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793a   please inquire

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These 6 matching coin silver forks in Wood & Hughes' Grecian are true estate pieces, having been in the same family for roughly 140 years, until this offering. They are 7 1/4" long each, and weigh 7.4 T. oz. the lot. Each is monogrammed "Van Vleck" on the reverse, and stamped W&H and Patent 1864. They also carry the retail stamp for Cincinnati's W.W. McGrew. The condition is excellent. The tines are free of bends, burrs or nicks, but do show slight rounding at tips. There are also surface ... Click for details

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792a   $ 125

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This coin silver gravy ladle is 7 1/4" long, and has a bowl that is 2" x 2 1/2" x 3/4". The pattern is Wood & Hughes' Grecian. It is a true estate piece, having been in the same family for roughly 140 years, until this offering. It is monogrammed "Van Vleck" on the reverse, and stamped W&H and Patent 1864. It also carries the retail stamp for Cincinnati's W.W. McGrew. The condition is very good. It shows no polishing wear, and possesses a finely patinated finish. The bowl is well-shaped, ... Click for details

North Hill Antiques
272   $95

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Marked PITMAN in serrated rectangle, one of the marks used by Saunders Pitman of Providence. Yet Saunders died in 1804 - he couldn't have made this spoon. Then who? His son, John K. Pitman, who was trained by his dad, worked with his pop, and simply continued to use the "family punch." Son Pitman is listed in the Flynt & Fales tome on New England silversmiths, but no mark is attributed to him. This is it! Plus, probably, all the other marks attributed to Saunders. You can figure out who ... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
1647   P.O.R.

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length 7 5/8 inches, monogrammed "F.E. Dean", maker J.B. & Co (possibly Jones Ball & Co, Boston circa 1850). Most of the handles have the usual pinprick dents which one might expect in knives from this period; two have some larger dings which we've shown in photo number five. The blades are in fine condition.

Old Friends
787a   please inquire

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These 12 matching coin silver forks are outstanding examples of Wood & Hughes' Grecian. They are also true estate pieces, having been in the same family for roughly 140 years, until this offering. They are very large scale at 8 1/16" long each, and weighing 20 T. oz. the lot. Each is monogrammed "Van Vleck" on the reverse, and stamped W&H and Patent 1864. They also carry the retail stamp for Cincinnati's W.W. McGrew. The condition is mint. The tines are all even and pointed, with no tip we... Click for details

Old Friends
786a   SOLD

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This 5 1/4" long, coin silver coffee spoon is marked IP, for late 18th century, New York silversmith John Pearson. It is a pointed antique design, with a slight reverse tipt end, and an exposed drop on the bowl. The front is monogrammed "PIM" in a manner consistent with the period of the piece. The condition is very good. The bowl is well-shaped, but with a slight bit of tip wear, and equally slight dimpling on the inside. There is also a hint of a bend at the end of the handle, about where... Click for details

Old Friends
785a   $ 375

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This coin silver goblet stands 5 7/8" high and weighs 4.7 T. oz. The top diameter is 3 1/4", and the base 2 3/4" across. It is stamped on the underside "Pure Silver Coin," which almost certainly locates this to New England, and likely Boston, circa 1850. It is a handsome, sturdy and straightforward piece. The lip and the bottom of the tiered base both have applied, beaded rolled borders. The body is engraved in a leaf and scroll design, with a central reserve area. This is blank (no inscri... Click for details

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783a   $ 55 HOLD

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This 6 1/2" long, circa 1860, coin silver pastry fork is stamped "Pure Coin" and with the name of the retailer, Boston's A. Stowell. It has four tines, with a markedly wider fourth tine, for cutting. The shank is flat, with angular cuts and a double pedimented end. The surface densely engraved and bright cut with all manner of decorative elements, including swags, acanthus leaves, bell flowers, and roping. There is no monogram or monogram removal. The condition is outstanding. The form is ... Click for details

Albion Antiques Ltd
SA1M27   $2500

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Here is a wonderful Medallion coin silver asparagus tongs in very good condition. Not even a monogram. Engraving still sharp, showing no excessive wear. I cannot even attribute it to any silversmith, but that should not detract from its value as a very rare and important article. Dimensions: 10.5" long, 2.1" at its widest. Weight: 5 Troy oz.

Albion Antiques Ltd
SA1M25   $350

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A good coin silver fiddle pattern butter knife by James Conning of Mobile, Alabama made about 1840. Scrolled monogram which appears to be "B McL". Readable marks, except that Mobile has lost the last three letters through wear. Slight surface abrasions. Length: 7.6".

