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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.

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EB1098-36   $105.00

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Coin silver sugar shell in a pattern that might be called "Grape" because of the 2 bunches of grapes and a grape leaf at the end of the handle in the cartouche. Quite likely an unidentified pattern by John Pohlamus of NYC. Engraved on the reverse "LKB" in script. Marked "A. SANBORN" incuse for Amose Sanborn of Lowell, Mass. ca. 1850. Also marked "PATENT.1850". Excellent condition. Slight wear on the drop and some of the design slightly rubbed.

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PD0302   $65.00

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Coin silver master salt spoon in the "Prince Albert" pattern. Probably by John Pohlamus of NYC. Marked "A.C.BENEDICT 28 BOWERY" in rectangle. Ca. 1850. Engraved "MTH" in script on the front and "S.R.H." in block on the reverse. In excellent condition.

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PD0601-33   $30.00

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Coin silver teaspoon in the "Jenny Lind" pattern. 6 inches long. By Albert Coles of NYC. Ca. 1870-78. Marked with Coles' "Pigtail man" mark, used between 1870 and 78. P. T. Barnum introduced the American public to Jenny Lind, "the Swedish nightengale." She was a nationwide smash as a singer, despite some criticism of her talent. Thus a silver pattern named after her. Engraved "H. M. Abrahamson" in copperplate script. Bowl is perfect. Essentially like new. I also have for sale a gravy l... Click for details

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EB98-24   $135.00

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Unmarked coin silver gravy ladle in the "Jenny Lind" pattern. 6 inches long. Probably by Albert Coles of NYC. Ca. 1855-78. P. T. Barnum introduced the American public to Jenny Lind, "the Swedish nightengale." She was a nationwide smash as a singer, despite some criticism of her talent. Engraved "Sue Greenfield" in copperplate script. Thus a silver pattern named after her. Bowl is perfect. Some wear on the drop. Otherwise like new. I also have for sale a teaspoon in the same pattern marked w... Click for details

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EB98-23   $100.00

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Beautiful coin silver mustard ladle, 5 & 3/16 inches long, sold by Wood & Hughes of NYC, ca. 1850-1860. The pattern is similar to the "Leaf" pattern of George Shiebler. Marked with a star, which is probably a journeyman's mark and "WOOD & HUGH." incuse. Engraved "Hoyt" in script.

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SS-199-256   $22.50

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Coin silver teaspoon in Joseph Seymour's "Cottage" pattern, c. 1849-50. Syracuse, NY. Marked "NORTON & SEYMOUR" incuse and Star S Eagle. Enrgraved "Mrs. Davis" on the front and "J.M.F." on the reverse.Excellent condition.

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EB1100-142   $70.00

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Smaller coin silver sugar shell, 5 & 11/16 inches long, in the Olive pattern. Probably manufactured by William Gale of NYC. Sold by J. N. Lindsay & Co., loc. unk. Marked thus incuse. Ca. 1850-1860. No engraving. In excellent condition.

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PD898-2   $100.00

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A beautiful coin silver sugar shell, 6 & 9/16 inches long, in the "Olive" pattern, quite possibly made by William Gale of NYC. Marked "BRINSMAIDS," in rectangle. The mark is quite rubbed but I am sure it is BRINSMAIDS,. I cannot make out an apostrephe between the d and the final s , but I expect it is there. The shell is too late to be the Brinsmaid of Burlinton, VT in Kovels'. I expect it is the firm of Brinsmaid & Bros., Burlington, VT, ca. 1843-54, identified in Belden, since that is the ... Click for details

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EB699-107   $125.00

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Coin silver gravy ladle in the "Olive" pattern, 6 and 3/8 inches long, sold by Farrington & Hunnewell, Boston, ca. 1836-1881. Most likely made around 1860. Marked "[star] F. & H. [star] BOSTON." incuse. Quite possibly made by William Gale in NYC. In excellent condition with only the drop showing any wear. No engraving. A great gravy ladle for holiday or special occasion use.

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SS998-190   $40.00

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A coin silver dessert fork, 6 an 15/16 inches long, in the "Olive" pattern, marked "Wood & Hughes" incuse and "W [&] H" incuse with the mark that the 4th ed. of Rainwater identifies as being used after 1871. However, since the fork is coin and is not marked sterling, I expect that it was made before 1871, possibly by William Gale, and marketed by Wood & Hughes in NYC later. Engraved "J. I. Crosby" in script. Tines worn unevenly, but still quite usable. Wood & Hughes were in business ca. 1845... Click for details

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SS998-216   $75.00

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A very heavy early sterling silver tablespoon in excellent condition in a varian of the "Tuscan" pattern, 8 and 1/4 inches long ca. 1868. An interesting piece because it was given as a "memento mori," i.e. a memento of a person's death. Engraved "Adam Sherman" in script on the front and "April 2nd 1868" "Aged 87 Y 1 M 18 Days" on thee reverse in script. Marked "J.T.FOX" and "925" incuse. Possibly John T. Fox of Rochester, but Kovel's gives an earlier date for him.

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SS1198-241   $40.00

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Coin silver dessert spoon in the "Tuscan" pattern, probably made by William Gale of NYC. 6 and 11/16 inches long. Sold in Philadelphia by Bailey & Co. Marked Bailey & Co. incuse and "PATENT 1846" incuse in rectangle. Engraved "EO" in script.In great condition with only the slightest wear on the left side of the tip, which is barely noticeable.

Old Friends
545a   $ 300 set

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Each of these 12 circa 1850 matched dinner forks is 7 3/4" long. The groups weigh a hefty 19.3 T. oz. They are stamped "Coin" and "H.L. Webster & Co." for the Providence, Rhode Island firm of that name. Webster was in partnership with Gorham for a short period prior to 1850. The pattern on these is a leaf and cable design that is identified with Webster. They have a feathered script "LAR" monogram. The condition is very good. There is no visible polishing wear. The finishes are nicely pa... Click for details

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474a   SOLD another available, please inquire

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Gorham's Josepine can be identified from its "Pat. '55" mark, which this has. It is also stamped "Coin" and "S." This example is a 5 7/8" long, shell bowl sugar spoon. The dominant element of the design is an acanthus leaf surrounded by two scrolls surmounted by a small fan. This motif is expanded upon on the outside heel of the bowl. The condition is mint. The form is flawless and the finish is finely patinated.

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879   Pair $100

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`Retailed by E. Mead & Co., St. Louis -- feathered script mono W F L on scimitar-like blade; 6-3/4" in length. Excellent condition. Josephine was Mary Todd Lincoln's pattern. Other than the last initial of the mono, there is absolutely no indication that these pieces were part of her set.

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399A   $ 450

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This boxed fish serving knife and fork remian in their original presentation box. Each piece is doubly stamped "Wm. Gale & Son," and an oval/diamond/triangle marked G&S and 1852. The handle are hollow, in the Jenny Lind pattern, and the serving ends are solid. The scale on these is massive. The slice is 13 5/8" long, and the fork is 10 1/2" long. The front of the blade has extensive leafy engraving and a wriggle work border, with a detailed portraiture of a house in the center. This substa... 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.