Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20160626-02   $35.00

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Offered is a fine early fiddle pattern American coin silver teaspoon bearing the maker's mark B.LORD, for Benjamin Lord, a silversmith who began his career in Rutland, Vermont and moved to Athens, Georgia by 1831. Benjamin died in Athens in 1843. His two sons, Benjamin Buel Lord and Ebenezer Lord, also worked in Athens, and in theory his son Benjamin B. Lord could have marked this spoon. By style, this spoon could date from the 1820s or 1830s, so it is unknown whether or not it was made in... Click for details

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1335521   $14.00

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Watson produced a series of state and city sterling souvenir spoon with very detailed high relief handles in the early 1900s. This is 4 1/8" sterling demitasse size souvenir spoon from that series with sites and symbols of Minneapolis on the handle. The spoons is in unused condition with no wear or signs of use. It's marked with the Watson H in a pennant trademark and STERLING. It weighs 10.8. grams. Additional images on request. Other similar spoons available.

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1335519   $15.00

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Watson produced a series of state and city sterling souvenir spoon with very detailed high relief handles in the early 1900s. This is 4 1/8" sterling demitasse size souvenir spoon from that series with sites and symbols of Springfield (IL) including Lincoln, his home, and other iconic sites of his lifetime on the handle. The spoons is in unused condition with no wear or signs of use. It's marked with the Watson H in a pennant trademark and STERLING. It weighs 13.o. grams. Additional... Click for details

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1335518   $14.00

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Watson produced a series of state and city sterling souvenir spoon with very detailed high relief handles in the early 1900s. This is 4 1/8" sterling demitasse size souvenir spoon from that series with sites and symbols of Philadelphia on the handle. The spoons is in unused condition with no wear or signs of use. It's marked with the Watson H in a pennant trademark and STERLING. It weighs 12.6 grams. Additional images on request. Other similar spoons available.

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1335517   $15.00

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Watson produced a series of state and city sterling souvenir spoon with very detailed high relief handles in the early 1900s. This is 4 1/8" sterling demitasse size souvenir spoon from that series with sites and symbols of Chicago on the handle Ft Dearborn embossed in the bowl. The spoons is in unused condition with no wear or signs of use. It's marked with the Watson H in a pennant trademark and STERLING. It weighs 10.5 grams. Additional images on request. Other similar spoons... Click for details

Old Friends  
2768f   $85.00

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A 6 1/8" long, slightly under 1.0 T. oz., piece, this item dates from the late 19th century.

The pattern is "Cherub," by Watson, Newell & Co. It takes its name from the winged figure that appears at the tip of the extensively embellished handle. Employing acanthus leaf detailing, and with an irregularly shaped margin, the design embraces rococo sensibilities.

The figure is portrayed in two versions through the pattern line, one with upward facing, and one with downward facing, wings. ... Click for details

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2767f   $185.00

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Identified as an "important manufacturer," in the benchmark "Jackson's Hallmarks," Henry Holland, of Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, was located in London, England, in the mid 19th century.

This example of his work is fully marked with his maker's "H.H," a date letter for 1858-59, London, sterling, and a queen's head.

It is a large mustard pot with a clear glass liner. It stands 2 1/8" tall, has a body that is 2 1/8" wide, a maximum span of 3 1/2" to the end of the handle, and the silver... Click for details

Gebelein  
5271   $225.00

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Scalloped edge, eight segments, applied decorative banding. Diameter 9-1/2". Height 1-1/8". Weight 11.1 troy ounces. The monogram is an Old English P in the center of the bowl. On the bottom of the bowl is an inscription APRIL 9, 1931. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Gebelein  
5269   $485.00

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Nine with very crisp sheaf-of-wheat motifs on handles and a shell on the back of the bowls, two spoons plain but with same monogram plus drops. Fiddle,tipt, rounded chamfered fins. Length of 9 sheaf-of wheat spoons is 5-7/8", of 2 plain spoons 6". Nine sheaf-of wheat spoons are marked with lion right and G in a circle (see McGrew p.30) The two plain spoons are marked with an eagle right and C in a circle (see McGrew p.86 and Hollan [eagle book] p.79). The weight is about 6 dwt.each. All eleven... Click for details

Old Friends  
2763f   $55.00

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Measuring 5 1/4" long, and light at .7 T. oz. the pair, these matched spoons were likely intended more for coffee than tea.

They are a "Pointed Antique" design with engraved fronts, a slightly tipt backside, and exposed drops on the bowls. There are reserve areas that are without monograms or inscriptions.

Marks are a harp for Ireland, Hibernia for sterling silver, and a distinct, script "JO" for John Osborne, working in Dublin 1784-1809.

They are in good condition, noting some... Click for details

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2760f   $145.00

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These two items, stamped "4101" on the bottoms, are the hollowware side of Kirk's "Calvert" and "Old Maryland Plain" flatware patterns.

According to the identifications offered in the "Encylopedia of American Silver Manufacturers," the style of the "S. Kirk & Son" mark, along with the word "Sterling," was used 1925-32, indicating these have considerable age.

The footed, open salt stands 1 13/16" tall on a base that is 1 3/4" in diameter, and has a top opening that measures 2 5/8" across.... Click for details

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2754f   $295.00

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A Providence, Rhode Island guild level retailer founded in the mid 19th century with principals related by marriage to the Gorham family, Tilden-Thurber Company was throughout its history a source of high quality silver offerings.

Such is represented in this 7" diameter, 1 1/8" high, very heavy at 11.4 T. oz., open bowl. It is stamped on the underside "Tilden-Thurber," "Sterling," and "943," and likely dates from early in the 20th century.

It has a flat bottom, with an eight lobed wall,... Click for details

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2753f   This item is currently being auctioned

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George Shiebler's work is nothing if not imaginative and it often inspires speculation about design sources and function.

That is the case with this 5 7/8" long, weighty at 2.1 T. oz., presumably wine taster, with a likely late 19th century date.

It has an oversized, seemingly carved, roughly rectangular, 3 1/2" by 2 1/4", handle.

The design is enigmatic, and could trace to multiple origins.

Overall the imagery suggests it found inspiration in Aztec themes. Yet within the detail,... Click for details

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2750f   $145.00

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One of Philadelphia's most prominent 19th century silversmiths, Peter L. Krider operated as sole manufacturer and in several partnerships over his career.

This mug is stamped with the "crossed K & B" symbol for the "Krider & Biddle" partnership, along with the model number "433."

There has been some difference of opinion about the exact dates of this pairing. The most recent, and likely most reliable, scholarship on Philadelphia silversmiths has been offered in a volume by Catherine... Click for details

Old Friends  
2749f   $225.00

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An early example, this gravy ladle is marked "Tiffany & Co.," "Sterling," "Pat. 1885," and "M," this last mark dating it no later than 1891.

The pattern is "English King," which is typically heavy, as is the case with this item. It measures 7 1/4" long and weighs a massive 3.7 T. oz.

It is in immaculate estate condition and without a monogram or removal of same. Pattern detail remains well-defined. The finish is brilliant. The bowl is without dents, dings, or nicks.

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2747f   $185.00

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An 1880s pattern characterized by irregular forms, hammered surfaces, and classical, as well as sometimes Aesthetic, imagery, "Homeric" aka "Etruscan" is strongly associated with George Shiebler.

This example, a 4 3/8" long, 1.1 T. oz., bon bon is unusual in two aspects.

One, it was produced by Cincinnati's "Duhme & Co." whose name is imprinted on the reverse. This is an unexpected source.

Two, rather than featuring a figure from Greek or Roman mythology as is typical of "Homeric,"... Click for details