Old Friends
782a   $ 650

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This item is of exceptional design and historical interest. It is a large goblet or footed beaker that stands 5" tall overall, with 3" top and bottom diameters. It weighs 6.2 T. oz. The underside is stamped, "Lincoln & Foss, Pure Coin, Boston," with an Old English "L" and eagle. The body is baluster form, with an applied rolled rim. The base is a relatively short 1 1/4" high. These proportions suggest it is a beaker or cup rather than a goblet. It is extensively repoussed in an oak branch... Click for details

Old Friends
781a   $ 375

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This is an early coin silver goblet made by Tift & Whiting, later Whiting Company, while still in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. It is a lofty 6 1/2" high, with a top diameter of 3", and a base width of 2 3/4", and weighs 4.2 T. oz. It is engraved in script, "To My Husband, Dec. 25th, 1858," so its vintage is self-documenting, and its provenance implied. It is a decorative piece, with a beaded border, and an engine-turned and engraved body. The slender stem has a finely beaded base, and a k... Click for details

Albion Antiques Ltd
SA1M35   $1850

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This must be a Charleston form as this is the third goblet of this form and decoration I have had from Charleston. This one is a bit later, with marks, pictured, for A.H.Hayden who, with W.G.Whilden, represented the last partnership of this dynasty which began in 1838 with his brothers Nathaniel and Sidney. This last partnership ended in 1863 when Hayden was in the Confederate Army and they subsequently set up business separately. This goblet must then date from about 1865 onwards. In fairly go... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
1645   $24.00

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Utica NY circa 1830, length 8 7/8 inches, monogrammed in period script with flourishes, elegant chamfered shoulders, mass 51 grams.

Old Friends
778a   $ 245

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This condiment set in Wood & Hughes Grecian consists of a mustard ladle and two master salt spoons. It remains with its original presentation box, labeled Audemars & Schafuss, Jewelers, 461 Fulton St., Brooklyn. The box also retains a paper label on the underside, with some kind of code written on it. The individual pieces are all in mint condition, while the box is in very good condition. The items appear to have been unused, having brilliant finishes, including bright gold-washed shell bow... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
1643   $85.00

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length 7 5/8 inches, a bit of distress to the tip and very slight damage to mount (see second photo) but fine overall condition, monogrammed "Ditto", with pseudomarks monarch-lion-C.

Old Friends
774a   $ 425

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At 13 3/4" long, with a helmet shaped bowl that is 4 3/8" x 3 5/8" x 1", this soup ladle is massively scaled. It weighs a proportionately heavy 7.0 T. oz. The handle broadens to an inch and one half wide at the end, which provides for full expression of this fan-shaped design. The end of the handle also cants at about a 45 degree angle, providing for a good grip and balance on such a big and heavy piece. The bowl is plain, save for a flanged rim. It was originally finished with a gold wash,... Click for details

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773a   $ 225

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This coin silver berry spoon is 8 3/4" long, and weighs 1.8 T. oz. The pattern is Wood & Hughes' Grecian. Marks are WwH, and "Patent Appl. For," indicating this an early example in the line (the patent was actually granted in 1864, so this dates then or prior). The piece has a generous, shell-shaped bowl that is finished in a slightly worn gold wash. The reverse is monogrammed "Key" in script. The condition is outstanding. There is no visible wear, the form is flawless, and the finish is a... Click for details

Old Friends
772a   $ 120 set HOLD

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This pickle fork and knife are a matching set in Wood & Hughes Grecian. The three tine fork is 6 1/8" long, and the knife is 6 5/8". Both pieces are stamped W&H and Patent 1864 on the reverses, and neither one has a monogram or monogram removal. The fork tines are plain, while the knife blade is elaborately decorated with engraving and engine turned. The condition of both is flawless. The tines are even, pointed, and free of burrs, nicks or bends. The same is true of the knife blade.

Old Friends
771a   $ 325

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Produced in the 1860's, this (card receiving?) tray is stamped Bigelow, Brothers and Kennard, Pure Coin, and Boston. There is also an Old English "L" and eagle mark. This suggests that BB&K were the retailers, with the likely maker Lincoln & Foss, or Haddock, Lincoln & Foss. These firms were all Boston based, and closely related. The piece is 9" x 6 5/8" and weighs 6.9 T. oz. It has a flat bottom, a tiered border, and an applied beaded rim. The interior surface is densely engraved, with a ... Click for details