Old Friends
507a   $ 375

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Peter Krider's entry into the 1860's Medallion category of design features a cast figure of a youthful Mercury. This ensemble is a three piece youth set in its original box. The knife is 7 1/2" long and solid coin silver. It has a blunt-end blade and flat handle. The fork is 6 5/16" and the spoon is 5 7/8". All three pieces are heavy, and are stamped "P.L.K." and inscribed "Annie" in script. They all have appealing period engraving and wriggle work detailing. The condition is very good. ... Click for details

North Hill Antiques
394   $30

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Forward-tipt fiddle handle, flared shoulders, feathered script mono S. P. Hifsinger on front; 8-3/4" long; light tipwear, bowl bumps. It seems that Baird did not work in North Carolina, as suggested by Cutten; he has been re-situated in Ohio by John McGrew in "Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver."

North Hill Antiques
894   $125

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Outstanding length of 9-5/8" -- a beautiful feathered script mono M in a perfect brightcut circle on front of the handle. Oval-end handle and drop on bowl back. Condition is excellent throughout - near mint.

Hampton Galleries
7025   SOLD

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Coin silver child's cup, Gregg Hayden & Co., Charleston, South Carolina (c.1847), 3-1/2" tall to top of rim, 3-1/8" diameter at rim, straight sides with five cartouche-like panels running from top to bottom (front panel has feather script monogram "ERM" inside), engraved leaf-like swags between panels, flat-topped hollow C-shaped handle, marked underneath "GREGG HAYDEN & CO." in rectangular punch, "G & H" vertically in an oval punch, "1847" in a diamond punch and "A" incuse.

Hampton Galleries
7018A   $475

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Coin silver presentation goblet, Kidney, Cann & Johnson, New York City (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
7014   $45

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Coin silver youth fork, Henry L. and Edward James Zahm, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (c. 1866), 5-7/8" long, pointed shoulders, upturned fiddle tipt handle, feather script monogram "EEE" on front, marked "H.L. & E.J. ZAHM" incuse with eagle in rectangular punch.

I GOT IT!
000020   $95.00

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This ia nice teapot with intricate designs on the arm and tree toes.

Gebelein
4466   $1,360

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Handle clips on side of bowl. Strainer piercing is of a 6-petal flower plus circles between. Diameter 4". Weight 2.6 troy ounces. The monogram is a script C on the handle. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Old Friends
487a   $ 395

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This coin silver mustard pot is stamped on the underside, "Lincoln & Foss," "Boston," "Pure Coin," and with an eagle and a large script "L." This firm, which for a period was Haddock, Lincoln & Foss, was a well regarded, mid 19th operation. This item represents exceptional style and craft and speaks well for the company. It stands 2 3/4" high to the top of the finial, has a body 2 3/4" wide, and an extreme width of 3 3/4" to the end of the handle. It weighs just over 4.0 T. oz., which is ver... Click for details

North Hill Antiques
889   $20

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Pinched-waist fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, never engraved, 3-5/8" long. Ladle is marked COIN on back of handle. Style suggests midwest or midsouth (KY, TN) origin. Condition is excellent.

Old Friends
474a   SOLD another available, please inquire

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Gorham's Josepine can be identified from its "Pat. '55" mark, which this has. It is also stamped "Coin" and "S." This example is a 5 7/8" long, shell bowl sugar spoon. The dominant element of the design is an acanthus leaf surrounded by two scrolls surmounted by a small fan. This motif is expanded upon on the outside heel of the bowl. The condition is mint. The form is flawless and the finish is finely patinated.

Old Friends
470a   $ 150

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These six coin silver individual salt dishes remain with their original presentation box. The box has a purple velvet base with satin lid lining, and is stamped "Shreve, Stanwood & Co./Boston." This is an 1860-69 predecessor for today's Shreve, Crump & Low. Each salt stands 3/4" high and is 1 1/4" in diameter. They all have rimmed tops with a beaded border, footed bases, are inscribed "H.B.F." in script, and have brilliant gold was finishes inside the bowls. There are no markings on the sal... Click for details

North Hill Antiques
885   $300

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Straight tapered arms extending from fiddle bend and terminating in square shoulders and acorn nips. (Note rare roulette drop on nips in pic 2.) Mono on bend is M H in feathered script. Length is 6-1/8"; condition is excellent.

Old Friends
458A   $ 675

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This coin silver muffineer, or sugar caster, was made by New York's William Gale & Co. in 1853, as indicated by the marks on the underside. It is a noble item of staunch proportions. It stands 7" high, has a pedestaled base that is 2 3/4" in diameter, is 3 1/4" across at the widest part of the body, and weighs approximately 6.6 T. oz. It is repoussed around the middle in leaf, floral and scroll elements. The repousse repeats on a small scale on the base and the border where the lid fits. Th... Click for details

North Hill Antiques
882   Ea. $150

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Oval-end handles, long drops on bowl backs, reverse tipt, block mono A F on front; 8-1/2" long, each over 2 T oz. Condition is near-mint throughout, bowl tips unworn.

Hampton Galleries
6999H   $95 each

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Coin silver tablespoons (2), L. Sawyer, location unknown (c.1830-1850), 8-7/8" long, shell drops rubbed, short pointed shoulders, downturned fiddle with Basket of Flowers, feather script monogram "C" on front, marked "L.SAWYER" in serrated rectangular punch.

Hampton Galleries
7023   SOLD

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Coin silver pap boat, John Ewan, Charleston, SC (c.1823-1852), 4-5/8" long over spout, 2-1/4" long oval flat bottom, long arching spout, applied rolled band around rim, feather script monogram "SEJ"? on one side, very minor bumps and bruises and few toothmarks under spout, marked twice on bottom "J.EWAN" in serrated rectangle (somewhat rubbed but easily readable).

Hampton Galleries
7028   $125

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Coin silver sugar tongs, William McGrew, Cincinnati, OH (c. 1847), 6-1/4" long, 7-lobed shell nips, Olive pattern variant on each arm, no monogram, marked on each arm incuse "JCM PATENT 1847 W McGREW CINI", good weight

Hampton Galleries
6922E   $40 each

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Three coin silver teaspoons, Pelletreau & Upson, NYC (c. 1818), 5-5/16" long, full bowls, broad drop, Sheaf of Wheat pattern, feather script monogram "LAL" slightly rubbed, marked "P & U" in rectangular punch.

Albion Antiques Ltd
SS2A40   $2500

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It is amazing that this set has survived intact, almost, all these years through the ravages of history and the Civil War. The set comprises a finely engraved slice and twelve spoons with fluted bowls, all with spiral stems. There is a fitted box but its not in the best of health these days. It is missing one end but the hinge is and it does shut. All the pieces are in wonderful condition except for a hairline crack about 0.25" long and a couple of dings in the bowl of one spoon. The damage is b... Click for details