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Daniel Low (Durgin) "Salem Witch" Sterling Silver Orange Spoon
Silver : Souvenir Spoons

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5035f   $75.00


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Credited with giving momentum to the surge in souvenir spoon collecting that began in the late 19th century, the first Salem Witch design was produced by Durgin and retailed by Daniel Low & Co., Salem, Massachusetts.

An immediately popular item, it was soon joined by a similarly themed pattern produced by Gorham, also offered exclusively by Daniel Low.

This 5 3/4" long, .8 T. oz., orange spoon is an example of the first, Durgin, version, marked with the company's "D" emblem,... Click for details

Gorham "New Tipt" Sterling Silver Sugar Spoon with Gold Washed Bowl
Silver : Sterling : Flatware

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5034f   $34.00


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Among Gorham's oldest full line patterns, New Tipt was introduced in 1871. This 5 5/8" long, .6 T. oz., sugar spoon is an early example, monogrammed on the handle front "C.E.F." in script and with the date "1872" on the reverse.

More detailed than a standard Tipt design, this version incorporates Greek and/or Egyptian Revival features set on a broad end, tubular shank, handle. These features carry onto the backside heel of the plum shaped with central vee, gold washed, bowl.... Click for details

Duhme & Co. "Tipt" Sterling Silver Sugar Spoon Engr'd. "Belmer"
Silver : Sterling : Flatware

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5030f   $42.00


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Marked "Sterling," "925/1000 in a shield," and "Duhme Co.," this 6 1/8" long, approximately 1.0 T. oz. spoon has Cincinnati origins and associations.

It has a Tipt handle with straight sides and rounded shoulders off the bowl. This departs from the pronounced Fiddle shape with angular shoulders typical of 19th century Ohio River Valley silver design.

The shell bowl is also something of its own form, with an undulating edge and a raised central vee extending from the handle... Click for details

Old Newbury Crafters OLD NEWBURY (Pointed) sterling sauce ladle
Silver : Sterling : Flatware

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2488   $35.00


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length 6 1/8 inches, weight 1.25 oz. Troy, no monogram, some light scratches but fine overall condition. Handwrought.

A perfect "hostess gift," especially if you're bringing dessert and would like to add an especially elegant way to serve that chocolate sauce!

Gorham "Cluny" Individual Ice Cream Spoon with Gold Engraved Bowl
Silver : Sterling : Flatware

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5028f   $105.00


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Relatively large for an ice cream place spoon, this piece measures 6 1/8" long and weighs a substantial near 1.4 T. oz.

Made by Gorham, the pattern is Cluny which bespeaks the French origins of its renowned designer, Antoine Heller.

The pattern features dense, high relief, floral elements with rosette and palmetto accents, and has proven to be enduringly appealing.

The handle backside of this is engraved in script, "A.P.W." over "Oct. 17, '91.," indicating the piece originated... Click for details

Gorham MEDALLION sterling cheese knife
Silver : Sterling : Flatware

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2487   $250.00


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length 7 1/2 inches, weight 1.25 oz. Troy, monogrammed as shown in second enlargement, excellent condition. Often, Gorham's engraved decoration is unsuited to the pattern's theme, but here a classically engraved blade with wrigglework border goes well, stylistically, with the Greek bust woman's portrait.

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Alvin "Majestic" (Peony) Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cold Meat Fork
Silver : Sterling : Flatware

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5021f   $105.00


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The larger of two cold meat forks that Alvin offered in its Majestic line of flatware introduced in 1900, this piece measures 8 5/8" long and weighs a robust 2.4 T. oz.

A multi-motif floral, the portraiture on this is "peony."

Producer of such touchstone Art Nouveau designs as Raphael and Old Orange Blossom, Majestic reflects the same sensitivity to the subtle, flowing sensibilities of the mode, all expressed inprecise, intricate detail.

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Indianapolis Coin Silver Sugar Shell, Edwin J. Baldwin & Co. c1853-59
Silver : Coin Silver

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20220801-02   $35.00


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Offered is a nice American coin silver sugar shell in the fiddlethread pattern, by Edwin J Baldwin and Jeremiah McLene, working in partnership in Indianapolis, Indiana circa 1853-1859. This piece has a worn period script monogram and a maker's mark or jeweler's mark of E.J.BALDWIN&CO., which is still legible (see pics). This piece measures about 6 1/8 inches in length and weighs about 29 grams. Condition is fair overall, with some surface wear but no dents, splits or repairs. All in all a... Click for details

Dominick & Haff "Pointed Antique No. 2" Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter
Silver : Sterling : Flatware

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5018f   $95.00


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A late 19th century pattern, Dominick & Haff's Pointed Antique was issued in a number of variations, with the one on this 7 1/8" long, heavy at 2.1 T. oz., sugar sifter being No. 2.

