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.

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.

Everything Silver
BB0502-2   $100.00

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Coin silver teaspoon marked "S WILMOT" in rectangle. Fiddle thread pattern. This is either the mark of Samuel Wilmot of New Haven, CT, Georgetown, SC (1824-37) and Charleston, SC (1838-41) or of Samuel Wimot of Savannah, GA c. 1850-56. It could be either. It looks very mcuh like the mark attributed by Belden to the Charleston Wilmot. Probably made in NYC and sold in SC or GA. Most fiddle thread of this period was made in NYC and then sent throughout the country. S. Wilmot of Ga. may have b... Click for details

Everything Silver
BB0601-03   $175.00

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Coin silver serving spoon by John Adam of Alexandria, Virginia, ca. 1801-1846. Fiddle handle is ribbed on reverse. Engraved "GSH" in copperplate script. Marked "I [bullet] ADAM." in rectangle. Broad drop. Handle appears to have been slightly bent where fiddle meets stem, but you have to look closely to see this minor defect. Only the slightest bowl wear on the left. In very good condition.

Old Friends
589a   $ 75 pair

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This pair of 8 1/8" long place spoons were made by Philo Gilbert (New York) and retailed by Gaven Spence of Newark, New Jersey. The pattern is an olive variant marked "Patent 1859" and with Gilbert's pseudo hallmark. They are heavy, with the two weighing a combined 3.3 T. oz. Each one has a feathered script "PMS" monogram. The condition is excellent. There is no polishing wear, and the bowls are free of dings, dents, burrs, or tip wear. The finishes are lustrous.

Old Friends
588a   $ 48

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This 8 1/2" long, 1.9 T. oz., coin silver spoon appears to be a true serving piece rather than a place or tablespoon. The 3" by 1 3/4" bowl is over-sized in comparison to similar length pieces. The retailer's stamp on this is Boston's Gray and Libby, but a likely maker is Durgin, who produced a "Bow" design. Other marks are Patent and Pure Coin. There is an Old English "W" monogram. The condition is very good. There is no polishing wear, and the finish has a fine patina. The bowl is well-... Click for details

Hampton Galleries
7006   SOLD

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Coin silver teaspoons (3), Clark, Rackett & Co., Augusta, Georgia (c. 1840-1852), 5-7/8" long, full French tipt bowls, Fiddle Thread pattern, feather script monogram "M" on front, marked "CLARK.R.&CO" in rectangular punch.

North Hill Antiques
679   Ea. $85, Pair $150

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Downturned fiddle handles, c1835 - pointed shoulders, drop on bowl back, feathered script C A L on front; 7-1/4" in length. Excellent condition on both.

North Hill Antiques
658   Ea. $60, Set of 3 $145

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Narrow downturned handles, c1835 -- pointed shoulders, drop on bowl back, never engraved; 5-3/4" long. Stress crack at handle join on one, others are fine.

North Hill Antiques
277   $125

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Classic coffin-end, c1800, straight tapering line from handle end to bowl - incised pointed arch drop, reverse rib, block mono H R on front; 5-3/8" long. Excellent condition throughout.

Gebelein
4505   $100 for 3

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Downturned, pointed handles, shell on heel. These are probably fake marks for Zachariah Brigden but possibly for Zebul Bradley of CT. Length 5-1/4". The monogram is a block P=A on the front of the handles. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Gebelein
4493   $125

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Downturned handle, shell on heel, tipt on back. Length 5-1/4". The monogtram is a block AF on the top of the handle. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Past Pleasures Antiques
8237   $270.00 set of 6

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These dessert knives are 8 1/4" and in good condition. There are no repairs and only minimal denting on the handles. They are done in a beaded pattern. The mark is that of Tift & Whiting. North Attleboro, Ma. Ca 1855/65.

Everything Silver
SS0199-270   $25.00

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Coin silver teaspoon by Albert Coles of NYC, ca. 1870-78m marked with his "Pigtail man" mark. The pattern looks very much like "Josephine" by Gorham, which was patented in 1855. Wear on the drop and denting in the bowl. No engraving.