Old Friends  
1546f   $ 95

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A premier name from the mid 19th century well into the 20th century, Boston's Bigelow, Kennard & Co. served a market that was increasingly eager and able to procure fine goods, of which this 9" long, weighty, 2.2 T. oz., serving spoon is an example. The design is characteristic of a Boston style especially popular in the 1860's leading into the 1870's. The handle is basically "Old English" with a tipt backside. The bowl is eggplant shaped and plain. The distinguishing feature on these pieces... Click for details

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1544f   $ 285

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Imprinted on the underside with the model number 5818A, this piece is also marked with the Gorham lion, anchor, G, the word "Sterling," and a date symbol for 1906. It is identified in the 1906 Gorham catalog as a "bon bon dish" (see image 3). It measures 8" in diameter, stands 2" high, and weighs 6.4 T. oz. The date is consistent with its decidedly Art Nouveau style. It has four major, undulating lobes interspersed with four minor ones. The large lobes feature high relief, abundantly textur... Click for details

Old Friends  
1543   $ 95 pair

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Listed in the Tompkins "Handbook of Gorham Open Salt Dishes" with a date of 1885, model number "2155" is a flat bottomed, relatively large item. Each of these examples of that item measures 2 3/8" across, stands 7/8" high, and weighs approximately 1.0 T. oz. They have scrolled edges, rippled ("pie crust") rims, and gold washed interiors, although that is largely polished away in one of these. There are no monograms, inscriptions, or removals. In addition to the word "Sterling" and the model ... Click for details

Old Friends  
1542f   $ 165

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The smaller of two fish knives Durgin offered in its "Chrysanthemum" line, this piece measures 7 1/2" long and is very heavy, weighing just under 2.0 T. oz. It is flat handled and solid sterling silver. It is inscribed "Groff" in a feathered script on the blade, and "1896" on the handle. The blade is also stamped with the retailer's name, in this case Philadelphia's "Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co." This piece is in very good overall condition, in that it is free of bends, breaks, or other damag... Click for details

Old Friends  
1541f   $ 90

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Bearing the maker's stamp for Joseph Haywood & Co. of Glasgow, Scotland, date letter for 1862, and a rampant lion for sterling, this pair of tongs are generously proportioned. They measure 6" long and weigh approximately 1.8 T. oz. They are otherwise plain save for their highly elaborated, cup grips. There is a script "RFG" monogram on the arch. The are in mint condition. There is no visible wear, nor bends, cracks, or scratches even. The marks are fully legible.

Gebelein  
5024   $350 for 7

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Imperial Chrysanthemum pattern, introduced 1894. Length 7". Weight 10 troy ounces. 6 have script monograms on the back. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Gebelein  
5026   $95

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Downturned handle, oval end, drop, tipt on back. Length 9". Weight 1-1/4 troy ounces. The monogram is lengthwise script initials (last one is R, can't decipher the first two).

Gebelein  
5027   $120 for 6

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Length 5-3/8". Weight 3 troy ounces. Monogram letter A. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Old Friends  
1539f   $ 95

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Later produced as a Wallace pattern, "Meadow Rose" originated with Watson in 1907. This is an early example, having the Watson crown, W, lion, hallmark, along with the W in a pennant emblem, and the word "Sterling." Older pieces that are without wear as this is, have crisper and sharper pattern detail, and tend to have finer finishes than later pieces. That is the case with this 7 3/4" long, quite heavy, 2.5 T. oz., cold meat fork. The representational rose design is true to life and offered... Click for details

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1538f   $ 95

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A figural design, Gorham's "Paris" is, as would be expected from the name, French in style and highly decorative. It also one of Gorham's more robustly scaled lines, and that is the case with this 7 7/8" long, weighty, 1.7 T. oz., master butter knife. It has a script "A.T.A." monogram set on the horizontal. It is in good condition overall. The blade is free of bends, nicks, or burrs and the finish is appealing. Low profile, the pattern is subject to polishing wear and there is considerable ... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2129   $120.00

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retailer, with arrow - W - monarch maker's mark, length six inches, with short front midrib and pointy shoulders, monogrammed "Lewis".

These are substantial and well made spoons, weighing in at 4.69 oz. Troy, the lot. The overall condition is excellent. Whether any of this lends them a premium over the silver value, or whether they'll be swallowed up by the smelter's gaping maw remains to be seen...

Hampton Galleries  
7322   $300

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A set of six (6) coin silver teaspoons by Caleb Warner, Salem, Massachusetts (c. 1825-1835), 6" long, full bowls with no tip wear, crisp 12-lobbed outlined shell drop, pointed shoulders, downturned fiddle handles with crisp Sheaf of Wheat, feather script monogram "SBH" vertically on front, marked "C. WARNER" in rectangular punch and "Pure/Coin" in rectangular punch.

Old Friends  
1537fb   $ 235

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Dating from the 1860's, William Vanderslice's "Gargoyle" is one of the few patterns that is truly indigenous to San Francisco, contrary to much San Francisco silver that was retailed there but with origins outside the state. It is a dramatic design, having an overall Gothic Revival sensibility. The piece is dominated by an open mouthed (appropriate to its namesake), lion-like figure set at the end of the handle. This example is a large, 11 1/2" long, heavy, approximately 2.8 T. oz. fish slice... Click for details

Old Friends  
1535f   $ 225

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A 19th form, this cake knife aka cake saw (taken from the sawtooth top edge of the blade), is 9 3/8" long and weighs 2.4 T. oz. It is flat handled and solid silver. The pattern is "Domestic," by Gorham, dating from 1881. It features intricate ivy detailing, with a small bee and dragonfly beside a central rosette, and a fan end. It is a pastoral and charming design, and touches upon the aesthetic mode with the insect figures. The blade has a matte finish and bright cut engraving that reitera... Click for details

Big Foot Cat's Collectibles  
  $75.00

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This pair of antique silver plated Victorian candle holders are by Sheridan. Each holder weighs 1 lb. Both the candle stick well and the base of the holder are trimmed with a heavy flower scroll design.

Big Foot Cat's Collectibles  
  $85.00

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This is a large - 19" in diameter - silver plated serving tray from Oneida, U.S.A. It has a Henley type design with a center free for engraving a monogram - it is not engraved. It would make a beautiful elegant gift at an affordable price.