Old Friends  
1614f   $ 95 pair

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Cohr was a major 20th century Danish manufacturing presence whose name was associated with several prominent designers. The company output followed after a modernist style inaugurated by Georg Jensen. This pair of low candlesticks follow in this style. They are triangularly shaped, 2 1/4" across at the widest, and stand 1/2" tall. The combined weight is 2.0 T. oz. They rest on three conjoined legs that extend out beyond the mid point of each side of the triangle. The surfaces are concave w... Click for details

Johns Antiques  
15   35.00

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This is a wonderful pair of silver rimmed eye glasses with curved over the ears side pieces , they are marked on the nose piece HIBO. There has been a repair done on the left side. Over all in great shape for their age. They have a black case that reads Glasses by Robert Foster Ash. Free shipping

Old Friends  
1612mg   $ 485

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Dating from 1866 according to the inscription on the sidewall, which is inscribed below the name "C.E. Mathews.", this coin silver mustard pot was made by Gorham. That company's standing lion, anchor, G mark appears on the underside of the base, along with the model number "510." It is a large, well-proportioned, and handsome item. Standing 4 1/4" high, it rests on a pedestal base that is 2" in diameter. The maximum span to the end of the handle is approximately 3 1/4" and the weight is 4.5+... Click for details

Old Friends  
1611f   $ 225

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Marked "Patent 1866" and with two lions flanking an "S," for Philadelphia's George Sharp, and Bailey, for the Philadelphia retailer, this pair of tongs measure 5 3/4" long and weigh 1.4+ T. oz. The pattern is referred to as "Ball End," for which Sharp is strongly identified. The form, however, is unusual in that the screw-in ball is attached to a three dimensional, 1" diameter by 1/4" thick, disk. This whole assembly comes apart. This is engraved with a star motif on one side and has a borde... Click for details

Old Friends  
1610f   $ 65

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At 7 7/8" long, this is a large tea or dessert knife. It is also heavy, weighing 1.8 T. oz. Dating from c. 1870, it is marked with the Boston retailer name "Bigelow, Kennard & Co." on the blade, along with "Sterling." It has a flat, solid silver handle with a blunt end similar to the blunt end of the blade. It is bright cut engraved with a stylized leaf and floral design and has an Old English "M" monogram. The backside is plain. It is in exceptionally fine condition. It is free of blade ... Click for details

North Hill Antiques  
106O   $125

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18thC-style oval-end handle, drop on bowl back, short reverse rib, brightcut bellflowers half-way down handle, feathered script mono C F C in cartouche on front. Length is 9-1/4". Condition is excellent throughout.

North Hill Antiques  
107D   Set of 12 $1500

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18thC-style pointed-end handles, drop on bowl back, short reverse rib, brightcut bellflowers extend half-way down handle, feathered script mono C L L in cartouche on front. Length is 6-3/4". Condition is mint -- probably never used.

North Hill Antiques  
105K   $150

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Pointed-end handle, drop on bowl back, reverse tipt, brightcutting and roulette work extending down handle, script mono Perry in cartouche on front; 9-1/8" in length. Condition is excellent.

Old Friends  
1609f   $ 285

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Dating from 1855, "Beaded" is one of Gorham's earliest line patterns and was produced for a considerable period of time. As such, it was made in both coin and sterling silver. This example is the latter. It is an exceptionally large, 12" long, and heavy, nearly 4.5 T. oz., fish slice. At this scale, the shank is thick and the beading high relief and tactile. The blade is elegantly shaped, with a gently curved lower edge, scalloping on the upper end and shoulder, a notched lower corner, and ... Click for details

Old Friends  
1608f   $ 60 spoon, $ 55 master butter, salt spoon

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Not formally named, the pattern on these three pieces is an "Oak and Acorn" motif that was produced by Boston's Farrington & Hunnewell. It dates c. 1865. It is an engaging, double die struck (meaning it appears on both sides of the handle) design, singular for its time, and considerably more detailed (and less common) than the common patterns of the period, such as "Olive" and its variants. It was produced over a period of time that straddled the switch from a coin to a sterling silver standa... Click for details

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1607fa   $ 275 set

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Durgin's "Marechal Niel" offers a high relief, multi-dimensional portraiture of the rose which is its namesake. It is double die struck, meaning the design appears on both the front and back sides of the handle. This group of eight matching, 5 13/16" long, just over 6.9 T. oz., teaspoons are without monograms or removals and are in immaculate condition, showing no wear whatsoever. They have well-shaped bowls free of dings, dents, or scratches and the overall finishes are brilliant. Marks are ... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2139   P.O.R.

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Philadelphia circa 1790, a fine, large and massive piece, length 14 inches, length of bowl five inches, weight 6.87 Troy ounces, marked JA struck twice in cut cornered rectangle. There is a minor fill at the edge of the bowl (please see fifth photo) and some scratches on reverse, but excellent overall condition.

This spoon is not monogrammed and does not appear ever to have been, which is most unusual for early Amer... Click for details

Old Friends  
1604f   $ 75

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Measuring 6 1/8" long and weighing over 1.1 T. oz., this sterling silver sugar spoon has a substantial feel to it. The bowl is generously proportioned at 2 1/4" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. The pattern is "Fiorito" which is an expressive Art Nouveau design made by Shiebler. This is a high quality example without a monogram or removal. There is no visible polishing wear, the bowl is free of dings, dents, or burrs, and the finish is lustrous. Marks are the Shiebler emblem, and the words "St... Click for details

Gebelein  
5034   $210

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Oval, pierced. Length 11", width 6-5/8", height at ends 1-5/8". Weight 6-1/2 troy ounces. The monogram in the center is an Old English L. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Old Friends  
1602f   $ 70

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An early Wood & Hughes piece, dating circa 1855, this coin silver master butter knife is substantially sized at 7 3/4" long and weighing 1.1 T. oz. It is a singular design, having a twisted stem and a notched, shield shaped handle. It is similar in overall form to Gorham's little known "Imperial" pattern of the same period, and of which Wood & Hughes had an almost identical match. The upper edge of the blade has two notches that repeat the design of the handle. Otherwise having a plain surfa... Click for details

Old Friends  
1601f   $ 45

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Truly a design of its own, this pair of 5" long, not quite 1.0 T. oz., sugar tongs reflect the Aesthetic taste. The main feature is an applied leaf motif of singular character set on each of the two arms. This is raised and quite detailed. The grips are a stylized talon form, again of an individual manner. Marked only "Sterling," they are clearly American in origin, with a likely date c. 1880 or just before. The item is in excellent condition. It is free of bends, cracks, or repairs. Poli... Click for details