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151   Both $300

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Both examples are remarkably similar -- 0val-end handles, c1790 -- shell drops on bowl backs (see pic), reverse ribs, and both with the same mono, block D over W * H. The difference in the shell drops is quite clear; the difference in the monos is very slight. Both spoons are just short of 4-1/2" in length. The Ewing mark is less well known, but is confirmed here with the addition of the Haverstick mark. (See p. 14 in Gerstell for description and pic of Ewing's IE mark.) The Haverstick spoo... Click for details

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150   $850

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New England picturebacks are extremely rare -- none moreso than Rhode Island birds. Only Burr is known to have produced birdback spoons. The bird on this piece is in bold relief, all of its parts intact. The spoon itself has a pointed-end handle with a clearly defined reverse rib. The mono is C * H in shaded block letters, and the length is 5-1/4". The mark is E (pellet) BURR. The bowl tip has a bit of wear, otherwise the overall condition is excellent.

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143   $350

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Forward-rib handle, c1765 -- drop on bowl back, block mono L + C on reverse; 4-3/4" in length. Condition is excellent throughout, bowl tip unworn. Mark is I G in rectangle, as shown in Hammerslough.

North Hill Antiques  
697   $450

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Garretson worked in Wilmington. This spoon has an oval-end handle, c1790, with a drop on the bowl back. The mono is a feathered script T C on the front of the handle. It is 9-3/16" in length. A slight touch of tipwear, but overall in very fine condition.

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153   $250

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Brightcutting and roulette work down entire length of handle, prominent rib on reverse of handle, shaded block mono M H in cartouche on front. Length is 5-1/2". Condition is superb, both bird and spoon -- bowl tip unworn, bird with all its parts intact. Note full-name mark -- D. Dupuy in script.

Richards Antiques  
  $225

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Nice upturned midrib or Hanoverian teaspoon which I thought was by Daniel Henchman of Boston but after a bit of research think might be by David Hall of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The key point seems to be the letter spacing. In any event, it is 4 9/16 inches long with a shallow rib, a bit of tipwear and a shell with some wear. It has a block monogram H • T. We offer free Priority Mail shipping within the USA on this item.

Richards Antiques  
  $250

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In extraordinary, virtually mint condition, this coin silver tablespoon was made by David Tyler of Boston around 1790. It has a rounded-end downturned handle and a raised arch drop. The monogram appears to be BLC. It measures 8 7/8 inches in length and weighs 1.8 troy ounces. The mark is "b" on page 415 in "Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection" by Louise Conway Belden. Silver by Tyler is relatively scarce.

Gebelein  
4689   $150

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Oval end, bright cut. Denison is listed in Darling's New York State Silversmiths as working about 1790. Length 9-3/8". Weight 1-3/4 troy ounces. The monogram is a script MD in a reserve. Mark condition is excellent. Overall condition is very good (a little tip wear).

Gebelein  
4690   $135

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Bright cut, drop. Length 9-1/8". Weight 1-1/2 troy ounces. The monogram is a script JW. Overall condition is excellent (bowl needs regulating). Mark condition is good.

Gebelein  
4683   $175

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Upturned handle, shell on heel, tipt on top, drop. Marked Austin in a rectangle. Length 4-5/8". The monogram is E+B on the back of the handle. Madrk condition excellent. Overall condition very good (slight tip wear, handle needs regulating).

North Hill Antiques  
147   Set of 12 $900

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Oval-end handle, pointed drop on bowl back, reverse tipt, ornate feathered script A P in brightcut-and-roulette cartouche, brightcutting extending down handle (see pic). Length ranges from 6-7/8" to 7", typical of a hand-made silver set. One spoon has been repaired at the handle-bowl join, which requires a loupe to see properly. Otherwise, condition of this set is excellent.

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144   $600

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Made by John Christian Wiltberger -- oval-end handle, feathered script mono D F C on front; 5-7/8" long. Very good bird and cage under banner proclaiming LIBERTY. Overall condition is very good, bowl tip unworn.

North Hill Antiques  
696   $200

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Pointed-end handle, c1790 -- this is the date at which McConnell became a silversmith in Wilmington. Mono is a feathered script LD, length is 5-1/4". Bird is lightly struck but all its parts are intact. Spoon is in very good condition, no tipwear, the handle a bit askew but nothing major. McConnell is not known for his birdback spoons; this may in fact be a rarity.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1910   P.O.R.

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New York circa 1785, with bright cut border and oval cartouche, length 6 7/8 inches, weight .83 oz. Troy, some minor knife cuts on reverse of tines but excellent overall condition. This is the earliest American fork which we've ever had the privilege to offer.

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131   $500

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Pointed-end handle, c1795 -- block mono M G on front. Length is 5-3/8". Condition of both spoon and bird is near-mint -- no tipwear, and bird is well struck and has retained all of its parts.

North Hill Antiques  
689   $450

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Oval-end handle, c1795 - reverse rib, feathered script mono A T on front; 8-5/8" in length. Bird worn (see pic), but spoon is in fine condition and mark is excellent.