North Hill Antiques
101   $225

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Prominent front rib, drop on bowl back, shaded block mono ML over W * M over H * K on reverse; 4-1/2" in length. Mark B L in tiny square (1 mm. x 1 mm.). Condition is excellent throughout.

Old Friends
671a   $ 45

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This sterling silver master knife is some large, 7 3/4" long, and solid weight. It is a mystery pattern, although quite similar to Gorham's "Italic" of 1868. It is a plain design, with a pedimented end, and an Old English "P" monogram on the reverse. The style looks as if it wants to be coin silver, but it is stamped "Sterling." It is also marked "J.N.L. & Co." There was a "J.N. Lewis & Co." of York, So. Carolina, but it is inconclusive whether this traces to that firm. The condition is ve... Click for details

Past Pleasures Antiques
8241   $175.00 set of 5

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Lot 4 of 5. These 6 7/8" dessert forks are in good condition. There is some light tine wear. They are coin. Retailed by M.S. Smith, made by Gorham, patented 1861.

Past Pleasures Antiques
8243   $90.00 set of 6

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Lot 3 of 5. 4 of these teaspoons are sterling and 2 are coin. They are 5 7/8" . There are some dents and 1 of the coin ones is repaired. They are all usable. The pattern is "Cottage", the maker Gorham and they were Patented in 1861.

Past Pleasures Antiques
8242   $29.00

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Lot 2 of 5. This is a heavy 8 1/2" serving spoon in nice condition. There is very slight tip wear but no dents or repairs. The pattern is "Cottage", the maker Gorham and the Patent date 1861.

North Hill Antiques
159   $750

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Oval-end handle, featheredging extending length of handle; webbed shell drop (see pic), short reverse rib, block mono R * A on front; 4-3/8" long. Condition is excellent, shell drop still crisp, mark clear.

North Hill Antiques
121   $250

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Hinckley worked in Barnstable. This piece has a pointed-end handle with a 9-lobe shell drop and with brightcutting half way down the handle. Mono is block A * B in a cartouche on the front. Length is 5-3/8". Condition is fine.

Hampton Galleries
7041   $165

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Coin Silver Sugar (Ice) Tongs, Hayes & Adriance, Poughkeepsie, NY (c. 1816-1826), 6-3/8" long, vertical oval pans, thin arms to fiddle near bend, large feather script monogram "AB" on bend, marked on each arm "H & ADRIANCE" in rectangular punch.

Hampton Galleries
7049D   $895

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North Hill Antiques
140   $300

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Coffee spoon with short front rib, long narrow drop, block mono F over C * S on reverse; 4-5/8" long; no tipwear

Old Friends
643a   $ 145

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This pair of coin silver tongs are 6 5/8" long, 1 3/4" wide at the arch, and 7/8" across at the top. They weigh a substantial 2.2 T. oz. The makers stamp is "Motts," for W. and J. Mott of New York, who Ensko dates as 1789. He notes they "issued the first trademan's tokens in the United States." This pair have sculpted arms, and cupped, shell-shaped grips. The top of the arch is engraved "MLW" in a period feathered script, while one arm is engraved "SS" in a later, art nouveau style. The co... Click for details

Old Friends
636a   $ 350

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The pair of tongs are 6 1/4" long. They are slender and have one trident end and one flat end. This form has been identified in an article in Silver Magazine as for pickles. The pattern is Gorham's Medallion. They are stamped with the Gorham lion, anchor, G and the words Pat. 1864. As there is no standard mark, they are presumably coin. This pattern was commonly retailed through Tiffany, and always for that firm made in sterling. This was generally so throughout the line, thus coin examples are ... Click for details

North Hill Antiques
133   Set of 6 $1800

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Rare swaging of a flame rising out of a rose growing in a basket (see pic); oval-end handle, short reverse rib, feathered script mono M P on front; 5-1/4" long. Condition is near-mint, bowls unworn, and etcetera.

Old Friends
632a   $ 75 set

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These six, matching, coin silver teaspoons are stamped "Clark, Sawyer & Co.," (Philadelphia?) and "Coin." The mark is undoubtedly that of the retailer, as the pattern of these is Knowles' (Providence, RI) "Antique," circa 1870. The design is actually a tipt end with a slight diamond drop surrounded by scrolls. The end effect is reminiscent of a fleur-de-lis. These all have a script "E.F.W." monogram. The condition is outstanding. The bowls are well-shaped, free of tip wear, and without din... Click for details

Old Friends
628a   $ 125

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This 8 5/8" long, early 19th century, coin silver "Sheaf of Wheat" tablespoon is stamped "G. Eoff," for Garret Eoff of New York. The marked is accompanied by an incused eagle and the letter C. There is a feathered script "AB" monogram, and a shell-back bowl. This is a particularly fine example, with a strikingly clear and large figure. The finish is pleasing, and the shape is flawless. The bowl retains good form, is free of tip wear, and has a smooth interior.

North Hill Antiques
660   $125

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Downturned fiddle handle, c1840 - pointed shoulders, script mono FR on front; 5-3/8" long. Mark, in serrated rectangle as shown in Cutten, is lightly struck but all letters are there and readable. Bowl has a few shallow teething marks, but otherwise spoon is fine.

North Hill Antiques
359   $125

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Short stubby fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, an 18thC-style block mono on front, M * H; 5-1/8" long. Condition of both spoon and urn is excellent.

Old Friends
601a   $ 35

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This scroll pattern is a signature mid 19th design of Boston's Farrington & Hunnewell. This is 7" long, heavy, 1.3 T. oz., spoon is variously identified as a place, dessert or oval soup. It is a quality example in flawless condition. It has a feathered script "HBS" monogram on the reverse. There is no polishing wear. The bowl is well shaped and free of dings or dents. The finish is well patinated. The reverse is stamped ".F&H." Two additional matching spoons are available.

Everything Silver
EB0199-101   $250.00

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2 heavy coin silver serving spoons about 8 1/2 inches long in a modified Kings pattern with scallop shell concave on front and convex on reverse of handle, shell drop. L. Veron & co, Philadelphia, ca. 1828-1841. One is in very good condition, the other has a bowl with a slight deformity and the handle has been slightly bent. Marked "L.VERON. & Co." in rectangle. Engraved "R" in script on the front of the handle. The engraving is faint on the best one and barely visible on the lesser one.

Everything Silver
SS0202-520   $100.00

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Coin silver dessert fork in the fiddle thread pattern, 6 3/4 inches long. Tines worn. Engrave "FJK" on reverse in copperplate script. Marked "E.A.TYLER.NEW ORLEANS" in rectangle. Tyler was in business in New Orleans, Louisiana from 1838 to 1879. This fork is probably from the 1845 to 1861 period.