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794a   please inquire

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These 8 matching coin silver spoons in Wood & Hughes' Grecian are 8 5/8" long, and weigh 13.4 T. oz. the lot. They are true estate pieces, having been in the same family for roughly 140 years, until this offering. While thought of as tablespoons today, these were originally individual place pieces, used as large soups. Each one is monogrammed "Van Vleck" on the reverse, and stamped W&H and Patent 1864. They also carry the retail stamp for Cincinnati's W.W. McGrew. The condition is outstandi... Click for details

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787a   please inquire

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These 12 matching coin silver forks are outstanding examples of Wood & Hughes' Grecian. They are also true estate pieces, having been in the same family for roughly 140 years, until this offering. They are very large scale at 8 1/16" long each, and weighing 20 T. oz. the lot. Each is monogrammed "Van Vleck" on the reverse, and stamped W&H and Patent 1864. They also carry the retail stamp for Cincinnati's W.W. McGrew. The condition is mint. The tines are all even and pointed, with no tip we... 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.

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715a   $ 35

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At 7" long, this hollow handle, solid coin silver bladed master butter knife is on the large size for this form. This particular item is a leaf and bead design, with a feathered script "SAW" monogram. The mark on the blade is an eagle, head, and V in a diamond. This is attributed to James Vancourt (NY), and is derivative of a short-lived partnership he shared with Albert Coles' nephew mid 19th century. The condition is very good. The handle has a few slight pinprick nicks, but the seams are... Click for details

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692a   SOLD

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This coin silver fork is unusual in several ways. First, it is a mid 19th century example of a pattern, Fiddle Thread, that while common, was not produced in quantity by Gorham which manufactured this. Secondly it is stamped "Gorham & Co." which was a short-lived mark. Lastly it is imprinted "Pure Coin." This term was largely indigenous to New England, but again infrequently used by Gorham. The piece itself is 7 1/8" long and heavy. It was likely a tea fork, but might have been used as a l... Click for details

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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SS0998-194   $45.00

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Coin silver butter knife in the "Empire" pattern of John Polhamus, NYC. Marked "_[J?]P PATENT 1857" incuse and "GEO. W. CHATTERTON" incuse for the retailer, whose location is unknown. Engraved "Clara 1866" in cursive on the front. Ca. 1857-1866. In very good condition.

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SS0199-257   $50.00

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A pair of coin silver teaspoons in the "Louis XIV" pattern by John Polhamus of New York City, retailed by C. Bard & Son in Philadelphia, ca. 1850. Marked "PATENT 1847" incuse with a "W", apparently a journeyman's mark, and "C BARD & SON" incuse. Engraved "AML" in cursive on the front. Bowls are in excellent condition.

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SS0199-257   $50.00

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A pair of coin silver teaspoons in the "Louis XIV" pattern by John Polhamus of New York City, retailed by C. Bard & Son in Philadelphia, ca. 1850. Marked "PATENT 1847" incuse with a "W", apparently a journeyman's mark, and "C BARD & SON" incuse. Engraved "AML" in cursive on the front. Bowls are in excellent condition.

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SS0199-269   $25.00

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1 American coin silver teaspoon in the "Louis XIV" pattern. The pattern is by John Pohlamus, a New York City silversmith who provided Tiffany & Co. with much of its flatware in the mid-19th Century. Marked "PATENT 1847" incuse, "H" incuse probably for Henry Hebbard with whom he worked from 1852-58,although it may be a journeyman's mark, and "TIFFANY & Co." incuse for the retailer Tiffany of NYC. The "H" probably dates the piece to 1852-58, but only if it stands for Hebbard and not a journeyma... Click for details

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SS798-61   $135.00

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5 coin silver teaspoons in the "Leaf" pattern. Probably NYC. Mid 19th Century. Marked "C. G. Barnes" incuse on the reverse. Unknown retailer and location. Engraved "KAB" in cursive script on the front. Bowls - 2 excellent, 2 good, 1 fair due to denting.

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SS998-191   $30.00

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Plain Tipped/Tipt pattern, unmarked coin silver dessert fork, 7" long, marked "COIN" incuse on the reverse and engraved "C" in Gothic on the front of the handle. Tines are perfect.

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SS0100-406   $425

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Magnificent coin silver soup ladle in the "Bead" pattern, probably manufactured by John Pohlamus, retailed by Ball Black & co. c. 1851-76. I would date this from 1851-1860, certainly not after 1970. Engraved "C.A.W." in gothic on the reverse of the handle end. Marked "BALL BLACK & CO" incuse on back in middle of handle.

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SS0799-378   SOLD

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Coin silver gravy ladle in the "Bead" pattern, 6 inches long, probably made by John Pohlemus of NYC and sold by Crosby, Hunnewell & Morse, 1861/2 - 1863, Boston, Massachusetts. Engraved "EM" on the reverse in Gothic. Marked "CROSBY, HUNNEWELL & MORSE" and "PURE COIN" incuse on the reverse of the handle. Excellent condition.

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SS0900-505   SOLD

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Heavy coin silver sugar shell in a beautiful pattern I have not been able to identify by Newell Harding Co., Boston, c. 1851-1870. 6 3/4 inches long, modified shell bowl. Engraved "Sarah" in script on the reverse. Marks COIN and N HARDING CO. incuse. A good, heavy piece. Like new. While this is probably a sugar shell it just as easily could be used (and may have been used) as a preserve spoon since its shape is somewhat like later preserve spoons.