North Hill Antiques  
108B   SOLD

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This particular pictureback seems to be unique with David. The flower is contained within an ornate scroll cartouche. The image is in excellent condition, retaining its original crispness. So too with the spoon itself: the extended bowl tip is unworn, the oval-end handle having a prominent reverse rib, and with the feathered script mono M L on the front.

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014   $100, includes shipping

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By Martha Gandy Fales, published for the Historical Society of Philadelphia by Wesleyan University Press, Middletown, CT, 1974. First edition. Examination of the work of three generations of Richardson silversmiths, spanning the 18th century. 182 illustrations include work and business records. Transcriptions of business records also provided. 8-3/4" x 11", 340 pages. Condition very good, dust jacket very good.

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013   $53, includes postage

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American Arts Library edition, published by The World Publishing Co., Cleveland, 1950, first printing. An illustrated discussion of early American silver and its evaluation by a noted silver scholar. The author's bookplate -- Yves Henry & Kathryn Buhler, 1931 -- loosely taped inside front cover; 5" x 7-1/2", 64 pages. Hard cardboard cover. Condition good. Some edge wear and 1" split where cover joins spine.

Hampton Galleries  
6970   $1,495

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Rare set of 12 coin silver dessert spoons, William Gilbert, New York City (c.1785-1795), 7-5/8" long, full French tipt bowls, broad drop, downturned oval end handles tipt on back, feather script monogram "GMC" on front, marked "GILBERT" in rectangular punch.

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106L   $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.

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108J   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.

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108H   SOLD

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Brightcut and roulette work length of handle, shaded feathered script mono R G in cartouche; 5-3/4" long. Condition of spoon is excellent, bird is very good.

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882   Ea. $150

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Oval-end handles, long drops on bowl backs, reverse tipt, block mono A F on front; 8-1/2" long, each over 2 T oz. Condition is near-mint throughout, bowl tips unworn.

Gebelein  
4441   $195

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Marked P:ROKER and the lion sterling mark. Grimwade mark #3753. Upturned rattail, tipt on the top. Length 4-5/8". No monogram. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

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106D   $200

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Oval-end handle with brightcutting and roulette work its entire length (see pic); slashed drop, reverse rib, feathered script mono L F in circular cartouche on front; 5-1/4" long. Excellent condition throughout. A remarkable piece by a rare Albany maker.

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105L   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).

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106E   Ea. $250, Pair $425

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Crisp and prominent foliate scroll decoration on bowl backs (see pic), featheredging extending length of handles; reverse-tipt handle ends, block mono W T on front; 4-7/8" in length. Overall condition is excellent. Beal worked in Hingham and Boston, Mass. Mark is C (pellet) B, as shown in Belden.

Gebelein  
4288   $295

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Bright cut, downturned handle, drop. Length 9-7/16". Weight 1.85 troy ounces. The monogram is a script BW (not sure of the W). Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1318   $195.00

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Baltimore MD circa 1790, round downturned end with just a hint of a rear midrib extending 3 inches down the handle, unusual double arched drop, length 8 3/4 inches, some tip wear as shown but good overall condition, monogrammed "H" in period script. How certain are we of this attribution? Well, if it's American then the spoon is most certainly Dowig...

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1289   $125.00 the four

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in rectangle. Is this Joseph Carman? John Chalmers? Joseph Carpenter? Am I failing to Inspire Confidence? Truly, as with many initial marks, the answer may never be known. Length 5 7/8 inches, monogrammed "M" in period script, the bowls are a bit chewed up (see fourth photo) and there is some tip wear-- priced accordingly.

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104B   $200

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Brightcutting and roulette work extend two-thirds of the way down arms and around bend; square shoulders, round nips, ornate feathered script A W in cartouche on bend; 6" in length. Condition is near mint.