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Dating from 1861, Beaded is one of Gorham's earliest line patterns. It was produced for a considerable number of years, and as such, was made in both coin and sterling silver.

This example, an exceptionally large, 12" long, heavy and thick-shanked, nearly 4.5 T. oz., solid silver, fish slice is to the latter standard.

The blade is elegantly shaped, with a gently curved lower edge, scalloping on the upper end, an upswept, rolled back, and notched shoulders. The surface is engraved in... Click for details

Old Friends  
5159f   $180.00

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These six, matched, coin silver, spoons are marked "Gorham & Webster," for a partnership that traces to 1831-37.

This period demarcated a turning point in the history of Gorham, defining the pivotal time when the company began its ascendency as a premier silver manufacturing firm.

It bears citing Charles Carpenter's passage in Gorham Silver 1831-1981 about this partnership:

Whether or not Jabez Gorham learned spoon making during his apprenticeship is unknown, but when he... Click for details

Old Friends  
5144f   $48.00

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This 4" long, .6 T. oz., piece has a shield, wreath, and bow motif engraved on a Pointed Antique handle.

The heavily hammered, oval, bowl with notched shoulders, is a telling feature that places it within the Arts & Crafts mode, dating from the early decades of the 20th Century.

Further evidence of its construction is the fact that the handle and bowl were individually made and joined with an exposed drop on the backside.

The handle reverse is engraved with an Old English... Click for details

Old Friends  
5143f   $335.00

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True estate items, this group is being offered entirely as found on behalf of a direct descendent of the original owner.

Approximately 100 years old, the three large pieces--mirror, brush, and synthetic tortise shell comb--are marked with the Simpson, Hall, Miller division of International Silver's "helmet" emblem, along with the word "Sterling," while the two smaller pieces--nail file and shoe horn--are marked "Sterling Handle." (Please see both sets of images.)

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Old Friends  
5141f   $65.00

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English in origin, this George III gravy ladle measures 7" long and weighs 1.7 T. oz.

It is fully hallmarked for London, 1793-94, sterling silver, and well-known makers George Smith and William Fearn (GS/WF).

It has a downturned, reverse tipt, Old English, handle with a thumb drop on the hemispherical, 2" diameter by 3/4" deep, bowl.

The handle front is inscribed with a leaf script "R" monogram.

In very good condition, it shows minimal wear. The monogram is slightly softened... Click for details