Old Friends  
3336f   $85.00

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Striking in scale at 8 3/4" long overall with a large, 3 3/8" by 2" at the widest, shell form bowl, this 2.2 T. oz. berry or other serving spoon dates to the mid 19th century.

The pattern is "Tuscan," which is an "Olive" variant developed by Michael Gibney (later marketed by Whiting) and in this instance retailed by New York's prominent "Ball, Black & Co.," whose name, along with "Sterling," is imprinted on the handle backside.

The name "Benedict" is engraved on the front, while "ABG"... Click for details

Old Friends  
3333f   $68.00

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Dating to the mid 20th century (1952), this 7 1/2" long, weighty at 2.0 T. oz., fork is fully hallmarked for the year, sterling, and maker, "Worcester Silver Company," London, England.

While a relatively contemporary piece, the scrolled terminal pattern, "Onslow," is an older English design, and the three tine configuration also harkens to an earlier period, all defining this as a reproduction piece.

Never monogrammed, it is in excellent estate condition. There is no visible wear, the... Click for details

Gebelein  
5392   $500.00

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Downturned handles with pointed ends. Length 5-7/8". Weight 7 dwt each. The monogram is a lengthwise script AS. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Gebelein  
5391   $610.00

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Downturned, rounded end, tipt on back, drop. Length 5-1/2". Weight 8.7 dwt each. The monogram is a block LG.

Gebelein  
5390   $610.00

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Featheredge. Top of handle with elaborate engraved decoration, drop, tipt. Samuel Buel 1742-1819.Worked Middletown,Hartford,& Westfield, CT.(see Flynt&Fales,p.83). Length 8-1/4". Weight 1-1/4 troy ounces. The monogram is a block S/N M on the top of the handle Mark and overall condition are excellent (minor bending at end of handle).

Gebelein  
5389   $190.00

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Coffin end, no drop but there is an engraved design on the heel of the bowl. Length 9-1/4" Weight 1.3 troy ounces. The monogram is a script JD. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Gebelein  
5388   $215.00

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Coffin end. No drop. Length 10", weight 2.1 troy ounces. The monogram is a lengthwise script AB. Mark and overall condition are excellent (bowl tip near mint).

Old Friends  
3329f   $42.00

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A well-regarded name among Arts & Crafts producers, with an expertise in reproduction silver, New York's Currier & Roby was both a manufacturer and retailer.

This matched pair of 3" long, .6 T. oz. combined, master salt spoons marked with the company "CR" emblem, "Sterling," and "26 S," are no doubt inhouse production items, consistent with the firm's best work generated during the first quarter of the 20th century.

The pattern is "Onslow," which is an older English design that features... Click for details

Gebelein  
5386   $680.00

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The incuse mark also says 122 CHESNUT ST. Upturned handle, style of 1770,tipt on top,no fins. Length 13" Weight 5.9 troy ounces. The monogram on the back of the handle is a script JBH/1852. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Old Friends  
3328f   $180.00

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A matched set, these six, 5 3/4" long teaspoons have special attributes.

First, they are exceptionally fine, extra weight, 5.9 T. oz. the group, examples of Wood & Hughes' Moorish or similar, Renaissance Revival, "Venetian" pattern.

Second, they are anniversary presentation pieces, with mirror inscriptions front and back sides of the handles. The reverses read "HCA" in an elegant, feathered script "HCA" over "Nov. 3d, 1852." The obverses are identical save for a different year, "1877."... Click for details

Old Friends  
3326f   $90.00

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An 8 3/8" long item, this lettuce fork is heavy, weighing 2.0 T. oz.

The pattern is Dominick & Haff's "Renaissance," which features images of Florentine style, bearded figures on the end of the handle and the backside heel of the bowl.

This example, retailed by Boston's "Bigelow, Kennard & Co.," as indicated on the handle reverse, along with the D&H three part emblem, the word "Sterling," and "Pat-d. 94.," is the pierced version of this pattern.

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Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2291   Sold

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spoons, London 1842, length four inches, weight a rather stunning .92 Troy ounces each, maker SC, untouched original condition, no monogram. The reverse of bowl with a lion's face cast in high relief, the tail entwining handle and terminating in a cast and chased paw with superb detail.

I do not recall ever having seen a finer pair of master salt spoons.

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20171128-01   $65.00

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Offered is a lovely American coin silver sugar sifter in an unknown but attractive pattern, bearing the maker's mark or retailer's mark of Harbottle & Smith, retailers of Auburn, NY circa 1850-67. The partners were George Harbottle and Charles Augustus Smith. This piece measures about 7 3/4 inches in length and weighs about 54 grams. It is engraved with period script monograms to the front and back of the handle, and a slightly later but similar small script monogram at the bottom of the... Click for details

Old Friends  
3324f   $45.00

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Prominent among early 19th century Richmond, Virginia, silversmiths, William Mitchell, Jr., began his working career about 1815, and ended it when he sold his established business in 1847 to his brother Samuel and John Tyler, who in turned formed the well-known firm of Tyler and Mitchell (Cutten, "Silversmiths of Virginia").

This 7 1/2" long, weighty at 2.1 T. oz., tablespoon is an early example of his work and is imprinted on the backside "W. Mitchell Jr." in a banner.

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Old Friends  
3323f   $115.00

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Measuring 7 3/8" long and weighing 1.7 T. oz., this sterling silver sugar sifter is a fine example of quality 18th century English silversmithing.

The marks are rubbed, but clear enough to identify the maker's stamp, TC on the horizontal intersecting with WC on the vertical, belonging to Thomas and William Chawner, as attributed by Grimwade in the "unregistered marks" section. The leopard and lion are blurred but legible, while the date letter is difficult to identify precisely, but the... Click for details

Old Friends  
3322dd   $75.00

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A multi-motif floral design dating from 1887, Towle "Orchids" reflects Aesthetic influences in its dense, low relief, design.

This example is a 7 1/8" long, substantial weight at 1.7 T. oz., preserve or jelly spoon.

It has a decorative bowl, with scalloped shoulders and a swirling design in the interior, which is engraved in a flower and leaf motif that matches the overall pattern. The matte surface retains a portion of its original pale gold finish.

It is in excellent condition... Click for details