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10113   $35.00

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This sugar shell is 6 3/4". The bowl is in excellent condition but, the handle has had some bends. It is marked N. Matson. Ca 1855/65.

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7305   $125.00

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I think these 7 to 8" ladles (several follow) with fairly large bowls are for gravy. They are larger, especially the bowls, than the traditional sauce ladle. Of, course either could be used for gravy or sauce (more semantics). Certainly no one wants to admit eating gravy nowdays. But there is great pressure to lable stuff. Enough said, you may use them as you see fit. This one is 7 3/8" long and in beautiful condition. The pattern is "Tuscan". It is Marked "Ball Thompkins & Black", "Patent... Click for details

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10096   $145.00

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I measure ladles from the front of the bowl to the tip of the handle and this one is over 7". It's hard to determine because it has a pronounced curve in the handle, very graceful. It's in excellent condition. The engraved decoration is crisp and the bowl is good. It is marked N. Harding and "coin". Ca 1860/65.

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7732   $120.00 set of 3

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I don't find these very often. They seem to be somewhat impractical and perishable. I wouldn't try them on a hickory nut. They are about 5" long and in excellent condition (no hard nuts. This is a nice pattern, name unknown to me. Marked Lincoln & Foss an two are marked "Sterling". I suppose the third one is also sterling. Ca 1850.

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7284   $550.00

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Simple elegance. It's plain except for beading at the top and bottom. The height is 6" with a 3 1/4" diameter bowl. The condition is excellent with no dents or repairs. It is unmarked. Ca 1845/55.

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7360   $475.00

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Perfectly plain except for beading at the top and bottom, this goblet is 5 7/8" tall. It has a couple of dents and a small wrinkle on the rim. It's unmarked as are many coin goblets. Ca 1845/55.

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7268   $295.00

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This cup is 3 1/4" tall and 2 3/4" in diameter. It has a beautifully engraved cartouch around nothing. It is unusual to find one that has never been engraved. The handle has been reattached and it Has some denting mostly from the inside out. Handle fixer was careless. It is marked "T&W", "3", and "Pure silver coin". Ca 1860.

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7278   $325.00

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This is a pretty coin cup 3 1/4" tall, with a 2 5/8" diameter. The engraved decoration is crisp, the fancy monogram is pretty but undecipherable. The base is somewhat out of round and there are dents including where the handle has been pushed in. It does not seem to have been reatached. It is marked "Coin" and "14", probably a Gorham cup. Ca 1865.

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7425   Sold

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These are 5 1/2" long. They are bright cut, pointed end with no shoulders and a normal drop. The bowls have dents but negligable tip wear. They are marked "RW" in an oval cartouche probably Robert Wilson. New York ca 1803/1805.

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7633   $795.00

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Every now & then I find a piece that really strikes my fancy. This is one of them. It's 12 1/4" long and weighs 5.2 Tr Oz. It's in the "Kings" pattern and has an ugly fish engraved on the blade. He has very impressive teeth and looks a little disgusted at being eaten. These guys must have had a sense of humor. It's in good condition, though it has been over polished. It is marked "Welles, Gelston & Co" of New York. Ca 1840.

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6730   $200.00

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A nicely engraved, 8 3/8" berry spoon. The bowl is an unusual form. The condition is excellent, no dents or tears. The engraving is crisp. It is marked "Coin" and "10". Ca 1860.

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7730   $800.00 set of 4

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These little spoons are different sizes. One is 5 1/8", the other three are 5 3/8". Each has the same monogram and decoration. All are featheredged. The mark is INR For Joseph Richardson, Jr. and Nathaniel Richardson. The longer ones are marked twice, the shorter once. They are down tipped with a longish tapered drop. The egg-shaped bowls are not worn but have minor dents. Ca. 1785.

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6692   $200.00 set of 8

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One of my personal favorite patterns, these 6 1/8" teaspoons have been lovingly cared for to the point of polishing off some of the pattern detail. They were made by Philo Gilbert and retailed by Platt & Bro. of New York. The bowls are in good condition without major denting and no end wear. Ca 1855/65.

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7222   $125.00 set 5

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These are a pretty pattern, unknown to me, of course. It is crisp and the bowls are in good condition. It is marked J H Johnston & Co., 150 Bowery, NY. They are 5 7/8" long. Ca 1855/65.

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7297   $48.00 set of 4

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These teaspoons are 6 1/8"long. They are marked Julius King (incuse) probably a retailer, and hallmarks. They have a few dents but no bowl wear. Ca. 1855.

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10193   $95.00

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This 9 1/4" serving spoon is an unusual form, having a long slender handle and a flattened bowl rim. The condition is outstanding with no bowl wear and almost no dents. It was made by Barton Stillman of Westerly, RI. Ca 1800.

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7724   $350.00 set 11

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These little spoons are 4 7/8" long. They are twist handled, engine turned and in excellent condition. They must have been a rush order because elements of the decoration have been omitted on some and the engine turning is very strong on some and not others. There does not seem to be evidence of overpolishing, they just didn't do it correctly, sort of refreshing in our world of machine stamped perfection. Enough of an editorial, they are marked H&S. Ca 1865

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10093   $300.00 set of 6

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Here is an inigma. They are 7 7/8" long, are pointed end, with a back midrib and no drop or shoulders. So I guess they are around 1805. I thought they might be Joel Sayre, but the JS look very close to the first letters of Jehu Scott's mark. They are substantial and in good condition, a few bowl dents but otherwise good.

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10082   $175.00

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This tea or coffee spoon is 5 1/8" long. It has a pointed end and a slight back midrib. The bowl is intact but dented. The bird is worn. It is marked WH for William Haverstick Sr or Jr., probably Sr. because of the apparent age. Lancaster, Pa Ca. 1795.

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7592   $1200.00

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These teaspoons are 5 3/4". All have birds some of which still show their feathers. They have pointed ends and a back midrib. All of the bowls are intact with no end wear but all have been dented. The mark is that of David Hall of Lancaster, Pa. See page 208 in Belden for the mark.