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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

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1599f   $ 65

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An early 20th century design, Gorham's "Norfolk" speaks in clean, simple terms in contrast to the highly decorative patterns of the immediately preceding Victorian era. It has a double scrolled, double lined border that traces around a curvilinear handle. This example is a 5 1/2" long, relatively heavy, 1.2 T. oz., sauce or large cream ladle. It is in strikingly fine condition, showing no wear whatsoever. The bowl has a brilliant gold wash on the interior and flanged shoulders, while there i... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2138   $1650.00

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London 1929, comprising two pepper castors, two open salts and mustard pot (with cobalt liner), weighable silver 32 Troy ounces, excellent condition, no monogram. This set is of the finest quality. Nothing which you may purchase "new and off the shelf" will match it.

Old Friends  
1598f   $ 65 pair

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Generally associated with silverplate, Rogers also produced fine items in sterling silver. This pair of candlesticks are evidence of that. According to the marks on the underside, which include the word "Rogers" flanked by an anchor on each end, they are model number "3001." They are relatively large for such items, standing 3" tall, and having a bottom diameter of 3 1/2". Consistent with this, while weighted, they have more silver than comparable pieces. They have an encircling rosette or ... Click for details

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1597f   $ 30

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Made by Weidlich, this c. 1900 sterling silver spoon measures 5" long and weighs approximately .7 T. oz. It is an attractive floral design, perhaps goldenrod, exhibiting fine die work and finishing, and has a satin gold wash over the entire piece. The front interior of the bowl reads "Cornell College Chapel," and "Cornell," for the Iowa school, and is engraved with a precisely rendered image of the chapel. The backside is engraved "Bachelor Maids" in script. This may be a chapter reference t... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2136   $25.00

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Berlin circa 1845, length 4 3/4 inches, weight .73 oz. Troy, 12 Loth (.750) standard, excellent condition, monogrammed as shown.

Reasonably reliable Internet sources indicate that this firm was royal jeweler to Prince Friedrich of the Netherlands, and indeed the quality of this spoon is impressive.

Old Friends  
1595f   $ 185 pair

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These two matched master salts are strikingly attractive, stylistically emblematic of their period, and in immaculate condition. Made by Gorham, perhaps the standard bearer firm for such items, each of them is marked with a lion, anchor, G, the word "Sterling," the model number "1320," and the date letter "L" for 1879. Round bodied, they stand 2 7/8" high, have top diameters of 2 3/16", and sit on pedestal bases that are 1 3/4" across. Their combined weight is a moderately heavy 3.5 T. oz. T... Click for details

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1593f   $ 45

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Measuring 4 1/8" long and weighing .8 T. oz., this pair of sterling silver tongs were made by Gorham and retailed by "Henry Kohn & Sons" of Hartford, Connecticut, according to the marks on an inside arm. They are an early, original example of "Strasbourg" stamped with the lion, anchor, G emblem. In immaculate condition, the pattern detail remains clear and crisp, the finish is lustrous, and they are free of bends or cracks. There is no monogram or removal.

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1591   $ 55

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Arguably the most engaging of several Art Nouveau florals that Wallace produced in the early 20th century, "Violet" presents in a charmingly delicate manner. This example is an original, i.e. not made up or later production, 6 1/2" long, just over .6 T. oz., olive spoon. It has a scalloped edge bowl with a reticulated interior. The pattern extends onto the margins of the shoulders. It is in mint condition and without a monogram or monogram removal. Marks are the Wallace emblem and the word ... Click for details

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1590f   $ 385

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An example from Tiffany's 1872 "Vine" series, the specific motif on this 8 3/4 long, 2.6 T. oz. berry spoon is "Grape." A detailed and realistic pattern, the front of the handle is embellished with grape, tendril and leaf elements set against a stippled ground. The backside is considerably simplified and has a polished surface. In this instance, the reverse also has an expressive, Art Nouveau style, script "ET" monogram. The 3" by 2" bowl is oblong, has flanged shoulders, and a scalloped and... Click for details

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1589sh   $ 50 spoon, $ 55 bon bon

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This sterling silver sugar spoon and bon bon or nut spoon in Gorham's "Buttercup" are both old examples and without a monogram or removal. They have the flanged rims and decorated shoulders that are found only on early examples of the pattern, and the marks are lion, anchor, G, and "Sterling," again indicative of age. The sugar spoon measures 6" long and weighs 1.0 T. oz., while the attractively reticulated bon bon length is 4 5/8" and weight just over .7 T. oz. Both pieces are in mint condit... Click for details

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1588f   $ 40 each

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Old and original examples, each of these four individual butter spreaders is solid sterling silver. They have flat handles and are without monograms or removals. They measure 5 3/4" long and weigh a relatively heavy .9 T. oz. apiece. Frontenac is an Art Nouveau daylily design dating from 1903. The pattern is exceptionally detailed, showing to full measure all aspects of the lily blossoms including the stamens and pollen flecks on the petals. These examples are without wear and show the patt... Click for details

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1587f   $ 65

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Measuring 5 3/4" long and weighing 1.2 T. oz., this sauce or small gravy ladle is marked for Stone Studios, which originated in 1937 as the continuation of the Arthur Stone workshop. As it also carries a "B" craftsman's letter, probably for long time worker Edward Billings, it is likely early in the history of the successor company while Stone's original workers remained still available. The pattern is identified as "Fiddleback End." Otherwise plain, it has a tipt end on the reverse of the ha... Click for details

North Hill Antiques  
694   Set of 10 $1150

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Forward-tipt fiddle handle, c1840 -- high sugarloaf shoulders, feathered script mono L C lightly engraved on reverse. Length is 8-1/4". Weight is a hefty 17.5 T oz. Some tinewear, otherwise condition is fine.

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1586f   $ 325

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Whiting produced berry, or serving, spoons in "Lily" in a variety of sizes, some with minor differences in length. This is apparently the largest, measuring 9 1/4" long and weighing just under 3.7 T. oz. It is also distinguished by the over-sized scale of its bowl which is 3 1/2" long and 3" wide. It is also an old example, carrying all the marks for an early production piece. These include the Whiting logo, the words "Pat. 1902," "R'd 1902," and an Old English "O." It is also stamped with ... Click for details