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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

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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

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766a   $ 50

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This coin silver sugar shovel is 6 1/4" long. It is stamped with an arm, buffalo, eagle pseudo-hallmark. Citing Don Soeffing in Silver Magazine, McGrew (in his work on pseudo hallmarks) attributes this to John Putnam of Buffalo, New York, working 1836-48. This is a clean example, with a reverse tipt end, and a script "H.E.A." monogram. There is no wear, and the form and finish are equally appealing.

North Hill Antiques
353   Pair $30

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Forward-tipt oval-end handles, high pointed shoulders, feathered script mono W B M on front; 6-1/16" long. Condition is excellent, extended bowl tips unworn.

North Hill Antiques
352   Pair $30

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Downturned fiddle handles, flared shoulders, drop on bowl back, reverse tipt; feathered script mono A T L on front. Length is 6-1/8". Weight is 1-1/2 Troy oz. Condition is very good.

Old Friends
758a   $ 48

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Stamped only "Pure Coin," this circa 1860 spoon was undoubtedly made in New England, and probably for the Boston market. It is 6 5/8" long overall, and while the size of a sugar spoon, the large (2 1/4" by 1 5/8") shell bowl with a gold wash suggests this was for preserves or jelly. The piece has a very sharply defined, angular end, and is densely and skillfully engraved. The reverse is monogrammed "E.E.W." in script. An unassuming piece, the measure of refinement in this nonetheless clearly... Click for details

North Hill Antiques
163   SOLD

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Thomas Stephens Eayers -- Flynt & Fales, in their tome on Deerfield silver, offer a fascinating glimpse of Eayers and his relationship with The Patriot. Eayers worked in Worcester and Boston. His initial mark is T (pellet) E, as shown in the Deerfield book and in photo #3. This piece has an oval handle end, a wide incised pointed arch drop, with brightcutting and roulette work as shown in photo 2. The mono is M C in block letters. Length is 5-1/8". Condition is good, no tears, no repairs.

North Hill Antiques
154   $150

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In mint condition -- pointed-end handle, pointed arch drop, brightcut "chain" descending half-way down handle, feathered script mono F R in cartouche on front. Length is 5-1/16". Extended bowl tip unworn. Leacock initial mark I L in large oval.

Old Friends
751a   $ 95

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At 7 1/4" long, this circa 1800, 1.0 T. oz., Sayre and Richards (NY) coffin end (dessert) spoon is an unusual length. It is a well-crafted piece of appealing style. It has a slender, elongated look, with a narrow shank and broad end. The bowl is tapered and has an exposed drop. There is a carefully articulated "MAM" feathered script monogram. The condition is flawless, with a well-shaped bowl that is free of dings, dents, or burrs. The reverse is stamped "S&R" and an "F." The meaning of t... Click for details

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750a   $ 85

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In their Heritage Foundation work on New England silversmiths, Flynt & Fales describe Portsmouth, New Hampshire's Samuel Drowne as an "important workman, [who] made beautiful silver." This 5 3/4", coin silver spoon attests to that assessment. It is finely crafted in high style. The bowl is elegant, narrow and pointed, with a broadened tip. The slender shank broadens to a smooth, triangular end that has a refined "R * M" monogram. The reverse has an exposed drop and is stamped "S. Drowne" in... Click for details

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749a   $ 35

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This coin silver coffin end spoon is 5 5/8" long. It is stamped J&AS for New York's J. and A. Simmons. Dating circa 1800, the wreath-like engraving with a "N*W" monogram exhibits 18th century sensibilities. The condition is very good. The form and finish are pleasing. The bowl is well-shaped and free of dings, dents, nicks, or burrs. The backside of the bowl has an exposed drop, and what appear to be slight teeth marks, but these do not carry through to the front side.

Old Friends
748a   $ 25

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This early 19th century coin silver teaspoon is 6" long. It is stamped "CB" with a serrated border, for Clement Beecher of Berlin and Cheshire, Connecticut. The handle has a reverse tipt end, with a elaborate feathered script "B" monogram on the front. The bowl has an unusual straight line exposed drop. The condition is very good. The form and finish are appealing. The bowl is well shaped, with very slight tip wear, and two pinprick dimples in the base.

Past Pleasures Antiques
8253   $180.00 set of 4

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These coin silver dessert spoons are a little over 7" and are in almost unused condition, no dents, bends or bowl wear. In fact they look almost unused. They are marked "Wm Kendrick". Louisville, Ky Ca 1850/60.The monogram is "Shuler".

Past Pleasures Antiques
8252   $35.00

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You expect a Philadelphia spoon to be a cut above and this 8 7/8" example is no exception. It is beautiful condition with no bends, excessive wear or bends. It weighs 2.1 Tr Oz which makes it less than recent melt value. It bothers me that a 175 year old piece of Americana virtually worthless. It is marked "J. Curry", "Phila" and an eagles head. Philadelphia, Ca 1825/35.

Past Pleasures Antiques
8250   $25.00

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This coin silver serving spoon is 8 3/4" and in remarkable condition, There are no dents, wear or bends. It ids the typical mid-western style with pinched fiddle and pointed shoulders. It is marked "W. McGrew", Cincinnati, ca 1850.

Past Pleasures Antiques
8251   $25.00

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This large (8 3/4") serving spoon is in good condition. There are a few tiny dents in the bowl but no bends or repairs. It is marked "Bigelow & Brothers", Boston, 1840/50.

Past Pleasures Antiques
8249   $35.00

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This 5" mustard ladle is in nice condition with no dents or repairs. It is marked "H.A. Coe" and an Eagle. See "Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver" By John McGrew bottom of page 90 for the eagle. Ca 1840.

Past Pleasures Antiques
8247   $25.00

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This master salt spoon is 3 7/8" and in nice condition. It is marked "P. Dickinson" for Pliny Dickinson of Syracuse, NY. Ca 1840.

Past Pleasures Antiques
8248   $25.00

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This coin silver salt spoon is 3 3/4 and in good condition. There are no dents or repairs. On the front is "HCAS Premium" presumably the Hartford Ct. Agricultural Society. It is marked "H&A Goodwin". Hartford, CT Ca 1840.