Old Friends  
635b   $ 95 set

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This three piece, matching coin silver youth set dates to the mid 19th century. Made by New York's Albert Coles, the pattern is engraved on shaped handles, each of which is engraved "Lora." The knife is 7 1/2" long, while the fork and spoon are both 6 1/8". The knife is solid silver, with a blunt-end blade and a surface that is engraved in an ivy design. All three pieces carry Albert Coles' three part pseudo hallmark. The condition is excellent. Of the three pieces, the only one that shows... Click for details

Old Friends  
631b   $ 50 HOLD

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John J. Stowell, whose mark appears on this 5 3/4" long Sheaf of Wheat coin teaspoon was born in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1793, and was known to be working as a clockmaker and jeweler in Boston 1823-25, the likely period of this piece. He died in 1834. A piece in this design by him has to be a rarity. It is a quality item with some modest wear. There is a feathered script "NSB" (?) monogram that is slightly softened from polishing, as is the sheaf of wheat itself. The bowl is well shaped... Click for details

Old Friends  
626b   $ 325 set

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These six, matching coin silver forks are very large, reminiscent actually of a European scale, and therefore an unusual find in early American, c. 1840, coin silver. Each of them measures 8 1/8" long, while the set weighs a hefty 12.4 T. oz. The pattern is a fiddle tipt, with especially broad ends. The reverses are all monogrammed in a triple letter script that is difficult to decipher. The retailer (and likely maker) was Lows, Ball & Company, one of the predecessor partnerships that evolve... Click for details

Old Friends  
623b   $ 38

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John Wood is listed by Ensko as advertising in Maiden Lane (Manhattan) in 1770, and also working in Schenectady, NY 1780-92. No death date is offered, but this 5 1/8" long coffin end spoon would have to date close to 1800, so he must have carried on after 1792. It is a fine, clean, example with a feathered script "TTS" monogram. There is an appealing diamond pattern on the shoulders at the join of the handle. This is created by beveling the edges. Apart from two pinpricks in the bowl, which... Click for details

North Hill Antiques  
799   $450

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Baluster form on stepped round foot, applied double band at rim, repousse flower-and-scroll cartouche surrounding presentation inscription: M.V.Q.H. over Jany 4th, 1855; 3-1/2" high, 3" diameter at rim. Excellent condition throughout.

Old Friends  
617b   $ 45

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A.G. Peck is listed as working in Ashtabula, Ohio in 1823. This example of his work is a shell end 8 5/8" long, 1.6 T. oz., coin silver tablespoon, with a thumb drop on the bowl. It bears a large Old English "R" on the obverse, and the name "M.M. Robinson" on the reverse. It is a handsome and well-crafted item in excellent condition. The bowl is free of tip wear, dings, dents, or burrs, while the handle shows no evident wear. The maker's stamp is clear.

Old Friends  
613b   $ 30 HOLD

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This 5 7/8" long, c. 1860 coin silver youth fork has a characteristic Philadelphia look of the period. The handle has a scalloped border, with an engine turned and bright cut surface. The reserve is engraved "Gracie" in script. The backside is plain, save for being stamped "coin," and with the chevron emblem for James Watts and the retailer's name, Smith & Dreer, both of Philadelphia. The condition is very good. The handle is free of polishing wear, but the tine tips show a little bit of ro... Click for details

Hampton Galleries  
7007   $265

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Coin silver platter spoon by William Curtis Barnes, Southbridge, Massachusetts (c. 1860), 13-3/16" long, large 4" bowl, no drop, scalloped pointed end handle, Gothic monogram "S.E.T. FROM S.K.T AND K.T." vertically on front, marked "W.C. BARNES" incuse near bowl (a watchmaker and jeweler).

Hampton Galleries  
7093   $475

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Coin silver mint julep cup by E. Jaccard & Co., St. Louis, Missouri (c.1852-1864), 3-1/2" tall, 2-15/16" diameter at rim, 2-1/2" at base, applied banded rim and base, no monogram, marked underneath "E. JACCARD & CO." "ST.LOUIS" and "COIN", all incuse.

Hampton Galleries  
7018A   $325

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Coin silver presentation goblet by Kidney, Cann & Johnson, NYC (c. 1863), 5" tall, 2-7/8" diameter at rim, 2-3/8" at base, stepped pedestal base with fine beading around edge, small cup with everted rim, repousse cartouche of flowers and vines on front with script presentation inscription "Awarded by the American Institute to Hovey & Co. for 100 varieties of Pears 1863", marked underneath "KC &J" incuse.

Hampton Galleries  
6984   $275

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Coin silver platter spoon by O.S. Hemphill, Philadelphia (c. 1840), 12-5/16" long, full bowl, Mayflower pattern variant, script monogram "Reba from Grandma Rae" on front, marked "O.S.HEMPHILL.43.n.8TH ST." all incuse.

Hampton Galleries  
7131   $175

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Coin silver sugar tongs by Richard Wheeler, Savannah, Georgia (c. 1831), 6" long, three-clawed chicken foot nips, chamfered shoulders, straight arms to scalloped grips before straight bend, feather script monogram "MM" on bend, marked on one arm "R.WHEELER" in rectangular punch with three pseudo marks on other arm (eagle, D and Star).

Hampton Galleries  
7135B   $650

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Coin silver beaker by John McFarlane, Salem and Boston, Massachusetts (c. 1800-1810, 3-3/8" tall to top of lip, 2-3/4" diameter at rim, 2-1/8" at base, barrel shaped body tapered on bottom with incised rim, applied band of stars in circles around base, fancy feather script monogram "E W E" on front, marked underneath "J.McFARLANE" in serrated rectangular punch (mark in Belden).

Hampton Galleries  
7134C   $750

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Rare Sheaf of Wheat creamer by William Thomson, New York City (c. 1815-1820), 8-3/8" tall to top of handle, 5-3/4" tall to top of lip, 7-1/8" long from spout to handle, rounded rectangular body with wide gadrooning around bottom and pinched at the waist and 5/8" wide sheaf of wheat band around shoulder, additional thin sheaf of wheat band around rim, wide pouring spout, body on four fabulous ball-and-claw feet with large feather terminals, cast S-shaped handle with acanthus leaf thumb grip, feat... Click for details

Hampton Galleries  
7135C   $1,250

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Platter spoon by Daniel Van Voorhis, Philadelphia and Princeton, New Jersey (c. 1790-1800), 11-1/4" long, full French Tipt bowl, broad drop, downturned oval end handle, script monogram "RMV" on front, marked "D.V.VOORHIS" in rectangular punch with eagle-like devise in diamond punch (mark (a) in Belden).

My Favorite Things  
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An approximately 5 5/8" sterling condiment ladle with pointed bowl in the c. 1870s Ivy pattern by John Westervelt of Newburgh NY. Excellent unused condition with MHS engraved on the front of the handle. Marked STERLING and by retailer S MELICK. Matching salt spoon also available.