A strikingly clean design, D&H's interpretation of this classic design has a slightly downturned handle with chamfered edges and a midrib backside. No. 2 adds a diamond cut border to the front, which is a motif common to English Georgian period silver.

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Gorham "Grecian" Coin Silver Large Bowl Gravy Ladle
Silver : Coin Silver : Serving Pieces

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5016f   $95.00


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Introduced in 1861, and initially made to a coin silver standard then continued in production beyond the conversion to sterling in 1868, Gorham's Grecian features a solid tubular stem capped with an elaborated anthemion or palmette.

This 7 1/2" long, 1.9 T. oz., gravy ladle is an early piece, marked "Coin," along with "Patent 1861."

The handle backside is engraved with an "H.A.B" monogram in Old English lettering.

The bowl is large, 2 3/4" by 2 1/4" by 1" deep, helmet-shaped, has... Click for details

Rare Pair of Philadelphia Teaspoons by John D. Germon, Ca. 1810-25
Silver : Coin Silver

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20220729-05   $67.50


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Offered is a very scarce pair of early 19th Century American coin silver teaspoons by important Philadelphia silversmith John D. Germon (1751-1829), whose work is featured in many public collections but which is rarely seen in the marketplace. This pair of teaspoons dates to about the last fifteen years of Germon's active period, which seems to have ended around 1825. Each spoon is marked with Germon's maker's mark, and is engraved "CME" in period script for the original owner(s). These... Click for details

Great Long-Handled Condiment Spoon by William Boning of Philadelphia
Silver : Coin Silver

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20220729-04   $34.95


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Offered is an excellent American coin silver long-handled condiment spoon or ladle, done in the Prince Albert pattern and engraved with a good period script set of initials. The maker's mark or retailer's mark of William Boning on this piece is W.BONING incuse; it is one of two William Boning marks recently discovered, the other being in a rectangular punch. Neither mark appears in "Philadelphia Silversmiths" by Catherine Hollan, probably due to the rarity of pieces marked by this man. This... Click for details

Philadelphia Coin Silver Tablespoon by Osborn Conrad Ca. 1841-51
Silver : Coin Silver

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20220729-03   $24.00


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Offered is a nice American coin silver tablespoon initialed CY in period script and marked with a fineness mark and Conrad's mark. This piece measures about 8 1/4 inches in length and weighs about 36 grams. It is in good condition overall, with some bumping to the bow but no splits or repairs. All in all a nice useful Philadelphia coin silver table spoon!

Pair of 19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Medallion Silver Spoons
Silver : Coin Silver

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20220729-02   $45.00


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Offered is a scarce and attractive pair of 19th Century neoclassical Italian silver spoons, by a silversmith named Castagna or Castagma, who I've not found anything about. In addition to the maker's mark, each spoon is marked with a fineness mark of 800. These spoons probably date to the second or third quarter of the 19th Century, judging by the marks and the style. They measure a bit over 5 1/2 inches in length and weigh a total of about 26 grams for the pair. Condition overall is very... Click for details

Good Coin Silver Cream Ladle by Jonathan Packard Circa 1825-45
Silver : Coin Silver

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20220729-01   $29.50


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Offered is a nice American coin silver cream ladle marked PACKARD in moderately crude letters in a rectangular punch; this maker's mark has been attributed to Jonathan Packard (1789-1854), who worked in Northampton, MA from 1811-14, in Albany, NY from 1814-18, and in Rochester, NY from 1819-54. He met an untimely end in 1854 when he was beaten to death by three drunken men while on his way home.

This ladle measures about six inches in length and weighs about 22 grams. It is engraved... Click for details

William Gale "Jenny Lind" Sterling Silver Sandwich or Asparagus Tongs
Silver : Sterling : Flatware

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5013f   This item is currently being auctioned


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A pattern developed by Albert Coles in the mid 19th century, Jenny Lind proved a popular period design that was eventually offered by a number of producers and retailers, and made over time in both coin and sterling silver.

This example is marked "Sterling" and "Wm. Gale & Son," who was a major New York City manufacturer, with this particular mark dating 1862-66 according to Dorothy Rainwater in Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers.

A massive piece, it measures 9... Click for details

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