Richards Antiques
  $160

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Very good quality salt spoon or ladle with pointed-end handle and beautiful feathered script monogram "R" made around 1790 by John Vernon of New York. The mark matches example "a" on page 421 of Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection by Louise Conway Belden. Condition is excellent. Length is 4 1/8 inches.

Gebelein
4424   $110

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Fiddle, sharp fins, elliptical grips (wider than deep). Length 5-3/4". The script monogram at the bow is CF. Overall and mark condition are excellent (good tension).

Gebelein
4423   $70

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Downturned handle, fiddle shell, also shell on heel, rounded chamfered fins. Length 6-1/8". Overall and mark condition are excellent. The lengthwise script monogram is JOB.

North Hill Antiques
158   $175

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Pointed-end handle with pointed arch drop on bowl back, light reverse rib, shaded feathered script mono A V P on front; 8-3/4" long. Excellent condition, extended bowl tip unworn.

Past Pleasures Antiques
3502   $600.00 set of 22

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There are 12 forks and 10 teaspoons. These teaspoons and dessert forks are 6" and 7" respectively. All are in excellent condition with no dents or dings. The pattern is crisp. They are marked "W M & J.B. Mayo" and "W&H". The Mayo's were in business as a partnership 1867/68. W&H is Wood & Hughes of NY who made the set. Chicago, Ca 1867/68.

North Hill Antiques
157   Ea. $350

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Pair of front-rib Hanoverians, c1765 - outstanding 11-lobe shell drop and equally outstanding mark (see photo); block mono E * I on reverse; 4-3/8" long. Both in excellent condition.

Past Pleasures Antiques
8190   $1295.00

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This Southern coin silver cup is 3 3/8" tall (not including the handle) and 2 5/8" in diameter. The handle seems to have never been off (thats a miracle!). There are a few minor dents around the lower part of the body. The decoration is crisp. It is marked "Gregg Hayden & Co" and "C&B". Gregg Hayden & Co were in Charleston and I am unable to locate C&B. It is monogramed ESB and is said to be from the Sumpter Bradley Estate. Charleston Ca 1845/50.

Richards Antiques
  $700

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Colonial tablespoon by Joseph W. Hopkins (1730-1801), a Waterbury, Connecticut, silversmith whose work is quite scarce. It has a short midrib with a flat rounded end and a rounded drop. It is similar in form to a Hopkins spoon in the Yale University collection. The oval bowl shows very slight tipwear. There is a scratch in the bottom of the bowl which is visible in the photograph. The spoon is 8 1/4 inches long and has an interesting pricked monogram, K over S+L.

Richards Antiques
  $125

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Good round end, downturned coin silver tablespoon by Samuel Richards, Jr., of Philadelphia, circa 1795. There is a period script monogram on the handle and it is tipt on the back of the handle and there is a broad drop. Minor tipwear. Length is 9 1/8 inches; weight is 1.65 troy ounces.

Richards Antiques
  $25

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Teaspoon with raised V drop and nice period script monogram by Joseph & Tunis Dubois, circa. 1795. It is 5 1/4 inches long and has an old repair in the heel of the bowl. It is therefore being sold "as is." The mark is crisp.

Richards Antiques
  SOLD

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Fine bright-cut, pointed-end teaspoon by Charles Parkman of Boston dating from about 1790. It has an incised V drop and a period block monogram in the cartouche. The spoon is in excellent condition, measuring 5 1/4 inches. The mark appears to be a particularly well-struck example of mark "d" in Belden.

Richards Antiques
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Fine salt spoon or ladle with shell bowl, pointed-end handle and feathered script monogram made by Nathaniel Coleman of Burlington, New Jersey, c. 1790. This is a scarce item from this desirable silversmith. Length is 3 5/8 inches. Condition is excellent.

Old Friends
244A   $ 85

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This 900 fine silver dish is 6 1/2" across and weighs approximately 5 T. oz. It has Mexican or Latin American origins, as indicated by the "Plata fina (900)" mark on the underside. It is a handsome, quality item, that appears to be hand-crafted. The edges are raised and finished with a scalloped border. There are five leaf-like repoussed embellishments spaced around the perimeter. The condition is outstanding. The form is flawless and the finish is brilliant.

North Hill Antiques
136   Set of 6 $1250

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18thC pointed end spoons with pointed arch drops and reverse ribs; feathered script mono E I B on front; 9-3/8" long; 12-1/2 T oz. Condition is excellent, with only the slightest bit of tipwear. Mark is W pellet H, mark of the William Sr., as shown on page 68 of Gerstell's book on Lancaster smiths (see pic).

Albion Antiques Ltd
SS2M31   $1200

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A very good large soup ladle with fine edge decoration and clear, crisp set of hallmarks for London 1784. It is in wonderful condition for its age showing minimal, usage, scouring and a couple of tiny dents to the bowl. Wonderful set of hallmarks. Dimensions: Length 13". Weight 5Troy oz.

Albion Antiques Ltd
SS2M41   $2500

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Here is an early coin silver oval bowl with a complete set of Assay marks by S. Kirk c.1828. It is still in exceptional condition with crisp repousse decoration round the outside and sharp engraving on the inside. Early Baltimore silver is becoming a rarity and this is a fine example. Dimensions: Length 12.75", width 7.25", height 3". Weight 17 Troy oz.

Albion Antiques Ltd
SS2M42   SOLD

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Here is a very fine early Georgian mug in exceptional condition. It has a wonderful patina and is free of any dents, repairs or any form of mishandling. In fact, it appears to have been treasured all its 271 years. It was made in London in 1736 by John or Joseph Clare. It has a magnificent coat of arms belonging to Rev. Edmond Hopper Carlis and the motto below it translates to: "A subject faithful to the King and the safety of the Kingdom" Dimensions: Height 4", base diameter 3.25". Weight 10 ... Click for details

North Hill Antiques
791   $550

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Made by Haddock, Lincoln & Foss, c1850 - typical boat form with reeded band applied at rim; script presentation at rear: ERC/from/SCS; 4-1/2" long x 2-3/4" wide. Condition is excellent throughout, including the planishing marks inside. This is a fine replication of a classic 18thC form.

North Hill Antiques
694   Set of 12 $1800

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Set of 12 dinner forks, c1850 - forward-tipt fiddle handles, flared shoulders, feathered script mono T A W on reverse (in keeping with the continental fashion); 7-3/8" long, 22 Troy oz. All in excellent condition. Tyler mark accompanies by city mark, N.O.

North Hill Antiques
742   $1250

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Oval form, 13-1/2" x 8-3/4", with applied twisted "rope" bands at rim and pedestal base, with rope handles at either end (see pic). This piece was never engraved and is in near-mint condition; it weighs 17 Troy oz. The date it was made is cited in the usual Gale signature; it is also marked "Sterling," an affectation of the mid-19thC, as there were no assay offices int he U.S. until about 1865.