Old Friends  
790b   $ 35

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This coin silver youth fork is 6 1/8" long and solid weight, at just under 1.0 T. oz. It is marked "P.L. Taylor" for Pardon L. who operated circa 1845-60 in Brooklyn, New York. The pattern is Gothic in style, and reminiscent of Gale's design of that name and about the same period. This is engraved "F.J.C." in a feathered script. It is in very good condition, with slight tip wear being the only evidence of use.

North Hill Antiques  
493E   Set of 6 $150

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These are in Gorham's Imperial pattern, but are only marked COIN -- gold-washed bowls, shaped handles, gothic mono EAW on reverse; 4-3/8" in length. All in excellent condition.

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493D   Set of 12 $350

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Made by James Watts, Phila, retailed by Einstein, c1860 -- shaped handle, gold-washed bowl, script mono PFK in shield cartouche on front; 5-1/4" in length. All in near-mint condition.

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493C   Set of 11 $550

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Brightcut and diapered shaped handles, gothic mono R in cartouche on front; 5-1/2" in length. All in near-mint condition.

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493B   Set of 10 $350

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Shaped handles with brightcut and roulette decorationm gothic mono MLC on front; 6" long. All in excellent condition.

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476   Set of 11 $750

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Double-struck, c1850 -- flared shoulders, shell on tine back, feathered script mono B L on front; 7-5/8" in length. All in excellent condition.

Four Lot Antiques  
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Up for bid is a very rare hollow handle coin silver roast carving set in what is often identified as the LOUIS XIV pattern by John Polhamus. It was actually patented by John C. Moore, and was produced by other makers. The knife is 13 1/8" long and the fork is 11 1/8". The handles are 5 1/4" long and are identical to LOUIS XIV, save for the repeated section near the joints, likely required to fit the blades securely. The blades are carbon steel, now buffed to a polish. The pieces are monogram... Click for details

North Hill Antiques  
493   Set of 6 $450

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Shaped handle with roulette and engine-turned decoration (see closeup), old English mono S on handle; 7" in length. Condition is near min, extended bowl tips unworn. Other twist-stem flatware in stock.

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498   Set of 6 $450

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Shaped handle with roulette decoration (see closeup), old English mono F on front; 7" long. Light tinewear, otherwise fine. Most probably these were made by Duhme and retailed by Lafee.

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491   $250

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8-1/2" in length, 2" across tines -- gothic mono on front, later script on reverse, Jan. 1, 1874. Marked PATENT 1861, STERLING, and Gorham's anchor, lion and G. Condition is near mint. Other pieces of this pattern in stock.

A Touch of Whimsy  
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Here's a nice pair of coin silver spoons marked D Cohen on the back. An very interesting set of early coin silver.

The engraving on the handles are worn, but to me it l... Click for details

North Hill Antiques  
488   Set $1250

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Made by Ball, Tompkins & Black, NYC, c1845 -- consists of 12 forks, 7" in length, and 11 knives with silver blades, 8-1/4" long (still looking for that elusive 12th knife). They all have hollow handles and have an old English mono M D on their handles. Total weight is 49 Troy oz. Condition is quite good, with the handles having the usual dings, nothing serious.

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792   $300

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Made by William Y. McAllister, Philadelphia, c1830 -- rectangular-shaped lens, 6-1/2" temples with slider extensions, 4-3/8" across lenses. Condition is excellent throughout.

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487   Set of 6 $300

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Made about 1850 -- interesting mono on front of handle -- Tudor (see pic); 8" in length, 9-1/2 Troy oz. Condition is excellent.

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482   Ea. $75

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The wreath pattern came into existence in Philadelphia about the same time as the sheaf-of-wheat and basket-of-flowers patterns. It never caught on outside Philly. Each of these 5 is in near-mint condition, the wreath crisp, the bowl tips unworn. The mono is L H F in feathered script. They have pointed shoulders and there is a drop on the bowl back. Length is 6".

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1008   Set $3000

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Probably made in the year of its patent - 1871. The set consists of 12 dinner forks, 12 luncheon forks, 12 tablespoons, 12 dessert spoons and 12 teaspoons -- a total of 60 pieces with a weight of 77 T oz. NOTE: As often occurs with antique sets of silver, there are no knives. Replacement knives are usually modern, often pistol-handled.