Spoils of Time antiques  
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Franklin silver half dollar. 1951 D. Circulated and well worn. Some details remain on Franklin's bust profile, legend legible front and verso. Crack in Libery Bell still visible. Rim worn but discernable from surface front and verso. 90% silver: Pure silver content of .36 oz (less wear.) Will ship this 1st class within U.S. for free if sold singly or in combination with other coins for more than $10 total at auction (priority or insurance extra).

Old Friends  
1021f   $ 185

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It seemed to be a mid 19th century practice to create large cheese scoops, and this example made by Gorham in Grecian follows that mode. It measures 9 3/8" long and weighs approximately 2.3 T. oz. In keeping with the pattern, the shank is tubular (and solid), with the fan or leaf element of the design surmounting the end. The scoop itself presents rather elegantly, with a long, slender shoulder area, and high, sweeping sides on the relatively demurely-scaled working portion. This is entirely... Click for details

Old Friends  
1019f   $ 55

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In his work on American coin silver pseudo hallmarks, John McGrew attributes the arm & hammer, buffalo, eagle that appears on this c. 1840, 8 9/16" long, moderately heavy, 1.7 T. oz., coin silver tablespoon to John S. Putnam of Rochester, New York. There is no retailer's stamp on this. It is a handsome, robust item, with a reverse tipt end and a fancy feathered script "WMH" monogram. It is in outstanding condition. Apart from one shallow dimple in the bowl and the expected surface scratches,... Click for details

North Hill Antiques  
689   $650

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Forward-tipt fiddle handle, c1850-60 -- high flared shoulders, feathered script mono McK on front; 12-3/4" long, 4-1/4" oval bowl, 6+ T oz. in weight. Test scar on back of handle, otherwise condition is excellent. John Campbell, alone and in partnership with Wyman and others, ran a jewelry store in Montgomery through most of the decade of the 1850s.

Old Friends  
1014f   $ 220 pair

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This matching fork and spoon present as a mystery. The only mark is an "A.R" in a punch. They are large and heavy and read Continental, possibly north German or Danish, or French, with estimated dates ranging from the late 18th to mid 19th centuries. They are a commanding form set large scale. The spoon measures 8 5/8" long and weighs 2.2+ T. oz. The fork is 8 1/2" long and weighs barely less than the spoon. Each of them has the same feathered script "P" monogram and an applied shell on th... Click for details

North Hill Antiques  
495   $150

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Crisp basket at handle end and 12-lobe shell drop on bowl back, flared shoulders, shaded script mono C A on front; 6-1/4" long, 1-3/4" x 1-3/8" oval bowl. Condition is near-mint. The series of marks tell an interesting story. According to McGrew's "Manufacturers Marks," the ladle was made in the NYC shop of I.W. Forbes and retailed by Chauncey Johnson in Albany. The incised D is a quality sign often used in Albany. Neat piece.

North Hill Antiques  
888   Set of 6 $400

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Pinched-waist fiddle handle, c1850 -- pointed shoulders, feathered script mono A on front; 9-1/8" long, 11.5 T oz. Condition is excellent.

North Hill Antiques  
105B   $150

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Pointed-end handle, long drop on bowl back, shaded script mono L R on front; 9-1/8" in length. Condition is excellent, extended bowl tip unworn.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2047   $125.00

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Rand and Crane, length 11 5/8 inches, weight 3.98 oz. Troy, monogrammed "M" (obverse, old English), excellent condition with button on reverse. The shell appears to be applied rather than die-struck, but little else is remarkable about this spoon aside from the price, which we deem to be quite reasonable.

North Hill Antiques  
343   $40

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Downturned fiddle handle, flared shoulders, reverse tipt, feathered script mono J A C on front; 8-1/2" long, weighs 1.5 T Oz. Condition is excellent. McGrew tentatively attributes the manufacturer's marks - lion, star and D -- to Nelson Haight, also of Newburgh.

Hampton Galleries  
7281   $75 each/$300 set

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Set of five miniature spoons by Henry S. Brown of NYC, Utica and Syracuse, NY (c. 1851-1860), 4-1/8" long, full bowls, no drop, wide chamferred shoulders, upturned fiddle tipt on top, Old English monogram "C.A.P." on front, marked "H.S.BROWN" incuse.

Hampton Galleries  
7039D   $40

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Coin silver teaspoon by S.C. Keyes, Batavia, NY (c. 1830-1834), 5-15/16" long, full bowl, no drop, chamfered shoulders, downturned fiddle handle with crisp Sheaf of Wheat impressed at end and a feather script monogram "PH" on front, marked "S.C.KEYES" (rubbed on bottom) in serrated rectangular punch.

Hampton Galleries  
7035   $50 each

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Set of ten coin silver teaspoons by William B. Faber, Philadelphia, PA (c. 1830), 5-15/16" long, full bowls, rounded shoulders, downturned fiddle handles with crisp Sheaf of Wheat at top, no monogram, marked "WM. B. FABER" incuse.

Old Friends  
987mt   $ 275

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Measuring 9" long and weighing 2.2 T. oz., this berry or other serving spoon dates from the mid 1860's. The pattern is Saxon Stag by Gorham. In this instance, the retailer was Starr & Marcus of NYC, as marked. The pattern consists of a cast and applied stag's head set on a shank that is essentially the same as Gorham's Byzantine. Otherwise the piece is without additional design elements save for the scalloped and grooved bowl which is something of a stylized shell form. There are very sligh... Click for details

North Hill Antiques  
105A   Ea. $175, Pair $300

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Pointed-end handle, c1795 -- pointed-arch drop on bowl back, light reverse rib, shaded feathered script mono A V P on front; 8-3/4" in length, each 2 Troy oz in weight. Condition is near-mint.

Hampton Galleries  
7270   $300

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Set of six coin silver teaspoons by Stephen Emery, Boston, MA (c.1790-1800), 5-13/16" long, full bowls, thin broad drop, downturned pointed end handles with unusual diamond cut bright cut decoration down center, shaded block letter monogram "P L" in bright cut cartouche on front, marked "S.E" (pellet raised) in rectangular punch.